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Sheikh Zayed or 6th of October: Compared

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November 7, 2026 · Guides

Last updated: November 2026

Sheikh Zayed suits buyers who want a smaller, more orderly city, with prices starting in our examples from EGP 4 million, and 6th of October suits those who want a wider price range starting from about 2.4 million, plus larger plots and integrated cities. Below is a side-by-side comparison and real examples from both cities, with approximate prices.

How do Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October differ in price, location and services?

The two cities sit side by side west of Cairo and share the 26th of July Corridor and Dahshur Link. Their main differences are the price range and the size of the city. The table compares them.

Comparison	Sheikh Zayed	6th of October
Price	Our examples start from EGP 4 million at Zia Park and 4.3 million at Q Hills, and from 8.5 million in the established SODIC West (resale)	Our examples start from EGP 2.394 million at Tabeaa and 2.52 million at West Courts, rising to 7.2 million at Palm Hills October
Location	26th of July Corridor, Dahshur Link, El Nozha Street and the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road	Central Axis, 26th of July Corridor, Gamal Abdel Nasser Axis, Dahshur Link, Wahat Road and Fayoum Road
Services	Hyper One, Nile University, Dar Al Fouad Hospital, Mall of Arabia and Sphinx Airport	Mall of Arabia and Mall of Egypt, MSA, 6th of October, Nile and Misr University for Science and Technology, and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Delivery status	Delivered communities (Beverly Hills, Allegria and Westown) and projects under construction with handover from December 2027	Some phases delivered and others handing over from 2027 to 2029 in our examples
Suits	Buyers who want a smaller, more orderly city with starting prices from EGP 4 million	Buyers who want a wider price range starting from about EGP 2.4 million, large plots and integrated cities

The table shows “starts from” prices for examples from our pages. They change by phase, model and floor.

Which is cheaper, Sheikh Zayed or 6th of October?

Our examples in 6th of October start lower: from EGP 2.394 million at Tabeaa and 2.52 million at West Courts, against 4 million at Zia Park and 4.3 million at Q Hills in Sheikh Zayed. At the same time, Palm Hills October starts from 7.2 million, so read the price of the project, not the price of the city.

Which is closer to services, malls and universities?

Both cities are served by almost the same network: Mall of Arabia, Mall of Egypt, Nile University, MSA, Misr University for Science and Technology, Dar Al Fouad Hospital and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Palm Hills October is about 5 minutes from Mall of Arabia and Mall of Egypt, Westown in Sheikh Zayed is about 12 minutes from Hyper One and Nile University and about 18 minutes from the two malls, Sun Capital in 6th of October is about 10 minutes from Sheikh Zayed, and West Courts is about 15 minutes from Mall of Egypt.

Which is better for a ready home?

Both cities have ready units: Beverly Hills, Allegria and Westown in Sheikh Zayed, with the first ZED towers handed over in December 2023, and delivered phases at Mountain View iCity in 6th of October. New projects hand over from December 2027 at Q Hills to December 2028 at West Courts and about 2029 at Villagio Gray.

Example projects in Sheikh Zayed

Six projects, with figures from our project pages:

Project	Developer	Area	Starts from (approximate prices)	Payment	Location	Delivery
Beverly Hills	Sodic	405 feddans	From EGP 8.5 million (resale)	Resale units; payment agreed with the owner	Inside SODIC West, about 12 minutes from Hyper One and Nile University at neighbouring Westown	Built and delivered
ZED	Ora	165 feddans	1-bedroom apartment of 76 m² at about EGP 10 million	5% down, up to 10 years	El Nozha Street near the 26th of July Corridor and Dahshur Link	First towers delivered since December 2023; phases in 2027 and 2028
Zia Park	Hills Developments and PRD	17 feddans	From EGP 4 million	5% down over 7 years, or 10% over 9 years	El Nozha Street, facing Al Rabwa compound	Varies by phase
Karmell	Sodic	240 feddans	From about EGP 8.4 million	5% down, up to 8 years	Dabaa Axis, about 4 minutes to Sphinx Airport	Varies by phase
Q Hills	Q Developments	24 to 26 feddans	From EGP 4.3 million (1 bedroom)	From 0% down, up to 10 years	Dabaa Axis, about 5 minutes to MSA University	December 2027 for some units and up to 2029 for others
Rafts	The Ark	300 feddans	From EGP 6.7 million (apartment)	5% down over 7 years, or 10% over 8 years	Dahshur Link where the two cities meet, about 5 minutes to Dabaa Axis	Varies by phase

