El Shorouk City spans 16,110 feddans east of Cairo between the Cairo–Ismailia and Cairo–Suez desert roads, and the Real Estate Capsule guide currently lists 16 projects inside it: 12 residential compounds and 4 malls offering retail, office and medical units.
Residential prices start from EGP 2,450,000, with payment plans that begin at 0% down and stretch up to 10 years.
Part of Egypt’s third generation of new cities under the New Urban Communities Authority, Shorouk is home to the British University in Egypt, the Université Française d’Égypte and El Shorouk Academy.
It also has its own station on the Light Rail Transit line that links East Cairo with the New Administrative Capital, which explains why families looking for a fully serviced city increasingly choose it for permanent living.
Several of Egypt’s leading developers are active in the city, including Capital Group Properties, Al Ahly Sabbour, La Vista and EGY GAP.
The market covers apartments, villas, townhouses, serviced apartments, retail shops and clinics, with ready-to-move phases alongside projects scheduled for delivery through 2029.
El Shorouk City Map
About El Shorouk City
El Shorouk City was established by presidential decree in 1995 as part of the state’s plan to absorb Greater Cairo’s population growth and redistribute residents into planned urban communities.
It is managed by the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) through the El Shorouk City Development Agency, and administratively it belongs to Cairo Governorate.
In 2015, Prime Ministerial Decree No. 2119 added 5,302 feddans to the city boundary. Of the current area, 9,200 feddans form the urban mass covering residential, service and recreational zones, while residential activity alone occupies around 6,900 feddans, divided into districts and zones that cover every housing level from economic to luxury.
In terms of population, the master plan targets 500,000 residents once the city reaches full growth, NUCA allocates land to individuals, investment companies and residential resorts, in addition to state-supported schemes such as Youth Housing and the Al Mostakbal Association housing.
NUCA has built about 26,000 housing units in the city and sold roughly 13,000 residential plots at different levels.
It has also delivered an internal road network of 426 km, water networks of 840 km and sewage networks of 575 km, while electricity networks reach 3,300 km and telecom lines 550 km.
Drinking water reaches the city through pipelines from the 10th of Ramadan and Obour stations, and a tertiary treatment plant with a capacity of 60,000 m³ per day supplies treated water for irrigation. Executed green areas now cover about 450 feddans.
The urban plan is split into two clear parts, The districts section, dominated by villas and high-end units, is divided into western and eastern districts, while the zones section contains residential buildings at economic, mid-range and upper-mid levels.
This division largely defines the character and price range of each part of the city.
El Shorouk City Location, Boundaries and Districts
El Shorouk City sits at Kilometer 37 of the Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road and extends south to the Cairo–Suez Desert Road with a depth of about 7 km.
This gives the city frontage on the two main highways connecting Cairo with the Suez Canal cities and Ain Sokhna.
To the east, it borders New Heliopolis City and Badr City, while Mostaqbal City and Obour City lie to the west. Madinaty sits to the south on the opposite side of the Suez Road, and the New Administrative Capital is reached to the southeast via the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed North Axis.
El Shorouk City Boundaries
Northern boundary: The Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road, one of the main arteries of the eastern Delta, connects the city with 10th of Ramadan, Ismailia and Port Said, and leads west toward Adly Mansour Station and El Salam.
Southern boundary: The Cairo–Suez Desert Road, which faces the gates of Madinaty and a large number of Shorouk’s newer compounds, runs east toward the New Capital and Ain Sokhna and west toward New Cairo.
Eastern boundary: Badr City and the Regional Ring Road lie in this direction, allowing quick access to the eastern Delta governorates and major industrial zones without passing through Cairo.
Western boundary: The western edge extends toward the Ring Road, with Mostaqbal City and Obour on this side, giving residents a direct route to Heliopolis, Nasr City and Downtown Cairo.
Distances from El Shorouk City
The city’s position offers easy access to key destinations across Greater Cairo. The table below shows approximate driving distances and travel times under normal traffic conditions:
Destination
Approximate Distance
Travel Time
New Heliopolis City
5 km
7 minutes
Badr City
18 km
23 minutes
Cairo International Airport
25 km
25 minutes
New Administrative Capital (via Mohamed Bin Zayed North Axis)
28.8 km
37 minutes
Downtown Cairo
35.9 km
30–40 minutes
Nasr City
38.5 km
40 minutes
Transportation in El Shorouk City
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) is the city’s most important transport link. Its first and second phases opened on 3 July 2022, covering 68.81 km and 12 stations from Adly Mansour interchange station, which connects with Metro Line 3, through Obour, Mostaqbal, Shorouk, New Heliopolis and Badr.
