Fly from Nice to Kuwait for a trip that combines tradition and modernity
The flight from Nice to Kuwait lands in one of the most discreet emirates in the Persian Gulf. After making a sensational entrance into the news after the invasion that triggered the first Gulf War in 1991, this country has continued to develop without really embracing the soft power and luxury tourism so dear to its close neighbours. Although modest in size – it takes just two hours to drive from one end to the other – the emirate is large in terms of its hydrocarbon reserves. Today, it has a dual personality, fully embracing the striking contrast between the world of yesterday and that of tomorrow.
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currency
Kuwaiti dinars
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language
Arabic
Skyscrapers and desert
Glass and steel towers dominate ancient palaces, houses and mosques. Museums celebrate local traditions and Islamic culture as much as prehistory, space, contemporary art and high technology. Brand new yachts sail towards wild islands. Amusement parks are jealous of the desert, which remains the greatest playground for locals and visitors alike. Old-fashioned souks coexist with spectacular shopping malls that house up to a thousand shops and restaurants.
Kuwaitis are just as passionate about racing camels and hunting falcons as they are about Italian or German sports cars worth hundreds of thousands of euros. And while black gold flows freely, it has not overshadowed the jewel that once enabled the emirate to survive: pearls. Several families still make their living from pearl fishing, and it is not uncommon for young Kuwaitis to sacrifice part of their holidays to prove their bravery by diving for pearls. This is the appeal of a flight from Nice to Kuwait: you will have fun while learning about an authentic Bedouin culture.
