The district centers usually also have medical clinics, post offices, banks as well as hardware shops, eye glass shops, pharmacies, Bakeries, etc. Some even have playgrounds for children. In the area of shops, there is also at least one fast food restaurant. There is a large variety of American and European food at private supermarkets. The meat market in Shuwaikh is a good cheap source of frozen and chilled Australian meat, in bulk.
Local butchers have good local meat.
In one month, Kuwait Municipality slaughters approximately 150,000 head of cattle and 200,000 sheep. There is a greater variety of American and European food at the newest private supermarkets such as the Sultan Center in Salmiya. In its food sections, you can find anything from Aunt Jemima s maple syrup to English Christmas pudding. The Sultan Centers grocery section is as good if not better than any American large chain supermarket. It is open 24 hours.