Kuwait — Shopping
Shopping
Numerous large shopping complexes have recently been built. The Souk Sharp Complex is an extensive center near the waterfront in Kuwait City, and contains Western chain stores as well as Kuwaiti shops. Other centers include the Al-Fanar Shopping Center and the Leila Gallery. Boutiques and small general stores in Kuwait City sell all the basic and most luxury goods.
Shopping hours: Sat-Thurs 0900-1300 and 1630-2100, Fri 1530-2030.
Currency
Kuwait Dinar (KWD) = 1,000 fils. Notes are in denominations of KWD20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500 and 250 fils. Coins are in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 fils.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Travelers Checks
Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding KWD3,000 or equivalent must be declared.
Banking Hours
Sun-Thurs 0800-1200/1230.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 0.46 KWD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.28 KWD |
| 1.00 EUR = 0.4 KWD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
