Green Island Travel Guide

The Green island is one of the top destinations for Kuwaiti's who want to relax. The Green Island is located off the waterfront, which spans 21 kilometers of coastline from Al-Shiwaikh area to Ras Alard. The Island has an area of 785 thousand square meters; its diameter is 3140 meters and it is linked to land by a passageway 134 meters long. It was inaugurated on 22 February 1988. This artificial island was formed by extending the main land and surrounding it with natural rocks imported from Al-Fujairah Emirate; its sides were fortified with concrete cubes. Sand for its beaches was brought from afar.

The island receives thousands of visitors especially on weekends, religious and national holidays and during the summer. At its eastern side, there is a swimming pool with inconstant waters according to tide and ebb, its depth varies between 2.5 and 3 meters. There is a restaurant on either side of the island, as well as a well-equipped service centre.

Key features of the Green Island are: its amphitheater, which accommodates 700 persons, is used for conducting concerts and theatrical celebrations. Its touristic tower is 35 meters high and is provided with a water tank at its top. Its Kid's Castle includes many rooms, corridors and channels and small waterfalls for children's fun. There is an ascending spiral stairway for walking enthusiasts.

50,000 coloured shrubs and seedlings which are adaptable to Kuwait's environment were planted on the Island.