Zamalek

Zamalek is Cairo's island district on the northern half of Gezira island in the Nile, a leafy, cosmopolitan, embassy-dense quarter that has long been the city's most established premium residential area. Anchored by the Cairo Opera House, Gezira Sporting Club, multiple embassies, and the iconic Cairo Tower, Zamalek combines colonial-era architecture with modern luxury and excellent walkability. Residential prices run EGP 45,000-90,000 per square metre (USD 900-1,800) with gross yields of 7.0-9.0%. The market is dominated by colonial-era apartments and modern luxury condominiums catering to expatriates, diplomats, and affluent Egyptian families. Lifestyle is exceptional for Cairo: walkability is high (rare in Cairo), premium dining, embassies, Cairo Opera House, and 90 acres of green space at Gezira Sporting Club.

Zamalek in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt