On a swimmable crystal lagoon spanning 10,000 sqm, overlooked by every villa with its own private beach frontage for the first time in Egypt, The MarQ Communities has launched its project The Water MarQ Compound Fifth Settlement (The Water MarQ New Cairo) on South 90th Street, directly behind the American University.
The project extends over 20 acres, of which 34% is allocated to water features, and includes standalone villas only, with prices starting from EGP 50,460,000, a down payment of 10%, and installments extending up to 6 years interest-free, with delivery scheduled for the last quarter of 2026.
The project’s name consists of two parts, each with a clear significance for the developer. The word MarQ is inspired by the Marquise Diamond, the cut known for its sharp edges, brilliance, and elegant pointed oval shape.
The company chose this symbol specifically to express its philosophy of combining engineering precision with formal beauty in every project it delivers, which is reflected in the planning of The Water MarQ Compound and the distribution of its units.
As for the word Water, it’s a literal description of the project’s nature, not merely a marketing addition, as water features occupy 34% of the total area, making water the primary architectural element of the compound rather than a landscaping accessory.
Detailed Overview of The Water MarQ Fifth Settlement Project
The project was built around a single idea: that every resident lives directly on a waterfront within the heart of New Cairo. Instead of placing an artificial lake in a central area overlooked by specific units, the company distributed water features across the entire compound so that every villa gets its own private sandy beach strip.
At the center of this layout sits a swimmable crystal lagoon spanning 10,000 sqm, which isn’t a decorative lake but a water feature dedicated to swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding, surrounded by beach cabanas and relaxation areas distributed along its banks.
The company adopted a distribution giving buildings only 18% of the total area, while the remaining 82% goes to water, landscaping, and services, a ratio that explains why the number of units was limited to only 76 standalone villas on 20 acres.
The heart of social life in the project is the Community Island, built within the lagoon and including a spa, restaurants, lounges, and a social club, acting as a gathering point for residents while the surrounding villas retain their complete privacy.
Architecturally, the facades came in a contemporary European classical style based on high ceilings, marble, luxurious stones, and wide glass partitions, with an earthy, wooden, and white color palette that harmonizes with the surrounding green and blue.
Each villa consists of a ground floor, first floor, and roof, and includes a private garden, private swimming pool, and a terrace overlooking the water feature, a fixed configuration across all types regardless of area differences.
Construction work actually began in April 2021, and the project is now moving through its final phases before delivery in December 2026, meaning the buyer is dealing with a product nearing completion, not a planning stage.
Location of The Water MarQ Compound Fifth Settlement
The project is located on South 90th Street in the heart of the Fifth Settlement in New Cairo, specifically behind the American University campus and just steps from its fourth gate, a rare location as available land in this area has been nearly exhausted for years.
South 90th Street gains its importance from being the backbone of the Fifth Settlement, gathering along its length administrative headquarters, banks, major commercial malls, and the Golden Square area, making it the most service-dense axis in New Cairo.
The Water MarQ also benefits from its direct proximity to Suez Road, the Middle Ring Road, and the Mohamed Naguib Axis, the network connecting the Fifth Settlement to central Cairo, Nasr City, Heliopolis, and the Administrative Capital without passing through congested areas.
Nearby Landmarks and Places from The Water MarQ Compound
The Water MarQ is located within an area that includes a number of the oldest and most upscale compounds in the Fifth Settlement, allowing buyers to compare closely located options that differ in unit type and lifestyle. This includes:
Hyde Park Views is part of one of the largest compounds in the Fifth Settlement, offering diverse units with views of open spaces and the central garden.
Swan Lake Residence is one of New Cairo’s known destinations, planned around artificial lakes, including villas and apartments within a quiet, low-density environment.
Al Marasem Fifth Square Compound is located in the heart of the Fifth Settlement, including apartments and villas with an internal commercial and administrative area, one of the projects combining residential and mixed-use.
