Mangaf Area Guide in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait. - Area Guide

Mangaf is located in Al Ahmadi to the south of Kuwait. It overlooks the Arabian Gulf to the east, and it is bounded to the north by Abu Halifa, to the west by the Sabahiya area, and to the north by Fahaheel area. Mangaf is 36km away from the capital city of Kuwait.

Highlights

One of the most popular mountainous regions in Al Ahmadi specifically and Kuwait generally.
It has a number of educational institutions like: schools, daycares, and universities.
It has a wide range of recreational facilities like: restaurants, gardens, hotels, and cafes.
There are many bus stops and public transportation stations in the area.
An abundance in apartments and commercial properties for sale and rent with great prices.

Mangaf Location

Mangaf overlooks the Arabian Gulf on the east side and is 6.79 km away. Mangaf is bounded to the north by Abu Fatira, 10.78km away, to the west by the northern side of Al Ahmadi district, 6.20 km away, and to the south by Ali Sabah Al Salem area, 16.52km away.

Surrounding Areas to Mangaf Area

Mangaf is surrounded by a number of the most important and popular areas in Al Ahmadi district, most notably Fahaheel area 2.66km away, Sabahiya area 2.77km away, Fahad Al Ahmad area 3.14km away, and Abu Halifa area 2.33km away.

Landmarks Near Mangaf

There are many marvelous places in Mangaf which are a popular destination for family and friends to spend great times such as gardens, hotels, restaurants, etc. Among those sites we mention:

Name of Landmarks	Distance/by car
Kuwait magic mall	4.0 km
Kuwait beach hotel	3.6km
Hilton resort Kuwait	3.4km
Al-Sahel Sporting Club pool	3.7km
Shrimpy restaurant	1.7km
Hardee’s	2.9km
Plot 10 garden	2.5km

Transportation in Mangaf

Luckily, there is a large number of bus stations in Mangaf which makes it easier for locals to access many parts of the district as well as other parts of nearby districts. Here is a look at some of these stations and their location:

Name of station	Distance
sabahiya bus station, plot 4	2.7km
Mangaf fire Dep. bus station, plot 3	1.0km
Fahaheel sports club bus station	1.8km
Mangaf bus station plot 3	2.5km
British Medical Centre bus station	3.5km
Sa’ad bin hmlan bus station, Mangaf	1.5km
Mangaf infirmary bus station	1.9km
Abdullah Al Abdullah alzamel school bus station	800 meters
Mangaf bus station	600 meters
Hilton resort kuwait bus station	3.4km

Mangaf on The Map

Get to Know to Mangaf City

Name Origin and Geographical Features of Mangaf

The original term of Mangaf is (النقفه) has two meanings; the first describes the actual nature of the area in the past, as it was an agricultural village built upon a hill overlooking the sea. The second meaning, according to some people, is that the area had unstable rocks, which would usually mean they moved from their location causing ships to also become unstable for a long period of time. As for the geographical features of Mangaf, it is not different from the nearby lands. It’s higher on the west side and keeps getting lower as we reach the east where it eventually flows into the sea.

Mangaf Area Division

Mangaf is divided into 5 plots – each plot represented by the letter (ق) in Arabic. Plots 1 and 3 are located along the inner road of Fahaheel that separates it from Sabahyia, plots 4-1-5 are located along the coastline of the Arabian Gulf- Salem Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah. Abdullah Hamad Al Hashmi street separates Mangaf by the plots 1-2 and Abu Halifa area, while Awad Mohamad Al Khudair Street separates Mangaf and Fahaheel area. Within the city of Mangaf, Hamlan Al Hamlan street separates plot 3 and plot 4, Abdullah Ali Alhagan street separates plots 2-1, Naif Hamad Al Dabbous street separates plots 2-1 and plots 3-4. As for the fifth plot, it is the coastal area located between the coastal road- Salem Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah- and directly in front of the sea.

Basic and Recreational Facilities in Mangaf

There are a large number of educational, recreational, and medical facilities in Mangaf, offering residents of the city and the nearby ones diverse services. Here is a look at the most important facilities in the area: