obour city

Spanning 16,000 feddans east of Greater Cairo, Obour City stands as one of Egypt’s most successful second-generation cities since its establishment in 1982, having achieved a rare balance between a fully integrated residential community stretching from the 1st to the 9th District and a massive industrial base of more than 430 operating factories, alongside an entirely new extension known as New Obour City, classified among Egypt’s fourth-generation cities.

Unit prices across the city’s projects start from around EGP 1.1 million for administrative and medical units, and from around EGP 1.4 million for apartments inside the new compounds, with flexible payment plans featuring reduced down payments and extended installment periods, as the city falls administratively under the New Urban Communities Authority and geographically within Qalyubia Governorate on the eastern gateway of Greater Cairo.

Obour City

Obour is also known as one of Egypt’s few genuine working cities, where residents both live and work within the city limits, as its industrial base provides tens of thousands of jobs right next to the residential districts, and it is being developed today by some of the market’s most active players such as Memaar Al Ashraf Developments with over forty years of experience and MRS Developments with its dual expertise across Egypt and the UAE.

What further multiplies the city’s value is its central position between the Cairo-Ismailia Desert Road and the Cairo-Belbeis Desert Road, its direct proximity to Cairo International Airport and Heliopolis, and the connection of its new extension to modern transport networks, making it one of East Cairo’s most attractive destinations for living and investment alike.

About Obour City

Obour City was established under Prime Ministerial Decree No. 1290 of 1982 as one of the second-generation cities launched by the state to relieve population density in Greater Cairo, and its land was originally desert belonging to the Khanka district of Qalyubia Governorate before urban planning transformed it into an integrated city managed by the New Urban Communities Authority since its foundation.

The master plan reflects a clear balance of land uses, with an urban mass of about 12,500 feddans divided between residential activity on 4,500 feddans covering every housing level, industrial activity on 3,700 feddans, and service activity on 3,200 feddans comprising educational, medical, recreational, and commercial land plots.

The city has passed through several key milestones since its establishment:

• The founding decree was issued in 1982, launching the urban planning and zoning of the residential, industrial, and service areas.
• The 1990s and early 2000s witnessed the delivery of thousands of housing units under the Youth Housing, Future Housing, and Family Housing programs, alongside a growing factory base.
• Presidential Decree No. 59 of 2003 amended and expanded the city’s boundaries and redrew its borders.
• The biggest leap came with a presidential decree in 2016 establishing New Obour City, officially inaugurated in the first quarter of 2018 on an area of 58,914 feddans as one of Egypt’s fourth-generation cities.

The master plan targets a population of around 500,000 residents upon full development, while the current population is approaching 225,000 residents according to circulating real estate estimates, and the industrial zone hosts 432 operating factories with investments of about EGP 4.69 billion providing more than 34,000 jobs.

As for New Obour City, the New Urban Communities Authority manages around 45,000 feddans of its area distributed across 11 residential districts, relying on smart planning and e-government services, with connections to modern transport such as the Light Rail Transit (LRT) linking East Cairo to the New Administrative Capital, which raises its urban and investment value year after year.

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Obour City Location, Borders, and Districts

Obour occupies a strategic position at the eastern gateway of Greater Cairo, stretching from kilometer 9 to kilometer 15 on the right side of the Cairo-Belbeis Desert Road at a depth of 7 kilometers, while the Cairo-Ismailia Desert Road passes at kilometer 26 on its southern side, leaving the city just 30 km from Downtown Cairo.

The city is served by an exceptional network of axes including the Ring Road, the Regional Ring Road, the Middle Ring Road, the Obour Main Axis, and Gesr El Suez Road, as the Regional Ring Road connects it to West Cairo all the way to 6th of October City, while the Cairo-Ismailia Road passes by the nearby cities of Shorouk City, New Heliopolis, and Mostakbal City.

Obour City Geographic Borders

• Northern Border

The northern border is occupied by the Cairo-Belbeis Desert Road, which links the city directly to Belbeis and Sharqia Governorate, serving as the oldest artery for residents’ daily commute to and from Cairo, with the main gates of the residential districts located along it.

