New Cairo

Spanning over 89,000 feddans east of Cairo, New Cairo hosts more than 200 residential compounds and several of Egypt’s largest international universities, with apartment prices starting from EGP 4 million and reaching beyond EGP 7 million in the premium segment, supported by payment plans extending up to 10 years.

The city falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Cairo Governorate and is classified as a third-generation city, established by presidential decree as an integrated urban extension designed to relieve pressure on central Cairo. It combines government-developed districts such as the First and Third Settlements with hundreds of private compounds developed by leading players in the Egyptian market, including Hyde Park Properties, Emaar Misr, SODIC, and Madinet Masr.

The city’s value is further reinforced by its strategic location between Cairo International Airport and the New Administrative Capital, alongside world-class infrastructure including universities, hospitals, and major shopping destinations — making it the first-choice destination for both residence and investment among buyers seeking a unit within an upscale gated community.

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About New Cairo

Construction of New Cairo began under Presidential Decree No. 191 of 2000, as part of the state’s strategy for urban expansion east of Cairo and the creation of fully serviced residential communities to accommodate rapid population growth. The city emerged as a model for third-generation cities, combining residential, commercial, and entertainment functions within a single integrated environment.

The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) oversees the city through the New Cairo Development Agency, which manages district planning, land distribution, and utilities monitoring. Administratively, the city belongs to Cairo Governorate and occupies its eastern zone.

The total area of the city stands at approximately 89,000 feddans according to NUCA, and this area has gradually expanded with the addition of new extensions such as the Seventh Settlement, reaching over 123,000 feddans — placing New Cairo among the largest urban cities in Egypt by area.

The city rises approximately 180 meters above sea level, granting it a relatively moderate climate compared to central Cairo. Its master plan features wide, organized streets and a clear division into settlements and districts, distributed across several main areas — most notably the First, Third, and Fifth Settlements, alongside the Sixth and Seventh Settlements as newer urban extensions.

In terms of population, NUCA estimates the current population at approximately 1.5 million residents, with a target capacity of around 4 million residents upon completion of all phases. The official 2017 census recorded approximately 297,000 residents across the city’s three administrative districts at the time, reflecting the substantial population growth the city has experienced in recent years.

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New Cairo Location, Boundaries, and Districts

New Cairo is located in the eastern part of Cairo Governorate, directly behind the Ring Road, in a strategic position connecting it to the most important corridors linking eastern Cairo with the rest of the capital and neighboring new cities. This positioning makes it a connecting point between Greater Cairo and the New Administrative Capital on one side, and Ain Sokhna and the Red Sea on the other.

The city is served by a robust network of main corridors, most notably the Ring Road, the Middle Ring Road, the Regional Ring Road, the Cairo-Suez Desert Road, and the Ain Sokhna Road (known as the Katameya Road). Additional axes include the Mushir Tantawi Axis, the Mohamed Naguib Axis, and the Mohamed bin Zayed Axis — which connects the city to the New Administrative Capital — along with North and South Teseen Street, which serve as the backbone of the city’s traffic flow.

New Cairo Geographic Boundaries

Northern boundary: Bordered by the Cairo-Suez Desert Road, which connects the city to Nasr City, Heliopolis, and Shorouk City, providing rapid access to eastern Cairo.

Southern boundary: Bordered by the Ain Sokhna Road and the extension of the Katameya area, placing the city in direct contact with the route leading to Red Sea and Ain Sokhna resorts.

Eastern boundary: The city extends eastward toward the open desert in the direction of the New Administrative Capital — an urban extension that opens up significant future expansion opportunities through the Sixth and Seventh Settlements.

Western boundary: Bordered by the Ring Road, which separates it from Maadi and Mokattam areas and connects it to all districts of Greater Cairo.

Distances from New Cairo

The city’s location provides easy access to the most vital landmarks in Greater Cairo and neighboring cities. Below is a table of key distances from New Cairo:

New Cairo Sub-Districts

New Cairo is distinguished by the diversity of its districts, ranging from government-developed settlements offering moderately priced units and villas, to upscale areas housing the city’s most prestigious private compounds. Below are the most notable districts:

• First Settlement: One of the oldest settlements in the city and the closest to the Ring Road. It includes a mix of residential apartment buildings, villas, and government and commercial services — making it suitable for buyers seeking residence within the city at prices accessible to a broader segment.

• Third Settlement: Located in the central part of the city and home to several major educational institutions including the German University in Cairo, alongside diverse residential areas and medical and service centers that serve the entire city.

• Fifth Settlement: The beating heart of New Cairo and its most famous settlement, housing the majority of luxury compounds, malls, restaurants, and universities. It is the primary destination for those seeking a unit within a refined gated community.

• Lotus District: One of the most prestigious districts in the Fifth Settlement, located near North Teseen Street and the New Cairo Club. It features a quiet character with villas and residential buildings on spacious plots, alongside proximity to the New Cairo Technological University.

