Kuwait City Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

1. 1

   Gulf Road Corniche Walk: Green Island to Kuwait Towers

   About 4-5 km one way between Green Island and Kuwait Towers (estimated)About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes one wayeasyFlat, at sea level

   A flat waterfront promenade section of the roughly 13 km Gulf Road corniche, linking Green Island and Kuwait Towers.

2. 2

   Green Island Loop

   About 2 km loopAbout 30-40 minuteseasyFlat, at sea level

   A loop of about 2 km around Green Island, a landscaped artificial island off the Gulf Road.

3. 3

   Shuwaikh Beach Park Waterfront Track

   1.7 km waterfront (about 3.4 km out and back)About 30-50 minuteseasyFlat, at sea level

   A 1.7 km redeveloped waterfront with separate running and bicycle tracks along Kuwait Bay.

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   Al Shaheed Park Running and Walking Track

   2.4 kmAbout 30-45 minuteseasyFlat, at sea level

   A 2.4 km running and walking track through Al Shaheed Park, with a maze garden and shaded areas, reported as part of the Phase 3 opening in October 2026.

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   Sulaibikhat Bay Flamingo Shore Walk

   About 2-3 km of shoreline (varies with tide)1-2 hours with birdwatchingeasyFlat, at sea level

   A walk along the Kuwait Bay shoreline at Sulaibikhat, known for flocks of Greater Flamingo between November and March.

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

When to hike

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Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.