Sarai in New Cairo by Madinet Masr

Sarai is one of the huge mind-blowing developments in New Cairo. The Sarai compound was developed and created by the real estate tycoon Madinet Masr for Housing & Development (MNHD). The project rolls over a huge land area of 5.5 million square meters. Sarai is a mixed-use project that offers all you can dream about; residential, commercial, administrative, and medical spaces.

The project is created in a unique way to offer the residents an unmatched living experience with top-notch luxury facilities. 

Sarai is a huge project with many phases such as esse, Rai Valleys, Sheya Residence, Rai Views, Elan, Rai, Varana, Cavana Springs, Arena Strip Mall, Taval, and EastWave. 

Master Plan & Major Facilities of Sarai 

The master plan of Sarai Compound Egypt was created and designed by the world-renowned designer of the Formula One race track, Benoy. 

Thanks to Benoy’s brilliance, the master plan of Sarai came as a masterpiece making the best use of the 5.5 million sqm area to be divided between different phases, landscaping, and the commercial areas.

By studying the master plan of Sarai, one can find many educational, medical, and top-of-all; recreational facilities as follows: 

• First and foremost; the Lagoon which is Cairo’s biggest lagoon and it rolls over an area of 50,000 sqm. This lagoon is the center of most of the activities taking place at Sarai to enhance a tranquil,stress-free environment.
• The outdoor area or the landscaping at Sarai is unique from any other. Thanks to lush greens, waterways, the abundance of trees, and the walking, jogging, and cycling tracks, the outdoors at Sarai is a whole new experience.
•  A 5-star hotel with world-class facilities and top-notch hospitality services to offer you a neverending luxurious living and enjoyable stay. 
• The fitness center is where you can enjoy many amenities such as the world-renowned spa.
• Sarai’s business district is your ultimate gateway if you want to grow, operate, or start a business. Thanks to the collaboration areas,different-sized offices, and co-working spaces, your business is guaranteed to succeed. 
•  Talking about the educational facilities, a school district is created in a location that is near all the residential districts.
• When it comes to the culinary experience, you will find all the options from date spots, hubs, bakeries, and takeaways, you will find all the French, Spanish, Italian, and more cuisines in the food and beverage hub. 
• When it comes to animal love and horse-keeping, you will find the horse track made especially for the safekeeping of your loved animal.
• Talking about the fun side of Sarai, the pool & park complex is your gateway for an outdoor fun experience. 
• The shopping lovers and shopaholics also have a spot in Sarai, thanks to the Arena Strip Mall, you can enjoy a wide range of shopping and retail stores with wide hypermarkets, gourmet grocers, international fashion brands, and local designer boutiques.
• Sarai’s Athletic Club and sports facilities are your gateway for a healthy sporty life. The area i fully equipped with a water sports arena, football, handball, basketball, tennis courts, a swimming pool, indoor studios, and a gym, also you can find certified trainers to coach both amateurs and professionals. 
• If you are a walking guru, your place is here. With walkways away from the car commutes, and the safe walking trails.
• Last but not least, the residential complex in Sarai, where you can enjoy life at one of the phases esse, Rai Valleys, Sheya Residence, Rai Views, Elan, Rai, Varana, Taval, and EastWave, or the serviced residence in Cavana Springs. 

Services of Sarai 

Since Sarai is a fully-fledged gated community, you can find besides the myriad facilities, a lot of useful top-notch services such as:

•  Facility Management Services 
• 24/7 security services with CCTV surveillance system
• Maintenance services
• Plantation services
• Housekeeping services
• Hospitality services in the serviced residence area 

Location of Sarai 

The Sarai compound has a strategic location on the Cairo - Suez Road, thanks to this location, Sarai residence is:

• Just 5 minutes from the New Administrative Capital 
• Only 10 minutes away from the American University in Cairo(AUC) Campus
• 15 minutes far from the Ring Road

Property Types of Sarai 

Speaking of the properties available at Sarai, and since we know that it is a residential, and mixed-use project, Sarai features a wide collection of homes as well as commercial, administrative, and medical units.

As for the residential units; Sarai features standalone villas, twin houses, townhouses, penthouse apartments, duplexes, studios, and condos. 

While as for the commercial and administrative, Sarai features different-sized offices and retail stores.

All the units come in different sizes, layouts, and designs to satisfy all the needs and meet all the tastes. 

