Andalous

Andalous (Al-Andalus) is a residential suburb in Al Farwaniyah Governorate, located near the Sixth Ring Road in the western part of the Kuwait City metropolitan area. Named after the historical Islamic civilization of Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain), the suburb is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with villa-style housing and wide streets. It is predominantly Kuwaiti in population and has a calm, suburban character away from the busy commercial strips of Farwaniyah and Jleeb. The area is close to several large educational institutions and government facilities.

By Plane

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 12 km south of Andalous, about a 15-minute drive via the Sixth Ring Road. Taxi fare is KD 5–8.

By Train

Limited Information available

By Car / Road

Andalous is accessed via the Sixth Ring Road (Route 60) near its intersection with the Ghazali Road extension. From Kuwait City, it is 20 km southwest (20–25 minutes). Public transport is very limited.

Car is essential. The suburb is not walkable and has no concentrated commercial centre. Taxis are available but must be called by phone or app.

• Andalous Park: A neighbourhood park with playgrounds and greenery.

• Andalous Central Mosque: A well-maintained local mosque.

• Nearby: Kuwait University campuses (Shadadiya, Sabah Al-Salem): Large university campuses with modern architecture (no public access to most buildings).

• Visit nearby shopping malls (The Avenues, The Gate Mall): 10–15 minutes drive.

• Nearby: Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre (15 min north): A world-class museum complex covering science, natural history, and Islamic heritage.

• Andalous Restaurant: A local diner serving Kuwaiti classics. Mid-range.
• Nearby malls: Hundreds of dining options at The Avenues and The Gate Mall.
• Al Fanar Restaurant (nearby): Traditional Gulf cuisine.

Alcohol is not available. Coffee shops and juice bars operate within the mall complexes. Bottled water is recommended.

• Budget: Khaitan Hotel Apartments (5 km northwest) from KD 15–25.
• Mid-range: Holiday Inn Kuwait Al Thuraya City (10 km east) from KD 35–50.
• Upscale: Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait City or Sheraton Kuwait (15–20 km north) from KD 55–90.

• Andalous Co-operative Society: The neighbourhood supermarket for daily needs.
• The Avenues Mall (10 min east): One of the largest malls in the Middle East.
• The Gate Mall (10 min south): Convenient for shopping and dining.

• Al Farwaniyah (8 km south): Parks and restaurants. 12 minutes.
• Kuwait City (20 km north): The capital with its museums and towers. 20–25 minutes.
• Salmiya (15 km east): Coastal dining and The Scientific Center. 18 minutes.
• Jahra (15 km west): Red Palace and Al Jahra Nature Reserve. 20 minutes.
• Al Ahmadi (35 km south): KOC Exhibition and oil town. 30 minutes.