Sarai Compound, New Cairo spans roughly 5.5 million m² at the junction of the Cairo–Suez Road and the Amal Axis. It is not a single residential phase; it is made up of multiple neighbourhoods that differ in unit types, locations and delivery dates, alongside a commercial zone and education, sports and leisure areas.
Sarai's properties range across studios, apartments, lofts, duplexes and penthouses, plus townhouses, twin houses, S-Villa homes and standalone villas. Prices in current launches start from around EGP 3.66 million, with payment plans in some phases starting at a 1.5% down payment and instalments of up to 12 years.
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Sarai Compound location
The project sits in East Cairo on the Suez Road and the Amal Axis, close to Madinaty and a convenient distance from New Cairo and the New Administrative Capital. The junction of the two roads gives you more than one way to reach the compound, rather than relying on a single entrance or a distant internal road.
According to the distances stated by Madinet Masr, Sarai is approximately:
- 5 minutes from the New Administrative Capital.
- 15 minutes from the Ring Road.
- 20 minutes from the American University in Cairo campus.
- A short distance from Madinaty, El Rehab and El Shorouk.
- Direct access to the Cairo–Suez Road and the Amal Axis.
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Sarai New Cairo master plan
Sarai was developed as a mixed-use community, with about 77% of its master plan allocated to residential neighbourhoods, while the remaining area is divided among commercial activities, services and other zones within the city.
The international architecture firm Benoy drew up the project's master plan, dividing the land into neighbourhoods that each have a different design and residential character. This variety shows in phases dedicated to apartments, others that combine apartments with villas, and phases that rely more on villas and lakeside units.
The project includes swimmable lakes, among them water bodies of around 10 thousand m² with a depth of 1.4 metres in some areas. The plan also includes a sports club of around 100 thousand m², along with walking paths and commercial, educational and service areas.
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Sarai Compound phases
Identifying the phase is an essential step before comparing Sarai units; each neighbourhood has different unit types and sizes, and some phases may be completed or sold out while others remain available from the developer.
Sarai Royal Residence
Sarai Royal Residence covers 25.4 feddans and includes residential buildings with apartments of 1 to 3 bedrooms. Sizes start from around 38.8 m² on the ground floor and go up to 126.5 m².
More than 80% of the phase is dedicated to open spaces, gardens and walkways, and the facades follow a Mediterranean-inspired style. Current prices start from around EGP 3.66 million, with delivery of the available units targeted for 2030.
Elm Tree Park
The phase is set around an internal lake and combines studios, apartments, duplexes, townhouses and villas. Its design uses curved paths and a layout that makes it easy to move between the buildings and the open areas.
The phase suits buyers who want to choose between a small unit or a family home within the same neighbourhood, with proximity to the sports club and Sarai's main services. Prices of the available launches start from around EGP 4.07 million depending on unit type.
Club Views
Club Views units enjoy a location close to the Sarai sports club and include apartments, townhouses and S-Villa homes. Apartment sizes on offer start from small 1-bedroom units, while a townhouse of around 143 m² is also available.
S-Villa homes come in sizes of up to 212 and 239 m², with guest and service rooms. Prices in the phase start from around EGP 3.88 million depending on the available units.
ESSE Residence
The phase includes apartments, lofts, duplexes and studios, along with S-Villa models and standalone villas. It extends over about 95 feddans and includes roughly 1,804 units with sizes starting from about 50 m² and reaching 239 m².
ESSE's planning focuses on linking the buildings to gardens and walking paths, offering models that suit individuals and families within the same phase.
Sheya
Sheya Sarai offers apartments, lofts and duplexes, with buildings arranged on different levels that help increase privacy. Models include apartments of 159 m², garden duplexes starting from 137 m², and roof duplexes of up to 218 m².
Elan
The phase follows an architectural style inspired by French neighbourhoods and includes apartments, lofts and duplexes. Some apartments start from 69 m², while duplex sizes range from around 159 to 218 m².
The phase has a private club and landscaped paths, and suits those looking for an apartment or duplex rather than a standalone home.
RAI
The RAI phase is built around family homes and includes townhouses with sizes that started at around 160 m² when launched, along with S-Villa homes ranging roughly between 212 and 239 m².
The units benefit from Sarai's main services, including the sports club, the commercial areas and the planned hotel.
Cavana
Cavana was designed around the swimmable lake, and the units launched included townhouses, twin houses, standalone villas and single-storey homes. The character of the phase is more closely tied to living near the water and to hotel-style services.
According to the developer's website, the phase's original inventory is currently sold out, but units may appear through resale.
Eastwave
The phase combines apartments, penthouses and some S-Villa models. Apartment sizes range roughly from 105 to 343 m², while penthouse sizes range from 125 to 240 m².
Parts of Eastwave are ready to live in, while the developer's data indicates that some of the phase's products are fully sold out.
Taval
Taval was one of Sarai's earliest neighbourhoods, combining apartments and S-Villa homes in a layout based on low-rise buildings and landscaped areas. Its current units vary between resale and units that have already been delivered, so the terms of new launches do not automatically apply to them.
Varana and Croons
Varana includes family homes and townhouses amid gardens, while Croons offered compact units and studios. Both appear as phases sold out by the developer, though units may be available from owners.
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Unit types at Sarai
The project offers a wide range of properties, allowing you to choose according to how you plan to use the unit and your budget:
- Studios: start from around 38 m² in some of the newer phases.
- Apartments: range from 1 bedroom to 3 or more bedrooms depending on the phase.
- Lofts: available in Elan, Sheya and some other neighbourhoods.