• Narges District: One of the most upscale residential districts in the city, divided into Narges Villas and Narges Apartments. It is located near the German University, Fatima El Sharbatly Mosque, and several distinguished compounds, with comprehensive essential, recreational, and commercial services.

• Beit El Watan: One of the largest districts in the city by area, characterized by proximity to Rehab, Madinaty, the New Administrative Capital, and the Regional Ring Road. It includes diverse residential divisions catering to various segments.

• Andalus District: One of the upscale districts where large areas have been allocated to green spaces and landscaping. Located near several major projects and the Katameya resort, it is well-suited for those seeking tranquility and privacy.

• Golden Square: One of the most prestigious and renowned areas of the Fifth Settlement. Located between North and South Teseen Street, it houses a selection of the city’s most luxurious residential compounds and commercial projects — making it the preferred choice for residence and investment in the city.

• Flower Districts: The city includes a group of districts named after flowers, such as Yasmine, Banafseg, and Qarnful Districts. They feature organized layouts with villas and residential buildings of varied sizes and competitive prices within the city.

• Katameya Area: Located in the southern part of the city along the Ain Sokhna Road, it features residential complexes, villas, golf courses, and resorts — making it one of the most tranquil and private areas.

• Sixth and Seventh Settlements: Modern urban extensions in the eastern part of the city, approaching the New Administrative Capital and the Mohamed bin Zayed Axis. They are witnessing the launch of new residential projects at more competitive prices — making them among the most promising areas for future unit value appreciation.

New Cairo Infrastructure and Services

Infrastructure is among the most prominent strengths of New Cairo. The city offers an integrated system of educational, health, recreational, and sports services that cover residents’ needs without the need to leave the city.

Universities Near New Cairo

New Cairo is considered one of Egypt’s leading educational hubs, hosting several of the most prominent international and private universities — attracting thousands of students annually and elevating the value of surrounding compounds. Key universities include:

• The American University in Cairo (AUC) — located on the American University Road in the Fifth Settlement
• The German University in Cairo (GUC) — located in the Third Settlement on a campus spanning approximately 577,000 square meters
• Future University in Egypt (FUE) — located on Teseen Street
• Canadian International College (CIC)
• New Cairo Technological University (NCT) — located in the Lotus District
• Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology

Schools Near New Cairo

The city provides a complete educational environment for families, with a wide network of international and language schools covering the British, American, and national curricula. These include:

• SABIS International School
• Future International School
• British International School in Cairo (BISC)
• Modern English School (MES)
• Rowad El Ghad International School

Hospitals and Medical Centers in New Cairo

The state and leading medical groups have ensured the development of a comprehensive healthcare system within New Cairo, with hospitals and medical centers equipped with the latest technology distributed across the city’s settlements. The most notable include:

• New Cairo Hospital
• Air Force Specialized Hospital
• Tabarak International Hospital
• Ahl Masr Hospital for Burns
• Cleopatra Hospital (Fifth Settlement branch)

Malls and Entertainment in New Cairo

New Cairo serves as a major shopping and entertainment destination for residents of eastern Cairo as a whole, housing some of Egypt’s largest commercial and entertainment centers that combine international brands with cinemas and global dining options. The most prominent include:

• Cairo Festival City Mall
• Downtown Mall Katameya
• Point 90 Mall
• Concord Plaza
• Arabella Plaza

Sports Clubs in New Cairo

The city’s services ecosystem is completed by major sports and social clubs that offer playgrounds, swimming pools, gyms, and diverse activities for the entire family. Notable clubs include:

• New Cairo Club
• Platinum Club
• Wadi Degla Club
• El Gezira Club (New Cairo branch)
• Al Ahly Club (Fifth Settlement branch)

Property Types in New Cairo

New Cairo offers a wide variety of property types to meet the needs of different buyers, whether for permanent residence or investment. The city combines residential units of all kinds with commercial, administrative, and medical projects.

Residential units include apartments starting from approximately 120 square meters, duplexes and penthouses, as well as standalone villas, townhouses, and twin houses within gated compounds. Meanwhile, commercial, administrative, and medical projects are particularly concentrated in the Golden Square area and along the main corridors.

Below is an indicative table of price ranges for the main unit types in the city:

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Advantages of Living in New Cairo

The appeal of New Cairo is not limited to its location — it extends to an integrated system of features that make it one of Egypt’s premier residential destinations. The most prominent include:

• Integrated infrastructure: The city houses more than 5 international universities alongside a large number of hospitals, medical centers, and international schools, providing all essential services within the city.
• Expansive green spaces: Most compounds allocate a significant share of their area to greenery and artificial lakes, giving the city a distinctive urban character.
• Diversity in prices and units: The city combines moderately priced government units with luxury compounds, making it suitable for various budgets.
• Strong road and transport network: The city connects to the Ring Road, Suez Road, Ain Sokhna Road, and the Mohamed bin Zayed Axis, ensuring fast access to and from the city.
• Secure gated communities: Compounds rely on 24/7 security systems, electronic gates, and surveillance cameras, providing a high level of privacy and safety for families.
• Diverse daily services: The city offers everything residents need — malls, restaurants, cafés, medical centers, and schools — within its boundaries, eliminating the need to travel outside for daily errands.

