Public services and schools are closed on Thursday and Fridays but banks are closed on Saturdays instead . These hours change during Ramadan, Official holidays and celebrations. Traditional Souqs, or Arabian markets, are found in the center of the town and offer numerous traditional art. Cars are driven on the right side of the road. Citizens with a GCC driver's license or travelers using an international driving license can drive and rent cars.
Car rental is relatively inexpensive and taxis are readily available.
Swimming, sailing and scuba diving are available. Power boating and jet skiing are Kuwait passions. Horse riding clubs flourish in the winter . There are numerous tennis courts in the capital, most of the them are located at the larger hotels. Football is popular.