After Badr, the line branches north toward 10th of Ramadan and south toward the New Capital through El Robeiky, Capital Gardens, Capital Airport and the City of Arts and Culture.
Trains run at an operating speed of 120 km/h, and the Ministry of Transport lists daily operating hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Minibuses carrying the LRT logo connect the stations with surrounding communities, and free parking is available next to the stations. Public transport bus lines run toward central Cairo, while internal buses operated by the city agency connect the districts with one another.
El Shorouk City Districts
Shorouk’s districts are split between western districts named after gemstones, eastern districts with Andalusian names, and the zones section dedicated to residential buildings. Each part has its own character in unit types and price levels:
1st District (Al Yaqout): Also known as the 1st Villas District, it lies on the northern side near the Ismailia Desert Road, close to the city center, the schools area and the main markets. It offers apartments, duplexes and villas along wide streets.
2nd District (Al Masa): An upscale district overlooking the Ismailia Road and close to El Shorouk Academy and the British University, which makes it popular with families who want to live near educational institutions. It combines villas with modern residential buildings.
3rd District (Al Fayrouz): Located in the middle of the city and divided into eastern and western parts, it includes several small compounds with views of green and water areas, and enjoys steady demand from buyers seeking quiet family living.
4th District (Al Lazward): A mixed residential district set between the main services and shopping markets, offering units in a range of sizes to suit different budgets, with green areas between buildings.
5th District (Al Gawhara): Located in the Shorouk 1 area near the Suez Road with a large villas zone, it is one of the city’s most expensive districts, with resale indicators showing an average of about EGP 19,550 per square meter for apartments.
6th District (Al Lulua): It combines good services with wide green spaces, while prices remain more moderate than the neighboring villa districts, which makes it attractive to young families.
7th District (Al Zomorod): A district dedicated to villas of various styles, located at one of the city entrances facing Madinaty and surrounded by gardens and open spaces.
8th District (Al Rimas): Located at the Shorouk 1 entrance, its land sits slightly higher than the rest of the city, offering open views and good ventilation, with a mix of villas and residential buildings.
9th District (Al Berlant): One of the relatively newer districts, it offers mid-sized units close to essential services and appeals to young professionals and small families.
Club District (Al Aqeeq): Located near the city’s main sports clubs, it is considered one of Shorouk’s most prestigious districts and overlooks large green areas, with apartment resale prices averaging around EGP 17,100 per square meter.
Eastern Districts (Al Andalus, Granada and Marbella): These form the city’s eastern extension toward New Heliopolis and include villa areas and upper-mid units, with Marbella also known as the 3rd East District.
Zones Section (Orchid, Al Zohour and Al Ashgar): The 1st Zone is called Orchid, the 2nd Al Zohour and the 3rd Al Ashgar. Together with the Youth Housing and Al Mostakbal areas, they contain residential buildings at different levels and offer the most affordable entry point for owning in the city.
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NUCA has delivered a service network in Shorouk that includes 6 nurseries, 8 commercial markets, a youth center and sports courts, along with a police station, a fire station, two post offices and two telephone exchanges. The private sector added universities, private schools, banks and shopping centers.
Universities in and near El Shorouk City
Shorouk is one of Egypt’s leading new cities for private higher education, with several universities inside its boundaries and others in neighboring cities:
The British University in Egypt (BUE): inside the city, awarding degrees in partnership with British universities.
Université Française d’Égypte (UFE): inside the city next to the BUE, offering programs accredited with French universities.
Arab Open University: its Egypt branch is located in El Shorouk City and follows a blended learning model.
El Shorouk Academy: one of the city’s oldest institutions, offering engineering, computer science and management programs.
Badr University in Cairo: in neighboring Badr City to the east.
Egyptian Russian University: also in Badr City.
German University in Cairo (GUC): in the Fifth Settlement, New Cairo.
Schools in and near El Shorouk City
NUCA has built 8 basic education schools, two experimental schools and one technical school in the city, while the private sector added 9 schools. The most notable private and international schools in Shorouk and its surroundings include:
Egyptian Japanese School in El Shorouk.
British Columbia Canadian International School.
Dover American International School.
Amgad Language School.
El Ghiriany International School.
CADMUS International Schools on the Cairo–Ismailia Road.
Hospitals and Medical Centers in El Shorouk City
The public health network includes one general hospital, 4 medical centers and an ambulance point, complemented by several private hospitals and clinics:
El Shorouk General Hospital.
