Taj City New Cairo: the city that faces the airport and summarises all of east Cairo
3.7 million sqm on two frontages — the Suez Road facing Cairo Airport, and the Thawra Street extension facing the Marriott — transformed under Benoy's plan into a complete city: 11 residential phases, a commercial quarter, international schools and a sports club.
Why is Taj City described as a "city within a city"?
Most compounds sell you a gate, security and a garden; Taj City sells you a city with all its functions. On 3.7 million sqm — around 900 feddans — Madinet Masr distributed its plan so that you do not need to leave on an ordinary day: 11 residential neighbourhoods each with its own independent architecture, a commercial and administrative quarter on the Suez Road named "Tajed", two international schools (Lycee Suisse and Austin College), a sports and wellness club (Kayan Club), a medical centre and a hotel. All of this on an 18% built-up ratio, with the rest made up of lakes, nurseries, walking paths and cycle lanes.
The location is the biggest trump card: the project is the only compound in east Cairo that stands face-to-face with Cairo International Airport on one side, and opposite the Marriott, Kempinski and Mirage City hotels at First Settlement on the other. A Taj City resident reaches the 90th Street in 5 minutes, Nasr City in 10, and the New Administrative Capital in 20 — a rare equation that earned the project the Invest-Gate "Mixed-Use Project of the Year 2025" award.
In 2026 the project entered its harvest phase: Carrefour opened its hypermarket in Tajed (April), The Prism is completing its entertainment façades by year-end, Club Side entered construction under an EGP 3.3 billion contract, while Taj Sultan and Park Residence retain the mature neighbourhoods they have been for years. Buying here today means choosing between "ready and inhabited" and "latest launch" — a variety no other compound of this size offers in New Cairo.
Taj City location: two frontages that do not repeat — the airport to the north and the Marriott to the south
Few projects own one frontage on a main artery; Taj City owns two: a northern frontage on the Cairo–Suez Road directly opposite Cairo Airport buildings, and a southern frontage on the extension of Thawra Street at First Settlement opposite JW Marriott, Kempinski and Mirage City hotels. The Ring Road (Maadi/Middle Ring) cuts through to connect the project to every direction.
The surroundings need no introduction: Wadi Degla Club and Al Ahly Club, the Air Force Specialised Hospital, Concord Plaza, Choueifat International School, and Cairo Festival City seven minutes away. This is exactly why many people search for "Taj City in front of Marriott" or "Taj City in front of the airport" — the two frontages are more famous than the project name itself.
| Destination | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | 10–15 minutes |
| 90th Street South | 5–6 minutes |
| Cairo Festival City | ~7 minutes |
| Nasr City / Heliopolis | 10–15 minutes |
| American University | 17–20 minutes |
| New Administrative Capital | 15–20 minutes |
| Downtown Cairo | ~30–42 minutes |
Taj City master plan: 11 neighbourhoods on one bridge between the airport and New Cairo
The plan reads from the north: the Suez Road frontage with the Tajed commercial zone, then the residential neighbourhoods step south toward the Thawra Street extension — and green space is the rule, not the exception.
Reading the plan: villas (Elect, Taj Ville) are raised above ground level for open views, while artificial lakes sit amid apartment neighbourhoods — notice the scarcity of straight streets: the plan is designed to encourage walking.
Taj City's eleven phases — from Taj Sultan to Taj Ville
Editorial note: some portals list Park Residence as "Zone T", and Shalya and Lake Park merge in older listings — we use the official naming from the Madinet Masr website.
Taj City prices July 2026 — by area and unit type
| Unit type | Typical area | Price starts from (EGP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 58–76 m² | 2,600,000 | Lake Park and Club Side |
| 1–3 bedroom apartment | 67–187 m² | 2,500,000 | Taj Gardens, Shalya and Lake Park |
| Apartment from developer (Nawy indicator) | various | 7,378,953 | Project-wide starting total price |
| Duplex | 168–232 m² | 6,400,000 | Club Side and Kinda |
| Penthouse | 266–281 m² | 8,470,000 | Club Side |
| Twin house | from ~178 m² | 6,900,000 | Elect |
| Standalone villa | 160–550 m² | 11,300,000 | Taj Sultan, Origami and Elect |
| Ultra-luxury villa (Taj Ville) | according to model | 145,177,600 | Company's highest product |
| Resale units | various | 2,939,476 | Taj Sultan and Park Residence |
Taj City payment plans are among the most flexible in the market: down payments start from 1.5% (Origami Golf over 12 years), 5% (Shalya, Taj Gardens and Club Side over 8 years), and 10% (Taj Sultan), up to 20% in ready Park Residence. Cash discounts range between 30% and 39% and reach 50% in Origami offers — making the actual cash price far lower than the instalment-listed price. Club Side booking deposit is only EGP 20,000.
Latest Taj City updates — through July 2026
- 2026-04
Carrefour opens in Tajed
Carrefour hypermarket opened inside the Tajed commercial zone — the first major brand operating in the 39,000 sqm retail quarter on the Suez Road.
- 2026-01
Club Side construction contract worth EGP 3.3 billion
Memorandum of understanding with Abu El-Wafa Contracting and Real Estate Investment for construction works in the Club Side phase — a strong signal on the delivery schedule.
- 2025-12
Mixed-Use Project of the Year award
Taj City won the Invest-Gate ACE 2025 award for the integration of its components: Tajed, The Prism, Shark Tank Business Park and the Kayan educational-sports project.
- 2025-09
The Prism and LA7 join Tajed
Partnership with Qubix to develop The Prism (+7,000 sqm retail and entertainment, completion end of 2026) and the LA7 wellness centre (5,400 sqm, Q1 2027).
