Kuwait's BEST 2BHK Family Home in Al-Bidaa: Code Housing Awaits!

Code Housing Al-Bidaa-2BHK-Family Only Kuwait

Kuwait's BEST 2BHK Family Home in Al-Bidaa: Code Housing Awaits!

Kuwait's BEST 2BHK Family Home in Al-Bidaa: Code Housing Awaits! - A Review (and a Confession)

Okay, folks, listen up! I'm still recovering from my stay at Kuwait's BEST 2BHK Family Home in Al-Bidaa, the one they call "Code Housing Awaits!" And lemme tell you, after sifting through a mountain of options, booking this place felt less like a decision and more like… crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Spoiler alert: it delivered, and then some.

First, let's be real: I'm a terrible planner. So, accessibility is HUGE for me. Finding this place was a breeze. Finding the actual building? Even easier. Getting around? No sweat. They've got elevators (thank God, 'cause I'm not climbing stairs after a day of battling the Kuwaiti heat!), and everything feels… well, accessible. They seemed to have thought of everything, including the "Facilities for disabled guests". Top marks!

Now, the internet. This is where my inner child comes out. Wi-Fi? Check. Free Wi-Fi in every room? DOUBLE CHECK. OMG, I'm a sucker for that. And I'm happy to report, it's fast! You can binge-watch your shows (or, you know, actually work if you’re one of those people) with zero buffering. They even had Internet [LAN] – something I haven’t seen since…well, since the early 2000s! A real blast from the past. But seriously, good internet is a must-have these days, and Code Housing nailed it.

A Whirlwind of "Things to Do" (and Doing Nothing)

Okay, let's talk about the good stuff – The things that make a vacation, a vacation. The "Things to do" and "Ways to relax" sections.

• Pool with a View: YES. Absolute YES. I spent a solid afternoon just floating, staring at the Kuwaiti skyline. Pure bliss. (And if you squint, you can almost forget you're in the desert).
• Fitness Center: Okay, I tried. I really did. But the buffet… we'll get to the buffet later. Let's just say, I looked at the equipment longingly. I did appreciate its presence, though!
• Spa/Sauna/Steamroom: Did I experience all three? Maybe. Did I emerge feeling like a new person? Probably. The Sauna was incredible, the steam room was a little overwhelming, but the spa? The spa was the real prize, getting that body scrub and a massage to relieve all the stress, the body wrap was good too.
• Swimming Pool [outdoor]: See above. Swim. Relax. Repeat.
• Massage: This was an absolute lifesaver after my hectic day. They have an actual spa area and the selection of massage options was good.

Food, Glorious Food (and a Confession)

You know how I said I struggled with that fitness center? Yeah, well, that's because the food situation at Code Housing is dangerous. In a good way.

• Restaurants: Plural. The places was filled with restaurants, the options were numerous and varied.
• Breakfast [buffet]: Okay, confession time. I may have eaten my weight in pastries. Multiple times. The spread was truly impressive: Asian, Western, the works. And the coffee? Chef's kiss.
• Coffee Shop: Essential for anyone who, like me, survives on caffeine.
• Poolside Bar: Because, you know, adulting means having a cocktail by the pool. Not complaining.

Dining, drinking, and snacking

• A la carte in restaurant: The options here never failed to be amazing
• Asian cuisine in restaurant: So many options that I barely got through.
• Bar: The best part of the hotel.
• Breakfast takeaway service: Never used, but it was nice to have that option!
• Buffet in restaurant: This was the staple of my meals.
• Coffee/tea in restaurant: The coffee kept me awake all mornings.
• Desserts in restaurant: Every dessert option here was a prize.
• Happy hour: I'm a sucker for it.
• International cuisine in restaurant: The variety of the food here was incredible.
• Poolside bar: The drinks helped relax me after a long day of sightseeing.
• Restaurants: The variety of restaurants was good overall.
• Room service [24-hour]: Amazing!
• Salad in restaurant: The salad was a healthy alternative.
• Snack bar: A necessary part of the hotel bar.
• Soup in restaurant: The soup was amazing.
• Vegetarian restaurant: The restaurant was inclusive overall.
• Western breakfast: The bread was so amazing here.
• Western cuisine in restaurant: The western cuisine was the best of the best.

Cleanliness, Safety, and the Comfort Factor

This is where Code Housing really shines. They've clearly put a LOT of thought into making guests feel safe and sound.

• Cleanliness and safety: Top marks!
• Anti-viral cleaning products: Peace of mind, folks. Peace of mind.
• Cashless payment service: Super convenient.
• Daily disinfection in common areas: Reassuring.
• Hand sanitizer: Everywhere.
• Rooms sanitized between stays: This is an important one.
• Safe dining setup: Everything felt well-handled.
• Staff trained in safety protocol: You could tell.
• Non-smoking rooms: Thank goodness.
• Smoking area: Good addition
• 24 hours security: Good to know that they will be available and protecting guests.

