Cairo Gate Sheikh Zayed

Cairo Gate Sheikh Zayed is Emaar Misr’s first project in West Cairo, a gated community of 133 feddans directly on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road opposite the Smart Village, with its first phase launched in 2020. The project brings together apartments, villas, townhouses, a commercial and administrative area, a hotel and hotel apartments. Cairo Gate prices start from EGP 12.9 million for apartments as of November 2026, with installments of up to 7 years under the developer’s plans, and most of the units available now are resale.

About Cairo Gate Sheikh Zayed

Emaar Misr announced the project with investments of about EGP 11.5 billion and laid its foundation stone in October 2020. It then awarded phase one construction to several companies, and further contracts followed, including one in April 2021 with CRC to build 117 units in Elan village. The project presents itself as “boutique living”: a plan that brings together upscale homes, hospitality, retail frontages and green space inside a gated community managed and secured around the clock.

The compound has many areas, one per phase: Eden village for villas, Elan for standalone villas and duplexes, Aspen, Heaven, the Elie Saab Signature villas, which are the first of their kind in Egypt, the Grand Residence apartments, the Town Square commercial and administrative area, and the Locanda hotel apartments. This variety means the name “Cairo Gate” alone is not enough to estimate a unit’s price. The gap between an apartment in Grand Residence and a villa in Eden can run to tens of millions.

Cairo Gate Sheikh Zayed location

The project is in the heart of Sheikh Zayed on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, opposite the Smart Village and Dandy Mall. It is entered through several gates that connect it directly to the road without passing through internal streets. Approximate travel times to the main destinations are:

Approximate distances from Cairo Gate

• Hyper One: about 10 minutes.
• Mall of Arabia: about 15 minutes.
• Sphinx International Airport: about 20 minutes.
• Grand Egyptian Museum: about 20 minutes.
• Giza Pyramids: about 25 minutes.

A location on the Desert Road is both an advantage and a burden. It is an advantage for easy access to the road and the surrounding axes, and a burden because peak hours put pressure on the road, so test the actual morning travel time from the compound to your work before you decide.

The target buyers vary with the phases. Those looking for a spacious family home usually head to the Eden, Elan and Aspen villas. Those who prefer a smaller space and easier service choose the Grand Residence apartments. Investors look at the Town Square offices and the hotel apartments in Locanda for rental. The developer provides regular photographic construction updates, which lets buyers follow the progress of the works.

What changes the price inside the project

A unit’s price is affected by its closeness to the club and the central gardens, by its floor and view, and by whether it is in a delivered phase or one under construction. Two neighboring units in the same building can differ by hundreds of thousands of pounds from finishing alone.

Unit sizes and types

The units come in the following approximate sizes:

• One-bedroom apartments: about 85 square meters.
• Two-bedroom apartments: from 115 to 123 square meters.
• Three-bedroom apartments: from 153 to 165 square meters.
• Villas, townhouses and twin houses: built-up areas from about 177 to 320 square meters depending on the phase.
• Elie Saab Signature villas: larger areas starting from about 341 square meters.

Grand Residence apartments are available from the upper ground floor to the fifth floor, with a swimming pool for residents, and the new buildings include models with terraces. Always ask for the net area, the gross area and the terraces separately, because the difference changes the price per meter.

Cairo Gate prices and payment plans

As of November 2026, prices range as follows. These are approximate starting figures that differ by phase and by whether the unit comes from the developer or from resale:

• Apartments: from about EGP 12.9 million.
• Villas: from about EGP 27.5 million.
• Delivered Eden villas: from about EGP 47 million.
• Top tier (large villas): up to about EGP 120 million.

Offers include developer installment plans of 4 to 7 years, and some show a down payment starting from 10%. But what is actually available today is mostly from owners reselling their units, and in that case the down payment and installments are agreed with them. It is important to know that these figures are not a binding price quote from West Capital.

