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'''Salmiya''' ({{Langx|ar|السالمية|translit=As-Sālmīya(h)}}) is an ] in ] in ].
Salmiya is located 12 kilometers southeast of ] and is one of the largest areas in ] consisting of both ] and ] areas. As of January 2007, Salmiya contains a population of 223,640 and is arguably Kuwait's flagship district being a major cultural and commercial hub. It is well connected to the rest of the country having a multitude of significant highways and roads passing through it en-route to the capital, Kuwait City.


Salmiya is administratively divided into 12 blocks. The blocks located closer to the interior of the district tend to be mostly residential, while those located beside the Arabian Gulf coast have a great deal of commercial and up-scale residential real estate. The interior residential areas boast a huge population of foreigners comprising mainly of those from the Indian sub-continent and Non-Arabian-Gulf Arabs. Salmiya is administratively divided into 12 blocks. The blocks located closer to the interior of the district tend to be mostly residential, while those located beside the Persian Gulf coastline have a great deal of commercial and up-scale residential real estate. The interior residential areas boast a huge population of foreigners consisting mainly of those from the Indian sub-continent and other Arabs who are not native to the ] area. Approximately, two-thirds of the district's population reside in blocks 8 to 12. These blocks are highly desirable among the residents due to its urban amenities and the well-designed infrastructure, including the city's public works and built environment, enhances the overall quality of life for its residents.


==Facilities==
Salmiya has been a model district in the context of modernization. It has undertaken a major face lift in recent times primarily due to ever-expanding commercial real estate on the Gulf Road. The popular Salem Al-Mubarak Shopping strip is in relative close proximity to the capital. The boom in real estate in Salmiya has seen it's demographics being constantly on the move. Increasing rental prices have gradually pushed out it's working class expatriate community towards the interior districts of Kuwait.


Salmiya hosts numerous museums, ], an ], a Scientific Center, ] movie theaters, football stadium, medical centers, a Roman Catholic Chapel, the district passport office ("Jawazat") and a well-equipped park beside the 5th Ring Road. Notable malls include the ] Mega-mall which was the first mall in the nation, Marina Mall in the Marina World shopping and entertainment district, and the ]. The Gulf Road is coveted for its amazing sea vistas and is the main hub for new construction of future buildings and renovations. A boulevard passing through much of coastal Salmiya is a reflection of Kuwait's drive to modernity.
The influx of foreigners to Salmiya is of historical importance dating as far back as the 1960s. During the ] Salmiya was destroyed by invading Iraqi occupation, but from 1993 onward it was gradually rebuilt and re-populated. The old rugged 3-storied buildings and open fields, that Salmiya was famous for, have given way to high density layouts of high-rise apartments and complexes. The beach front, once a hub and harbor for the fishing and ] community, has been transformed into a well-developed and modern bustling commercial avenue.


The Salem Al-Mubarak Street shopping districts, commonly known as Salmiya Center, runs down the outer blocks of Salmiya. It is one of the oldest and largest shopping districts of ]. It is a remnant of Kuwait's once numerous traditional souk bazaars, similar to the ones located in ] and Kuwait City. Well known in the past for ], ] and ], it now consists of a wide array of world-renowned retail giants and local outlets. Much of the old souk had been built over, but the feel and atmosphere of the past albeit remains visible at the traditional precincts of this shopping district. The experience varies from modernized (and Westernized) in the strip malls, to a true ]i experience on some of the back streets. It is notable to point out that the more eastward away from the capital one moves along the strip, the fancier and pricier the shops are in general. There are many ] and fabric shops in the "Old ]" area located onwards from the intersection of the ] and the strip. The Salem Al-Mubarak Street shopping district, commonly known as Salmiya Center, runs down the outer blocks of Salmiya. It is one of the oldest and largest shopping districts of ]. It is a remnant of Kuwait's once numerous traditional souk bazaars, similar to the ones located in ] and the centre Kuwait City. Well known in the past for ], ] and ], it now consists of a wide array of retail giants and local outlets. Much of the old souk had been built over, but the feel and atmosphere of the past albeit remains visible at the traditional precincts of this shopping district. The experience varies from modernized (and Westernized) in the strip malls, to a true ]i experience on some of the back streets. It is notable to point out that the more eastward away from the capital one moves along the strip, the fancier and pricier the shops are in general. There are many ] and fabric shops in the "Old ]" area located onwards from the intersection of the 4th Ring Road and the strip.


