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About El Shorouk
El Shorouk City Egypt, is a third-generation city in east Cairo. It was founded by Presidential Decree 325/1995, and it is part of Cairo Governorate. It is administered by the New Urban Communities Authority of Egypt, which has built many educational facilities, hospitals and health centers, commercial centers, and sports centers.
Wide streets, open spaces, and generous greenery keep daily life calm and away from the capital's noise. Still, a modern road network connects it to Madinaty, Mostakbal City, and New Administrative Capital within minutes. Schools, hospitals, malls, and clubs are all close to home.
Sherouk Egypt Location
El Shorouk lies at Km 37 on the Cairo-Ismailia Desert Road. Drive east, and you reach it right after Al Rehab and New Heliopolis. Because of this spot, most surrounding areas are 20 to 30 minutes away. Typical drive times from El Shorouk City:
- Madinaty: a typical 5 km drive (takes roughly 15 minutes by car)
- Al Rehab: only about 5 km away (same as Madinaty)
- Mostakbal City: 15 minutes. An easy trip for work or shopping
- Badr City & El Obour: 20 minutes, straight across the eastern side
- New Administrative Capital: 25 minutes. Close enough for a daily commute
- New Cairo: 30 minutes
- Heliopolis: 35 minutes
- Nasr City: 40 minutes, the longest run on the list
Moreover, four clear borders frame the city:
- North: the Cairo-Ismailia Road, the city's main entrance
- South: the Cairo-Suez Desert Road
- East: Badr City, New Heliopolis, and the New Eastern Road
- West: the Ring Road, the link to the rest of Greater Cairo
Al Shorouk Roads
A mix of desert highways and internal arteries keeps traffic moving in and out of Shorouk city:
- Cairo-Ismailia Road (the city's front door)
- Cairo-Suez Desert Road (runs along the southern edge)
- Ring Road (western boundary and a direct route toward Cairo)
- El Shuhada Road (home to El Shorouk Academy)
- Regional Ring Road
- Sadat Road
- Gamal Abdel Nasser Road
- Orabi Road
- Qingnian Road
- Oasis Road
Sherouk Egypt Land Area
El Shorouk City Egypt covers 16,110 acres. That puts it among the largest cities in the country.
The land is not built up wall to wall. Here is how it breaks down:
- 9,200 acres go to urban development and facilities
- The rest is set aside for roads, green areas, and other services
Inside the urban share, The New Urban Communities Authority created four types of zones:
- Residential districts: varied housing for different family sizes and budgets
- Industrial zones: vital production areas within city limits
- Service zones: integrated services that cover residents' basic needs
- Entertainment areas: varied leisure spaces for all ages
Shorouk Districts
The El Shorouk City Egypt map is split into numbered districts and named neighborhoods. Four districts stand out:
- First District (The Villas Neighborhood)
- Seventh District
- Eighth District
- Al Nakheel District
- Al Yaqout
- Al Zomorod
- Granada
- Al Nady (Al Aqeeq)
- Al Masa
- District Al Fayrouz
- Al Lazaward
- Al Gawhara
- District Al Lulua
- Al Remas
- Al Berlant
- Marbella
- Al Andalus
Al Shorouk Egypt Properties
Buyers in El Shorouk City Egypt can pick anything from a compact studio to a standalone villa. Choices suit small households and large families alike.
Residential units:
- Apartments for sale in Shorouk
- Studios
- Duplexes for sale in El Shorouk
- Penthouses
- Villas for sale in El Shorouk
- Twin houses
- Townhouses for sale in Shorouk
Commercial and professional units:
- Administrative units
- Commercial units for sale in Shorouk
- Medical clinics
Shorouk Cairo Projects
Various reputable developers have built compounds in Shorouk. Each one offers a different mix of units and amenities. La Vista Developments alone runs five El Patio communities in the city. The list includes:
- El Patio Casa - La Vista Developments
- Al Burouj - Imkan Misr
- El Patio 5 East - La Vista Developments
- El Shorouk Springs - Hassan Allam Properties
- Divina Gardens - Atric Developments
- Al Shorouk 2000 - Dorra Group
- Granda Life - EgyGab
- El Patio Sola - La Vista Developments
- Mayan El Shorouk - STM
- El Patio 4 - La Vista Developments
- IVY Residence El Shorouk - AGEC Developments
- El Patio Prime - La Vista Developments
- Stella Heliopolis - Remco Tourism Villages Construction
- Life View - IC Real Estate Development
- Green Land - Al Manara for Urban Developments
- Cleopatra Palace - Cleopatra Hotels and Developments
- Livyn - Nakheel Developments
Below is the detailed description of the top 5 projects in the area.