Example projects in 6th of October

Seven projects, with figures from our project pages:

Project	Developer	Area	Starts from (approximate prices)	Payment	Location	Delivery
Palm Hills October	Palm Hills	494 feddans	From EGP 7.2 million (apartment)	10% down, up to 7 years	26th of July Corridor, about 5 minutes to Mall of Arabia and Mall of Egypt	From 2027, varying by phase
Badya Palm Hills	Palm Hills	More than 3,000 feddans	From EGP 6.3 million (apartment)	10% down, then 5% after 3 months, up to 8 years	Wahat Road and the Middle Ring Road	Varies by phase
Sun Capital	Arabia Holding	557 feddans	From EGP 5.451 million (2 bedrooms)	10% down and 10% after 2 years, up to 6 years	Fayoum Road near Al Gezira Club, about 10 minutes from Sheikh Zayed	Varies by phase
Mountain View iCity	Mountain View	About 500 feddans	From EGP 4.7 million (125 m² apartment)	10% down, up to 8 years	Northern Expansions on the Boulevard Road behind the Shooting Club	Some phases delivered, others from 2027
Villagio Gray	Modon	22 feddans	From about EGP 4.9 million	From 5% down, up to 10 years	Near Wahat Road, the 26th of July Corridor and Mall of Arabia	About 2029, apartments semi-finished
West Courts	Memaar Al Morshedy	150 feddans	From EGP 2.52 million (apartment); studio from 1.68 million	5% down, up to 12 years	Wahat Road in New October, about 15 minutes to Mall of Egypt	December 2028
Tabeaa	Nasdaq	60 feddans	From EGP 2.394 million (1 bedroom)	10% down, up to 10 years	6th of October	Varies by phase

For more, see the best Sheikh Zayed compounds and the best 6th of October compounds.

How do you choose between Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October?

Start from your budget: if it is below EGP 4 million, it is our 6th of October examples that start from about 2.4 million.
Set your move-in date: delivered units are available in both cities, and new projects hand over between 2027 and 2029.
Test the drive: check the distance to your work and your children’s school at peak hours before booking.
Ask for the payment plan in writing: down payments run from 0% to 10% and instalments from 7 to 12 years in our examples, and vary by phase.

Frequently asked questions about Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October

Which is more expensive, Sheikh Zayed or 6th of October?

Our examples in Sheikh Zayed start from EGP 4 million, and in 6th of October from about 2.4 million at Tabeaa and West Courts. In 6th of October they reach 7.2 million at Palm Hills October, so its range is wider.

How does the location differ between Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October?

Both cities share the 26th of July Corridor and Dahshur Link. Sheikh Zayed has El Nozha Street and Dabaa Axis, while 6th of October extends along the Central Axis, Wahat Road and Fayoum Road.

Which is closer to Mall of Arabia and Mall of Egypt?

The two malls serve both cities: Palm Hills October is about 5 minutes from them, Westown in Sheikh Zayed about 18 minutes, and Q Hills about 10 minutes from Mall of Egypt.

Are there ready units in both cities?

Yes. Sheikh Zayed has Beverly Hills, Allegria, Westown and the first ZED towers, and 6th of October has delivered phases at Mountain View iCity. Check each unit before booking.

What are the down payment and instalment years in your examples?

The down payment starts from 0% at Q Hills and 5% at West Courts and Villagio Gray, and is 10% in most 6th of October examples, with instalments reaching 12 years at West Courts.