Your Expat Community in Kuwait

Learn More about Being an Expat in Kuwait

The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City, and many expats are based there, often working in the oil industry. Beyond the city is desert, which explains why virtually everyone lives there or in another city. The amazingly tall skyscrapers and array of colored lights reflecting on the sea at night can’t fail to make an impression on even the most seasoned traveler. During your time in the country, you’ll see stunning feats of architecture, experience exotic new foods and discover a totally different culture, with its own festivals, such as the National Day (on 25 February) and Ramadan celebrations. If you haven’t already been, you’ll want to experience a souq (market) and if you like museums, the Tareq Majab ethnographic museum and the Scientific Center are just two of many. Expats in Kuwait usually enjoy a very high living standard, with a good salary, little or no tax to pay, and access to excellent healthcare and other public facilities. That said, expats in our community enjoy the reassurance that comes with the support of a large group of fellow expats who can offer advice on any topic relating to life overseas, including how to access healthcare, where to find an international school, how to get a good cleaner, and how to help a spouse join you in the country, and find work there.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Qatar or Bahrain, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

The Place to Meet Friendly Expatriates in Kuwait

Kuwait is very much a country of expats, as about 69% of the population come from abroad. This makes it a great place to make friends from around the world, as well as, most likely, some from your home country, for those moments when you want to feel the ease and predictability of back home. InterNations regularly organizes prestigious large social events for expat networking, and also facilitates smaller local interest-based groups. Bit of a bookworm? The InterNations Kuwait City Book Club Group could be just the ticket. More of a sporty type? Why not try the City Sports and Adventures Group? Or are you something of a culture-vulture? The Kuwait City Arts & Culture Group could be an ideal way to visit some fantastic places and meet some lovely people all at once. Fancy speeding up your acquisition of Arabic, the mother tongue of most Kuwaitis, and getting to know some welcoming locals? The Kuwait City Culture Exchange Group is for you. Living in a new country almost always throws up some challenges. If you're concerned about dealing with the extremely hot summers, unsure how to find accommodation, or confused by common Arabic expressions, there’s no need to keep your worries and questions to yourself. InterNations monitors its forums and communities and ensures that everyone is polite and helpful. There’s a great sense of solidarity and a problem shared is a problem halved! So why not start exploring the Kuwait Community straight away? You’ll be amazed at how much there is to discover.