Life View Compound
- Life View is developed by IC Real Estate Development
- It is built around one idea: modern architecture with a luxury finish. Its design aims for originality and a contemporary look
- Amenities: swimming pools, gym, health center and spa, restaurants, business center
- Units: villas
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El Shorouk Springs by Hassan Allam Properties
- El Shorouk Springs is its mega residential project in the city, built on a 150-acre land plot
- Amenities: basic services inside the community, recreational facilities, so residents rarely need to go outside, and a carefully planned urban design
- Units: villas, twin houses, townhouses, and apartments
- El Shorouk Springs is ideally located on Cairo–Suez Road and directly facing Madinaty’s Gate 2
El Patio Sola
- It is a 40-acre gated community by La Vista Developments
- Units: apartments, duplexes, penthouses
- Amenities: El Patio Sola features jogging tracks, two clubhouses, an international school, an outdoor gym, two kids' zones, an electric car charging station
Al Shorouk 2000
- The compound was developed by Dorra Group, directly on the Suez Road
- Units of Al Shorouk 2000: villas, twin houses, townhouses, apartments
- Amenities: swimming pools, green spaces, walking, jogging, and cycling tracks
Al Burouj by Imkan Misr
- A mixed-use community ideally located on the Cairo-Ismailia Road across 1,043 acres
- Only 20% of the land is built up; the remaining 80% is landscaping and amenities
- Units: apartments, duplexes, penthouses, villas, townhouses, twin houses
- Amenities: commercial area, sports club and Green Hills Club, walking, jogging, and cycling tracks, Al Burouj Business Park, International schools, El Sawy Culturewheel
- With work, school, sport, and culture in one master plan, Al Burouj works more like a complete community
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Shorouk Egypt Facilities
El Shorouk City Egypt is a fully serviced city. Most daily needs are met without leaving it:
- Hospitals and healthcare: Al Shorouk General Central Hospital, Al Farouk Medical Charitable Hospital, Badr Hospital, and the International Medical Center. Multiple clinics also operate across the city
- Sports and social clubs: Heliopolis Sporting Club, El Shorouk Sporting Club, Green Hills Club in Al Burouj, Mayfair Village, and Kratos Gym Spa
- Culture and things to do: El Sawy Culturewheel in Al Burouj, a drive-in cinema, and the Regional Park
- Public spaces: large green areas, parks, sports fields, and youth centers
- Shopping and banking: Carrefour in the First District, malls with local and international brands, and a Banque Misr branch in the Eighth District
- Transport: public transport options connect the city with nearby areas
- Restaurants: Arabian, Italian, seafood, and fast food. Popular picks include Fiesta, Emessa, Sham El-Ezz, Reef Zaman, El-Afrangy, Marina Fish, Loula's, Bruxies, Big Zain, Boshanky, Pizza Royal, Qasioun Grills, Grilliano, and 25 Rounds Burger
Schools in El Shorouk
El Shorouk has various schools, including:
- Renaissance International School of Egypt
- Gheriany International School (GIS British)
- Columbia Canadian International School
- Eastlands International School
- Falcon International Schools
- Dover International School
- Memphis International School
- Sama International College
- Egyptian British International School (El Shorouk Campus)
- British School of Elite Education
- Brighton British School
- St. John American School
- Nile Egyptian School (NES)
- NIS El Shorouk Campus
- Three branches of the Egyptian-Japanese Schools
Universities in Shorouk City
Higher education is one of the city's biggest strengths. Its universities are known for strong faculty and modern facilities. Main institutions include:
- British University in Egypt, in Al Nakheel District
- French University in Egypt, in the Seventh District
- Lebanese University, also in the Seventh District
- A branch of the Arab Open University
- El Shorouk Academy, founded in 1995 on El Shuhada Road, off Suez Road
Malls in El Shorouk
Shopping in El Shorouk City Egypt ranges from neighborhood centers to large malls. Most include shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure areas, and supermarkets:
- City Plaza El Shorouk Mall
- Galaxy Mall
- Paradise El Shorouk Mall
- Sky Plaza
- Panorama Mall
- Value Mall
- Grand Mall
- Mall Premiere
- University Mall
- 3 Sides Mall
Why Invest in El Shorouk City Egypt?
El Shorouk combines three things investors look for: land, infrastructure, and steady demand:
- Planned growth, not random sprawl: With 16,110 acres and 9,200 acres zoned for development, new supply follows a master plan. That protects long-term values
- Infrastructure already in place: Main and secondary roads, public transport, water, electricity, sewage, and telecom networks are operational today. Buyers are not paying for a promise
- A location that works both ways: The city sits between the Cairo-Ismailia and Cairo–Suez roads. It is 25 minutes from the New Administrative Capital and 15 minutes from Madinaty and Mostakbal City
- Competitive entry prices: Property prices remain attractive compared with several other areas. That leaves room for capital growth
- Built-in end-user demand: Leading schools and universities draw families, students, and staff year after year
- A flexible product mix: Apartments, villas, commercial units, offices, and clinics support different strategies, from buy-to-live to buy-to-lease
- A strong outlook: Demand is expected to keep rising as the city grows, pointing to higher property values over the long term
- The city sits 250 meters above sea level: The result is pleasant weather in both summer and winter
In short, El Shorouk City Egypt is a calm, green, and well-connected city where planned growth and diverse property options make it a smart place to live and invest.
