Abu Halifa is situated on the southeast side of Kuwait, in Al Ahmadi governorate, specifically on the coast of Arabian Gulf. Abu Halifa is 9km away from Al Ahmadi city, the heart of the governorate, while it’s 30km away from the capital city of the country. It is bordered by Mahboula to the north, Mangaf to the south, and Fahad Al-Ahmad Area to the east.
Highlights
- Abu Halifa is the most popular, most populated area in Al Ahmadi.
- It has a wide range of educational facilities such as: schools, daycares, universities, and colleges.
- There’s an abundance of recreational facilities such as: gardens, parks, hotels, restaurants, and cafes.
- Various bus stops and public transportation stations in the area.
- There’s a large number of apartments and commercial real estates for sale or rent and with affordable prices.
- It has a wide array of health facilities.
Abu Halifa Location
Abu Halifa is located in Al Ahmadi district and is bordered by the Arabian Gulf in the east which is 20.20km away, by Sabah Al-Salem in the north which is 13.15 km away, by Ali Sabah Al Salem in the south which is 18.49km away, and by west is the extension of Abu Halifa in the north which is 24.3km away.
Surrounding Areas
Abu Halifa is surrounded by a number of well-known cities in Al Ahmadi district such as: Fahad Al Ahmad which is 1.53km away, Mangaf which is 2.42km, Mahboula which is 2.78km, and Sabahiya which is 2.62km away.
Landmarks Near Abu Halifa
There are many outstanding landmarks within the area such as cafes, hotels, gardens, and restaurants, which are all a great destination for families and friends to make amazing memories. Here is a look at some of these places:
| Name of Landmarks | Distance/by car |
| Kuwait Magic Mall | 1.5km |
| Aseer Time Abu Halifa | 2.9km |
| Platinum Health Club | 2.5km |
| Sea View Kuwait | 1.7km |
| Hilton Kuwait Resort | 2.6km |
| Shawarma Factory | 1.8km |
Transportation in Abu Halifa
There are a number of public transportation stations in the area which make it easier for people in the area and the nearby ones to move around the city. Here is some of the important stations and their location
| Name of station | Distance |
| Abbad Ibn Bishr bus terminal block 2 | 550 meters |
| razi street bus stop abu halifa block 1 | 600 meters |
| Police station bus stop abu halifa | 1.0 km |
| Abu halifa daycare bus station | 500 meters |
| Magic mall bus station | 1.7km |
| Menus Restaurants Complex bus station | 2.0km |
| The Venue Resident bus station | 1.5km |
| College Of Aviation & Technology bus station abu halifa | 1.2 km |
| Alfa Petrol Station, Fahad Al Ahmad bus station | 3.3km |
Abu Halifa on the Map
Get to Know to Abu Halifa
How did Abu Halifa Get Its Name?
Abu Halifa once was one of the five blocks of what used to be called Al- Qusor area, which ,along with Abu Halifa, consists of Al Fahahil, Al Funaitees, Al-Shuʿaybah, and Al Fintas. Abu Halifa was named after the plant (Hanifa), which was used for infertility as well as making the birthing process much easier. It was believed that its flower brings blessings.
Abu Halifa Population
Towards the end of 2018, Abu Halifa’s population reached around 60.470 people. It consisted mostly of Asians, as well as various Arab nationalities, in addition to locals.
Division of Abu Halifa
Abu halifa is divided into three main areas; the first one is the one located between the Arabian Gulf to the east and Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud street to the west, also known as Al Fahahil street, which is where 1 and plots are situated. It continues south to Abdulla Hamad Al Hashimi Street which separates the southern plot 1 and Manqaf, as well as Arjan Hasan Al Ajran Street to the north which separates the northern plot 2 and Mahboula. As for the inner Abu Halifa roads, Faisal Al Malik Al Sabah Street starts from east and ends in the west, separating the plots 1 and 2, as they are residential plots. The third plot is directly located on the beach of the Arabian Gulf. It is situated between the sea and the coastal road, that plot is Salem Sabah Al Sabah street and it is intended for commercial purposes.
Basic and recreational facilities in Abu Halifa
There are a large number of educational, recreational, and medical amenities in Abu Halifa such as schools, restaurants, hotels, universities, hospitals, etc. Here is a look at these facilities:
Restaurants and cafes
Restaurants
- Enab Beirut Kuwait.
- Al Maaliem Restaurant.
- Shabab Al Ahramat restaurant.
- Dine restaurant.
- The Pottery restaurant.
- Yas palace restaurant.
- Al-Rahma Indian Restaurant.
- Atayeb restaurant.
- Fatayer Topaz Restaurant.
- Al sahel al sharqi restaurant.
- Watani kitchen abu halifa.
- Lofat restaurant.
Cafes
- The coffee bean and tea leaf café.
- Yardek Coffee.
- Florya café.
- Duomo café.
- Sabor Latino restaurant.
- Lausanne cafe swiss.
- Gardeni del café.
- Horof café.
Shopping Malls and Markets
Shopping Malls
- Al Ashira Mall kw.
- Kuwait magic mall.
- Arabia Mall.
- Ajial mall – Fahaheel.
- Al Salam Mall.
- Hala 8 restel mall.
- 89 Mall.
- 8 mall.
- Liwan mall.
- 360 mall.
Markets
- AlSaidah market.
- Haggan market.
- Azizia market.
- Zamzam market.
- Al Mahameed Market.
- Zaman al khir central store.
- Alshahbndr alemarat market.
- Lulu Hyper Market, Ahmadi.
- Aswaq Al Qurain.
- Al sanabel al tabeya market.
Gardens and Parks
- Al Shaheed Park.
- Ahmadi public garden.
- Salmiya public garden.
- Jamal abdul nasser garden.
- Fahaheel Public Garden.
- Fintas Garden.
- Eqaila Public Beach Park.
- Marah land park.
- The Boulevard park.
Schools and Universities
Schools
- Intermediate School Alesrh- Girls.
- India International School.
- Hind Bint Othatha Elementary School.
- Hisham bin alaas secondary school.
- Future Bilingual Schools.
- Al Resala Bilingual School.
- Al Riqqa High School for girls.
- Al Marefa Boys School.
- Kuwait English School.
- Saeed Ben Amer school for boys.
- Special needs modern schools.
- Al Fahaiheel private school.
Universities
- Box Hill College Kuwait.
- Arab Open University – Kuwait.
- Kuwait Technical College.
- American University of Kuwait.
- Faculty Of Law.
- Kuwait College of Science & Technology.
- Kuwait International Law School.
Hospitals and Clinics
- Al adan hospital.
- Alia International Hospital.
- Farwaniya Hospital.
- London hospital.
- Al Kout Medical Center.
- New Mowasat Hospital.
- Specialized Clinics Center.
Hotels
- GULF GRAND HOTEL.
- Gulf Blue Wave hotel.
- The Venue Residence Hotel.
- Leaders Plaza hotel.
- Hilton Kuwait Resort.
- Wahaj Boulevard Hotel.
Beaches
- Fahaheel beach.
- Anjafa beach.
Properties in Abu Halifa
In Abu Halifa area, lots of Apartments are available for sale on OpenSooq. They are categorized from most to least as the following:
Number of rooms
- 2 bedrooms.
- 1 bedroom.
Number of bathrooms
- 1 bathroom.
- 2 bathrooms.
Floors
- Third floor.
- Second floor.
Furnished/unfurnished
- Unfurnished.
- Partially furnished.
Payment method
- Cash only.
There are also plenty of other options that you can find by visiting advertisements of apartments for sale in Abu Halifa or apartments for rent in Abu Halifa on Opensooq.
