In these days, when I can enjoy some days off again, I could visit with more time one of the my favorite places in Kuwait, Souq Al-Mubarakiya, the old market, which I already mentioned briefly in other post. This time I stayed longer, examining every corner and paying more attention to the details of this market, whose history started about 200 years ago. Nowadays it is still one of the main spots in the local trade.
Walking though the different galleries in the souk is a good way to enter in the most picturesque Kuwait. The smoke of the incense and its typical smell spread around all the route, surrounded by all kind of colorful stalls. From the famous spices, dates and nuts, to the carpet stores and shops with traditional clothes, one is easily drawn into a sort of magic, a characteristic in this kind of corners in Middle East.
Besides going Shopping and get some goods cheaper than in other commercial areas in the town, in Mubarakiya it is also possible to eat very good and enjoy a good coffee, tea or fresh juice in some of its coffee shops and restaurants. For me, the best places to taste the local delicacies are inside the complex, in a small yard near to the fruits area.
It is true that maybe this one is not so spectacular and bustling as some souks in other Arabic countries, but Mubarakiya leaves no one indifferent. It is one of the liveliest places in Kuwait and a must-see for any visitors. In this link you can find a detailed map, a courtesy of Bazaar Town:http://bazaar.town/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Souq-Al-Mubarakiya-Map.pdf
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