PAHW - Subiya Urban Development (Al-Sabriya Project)
The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) is undertaking the construction of a mixed-use urban development at Al-Sabriya City, located in the Sabriya area of northern Kuwait. The project covers approximately 80 square kilometres (expandable to 110 square kilometres) and will deliver around 52,000-55,000 housing units.
It will include essential infrastructure such as a 3-5 GW power plant, water treatment and desalination systems, sewage and drainage networks, plus road and transport infrastructure. Additional features comprise commercial and investment zones, a marina, public services, and two worker accommodation cities. The purpose is to address housing demand, support urban expansion, and align with Kuwait Vision 2035 as one of the countryâs landmark housing initiatives.
The US$21,772 million program includes the following:
1. Construction of 52,625 residential units
2. Construction of schools
3. Construction of hospitals
4. Construction of police stations
5. Construction of mosques
6. Construction of sports and entertainment facilities
7. Construction of roads and bridges
8. Construction of buildings
9. Construction of water and sewage system
10. Installation of the electricity system
11. Development of public gardens
12. Installation of elevators
13. Installation of security systems
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15 April 2026
Subiya Urban Development (Al-Sabriya Project): Worker's City: Metallurgical Corporation of China (MCC) is expected to sign the main contract. (Source: MEED)
29 July 2025
Subiya Urban Development (Al-Sabriya Project): Main Roads and Infrastructure Works: The consultancy tender was issued on April 05, 2025, and the bid submission deadline is on August 17, 2025.
21 February 2025
We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.
17 April 2024
We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.
31 August 2023
The project continues to be on hold and the time frame for its revival is unknown at this juncture.
03 February 2023
The project was created based on market news in 2006 and it is in study stage since 2006. Since then, there is no news or official confirmation on the project. Therefore, the status of the profile, has been changed to on-hold.
12 October 2022
We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.
05 July 2022
The project is still in the initial stage of development.
09 March 2022
The project is still in its initial stage of development.
21 September 2021
The project is still in its initial stage of development.
23 March 2021
The project is still in its initial stage of development.
24 September 2020
The project is still in its initial stage of development.
10 February 2020
The project is still in its initial stage of development.
18 July 2019
The project is still in its initial stage of development.
14 October 2018
The project is in its initial stages of development.
05 June 2018
Planning activities are underway.
23 March 2018
Planning activities are underway.
27 September 2017
Planning activities are underway.
13 June 2017
Planning activities are underway.
17 May 2017
Planning activities are underway.
28 March 2017
A draft law has been submitted to develop the project and initial meetings were held. Further detailed discussions are expected to be held after which the project will receive approval.
09 January 2017
The parliament has agreed to set up a technical team to look into the draft law and the future development of the Silk City Authority.
10 October 2016
The project is still under initial planning stage. It is likely to be implemented in the next 5-year plan from 2020-2021 to 2024-2025.
09 June 2016
McKinsey & Company is currently reviewing and assessing the project.
02 December 2015
We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.
09 September 2015
We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.
04 June 2015
We have not been able to obtain further updates on this project. We have retained the same project stage and amended the key dates accordingly. We will update the profile as soon as we obtain any new information.
17 March 2015
ndustry sources have stated that the project is under review by the higher authorities in the government to plan for its future implementation. The state cabinet is still in discussion to create a separate body to overlook the development of the Bubiyan Island & Subiya Housing project. It has been announced that up to 70% of development area would be used for residential purposes.
22 July 2014
The project is in its initial stages of development.
14 May 2014
The Kuwait Municipality has finalised the new masterplan for the project and has also secured approvals for the land.
10 April 2014
Design activities are underway.
08 January 2014
Kuwait council of ministers are reviewing the project proposal.
26 November 2013
Public Authority for Housing Welfare and Partnerships Technical Bureau will oversee the project implementation works.
28 February 2013
The project is planned to be implemented in a BOT contract under PPP format.
21 December 2012
Consultants are Original masterplan (1980s) : Kuwaiti Engineering Group / Dar al-Handasah (Shair & Partners), Initial Masterplan (2003-2007): Parsons Brinckerhoff International / HOK International / Healey Baker / Gulf Consult / Mouchel Program Management (2004-2006): Hill-SDPM Masterplan Redesign (2011-2012): Gulf Consult / Malone Given Parsons :
03 October 2012
Kuwait council of ministers are reviewing the project proposal.
18 September 2012
Masterplan design works completed.Final reports will be submitted to the client i.e. the Kuwait Municipality in the coming months after which it is planned to be tabled to the government for its approval. However, industry sources indicate that the submission to the government will be delayed due to unknown reasons.
24 May 2012
Masterplan works are underway and it is expected to be completed in mid-2012.
26 March 2012
The masterplan is expected to be completed in mid-2012 after which it wil be presented to the government for approval.
26 June 2011
Industry sources indicate that the project had been put on hold after its masterplan designs were completed. So far the time frame of revival of the project has not yet been revealed
23 August 2008
The masterplan on the project is complete. However, the project is currently on hold on account of the ministry officials debating whether to carry out the project on a BOT-basis or to allow a private developer to carry out the development.
22 November 2006
The consultants will be required to upgrade the original masterplan to take into account new economic and demographic developments since its formulation almost 20 years ago. The masterplan covers socio-economic and geotechnical studies, urban and traffic planning, road, landscape and infrastructure design and cost estimation.Masterplan is expected to be completed by Q1 2008.
27 July 2006
Feasibility study has been completed. The government is planning to open the project for the private investors, however, no time frame has been provided for the same.
22 March 2006
PAHW announced plans to construct a residential city in Kuwait.