Bayan area
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Bayan is a residential area within the Hawalli Governorate of Kuwait
, consisting of thirteen blocks, and situated approximately 15 kilometres away from the capital, Kuwait City
. Its naming was inspired by the fact that it's an area of higher altitude in comparison to its surrounding Mishref
, Salwa
and Rumaithiya
. The Kuwait Government headquarters are located in Bayan Palace
which houses its own mosque and gardens within its walls. Beside it, the main skyline feature are quintessentially Kuwaiti Water Towers (known for their white-and-blue vertical stripes and long mushroom form), as nine of them are arranged in a diamond shape.
Bayan also houses several international embassies, including that of the United States of America
, Belgium
, and Thailand
. As with other residential areas in Kuwait, there are the basics features which include, bus stations, several supermarkets (one open 24 hours a day), mosques, bakeries, sand football fields, schools (from kindergarten to secondary school), a park, a hospital and dental centre, a jogging path, and a sports club. Almost each residential building has its own unique appearance, as most tend to be privately owned, making this area like some others architecturally diverse.
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
, consisting of thirteen blocks, and situated approximately 15 kilometres away from the capital, Kuwait City
Kuwait City
-Suburbs:Although the districts below are not usually recognized as suburbs, the following is a list of a few areas surrounding Kuwait city:Al-Salam ""السلام"" -Economy:...
. Its naming was inspired by the fact that it's an area of higher altitude in comparison to its surrounding Mishref
Mishref
Mishref is a residential area in Kuwait within the Hawalli Governorate, South of Bayan and west of Salwa. It is located in Mishref District.Mishref is divided into two main districts: Mishref, and West Mishref.MISHREF: Is home to:...
, Salwa
Salwa
Salwa is a suburb of the, Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait, bordering Rumaithiya to the north and Messila to the south. To the east , it overlooks the Persian Gulf...
and Rumaithiya
Rumaithiya
Al Rumaithiya is part of the Hawalli Governorate in the country of Kuwait. It is a large, mainly residential, suburb....
. The Kuwait Government headquarters are located in Bayan Palace
Bayan Palace
Bayan Palace is the main palace of the Amir of Kuwait. It is located in the Bayan area. The palace is an internationally acclaimed architectural achievement....
which houses its own mosque and gardens within its walls. Beside it, the main skyline feature are quintessentially Kuwaiti Water Towers (known for their white-and-blue vertical stripes and long mushroom form), as nine of them are arranged in a diamond shape.
Bayan also houses several international embassies, including that of the United States of America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, and Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. As with other residential areas in Kuwait, there are the basics features which include, bus stations, several supermarkets (one open 24 hours a day), mosques, bakeries, sand football fields, schools (from kindergarten to secondary school), a park, a hospital and dental centre, a jogging path, and a sports club. Almost each residential building has its own unique appearance, as most tend to be privately owned, making this area like some others architecturally diverse.