Kuwait is blessed with a collection of captivating islands that greatly contribute to its natural landscape. Situated strategically in the Arabian Gulf, these islands serve as prominent landmarks and add to the country's unique environment. Varying in size, area, and topography, the Kuwaiti islands offer a wealth of opportunities for tourism and exploration.
These islands play a vital role in preserving diverse marine ecosystems and providing sanctuary for migratory birds. With their rich coastal habitats, they offer a safe haven and abundant food sources for a wide array of marine life and avian species.
Moreover, the Kuwaiti islands are cherished destinations for leisure and recreation. Their pristine sandy beaches, coupled with the allure of crystal-clear azure waters, attract visitors seeking unforgettable experiences. The islands also provide excellent opportunities for diving, snorkeling, fishing, and indulging in exhilarating boat rides.
The islands of Kuwait form an integral part of the country's natural heritage, offering unique prospects for exploration and leisure. Their environmental significance and diverse tourism offerings further enhance Kuwait's appeal as a captivating coastal destination.
It is located in the far northwest of the Arabian Gulf, near the northeastern part of Kuwait. The island is bordered on the west by Khor Abdullah, on the east by Khor Al Sabiya, and on the north by Rabah. Boubyan Island is the largest Kuwaiti island and the second largest in the Arabian Gulf after Qeshm Island. Boubyan Bridge connects the island to the mainland of Kuwait. It covers an area of 5% of the total area of Kuwait, which is 890 square kilometers, and is located in the northeast of Kuwait City. It is linked by an iron bridge with the mainland, 60% of the island is protected areas.
It is the only island settled by Kuwaitis. It is located in the northwest corner of the Arabian Gulf, 20 km from the coast of Kuwait City. The island was an important trading station on the sea route between the civilizations of Mesopotamia and the civilizations scattered on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. The island was considered an ancient religious center of important importance in the Gulf in ancient times. It was also a pioneer in establishing one of the first urban centers in the Arabian Gulf region.During the Dilmun era, that is, about 3000 years ago, during the period that witnessed the emergence of human civilization in Bahrain, the inhabitants of Failaka had established their own civilization and religion. It is believed that one of the words from which the name "Failaka" is derived is the Greek word "phylakio" (Ancient Greek: φυλάκιο), which means a remote outpost or outpost.
It is located in the north of Kuwait off the Iraqi coast, one kilometer away from the Iraqi coast. It is named due to its low and slanted shape. Where colloquially, if the cloth has (warb) if it has an inclination in one of its corners, and in the tongue of the Arabs (al-warba) means it is the hole below. It is characterized by a large group of lagoons that are usually covered with tidal waters, its soil is sandy, and its coasts are low clay. The island is a good bird sanctuary after the marshes were drained. The seagull is one of the waterfowl that is found on mud flats and coasts most days of the year. One of the most important aquatic animals that are found on its muddy coasts is the aquatic animal (Bushlambo).
It is a sandy island, small in size, with low coasts, and it is uninhabited and devoid of residents. Kubbar Island is about 34 km east of Fahaheel, and it is one of the most beautiful Kuwaiti islands, as it has many coral reefs. Kubbar Island is characterized by its calm, clear waters, soft sands, and the large number of flocks of rare birds such as terns, which attract sea lovers, fishing, and photography enthusiasts to visit, and it is one of the medium-sized islands. It was named Kabir due to the presence of the red shafallah plant, which is also called Kabir.
It is a small, uninhabited island located to the southeast of Failaka Island, about four kilometers away from it. It is one of the best places in Kuwait for fishing and grouper fish breed in it, and it is said that it was inhabited from a long time ago, and this is not excluded because it is located near an island with a long history, which is Failaka Island.
It is an oval island with low and deep shores that even large ships can anchor on its shores. It is located at the southernmost end of the Kuwaiti maritime borders with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.This island has been famous since ancient times for the presence of pearls, as diving ships were heading towards its coasts and sea to search for oysters. Seagulls and flamingos abound, and rare birds such as flamingos live on some of its islands. It is the second island to be liberated from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait after Qaruh Island.
A small island located in the northwestern side of Failaka Island, 3.3 km away from it. It is about 1.2 kilometers long and 800 meters wide (area about 0.75 km2).The island is characterized by a large group of birds and sea turtles that swim around the coast of the island.
It is the smallest of the Kuwaiti islands in area and the most intrusive into the sea, as it is 37.5 km from the coast of Al-Zour. It is a sandy island surrounded on all sides by blue waters of relatively shallow depth, and the island is not seen from long distances due to its lowness. Many flocks of diverse seabirds live on the island. The island of Qaruh is considered the first Kuwaiti territory liberated after the second Gulf War, as it was liberated on January 25, 1991.
It is located in the northwestern side of Kuwait, inside Al-Joun. It was inhabited and its history dates back to the Bronze Age, but at present it is not inhabited. Islamic antiquities dating back to the Abbasid era were discovered there, and its archaeological sites are older than the antiquities of Failaka Island. The island is called Al-Awda (the Big Island) to distinguish it from the nearby Shuwaikh Island, and it is said that it was named by this name due to the large number of ants there in summer. Many types of fish and various aquatic organisms multiply near its shores in most months of the year, such as crabs, slime hoppers (bochlambo) and oysters, in addition to good types of fish such as mead, cyprinid and shrimp.
It is a small island, known today as the free zone and the port of Shuwaikh, and it was called by other names such as Akkaz and Al-Qurain. It was located adjacent to the coast of the southern Golan and about one kilometer away from the coast. The features of the island have been lost at the present time due to the extension that included the port of Shuwaikh And fill the sea separating them. Excavation missions interested in antiquities around the hills of the island found scattered fragments of pottery and stones that were used in the past in construction, some of which turned out to date back to the second millennium BC, and go back to the Bronze Ages, while others date back to the Islamic period.
