New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

New Cairo is one of the most prominent new urban cities in Egypt, offering a diverse market of New Cairo properties and serving as a major hub for upscale living in the eastern extension of Greater Cairo.

New Cairo was established in 2000 under the supervision of the New Urban Communities Authority, with the aim of reducing chronic congestion in central Cairo by redistributing residents, services, and economic activity across the elevated desert plateau east of the Ring Road.

Today, New Cairo is an integrated city featuring gated residential communities, private universities, international schools, major corporate headquarters, and large commercial destinations.

It is known as a preferred destination for upper- and upper-middle-income residents.

What distinguishes New Cairo is the maturity of its real estate market.

Unlike newer cities, it already has established international schools, well-established hospitals, operating shopping malls, and connected major roads.

Officially part of Cairo Governorate's Eastern District, the city expanded from approximately 67,000 feddans at its establishment to nearly 99,814 feddans by 2024.

It is organized around three main areas: First Settlement, Third Settlement, and Fifth Settlement, serving a wide range of budgets and lifestyles, from affordable apartments to ultra-luxury villas.

New Cairo properties offer diverse options for living and investment, including apartments, villas, commercial units, offices, and administrative properties.

New Cairo is located on the southeastern edge of Cairo Governorate within Greater Cairo, between Maadi to the southwest and Heliopolis to the north.

It is built east of the Ring Road on a plateau approximately 250 to 307 meters above sea level, serving as a direct link between established Cairo and the New Administrative Capital to the east.

The city consists of several distinctive areas, each with its own character:

90th Street, including both North and South 90th Street, is one of the most important hubs in New Cairo.

It combines residential, commercial, and administrative properties with medical centers, restaurants, cafés, universities, and everyday services.

New Cairo's strategic location makes it easy to reach major destinations. The following are approximate distances and driving times depending on traffic:

Major facilities, including international hospitals, universities, shopping malls, and corporate offices, are generally within a 5- to 15-minute drive inside New Cairo itself, making the city particularly attractive to families and business owners.

New Cairo is served by a modern road network with wide corridors connecting it in all directions:

90th Street is particularly important to the commercial and administrative real estate market, with offices, commercial and medical centers, restaurants, cafés, banks, and various services located along the corridor.

New Cairo extends east of the Ring Road through a clearly divided urban network. Fifth Settlement occupies the central and western areas as the city's main residential and commercial hub, while First Settlement lies to the north near Cairo-Suez Road.

Third Settlement and the Investors Areas extend south and east toward the New Administrative Capital.

Major landmarks include the American University in Cairo campus on South 90th Street, Cairo Festival City at the western gateway, golf communities in Katameya, and the dense concentration of compounds along 90th Street.

90th Street also includes numerous commercial and administrative centers, making it one of the leading destinations for those searching for 90th Street properties, including residential, commercial, and administrative properties.

For an interactive view, search for New Cairo on Google Maps to identify the different settlements, main roads, malls, and universities.

New Cairo offers one of Egypt's broadest real estate markets, serving both end users and investors:

Offices for rent in New Cairo are one of the most important segments of the commercial real estate market, particularly in Fifth Settlement and along 90th Street, where administrative spaces are available for companies, professional offices, clinics, and various business activities.

Those searching for offices for rent in New Cairo can compare available units based on location, size, price, and finishing.

Luxury properties commonly feature spacious living and dining areas, multiple bathrooms, maid's rooms, terraces or private gardens, built-in wardrobes, and equipped kitchens.

Gated communities also typically offer 24-hour security, underground parking, and recreational facilities.

Both ready-to-move-in and off-plan properties are widely available, with flexible payment plans often starting with a 5–10% down payment and installments extending up to 8–10 years.

New Cairo is home to many of Egypt's leading gated communities developed by major real estate developers:

Note: Madinaty and Mostakbal City are often marketed alongside New Cairo, but they are separate neighboring urban developments and are not part of New Cairo itself.

Commercial real estate is one of the fastest-growing sectors in New Cairo and represents some of the city's strongest investment opportunities.

Fifth Settlement, in particular, has evolved from a primarily residential area into an integrated commercial and administrative destination, with malls, office towers, and medical centers along 90th Street, Golden Square, and El Nasr Road.

Office spaces and full floors dominate commercial compounds and mixed-use towers, attracting companies, clinics, and service businesses.

Commercial and mixed-use destinations benefit from customer traffic generated by affluent residents, university students from institutions such as AUC, GUC, and FUE, and corporate offices. This supports strong rental demand and potentially shorter vacancy periods compared with residential properties.

Specialized medical units are also among the fastest-growing commercial segments in the city.

Some of the leading commercial and administrative projects in New Cairo include:

For investors seeking rental income and long-term growth, commercial and administrative units on 90th Street and in Golden Square remain among the most resilient real estate assets in New Cairo.

New Cairo is one of the best-equipped cities in Egypt for everyday living:

The city also has a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and dessert shops, particularly along 90th Street and inside major commercial centers, providing options for residents, students, and office workers.

New Cairo has one of the highest concentrations of quality schools in Egypt, covering American, British, German, French, and International Baccalaureate curricula through established institutions, some of the notable options include:

Many compounds have schools within or close to their communities, making them particularly attractive to families and supporting steady rental and resale demand.

Unlike many other districts, New Cairo is a major higher-education hub and home to several of Egypt's leading universities, supporting year-round demand for housing and commercial services:

This concentration of universities is one of the city's strongest economic drivers, generating sustained demand for student housing, employee rentals, retail, and restaurants. This is particularly important for commercial real estate investors.

The proximity of universities to 90th Street also increases the area's appeal to companies searching for offices for rent in New Cairo, particularly businesses targeting students, graduates, and young professionals.

New Cairo offers a growing selection of upscale hotels for business and leisure, all within convenient reach of Cairo International Airport:

New Cairo combines a planned and relatively quiet lifestyle with a wide range of activities:

Some of the most well-known places to visit and enjoy in New Cairo include Cairo Festival City, AUC, Point 90, Family Park, Golden Square, 90th Street, Katameya Heights, and Katameya Dunes.

New Cairo has one of the most vibrant restaurant scenes in Greater Cairo, concentrated along 90th Street and inside major shopping malls. The selection ranges from upscale international restaurants to casual family venues, specialty coffee shops, and dessert stores.

Cairo Festival City alone offers more than 50 restaurants and cafés, while the corridors along 90th Street feature numerous independent restaurants, lounges, and cafés.

Some well-known restaurants, cafés, and dining destinations in New Cairo include:

Many restaurants and cafés are concentrated in Cairo Festival City, Point 90, Downtown Katameya, along 90th Street, and in Golden Square.

The city's strong specialty coffee culture serves students and business professionals, while hotel destinations add upscale Asian, Turkish, and international dining options.

This high level of demand, driven by affluent residents, students, and office employees, makes restaurant and café units in New Cairo an active commercial real estate segment.

90th Street is one of the most important corridors combining residential, education, business, shopping, and entertainment, which continues to support demand for 90th Street properties among investors and end users.

For companies and business owners, searching for offices for rent in New Cairo near 90th Street, universities, and malls provides access to a broad network of customers, employees, and services, with a wide variety of office sizes and administrative units.

Regypt's current listings include administrative offices in different sizes, as well as full administrative buildings along North and South 90th Street.