Recently in Kuwait there have been many hardware stores opening, which I think is a great thing. We have lots of choice for all our hardware needs as well as a different selection. Abyatt and Platform coincidentally opened right across from each other, Ace Hardware is still a bit on their own. I’m not sure if there are any more major Hardware stores of this type that are going to open, but I am really happy with the selection available. We went in one day to all three Hardware Stores to see what the difference was in service, materials and other details.

Abyatt

• Water Pumps and Piping
• Gardening
• Bathroom Items (Large Selection)
• Bathtubs and Showers
• Doors
• Large Selection of Paints and Painting Equipment
• Some Electrical
• Price is reasonable for some items but high in others
• Great organization
• Lots of raw materials for building
• Helpful staff
• There is a rewards program and if you buy from them you do save in bulk.

Platform

• Huge selection of tools (Car, Home, Electrical, and more)
• Very high quality tools
• Electrical selection is very large such as outdoor connections, cabling, and more
• Some selection of raw materials for homes
• Very organized
• Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff
• Prices are very reasonable
• Open 7 am to 9 pm Everyday (Fantastic)

Ace Hardware

• Vehicle tools
• Vehicle liquids
• Camping equipment
• Some garage equipment
• Large selection of odd items such as grills, and other things
• Reasonably priced
• Decent Staff
• Huge electrical selection Electrical items for every kind of converter and wiring

All of them have their positive parts, and Platform and Abyatt are similar but they also differ with their items. Ace Hardware will take a hit from them, but it still has its niche market. If you are the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) type of guy then you will love Abyatt and Platform. I’m very happy that they are both around, and their location is very accessible in Shuweikh.