- Duplexes: include units with a garden and others with a roof or terrace.
- Penthouses: available in different sizes in phases such as Eastwave.
- Townhouses: found in Club Views, RAI, Elm Tree Park and other phases.
- Twin houses: appeared in phases such as Cavana.
- S-Villa: a residential model developed by Madinet Masr to offer space and privacy close to those of a villa, within a low-rise building holding a limited number of homes.
- Standalone villas: available in a number of the project's phases, in varying sizes and at varying prices.
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Sarai New Cairo unit sizes
Current sizes start from studios of around 38 m², while some apartments and duplexes reach more than 200 m². There are also larger units in the older phases, as well as villas and standalone homes.
Examples of sizes:
- Sarai Royal Residence apartments: 38.8 to 126.5 m².
- Elan apartments: 69 to 130 m² in some models.
- Elan lofts: around 95 m².
- Sheya duplexes: 137 to 218 m².
- Club Views townhouse: around 143 m².
- RAI townhouse: starting from around 160 m².
- S-Villa homes: 212 to 239 m² in a number of phases.
- ESSE standalone villas: starting from around 175 m².
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Sarai Compound prices 2026
Prices for the phases available at the time of this page's update start from around:
- EGP 3.66 million for studios and small units in Sarai Royal Residence.
- EGP 3.88 million for some Club Views units.
- EGP 4.07 million for some Elm Tree Park units.
- Approximately EGP 5.13 million for some of the apartments available across the project.
- Approximately EGP 18.1 million for some villa categories in recent launches.
These are starting prices, not a uniform price for each phase. The final price varies with the unit's size, floor, view, garden or roof area, finishing and delivery date.
Resale needs a different calculation that covers the amount already paid, the balance owed to the developer, the additional amount required from the owner, and transfer fees if any.
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Sarai payment plans
Madinet Masr offers some current phases with a down payment starting from 1.5% and instalments of up to 12 years. Before booking, the sales team provides a schedule that shows:
- The reservation amount and down payment.
- Any later contract payment.
- The instalment amounts and their dates.
- Maintenance fees.
- Club or service charges, if any.
- The delivery date.
- The unit's price if paid in cash.
Delivery dates differ by phase; some units are ready to live in or close to handover, while delivery of some new phases extends to 2030.
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Sarai services and facilities
Sarai's facilities serve a large, multi-neighbourhood community, and how close each service is depends on the phase's location. The plan's elements include:
- Sarai Sports Club: extends over about 100 thousand m² and includes courts, swimming pools and a gym.
- Swimmable lakes: spread across specific neighbourhoods and provide seating areas and water activities.
- Social clubs: located within different phases to reduce the need to travel long distances.
- International schools: part of the project's education plan.
- Commercial areas: include restaurants, cafés, shops and daily services.
- Tajed Community: a shopping, dining and entertainment area within Sarai.
- D2N: a complex bringing together clinics, offices and shops at the Sarai gate.
- Mosque: serves residents within the project.
- Sports and fitness areas: include The Spin and facilities spread near the neighbourhoods.
- Walking paths: connect the gardens and open areas within the phases.
- Security and facilities management: to regulate entry and maintain the shared areas.
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The D2N commercial zone at Sarai
D2N sits at the project's gate with a direct frontage on the Amal Axis and the Suez Road, and extends over an area of about 21,720 m². It brings together three main uses:
- Clinics, medical centres and wellness services.
- Office units in divisible sizes.
- Shops, restaurants and commercial activities.
Its location at the entrance makes it easy to receive visitors without directing commercial traffic into the heart of the residential neighbourhoods.
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Advantages of living and investing at Sarai
- Variety of units: lets you move from a studio or small apartment to a duplex or standalone home within the same project.
- Varied delivery dates: lets you choose between phases that are ready to live in and others still under development.
- Location on two main axes: makes it easier to reach East Cairo and the New Administrative Capital.
- City-scale services: the project includes educational, sports and commercial components, so you don't depend on each neighbourhood alone.
- Waterfront in some neighbourhoods: the lakes add usable value and a view, and the view varies with the unit's position relative to them.
On the other hand, the project's large size means paying attention to the distance between the unit and the gates and services.
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Madinet Masr Real Estate Development
Madinet Masr is developing the Sarai project. It is a real estate company founded in 1959 whose name has historically been tied to developing large parts of Nasr City before it expanded into new communities.
Its current portfolio includes projects such as Taj City, The Butterfly, Talala and Zahw, alongside Sarai. The project reflects the company's move towards developing large communities with multiple residential and commercial neighbourhoods, rather than building a limited compound with a single type of unit.
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Frequently asked questions about Sarai New Cairo
Where is Sarai Compound located?
It is located on the Cairo–Suez Road and the Amal Axis in East Cairo, close to Madinaty, the New Administrative Capital and New Cairo.
How big is the Sarai project?
The project spans about 5.5 million m² and includes residential neighbourhoods, commercial areas, and education and sports services.
What unit types are available?
There are studios, apartments, lofts, duplexes and penthouses, in addition to townhouses, twin houses, S-Villa homes and standalone villas.
What is the lowest price at Sarai?
Current prices start from around EGP 3.66 million for a small unit in Sarai Royal Residence.
What is the reservation down payment and instalment period?
Some current plans start with a 1.5% down payment and instalments of up to 12 years, with the plan varying by phase and unit.
Are there units ready to move into?
There are phases and units that are ready to live in, and others still under construction.
Does Sarai include office and commercial units?
Yes, the project includes commercial areas, in addition to D2N, which offers office units, clinics and shops.
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