The Nitty-Gritty (and the Stuff That Makes a Difference)

Now, let’s talk about the services and conveniences. This is where a hotel goes from “good” to “amazing”.

• Air conditioning in public area: Essential.
• Business facilities: They had the option to have audio-visual equipment for special events, business meetings, Projector/LED display, Wi-Fi for special events and even Xerox/fax in business center. Amazing!
• Cash withdrawal: Handy!
• Concierge: Helpful and friendly staff.
• Contactless check-in/out: Smooth and efficient.
• Elevator: Saved my legs.
• Daily housekeeping: My room was always spick and span.
• Doorman: Welcoming touch.
• Ironing service: I needed this!
• Laundry service: A lifesaver when you've been on the road.
• Luggage storage: Very useful!
• Meeting/banquet facilities and meetings: Something to note
• Safety deposit boxes: Always a good idea.
• Terrace: It was a great sight to see from the hotel.

The Room Itself – My Sanctuary

Okay, the 2BHK itself was a godsend.

• Air conditioning: Absolutely crucial.
• Alarm clock: Got me out of bed (eventually).
• Bathrobes: Luxury!
• Blackout curtains: Amazing! (especially after those late nights at the poolside bar).
• Coffee/tea maker: Required for the morning.
• Free bottled water: Necessary.
• Hair dryer: Thank goodness.
• In-room safe box: Peace of mind for my valuables.
• Internet access – wireless: Fast and reliable.
• Laptop workspace: A godsend, even though I barely used it.
• Mini bar: The options were great.
• Non-smoking: Very important.
• Private bathroom: The bathroom was clean and nice.
• Refrigerator: Always handy.
• Satellite/cable channels: Good for the evening.
• Seating area: A nice touch.
• Shower: Good for my daily routine.
• Soundproofing: Much appreciated after all the partying.
• Telephone: Very useful.
• Towels: Thank you.
• Wake-up service: Always a good option.
• Wi-Fi [free]: More amazing Wi-Fi.
• Window that opens Nice
• Additional toilet: Very important for big groups
• Additional toilet: Always a good addition
• Alarm clock: Always a good addition
• Bathrobes: Always a good addition
• Bathroom phone: Always a good addition
• Bathtub: Always a good addition
• Blackout curtains: Always a good addition
• Carpeting: Always a good addition
• **Clos

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Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This isn't your grandma's itinerary. This is my trip to Code Housing Al-Bidaa-2BHK-Family Only Kuwait, and it’s gonna be a wild ride. Prepare for tangents, questionable decisions, and a whole lotta "oh, crap, what was I thinking?" Let's dive in:

Day 1: Arrival and the Great Air Conditioner Debacle (aka, Kuwait's First Impression)

• 8:00 AM (My Brain, Still Half-Asleep): Wake up, check flight details a hundred times (paranoia is my middle name). Coffee. Lots of coffee. Realize I haven’t packed my noise-canceling headphones and instantly regret everything. "This is going to be hell."
• 10:00 AM (Airport Chaos): The airport. Sigh. Endless lines, questionable customs agents who seemed more interested in my questionable fashion choices than my passport. Had to remove my shoes for security – always a highlight. (Why do I wear those boots?)
• 2:00 PM (Al-Bidaa Arrival, Praise the Lord): Finally! Taxi ride was a masterclass in heart-stopping driving. Landed at Code Housing. Place looks decent from the outside, thank God. Quick check-in, key, and then… the apartment. (Fingers crossed for no bedbugs.)
• 2:30 PM (The A/C Saga Begins): OMG. The air conditioning. It was… lukewarm. Like a really, really grumpy sigh of a breeze. Instantly, I started sweating. Kuwait, you’re already testing me. Called reception. Multiple times. They promised someone would come. (Spoiler alert: I spent the next three hours sweltering and watching dust motes dance in the lukewarm air, convinced I was slowly melting.)
• 6:00 PM (The "I Give Up" Meal): Finally gave in and ordered shawarma. Stood in a queue, which takes forever for something that takes like 5 minutes to eat. Took it back to the apartment, fanned the apartment with a magazine, gave up, and ate the shawarma in the semi-hot apartment.
• 8:00 PM (Acceptance and Exhaustion): The A/C guy finally showed up. Fixed it. It's now a blast furnace on low setting. Settled. Fell asleep, dreaming of cooler climates and a fully functioning air conditioner.

