Rumaithiya is a residential area in Hawalli district, Kuwait. It is divided into 12 plots with different sizes; they were distributed to the people of the area in 1960. Rumaithiya is mainly a residential area and so it lacks commercial properties and tourist landmarks. On the other hand, it has 14 masjids, around 13 schools, a police station, and many more services that make it an outstanding suburban area.
Highlights
- A strategic location near the beach.
- Near some important areas in Kuwait.
- Availability of numerous amenities to cater to the needs of locals.
- Divided into plots with different sizes, connected by feeder roads.
- Plenty of residential properties for sale or rent.
Rumaithiya Neighborhood Location
Rumaithiya Neighborhood is directly across the beach. It is very close to areas such as Al Bidaa, so their amenities almost merge. Rumaithiya is located to the south of the capital city Kuwait. The area boundaries start from block 1 until block 12 which is across Salmiya, which in turn, starts from Abdul Aziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud Road and intersects with Al Aqssa Road. The latter also cuts across Balajat Street. Al-Taawun Road is 1 km away from plot 3. Here are the most important roads within the area:
- Abdulrahman Al-Ghafiqi Street.
- Nasser Al-Mubarak Street.
- Mohammad Al Mudij Street.
- Othman Bin Sanad Al Faylakawi Street.
- Hamid al ham street.
- Muadh Bin Jabal Street.
- Tahir Al Baghli Street.
- Jamaan Al-Hurriti.
- Al Shafi’i Street.
- Al-Mutanabbi Street.
- Shaheen Al-Ghanim Street.
- Salem Al Dawi Street.
Surrounding Areas to Rumaithiya Neighborhood
Rumaithiya Neighborhood has a strategic location and is surrounded by many areas and neighborhoods. It is bounded to the east by Al Bidaa area, to the south by Salwa area, to the west by Al Bayan area , and to the north by Salmiya area.
Landmarks Near Rumaithiya Neighborhood
| Name of Landmarks | Distance/by car/ time |
| Boulevard Mall- Salmiya Group for Enterprise Development Company | 3.6km/8 minutes |
| Ateej museum | 5.2km/6 minutes |
| Al Hashemi Marine Museum | 5.7km/10 minutes |
| Tareq rajab museum | 6.5km/10 minutes |
Transportation in Rumaithiya Neighborhood
Rumaithiya Neighborhood has 4 bus stations and they are:
| Name of station | Location |
| Bus stations 1 | Across Movenpick Hotel, Al Bida’a |
| Bus station 2 | Across Hardee’s, Al-Taawun Road |
| Bus station 3 | Plot 5, near Rumaithiya walking trail |
| Bus station 4 | Plot 1, near Al Masjid Al Aqsa Street |
Rumaithiya Neighborhood on The Map
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Historical Background of Rumaithiya Neighborhood
Rumaithiya Neighborhood was named after a plant called (Hammad Elegans) or (Haloxylon Salicornicum); where camels used to feed on, before it became a residential area. It is also said that a man from Al A’wazem tribe called Ibn Ramthan had a farm in the area, and back then it consisted of 13 plots; however, plot number 13 became a part of Salmiya area and Rumaithiya was left with 12 plots and it was named after him.
Advantages of Living in Rumaithiya Neighborhood
Rumaithiya Neighborhood is organized and well arranged with a calm and peaceful atmosphere suitable for everyone. It has many amenities and recreational facilities that offer several services to the locals, along with its closeness to the beach. It also has a large number of husainiyas such as
- Abdullah al radee husainiya.
- Ibn ni’maa husainiya .
- Alsaida-roqia husainiya.
- Imam_redah husainiya.
- Hosseini_sibtain.
- Om_allbaneen husainiya.
- Imam_alhussain husainiya.
- Al.mahdeya husainiya.
Basic and Recreational Facilities in Rumaithiya Neighborhood
Restaurants and Cafes
- Sofra Grill Rumaithiya
- Swaikhat restaurant.
- Shake Shack restaurant.
- Steak House restaurant.
- Tatami. Japanese Restaurant.