• Southern Border

The city is bordered to the south by the Cairo-Ismailia Desert Road at kilometer 26, the axis on which the city’s southern gateway sits, connecting it to Heliopolis and Nasr City to the west and to the Suez Canal cities to the east.

• Eastern Border

The urban fabric of New Obour City extends eastward up to the boundary of 10th of Ramadan City, placing Obour at the heart of the industrial and urban corridor running between Cairo and the Canal cities, while Shorouk City neighbors it from the southeast.

• Western Border

The western border opens onto the urban mass of Greater Cairo through Gesr El Suez Road, just 10 minutes away from the city, which serves as the main daily route toward Heliopolis, Nasr City, and central Cairo.

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Distances from Obour City

The city’s location offers rare accessibility to East Cairo’s most important areas, and the table below lists the key distances from Obour:

Obour City Districts

The city’s districts range from mid-level to upscale neighborhoods suiting every segment, and below are the key districts and areas where urban activity is concentrated:

• 1st and 2nd Districts

These are the oldest in the city, occupying a central location close to the main services and separated by Ahmed Ibn Tulun Street, with a fully established residential character complete with schools and daily markets, making them a practical entry point for families seeking ready homes surrounded by services.

• 3rd District

Considered the city’s most important service hub thanks to its proximity to public transport, it houses the EgyptAir buildings and the famous Al Rawda Mosque, and directly neighbors City Club, making it one of Obour’s busiest areas throughout the day.

• 4th District

One of the quietest districts due to its small size, distinguished by its closeness to Misr International University and Carrefour Obour, combining tranquility with easy access to educational and commercial services.

• 5th District

The city’s first villa district and one of its most upscale areas, home to the Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital, along with gated residential communities led by Rockville with its distinctive Asian-inspired character.

• 6th District

Located opposite Carrefour Obour and near the Ain Shams University extension, it features an upscale villa zone alongside modern residential developments, making it one of the most in-demand districts among families.

• 7th District

Among the city’s most prestigious districts and the closest to the Ring Road and the Obour Main Axis, neighboring the Entertainment District, where villas, luxury properties, and modern residential projects are concentrated.

• 8th and 9th Districts

These represent the newest expansions in the residential fabric, with the 9th District in particular distinguished by the Ain Shams University extension, Uni Mall, and its proximity to City Club, along with its frontage on the main road network surrounding the city.

9th District walkway in Obour City

• Entertainment District and Golf City

The Entertainment District offers luxury units and a variety of sports and leisure facilities, while Golf City is known for its upscale character, golf courses, Golf City Mall, and proximity to the Obour Axis, together forming the city’s most prestigious front.

• Ahmed Orabi Association

A special-character area combining vast agricultural spaces with quiet living, where farms and villas spread across large plots, making it a favorite destination for nature lovers and those seeking agricultural and residential investment in one place.

• New Obour City

The city’s modern eastern extension, comprising fully serviced residential districts alongside the Beit Al Watan, Sakan Misr, Dar Misr, and social housing zones, and currently hosting the area’s most notable new private developments thanks to its competitive land prices and contemporary planning.

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Infrastructure in Obour City

The city enjoys complete infrastructure reflecting its organized urban planning, with an extensive internal road network and modern traffic systems, a water treatment plant with a capacity of 660,000 m³ per day supported by a well station, and sewage, telecom, and electricity networks covering all districts, along with clear investment in green spaces, tree-lined roads, and public parks.

