The Gulf Road is coveted for its amazing sea vistas and is the main hub for new construction of future buildings and renovations.

Much of the old souk had been built over, but the feel and atmosphere of the past albeit remains visible at the traditional precincts of this shopping district.

It has undertaken a major face lift in recent times primarily due to ever-expanding commercial real estate on the Gulf Road.

Increasing rental prices have gradually pushed out its working class expatriate community towards the interior districts of Kuwait.

During the Gulf War Salmiya was destroyed by invading Iraqi occupation, but from 1993 onward it was gradually rebuilt and re-populated.

The old rugged 3-storied buildings and open fields, which Salmiya was famous for, have given way to high density layouts of high-rise apartments and complexes.

The beach front, once a hub and harbor for the fishing and pearl diving community, has been transformed into a well-developed and modern bustling commercial avenue.

[2] Boulevard Park is a massive park and mall in Salmiya which encompasses 353 thousand square meters including outstanding a shopping mall, restaurant village, train station & tunnel, cricket pavilion, and huge landscape including fountains, lakes, and several outdoor play grounds.

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre includes six massive museums in one place inclusive of: There are several educational institutions located in Salmiya.