Top Compounds and Projects in New Cairo

New Cairo hosts hundreds of residential and commercial compounds developed by Egypt’s largest real estate companies. Below is a comprehensive list of the most prominent compounds available in the city, followed by an in-depth look at the most significant ones.

Top Residential Compounds in New Cairo

• Fifth Square Compound

Fifth Square Compound overlooks North Teseen Street directly in the heart of the Golden Square. Developed by Al Marasem Development, it is among the most renowned and in-demand projects in the Fifth Settlement due to its prime location and unit diversity.

The compound features a wide range of units including residential apartments, hotel apartments, townhouses, twin houses, and villas, with flexible payment plans suited to varying budgets — making it an ideal choice for both residence and investment.

• Hyde Park New Cairo

Hyde Park Compound is one of the largest compounds in the Fifth Settlement, located on South Teseen Street and developed by Hyde Park Properties. It is distinguished by its expansive area, high green-space ratios, and comprehensive services.

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• The Square Compound

The Square Compound, developed by Al Ahly Sabbour Developments, spans 110 feddans in the Fifth Settlement. It is distinguished by competitive pricing, with the price per square meter starting from approximately EGP 22,500, while apartment prices start from EGP 1,800,000 with payment plans extending up to 7 years.

• Noi Compound

In the heart of the Golden Square, Noi Compound, developed by Urban Lens, stands out with its prime location opposite the American University on an area of 50 feddans, with villa prices starting from EGP 15,000,000.

• Taj City Compound

Taj City New Cairo is one of the largest residential projects developed by Madinet Masr, spanning over 960 feddans in a strategic location directly on Suez Road. The project is distinguished by its phased development and unit diversity, with green spaces exceeding 80% of the total area. Unit prices start at approximately EGP 4,500,000, with flexible payment plans starting at 5% down payment and installment periods up to 8 years.

• Saada Compound

Saada New Cairo is one of the most notable projects by Horizon Real Estate Development, spanning 370 feddans with modern designs that include villas exclusively, in a strategic location near Suez Road and the New Administrative Capital. Unit prices start at EGP 35,000,000, with payment plans starting at 5% down payment and installments up to 7 years.

• Regents Square Compound

Also located in the heart of the Golden Square, Regents Square features a land plot spanning 25 feddans, of which approximately 77% is dedicated to green spaces and natural landscaping. The compound offers diverse units including studios, apartments, duplexes, and hotel units, with areas starting from 70 square meters — accommodating a variety of needs.

• Galleria Moon Valley

Galleria Moon Valley is among the most notable projects by Arabia Holding in the Golden Square of the Fifth Settlement, spanning 73 feddans with modern designs. It features diverse units including apartments, penthouses, and duplexes in varied sizes. Unit prices start at EGP 13,000,000, with payment plans starting at 10% down payment and installments up to 5 years.

• The Red Residence

The Red Residence is one of New Cairo’s most recent projects, introducing the concept of luxury hotel-style living within the Golden Square. Developed by Al Borouj Misr on an area of approximately 19,700 square meters, it features competitive pricing with the price per square meter starting at EGP 119,000, while unit prices start at EGP 5,474,000 with flexible payment plans starting at 10% down payment and installments up to 9 years.

• The Vill Compound

The Vill New Cairo is one of the most upscale projects in the Fifth Settlement, developed by Al Qazzaz Developments. The project spans 170 feddans in a strategic location on Mostafa Kamel Axis near Teseen Street and the American University. Unit prices start at EGP 35,000,000 with flexible payment plans starting at 10% down payment and installments up to 10 years.

• Creek Town Compound

Creek Town New Cairo, by IL Cazar Developments spans 100 feddans directly on the Suez Road near Rehab and Cairo Airport. Apartment prices start at EGP 10,700,000 and standalone villa prices reach EGP 53,000,000, with flexible payment plans starting at 11% down payment and installments up to 10 years.

• The Crest Compound

The Crest New Cairo, by Al Qazzaz Developments, spans 153 feddans in a strategic location at the intersection of South Teseen Street with the Ring Road, near the American University and the New Administrative Capital. Apartment prices start at EGP 6,500,000, duplexes from EGP 13,000,000, and villas from EGP 19,000,000, with flexible payment plans starting at 5% down payment and installments up to 7 years.

