Residential Districts (about 21)
Best for: Families and home seekers
Pros
- Planned to house millions of residents
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New Administrative Capital districts guide
Every district: location, services and average price per m²
- Residential Districts (about 21)الأحياء السكنية
- Cultural Districtالحي الثقافي
- Government DistrictGOV
- Diplomatic Quarterالحي الدبلوماسي
- Residential District R2R2
- Residential District R5R5
- Central Business District (CBD)CBD
- International Sports CitySPORT
- Religious landmarks (Misr Mosque and Cathedral of the Nativity)REL
- Green Riverالنهر الأخضر
- Green River / Central ParksPARK
- Central Business District (CBD)CBD
- Arts and Culture CityARTS
- Education / Knowledge zoneEDU
Cultural District
Best for: Culture seekers
Pros
- Dedicated to cultural and arts activities
Government District
Best for: Civil servants and people with government business
Pros
- Hosts the Prime Minister's office, 34 ministries, the House of Representatives and the Senate
- About 360 feddans, mostly greenery and roads
- Served by a monorail station named Government District
Cons
- An official work zone, not a residential or retail area
- Access to buildings is subject to official procedures
Diplomatic Quarter
Best for: Diplomatic missions
Pros
- Reserved for embassies and diplomatic missions
Residential District R2
Best for: Residents wanting to live on the monorail line
Pros
- Has a monorail station named R2
- On the monorail corridor west of Arts and Culture City
Cons
- No published official area/unit figures found
- Services depend on neighbouring districts being completed
Residential District R5
Best for: Residents who prefer the western side
Pros
- About 885 feddans in the west of the city
- About 23,000 units per Youm7 (2021)
- Described as nearing completion by Ahram (2024)
Cons
- Figures are dated
- Timing of full services unconfirmed
Central Business District (CBD)
Best for: Companies and offices
Pros
- Home to the Iconic Tower
- Planned hub for companies
International Sports City
Best for: Sports fans
Pros
- An LRT station named International Sports City is planned
- Misr Stadium opened in 2024 per Wikipedia
Cons
- The LRT station is under construction per Wikipedia
- Location needs an official source
Religious landmarks (Misr Mosque and Cathedral of the Nativity)
Best for: Visitors and tourists
Pros
- Mosque and cathedral opened 6 January 2019 per Arabic Wikipedia
- Mosque holds about 120,000 worshippers per Ahram
- The cathedral has an LRT station (under construction)
Cons
- Coordinates are the mosque's; the cathedral is separate (~29.981, 31.720)
- Visiting rules set by operators
Green River
Best for: Green-space lovers
Pros
- Planned 35 km linear park, about 10 km under construction
Green River / Central Parks
Best for: Families and walkers
Pros
- Planned ~35 km park; Central Parks about 1,000 feddans
- Separates districts and imitates the Nile course
- Open spaces, lakes and plazas
Cons
- Much of the planned length is still under construction (first ~10 km)
Central Business District (CBD)
Best for: Companies, business owners and office workers
Pros
- Planned around 20 towers, including the roughly 400 m Iconic Tower
- Next to the Green River; has its own monorail station
- Dedicated to offices, business and financial services
Cons
- Some towers are still under construction
- Activity follows office hours more than residential life
Arts and Culture City
Best for: Culture lovers and commuters changing between rail lines
Pros
- Cultural venues; opened in November 2021 per Arabic Wikipedia
- Interchange between the monorail and the LRT
- About 127 feddans
Cons
- Event schedules vary and were not verified
- About an hour's drive from downtown Cairo
Education / Knowledge zone
Best for: Students and families
Pros
- Knowledge City (221 feddans per Arabic Wikipedia)
- Served by an LRT station named Knowledge City
Cons
- No official university list verified
- Far from the city centre
Which New Administrative Capital district suits you?
