Article Al-Kout Souq Tour

The Souq in its present form is of course not historical, but it is beautifully built in a historicizing Arabic style. On the edge stands something like a watchtower

The Souq is located just behind the coastal road 209, so it is quiet here and you don't have to worry about being run over by something here.

Even the entrance gate is designed to provide pedestrians with the shade they so desire in this country.

There are two swimming pools in the entire complex – a small one on the edge and the main one around which there are all kinds of cafes and shops. The view on the other side is not so romantic. On the left you can see the gigantic Al Kout Mall shopping center. On the right are the original shops.

The huge pool is called the „lake“ and it is really big. It is worth sitting here and admiring how the locals have managed to build it nicely. From time to time, the fountains are also played with pleasant music.

The place is also popular with groups of local women, mostly veiled.

The souq is connected to two ports – a fishing port, which is right next to the fish market, and then a yacht port.

Be sure not to miss the small lookout tower here. Although it may not seem like it, it allows you to see quite far.

Souq from above and a gigantic shopping mall in the background

Just south of the city, a gigantic industrial zone begins. This is where the local black gold is processed.

Just a short distance from the souk are several city beaches where swimming is pleasant.

At the northern end of the souk there is a relatively large yacht harbor, so if you go to the beach you can see it all.