Nour El Shorouk Hospital.
International Medical Center.
Armed Forces Hospital in El Shorouk.
El Farouk Medical Center.
Capital Health Medical Center on the Cairo–Ismailia Road.
Malls and Entertainment in El Shorouk City
Alongside the new investment malls currently on the market, residents are served by established shopping and leisure destinations, including:
Galaxy Mall.
Sky Plaza Mall.
Panorama El Shorouk Mall.
Rody Center.
El Shorouk Drive-In Cinema.
Egyptian General Book Authority Cultural Center.
Sports Clubs in El Shorouk City
El Shorouk Club: the city’s main club, with sports fields and swimming pools.
Heliopolis Sporting Club.
Green Hills Club.
El Shorouk Youth Center run by the city authority.
The Regional Park for outdoor walks and sports.
Mosques and Churches in El Shorouk City
The Grand Mosque.
Panorama El Shorouk Mosque.
Al Bukhari Mosque.
Tarek Ibn Ziyad Mosque.
St. George the Great Martyr Church.
Virgin Mary Church.
Property Types in El Shorouk City
The real estate supply in Shorouk ranges from residential units inside the districts and gated communities to retail, office and medical units in the new malls, in addition to serviced apartments, which have recently emerged as a separate category targeting investors.
Apartment sizes in compounds start from about 67 m², standalone villas reach 390 m², and retail shops start from 16 m².
The table below shows starting prices for each category based on project price lists in the guide, while total starting prices per project appear in the comparison table:
A green, low-density city: Executed green areas exceed 450 feddans, and newer compounds dedicate between 78% and 83% of their land to gardens and lakes.
Elevated location: The city sits about 250 meters above sea level, which contributes to milder weather and better air quality than lower-lying areas.
Direct LRT access: Shorouk has its own station on the LRT line, giving residents access to Metro Line 3 to the west and the New Capital to the east without needing a car.
Higher education inside the city: The British and French universities, the Arab Open University and El Shorouk Academy all lie within the city limits, sparing families long daily commutes and keeping the population stable year-round.
Established utilities: With 26,000 units built by NUCA and utility networks extending thousands of kilometers, Shorouk is a lived-in city rather than a plan under construction.
Top Compounds and Projects in El Shorouk City
El Shorouk City Compounds
Full List of Projects in El Shorouk City
The Real Estate Capsule guide includes 16 projects in Shorouk. Here is a quick list with each developer and unit type:
Most of the newer compounds are concentrated along the city’s southern frontage on the Suez Road facing the gates of Madinaty, while the largest project occupies the Ismailia Road to the north. Here are the most prominent in detail:
Granda Life Compound El Shorouk
Al Burouj Compound sits on the Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road and is developed by Capital Group Properties, formed through the merger of the Emirati Abu Dhabi Capital Group and Al Ain Properties. It spans 1,200 feddans, with buildings covering only 17% of the land and the rest dedicated to gardens and lakes.
The project offers fully finished apartments, duplexes, townhouses and villas, with prices starting from EGP 5,600,000 and payment plans from 0% down over up to 10 years. Some phases are ready to move, while others are being delivered within two to four years.
Wesal Compound is an integrated residential city owned by the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr, developed and marketed by Founders, a partnership between Hyde Park and Al Ahly Sabbour. It covers 800 feddans at Kilometer 30 of the Suez Road, west of Shorouk and directly facing Madinaty.
The project accommodates more than 10,000 units including apartments, townhouses, twin houses and villas. In the Wesal Residence phase, fully finished smart-home apartments are ready to move, with prices starting from EGP 9,500,000, a 5% down payment and installments over up to 10 years.
Maadi View Compound overlooks the Suez Road in front of Madinaty Gate 3 and is a partnership between AGEC and Maadi for Development and Reconstruction. It covers 136 feddans with a 22% built-up area ratio and a 30-feddan central park.
Prices start from EGP 6,130,000 for a 125 m² apartment and reach EGP 28,080,000 for a standalone villa, with a 10% down payment and up to 8 years of installments. Super-lux finished units are ready for delivery, while further phases are scheduled for 2027.
Cleopatra Palace Compound brings classic Italian design to 48 feddans in front of Madinaty Gate 2. It is developed by Cleopatra Group, founded by businessman Mohamed Abou El Enein, with 80% of the land allocated to greenery and water features.
Units include apartments, duplexes, penthouses, townhouses and villas, all available for immediate delivery, with prices starting from EGP 15,325,185, a 25% down payment and installments over 4 years.