Waterway Compound shares with The Water MarQ its reliance on the water element as a design axis, located on North 90th Street with a greater variety of unit types between apartments, duplexes, penthouses, and different villa types.
Azad Compound is the project’s direct neighbor on South 90th Street, offering apartments and duplexes within a gated community with complete services, the closest option for those preferring residential units over villas in the same area.
Unit Types, Areas, and Prices in The Water MarQ
The Water MarQ is limited to standalone villas only, a decision explaining the low number of units against the wide total area, as each villa gets its own plot of land, private garden, private swimming pool, and a frontage on the water feature.
Units are distributed across four main types differing in number of rooms and area, starting from three bedrooms at the smallest up to six bedrooms at the largest, all with the same configuration of ground floor, first floor, and roof. Here are the details of each:
Unit Type
Number of Rooms
Area
Price Starting From
Standalone Villa
3 rooms
300 sqm
EGP 50,460,000
Standalone Villa
4 rooms
480 sqm
EGP 70,100,000
Standalone Villa
5 rooms
600 sqm
EGP 84,100,000
Standalone Villa
6 rooms
910 sqm
EGP 100,000,000
The prices mentioned above are installment prices, not cash prices, and based on them the price per sqm ranges between EGP 110,000 and EGP 168,200/sqm, with the price per sqm gradually decreasing as the villa’s area increases.
The company recently launched its newest model, The Water Villa, with building areas starting from 275 sqm up to 665 sqm, the version currently available within the project’s final phases.
To find out the latest available price lists, contact The Water MarQ Compound Fifth Settlement sales number: +201118183030
The company set a single payment system for all villa types without complicating it into tiers, based on a low contract down payment relative to the project’s class and an extended interest-free payment period. Details are as follows:
Detail
Information
Contract Down Payment
10% of the total unit value
Installment Period
Up to 6 years
Interest
No interest on installments
Ownership Type
Freehold
The company also offers a cash payment discount that varies depending on the phase, unit, and prevailing offer at the time of contracting, and price packages and payment systems change periodically as construction progresses and delivery approaches.
To inquire about the cash discount and currently available offers, contact The Water MarQ Compound sales number: +201118183030
Delivery Dates in The Water MarQ
All project units are delivered fully finished, including marble flooring, high ceilings, glass facades, and kitchen fittings, alongside a private garden and private swimming pool for each villa.
Construction work began in April 2021, and the developer set December 2026 as the completion and delivery date, meaning the project is now entering its final quarter before handover, and the company has published a visual update of execution rates during 2026 documenting progress on the villas and the lagoon.
This situation practically means the buyer is dealing with an asset nearing completion, which significantly reduces the delay risks usually associated with projects in their early phases.
Services and Facilities in The Water MarQ Compound
The Crystal Lagoon and Private Sandy Beach
The Water MarQ is centered around a swimmable crystal lagoon spanning 10,000 sqm, the element the master plan was built around, as villas were distributed along its banks so each unit gets its own private sandy beach strip, a precedent not previously available in a residential project within New Cairo.
Water features occupy 34% of The Water MarQ Compound’s total area, operated with treatment technologies that maintain water clarity year-round, with beach cabanas, shaded areas, and relaxation spaces distributed along the waterfront.
The Community Island and Water Activities
A private community island was built within the lagoon, working as a social hub for the project, including a spa, jacuzzi, restaurants, lounges, and a social club, designed to be residents’ meeting point while preserving the full privacy of the surrounding villas.
The lagoon’s area allows for water sports within the compound itself such as kayaking and paddleboarding, alongside a water cinema dedicated to screenings on the waterfront, a rare recreational addition in New Cairo’s residential communities.
Solar Energy and Sustainability Systems
The Water MarQ has adopted solar energy systems to power part of the public facilities’ needs and outdoor lighting, reducing conventional energy consumption and lowering service fee costs over the long term.
