Messila Beach project opening set for coming months
KUWAIT: The Messila Beach Project (Plage 2) has entered its final stages, with its official opening scheduled in the coming months, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) during an inspection tour on Wednesday, Sheikh Sabah Bader said the nearly completed project represents a modern recreational outlet and a significant addition to Kuwait's family-oriented tourism offerings. Once open, it will deliver a premium experience in comfort, leisure, and variety, in line with regional standards. Sheikh Sabah emphasized the importance of public-private sector collaboration in advancing tourism infrastructure and aligning services with the expectations of citizens and residents.
The project aims to develop Messila Beach into a modern, integrated facility spanning 70,000 square meters. It will feature recreational and sports activities to meet the needs of visitors of all age groups year-round, with the goal of creating a family-friendly attraction. The development includes water games for various age groups, swimming pools, sports and marine activities, as well as restaurants, cafés, and retail outlets to serve visitors.
'The Messila Beach Project is among the most prominent family entertainment developments by the company and a core part of our strategy to boost tourism,' said Abdullah Al-Jaafar, CEO of Touristic Enterprises Company.
Al-Jaafar emphasized that the final stages are focused on quality assurance and ensuring the visitor experience reflects global best practices in family entertainment. Once opened, the beach complex is expected to become one of Kuwait's flagship recreational destinations. — Agencies
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