The goto hardware store for most people is either Ace or Bin Nisf in Shuwaikh but Jawad AlSaffar (JAS) recently opened a new location and I think it will give them both a run for their money.
The new JAS store has been open for a few months now but I only found out about this new and huge location last week. The new store is located across from the original True Value in Shuwaikh and is composed of two floors. The ground floor has garden stuff, shelves, paint and a large section containing generators, large air compressors and some heavy equipment like mixers, water pumps, ground compactors, and a bunch of other stuff I have no idea what they’re used for.
Once you move down to the basement things get more impressive. Firstly the basement is gigantic but it’s also really well organized. You have the usual areas like the power tools section, hardware tools, paint tools, protective gear, etc.. but in between all these main sections you have very specific areas like the caster wheels section, a section for nails and bolts, a welding area, a ropes section, a car garage equipment section, etc.. just very specific stuff.
The place is much larger than Bin Nisf and also larger than Ace, but I did notice that they didn’t carry any premium brand of hardware tools and some sections like their work lights area seemed lacking compared to Bin Nisf and even Ace Hardware.
If you like hardware stores then you really need to pass by and check out the new Jawad AlSaffar store. They’re open daily from 6:30AM to 10PM except for Fridays when they’re open from 6:30AM till 11:30AM. Here is their location on Google Maps.
9 replies on “The New Jawad AlSaffar Hardware Store”
It’s MASSIVE!!!
I’m glad they’re kinda all next to each other in shuwaikh
Open at 6:30 AM is great.
Do they have any solar panels or solar-powered things?
You know the thing about big hardware stores such as JAS and Bin Nisf, is that they mostly local source. So most of times you end up paying almost double, compared to shopping in small hardware stores.
This comment excludes items from local agent power tool brands such as Bosch and Hilti etc.. those are audited.
Ace Hardware is fantastic but its mostly expensive because of their supply chain redundancies where an item piles up costs from travelling from China to the US then back the middle east. Plus they carry items in imperial sizes (inch/foot) whereas here we use meters.
Support small box!
any recommendation on other small hardware stores that sell good brands.i only know “family store” next to canary and “Almarom” near Nissan in alzina street
Although this store is one of oldest hardware shop, it’s not been improved or upgraded. It is not organized and messy! There is no storing system or replenishment procedures. It has many products from different varieties and manufactures, but unfortunately it doesn’t have any modern methods of displaying!
Would like some recommendations on where I could find chalk paints and brushes etc in Kuwait. Thank you
Did you find chalk paints