Aljar El Shorouk Compound, also known as Aljar British District, lies in front of Madinaty Gate 4 on 70 feddans, of which 25 feddans are for educational, medical and commercial services and 45 feddans for residential buildings with a British architectural character.
Prices in the York phase start from EGP 3,635,420 for a one-bedroom apartment, alongside the Windermere phase and branded serviced units, with a 10% down payment, installments over up to 7 years and delivery in 2029.
El Patio Sola Compound is La Vista’s first project in Shorouk, located on the Suez Road in front of Madinaty Gate 3 over 40 feddans with a 20% built-up ratio. Its design is built around natural light, reflecting the meaning of its name.
Prices start from EGP 7,900,000 with a 5% down payment and installments over up to 10 years, and units will be delivered semi-finished in 2029.
Mayan El Shorouk Compound spans 60 feddans facing Madinaty between the Suez Road and the Sadat Axis, with standalone buildings of ground plus six floors and a 2-feddan commercial area. It is developed by STM, which builds ahead of sales.
Prices start from EGP 7,000,000 for a 126 m² apartment with a 10% down payment and installments over up to 10 years, and delivery takes six to nine months from contract.
Granda Life Compound sits at the city’s third entrance on the Suez Road over 23 feddans with a 22% built-up ratio, and EGY GAP has been delivering its super-lux finished units since 2024.
Apartment prices start from EGP 7,500,000 with a 10% down payment and installments over up to 7 years, and ready units can be viewed before purchase.
The city has seen the launch of several investment malls combining shops, offices and clinics, most notably:
Arena Mall El Shorouk: Developed by Aswaq, its fully finished units are ready for immediate delivery, with prices from EGP 2,613,000 for a 16 m² shop up to EGP 11,800,000, a 40% down payment and 4 years of installments. The developer announces rental returns starting from EGP 21,000 per month.
Sewar Mall El Shorouk: Developed by Golden Pillars, it offers shops starting from EGP 2,821,500 and hotel units from EGP 3,040,950, with 0% down payment, installments over up to 8 years and final delivery in June 2028.
Triple Hub Mall: Gosour Developments’ first project in Shorouk, with office prices starting from EGP 73,770 per square meter and clinics from EGP 73,690, a 5% down payment, installments over up to 10 years and a 25% cash discount.
Eagle Hub Mall: Developed by Eagle Developments on 5,000 m², its available shops start from 30 m² at EGP 100,000 per square meter, with a 10% down payment, installments over up to 6 years and delivery within two years.
El Shorouk City Projects Comparison Table
Project
Developer
Land Area
Unit Types
Prices From
Delivery
Al Burouj
Capital Group Properties
1,200 feddans
Apartments, duplexes, townhouses, villas
EGP 5,600,000
Immediate to 4 years
Wesal
Founders & Al Ahly Sabbour
800 feddans
Apartments, townhouses, twin houses, villas
EGP 9,500,000
Immediate and phases
Maadi View
AGEC & Maadi for Development
136 feddans
Apartments, duplexes, townhouses, villas
EGP 6,130,000
Immediate and 2027
Aljar El Shorouk
Aljar Developments
70 feddans
Apartments, serviced units
EGP 3,635,420
2029
Mayan El Shorouk
STM
60 feddans
Apartments
EGP 7,000,000
6–9 months
Cleopatra Palace
Cleopatra Group
48 feddans
Apartments, duplexes, penthouses, villas
EGP 15,325,185
Immediate
El Patio Sola
La Vista
40 feddans
Apartments, duplexes, penthouses
EGP 7,900,000
2029
Granda Life
EGY GAP
23 feddans
Apartments
EGP 7,500,000
Immediate
Livyn El Shorouk
Nakheel
19.5 feddans
Serviced apartments
EGP 3,465,000
Under construction
Granda El Shorouk
EGY GAP
19 feddans
Apartments, duplexes, penthouses
EGP 2,450,000
Immediate and phases
Palm Capital
TG
18 feddans
Apartments
EGP 5,155,000
2028
Palm Island
TG
13 feddans
Apartments, garden villas
EGP 3,496,250
3 years
Arena Mall
Aswaq
—
Shops
EGP 2,613,000
Immediate
Sewar Mall
Golden Pillars
—
Shops, hotel units
EGP 2,821,500
June 2028
Triple Hub
Gosour
—
Shops, offices, clinics
EGP 1,695,000
Under construction
Eagle Hub
Eagle
5,000 m²
Shops, offices, clinics
EGP 3,000,000
Within 2 years
Top Real Estate Developers in El Shorouk City
Developers in Shorouk range from Emirati companies and bank-backed alliances to local developers with long track records. These are the most prominent based on their projects in the city:
EGY GAP: two projects, Granda Life, delivered since 2024, and Granda El Shorouk in the villas district.
