Khabary Future City

Khabary is the Arabic word for an oasis

in the sand, where children splashed

and played and adults renewed family

bonds and fading friendships. In these

landmarks from Kuwait’s history, people

and nature came together in a space of

pure enjoyment.

On a strip of wasteland in Fahaheel, a new

Khabary will emerge. Like its namesake,

Kuwait’s future city will be an oasis, where

every generation has the opportunity to

renew itself. The beautifully landscaped

parks and architecturally stunning

buildings will create an environment that

welcomes families and visitors; the mix

of homes and shops and offices and

medical facilities will add to the sense

of community. And, like the khabaries

of the past, Khabary Future City will

become a landmark, not just in Kuwait,

but throughout the region.

A New Khabary

Today’s oases are rarely found in the desert. Instead, malls and shopping areas, restaurants and

cafes, parks and playgrounds are the preferred gathering places of the young and old. All these will be

found in Khabary.

Khabary Future Community

Branded Khabary Future City, Khabary will be

much more than a city; it will be Kuwait’s next

desirable community. In addition to the leisure

facilities, Khabary will host a five star hotel,

thousands of elegant apartments and serviced

residential buildings, optimised professional

office space, and medical facilities, including a

state-of-the-art hospital.

Khabary will also use innovative technology

throughout the project, conserving water and

electricity and introducing a waste disposal

system that would have stretched the bounds

of science fiction just a decade ago. Best of all,

combined technologies, brought together in the

iconic canopy; create a car-free pedestrian area

that’s a full ten degrees Celsius cooler than the

temperature outside the covered area.

Building a City and a Community

In every respect, Khabary is a big project. The

car park, for example, holds 15,000 cars and two

monorail lines to allow people to move easily to

and from the parking to any part of the 232,000

m2 project.

Just as the sun moves from East to West, so

does Khabary. In the East, closest to the sea,

will be a landscaped park large enough to hold

recreation areas of every type – from picnics to

pick-up football games. A petting zoo, featuring

animals from bunnies to baby camels, will be

both educational and enjoyable for young

children. Harried adults may prefer the escape

offered by quiet corners of the park, perfect for

reading, painting or simply taking a break

A short walk west, under the canopy and across

the pedestrian bridge, will bring visitors to the

hub of Khabary. Bearing in mind that the canopy

reduces the temperature in this area by 10

degrees, lingering outside people watching and

window shopping will seem appealing. However,

that would mean missing the incredible malls

and the breathtaking 30 storey atrium in the five

star hotel.

Serviced apartments, a fully equipped business

centre, and a conference centre outfitted

with everything necessary for a successful

convention or a grand celebration complete the

service segment of this area. Two residential

towers add to the sense of community.

The western-most portion of Khabary is

dedicated to family. Dominated by residential

towers and serviced apartments, this section

was designed to create a neighbourhood. Large

open spaces, dotted with fountains, gardens

and play areas, and sheltered by the canopy,

encourage families to be outside . . . talking,

sharing, and playing. A hospital and medical

centre add to the sense of security and the

sense of community.

The list of innovative solutions incorporated

in Khabary is almost as grand as the project

itself. From inception to completion, providing

solutions has been a critical design and

development element. Some ideas were obvious

– the lack of executive level housing in Fahaheel

helped define the facilities included in the

residential towers and the serviced apartments.

Others were much more creative.

Solar panels and other energy conservation

technologies will make Khabary’s electricity

consumption incredibly low. Water saving

technology, that doesn’t result in a reduction of

water pressure, will reduce usage by 40%.

An advanced waste management system

eliminates the accumulation of waste on the

property and the presence of garbage trucks

in or around Khabary. Instead, this innovative solution uses special vacuum systems to immediately draw waste from the bins to a central collection site. At the site, recyclable materials can be set aside and the remaining garbage compacted into cubes that require lesslandfill space.

Transportation issues have been tackled head on. A ring road will be built by the developer; with 26 access roads that will allow cars to move in and out of Khabary quickly. This will virtually eliminate the road congestion caused by cars waiting to enter parking facilities. 15,000 parking spaces ensure that finding a space won’t be a problem. Where the parking space is will be irrelevant, as the monorail system, the first in the region, will help move visitors andresidents around the 2 km property.

The canopy, running from the sea to the hospital, is not only innovative; it is destined to become an icon of new Kuwait. Using a mixture of technologies, including landscaping science, building placement, construction processes, and fabrication materials, the canopy creates an oasis that invites outdoor activities virtuallyall year round.

