Kubbar

The Kuwaiti Island

Uninhabited Kubbar Island lies at a distance of 18 nautical miles south of Failaka Island opposite Al-Fahaheel coastline, and 19 nautical miles from Al-Zoor coast. A solar-powered lighthouse was built there as well as a natural landing field for helicopters. It has many species of rare plants, in addition to some scarce corals. There are low hills in middle of the island, which gradually slope towards sea level. Its shores are quite and its sand is soft. Seagulls and flamingos exist there in great numbers. A compelling reason to select Kubbar as the first protected natural environment among the numerous Kuwaiti Islands is its unique natural state. Preliminary measures such as limiting human activities on the island and its coast were implemented to protect the island from pollution, which would threaten its natural life. These measures were taken following the desertion of some rare birds and the disappearance of rare plants from the island. Tourism will surely flourish on the island once the project to turn it into a protected zone has been implemented.