The Novelist Mokattam Residential Compound by Ghoneim Developments Group

The Novelist Mokattam is a residential compound by Ghoneim Developments Group (GDG) on more than 30 feddans on the Upper Plateau of Mokattam, with 1,694 residential units in five phases. Prices at The Novelist start from EGP 2.9 million as of November 2026, with a 10% down payment and installments of up to 8 years.

About The Novelist Mokattam

The Novelist is built around a European-style residential community at the top of Mokattam: buildings of five to seven floors around tree-lined gardens, pedestrian paths and water features, with about 70% of the land given to green space and only about 30% built. Azure Architects designed the project, and its units are delivered in five phases that finish in 2029. The first two phases have launched and the third followed in 2026.

Besides the residential units, the project includes a retail, administrative and medical component on about 10 feddans facing the New Mokattam Corniche, so residents find shops, restaurants and daily services on site. The name appears in several spellings, including The Novelist and Novelist Mokattam, and they all refer to one project.

The project offers mid-sized apartments inside a single walled community with electronic gates, round-the-clock security, a social club, gardens and walking paths, which sets it apart from the stand-alone apartment buildings scattered across the area and keeps living and services in one place.

Where is The Novelist in Mokattam

The project sits on the Upper Plateau on the New Mokattam Corniche, close to the Abdel Meguid Mahmoud Axis, at an elevation of about 200 metres, so higher units look out over the Cairo skyline and toward Uptown Cairo. Approximate drive times:

• New Cairo and the Fifth Settlement: about 10 minutes.
• Downtown Cairo: under 15 minutes.
• The Ring Road: about 15 minutes.
• Nasr City: no more than 16 minutes.
• Cairo International Airport: about 20 minutes.

The project faces the New Mokattam Corniche and the Abdel Meguid Mahmoud Axis, the two roads that link the Upper Plateau to New Cairo and Nasr City, so reaching work, universities and hospitals in the east does not mean crossing the city centre.

If you are comparing Mokattam with eastern districts, see New Cairo projects.

Unit types and sizes at The Novelist

The units are studios and apartments of moderate size, and most two-bedroom apartments come with a private garden, which sets the project apart from conventional apartment blocks in the area.

The floor and the phase change both the price and the delivery, so we match you to a unit by its phase and view before you decide.

Prices and payment plans at The Novelist

Prices at The Novelist start from about EGP 2.9 million for a studio as of November 2026, and two-bedroom apartments reach about EGP 5 million and above depending on size and garden. The available payment plan:

• 10% down payment at contract signing.
• A further 10% one year after signing.
• The balance in equal installments over up to 8 years.
• Delivery about three years after the contract, semi-finished.

An approximate example for a unit that costs five million pounds: a down payment of EGP 500,000, another EGP 500,000 after a year, and the remaining EGP 4 million spread over 8 years, roughly EGP 41,000 a month. This is an illustration only; the actual installment depends on the unit price and the plan at the time of booking.

The developer: Ghoneim Developments Group

The project is developed by Ghoneim Developments Group, whose roots go back to 1968 in contracting, infrastructure and electromechanical works, led by Vice Chairman and CEO Islam Ghoneim. The company has another Mokattam project, The One, a commercial, administrative and medical development. Because The Novelist is under construction in phases, we brief you on the construction status of each phase before you book.

Amenities and services

• Swimming pools, water channels and artificial waterfalls.
• Tree-lined gardens and walking paths.
• A social club, a gym and sports courts.
• A kids’ area and a conference hall.
• Restaurants, cafés and shops.
• Security, surveillance cameras and electronic gates.

Who The Novelist suits and what to check before booking

The project suits anyone who wants an apartment or studio with a garden and a view near New Cairo while moving between Nasr City, the Fifth Settlement and Downtown, and anyone planning to live or invest from 2028. Before you book, check:

• The phase, unit number, size and view written in the contract.
• The payment schedule and number of years for the unit you chose.
• The written delivery date and finishing level.

Comparing The Novelist with nearby projects in East Cairo

The Novelist is smaller than both, but it is the only one on the Mokattam plateau, which gives it the elevation and the view.

Frequently asked questions about The Novelist Mokattam

Where is The Novelist compound located?

It sits on the Upper Plateau in Mokattam on the New Mokattam Corniche, about 200 metres above sea level, facing the Cairo skyline and Uptown Cairo, between New Cairo, Nasr City and Downtown.

Who is the developer of The Novelist?

Ghoneim Developments Group (GDG), a group whose roots go back to 1968 in contracting, infrastructure and electromechanical works before it moved into real estate development.

What is the starting price of The Novelist Mokattam?

Prices start from about EGP 2.9 million for a studio as of November 2026, and rise with unit size, phase and location. We send you the actual price of the available unit when you enquire.

What is the payment plan at The Novelist?

A 10% down payment at contract signing and another 10% after one year, with the rest paid in equal installments over up to 8 years. Units are delivered semi-finished.

What unit types does The Novelist offer?

Studios of 75 to 88 m², one-bedroom apartments of 89 m², two-bedroom apartments of 96 to 123 m² with private gardens in some models, and three-bedroom apartments of 128 to 134 m².

When is The Novelist delivered?

The project is built in five phases that complete in 2029, and a unit is delivered about three years from its contract date. We write your unit’s delivery date into the contract before you book.

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