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What are the New Cities in Egypt & the Perks of Living in them?

The real estate market is fast growing in Egypt, and it is accompanied by various new cities, offering a one-of-a-kind lifestyle with unparalleled amenities. They are a part of Egypt Vision 2030, where sustainable living redefines our notion of an elite lifestyle.

These new cities bring not only new housing options in Egypt but also a variety of employment opportunities. They also offer a greener solution away from the hassle of the city, amid the comfort, convenience, and luxury an urban living experience brings.

In this article, we will tell you about the new cities in Egypt so far, and some of the most distinguishing projects in the East and West of Cairo, as well as the North Coast.

New Cities in Egypt

Dedicating 530,000 acres of land for building new cities in Egypt was just a start. These areas are built to accommodate 30 million citizens and generate 7 million employment opportunities.

These fourth-generation cities compose 50% of the total area of urban communities, constructed over the last 40 years. Egypt aims to build 39 new cities in various prime locations all over the country for its 2030 vision.

This is not only fixed on offering sustainable lifestyles but also the newest architecture that is developed through green infrastructure. Moreover, all the new cities in Egypt are connected through multi-modal transport networks.

Since 2014, Egypt has built various new cities to increase urban development contributions to GDP, and they include:

The land of the Great Pyramids is now also a transformed historic country with a hyper-connected network of sustainable-energy communities, providing state-of-the-art living environments. The advantages of these new cities are reflected in the economy as well as the quality of living you will be granted; no wonder Egypt showed a positive GDP growth rate in 2020.

What are the Advantages of Building New Cities in Egypt?

There are 4 different dimensions of building new cities in Egypt, each exhibits its various advantages.

  1. Economic Dimension: The strategy is already benefiting the Egyptian economy as more than 15% of the country’s economy is directly proportional to construction. It creates new job opportunities and enhances one’s quality of life.
  2. Social Dimension: New cities don’t only decrease the pressure on greater cities but also provide a positive modern infrastructure with luxurious housing and unmatched amenities.
  3. Political Dimension: The economic dimension of building new cities in Egypt is also reflected in a positive political outcome that serves the community.
  4. Urban Dimension: The city’s lifestyle has always been known to be luxurious, yet, the congestion, traffic jams, and pollution have made it unbearable. The new cities offer their residents a chance to live the utmost perks of urban living away from the hassle itself.

After getting to know the pros of building these various new cities in Egypt, let’s take a deeper look at some of them.

New Cities in Egypt

The New Capital City

One of the best places to live is the New Capital City, one of the most elite new cities in Egypt. It covers 170,000 acres of land, exhibiting various distinguishing projects by many real estate tycoons, such as:

  • IL Bosco New Capital by Misr Italia Properties
  • Al Maqsad by City Edge Developments
  • Celia by Talaat Mostafa Group Holding
  • 6ixty Iconic Tower by Al-Burouj Misr Developments Group
  • Taj Tower New Capital by Taj Misr Developments
  • Catalan Mall by Gates Developments

These real estate gurus built such distinctive projects in the New Capital because it is one of the top new cities in Egypt with a variety of unique facilities, including:

  • Disneyland
  • Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque
  • Knowledge City
  • British Coventry University
  • New Administrative Capital Stadium

These facilities are scattered along various districts in the New Capital, for instance:

  • The Residential Districts (R5, R7, and R8)
  • Government Administrative District
  • Business District
  • Cultural District

Living in the New Capital grants you the distinctive perks of living in the new cities of Egypt, including:

  • A sustainable lifestyle: as there are numerous green spaces, parks, and recreational areas nearby.
  • Having all that you need near the comfort of your contemporary home. You will be close to a variety of commercial and entertainment complexes, schools, universities, and health facilities.

You can refer to:

New Alamein

The New Alamein is one of the fanciest coastal new cities in Egypt that sprawls across 48,000 acres of land. It is famous for its participation in World War II, and it exhibits various historic as well as luxurious facilities such as:

  • Al Alamein War Cemetry
  • Al Alamein War Museum
  • Deutsche Kriegsgraeberstätte
  • Karl Beach Club House

Some of the top resorts in Egypt were developed in New Alamein, for instance:

The targeted number of residents in New Alamein is estimated to be 3 million people, living in one of the most distinctive new cities in Egypt with:

  • Latest technology
  • A sustainable infrastructure
  • Sewage and electricity networks
  • Water station

New Mansoura

New Mansoura is one of the most distinguishing cities that is associated with the New Urban Communities Authority in Egypt. It overlooks the bewitching Meditaranean Sea for a 15 km length.

New Mansoura covers 5913 acres of land, and it will be implemented in 4 stages. It is ideally located between Dakahlia, Kafr El Sheikh, and Damietta. There are various real estate projects built in New Mansoura, including:

  • La Vida White New Mansoura
  • Boyot Residence
  • Lavida Mall
  • New Mansoura Medical Center
  • Zahya Compound

New Galala

One of the giant projects initiated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is Al Galala Mountain Project. It is supervised by the Armed Forces Engineering Authority and includes 53 national civil companies.

New Galala is placed on the highest mount plateau in the Red Sea. It is one of the fanciest new cities in Egypt and is situated between Ain Sokhna and Zafarana. It comprises 17,000 acres of land and features a broad array of residential as well as commercial projects.

Additionally, New Galala exhibits a variety of elite features and fancy resorts, such as:

  • Galala University
  • Eastern El Galala Aqua Park
  • Armed Forces’ Galala Resort
  • Tolip Resort Majestic El Galala
  • The New Industrial Zone
  • Health and wellness facilities

As can be seen, New Galala merges all elements offered by the building of new cities in Egypt. It grants its residents high-end residential areas, world-class hospitality services, as well as medical and educational institutes.

Moreover, Galala City is well-known for its state-of-the-art resorts, including:

New Zayed

Ideally located in the West of Cairo covering 21,000 acres of land, New Zayed is one of the most prestigious new cities in Egypt. It is close to many popular destinations in El Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October City, such as:

  • Nile University
  • Arkan Plaza
  • Mall of Egypt
  • Dar El Fouad Hospital
  • Museum of Illusions
  • The International School of Chouifat
  • Beverly Hills Schools
  • Mall of Arabia
  • Dandy Mall
  • Smart Village

New Zayed is the home of a variety of elite real estate projects by innovative developers, such as:

Finally

The purpose of developing these smart new cities in Egypt is to offer you a luxurious quality of life, vast job opportunities, and a sustainable environment where you can experience the best details an urban lifestyle offers you as well as boosting the economic status of Egypt.

Leave a message for Nawy now to unlock the boundless possibilities of living in the elite new cities of Egypt. Our expert consultants will help you pick the most suitable property for you and run your purchasing process seamlessly.

Nouran Samy

A Content Writer who is a huge believer in Dead Poets Society's quote: No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.

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