Universities and Institutes near Obour City

The city and its immediate surroundings host a strong higher-education base that makes it a fitting destination for families and students, most notably:

• Obour University (Benha National University), which opened its doors in 2022 with faculties of Human Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, and Business Administration
• The Ain Shams University extension in the 9th District
• The Obour High Institute for Management, Computers, and Information Systems on the Cairo-Belbeis Road
• Misr International University (MIU) on the Cairo-Ismailia Road, minutes from the city

Schools near Obour City

The city’s districts are served by a large number of international and language schools with diverse curricula, most notably:

• Nile Sons International School in the 6th District with accredited American and British programs, a sports academy, and an ACT testing center
• Continental International School in the 7th District with the British curriculum
• A wide network of language, public, Azhari, and technical schools within every district

Hospitals and Medical Centers in Obour City

The city offers a healthcare system serving residents and the industrial zones around the clock, most notably:

• Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital in the 5th District
• Obour Health Insurance Hospital
• Specialized clinics and private medical centers concentrated in the 3rd District and Uni Mall in the 9th District
• Branches of major pharmacy chains across the districts

Malls and Entertainment in Obour City

The city ranks among East Cairo’s most commercially active areas thanks to its mixed residential and industrial base, and its top destinations include:

• Golf City Mall, featuring 9 cinema screens and major retail brands
• Carrefour Obour at the city entrance next to City Club
• Rawda Obour Mall and Town Stars Mall near the villa districts
• Uni Mall in the 9th District with a mix of retail, medical, and administrative units
• The Obour Market, spanning approximately 300 feddans according to estimates, Greater Cairo’s main wholesale market for vegetables, fruit, and fish

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Sports Clubs and Recreation in Obour City

The city enjoys a diverse sports and recreation scene suiting all ages, most notably:

• City Club Obour with its full range of sports and social facilities
• Obour Sporting Club, affiliated with the Ministry of Youth and Sports
• The golf courses in the Golf City area
• Geroland amusement park on the Cairo-Ismailia Road, one of the largest theme parks in Egypt

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Property Types in Obour City

Obour features exceptional diversity in property types, combining the fully serviced old city with its nine districts, villa neighborhoods, Entertainment District, and Golf City, with the fast-growing New Obour extension and its modern compounds and malls, meeting the needs of every client whether for permanent living or investment.

Residential options span apartments across all public and private housing levels alongside villas and luxury units, while commercial, administrative, and medical units spread across the new malls on the main axes, and the average price per square meter for apartments inside compounds currently hovers around EGP 21,500 according to data from a real estate platform.

The table below shows the approximate price ranges for the main unit types in the city:

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Advantages of Living in Obour City

Obour’s appeal goes beyond its position at Cairo’s eastern gateway, extending to a complete set of qualities that make it one of East Cairo’s best places to live, most notably:

• Exceptional proximity to key services

The airport is just 15 km away and Heliopolis is about a quarter of an hour’s drive, with direct connections to six major axes linking the city to every direction of Greater Cairo.

• A working city with jobs inside its borders

An industrial base of hundreds of operating factories provides abundant employment within the city itself, a rare advantage that shortens daily commutes and sustains an active community all year round.

• A ready education and healthcare system

A national university, a high institute, an Ain Shams University extension, a specialized university hospital, and accredited international schools, sparing residents the need to travel outside the city every day.

• Housing diversity for every budget

From public housing units to the villas of Golf City and the Entertainment District, through the modern compounds of New Obour City with accessible payment plans.

• Complete recreation and social life

Between City Club, the golf courses, Geroland, and Golf City Mall, alongside the Obour Market supplying fresh goods at wholesale prices to the city and Greater Cairo.

Obour City compounds

Top Compounds and Projects in Obour City

The city and its new extension are witnessing an active wave of residential and commercial launches built to contemporary standards, and below are the top projects available in the city through Real Estate Capsule, with a closer look at each one.

Top Residential Compounds in Obour City

• Viale Residence Compound New Obour City

Viale Residence stands as the area’s most notable recent residential launch, signed by MRS Developments with its extensive track record across the Egyptian and Emirati markets, located in the heart of New Obour City close to its main axes, and built on a design philosophy that dedicates about 80% of the total land to greenery and landscape, leaving buildings the smaller share.

