Kuwait identifies 11 spring camping sites for 2026–2027 season
. . . with a combined capacity of approximately 120,000 camps based on an allocation of 1,000 square metres per camp
Kuwait Municipality has identified 11 proposed sites for the 2026–2027 spring camping season across the country’s northern and southern regions, with a combined capacity of approximately 120,000 camps based on an allocation of 1,000 square metres per camp.
The proposed locations cover a wide range of camping areas, with Umm Safaq and the Khairan Road site accounting for the largest allocation, followed by Al-Na’im and the boys’ camping area. According to the municipality’s figures, the proposed sites and their estimated capacities are as follows:
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- The boys’ camping area covers 40,276,873 square metres and can accommodate 16,000 camps. Kazma has an area of 8,616,234 square metres, with capacity for 3,440 camps.
- Al-Mutlaa has two designated areas. The site at Kilometer 8 covers 12,085,492 square metres and can accommodate 4,800 camps, while the Kilometer 14 site spans 10,690,227 square metres and has capacity for 4,276 camps.
- The Al-Jahra camping area covers 25,353,775 square metres and can accommodate 10,000 camps, while Al-Na’im spans 40,961,578 square metres, with capacity for 16,000 camps.
- The Kabd and Sulaibiya area covers 12,503,498 square metres and can accommodate 5,000 camps. The Sabah Al-Ahmad residential camping area spans 21,529,000 square metres, with capacity for 8,400 camps.
- Al-Halba and Umm Al-Hayman cover 6,711,231 square metres and can accommodate 2,680 camps, while the Arifjan site covers 15,260,744 square metres, with capacity for 6,000 camps.
- The largest proposed site, along the Umm Safaq and Khairan Road area, covers 109,423,702 square metres and can accommodate an estimated 43,600 camps.
- The proposed allocations form part of preparations for the coming camping season, with the municipality identifying designated areas across the country to accommodate seasonal demand.
Municipality issues 3 building violations, 7 warnings
In a separate development, Kuwait Municipality has reiterated the need for property owners to comply with approved building ratios and construction regulations, warning that field inspections will continue across the country’s six governorates to identify violations.
Fahd Al-Azmi, head of the municipality’s inspection team, said inspection teams regularly monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
During a recent inspection tour in Hawalli Governorate, particularly in the Al-Salam area, the team issued a warning to a homeowner over a substantial increase in the permitted construction area. The owner was asked to respond promptly and submit the necessary permits to verify the additional built-up area.
Al-Azmi said the inspection campaign resulted in three violations being issued and seven warnings being delivered for breaches of building regulations. He stressed that inspection and monitoring teams would continue their field visits to properties suspected of violating construction requirements.
The municipality also urged owners of plots and houses to follow its official social media accounts for awareness messages and guidance on building regulations. Property owners were encouraged to contact the municipality to clarify applicable requirements, facilitate procedures and ensure compliance with the relevant rules and bylaws.