The same logic extends to internal networks, as the company adopted a modern infrastructure including high-speed internet and an electronic platform for managing visits, payments, and maintenance requests through a phone app.
Essential Services in The Water MarQ Compound
Category
Available Services
Security
24-hour security, surveillance cameras, electronic gates, alarm and fire suppression systems
Sports & Recreation
Equipped gym, spa and jacuzzi, swimming pools, jogging and cycling paths, kids’ play areas
Commercial Services
Commercial area, hypermarket with delivery service, restaurants and cafes, bank branches and ATMs
Medical Services
24-hour clinics and pharmacy
Water and Green Features
Swimmable lagoon, private sandy beaches, gardens and landscaping throughout the compound
Events & Gatherings
Dedicated spaces for parties and family gatherings, BBQ areas
Garages & Parking
Private parking for each villa alongside visitor parking
Maintenance & Operations
Regular cleaning and maintenance teams for public facilities, backup power generators
Thoughtful architectural privacy: the villa’s configuration of ground floor, first floor, and roof, with green and water dividers between units, minimizes visual overlap between neighbors.
Full finishing and move-in ready units: delivery comes with a fully integrated luxury finish, private garden, and private swimming pool, with no need for an additional finishing budget or waiting period after delivery.
Low population density: only 76 villas on 20 acres with a building ratio not exceeding 18%, a rate that directly translates into wider spacing between units, less noise, and limited internal traffic.
A water frontage for every unit: distributing villas along the banks of a 10,000 sqm lagoon means every villa gets its own view and private beach, instead of a row system that confines the premium view to the first row only.
Genuine proximity to the American University: the university’s fourth gate is one to two minutes from the compound, an actual walking distance rather than a car-based estimate, serving families with children at the university or faculty members.
Investment Advantages in The Water MarQ Compound
Freehold ownership and an extended payment system: the ownership type is Freehold, and entering the project starts with a down payment of just 10% with installments extending up to 6 years interest-free, reducing the upfront capital required and raising the return on the invested amount.
Product scarcity in its area: available land on South 90th Street behind the American University is nearly exhausted, and the number of units in the project doesn’t exceed 76 villas, both factors limiting supply and raising resale value.
Rental demand supported by location: proximity to the American University and the business area on 90th Street provides a steady tenant base of faculty members and foreign residents, a segment seeking villas in gated communities.
An advanced construction stage: work began in April 2021 with delivery in December 2026, meaning the construction risks associated with pre-construction projects are nearly eliminated, a fundamental difference when comparing the project to new offerings in the same category.
An unrepeatable water ratio: allocating 34% of the project’s area to water and providing a private beach for every unit requires land areas and operating costs difficult for neighboring projects to replicate, giving the units an edge in the resale market.
About The MarQ Communities
The MarQ Communities is an Egyptian company founded in 2019 as a real estate development arm within The Address Group, which holds more than 25 years of experience in the Egyptian real estate market.
The company’s board is chaired by Eng. Amr Badr, who also serves as CEO with more than 16 years of experience in the sector, joined on the board by Eng. Mostafa Badr, with more than 15 years of experience, who led the expansion of The Address Investments from 15 employees to more than 5,000 employees while expanding into the UAE market.
The board also includes Eng. Mostafa El Assal, Deputy CEO specializing in architectural design and development with more than 15 years of experience, and Eng. Omar Lashin, Deputy CEO responsible for real estate product development.
The company operates on a philosophy based on the intersection of art and architecture, having drawn its name from the Marquise Diamond as a symbol of precision and elegance, reflected in the visual identity of its projects and the distribution of their open spaces.
The company’s record includes figures such as more than 1,300 acres under development, an average of 60% open spaces across its projects, more than 1,600 families within its communities, alongside more than 20 strategic partners and five urban destinations between residential, mixed-use, and commercial.