TG Developments: two projects, Palm Capital on the Gamal Abdel Nasser Axis and Palm Island in front of Madinaty Gate 3.
Capital Group Properties: developer of Al Burouj, the city’s largest compound on the Ismailia Road.
Founders and Al Ahly Sabbour: the alliance developing and marketing Wesal on behalf of the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr.
AGEC Developments: partner of Maadi for Development and Reconstruction in Maadi View.
Cleopatra Group: developer of Cleopatra Palace with its Italian design in front of Madinaty Gate 2.
La Vista: entered Shorouk with El Patio Sola on the Suez Road.
Aljar Developments: developer of Aljar British District with its British character.
STM and Nakheel: the first with the fast-delivery Mayan project, the second with Livyn’s serviced apartments.
Aswaq, Golden Pillars, Gosour and Eagle: the developers behind the city’s four commercial and administrative malls.
Investment Opportunities in El Shorouk City
Price gap between resale and new launches: Market indicators show an average of about EGP 22,950 per square meter for compound apartments on the resale market, while the price per meter in several new projects ranges between EGP 42,000 and EGP 65,000, reflecting growth potential for delivered units.
Gateway to the New Capital: The city is 28.8 km from the New Capital via the Mohamed Bin Zayed North Axis and linked to it directly by the LRT, benefiting from housing demand near the new government headquarters.
Rental income from day one: Projects such as Arena Mall, Al Burouj and Granda Life offer units ready to lease immediately, and Arena’s developer announces returns starting from EGP 21,000 per month per shop.
Steady student demand: Four higher education institutions inside the city create consistent rental demand throughout the academic year, particularly in districts close to the Ismailia Road.
Flexible payment plans: Payment plans start with 0% down in projects such as Sewar and Al Burouj, and installment periods reach 10 years in at least six projects, allowing investors to enter the market with limited capital.
Explore investment opportunities in El Shorouk City
El Shorouk City combines an established city with services, universities and an LRT station, and a new generation of compounds along the Ismailia and Suez roads with long payment plans and ready-to-move options ,This makes it suitable both for families seeking a permanent home and for investors looking for units that can be leased quickly.
To compare projects and check the latest prices and available units in Shorouk, explore the Real Estate Capsule guide, which covers every compound, mall and developer in the city.
No. El Shorouk is an independent new city managed by the New Urban Communities Authority, even though both belong to Cairo Governorate. It lies northeast of New Cairo, between the Cairo–Ismailia and Cairo–Suez desert roads, and Madinaty sits just across the Suez Road.
El Shorouk City falls under Cairo Governorate. Its planning and development are handled by NUCA through the El Shorouk City Development Agency.
The city covers about 16,110 feddans. Of that, 9,200 feddans form the urban mass and around 6,900 feddans are dedicated to residential use.
Shorouk is an established, lived-in city with its own LRT station and several universities inside its limits, including the British University in Egypt. It also has a general hospital and medical centers, and about 450 feddans of green areas, which makes it a popular choice for families looking for a permanent home.
The airport is about 25 km away, roughly a 25-minute drive under normal traffic. The New Administrative Capital is about 28.8 km away via the Mohamed Bin Zayed North Axis.
Yes. El Shorouk has a dedicated station on the Light Rail Transit line, which opened in July 2022. The line connects the city with Adly Mansour Station and Metro Line 3 to the west, and with the New Administrative Capital to the east.
Among the projects listed in the guide, Granda El Shorouk starts from EGP 2,450,000, followed by Livyn El Shorouk from EGP 3,465,000 and Palm Island from EGP 3,496,250. Aljar El Shorouk is also an entry option, starting from EGP 3,635,420.
Can foreigners buy property in El Shorouk City?
Foreign nationals can generally own residential property in Egypt, subject to registration and ownership rules. Buyers should confirm the legal requirements with a qualified lawyer and with the developer before signing.
The city offers ready-to-lease units, and its universities create steady student rental demand. There is also a visible gap between resale prices and new-launch prices, while payment plans start at 0% down and run up to 10 years, which lowers the capital needed to enter the market.
To reach the sales teams of the developers operating in El Shorouk and inquire about their other projects, call: +201103246075