Day 2: Beach Vibes and the Mystical Power of Instant Noodles (and Lost Directions)

• 9:00 AM (Sun's Out, Guns Out… or, You Know, Just Sun Hats and Sunscreen): Actually woke up feeling somewhat refreshed. Ate an omelet, the only thing edible in the kitchen. Decided I HAD to hit the beach. The sea!
• 10:00 AM (Lost in Translation, Part I): Taxis. Again. Asked the receptionist for directions to the beach. (Should have just Googled it). The driver clearly did not understand me, and we drove around aimlessly for about 30 minutes.
• 10:30 AM (Beach Bliss…Eventually): Found a beach (Al-Bidaa Beach, later learned). The water! Stunning. That's the upside of being lost and not knowing how to ask the taxi driver. I had the place (almost) to myself. Walked along the beach, and felt myself actually relax.
• 12:30 PM (Lunch, Reimagined): Back at the apartment. Absolutely starving. Kitchen is still a disaster. "What to eat? What to eat?" Found a pack of instant noodles in the cupboard. Don't judge me. Cooked them. They tasted like the embodiment of a lazy afternoon. Perfect.
• 2:00 PM (Lost in Translation, Part II): Tried to find a market. Again, taxi. Again, lost. This time, the driver took me to a…deserted gas station. Gave up.
• 4:00 PM (Nap time). Took a nap.
• 6:00 PM (Sunset, Finally): Went back to the beach to watch the sunset. Beautiful, actually beautiful. Kuwait, you're slowly redeeming yourself.
• 8:00 PM (Dinner Shenanigans): Decided to be brave. Ordered dinner from a local restaurant. The delivery guy showed up. Then ran off. Then came back, and had a laugh. He didn't understand my address, but he was laughing with me, not at me. Actually got my food. It was delicious.

Day 3: The Grand Mosque, Souk Shopping (and a Near-Meltdown in the Spice Aisle)

• 9:00 AM (The Grand Mosque!): Today, culture! Got my headscarf ready, and took a taxi to the Grand Mosque. It's a magnificent place! The sheer scale of it is a sight. Found myself sitting in the vast prayer hall, and feeling that awe!
• 11:30 AM (Souk Al-Mubarakiya:: The Souk! Needed to buy some souvenirs. The labyrinthine alleys, the smells of spices… (and a slight panic attack). I got utterly lost. I swear, I went around the same sandalwood stall five times.
• 1:00 PM (The Spice Aisle and My Mental Breakdown): Found the spice section. Decided to be adventurous. Tried to smell all the spices. They were all…overwhelming. My nose started to itch. Everything was starting to blur. I thought I would get dizzy. Ran out.
• 2:30 PM (More Shawarma!): Needed to regroup. Found a shawarma stand.
• 4:00 PM (Back to the Apartment): Head throbbing, carrying bags of stuff I probably didn't need. Kuwait, you're exhausting.
• 6:00 PM (Dinner, maybe?): Another bowl of instant noodles? Maybe. I'm thinking about it. Or maybe I’ll just go to bed.

Day 4: Culture, Desert Adventures (and the Eternal Pursuit of Good Coffee)

• 9:00 AM (Kuwait Towers): Went to the Kuwait Towers. The view from the top was great, despite the crowds. Took a stroll, had a pastry, and felt slightly less directionless.
• 11:00 AM (Desert Trip!): Decided to go to the desert. Found a desert tour. Dune bashing! My stomach! The driving!
• 1:00 PM (A Desert Picnic and the Unending Question): A picnic lunch. Delicious food. Feeling much better about life. I'm beginning to understand Kuwait.
• 3:00 PM (Trying to find coffee): Looked everywhere, with no luck.
• 6:00 PM (Dinner): Back at the apartment. I'll try and get a decent coffee tomorrow.
• 8:00 PM (Packing): Sadness.

Day 5: Departure and "See Ya Later, (Maybe) Kuwait!"

• 8:00 AM (Final Breakfast): A final, hurried breakfast. The air conditioner is working perfectly. Of course.
• 10:00 AM (Last-Minute Souvenir Hunt): Panic-buying souvenirs at the last minute. Always a classic.
• 12:00 PM (Airport Round Two): Back at the airport. The lines are longer. The customs agents are just as… interesting.
• 2:00 PM (Goodbye, Kuwait): On the plane. Exhausted, slightly sunburnt, and with a newfound appreciation for air conditioning. Would I come back? Maybe. Kuwait, you’re a quirky, complicated enigma, but I will miss you a little. (And I really need to find a good coffee shop next time.)

And that's the story. A flawed, messy, and occasionally hysterical travel diary. Hope you enjoyed it.

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Okay, spill the tea! What's the deal with this "BEST 2BHK Family Home" in Al-Bidaa? Sounds a little...promising. How can I even trust those words?!

