Jazirat Kubbar Lighthouse

The Jazirat Kubbar Lighthouse is located on a small sandy island of the same name, situated roughly 30 kilometers off the southern coast of Kuwait in the Persian Gulf. The island is nearly circular, with a diameter of 370 to 380 meters, and is covered with shrub. The lighthouse itself is a square pyramidal tower with a balcony and lantern, built on a concrete base with a metal skeletal structure.

The tower is marked with black and white horizontal bands, making it a distinctive feature of the island. While the exact year the lighthouse was built is not specified, the island has a notable history, having been the site of burials for around six Iraqi soldiers killed in the Gulf War of 1991. The island is also recognized for its environmental significance, being a popular spot for scuba divers due to the surrounding coral reefs.

The island has been recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, supporting a breeding colony of white-cheeked terns. The Jazirat Kubbar Lighthouse and the island it stands on are currently uninhabited, but remain an important location for both its historical and environmental significance. The lighthouse continues to stand as a notable landmark in the Persian Gulf, with its unique features and markings making it a recognizable presence in the area.

Light and tower

It has a square pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of metal skeletal. Its daymark is black and white horizontal bands tower. The light has a focal height of 28 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 29176. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it D7573.