There’s only one way to stay cool and comfortable in Kuwait City, one of the world’s hottest areas: a dip in one of its beautiful pools.
Locals and visitors don their colorful bikinis and fashionable modest pieces to beat the heat in style. But these vital leisure spaces aren’t merely for impromptu runway shows; socializing and dining all happen poolside in Kuwait, too. When it comes to hotel pools that best deliver on poshness and privacy, the following three spots make the biggest waves around town.
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
On Kuwait’s stunning southern coast sits Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, an opulent hotel on a quiet stretch of private sand. In addition to the spectacular seafront, Jumeirah gives guests access to two pools (one for families and the other for adults), bars, cabanas and play areas for families.
With fountains and exotic plants at every turn, the grand layout is designed for you to spend the whole day by the water. Mint Sports Bar is mere feet from where you’re swimming, and it offers TVs, casual dining, hookah, cool drinks and outdoor air conditioning on a hot day.
And if you’d like a side of celestial fun with your visit, a romantic four-course dinner for two can be booked in one of the waterfront cabanas on the gulf.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
Five-Star Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya offers indoor or outdoor options, both exquisite and full of memorable poolside experiences.
Inside is a lavishly decorated area with classic Arabian-style lanterns hanging from the ceiling, reflecting in the green-and-white marble pool. The beautiful pool floor is designed to create an optical illusion that makes it look deeper in the middle. Even if you aren’t swimming, the haven is worth a look.
At the outdoor infinity pool, you can dive right into party mode with a stage filled with DJs and performers and servers bringing you beverages, bites and shisha. The palm trees and wooden air-conditioned cabanas create a tropical retreat within the skyscrapers of central Kuwait City.
An elegant oasis by the bustling Avenues — Kuwait’s largest shopping center — Five-Star Waldorf Astoria Kuwait’s pool is a perfect place to relax after a hard day of retail therapy. The splash sanctuary is spacious and has spa jets along the sides. The staff ensures a tranquil visit, bringing you everything from towels to an aqua and white cooler to keep your items chilled while you lounge.
The Waldorf Astoria’s outdoor area is a chic, modern escape (palm trees, white cabanas) that delivers splendid views of the property’s greenery and its glistening exterior. The poolside bar serves some of Kuwait’s finest cocktails — all non-alcoholic and made of the freshest ingredients. Order a piña colada or a fresh fruit shot to help you rehydrate before checking out more sights.
