Ultimate Guide to The Avenues in Kuwait

The Avenues is the largest mall in Kuwait, opened in 2007. Shopping at The Avenues is a delightful experience thanks to its shopper-friendly design that caters to everyone. This article will provide you with essential information about The Avenues and the activities you can enjoy there.

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Key Information About The Avenues

  • Located in the Al Rai industrial area in the south along the Fifth Ring Road and Ghazali Road to the east.
  • Inaugurated in April 2007 with the presence of Prince Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
  • Covers approximately 1.1 million square meters.
  • In 2013, it won the Gold Award for Best Shopping Center in North Africa and the Middle East.

Features of The Avenues in Kuwait

  • Known for its European architectural style with glass ceilings surrounded by fountains, creating a highly attractive appearance.
  • The interior features large spaces and numerous fountains throughout the complex.
  • Houses over a thousand stores, cinemas, and top-level restaurants.
  • Features many local and international brands.
  • Large area with over 800 stores and parking for about 10,000 cars.
  • Hosts many important events and has been the venue for numerous festivals sponsored by the Red Crescent, such as the French Week Festival, Lebanese Week, and Rose Week, along with other events throughout the year.
  • Suitable for all ages.
  • Includes eleven cinema halls, two of which are VIP, operated by Kuwait National Cinema Company (Cinescape) near IKEA.

Activities You Can Do at The Avenues in Kuwait

  • Shop at various clothing stores offering a diverse range of women's, men's, children's clothing, and sportswear.
  • Explore stores selling bags and shoes featuring many brands and styles for a chic and unique appearance.
  • If you're a fan of wearing well-known brands, visit the international brand stores such as Chanel, Fendi, Gant, Mango, and Gap.
  • For special gifts and souvenirs, check out the different gift shops that offer unique items.
  • Accessory lovers can find beautiful designs of different accessories and jewelries.
  • If you're looking to update some household items, explore the home appliances and tools stores offering the latest devices and great deals.
  • A supermarket is available for a variety of goods and food items.
  • The Avenues is not just a shopping center but also a great entertainment venue with a fantastic entertainment center for children and superb cinemas to watch your favorite movies.
  • After a long shopping spree, relax at one of the spa facilities inside The Avenues for a therapeutic session.
  • Chili’s
  • Pizza Please
  • Melanzane
  • KFC
  • Pinza Madu Café
  • Starbucks
  • Costa Coffee

Famous Stores at The Avenues in Kuwait:

  • LC Waikiki for Turkish clothing
  • Adidas for sportswear
  • Puma for sportswear
  • Chanel for international fashion
  • Valentino for shoes and bags
  • Mico Milano for cosmetics
  • Bershka for clothing
  • Marly New York for jewelry

Zones of The Avenues in Kuwait

  • First Avenue: Covers about 170,000 square meters, featuring around 200 stores including famous brands, along with many restaurants and cafés. It also includes eleven Cinescape cinema halls.
  • Second Avenue: Opened in 2008, houses around 200 stores from famous brands and also includes the first Carrefour store in Kuwait.
  • Grand Avenue: Resembles Paris's Champs-Elysées, opened in 2012, spans about 500 meters in length and 22 meters in width.
  • Prestige Area: Known as the elegance zone, it gathers luxury and fine taste with major fashion houses and famous cafes and restaurants.
  • Souk Area: Named after South Kuwait, designed to mimic New York's SoHo district. It includes everything related to modern technology and stores of international youth fashion brands.
  • The Mall Area: Features a collection of cafés, restaurants, and stores of famous brands, many of which are first in Kuwait and the Middle East.
  • The Market Area: Designed with wooden doors and ceilings to revive Kuwaiti heritage, designated for selling products famous in Kuwait like fabrics, dates, and various spices, and also hosts many restaurants serving local Kuwaiti dishes.

We've reached the end of our article where we've discussed the key information about The Avenues in Kuwait and the activities you can enjoy there. If you're planning to travel to Kuwait and visit The Avenues, just book your Kuwait flight via Wingie.

Tsisem Molla
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After graduating from Political Science and International Relations she volunteered at NGOs and is ambitious about advocacy.