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Abu Halifa
أبو حليفة Abou Halifa | |
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  Abu Halifa Location in Kuwait | |
| Coordinates: 29°7′56″N 48°7′34″E / 29.13222°N 48.12611°E | |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Governorate | Al Ahmadi |
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| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
Abu Halifa or Abu Hulayfah or Abu Huleifa or Abu Haleifah (Arabic: أبو حليفة) is an area in Kuwait City, located in the Abu Halifa District of the Al Ahmadi Governorate in Kuwait Since the area was rich in small plants called "Hanifa" (حنيفا), the name arose. Abu Halifa is also a host to the Box Hill Institute of TAFE, the famous Kuwait Magic Mall and Sahel (Kuwaiti football club) Stadium. Abu Halifa has major facilities ranging from mosques, restaurants, food courts, parks, walking tracks and pharmacies to malls, beaches and schools. Abu Halifa's population comprises a majority of Indians.