==History==
Salmiya is also host to numerous ], an ], a Scientific Center, an ] movie theater, football stadium, medical centers, a Roman Catholic Chapel, the district passport office ("Jawazat") and a well-equipped park beside the ]. Notable malls include the ], ] and the ]. The Gulf Road is coveted for its amazing sea vistas and is the main hub for new construction of future buildings and renovations. A boulevard passing through much of coastal Salmiya is a reflection of Kuwait's drive to modernity.
Salmiya has been a model district in the context of modernization. It has undertaken a major face lift in recent times primarily due to ever-expanding commercial real estate on the Gulf Road. The popular Salem Al-Mubarak Shopping strip is in relative close proximity to the capital. The boom in real estate in Salmiya has seen its demographics being constantly on the move. Increasing rental prices have gradually pushed out its working class expatriate community towards the interior districts of Kuwait.

The influx of foreigners to Salmiya is of historical importance dating as far back as the 1960s. During the ] Salmiya was destroyed by invading Iraqi occupation, but from 1993 onward it was gradually rebuilt and re-populated. The old rugged 3-storied buildings and open fields, which Salmiya was famous for, have given way to high density layouts of high-rise apartments and complexes. The beach front, once a hub and harbor for the fishing and ] community, has been transformed into a well-developed and modern bustling commercial avenue. Salmiya is also one of the most expensive area for real estate in the country.

== Sport ==
Salmiya is home to the ], which belongs to ].
Construction has begun on a ], which once completed will be of ] standard. It is hoped the facility will help develop cricket in Kuwait, as well as luring international teams to play neutral matches there. The ground is due for completion in 2012.<ref></ref>

== Transportation ==
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Some of the major roads connecting Salmiya are the 4th Ring road, 5th Ring road, and the Gulf Road. There are 3 major bus operators, City Bus, Mowasalat and the Kuwait Public Transportation Company, serving all major routes along Salmiya. Taxis are widely available in Salmiya and one can expect to pre-bargain about the fare.

== Developments ==
In 2010, Salmiya Park was proposed to a big park situated in the heart of Salmiyah.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://salmiyapark.com.kw/about_us.html |title=Salmiya Park |website=salmiyapark.com.kw |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100316180537/http://salmiyapark.com.kw/about_us.html |archive-date=16 March 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Boulevard Park is a massive park and mall in Salmiya which encompasses 353 thousand square meters including outstanding a shopping mall, restaurant village, train station & tunnel, cricket pavilion, and huge landscape including fountains, lakes, and several outdoor play grounds.

] includes six massive museums in one place inclusive of:
* Space
* Arabic & Islamic Science
* Science & Technology-Human Body
* Science & Technology-Transportation/Robots
* Natural History-Ecosystems
* Natural History-Our Earth.


== Education == == Education ==
There are several educational institutions located in Salmiya. The ] which is only walking-distance from the heart of Salmiya Centre. Also nearby is the ]. There is a large number of schools catering to different nationalities. Notably among these are the Indian, Arab, and Pakistani schools present in the area serving their respective communities. The ], ], ] (Don Bosco), ], United Indian School, Indian Education School (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan), and the ]. There are several educational institutions located in Salmiya. The ] which is only walking-distance from the heart of Salmiya Centre. Also nearby is the ] and ]. The ] is also located in Salmiya. There is a large number of schools catering to different nationalities. Notably among these are the Indian, Arab, and Pakistani schools present in the area serving their respective communities. The Pakistan School and College is the oldest school in Kuwait. The ], and Indian English Academy School (a branch of Don Bosco Schools, India) and Indian Public School are notable schools that largely cater to the Indian community in Salmiya.