Finally, recognising that beauty is just as important as efficiency, the developers made aesthetic appeal a key element of both the architectural and landscaping brief. To ensure that the visual harmony of Khabary isn’t diminished by work executed by outside entities, the developers have taken responsibility for developing even thoseaspects technically the responsibility of the government.

Innovative Thinking

The Khabary Advantage

When technology and aesthetics blend as well

as they do in Khabary; when planning and

execution exceed expectations; the results

have to be spectacular. Throughout Khabary,

they are and that’s the Khabary advantage.

From the very beginning, Khabary was designed

to be a community, with people and quality of life

as the projects primary building blocks. The green

parks in the hospital, one of which is dedicated

to children, are grand examples of how this was

applied.

Another example is the measured integration

of homes and retail space. Reminiscent of

the days when the corner store was a regular

destination and the man at the ice cream shop

knew the favourite flavour of every kid in the

neighbourhood, Khabary allows a positive union

of residential and commercial space to create a

true community.

Because it is served by a ring road, underground

parking, and an innovative waste system that

collects garbage off-site, the entire 2 km project

is a vehicle free pedestrian zone. While that’s

exciting for adults, it is a real gift to the children in

Khabary who won’t have to worry about traffic at

crucial moments in football matches or when still

wobbly on their bikes.

Finally, the profusion of green space, in the

park by the sea and in smaller parks throughout

Khabary, virtually guarantees that everyone can

find a patch of grass when they need to. Whether

it’s for a five minute breath of fresh air or a five

hour afternoon picnic, Khabary recognises that

quality is just as important outside as in.

The Impact of Khabary

Kuwait is growing almost exponentially and

that’s generally good news. However, if that

growth is concentrated in already congested

areas the end result is rarely positive. Khabary

offers an alternative - a well planned, well

serviced community in one of the country’s

more underdeveloped areas.

When complete, Kuwait’s future city will offer

homes for 2,571 families and jobs for more

than 7,000 people - professional and support

positions. The residents alone will inject

more than KD9,255,600 per year into the

Fahaheel economy.

The hospital and medical clinics will reduce

the demand and delays at existing medical

facilities. Businesses operating south of Salmiya

will find life is easier when they can book their

conference in Khabary’s new facilities and put

their guests in the country’s newest five star

hotel. Professionals not currently operating

outside Kuwait City will enjoy having the choice

between dedicated office towers and a full

service business centre.

With 26 roads leading into and out of the 15,000

car parking lot, residents aren’t the only ones

who will be able to take advantage of the

extraordinary new shopping malls. On a par

with the best malls in the world, shopping in

Khabary means no parking headaches even on

a busy day.

Finally, committed to maintaining the aesthetic

harmony of Khabary, the developers are funding

and implementing KD5.5 million landscaping

and infrastructure plans in areas that are

the responsibility of the government. When

complete, Khabary will set a new standard for

quality living in the region and, to the developers,

that is worth much more than mere money.

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Living In Khabary

Whether it’s a celebration of Kuwait’s National Day or

a child’s birthday, living in Khabary is about “living”,

about escaping the wearisome work/home grind and

actually enjoying life. The tools necessary for building

an exceptional life are included in Khabary’s plans.

Gardens planted with beautiful flower beds invite

readers to settle in the sun and enjoy their favourite

book. Gardens left green are meant for the more

active play of children of every age. The large park

between the sea and the shopping area marries both

and adds cafes, a petting zoo, a regulation football

pitch, and other sports facilities.

The iconic canopy, itself a wonder, creates an area

similar to the old town square, where people are

comfortable congregating. And when the children

wander off, aimlessly on one of the paths or

purposefully to get ice cream, the absence of traffic

throughout Khabary means parents can rest easy.

Of course, “living” requires going inside sometimes

and Khabary’s attention to detail was just as focused

when planning interior spaces. The apartments are

both lavish and liveable. Open plans, grand windows,

and generous balconies make Khabary’s homes as

inviting as its parks and gardens.

Restaurants, fine dining to funky-fresh, abound in

Khabary, for those occasions when cooking seems

a chore. The malls offer everything a visitor could

want, including an entertaining diversion when being

indoors is a must. Residents will have the luxury of

mixing indoors and out, strolling from their home to

the cinema, for example, for a late movie.

In Khabary

Living in Khabary, working in Khabary, or just visiting Khabary: however you are a part of this new

community, you will find your space. Be it sitting quietly by a fountain and watching life around you

one day; enjoying a latte at a café under the canopy the next; or in the stands cheering on your favourite

footballer the day after that, Khabary invites you to be part of Kuwait’s future city, a neighbourhood in

the making.

PO Box 21876, Safat 13079, Kuwait

Tel: 2443221, 2414536 Fax: 2414535 Website: www.khabary.com