The company’s portfolio is distributed between New Cairo, Mostakbal City, and the North Coast, covering both residential and commercial, and below are the most notable of its projects available in detail on the site:
The MarQ Gardens Compound is located in New Cairo on 26 acres, including standalone villas, townhouses, and twin houses, distinguished by an internal commercial strip, a pharmacy, medical clinics, a gym, and dedicated lounges.
The Wonder MarQ Compound is the company’s largest project, spanning 250 acres in Mostakbal City, divided into three districts: Streams, Lakes, and Forest, and includes two international schools, a medical complex, and a downtown area with co-working spaces.
The portfolio also includes The MarQ Ville Compound in Mostakbal City on 50 acres with six themed gardens, and MarQs North Coast in Sidi Abdel Rahman on 900 acres with three international hotels, alongside MarQuette, considered the commercial and administrative destination in Mostakbal City.
Conclusion
The Water MarQ Compound Fifth Settlement is a product with defined features that doesn’t try to please every segment, and here’s a summary of its most important points:
Low density: only 76 standalone villas on 20 acres with an 18% building ratio.
Full luxury finishing with a private garden and swimming pool for each unit, delivered in December 2026.
Easy entry: prices starting from EGP 50,460,000 with a 10% down payment and installments up to 6 years interest-free.
A 10,000 sqm swimmable lagoon with a private sandy beach for each villa and 34% of the area as water features.
A location that isn’t repeated: South 90th Street, one to two minutes from the American University’s fourth gate and Point 90 Mall.
Keep in mind, the limited number of units at The Water MarQ means the available supply keeps shrinking as the delivery date approaches, and the project’s prices move with every new construction phase.
To book or inquire about available units, the latest prices, and payment plans, contact The Water MarQ Compound Fifth Settlement sales number: +201118183030(Available daily from 10 AM to 10 PM)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Water MarQ located ?
It is located on South 90th Street in the heart of the Fifth Settlement in New Cairo, directly behind the American University in Cairo campus and just 1-2 minutes from its fourth gate and Point 90 Mall.
What are the prices at The Water MarQ Fifth Settlement ?
Prices for standalone villas start from EGP 50,460,000 for a 300 sq m unit with three bedrooms, and the largest type (910 sq m with six bedrooms) reaches EGP 100,000,000, with an average price per square meter ranging between EGP 110,000 and EGP 168,200/sq m.
What is the lowest down payment at The Water MarQ Fifth Settlement ?
The minimum down payment is 10% of the total unit price, with the remaining balance payable in installments over up to 6 years interest-free.
When will The Water MarQ units be delivered ?
Delivery is scheduled for December 2026. Construction began in April 2021, and the units will be delivered fully finished to a luxurious standard, complete with a private garden and swimming pool.
What is the size of The Water MarQ's lagoon ?
The project features a 10,000 m² swimmable crystal lagoon, with water features occupying 34% of the total 20-acre compound area.
How many units are there in The Water MarQ ?
The project comprises only 76 independent villas, with a building footprint of no more than 18%. Each villa has its own private sandy beach on the lagoon.
What types of units are available at The Water MarQ ?
Standalone villas only, ranging in size from 300 sq m to 910 sq m, each consisting of a ground floor, first floor, and rooftop, with a private garden and swimming pool.
Who is the developer of The Water MarQ compound ?
The MarQ Communities, established in 2019 as part of The Address Group, is chaired by Engineer Amr Badr.
What is the sales number for The Water MarQ compound ?
The sales number for The Water MarQ compound is: +201118183030
What is the sales number for The MarQ Communities ?
The sales number for The MarQ Communities is: +201118183030
M.Ezz — real estate content editor at Real Estate Capsule since early 2024, with more than 270 published projects, each in parallel Arabic and English editions. He specializes in East Cairo — Fifth Settlement, New Cairo, and Sixth Settlement compounds and malls, plus Mostakbal City — with regular coverage of North Coast villages. He writes areas, prices, and payment plans from developer data, and his articles are reviewed by Shady El-Marassi before publication.
