Al Khaldiya, established in 1961, is an area that belongs to the Kuwait City governorate. It is 2,569 km2, and according to the statistics of the Public Authority for Civil Information in 2008, its population size reached 16,851.
The City of Khaldiya is divided into four sections, each of which is referred to as a block; Block 3 is the largest, including the College of Engineering and Petroleum and the College of Science, both of which are part of Kuwait University.
Al Khaldiya area is 3km away from the Adiliyya area; it is also bordered by the Kaifan area, Yarmouk area, and Shuweikh industrial area. It is 6.2km away from the center of Kuwait City and almost 10.5km away from the Duty-Free area.
Highlights
- One of the most important and largest areas belonging to Kuwait City.
- Divided into 4 blocks that include many important bodies and establishments in Kuwait City.
- Availability of many basic, educational, entertainment, and health care facilities.
- Variability of properties available for rent and sale.
Al-Khaldiya Location
Al Khaldiya area is located 6.30km away to the north of Kuwait City. and surrounded 9.93km away to the east by the Salmiya area, 6.65km away to the west of the Al Hayshan area, and 6.50km away to the south of the Al Dajeej area.
Areas surrounding Al Khaldiya
Al Khaldiya is surrounded by many popular areas in Kuwait City. The most prominent of which are: the Shuwaikh Industrial Area, which is 1.30km away, Al-Adiliya area, which is 1.69km away, the Kaifan area, which is 1.36km away, and the Yarmouk area, which is 1.38km away.
Landmarks near Al Khaldiya
Al Khaldiya area is close to many landmarks that people enjoy visiting with family and friends. Mentioned below are some of the most prominent landmarks.
| Landmark Name | Distance in Kilometers |
| Danish Bakery | 3.7 |
| KFC | 1.8 |
| Coffee Bean | 2.2 |
| Al Andalus Park | 2.15 |
| Football field | 1.0 |
| Abyat | 3.0 |
Transportation in Al Khaldiya
There are many bus stations in the area, which allow easy transportation to and from the area. The following table shows the most important of these bus stations.
| Bus Stop | Distance in kilometers |
| Public transportation stations | 2.8 |
| Khalidiya Bio development Center Station Block 2 | 3.4 |
| Adiliyya station, block No.1 | 2.0 |
| Kuwait University Station Khalidiya Campus | 2.5 |
| Bus station opposite Kuwait University Khalidiya Campus | 2.5 |
| Al-Fayhaa station, block No.6 | 3.5 |
| Khalidiya station, block No. 2 | 1.2 |
| Adiliyya station, block No. 4 | 4.6 |
| Cordoba Station block No. 4 Station 2 | 3.6 |
| Kaifan station, block No.3 | 4.2 |
| Al-Fayhaa station, block No.9 | 4.0 |
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Al Khaldiya geography and climate
Al Khalidiya is named after Sheikh Khalid Al-Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the son of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and the brother of Prince Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, both of which had ruled Kuwait at some point in time. The first person to settle in the area was Sheikh Khalid Al-Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, he built his mansion in the area and had his farm as well.
Al Khaldiya is 6.2km away from the center of Kuwait City and 10.5km away from the Duty-Free area. The climate in Al Khaldiya is similar to the desert; the area experiences very little rainfall throughout the year. The annual precipitation peaks at 22 ml, whereas the average maximum temperature is 35.7°C in July. The area experiences cold winters with a minimum temperature of 12.8 degrees Celsius in January.
The Advantages of Living in Al Khaldiya
Al Khaldiya is characterized by many features. It is special in that it is an area of residence for many known persons. One of which is Dr. Hamad Al-Duaij, Kuwait’s Ambassador in Jordan, who was a Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine at Kuwait University. Haj Musa Al-Bakr is also a resident of the area; he was one of the founders of the Al Khaldiya Association and he is one of the great merchants known in Kuwait, he was the owner of record No.3 in the Chamber of Commerce.
Other residents of the area include Mr. Hamoud Mohammed Al Hamad (first Mukhtar of the area), Mrs. Suaad Al Refai (first female principal of a school), Professor Mariam Abdulmalek Al Saleh (the first female teacher), the famous poet Yacoub Abdulaziz Rashid, as well as Nayef Hamad Al-Jassem Al-Dabbous. Additionally, the former President of Kazema Club, the Director of Customs, and many other personalities and influencers in Kuwait’s history lived in the area.
Basic and Recreational facilities in Al Khaldiya
There are many basic facilities in the region, such as hospitals, schools, and universities, as well as different facilities for entertainment, such as restaurants, parks, and malls. Residents make use of these facilities to enjoy their time with family and friends. Mentioned below are some of the most prominent facilities.
Restaurants and Cafes
Restaurants
- Hardee’s
- Kei Japanese restaurant
- Coco Room Restaurant
- Texas RoadHouse Restaurant
- Johnny Rockets restaurant
- Al-Huda Khaitan restaurant
- King of Al-Qadissiya restaurant
- Mana restaurant
- Maki Japanese Restaurant
- Sanabel Al-Khair Restaurant
Cafes
- Coffee Bean
- The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
- Starbucks
- Mada Cafe
- Dar Bou Jundal Cafe
Malls and Markets
- Panda Mall
- The Avenues
- Emporium
- 360 mall
- Dasman calligrapher
- The Moghateer Center
- Mayar market
- Home center
- Al Saqran complex
- Alsalam mall
- City Center Salmiya
Parks and Gardens
- The martyr’s garden
- Jamal Abdel Nasser Park
- The municipal park
- Jabriyah Public Park
- Salmiya Park
- Mushrif park
Schools and Universities
- Khaldiya Comprehensive Secondary School for Girls
- Al-Mushrifa Secondary School for Boys
- Al-Shakhout Basic Mixed School
- Al-Sahl Basic Mixed School
- Al-Mabrouka Secondary School for Boys
- The monastery of Islamic science schools
- The college of graduate studies
- Gulf Center for University Affairs
- Kuwait University, Khaldiya
- College of Law
Hospitals and Clinics
- Farwaniya Hospital
- Al Sabah hospital
- Al-Razi Hospital
- Specialized clinics center
- Al Salam international hospital
- Ibn Sina Hospital
- Al-Razi Orthopedic Hospital
Hotels
- Hilton Garden Inn Kuwait
- Ibis Hotel, Salmiya Kuwait
- Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait
Properties in the Khaldiya
Advertisements for apartments for sale in the Khaldiya area are available on the OpenSooq website, classified according to the following amenities.
Number of rooms
- 3 bedrooms.
- 5 bedrooms.
Number of bathrooms
- 3 bathrooms.
- 5 bathrooms.
Floors
- The first floor.
Furnished and unfurnished
- Unfurnished.
Payment Method
- Cash or installments.
- Cash only.
There are more options that you can check out by visiting apartment ads for sale or rent in Al Khaldiya on the OpenSooq website.
