Banafseg
Best for: Buyers looking at the north of the city
Pros
- Within the First Settlement
- Near the Mohamed Naguib axis
Cons
- May be affected by axis traffic
New Cairo city guide
A third-generation city east of Cairo, between the Ring Road and the Suez and Ain Sokhna roads
- Districts covered
- 11
- Services mapped
- 19
- Last updated
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Real travel times and public transport
The complete districts guide
Every district: location, services and average price per m²
Services & schools
What daily life looks like from day one
Price per m², official figures
Official sources only, every price dated
Which district is right for you?
A practical comparison for different buyers
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New Cairo districts guide
Every district: location, services and average price per m²
- Banafsegالبنفسج
- First Settlementالتجمع الأول
- Third Settlementالتجمع الثالث
- Fifth Settlementالتجمع الخامس
- Sixth Settlementالتجمع السادس
- Al Rehabالرحاب
- Lotusاللوتس
- Golden Squareالمربع الذهبي
- Investors Districtsالمستثمرين الشمالية والجنوبية
- Nargesالنرجس
- Yasminالياسمين
First Settlement
Best for: Buyers wanting an established area near Nasr City
Pros
- Among the older, established parts of the city
- Close to the Ring Road and Suez Road
- Includes the Yasmin and Banafseg neighbourhoods
Cons
- Denser than the Fifth Settlement
Third Settlement
Best for: Buyers looking for varied housing near the southern axes
Pros
- Located along the Mohamed Naguib axis
- Hosts large state housing projects such as Housing for All Egyptians
- Close to the Ain Sokhna Road
Cons
- Some parts are still under development
Fifth Settlement
Best for: Families and investors seeking compounds and education access
Pros
- The largest area of the city
- Close to AUC, GUC and Future University
- Large gated compounds and retail
Cons
- Heavy peak-hour traffic on main axes
Sixth Settlement
Best for: Buyers interested in new areas under development
Pros
- Eastern extension of the city
- Land allocated for an integrated project in December 2025
Cons
- Still under development
Al Rehab
Best for: Buyers who prefer a known, serviced residential area
Pros
- A well-known area of the city
- Has internal services and links to main roads
Cons
- Detailed planning data should be checked with the developer authority
Lotus
Best for: Students, parents and professionals near the universities
Pros
- Close to AUC and Point 90
- Central within the Fifth Settlement
Cons
- Traffic near the university axis
Golden Square
Best for: Buyers interested in large landscaped compounds
Pros
- Hosts major compounds such as Mivida and Palm Hills Katameya
- Near South 90th Street
Cons
- Rapid ongoing expansion at the edges
Investors Districts
Best for: Investors and commercial or office projects
Pros
- Within the Fifth Settlement
- Mixed-use areas
Cons
- Services differ between North and South
Narges
Best for: Families seeking medium-density housing
Pros
- Residential district within the Fifth Settlement
- Near 90th Street
Cons
- Services vary by phase
Yasmin
Best for: Buyers wanting the older part of the city
Pros
- Within the First Settlement
- Listed among the city's neighbourhoods in census data
Cons
- Further planning details not verified
Which New Cairo district suits you?
A practical comparison by budget and lifestyle
| District | Avg. price per m² | Best for | Pros | Cons |
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| Banafseg | — | Buyers looking at the north of the city |
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| First Settlement | — | Buyers wanting an established area near Nasr City |
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| Third Settlement | — | Buyers looking for varied housing near the southern axes |
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| Fifth Settlement | — | Families and investors seeking compounds and education access |
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| Sixth Settlement | — | Buyers interested in new areas under development |
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| Al Rehab | — | Buyers who prefer a known, serviced residential area |
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| Lotus | — | Students, parents and professionals near the universities |
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| Golden Square | — | Buyers interested in large landscaped compounds |
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| Investors Districts | — | Investors and commercial or office projects |
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| Narges | — | Families seeking medium-density housing |
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| Yasmin | — | Buyers wanting the older part of the city |
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New Cairo services directory
Schools, hospitals and malls: what daily life looks like from day one
Universities
Government offices
Schools
Hospitals
Malls & shopping
Sports clubs
New Cairo roads & access
Real travel times and public transport
Ring Road
- Cairo International Airport25 min
- Downtown Cairo40 min
The city lies east of the Ring Road
Cairo–Suez Road
- New Administrative Capital35 min
Bounds the city to the north
Cairo–Ain Sokhna Road
- Ain Sokhna60 min
Bounds the city to the south
North and South 90th Street
- AUC10 min
Moshir Tantawy Axis
Public buses to Abbassia, Tahrir and Ramses; monorail under construction
Mohamed Naguib Axis
Price per m² in New Cairo
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No official prices published yet. We only add prices once they are verified against an official source.
New Cairo is a third-generation new urban community on the eastern edge of Cairo, lying east of the Ring Road between the Cairo–Suez Road to the north and the Cairo–Ain Sokhna Road to the south. It is part of Cairo Governorate, while its development is overseen by the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) through the New Cairo city authority.
Establishment and size
Published references cite Presidential Decree No. 191 of 2000 as the founding decree, following an earlier mid-1990s decree that initiated the project. The original area is given as roughly 70,000 feddans, rising to about 85,000 feddans after around 15,000 feddans were added by Ministerial Decree No. 499 of 2016. Figures vary by source and date, so NUCA should be consulted for the current official number.
Population
The 2017 census recorded about 297,000 residents across the city's three qisms. More recent estimates are much higher, with reports of around 1.5 million inhabitants against a planning target commonly cited at 4 to 5 million.
Urban structure
The city is organised around the First, Third and Fifth Settlements, along with well-known areas such as Al Rehab and the Investors districts. The Fifth Settlement is the largest and includes Lotus, Narges, North and South Investors and the Golden Square; the city is also expanding east towards the Sixth Settlement.
Main axes and access
Key internal corridors include North and South 90th Street, the Mohamed Naguib axis and the Moshir Tantawy axis. The Ring Road links the city to the rest of Cairo, and public bus lines run to Abbassia, Tahrir and Ramses. A monorail line between Nasr City and the New Administrative Capital is under construction.
Character
New Cairo concentrates several major universities, including the American University in Cairo, the German University in Cairo, Future University in Egypt and the Canadian International College. It also hosts large retail and leisure destinations such as Cairo Festival City, Point 90 and Downtown Katameya, the Police Academy, many gated compounds and government housing projects, making it one of the main residential and educational hubs east of Cairo.
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Frequently asked questions
When was New Cairo established?
References cite Presidential Decree No. 191 of 2000, following an earlier mid-1990s decree that started the project.
Who administers the city?
NUCA develops the city through the New Cairo city authority, and the city is part of Cairo Governorate.
How large is New Cairo?
Published figures range from about 70,000 feddans originally to about 85,000 feddans after 15,000 were added by Ministerial Decree 499 of 2016; figures vary by source.
What are the main settlements?
The First, Third and Fifth Settlements, plus areas such as Al Rehab and the Investors districts, with expansion east towards the Sixth Settlement.
Which universities are in New Cairo?
The American University in Cairo, the German University in Cairo, Future University in Egypt and the Canadian International College.
What is the population?
The 2017 census recorded about 297,000 across the three qisms; newer estimates cite about 1.5 million against a 4–5 million target.
How is the city connected to the rest of Cairo?
Via the Ring Road, the Cairo–Suez and Ain Sokhna roads and bus lines to Abbassia, Tahrir and Ramses, with a monorail under construction.
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