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== Commutation ==
|-
Some of the major roads connecting Salmiya are the 4th Ring road, 5th Ring road, and the Gulf Road. There are 2 major bus operators, City Bus and the Kuwait Public Transportation Company, serving all major routes along Salmiya. Taxis are widely available in Salmiya and one can expect to pre-bargain about the fares.
! '''S. No''' !! '''Name''' !! '''Address'''
|-
| 1 || ] || Salmiya, Block 11
|-
| 2 || The English Playgroup || Salmiya, Block 7, St. 2
|-
| 3 || The English Primary School || Salmiya, Block 12, Abu Thur Al-Ghafari St.
|-
| 4 || American Creativity Academy || Salmiya, Block 12, Abu Thur Al-Ghafari St.
|-
| 5 || The English School || Salmiya, Block 12, Mousaed Al-Aazmi St.
|-
| 6 || Kuwait International English School || Salmiya, Block 12, St. 2
|-
| 7 || ] || Salmiya, Hamad Al-Mubarak St
|-
| 8 || Indian Community School Kuwait || Salmiya, Block 10, Essa Al Qatami St.
|-
| 9 || Indian Public School || Salmiya, Amman St.
|-
| 10 || Indian English Academy School || Salmiya, Al Dahak bin Qays St.
|-
| 11 || American University of Kuwait || Salmiya, Salem Al Mubarak St.
|-
| 12 || Pakistan School and College || Salmiya, Block 10.
|-
| 14 || Salmiya Indian Model School Kuwait || Salmiya, Block 12, Al Mughera Bin Shuba Street.
|-
| 15 ||] || Salmiya, AlDimnah St.
|-
| 16 || || Salmiya, Bahrain St.
|}


==References ==
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{{Districts of Hawalli}} {{Districts of Hawalli}}
{{Kuwait City}}

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==External links==
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{{commons category|Al Salmiya}}
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*{{wikivoyage-inline|Salmiya}}
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Area in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait
Salmiya السالمية
Area
Thamir Stadium at Night, in SalmiyaThamir Stadium at Night, in Salmiya
Salmiya is located in KuwaitSalmiyaSalmiya
Coordinates: 29°20′0″N 48°5′0″E / 29.33333°N 48.08333°E / 29.33333; 48.08333
CountryKuwait
ProvinceHawalli Governorate
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
Area
 • Metro14.2 km (5.5 sq mi)
Population
 • Area200,000

Salmiya (Arabic: السالمية, romanized: As-Sālmīya(h)) is an area in Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait.

Salmiya is administratively divided into 12 blocks. The blocks located closer to the interior of the district tend to be mostly residential, while those located beside the Persian Gulf coastline have a great deal of commercial and up-scale residential real estate. The interior residential areas boast a huge population of foreigners consisting mainly of those from the Indian sub-continent and other Arabs who are not native to the Persian Gulf area. Approximately, two-thirds of the district's population reside in blocks 8 to 12. These blocks are highly desirable among the residents due to its urban amenities and the well-designed infrastructure, including the city's public works and built environment, enhances the overall quality of life for its residents.

Facilities

Salmiya hosts numerous museums, mosques, an aquarium, a Scientific Center, IMAX movie theaters, football stadium, medical centers, a Roman Catholic Chapel, the district passport office ("Jawazat") and a well-equipped park beside the 5th Ring Road. Notable malls include the Salmiya Souq Mega-mall which was the first mall in the nation, Marina Mall in the Marina World shopping and entertainment district, and the Omariya mall. The Gulf Road is coveted for its amazing sea vistas and is the main hub for new construction of future buildings and renovations. A boulevard passing through much of coastal Salmiya is a reflection of Kuwait's drive to modernity.

The Salem Al-Mubarak Street shopping district, commonly known as Salmiya Center, runs down the outer blocks of Salmiya. It is one of the oldest and largest shopping districts of Kuwait. It is a remnant of Kuwait's once numerous traditional souk bazaars, similar to the ones located in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and the centre Kuwait City. Well known in the past for pearls, gold and jewellery, it now consists of a wide array of retail giants and local outlets. Much of the old souk had been built over, but the feel and atmosphere of the past albeit remains visible at the traditional precincts of this shopping district. The experience varies from modernized (and Westernized) in the strip malls, to a true Kuwaiti experience on some of the back streets. It is notable to point out that the more eastward away from the capital one moves along the strip, the fancier and pricier the shops are in general. There are many gold and fabric shops in the "Old Souk" area located onwards from the intersection of the 4th Ring Road and the strip.

