Qaruh Island

Qaruh Island is a small island in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Kuwait. It is a low-lying, sandy islet within Kuwait’s northern island group.

There are limited or no permanent facilities on the island and it is generally not developed for tourism. Natural features are typical of small Arabian Gulf islets, with sandy shores and sparse vegetation.

The island does not have a documented long history of settlement and is primarily of local geographic interest. Visits are occasional and usually arranged from the Kuwaiti mainland by private boat.

Qaruh Island sits off Kuwait’s northern shore in the Persian Gulf. It is reached by sea from the Kuwaiti coast and lies among other small coastal islands in Kuwaiti waters.

• Uninhabited island: A small, low-lying island in Kuwait’s territorial waters of the Persian Gulf that is not permanently inhabited.

Qaruh Island is offshore from Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi and Failaka coastlines. Visits require a private boat; arrange passage from commercial marinas in Kuwait City or contact local fishing operators in Mina Al-Ahmadi.

Because it lies in open water and may be subject to maritime regulations, confirm permissions with the Kuwait Ports Authority or local tour operators before attempting a landing.

• Confirm permissions before visiting-some offshore islands in the Gulf can be subject to maritime restrictions.
• Bring binoculars and a tide chart; the island's best views are from small boats at low tide.
• Ask local fishermen in Mina Al-Ahmadi for a reliable boat operator rather than approaching boats at random.