A Guide to Maidan Hawally in Kuwait

A Guide to Maidan Hawally in Kuwait

Contrary to popular belief, Maidan Hawally is not an area in the Hawally area, but actually block 11 in the Salmiya area. Maidan Hawally is regarded as one of the model and beautiful areas in general, and especially in the Salmiya area. Both Kuwaitis and people from other countries find it to be highly alluring because it is a place where a variety of services are easily accessible.

Highlights

  • Strategic location in Salmiya and in the governorate.
  • Overlooks the coast, and entertainment facilities are readily available.
  • Availability of different public services.
  • Proximity to some lively areas in the governorate.
  • Availability of a variety of residential and commercial properties available for sale or rent.

Maidan Hawally Location

Maidan Hawally, block 11, is located in the northwestern area of Salmiya and directly overlooks the coast on its northern side. It has a strategic location, overlooking a number of main roads in the region. Maidan Hawally is bordered to the east by Amman Street, to the south by Hussein bin Ali Al Roumi Road, and to the west by Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa Street. Baghdad Street passes through the center of the area and is intersected from its center by Hamoud Zaid Al Khalid street. Maidan Hawally is located on the western side of the intersection between Baghdad Street, Hamoud Al Nasser Street, and Cairo Street.

Neighborhoods surrounding Maidan Hawally

Maidan Hawally is surrounded by a number of neighborhoods. To the east and south are blocks 6 and 12 from the Salmiya area, respectively. Whereas to the west is block 6 from the Hawally area and to the north is block 8 from Al Shaab area.

Landmarks in Maidan Hawally

  • Central Department of Statistics – Department of Census and Population Statistics.
  • Births and Deaths Register – Maidan Hawally.
  • Kuwait Blind Association, Kuwait.
  • Hawally Theater and the Kuwaiti Artists Syndicate.
  • Ministry of Defence – Military Engineering Projects.
  • Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center.
  • The General Secretariat for the Council of Ministers.
  • Social Culture Society.
  • Hawally Educational Zone.

Transportation in Maidan Hawally

Many bus stops and public transportation stations are available in the area, they are distributed as follows:

StationLocation
1Opposite Marosh Food Company
2Opposite Bushehri Clinic
3Opposite the Bushehri Art Gallery
4Opposite Suleiman Mohammed Al-Halib Mosque
5Opposite Mei University Services
6Opposite the Ministry of Electricity and Water, Salmiya
7Opposite Plavora Cafe – Jaber Bin Hayyan Street
8Opposite the Al Shaab amusement park
9Opposite Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center

Maidan Hawally Map

About Maidan Hawally

Maidan Hawally History

Maidan Hawally has gotten its name firstly because residents of Al-Maidan neighborhood in Kuwait’s old City moved there, and secondly due to its proximity to the Hawally area. The neighborhood is one of the newer areas with modern urban organization, and it is considered one of the distinctive residential, investment, and tourist areas in the city.

Advantages of living in Maidan Hawally

In addition to providing a quiet residential environment suitable for different community groups, the area is generally characterized by the availability of public and basic services, as well as recreational and educational facilities. It also offers a distinctive view of the coast and a variety of recreational attractions.

Basic and Entertainment Facilities in Maidan Hawally

Restaurants and Cafes

The area is rich in different restaurants and cafes that serve different types of food to accommodate various preferences.

Restaurants

  • Sabaidee restaurant: Baghdad street, opposite to The Golden Camera for photography
  • Afandim Al-Turki Restaurant: Baghdad street, near Al Radwan Clinic.
  • Al Shami Falafel restaurant: Yathreb street, next to Khadija Primary School.
  • Amir Alomara bakery: Hamoud Al Naser street, next to Hawally Center Pharmacy.
  • Maidan Al Sham restaurant: Hamoud Zaid Al-Khaled Street, next to Al-Hati Grill Restaurant.
  • Kuwaiti Ghabga restaurant: Abdullah Al-Fadala Street, opposite Orchidia Salon.

Cafes

  • Starbucks cafe.
  • Tokapoka cafe.
  • Street cafe.

Malls and Stores

Malls

The neighborhood is devoid of major shopping malls, but there are a variety of options in the surrounding areas, which are far from the neighborhood center by car as follows:

Mall NameDistance in minutes
Al Salam Mall7
Marina Mall7
Al-Muhallab Commercial Complex8
Al Daiya Mall10
Promenade Mall10

Markets

  • Noor Al-Abyat grocery store.
  • Salmiya Cooperative Society – Harun Al-Rasheed.
  • Koener’s grocery.
  • Mr TITANIC grocery store.
  • Tahrir Square grocery store.
  • Star grocery store.

Gardens and Parks

Al Shaab amusement park is the only park in the area, but there are a variety of parks in the surrounding areas, which are far from the neighbourhood center by car as follows:

Park NameDistance in Minutes
Icy Queen Mom park4
The Secret Garden6
Block 3 park- Al Shaab7
Hawally park8
Salmiya park11
Jabriya public park11

Schools and Universities

Schools

  • Khadija Bint Khuwailid Primary School for Girls: Yathrib streets, next to Al Bahr Mosque.
  • Hawally Middle School for Girls: Uhud street, ear Shrimpina Seafood Restaurant.
  • Al Najat School: Abdullah Bin Fadala street, opposite the Kuwaiti Ghabga restaurant. Includes all grades for both genders
  • British International Academic School: Hamoud Zaid Al Khaled street, near Al Nasr Al Ahlia school. Includes all grades for both genders 
  • Al Nasr Model School: Jaber Bin Hayyan street, next to Al Kamal butcher shop. A mixed school that includes kindergarten and elementary grades.
  • Al Shaheen School: Next to Al-Nasr Model School. Includes all grades for males.

Universities

University NaameDistance in minutes
Institute of Secretarial and Office Management – Girls8
Kuwait University10
Higher Institute of Administrative Services – Girls10
American University of Kuwait11
Ley Maastricht Business Administration12
The Australian College of Kuwait14
London College of United Knowledge19

Hospitals and clinics

  • Al-Radwan Clinic Center: Located on Zaba Street near Gulf Rose Hotel, it provides dermatology, venereal, ophthalmic, and dental services, in addition to one-day surgery service.
  • Clinic Treatment Center: Located on Abdullah Al-Fadala Street next to My Suite Hotel, it provides various treatment services in the field of dermatology.
  • Al Raya Medical Center: Located on Abdullah Al-Fadala Street next to Al Masaood Used Cars Corporation, and works to provide many medical services, including gastrointestinal and liver services, and consultations in ophthalmology.
  • Al Ansari Clinic: It is located on Hussein Bin Ali Rumi Road near the Chinese Zun restaurant, and includes many clinics, including the dental clinic and the dermatology clinic.

Hotels

  • Lumière Des Etoile Suites.
  • New Park Hotel.
  • Gulf Rose Suites Hotel.
  • Rowlands Place Hotel.
  • Homestay Hotel.
  • The sea salon inn.

Real estate in Maidan Hawally 

A range of apartments for sale in Maidan Hawally are available on the OpenSooq website. The following present the most to least commonly advertised specification:

Number of rooms

  • 3 bedrooms.
  • Studio.

Number of bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom.
  • 3 bathrooms.

Furnished and unfurnished

  • Furnished.
  • Unfurnished.

Payment Method

  • Cash only.
  • Cash or installments.

More options are available on the OpenSooq website, and can be found by visiting apartment ads for sale, as well as other property ads available for sale or rent.

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