Look, alright, let's get it straight. When you're trawling rental ads in Kuwait, "best" usually means "least terrible," or "cleaner than the last place I saw." But this Al-Bidaa place... it *actually* got my attention. My wife, bless her heart, *hates* apartment hunting. Absolutely despises it. One look at a cracked tile and her face just...*droops*. This Awaits housing though, well, it surprised us. Maybe it was the hype around Al-Bidaa (beach! cafes!), but something felt different. They actually *showed* us the place, like, no smoke and mirrors. Said the words 'family-friendly' and actually seemed to *mean it*, not just slap that phrase on some run-down dive.
The truth is, "best" is relative, right? But for *us*, considering the chaos that is raising two kids in Kuwait, it's pretty damn close.

Two bedrooms? In Kuwait with a family? Are you *insane*? That's hardly palatial! Why 2BHK specifically?

Dude, I hear you. 2BHK in Kuwait sounds small. Especially when you've got a toddler who thinks the *entire apartment* is their personal racetrack. But listen, our budget... let's just say it's Kuwait-budget-friendly, which doesn’t always equate with "luxury." Larger apartments in decent areas? Forget about it. Plus, we figured, we're minimalist-ish. Okay, maybe not. But we're *trying* to be! And if we’re honest, the kids sleep through the night, and we all are happy. Okay, my wife needs space, but, it's AL-Bidaa! The beach is your backyard, you can escape!
The second bedroom is more for the kids to have their own spaces, it's not a huge mansion like some families living in Kuwait.

What's so special about Al-Bidaa? Honestly, beyond the beach and...cafes? What else is there to do?

Alright, Al-Bidaa. Here’s the unvarnished truth. Yes, the beach is amazing. Especially when you've been sweating in the desert all day. And the cafes? Okay, I'll admit, they're an addiction. But the *real* draw? It's the *vibe*. It’s a family-friendly vibe. The kids can run around (within reason, of course – because, you know, Kuwait), and you're not constantly stressed about traffic. Parks, playgrounds, ice cream… you get the picture.
It's not *perfect*. The traffic can be a beast during peak hours. But, honestly after living here a while, you start to measure distance in terms of “how long would that take in the worst traffic.” It is a pleasant place to live and a good trade-off.

Code Housing Awaits... sounds a little generic, honestly. What's the quality of the place *actually* like? Did they just slap up some cheap materials?

Look, I’m not going to lie. When I hear “Code Housing,” my mind goes to those soulless apartment complexes with the same beige walls and zero character. But...this place surprised me. I walked in, and (wait for it) it was CLEAN. I'm talking, no lingering smell of stale cigarette smoke or mystery stains on the carpet. The finishes aren’t top-of-the-line luxury, but the appliances are modern, and they all *work*. Thank god! The bathrooms are... well, they haven't fallen apart yet. After a couple of months. I even managed to fix the leaking faucet without a complete meltdown. So that's a win.
It's not perfect. I definitely found a loose tile, but, when I told them quickly they replaced it without hesitation.

Okay, okay, you've wheedled me. Any downsides? Because nothing's perfect, especially in Kuwait! Hit me with the real talk.

Alright. The downsides. Here's the honest-to-goodness truth.
1. **The noise.** Let's face it, living in Kuwait near the beach means people. And people mean noise. Construction, motorbikes, the incessant construction... get used to it.
2. **Parking**. Oh. My. God. Parking can be a *nightmare*. Especially evenings and weekends. You'll become a master of parallel parking.
3. **The size.** We talked about this. It's not a Kardashian-esque mansion. You *will* be tripping over toys.
So, it’s not perfect. But then again, where is?

What about the building's amenities? Is it a soulless box or does it actually have anything useful? Kids? Gym? Pool?

This is where it gets interesting. No, it's not the Taj Mahal of apartment buildings. But for family needs? It's *decent*. It has a basic gym (which, okay, needs some serious work, but hey, at least it’s *there*). A small pool that the kids love, even if it's a bit crowded on weekends, and most importantly, a play area! A proper, safe play area. The kids love it, which means *I* love it.
And the best part? It's generally well-maintained. It gives you a sense of safety, you know? Which is more than you can say about some places.

Let's talk money. Rent? Utilities? Any hidden costs? What's the damage?

This is where it gets… well, relative. Rent, compared to some of the insane prices you see around Kuwait, is actually okay. Again, not on the "bargain basement" side, but manageable, we felt. Utilities are… well, Kuwait utilities. If you’re not used to the heat, Air conditioning is costly! Look at the electrical bills! But the building is reasonably energy-efficient (a miracle, I swear). Also, factor in the water bills, Internet, and potentially some small building maintenance fees. But no nasty surprises, no hidden "admin" fees. So, overall: budget-friendly, if you can accept the inevitable Kuwait price tags.

What about the neighbors? Is it a friendly building, or is it the kind of place where you barely exchange nods in the elevator?

This is something I was super worried about! I'm not exactly a social butterfly, but living in isolation can be tough. SoFindelicious Hotels

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