A practical comparison by budget and lifestyle
| District | Avg. price per m² | Best for | Pros | Cons |
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| Residential Districts (about 21) | — | Families and home seekers |
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| Cultural District | — | Culture seekers |
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| Government District | — | Civil servants and people with government business |
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| Diplomatic Quarter | — | Diplomatic missions |
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| Residential District R2 | — | Residents wanting to live on the monorail line |
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| Residential District R5 | — | Residents who prefer the western side |
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| Central Business District (CBD) | — | Companies and offices |
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| International Sports City | — | Sports fans |
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| Religious landmarks (Misr Mosque and Cathedral of the Nativity) | — | Visitors and tourists |
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| Green River | — | Green-space lovers |
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| Green River / Central Parks | — | Families and walkers |
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| Central Business District (CBD) | — | Companies, business owners and office workers |
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| Arts and Culture City | — | Culture lovers and commuters changing between rail lines |
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| Education / Knowledge zone | — | Students and families |
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New Administrative Capital services directory
Schools, hospitals and malls: what daily life looks like from day one
Universities
Government offices
Churches
Hospitals
Transport stops
Malls & shopping
Sports clubs
Places and road lines: data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names and locations may change; please confirm with the venue before visiting.
New Administrative Capital roads & access
Real travel times and public transport
Regional Ring Road
- Cairo International Airport45 min
- Nasr City45 min
- Downtown Cairo55 min
- New Cairo (Fifth Settlement)35 min
- Ain Sokhna70 min
- Suez75 min
- Sheikh Zayed75 min
The city lies just outside the Regional Ring Road. Approximate driving distances from the Government District are from OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data (free-flow estimates): airport 55 km, Nasr City 56 km, Downtown 68 km, Fifth Settlement 34 km, Ain Sokhna 99 km, Suez 100 km, Sheikh Zayed 97 km. Times are estimates.
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Starts at Adly Mansour (Metro Line 3) and splits at Badr toward the New Capital and 10th of Ramadan. Full planned network over 100 km and 19 stations; the capital branch currently reaches Arts and Culture City. Wikipedia lists a first section opening on 3 July 2022; no recent official source on full operation was found.
Central bus station
About 100 feddans per Arabic Wikipedia, with parking for Cairo, intercity and internal routes.
Cairo–Suez Road
- Suez75 min
Borders the city to the north per Arabic Wikipedia; a main access route. Time to Suez is an estimate.
Cairo–Ain Sokhna Road
- Ain Sokhna70 min
Borders the city to the south per Arabic Wikipedia. Time to Ain Sokhna is an estimate.
Al Mustakbal Road
Electric high-speed rail (Ain Sokhna – New Capital – Alamein)
Line 1 is 660 km with 21 stations. Per Ahram (30 Aug 2026) a six-month trial operation was due to start in September 2026; no confirmed passenger opening date.
Al Sheikh Mohamed Ibn Zaid Southern Axis
Al Sheikh Mohamed Ibn Zaid Northern Axis
Capital International Airport
Opened 2019 per Wikipedia; 3,650 m runway, 16 km². Approx. OSM coordinates 30.056, 31.840. Served by an LRT station.
East Nile Monorail
- Cairo Stadium (Nasr City)60 min
56.5 km (53 km in the Wikipedia lead), 22 stations from Cairo Stadium to Justice City, about 60 minutes. Inaugurated 20 March 2026; public service began after that (6 May per Wikipedia; 25 April per an Ahram advertorial: dates conflict). Interchanges with Metro Line 3 at Cairo Stadium and the LRT at Arts and Culture City.
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New Administrative Capital compounds & projects
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AMAZ Business Complex
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SkyBridge Signature Hub
The New Administrative Capital lies about 45 km east of Cairo, just outside the Regional Ring Road, and falls administratively within Cairo Governorate. It was announced on 13 March 2015 at the Egypt Economic Development Conference as part of Egypt Vision 2030.
Area and developer
The original land allocation was roughly 170,000 feddans (about 714 km²). Planning and development are led by the Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD), a state-owned company set up on 21 April 2016 and owned by the Ministry of Defense (51%) and the New Urban Communities Authority (49%).
Phases and master plan
Phase 1 began in 2016 on more than 40,000 feddans and includes the government district, parliament, judicial and presidential buildings, the central business district and residential districts. Phase 2 was pushed back to 2026. The plan includes a government district, a diplomatic quarter, a cultural district, a CBD, a Green River park and around 21 residential districts, with a long-term target of about 6.5 million residents.
