Guide to Abdullah Al-Salem Suburb in Kuwait

Guide to Abdullah Al-Salem Suburb in Kuwait

The suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem is one of the most prestigious residential areas within the capital, Kuwait, and it was called in the past “Al-Majas” or “Rafadan”, and it is the place from which “plaster” is extracted, which is the same gypsum that is used as a splint for fractures, or used in construction, as it is manufactured. Including the chalk used in schools, then the name of the area was changed from “Al-Majas” to the Abdullah Al-Salem suburb in honor of the eleventh ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, It is also said that its previous name was Al-Rawdah, due to the presence of water in it.

Highlights

  • One of the most prestigious residential areas in Kuwait City
  • The first residential area named after a Sheik from the ruling family.
  • The lands of the suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem are among the most expensive lands in the region.
  • It contains the most important archaeological and architectural museums in Kuwait City.
  • A group of prominent and important personalities inhabiting the area.
  • Many educational, health, and tourism facilities
  • A group of apartments available for sale or rent in the area.

The Location of Abdullah Al-Salem Suburb

The suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem has located 2.07 km away from the center of Kuwait City, where the city center is located in the north of the suburb. Kuwait Bay is located in the eastern region of the suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem, 4.83 km away. The free zone is located on the western side of the suburb, 5.70 km away. The Farwaniya area is located in the southern part of the suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem, 8.36 kilometers away.

Areas Near Abdullah Al-Salem Suburb 

This Suburb is surrounded by a group of well-known areas in the State of Kuwait, where the Mirqab area is located in the north of the suburb, the Jabriya area is in the south, the Shuyukh port area is in the western side of Abdullah Al-Salem suburb, and the Mansoura area is on the eastern side.

Landmarks Near Abdullah Al-Salem Suburb 

There are many prominent landmarks in Kuwait City, which are located near the suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem. These landmarks are intended for residents and visitors to the State of Kuwait to spend great times with their families and friends. The most prominent of these landmarks are:

Place NameDistance/By Car
Green Island Park7.6 km
Kuwait Towers7.1 km
Lulu Hypermarket9.9 km
Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center5.3 km
Al-Tilal Complex6.1 km
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait Burj Alshaya3.2 km
Al Soor Gardens, Block1 2.9 km
Rio Diving Center8.4 km
Bubbles Dive Center8.3 km

Transportation in Abdullah Al-Salem Suburb 

There are many transportation stations in the Abdullah Al-Salem suburb area, which make it easier for residents to move from one place to another. The following is a list of the most important locations of these stations:

Station namelocation
Station 1 Block No. 1opposite Suad Muhammad Al-Sabah High School
Station 2 MansouriyaSanaa Street
Abdullah Al-Salem Station, Block No. 4, Station 1opposite the Prisoners Park.
Abdullah Al-Salem Station, Block No. 4, Station 2opposite Youssef Bin Issa High School
Al-Shamiya Station, Block No. 5opposite the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque
Shamiya station block 9opposite Shamiya store

Abdullah Al Salem Location on the Map

Get to Know Abdullah Al Salem Suburb 

History of Abdullah Al Salem Suburb 

The suburb was established in 1970 and includes about 1,450 housing units; The majority of its inhabitants are merchants, officials, and important Kuwaiti figures. The suburb is an example of a typical area in Kuwait, due to the organization of its streets and the services available in it, in addition to the green spaces that abound in its lands, between its homes, and on the sides of the road.

Advantages of Living in Abdullah Al Salem Suburb 

The suburban lands are considered one of the most expensive lands in Kuwait; because it was the last area within the areas close to the center of the capital and the markets that were distributed by the government, and for this reason, they bought land at high prices, and formed the social class of the suburb’s residents, in addition to the smell, taste, and image of the past that distinguished it; The reasons that made it one of the most expensive and prestigious areas in the State of Kuwait. There are many prominent personalities in the State of Kuwait who are present or have previously been present in the suburb of Abdullah Salem. The most famous of these personalities are:

  • Marzouq Al-Ghanim, a member of the Kuwait National Assembly.
  • Muhammad Barak Al-Mutair, a member of the Kuwait National Assembly.
  • Abdullah Al-Nibari, a former member of the Kuwait National Assembly.
  • Abdul Rahman Al-Haroun, a former member of the Kuwait National Assembly.
  • Abdul Rahman Khaled Al-Ghunaim, former Minister.