- 2025
A record year for the developer
Madinet Masr delivered 1,941 units in 2025 (+201%), with Taj City and Sarai accounting for the bulk, and new sales reached EGP 52.1 billion.
Taj City in pictures — completed neighbourhoods and others under construction
Questions buyers ask about Taj City — with sourced answers
Where exactly is Taj City compound located?
Taj City New Cairo is located on two main frontages: the first directly on the Cairo–Suez Road facing Cairo International Airport, and the second on the extension of Thawra Street at First Settlement in front of JW Marriott, Kempinski and Mirage City hotels. The location is 5 minutes from the 90th Street South, 10–15 minutes from Nasr City and Heliopolis, and about 15–20 minutes from the New Administrative Capital — making it the closest integrated compound to the heart of Cairo.
What are Taj City prices in July 2026?
Taj City developer unit prices start from EGP 7,378,953 according to the Nawy indicator, while apartments in phases such as Lake Park, Taj Gardens and Shalya are available from about EGP 2.5–3.5 million in market listings, and standalone villas start from about EGP 11.3 million. In contrast, the resale market starts from EGP 2,939,476. As for the ultra-luxury Taj Ville phase, villa prices exceed EGP 145 million. The range is wide because the project is a full city with neighbourhoods at different levels.
How much is the price per sqm in Taj City in 2026?
The average price per sqm in Taj City ranges between EGP 38,000 and 58,000 for apartments depending on the phase, finish and view — Park Residence records an average listed close to EGP 58,900 per sqm — while villas exceed EGP 100,000 per sqm in phases such as Origami and Taj Ville. The large gap between listed prices is due to the mix of developer offers, ready resale units and fully finished units versus core & shell.
What are the payment plans in Taj City?
Current plans start with a down payment of 0–5% in selected phases and up to 20% in Park Residence, with quarterly installments extending from 7 to 12 years: Origami Golf offers 1.5% down over 12 years, Club Side 5% over 8 years with a booking deposit of EGP 20,000, and Taj Sultan 10% over 8 years. Cash discounts range between 30% and 39% and reach 50% in specific Origami offers.
What are the phases of Taj City compound?
The project includes 11 residential phases: Taj Sultan (the first and most complete), Park Residence, Shalya, Lake Park Studios, Taj Gardens, Kinda (fully finished), Elect high-rise villas, Club Side with a loft concept, Origami and Origami Golf with Japanese design, and the ultra-luxury Taj Ville. Commercially, the city includes the "Tajed" zone (39,000 sqm with Carrefour and The Prism), Cobalt business district, The Hoft Mall, and the Shark Tank Business Park under development.
What is the difference between Origami, Taj Sultan and Taj Ville?
Taj Sultan is the mother phase that launched the project in 2012 — apartments and villas with complete services, 99% sold, and the most suitable for those who want a ready neighbourhood. Origami is a newer phase with Japanese minimalist design on the edge of the project; developer prices start from EGP 10.4 million and it includes unique Quattro villas. Taj Ville is an entirely independent class: ultra-luxury villas with prices exceeding EGP 145 million — the highest residential product in the company's history.
Is there resale in Taj City? How do I buy from the owner?
Yes, the Taj City resale market is one of the most active in east Cairo because entire phases (Taj Sultan, Park Residence, Shalya) are delivered and inhabited. Resale starts from about EGP 2.94 million, and you can buy directly from the owner via listing platforms or brokers, provided ownership is officially transferred through the company's sales department and remaining installments are reviewed. Register your inquiry with us to receive updated lists of actual market prices.
Which area does Taj City belong to — New Cairo or Nasr City?
Administratively Taj City lies within New Cairo at First Settlement on the extension of Thawra Street, but in practice it adjoins Nasr City and Heliopolis to the west and overlooks Cairo Airport to the north — which causes common confusion. The most accurate description is: a project on the "eastern Cairo front" between Nasr City and New Cairo, reachable within minutes by residents of both areas, and developed by Madinet Masr for Housing & Development, not by any government authority. The project is often searched as "Taj City Nasr City" — both phrasings refer to the same development on the edge of Nasr City and Heliopolis.
Is Taj City only residential or does it include commercial and administrative space?
Taj City is a mixed-use city in the full sense: in addition to 11 residential phases, it includes the "Tajed" commercial and administrative zone (39,000 sqm directly on the Suez Road) where Carrefour hypermarket opened in April 2026, The Prism retail and entertainment (more than 7,000 sqm completing end of 2026), Cobalt business offices, The Hoft Mall, and "Shark Tank Business Park" on 20 feddans in partnership with Sony Pictures — in addition to international schools and Kayan sports club.
What are the pros and cons of Taj City compound?
Objectively: the strongest advantages are the dual frontage between Cairo Airport and the First Settlement, completed infrastructure and services from Carrefour to international schools and the club, flexible payment plans up to 12 years, and delivered, inhabited phases that offer immediate handover for buyers seeking ready apartments for sale in Taj City or even rentals. The main drawbacks: the city's sheer size makes getting around by car necessary in some neighbourhoods, newer phases need years to complete, and prices in some phases sit above the area average. As for alleged "problems" or "complaints": there are no documented delivery failures — the EGX-listed developer handed over 1,941 units in 2025 and provides payment and mortgage solutions through its subsidiary Touba.
Who is the real estate developer of Taj City?
Taj City is developed by Madinet Masr for Housing & Development (MNHD) — formerly Nasr City for Housing & Development — founded in 1959 and listed on the Egyptian Exchange since 1996 under ticker MASR.CA. The company that planned Nasr City itself in the 1960s now owns 12.8 million sqm of freehold land, achieved record 2025 sales of EGP 52.1 billion, and Taj City won the Invest-Gate "Mixed-Use Project of the Year" award in December 2025.