New Cairo

New Cairo City Egypt is one of East Cairo's most prestigious residential and commercial hubs, located in Cairo Governorate. It blends serene, upscale living with a modern lifestyle.

Home to some of the country's most luxurious compounds, the city is built by trusted developers. It is organized into distinct neighborhoods and features premium schools, hospitals, and shopping malls.

Whether you want a family home or a strong investment property, the city delivers comfort, convenience, and long-term value.

New Cairo City Egypt Location

New Cairo is situated between Heliopolis and El Maadi, two of Cairo's top residential districts. Its location gives residents quick access across Greater Cairo, thanks to a strong network of ring roads and axes. This city is around:

• 30 minutes (25 km) from Cairo International Airport
• 35 minutes (32 km) from Downtown Cairo
• An hour away (80 km) from 6th of October City
• An hour and a half (120 km) from Ain Sokhna

Main Roads in New Cairo

Several major roads and axes run through New Cairo, keeping commutes short and simple:

• Ring Road
• North 90th Street
• South 90th Street
• Cairo - Suez Road
• El-Moshir Tantawy Axis
• Al Sadat Axis

These routes link the city to Heliopolis, Downtown Cairo, and New Administrative Capital, without long detours through central traffic.

New Cairo Land Area

New Cairo City covers 85,000 acres of land in East Cairo. That makes it one of the largest planned cities in Cairo Governorate. It was developed as a third-generation urban community.

That scale is split across several settlements and dedicated mixed-use zones, each with its own character and pace of life. Some feel quiet and residential, while others sit closer to malls, offices, and main roads.

This large footprint gives developers room to build spacious compounds, wide internal roads, and verdant green belts. 

New Cairo Districts

The well-known districts of New Cairo include:

• 5th Settlement 

One of the upscale residential districts in the city. Some of the popular attractions in 5th Settlement are the Golden Square and 90th Street. 

• 1st Settlement

Offers residents a quieter living environment in the city. It boasts various compounds with residential and commercial properties.

• 3rd Settlement

One of New Cairo’s oldest districts. It is the home of many renowned universities, including GUC. 

• 6th Settlement

Close to the Ring Road and Ain Sokhna Road. Sixth Settlement was previously known as Al Aml Triangle.

New Cairo City Egypt Neighborhoods

The New Cairo map includes several neighborhoods, each with its own identity. They include:

• Al Narges Neighborhood
• New Al Narges
• South Investors Neighborhood
• Al Andalous 
• El Lotus
• Al Banafseg 
• El Choueifat 
• Al Yasmeen
• North Investors Neighborhood
• South of Academy Neighborhood

New Cairo City Properties

New Cairo offers an upscale mix of properties for every budget and lifestyle. Many compounds feature units of varying sizes, prices, and architectural styles:

• Apartments for sale in New Cairo
• Penthouses and studios
• Duplexes for sale in New Cairo
• Townhouses and twin houses
• Villas for sale in New Cairo
• Administrative, medical, and commercial units

Most of these properties are inside gated compounds built by Egypt's leading developers. Each offers distinct amenities, from clubhouses to schools, along with flexible payment plans that suit different budgets.

New Cairo Projects

The New Cairo projects were developed by some of Egypt's most reputable developers. They include, but are not limited to:

• Palm Hills New Cairo
• Villette Sodic Compound
• Mountain View iCity New Cairo
• Azzar New Cairo
• Hyde Park Compound
• District 5
• Mivida New Cairo
• Fifth Square Al Marasem
• Sarai Compound
• Grova East Hills New Cairo
• ZED East
• The Spine New Cairo
• Solana East
• Acasa Mia
• Rock Gold
• Hyde Park Business District
• The Big Business District

The following are some of the luxurious compounds in New Cairo City Egypt:

Palm Hills New Cairo

Palm Hills New Cairo spans 500 acres of prime land. Its highlights include:

• A fully equipped medical center and King's School
• A five-star hotel and vast outdoor spaces
• Palm Hills Sports Club, open to residents year-round
• Apartments, standalone villas, twin houses, and townhouses for sale
• It suits families who want resort-style amenities close to home.