Basic and Recreational Facilities in Abdullah Al Salem Suburb 

There are many basic and recreational facilities in the suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem, and these facilities vary between basic, such as schools, hospitals, universities, and entertainment such as restaurants, cafes, hotels, and parks. These facilities provide various services to residents and visitors of the Abdullah Al-Salem suburb. The following is a look at the most prominent facilities in the suburb and in the vicinity:

Restaurants and Cafes

Restaurants

  • Suburb cafeteria restaurant.
  • Triangle Restaurant.
  • Maki Japanese food restaurant.
  • Tatami Restaurant.
  • Johnny Rockets Restaurant.
  • Al Saha Restaurant.
  • Mr. Subs & Wraps Restaurant.
  • Yeppoon Restaurant.
  • Live and shrimp restaurant.
  • Daiya Restaurant and Grills.

Cafes

  • Old town cafe.
  • Art Cafe.
  • Cafe Cafe.
  • Sky View Cafe.
  • Let’s Coffee.
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
  • Dar Bonashi Café.
  • Doss Cafe.
  • Lausanne Café, Switzerland.

Malls and Markets

Malls 

  • Shamiya Mall.
  • Boulevard Mall.
  • Peace Mall.
  • Kaifan Mall.
  • Plaza Complex.
  • Al Hamra Complex.

Markets

  • Metro Central market.
  • Central market.
  • beeps market.
  • Olive Central market.
  • The harem Waqif market.
  • Old Mubarakiya market.

Gardens and Parks

  • Al Shaheed Park.
  • City park.
  • municipal park.
  • Gamal Abdel Nasser Park.
  • Jolly Garden.
  • green island park.
  • Mansourieh Park.

Schools and universities

Schools

  • Al Bayan Bilingual Private School.
  • Kuwait National English School.
  • Al Ahmadiya Primary School for Boys.
  • Maysaloon Primary School.
  • Saada Bint Auf Intermediate School for Girls.
  • Umair bin Saad School.
  • American International School.
  • Pakistan sunshine school.
  • Pakistan international school.

Universities

  • Maastricht Business School.
  • College of Graduate Studies.
  • Arab Open University.
  • American University of Kuwait
  • Gulf University for Science and Technology
  • Box Hill College Kuwait.
  • Sabah Al-Salem University City.

Hospitals and Clinics

  • Al Salam International Hospital.
  • Dar Al Shifa Hospital.
  • Hadi Hospital.
  • Al-Rashid Private Hospital.
  • morning hospital.
  • Specialized Clinics Center.
  • Hawally Clinic.
  • Royal Hayat Hospital.

Hotels

  • Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait, Burj Alshaya.
  • Carlton Tower Hotel Kuwait.
  • Plaza Athenee Hotel.
  • Holiday Inn Hotel.
  • Saray Hotel Apartments.
  • Safari House Hotel Apartments
  • Palazzo Hotel.
  • Le Jazz Hotel.

Beaches

  • Marina Beach
  • Shuwaikh Beach
  • Anjafa Beach
  • Messila Beach
  • Abu Al Hasaniya Beach

Properties in Abdullah Al Salem Suburb

There are many apartments offered for sale in the Abdullah Salem suburb on the OpenSooq platform, that were categorized as follows:

The Number of Rooms

  • 3 rooms.

the Number of Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms.

Floors

  • higher than 5.
  • Fourth floor.

Furnished/Unfurnished

  • Unfurnished.
  • Partially furnished.

Payment Methods

  • Installments only.
  • Cash only.

You can find apartments for sale in Abdullah Al-Salem, apartments for rent in Abdullah Al-Salem or other properties on the openSooq platform.

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