District 15
Best for: Eligible applicants for social housing units
Pros
- Part of Housing for All Egyptians (638 buildings across districts 15 and 16)
Cons
- Finishing and utilities still in progress
New Obour city guide
A new urban community east of Cairo on the Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road
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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 Obour districts guide
Every district: location, services and average price per m²
- District 15الحي 15
- District 16الحي 16
- Al-Tala'eالحي 19 (وفق جهاز المدينة)
- Al-Qadisiyaالحي 17 – المجاورة 5
- Al-Amalمنطقة الأمل
District 16
Best for: Eligible applicants for social housing units
Pros
- Part of Housing for All Egyptians with sewage and drainage works
Cons
- No final handover dates announced
Al-Tala'e
Best for: Al-Tala'e landowners awaiting handover
Pros
- Roads, grading and utilities under way in neighbourhoods G and H
Cons
- Handover date not yet announced
Al-Qadisiya
Best for: Plot owners allocated through the lotteries
Pros
- Plots of 350 m² on a published handover schedule from 25 Oct 2026
Cons
- At the land-handover stage, not a completed neighbourhood
Al-Amal
Best for: Owners of regularized plots awaiting handover
Pros
- Utilities and roads being prepared for plot handover
- Plots from 209 to 500 m²
Cons
- Still being serviced; handover is gradual
Which New Obour district suits you?
A practical comparison by budget and lifestyle
| District | Avg. price per m² | Best for | Pros | Cons |
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| District 15 | — | Eligible applicants for social housing units |
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| District 16 | — | Eligible applicants for social housing units |
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| Al-Tala'e | — | Al-Tala'e landowners awaiting handover |
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| Al-Qadisiya | — | Plot owners allocated through the lotteries |
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| Al-Amal | — | Owners of regularized plots awaiting handover |
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New Obour services directory
Schools, hospitals and malls: what daily life looks like from day one
Government offices
New Obour roads & access
Real travel times and public transport
Middle Ring Road
- New Administrative Capital45 min
Linked by the R3 (5.8 km) and R4 (11.2 km) roads under construction
Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road
- Shorouk City20 min
- New Cairo35 min
- Cairo International Airport35 min
Price per m² in New Obour
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No official prices published yet. We only add prices once they are verified against an official source.
New Obour compounds & projects
AFG project
JAZEEL RESIDENCE
New Obour City is a new urban community run by the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) east of Cairo, alongside the Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road. It is a separate city from the established Obour City.
Establishment and size
The Cabinet approved the city in May 2016, and Presidential Decree No. 249 of 2016, published on 9 June 2016, set its area at about 58,914.4 feddans. The Armed Forces retain ownership of six sites inside the city totalling 13,769.819 feddans. The foundation stone was laid on 1 March 2018.
Location and roads
The Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road forms the southern edge, and the Middle Ring Road connects to the city. Two links are under way: the 5.8 km R3 road between Al-Amal and the Middle Ring Road, and the 11.2 km R4 road from the Middle Ring Road to the Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road.
Character
The city mixes government housing with regularized residential plots. The Housing for All Egyptians project in districts 15 and 16 covers 638 buildings with 15,312 units. Plots in Al-Qadisiya, Al-Amal and Al-Tala'e are being handed over to owners after public lotteries. In March 2026 the city authority said it was preparing to tender 23 new utility projects, mainly to service the lands added to the city.
What sets it apart
Its very large footprint allows a mix of social and middle-income housing, plots and investment sites, and an eastern gateway is under construction. NUCA also offered a 97,636 m² university plot on the Desert Road in May 2025. The city is still in its build-out phase, so buyers should follow the authority's official announcements.
New Obour news
بدء تسليم 842 قطعة أرض بالعبور الجديدة
أعلنت وزارة الإسكان تسليم القطع لمن جرى توفيق أوضاعهم في القادسية والطلائع بدءاً من 25 أكتوبر 2026. تمتد المواعيد حتى 11 يناير…
رئيس الجهاز يتفقد بوابة العبور الجديدة الشرقية قبيل تسليم الحي 19
شملت الجولة مراجعة أعمال البوابة الشرقية وطرق الحي 19 ومحور الخدمات. وجّه المسؤول بتسريع الأعمال قبل إعلان مواعيد التسليم.
مزاد علني لـ21 وحدة تجارية وإدارية
طرح جهاز المدينة وحدات من 14 إلى 100 م² للمزاد في 10 يونيو 2026 بمقر الجهاز.
وزيرة الإسكان تتابع مشروعات المرافق بالعبور الجديدة
يستعد الجهاز لطرح 23 مشروع مرافق جديداً، وتأتي ترفيق الأراضي المضافة في صدارة الأولويات.
Frequently asked questions
What is the area of New Obour?
Presidential Decree 249 of 2016 set it at about 58,914.4 feddans, of which 13,769.819 feddans are retained by the Armed Forces across six sites.
When was the city established?
The Cabinet approved it in May 2016 and the presidential decree was published in the Official Gazette on 9 June 2016.
Who runs the city?
The New Urban Communities Authority under the Ministry of Housing, with the New Obour City Development Authority managing it locally.
Is New Obour the same as Obour City?
No. It is a separate urban community created by its own decree, next to the established Obour City.
What are the main public housing projects?
Housing for All Egyptians in districts 15 and 16, with 638 buildings and 15,312 units, where finishing and utilities work is under way.
How are plots allocated?
The authority holds public lotteries for owners whose status was regularized in Al-Qadisiya, Al-Amal and other areas, then hands plots over on published schedules, including 842 plots from 25 October 2026.
Which roads serve the city?
The Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road and the Middle Ring Road, with the R3 and R4 links being built to connect Al-Amal to them.
Is there a university?
NUCA offered a 97,636 m² university plot on the Desert Road in May 2025; award or operation of a university there is not verified.
AFG in New Obour
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