Administrative projects are the buildings and mixed-use malls designed to host companies, offices and professional practices. The segment has grown rapidly as thousands of businesses relocated to the New Administrative Capital and as the business districts of New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed expanded. Real Estate Capsule currently lists 131 projects offering administrative units, with prices starting from EGP 72,000 per unit and reaching EGP 22,374,000, and per-metre pricing starting from EGP 50,000 in projects sold by area.
What makes a building administrative?
An administrative project is purpose-built to function as a corporate address, and it differs from a residential building converted into offices in ways that matter every working day: ceiling heights, electrical load capacity, the ratio of lifts to occupants, parking provision, and service entrances kept separate from visitor entrances.
Most administrative space in Egypt today sits inside mixed-use malls that combine ground-floor retail with upper-floor offices and sometimes clinics. This model keeps the building occupied across the whole day instead of only during office hours.
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What a good administrative unit looks like
| Element |
Practical benchmark |
| Size |
From 40 m² for a small office up to 200 m² for a full headquarters |
| Floor |
Second floor and above is quieter and cheaper; first floor offers visibility |
| Finishing |
Usually core and shell, with fully finished options at a premium |
| Parking |
Roughly one dedicated space per 50 m² of office area |
| Facility management |
A professional FM operator materially improves resale value |
Why investors choose administrative units
- Higher rental yield than residential: an office unit typically returns more annually than an apartment of the same value, because the tenant is a company on a multi-year lease rather than an individual.
- Longer, more stable contracts: administrative leases usually run three to five years, reducing vacancy periods and re-letting costs.
- Lower landlord maintenance: in most office leases the tenant fits out and maintains the interior.
- Low entry payments: strong competition in this segment has pushed developers to offer plans starting at 5% down with instalments up to 10 years.
Popular administrative projects on Real Estate Capsule
What to check before buying an office unit
Position inside the building matters more than the map
Within the same administrative project, value varies sharply by floor and by proximity to the lift core and the main facade. A second-floor unit on the primary frontage can be worth twice an identically sized unit at the end of a back corridor.
Ask for the loading factor
The area stated in the contract usually includes the unit’s share of common space. Ask for the net usable area — the gap can reach 20% of the advertised figure.
Confirm the permitted activities
Some buildings restrict or prohibit specific business activities. If you are buying to lease, a broader permitted-use list means a wider pool of potential tenants.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between administrative and commercial units?
Administrative units serve offices and companies, usually sit on upper floors and carry a lower price per metre. Commercial units serve retail, occupy ground and first floors, and price higher because they depend on footfall.
Can an administrative unit be converted into a clinic?
It depends on the building’s regulations and on whether the required infrastructure exists — dedicated drainage and ventilation in particular. Many projects allocate specific floors to medical use and do not permit it elsewhere.
What return should I expect from an office unit in Egypt?
It varies widely with location, building occupancy and purchase timing, and no single figure is reliable. Compare actual rents achieved by similar units in the same area rather than relying on advertised yields.
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