Phases in Sarai 

We cannot mention Sarai and its properties without talking about the phases it includes. Sarai is divided into 12 phases so far;10 residential,1 commercial, and 1 for the serviced residence units as follows:

1. Esse Residence where all the residential units are immersed in greenery
2. Sheya residence standalone villas built with Tuscan architecture
3. Cavana Lakes Sarai for the serviced residence units
4. Rai Valleys is your choice if you need a tranquil environment
5. Elan was inspired by French architecture over a land area of 8547 sqm
6. Rai Valley Sarai
7. Rai Views the home of innovative solutions 
8. Varana is your gateway for premium townhouses 
9. EastWave includes Croons Condos and Varana Houses with 80% of the land area dedicated to greenery 
10. The Arena Strip Mall for all your commercial and retail needs
11. Taval for apartments and standalone villas

Advantages & Unique Selling Points of Sarai 

Living in Sarai allows you to enjoy a wide range of privileges such as:

• Having everything you need under one roof without having to go out of the comfort of your gated community
• Taking advantage of top-notch educational resources
• Leading a green, healthy, sustainable, and eco-friendly life
• Taking pleasure in the serene and quiet surroundings
• Living both far from the bustle and crowd in the city center but in a thriving neighborhood
• Having a large selection of stores in The Arena Strip Mall 
• Taking advantage of the highly productive atmosphere at the Business Hub
• Taking advantage of many services

Architecture in Sarai 

The architecture of any place encompasses both; the exterior and interior design. 

As for the exertion design at Sarai, it was created and planned by Benoy International firm. Depending on simple, raw materials helped create a sense of nature all over the place.

However, as for the interior design, the color palette depends on calm, warm colors to reflect tranquility. 

Developer of Sarai 

Madinet Masr for Housing & Development (MNHD) has been one of the leading real estate players in the Egyptian real estate market recently. 

The company aims to create a meaningful life with stories behind the homes and not just mere residential projects.

Thanks to the 55+ years of hands-on experience(the company opened its doors in 1969), the company is a trusted name in the market. 

Madinet Masr for Housing & Development (MMHD) has a long history of successful projects which built its strong portfolio of projects all over Egypt such as:

• Sarai in New Cairo
•  Tag Sultan in New Cairo 
•  The Arena Strip Mall in Mostakbal City
•  Taj City in New Cairo 
•  Kinda in New Cairo

Area of Sarai 

New Cairo is the area that hosts Sarai Compound so, we need to know more about it. New Cairo is a well-known, widely sought-after district in the east of Cairo. The district rolls over a land area of 

85,000 acres.

Over this area of land, you can find many educational,recreational,and medical  facilities such as : 

• American University in Cairo (AUC) 
• International School of Choueifat
•  Cairo Festival City Mall (CFC)
• German University in Cairo (GUC)
• Canadian International College (CIC)
•  Future University in Egypt (FUE)
•  Point 90 Mall
•  Al Ahly Sporting Club
• 5A Waterway 
• Arabella Plaza Mall
•  Wadi Degla Club 

New Cairo City is divided into major districts such as the Fifth Settlement, First Settlement New Cairo, and Third Settlement New Cairo.

You can find New Cairo between Heliopolis and Maadi the thing that makes it easily accessible from and to all over the town. This prime location makes New Cairo an overlooker of main roads such as Ring Road, South 90th Street, North 90th Street, Cairo - Suez Road, and El-Moshir Tantawy Axis.  Also, thanks to this location, New Cairo is :

27 km from Cairo International Airport (around a 30-minute drive)

35 km from Downtown Cairo (around a 1-hour drive)

80 km from 6th October City (just over a 1-hour drive)

 130 km from Ain Sokhna (less than a 2-hour drive) 

Finally, choosing to live in Sarai Compound New Cairo, means you have the company of neighbors of other high-end projects in the district such as:

• Mivida by Emaar Misr
•  Mountain View iCity New Cairo by DMG 
•  Zed East by Ora Developers 
•  The Waterway New Cairo by The Waterway Developments 
•  Eastown Residence by Sodic
•  Taj City by MNHD
•  Hyde Park New Cairo by Hyde Park Developments 
•  Mountain View Hyde Park by DMG 
•  Villette by Sodic
•  Sarai by MNHD
•  Palm Hills New Cairo by Palm Hills Developments 
•  Cairo Festival City Al Futtaim Real Estate Group
•  Fifth Square by Al Marasem Development 
•  Azad by Tameer 
•  Al Rehab New Cairo by Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG)
•  El Patio by La Vista Developments 
•  District 5 by Marakez 
•  Swanlake Residences by Hassan Allam Properties
•  Azzar New Cairo by Reedy Group 
•  Stone Residence by PRE Developments