Atkins has designed four buildings for private Kuwaiti clients, one of which includes the 30-storey, 82,305m² Salmiya Hotel. Shaped like the head of a King Cobra poised to strike, the Salmiya Hotel-whose design was commissioned by Al-Fawareez-will be home to a 5-star hotel, an office park and commercial space. ‘The Cobra' is planned for the city of Salmiya, which is located near the Sultan Center and Laila Gallery, 12km southeast of Kuwait City. It is one of two Atkins designs currently seeking approval from the Kuwait City municipality.