Municipal Technical Committee Approves Development of Al-Masila Beach... Allocates 5% of Area for Commercial Use

The Technical Committee of the Municipal Council approved, during its meeting today, the Ministry of Finance’s request to amend the Municipal Council’s decision regarding the development project of Al-Masila Beach (“Beach 2”), which is owned by the Tourism Projects Company and covers a total area of approximately 70,334.5 square meters.

Speaking to the press, Eng. Manira Al-Amir, Chairperson of the Technical Committee, stated that the committee reviewed several regulatory, service-oriented, and developmental files during its meeting. These included the development of the Al-Masila Beach project, changing the designated use of the parking site serving the Public Prosecution building in the Shuwaikh Administrative Area, allocating a freshwater route in the Al-Rahiya and Um Tawain areas, and amending the distribution of transit passenger hotels in the new T2 passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport.

Al-Amir clarified that these files address diverse needs, ranging from the development of public facilities and enhancement of government services to regulating urban land uses and providing spaces for recreational and sports activities, in accordance with regulatory requirements and the needs of relevant authorities.

She added that the most prominent file under discussion involved the proposed amendment to regulate construction, commercial, recreational, sports, and cultural land uses. Under this proposal, 5% of the site area—equivalent to approximately 3,516.7 square meters—would be allocated for commercial uses, including retail shops, restaurants, and cafes. Meanwhile, 15% of the area—equivalent to approximately 10,550.1 square meters—would be designated for covered recreational, training, educational, and sports uses, along with supporting facilities. The proposed activities include an integrated recreational, training, and educational center; indoor and outdoor children’s play areas; exhibitions; museums; covered sports fields; water activities; skiing halls; theaters; cinemas; a health club; festival and event squares; and multi-purpose recreational facilities.

Al-Amir noted that the technical opinion included approval of the amendment to the previous decision, with the condition that service areas are not counted within the construction area. It also mandated the submission and approval of detailed plans by the competent authorities prior to issuing permits, coordination with the Ministry of Finance regarding the concluded contract, and obtaining approval from the General Directorate of Traffic.

She further explained that the committee reviewed the Ministry of Justice’s request to change the use of the land previously designated as a multi-story parking lot serving the Public Prosecution building and adjacent structures in the Shuwaikh Administrative Area. The site would be repurposed for an administrative building and a multi-story parking facility, covering an area of approximately 6,625.37 square meters according to the survey plans. This request is implemented pursuant to Cabinet Decision No. (224), issued on February 24, 2026, concerning the necessary measures to enable the Public Prosecution to construct its administrative building and parking facilities on the site.

Al-Amir emphasized that the technical opinion approved the request, subject to the condition that the building height does not exceed ten floors, and that a detailed traffic study be submitted to the Structural Planning Directorate and approved prior to implementation. Additionally, coordination with relevant ministries and entities must be ensured, and their requirements must be met before execution.

She stated that, in the context of supporting infrastructure needs, the committee addressed the request from the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy to allocate a freshwater pipeline corridor approximately 480 meters long and 5 meters wide in the Al-Rahiya and Umm Tawainj areas, extending from the intersection of the Sixth Ring Road adjacent to the Ammunition Camp, with the aim of supplying the newly designated Jara Camp. She added that, according to the official correspondence, the study showed no conflicts and that the site is suitable. The technical opinion approved the allocation of the corridor, subject to compliance with the requirements of the Sub-Committee for Utilities and Public Services and coordination with them prior to implementation, with the possibility of adjusting the corridor’s lengths and coordinates within the prescribed limits if infrastructure services or regulatory requirements so dictate.

She also emphasized the file concerning the development of the new passenger terminal (T2) at Kuwait International Airport, following the Ministry of Public Works’ request to amend the previous decision regarding commercial spaces, allowing the area designated for the transit passenger hotel to be divided into two separate hotels, one in the eastern wing and the other in the western wing. She noted that the amendment aims to redistribute the total hotel area of 7,500 square meters without adding new construction or commercial areas. The technical opinion approved the amendment to the clause on the number of hotels, specifying two hotels for transit passengers within the approved total area, while adhering to the remaining areas and conditions stipulated in the previous decision.

Princess Al-Amir affirmed that the files reviewed by the committee reflect the diverse technical aspects of the Municipal Council’s work, ranging from the development of recreational and tourism projects to supporting government utilities and service networks, and regulating land use to ensure compliance with approved regulations and the requirements of relevant authorities.