The project is exclusively composed of apartments starting from 60 m², with a price per square meter starting from EGP 23,000 calculated on the installment system, and one of the market’s most flexible payment plans at just a 5% down payment with installments up to 8 years, a refundable EGP 25,000 reservation deposit, and unit delivery within 3 years of contracting.

Commercial and Administrative Projects in Obour City

• Quest City Obour

Quest City leads the city’s commercial scene, developed by Memaar Al Ashraf Developments with investments exceeding EGP 3 billion, stretching over 13 feddans with a 230-meter facade and comprising 586 varied units across retail shops, administrative offices, medical clinics, and hotel units, with a specialized management and operations company ensuring constant footfall inside the mall.

Retail unit areas start from 38 m², administrative from 59 m², and medical from 73 m², with prices starting from EGP 3,400,000 and a price per square meter starting from EGP 170,000 varying by floor and activity, along with a 20% down payment, interest-free installments, and core-and-shell delivery.

• Jazzab Plaza Mall New Obour City

Jazzab Plaza, developed by Memaar Al Ashraf, offers a lighter investment entry point into the commercial market, sitting directly on Road 100 between the Beit Al Watan and Sakan Misr districts on an area of 6 feddans, and comprising 316 retail, administrative, and medical units with areas starting from 19 m² spread across a ground floor and 3 upper floors.

Administrative and medical unit prices start from around EGP 1.1 million and retail from EGP 1,715,000, with three payment plans stepping up from a 15% to a 25% down payment with extended installment periods, plus a launch discount during the launch phase, while the project benefits from its integration with the neighboring Jazzab City entertainment destination.

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Top Real Estate Developers in Obour City

The city and its new extension are attracting active development companies that are redrawing its real estate map, most notably:

• Memaar Al Ashraf Developments

Currently the most active name in the city’s commercial market with two flagship projects, Quest City and Jazzab Plaza, backed by more than forty years of experience in development and construction, a portfolio spanning New Cairo and East Cairo, and a reputation for on-time delivery and build quality.

• MRS Developments

A developer with dual expertise across Egypt and the UAE, having delivered residential, hospitality, and industrial projects to exacting standards before entering the New Obour market with its residential project Viale Residence, with a vision focused on locations close to services and low build ratios in favor of green spaces.

• Other developers

Several local development companies are active across the city’s mid-range and upscale housing segments, while the New Urban Communities Authority handles public housing offerings such as Dar Misr, Sakan Misr, and Beit Al Watan in New Obour City.

Investment Advantages in Obour City

Over recent years, Obour has become one of East Cairo’s strongest magnets for real estate capital, combining a fully serviced established city with a new extension at the start of its growth curve, and below are its key investment advantages:

Obour City districts

• Rental demand driven by a massive industrial base

Hundreds of operating factories employing tens of thousands of workers create constant year-round demand for housing, rentals, and commercial units, an advantage unavailable in purely residential cities.

• A competitive entry price with clear growth headroom

The average price per square meter for compound apartments in Obour still stands at about EGP 21,500 according to data from a real estate platform, an attractive level compared with neighboring East Cairo cities, with new projects launching at reduced down payments and extended payment terms.

• National projects lifting future value

Chief among them the LRT and the monorail linking East Cairo to the New Administrative Capital, alongside continuous expansion in New Obour City, reinforcing demand along the urban corridor stretching from New Cairo, the Fifth Settlement, and the Sixth Settlement all the way to Obour and the Canal cities.

• Commercial returns backed by operational density

New malls such as Quest City and Jazzab Plaza serve two audiences at once, the districts’ residents and the industrial zones’ workforce, raising expected occupancy rates for retail, administrative, and medical units.

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Why Choose Obour City?

Obour City combines a location just minutes from Heliopolis and the airport, an industrial economic base providing jobs within the city’s own borders, and a property market extending from public housing to the modern compounds of New Obour City at entry prices still within reach of a wide segment of buyers.

That makes it a balanced choice for those seeking a fully serviced permanent home, and for investors looking to seize an opportunity in the new extension before the price curve of its modern projects completes its climb.

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