History

Salmiya has been a model district in the context of modernization. It has undertaken a major face lift in recent times primarily due to ever-expanding commercial real estate on the Gulf Road. The popular Salem Al-Mubarak Shopping strip is in relative close proximity to the capital. The boom in real estate in Salmiya has seen its demographics being constantly on the move. Increasing rental prices have gradually pushed out its working class expatriate community towards the interior districts of Kuwait.

The influx of foreigners to Salmiya is of historical importance dating as far back as the 1960s. During the Gulf War Salmiya was destroyed by invading Iraqi occupation, but from 1993 onward it was gradually rebuilt and re-populated. The old rugged 3-storied buildings and open fields, which Salmiya was famous for, have given way to high density layouts of high-rise apartments and complexes. The beach front, once a hub and harbor for the fishing and pearl diving community, has been transformed into a well-developed and modern bustling commercial avenue. Salmiya is also one of the most expensive area for real estate in the country.

Sport

Salmiya is home to the Thamir Stadium, which belongs to Al Salmiya Club. Construction has begun on a cricket ground, which once completed will be of One Day International standard. It is hoped the facility will help develop cricket in Kuwait, as well as luring international teams to play neutral matches there. The ground is due for completion in 2012.

Transportation

The Water front in Salmiya, Kuwait

Some of the major roads connecting Salmiya are the 4th Ring road, 5th Ring road, and the Gulf Road. There are 3 major bus operators, City Bus, Mowasalat and the Kuwait Public Transportation Company, serving all major routes along Salmiya. Taxis are widely available in Salmiya and one can expect to pre-bargain about the fare.

Developments

In 2010, Salmiya Park was proposed to a big park situated in the heart of Salmiyah. Boulevard Park is a massive park and mall in Salmiya which encompasses 353 thousand square meters including outstanding a shopping mall, restaurant village, train station & tunnel, cricket pavilion, and huge landscape including fountains, lakes, and several outdoor play grounds.

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre includes six massive museums in one place inclusive of:

  • Space
  • Arabic & Islamic Science
  • Science & Technology-Human Body
  • Science & Technology-Transportation/Robots
  • Natural History-Ecosystems
  • Natural History-Our Earth.

Education

There are several educational institutions located in Salmiya. The American University of Kuwait which is only walking-distance from the heart of Salmiya Centre. Also nearby is the Gulf English School and The French School of Kuwait. The American International School of Kuwait is also located in Salmiya. There is a large number of schools catering to different nationalities. Notably among these are the Indian, Arab, and Pakistani schools present in the area serving their respective communities. The Pakistan School and College is the oldest school in Kuwait. The Indian Community School, and Indian English Academy School (a branch of Don Bosco Schools, India) and Indian Public School are notable schools that largely cater to the Indian community in Salmiya.

S. No Name Address
1 American International School of Kuwait Salmiya, Block 11
2 The English Playgroup Salmiya, Block 7, St. 2
3 The English Primary School Salmiya, Block 12, Abu Thur Al-Ghafari St.
4 American Creativity Academy Salmiya, Block 12, Abu Thur Al-Ghafari St.
5 The English School Salmiya, Block 12, Mousaed Al-Aazmi St.
6 Kuwait International English School Salmiya, Block 12, St. 2
7 The French School of Kuwait Salmiya, Hamad Al-Mubarak St
8 Indian Community School Kuwait Salmiya, Block 10, Essa Al Qatami St.
9 Indian Public School Salmiya, Amman St.
10 Indian English Academy School Salmiya, Al Dahak bin Qays St.
11 American University of Kuwait Salmiya, Salem Al Mubarak St.
12 Pakistan School and College Salmiya, Block 10.
14 Salmiya Indian Model School Kuwait Salmiya, Block 12, Al Mughera Bin Shuba Street.
15 Gulf English School of Kuwait Salmiya, AlDimnah St.
16 Salmiya, Bahrain St.

References

  1. Kuwait: 2012 for ODI ground
  2. "Salmiya Park". salmiyapark.com.kw. Archived from the original on 16 March 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
Areas of Hawalli Governorate
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South Surra Quarter
Blocks and groups of blocks
Beaches
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External links

  • Salmiya travel guide from Wikivoyage
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