Commercialism at Kuwait's Gate Mall

Smoke rises from burning oud, Arab incense popular across the Gulf

Beautiful calligraphy on a mosque in the Shia'a neighbourhood of Bneid al-Qar. Shia'a compose over 30% of Kuwait's population

Sky blue building in Jahra

A typical but grand residence in Jahra, outside Kuwait City

The fort hosted the 1920 Battle of Jahra between Kuwait's Sabah rulers and Saudi forces

Constructed of red clay between 1914-15. It was built to fortify Jahra's agricultural sector

The Red Fort in Jahra, outside Kuwait City

Kuwait's ruling family makes their mark in the ballroom constructed next to the world's largest Dhow