- Shangri La restaurant,
- altanoor_althahabi restaurant.
- Alsaffar Restaurant.
- BO YASER restaurant.
- May Flower Restaurant.
- Melanzane restaurant.
- Beldani Restaurant.
- Mazat al sham restaurant.
- Shaderwan Restaurant.
- Al Sanawbar Restaurant.
- Em Sherif Restaurant.
- Bazaar Gurme restaurant.
- Lavida café.
Shopping Malls and Markets
There are several options of shopping malls and markets that you can pick and choose from. Here are some of them:
Shopping Malls
| Shopping mall | Time |
| Boulevard Mall | 8 minutes |
| City center salmiya | 8 minutes |
| Al salam mall | 9 minutes |
| Dalal mall | 9 minutes |
| Marina mall | 11 minutes |
Markets
- Rumaithiya Co-operative Society.
- Rumaithiya Co-operative Society supermarket.
- Salwa Co-operative Society branch- plot 4.
- Rumaithiya Co-operative Society- plot 1.
- Rumaithiya Co-operative Society branch- plot 1.
Gardens and Parks
- Rumaithiya walking trail: it is meant for exercising. It’s located in plot 5 near Al Bidaa.
- Rumaithiya public garden, plot 6: also known as “the big garden” and has a multi-purpose playground. It’s located by Nasser al Mubarak street, between plots 6 and 7, behind Rumaithiya Co-operative Society.
- Plot 8 garden: it’s by the only gas station in Rumaithiya. It has a multi-purpose playground, a number of restaurants, a huge yard, and 2 children’s playgrounds.
Schools and Universities
Schools
- Al Jazair Secondary School- girls.
- Alshaya elementary school for boys .
- Abdullah almutawa Quran center.
- AL Shohada Primary School.
- Salwa primary school.
- Sayed Hasan AL Mosawi middle School.
- The New English School.
- El alem bilingual school.
- Sunshine school and kindergarten.
- Health schools bayan.
- The British School of Kuwait.
- abdullah Bin Katheer elementary School – Boys.
- Khaleda bint al aswad school.
- Al-shaiji elementary school- boys.
- Saad alawsy middle school- boys.
Universities
| University name | Time |
| American University of Kuwait | 10 minutes |
| The Faculty of Dentistry-Kuwait University. | 12 minutes |
| Institute of Secretariat And Office Management- girls | 12 minutes |
| Kuwait University. | 13 minutes |
| Australian College of Kuwait | 13 minutes |
| Kuwait University, Khaldiya Campus. | 14 minutes |
| Maastricht School of Management | 15 minutes |
| Arab open university | 21 minutes |
Hospitals and Clinics
- Al Rumaithiya Specialist Health Center.
- Al Rumaithiya Specialist infirmary.
- New Mowasat Hospital.
- International Hospital.
- Marina medical center.
- Sheikh fattouh salman al-sabah health center.
- Al seef hospital.
- Salwa medical center.
- Jabber al ahmad armed forces hospital.
- Tayeba hospital.
Hotels
- Noble Rose Apartment.
- Movenpick Hotel & Resort.
- Levels Tower Hotel Apartment .
- Rihanna Hotel Apartment.
- The Palms Beach Hotel & Spa.
- Bravo Royal Hotel Suites.
- Boudl hotel.
- Room inn hotel.
- Best western plus hotel.
- Rimal Hotel and Resort.
- The Regency Hotel.
- Radisson Blu Hotel.
- Marina hotel.
- Le Royal Hotel.
- Laguna Hotel Suites.
Properties in Rumaithiya Neighborhood
There are a number of apartments for sale in Rumaithiya Neighborhood along with other properties for sale or rent. The apartments for sale advertisement were categorized on Opensooq as follow:
Number of rooms
- 2 bedrooms.
- 3 bedrooms.
Number of bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms.
- 3 bathrooms.
Furnished/unfurnished
- Furnished.
- Unfurnished.
Payment method
- Cash only.
- Payments only.
There are many more options that you can find by visiting advertisements for properties anywhere and anytime on OpenSooq.
