Kuwait City
Kuwait • MENA
Primary City: Kuwait City
Primary State/Province: Al-Farwānīyah [Farwaniya]
Primary Language: Arabic
Population: 4.6M
GDP: $118B • GDP per capita: $25,562
GAWC Class: 7
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
100.0%
National Capital
Capital city of Kuwait
Largest City
Largest metro area in Kuwait
Key Statistics
Major Companies
3
Market Cap
$86B
Michelin Stars
18
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 0 | — |
| Total Teams ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 1 | #T-102 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 3 | #T-147 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $86B | #177 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Universities ↗ | 0 | — |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 0 | — |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 1 | #T-157 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 3 | #T-49 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 2.0 | #T-153 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 18.0 | #T-74 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 0 | — |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 20 | #T-70 |
Sports
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals1 event
1980 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
1980 • Kuwait City
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait Finance House | $48B | Public |
| 2 | National Bank of Kuwait | $27B | Public |
| 3 | Boubyan Bank | $10B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $86B across 3 companies
Cultural Assets
Museums & Landmarks
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Avenues Mall
Kuwait City • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)2 structures
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hamra Tower | Kuwait City | 412.6 | 2010 |
| Liberation Tower | Kuwait City | 372 | 1993 |
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait City • 3 - International
Central Bank1 entry
Central Bank of Kuwait
Kuwait City • Central Bank
Stock Exchange1 entry
Boursa Kuwait
Kuwait City • Stock Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 5-Star2 entries
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
Kuwait
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
Kuwait
FTG 4-Star2 entries
Jumeirah Messilah Beach
Kuwait
The St. Regis Kuwait
Kuwait