Tidal channels
Winding creeks cut across the island's edges and into its marshes, drawing branching, river-like patterns that give the flat ground its only real texture.
Minimalist map poster · Kuwait
Bubiyan Island Map Poster & Print
29.7833° N / 48.1833° E
A flat, low-lying island of mudflats and marsh at the head of the Gulf, edged by winding tidal channels.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Bubiyan Island in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Bubiyan Island, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Bubiyan Island at home
The island
About this Bubiyan Island map poster
Bubiyan is the largest island in Kuwait, lying at the northern end of the Gulf near the mouth of the Shatt al-Arab. It is almost perfectly flat, much of it salt marsh and tidal mudflat, and its edges blur into channels and shoals rather than forming a crisp coast. On a map the island reads as a broad, low shape laced with meandering creeks.
Khor Abdullah runs along its eastern side toward Iraq, while a narrow channel divides it from the Kuwaiti mainland, crossed by a bridge. The island has no towns. Large parts are protected for wildlife, and its mudflats are an important site for wading birds, including the crab plover. Recent development has centred on a large port project on its eastern coast.
A Bubiyan Island map poster is an exercise in subtle lines: branching tidal channels, faint tracks and the straight mark of the bridge crossing from the mainland. There is little in the way of streets, and that absence gives the design an almost abstract quality. It suits people with ties to Kuwait who want something quieter than a city plan.
- Area
- 863 km²
- Coordinates
- 29.7833° N / 48.1833° E
- Region
- Bubiyan Island, Island · Kuwait
Mainland bridge
A bridge carries the road across the narrow channel from the Kuwaiti mainland, a single straight line tying the island to the coast opposite.
Khor Abdullah
The waterway along the island's eastern side leads toward Iraq's ports and frames Bubiyan against the wider head of the Gulf.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bubiyan Island
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Bubiyan Island
A map that means something
Bubiyan appeals to Kuwaitis and to people who have lived in the country, as well as to birdwatchers who know it for its wading birds. Its soft, low outline makes a restful, almost abstract piece for a study or office.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a family name or a meaningful date. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand; the lighter styles bring out the fine channels, while Noir turns the island into a bold silhouette.
Order the Bubiyan Island posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Bubiyan Island map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bubiyan Island poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Bubiyan Island poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Bubiyan Island poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Bubiyan Island poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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