Al Anba, 27 October 2025: Kuwait Municipality has announced significant modifications to the building specifications and commercial ratios for the Educational, Cultural, and Entertainment Centre project on Abdullah Al-Ahmad Street.

The revised plans detail three distinct building plots. Plot A will feature a 40-storey building, including three underground parking levels, 14 floors dedicated to cultural, entertainment, educational, and commercial rental spaces, and 25 floors allocated for either hotel accommodation, administrative offices, or a combination of both.

Plot B will comprise an 11-storey structure, incorporating three underground parking levels. The ground floor through to the tenth floor will house rental spaces for cultural, entertainment, educational, and commercial activities, topped by a recreational roof area featuring green spaces and complimentary children’s play facilities.

Plot C will be developed as a public car park building with six floors above ground and three basement levels. The rooftop will be converted into a free public skating garden.

The municipality has also adjusted the rental space allocation, stipulating that commercial activities, including retail shops, restaurants, and cafes, must not exceed 60% of the total rental area. The remaining minimum 40% is designated for educational, cultural, and entertainment activities.

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