Housing backlogs and outdated infrastructure have plagued Kuwait's real estate sector for years, but thanks to the government's ambitious Vision 2035, a pipeline of new megaprojects and planned cities has been established to address both today's needs, and those anticipated in the future. Key projects include the USD100-billion-plus Silk City and the ongoing expansion of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City, while trends like mixed-use facilities and vertical housing lead modern design trends.
"Kuwait represents one of the region's most promising emerging markets, one that is full of potential and poised for transformation," said Khaled El Mir, Country Managing Director of Egis Kuwait. He attributes the maturation of Kuwait's infrastructure ecosystem to the international exposure of local stakeholders, which has "led government entities to embed more advanced requirements in their projects, such as smart city features, district cooling, and mixed-use planning." Between 2016 and 2018, his company developed the Urban Manual, Zoning Code, District Cooling Study, and Smart City Study for the Al-Mutlaa project, which laid the groundwork for sustainable, smart infrastructure, and serves as a reference point for projects today.