On delivery, Eden village has been delivered, while the Elan and Grand Residence phases are still under construction, and each phase’s schedule is set in the contract. Message us on WhatsApp and we will send you the available units and their current prices.

The developer: Emaar Misr

Emaar Misr for Development is the Egyptian arm of the UAE’s Emaar Properties. Its projects include Mivida in the Fifth Settlement, Uptown Cairo, and Marassi on the North Coast and the Red Sea. The company manages Cairo Gate and operates the Rise Club and the shared services. Because the developer has already delivered phases of the project, you can view what has been handed over before you buy from the phases under way, an advantage many new projects lack.

On resale, compare a unit’s price with what the developer asks today for a similar unit in the same phase. If the asking price is much higher, ask what justifies the difference, such as the unit being delivered and finished, having a distinctive view, or large payments already made. If it is lower, make sure the owner is not getting rid of a unit that carries obligations or maintenance arrears.

Facilities and services at Cairo Gate

• The Rise social club, with a health club, a swimming pool, a training pool, a restaurant, tennis and squash courts, a teen lounge and a children’s area.
• Town Square: a commercial and administrative center with restaurants, shops, boutique offices and hotel apartments.
• A hotel and the Locanda hotel apartments.
• Walking, running and cycling paths, an open gym, a central park, a yoga pavilion, botanical gardens and a sculpture walk.
• A pet area, a bakery, a salon, a pharmacy, laundry services and a full-service store.
• Four entry gates, round-the-clock security and community management.

Cairo Gate is one of the few projects in Sheikh Zayed where the shared facilities are run to the standards of a major company, from cleaning and security to garden maintenance and running a social club. This is expected to show in quality of life and in stable unit values, especially in the phases that have been delivered and settled.

Who Cairo Gate suits and what to check before booking

It suits a family looking for a gated community with full services in West Cairo and willing to accept a high price per meter. It also suits an investor who wants to rent Grand Residence apartments or hotel apartments, or to invest in delivered Eden villas. Anyone with a budget under EGP 12 million will find other Sheikh Zayed and New Zayed compounds a better fit.

Before booking, review the unit’s condition (delivered or under construction), the project phase, the installments paid and what remains, the assignment, maintenance and deposit fees, the delivery date and the late-delivery penalty, and make sure the owner holds the original documents. Do not rely on the price per meter quoted for the whole project, because it varies widely between phases.

Why buy at Cairo Gate with West Capital

• We find you the units actually available on resale, which are the majority in the project, and compare their price with the price per meter in competing Sheikh Zayed projects.
• We go through the right phase with you (Eden, Elan, Grand Residence or Aspen) to suit your budget and handover date.
• We explain the assignment cost, maintenance fees, deposit and the payment terms agreed with the owner before contracting.
• We follow the contracting and ownership transfer procedures with no extra fees.

Learn more about compounds and projects in Sheikh Zayed, including Belle Vie in Sheikh Zayed, Elie Saab Signature Villas, Karmell Sodic and Vye Sodic, and browse the other projects of Emaar Misr and the guide to the best Sheikh Zayed compounds.

Frequently asked questions about Cairo Gate Sheikh Zayed

Where is the Cairo Gate compound located?

In Sheikh Zayed City directly on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road opposite the Smart Village, about 20 minutes from Sphinx Airport and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

How big is Cairo Gate?

133 feddans.

What are the starting prices for apartments and villas?

As of November 2026, apartments start from about EGP 12.9 million and villas from about EGP 27.5 million. Prices change between phases and between the developer and resale.

What is the payment plan at Cairo Gate?

Developer plans run between 4 and 7 years, while for resale units the down payment and installments are agreed with the owner.

Is Cairo Gate ready for handover?

Eden village has been delivered, and the Elan and Grand Residence phases are under construction, so confirm the unit’s status before contracting.

Who is the developer of Cairo Gate?

Emaar Misr for Development, the Egyptian arm of Emaar Properties.

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