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ICity New Cairo

Mountain View ICity New Cairo covers 500 acres in the heart of the city. Its key features include:

• A sports club with a wide variety of courts
• Internationally renowned schools and a dedicated administrative strip
• A commercial hub and a top-tier fitness center
• The compound blends everyday convenience with resort-style leisure.
• There are various properties for sale in ICity New Cairo Compound, including iVillas, apartments, penthouses, standalone villas, and townhouses.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park Compound is developed over 6 million sqm of land. Its key features include:

• A premium clubhouse and a five-star hotel
• RYZE Sporting Club and Hydeout Park for families
• A distinguished business district within the compound
• Includes a medical center and two international schools
• Apartments, villas, duplexes, townhouses, and studios for sale

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Mivida

Built by Emaar Misr over 890 acres in Fifth Settlement, Mivida offers:

• Mivida Business Park with various office spaces
• A social clubhouse and a top-tier sports club
• The Lake District, home to a wide range of leisure activities
• Standalone villas, twin houses, and apartments for sale
• Mivida New Cairo suits buyers who want an established, well-serviced address.

Sarai Compound

Developed by Madinet Masr, Sarai Compound covers 5.5 million SQM. Its key features include:

• A large mixed residential and commercial footprint
• Retail strips, schools, and open green spaces
• A central spine connecting all residential phases
• Sarai’s business district, a horse track, swimming pools, and Sarai’s Athletic Club
• Sarai properties for sale vary between apartments, villas, and other unit options

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New Cairo City Facilities

New Cairo hosts an impressive range of everyday and lifestyle facilities, making it a largely self-sufficient city:

• Hospitals & Clinics

Queens Royal Hospital, As-Salam International Hospital, Air Force Specialized Hospital, Tabarak Hospital, Cleopatra Polyclinics, Conrad Medical Center, and Al Karma Hospital.

• Supermarkets

Carrefour, Spinneys, and Seoudi Market branches spread across Fifth Settlement and other districts.

• Sports Clubs

Al Ahly Sporting Club, Wadi Degla Club, RYZE Club, and Kode Sports Club.

• Entertainment Hubs

Hall of Selfies and the first indoor trampoline park in New Cairo, Gravity Code.

• Cinemas

Sea Cinema Arabella, Cinema Galaxy in Cairo Festival City, Point 90 Cinema, and Al Rehab Cinema.

Schools in New Cairo City Egypt

Families in New Cairo can choose from a wide range of international schools, offering premium education close to home:

• British International School
• Modern English School
• Canadian International School
• The International School of Elite Education
• American International School
• The International School of Choueifat
• Aspire International School
• Metropolitan School
• Nile International College
• Green Heights International School
• The Royal College International School

Universities in New Cairo

New Cairo is also home to several of Egypt's most renowned universities, drawing students from across Cairo and beyond:

• American University in Cairo (AUC)
• German University in Cairo (GUC)
• Future University in Egypt (FUE)
• Canadian International College (CIC)

Malls in New Cairo

Shopping is one of New Cairo's biggest draws. Malls across the city combine retail, dining, and entertainment under one roof:

• Cairo Festival City Mall
• Concord Plaza Mall
• Point 90 Mall
• Galleria Mall
• Arabella Plaza
• Waterway Mall
• The Park Mall
• Downtown Mall
• Maxim Mall
• Americana Plaza New Cairo

New Cairo City Hotels

New Cairo features several five-star hotels, ideal for guests, staycations, and business travelers:

• The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa
• JW Marriott Hotel
• Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel
• Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo
• Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo
• Triumph Luxury Hotel

Why Invest in New Cairo?

New Cairo is one of the most searched destinations for property investment in East Cairo. Investors are drawn by strong resale value and steady rental demand:

• Prime, Connected Location

Minutes from Heliopolis, Downtown Cairo, and New Administrative Capital via Ring Road and Suez Road

• Reputable Developers’ Names

Flagship projects from Palm Hills, SODIC, Emaar Misr, Ora, and Madinet Masr

• Diverse Investment Options

Residential compounds, commercial towers, and mixed-use developments like Rock Gold and The Big Business District

• Built-In Infrastructure

Schools, hospitals, malls, and sports clubs already operating in New Cairo

• High Rental Demand

Established settlements like Fifth Settlement sustain year-round tenant interest

• Long-Term Capital Growth

Consistent demand keeps unit prices climbing across most compounds

Add the scarcity of remaining land in prime districts, and the picture is clear. New Cairo City Egypt remains a reliable pick for end-users and investors alike.