Landmarks
Key landmarks include the 393.8 m Iconic Tower, Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque (about 17,000 worshippers), the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ (over 8,000), Misr Stadium (opened 2024, over 93,000 capacity) and Capital International Airport. President Sisi took his oath for a third term in the city on 2 April 2024.
Transport
Egypt's first monorail passenger service opened on 6 May 2026, running from Al-Moshir Tantawi station in New Cairo to Justice City station in the capital; the full East Nile line is 56.5 km with 22 stations. It interchanges with the Light Rail Transit at Arts and Culture City station. A high-speed rail line from El Alamein to Ain Sokhna is also planned through the city.
What sets it apart
It is Egypt's largest purpose-built government city, hosting many ministries and agencies. In November 2025 the developer announced a rebrand to "The New Capital", while stating Cairo remains the constitutional capital.
New Administrative Capital news
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افتتاح مونوريل شرق النيل وبداية هادئة للركاب
صحيفة ذا ناشونال تصف الخط بطول 56.5 كم و22 محطة، وبدء مرحلته الأولى للجمهور ثم الثانية في أواخر يونيو. وسجّلت إقبالاً أقل…
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تفقد الوزير المحطات والورشة الرئيسية قبل بدء تجارب تشغيل لستة أشهر في سبتمبر 2026. الخط الأول بطول 660 كم و21 محطة.
بدء تشغيل أول خدمة ركاب للمونوريل بين القاهرة الجديدة والعاصمة
بدأت مصر في 6 مايو 2026 تشغيل أول خدمة ركاب للمونوريل بمرحلة أولى من 16 محطة تنتهي في مدينة العدالة. تعمل الخدمة…
الشركة الإدارية تعلن تغيير اسمها إلى العاصمة الجديدة
أعلنت شركة العاصمة الإدارية للتنمية العمرانية تغيير اسمها إلى العاصمة الجديدة. وأوضح متحدثها أن الأمر شأن داخلي وأن القاهرة تبقى العاصمة.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the New Capital from downtown Cairo?
About 45 km east of Cairo per English Wikipedia; routing on OSM from the Government District to Tahrir is about 68 km by road (estimate).
How long to Cairo Airport by car?
About 45 minutes without traffic (estimate from OSRM routing, ~55 km).
Is there a monorail?
Yes, the East Nile Monorail runs from Cairo Stadium in Nasr City to Justice City, 56.5 km, 22 stations, about 60 minutes.
Does the LRT reach the capital?
The branch from Adly Mansour currently reaches Arts and Culture City per Wikipedia; the full plan exceeds 100 km.
Is the high-speed train running?
Not for passengers yet per Ahram (30 Aug 2026); a six-month trial was due to start in September 2026.
What is its area?
Sources differ: about 700 km², 170,000 feddans, 184,000 feddans per Ahram, and an expansion to 223,383 feddans per English Wikipedia.
Have ministries moved?
Yes per Asharq Al-Awsat (Feb 2026) ministries and many bodies moved to the Government District since January 2024; the president took the oath there in April 2024.
Is the name still New Administrative Capital?
In November 2025 'The New Capital' became the official name. 'Memphis' is only a draft-law proposal with no confirmed passage.
Where is the New Administrative Capital?
About 45 km east of Cairo, just outside the Regional Ring Road.
When was it announced?
On 13 March 2015 at the Egypt Economic Development Conference.
Who develops it?
ACUD, founded 21 April 2016, owned 51% by the Ministry of Defense and 49% by NUCA.
What is its area?
About 170,000 feddans (around 714 km²) originally; Phase 1 exceeds 40,000 feddans.
Is the monorail running?
Yes, passenger service began on 6 May 2026 from Al-Moshir Tantawi to Justice City.
What are the main landmarks?
Iconic Tower, Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque, Cathedral of the Nativity, Misr Stadium, Capital International Airport.
Was the name changed?
In November 2025 the developer adopted the name 'The New Capital', while Cairo remains the constitutional capital.