Influenced by New York’s bohemian Soho district, SoKu (acronym for the South of Kuwait), is an opportunity for circle of friends to explore and try out its hippest, sophisticated, and trendy restaurants and cafés benchmarking fascinating international and local culinary brands, all situated in two levels plus both courtyards enriched by its laid back and relaxed metropolitan scene while savoring its delightful entree’s, deserts, and beverages.

Modeled to mirror a traditional Kuwaiti market, The Souk is an interpretation of this region’s historical retail architecture along with its locally authentic eateries inspired by regional infusion of many cultures to include Mediterranean, Persian, Arabian and Indian cuisines, ranging from spicy dishes to sweet delights followed by a memorable hot sip of tea or coffee.

Whether you’re entering from the stunning drop off, emerging in the central space or joining from any number of connections; The Forum offers the best modern metropolitan shopping experience. Making use of the vertical and horizontal shopping axis, the lower ground level transports you to the mighty Forum with the style of modern contemporary hospitality, where you will also find the entrance to Hilton Garden Inn Kuwait, the brand’s largest hotel in the EMEA region. At the center piece of the district is the 70m diameter Circus covered by an intricate ETFE roof.

Inspired by the bright lights and high technology found in Hong Kong’s Kowloon and Tokyo’s Ginza district, Electra is the ultimate destination for a digital retail experience. This is the most exciting multimedia spectacle to be found in Kuwait, with interactive features and vibrant technological facades. Focusing on ‘The New’, Electra will constantly be evolving with new innovations in interactivity and display, there will always be something fresh on display in this district and every visit.

Inspired by the great arcades of the world and consisting of three distinct architectural styles; minimal, diffused and interplay, each conveys different characteristics. The Arcades district is distinguished by its meticulous design and unique structure. Mosaic is used for flooring and the storefronts are decorated with meticulously carved wood. The stores are centered under a dome designed by Tona Dvorokovo of LASVIT, the renowned crystal glass company.