• Sira Compound

Sira is the latest project by Miqat Real Estate in the heart of New Cairo, located directly on the American University Axis near the most important corridors and upscale compounds. Developed on an area of 25 feddans, the price per square meter starts at EGP 40,000, with flexible payment plans starting at 10% down payment and installments up to 8 years.

• V60 Compound

V60 New Cairo is one of the latest projects by City Edge Developments in the Fifth Settlement, spanning 60 feddans in a strategic location behind Waterway and near the American University. The project features apartments and duplexes with modern designs and direct views of the golf course and green spaces. Prices start at EGP 6,500,000, with flexible payment plans starting at 5% down payment and installments up to 12 years.

• East Hills Compound

East Hills New Cairo is one of the latest projects developed by Hassan Allam Properties in collaboration with Grova Developments. The project spans 303 feddans in a strategic location near Teseen Street and the Golden Square, featuring approximately 1,000 villas exclusively, with modern designs distributed across four hills and a central valley that grants most units open views. Townhouse prices start at EGP 31,000,000, with 5% down payment and anticipated payment plans extending up to 8 years.

• Swan Lake Residence

Swan Lake Residence First Settlement is among the most prominent residential projects by Hassan Allam Properties in New Cairo. The compound spans 450 feddans in a strategic location directly on Suez Road, opposite Rehab and on the Mostafa Kamel Axis. It features 5 diverse phases with Greek-inspired architectural designs, allocating more than 57% of the total area to green landscapes and artificial lakes. Apartment prices start at EGP 13,100,000, with payment plans starting at 5% down payment and installments up to 10 years.

• Creek View Compound

Creek View New Cairo is one of the latest projects by Mountain View Real Estate Development in New Cairo, spanning 119 feddans opposite Hyde Park and near South Teseen Street. The project features a design inspired by European coastal cities, with water features and green spaces representing 80% of the total project area. It includes apartments, iVilla units, and Sky Villas with areas starting from 65 m², while prices start at EGP 5,400,000 with 5% down payment and installments up to 14 years.

• Mountain View 1.1

Mountain View 1.1 is among Mountain View’s most prominent projects in New Cairo, spanning 130 feddans in a strategic location opposite the Public Prosecutor’s Office on El Nasr Road, near Rehab and the Golden Square. The compound features villas and apartments with modern European designs set amid green spaces and artificial lakes. Prices start at EGP 24,200,000 with 15% down payment and installments up to 7 years.

• Mountain View I City New Cairo

Mountain View iCity Fifth Settlement is one of the largest and most important projects by Mountain View Real Estate Development in New Cairo, spanning 500 feddans in a strategic location directly on the Middle Ring Road, near the American University, Rehab, Madinaty, and the New Administrative Capital. The project features modern European designs executed by the international firm Callison RTKL, with 75% of the project area allocated to green landscapes and artificial lakes. It includes apartments, villas, townhouses, and iVilla units in varied sizes, while prices start at EGP 12,000,000 with flexible payment plans starting at 5% down payment and installments up to 10 years.

Commercial and Administrative Projects in New Cairo

Alongside its residential compounds, New Cairo houses a large number of malls and commercial and administrative projects, particularly in the Golden Square area and on Teseen Street. The most notable include IV Business Park Mall and ELEV8 Business Complex, developed by Wealth Plus.

Other distinguished commercial and administrative projects include South Gate Mall, Wingate Mall, and Sleek Mall, in addition to Agora Mall and Cinco Mall — projects that offer commercial, administrative, and medical units serving residents of surrounding compounds.

Investment Advantages in New Cairo

New Cairo is one of the strongest investment destinations in the Egyptian real estate market, combining high residential demand with continuous growth in unit values. The city consistently welcomes new projects from major developers each year, maintaining market vitality and offering investors fresh opportunities — whether at launch or in the secondary market. The most notable investment advantages include:

• • • Continuous price growth: Investment returns benefit from accelerated urban expansion and rising demand for residential and commercial projects within New Cairo, making it one of the most promising areas for long-term real estate investment.
    • Strong rental yields: High rental demand makes the city an attractive option for investors seeking steady periodic income, particularly near universities and business districts.
    • Value-enhancing national projects: The city’s proximity to the New Administrative Capital and the Mohamed bin Zayed Axis raises its investment value and drives demand for its units.
    • Flexible payment plans: Projects in the city offer payment plans starting with low down payments and installment periods extending up to 10 years — facilitating ownership and investment even for buyers with moderate budgets, with options for immediate delivery or off-plan purchases.

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Why Choose New Cairo?

New Cairo combines a strategic location connecting it to the New Administrative Capital, the airport, and central Cairo, alongside integrated infrastructure of world-class universities, hospitals, and malls, and hundreds of compounds catering to different tastes and budgets — making it the foremost destination for those seeking upscale residence and secure investment in eastern Cairo.

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