Offices to rent in Kuwait: prices, permits and terms
Small offices in Kuwait are listed at about KWD 250 to 290 a month in Hawalli and Salmiya for around 16 square metres, and at KWD 450 a month for 35 square metres in the capital, with two months free. Listings show asking prices only, not final terms. The quickest way to see current offers for your area is to send a free request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Kuwait, November 2026 (rental listings)| Space | Monthly rent |
|---|
| About 16 square metres, Hawalli and Salmiya | KWD 250 to 290 |
| About 35 square metres, capital | KWD 450, two months free |
| About 30 square metres | KWD 200 (term not given in the listing) |
| About 95 square metres | KWD 550 (term not given in the listing) |
| Shared desk, per person | from KWD 350 |
One listing in Salmiya is marked as negotiable at KWD 300, so it is worth asking whether the asking price can move.
Permit and paperwork before you sign
Some listings state that an office is licensed by the municipality and has an automatic number. Request both in writing before any payment. If you need the address for your commercial registration, ask the landlord whether the premises can be used for that and which documents are required. Free months or grace periods appear in some listings, so make sure they are written into the contract.
Summer heat and the viewing season
Kuwait is a desert country: summers are very hot from May to September, and winters are mild from November to March. November is therefore a comfortable month for viewing offices and walking between them. If you plan to use the office in summer, ask about air conditioning capacity and who pays the electricity bill, since cooling runs all day in the heat.
How offices are priced and rented
Rent is usually quoted in KWD per month, with the area in square metres. Shared offices are priced per person per month, and a few listings mention hourly or daily rates. Prices vary by area, so name your area in the request: Kuwait City, Hawalli, Farwaniya, Ahmadi or Jahra. Also say whether you need a generator or a shelter in the building.
On BlaBlaPrice the request is free. Describe what you need in the chat, with the area, the number of workplaces, the layout and whether the office is furnished. The AI asks about anything missing and searches office listings and landlords in Kuwait, then shows what it found. Registered landlords reply in the chat with their offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Browse commercial property for rent or coworking spaces.
Questions and answers
How much does an office cost to rent in Kuwait?
Listings show about KWD 250 to 290 a month for around 16 square metres in Hawalli and Salmiya, and KWD 450 a month for 35 square metres in the capital. These are asking prices and change by area and finish.
What should I check before signing an office lease?
Ask for the municipal licence and automatic number in writing, check whether the address can be used for your commercial registration, and make sure any free months are in the contract.
Is it better to view offices in winter?
Yes, winters from November to March are mild, while summers from May to September are very hot. If you plan summer use, ask about air conditioning and electricity costs.
Can I rent an office by the hour or by the day?
Some listings show hourly or daily rates, but most are monthly. Say in your request how long you need the office.