Hawalli



Hawally is the capital of the Hawalli Governorate, a district in the State of Kuwait, about 6 km south of Kuwait City. Hawally is a large suburb and the commercial center for most computer-related goods in Kuwait. Prior to the first Gulf War, it housed a large number of Palestinians, but many were expelled after the war. Hawally is home to many of the Arab and other expat populations in Kuwait. Hawalli governorate's population as of June 30, 2012 was 820,802 residents.

See

 * The Al Qadsiya sports club is in Hawally. Its football stadium is one of the most famous in Kuwait and is a popular venue for many international matches that happen within the region.
 * Hawally Park is a theme park in the center of the governorate. Close to Hawally Park is Muhallab Mall with many upscale shops.

Buy
Computers, cell phones, electronics, trophies, shishas: each of these products has an "area" along Hawally's major shopping streets, Tunis Avenue, Beirut Avenue and others, where shops selling the same items are grouped directly in proximity or in two or three buildings adjoining each other. Kuwait's largest bookstore, an outlet of the pan-Arab Jarir chain, is located within Hawally Park, and offers an excellent, large selection of both English and Arabic books as well as electronics, stationery and other goods.

Eat
Hawally is the home to dozens of restaurants of every description.

Sleep
Hawally is home to numerous international hotels.