Salmiya / Hawalli (established, ~KWD 48/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Kuwait City Class A submarkets we track.

  • Salmiya / Hawalli sits at established tier.
  • Average rent KWD 48/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 100.
  • Compared submarkets: Sharq (trophy), Mubarakiya / Souq (prime), Kuwait Bay / Shuwaikh (prime).

Salmiya / Hawalli vs other Kuwait City submarkets

Salmiya / Hawalli (established, ~KWD 48/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Kuwait City Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Salmiya / Hawalli sits at established tier.
  • Average rent KWD 48/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 100.
  • Compared submarkets: Sharq (trophy), Mubarakiya / Souq (prime), Kuwait Bay / Shuwaikh (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Sharq** (trophy, KWD 80/sqm/yr · ≈ $24.2 PSF/yr USD) — Premium waterfront trophy core. **Mubarakiya / Souq** (prime, KWD 60/sqm/yr · ≈ $18.1 PSF/yr USD) — Heritage commercial core. **Kuwait Bay / Shuwaikh** (prime, KWD 48/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD) — Industrial and logistics Class A. **Abdullah Al Mubarak / Al Jahra Corridor** (emerging, KWD 36/sqm/yr · ≈ $10.9 PSF/yr USD) — Western suburban growth Class A.

Key facts

cityKuwait City
submarketSalmiya / Hawalli
tierestablished
averageRentLocalKWD 48/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$30/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct14.6%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Salmiya / Hawalli in Kuwait City?
Sharq, Mubarakiya / Souq, Kuwait Bay / Shuwaikh

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