The British camp was built in Sulaibikhat during the British mandate, and consisted of approximately 200 bungalow-style residential units, contained within a fenced area on the Persian Gulf.

After being deserted by the British at the end of the British mandate in 1961, the camp was occupied by senior government employees (doctors, engineers, pharmacists, veterinarians, lawyers, judges, etc.)

The Camp had its own police station, its own supermarket (the "Salwa Market"), and at one stage a laundry outlet and a hairstylist.

That continued to be the case until 1980, when the residents were relocated and the camp was demolished.

The group has over 170 members and actively maintains contact between the former residents.