Rafts Business District New Zayed

Rafts Business District Mall New Zayed is a commercial, administrative and medical project developed by The Ark Developments, on the Dahshur Link near Zayed Gate 4 and Mall of Arabia. The project is under construction as part of the 2025-2026 launch, with delivery announced for 2028 as of the latest update in October 2026, and its name is linked to the Rafts residential compound from the same developer.

Rafts Business District prices start from EGP 3.85 million for a 35 sqm administrative office, with a 10% down payment and installments over up to 8 years. The available offers describe the project as a “business city” on 40 feddans built in phases, the first on 15 feddans. We present the available information below and flag what needs confirmation.

Rafts Business District Mall Sheikh Zayed location

The project sits directly on the Dahshur Link in New Zayed, with a frontage along the link of about 800 meters, an advantage for the front shops. The FAQ places it near Zayed Gate 4 and Mall of Arabia.

• Dahshur Link: a direct frontage, connecting Sheikh Zayed to 6th of October and the Alexandria Desert Road.
• Mall of Arabia: about 5 minutes.
• Downtown Mall Sheikh Zayed: about 12 minutes.
• Gamal Abdel Nasser Axis and the Boulevard Road: minutes away depending on the phase.
• Wadi El Nile and Cleopatra hospitals and Arkan Plaza: within the surrounding service area.

A frontage on a main axis means good visibility for shops but may also mean congestion at entry and exit at peak hours, which counts as a drawback, so we ask the developer about the project’s entrances and traffic management before booking.

Sizes and units at Rafts Business District Mall Sheikh Zayed

The project has administrative, commercial and medical units in relatively small sizes. As of October 2026:

• Administrative office: 35 sqm at EGP 3.85 million.
• Medical clinic: 40 sqm at EGP 5 million.
• Commercial shop: 25 sqm at EGP 12 million.
• Units can be combined to form company headquarters with full floors, as the developer states.

The project is on 40 feddans (about 168,000 sqm) and is divided into “clusters” to separate commercial activity from offices, with a design by Eng. Raef Fahmy. We confirm this information with the developer for you, along with the stated 40-feddan area. Rafts can also be compared with Mindset Mall (30 feddans).

Rafts Business District Mall Sheikh Zayed prices

Rafts Business District prices start from EGP 3.85 million for the 35 sqm administrative office, about EGP 110,000 per sqm, while the administrative price per sqm starts from EGP 122,000 and reaches EGP 155,000, and the commercial price per sqm ranges between EGP 245,000 and 325,000. The announced reservation deposit is EGP 150,000 for administrative units and EGP 200,000 for commercial ones, fully refundable if the contract does not go ahead.

• 35 sqm office: EGP 3.85 million (lowest monthly installment about EGP 36,100).
• 40 sqm clinic: EGP 5 million (about EGP 46,900 a month).
• 25 sqm shop: EGP 12 million (about EGP 112,500 a month).
• Cash payment discount: 20%, saving about EGP 770,000 on the cheapest office.

The rental yield figures (14% to 16% a year) are not guaranteed by actual lease contracts, and we recommend comparing the actual rents of similar offices before an investment purchase.

Payment plans and delivery at Rafts Business District Mall Sheikh Zayed

The announced plan is a 10% down payment and installments over up to 8 years in equal installments with no interest, and we treat the period as between 7.5 and 8 years until the developer confirms. It is worth comparing with the nearby Mindset Mall, which has a 10% down payment and 8-year installments.

• Down payment: 10% at contract.
• Installments: up to 8 years.
• Reservation deposit: EGP 150,000 for administrative and EGP 200,000 for commercial.
• Delivery in 2028, and the first phase is announced on 15 feddans.
• Finishing options vary, and their specifications should be reviewed at contract.

The developer

The developer is The Ark Developments, whose projects include The Ark Business District, Cliff Mall and Edge compound in the Fifth Settlement, and in west Cairo Rafts Compound New Zayed. The company’s record in the Fifth Settlement gives the buyer something to inspect, and we recommend visiting an earlier commercial project by the company in the Fifth Settlement to judge the quality of execution and operation.

Services and facilities at Rafts Business District Mall Sheikh Zayed

The services cover the basics and the operating elements specific to a commercial project:

• Central air conditioning, smart lighting, escalators and high-speed elevators.
• Green spaces and landscaping that make up the largest part of the area, depending on the phase.
• A food court with restaurants and cafes, and smart parking.
• Round-the-clock security, guarding and CCTV, and electronic gates.
• Shared meeting rooms, cycling paths and power generators.

What to check before booking a unit at Rafts Business District Mall Sheikh Zayed

Commercial and administrative investment is more sensitive to detail than a residential purchase, and these are our questions before booking:

• The project area (40 feddans) and the split into phases, and whether the first phase is only 15 feddans.
• The unit’s position on the plan: on the Dahshur Link frontage or inside the cluster.
• The current administrative and commercial price per sqm for each model.
• The finishing specifications, and whether the unit is delivered as plastered shell or fully finished.
• The mall’s operating and leasing plan and the party responsible for management.

Why buy through West Capital

At West Capital we follow the Sheikh Zayed and New Zayed market daily, and we know that data on new projects changes from one week to the next, so we do not simply repeat what the available advertised offers show. When you contact us about Rafts Business District Mall Sheikh Zayed you get:

• An analysis of which unit deserves your money: the office, the clinic or the shop, depending on your investment goal.
• A comparison of Rafts with other malls in Sheikh Zayed and New Zayed on price, down payment and delivery.
• An impartial comparison between the project and its nearby alternatives on price, down payment, installments and delivery date, so you choose on numbers rather than an ad.
• Follow-up of the booking and contracting procedures with the developer until you receive the unit, with no extra fees charged to you.
• A clear flag for any conflict by phase in prices or installment periods, and a request for written confirmation from the developer before you pay a single pound.

For more options, browse Sheikh Zayed projects, see the work of The Ark Developments, and compare with Rafts Compound New Zayed, Cube Mall Sheikh Zayed and Thru Mall Sheikh Zayed. You can also see our Sheikh Zayed malls guide.

Rafts Business District Mall Sheikh Zayed FAQ

Where is Rafts Business District Mall located?

On the Dahshur Link in New Zayed, near Zayed Gate 4 and Mall of Arabia.

How big is the project and what unit types does it have?

The project covers 40 feddans, with the first phase on 15 feddans, and has offices from 35 sqm, clinics of 40 sqm and shops from 25 sqm.

What are Rafts Business District prices?

Prices start from EGP 3.85 million for the 35 sqm office, EGP 5 million for the 40 sqm clinic and EGP 12 million for the 25 sqm shop (October 2026).

What is the payment plan at Rafts Business District?

A 10% down payment and installments over up to 8 years with no announced interest, plus a 20% cash discount.

What is the announced delivery date?

Delivery in 2028, and the project is under construction.

Who is the developer and how does the project relate to Rafts compound?

The developer is The Ark Developments, and the project carries the name of the Rafts residential compound from the same company in New Zayed.

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