ElZaeem Developments, also known in recent market coverage as Zaeem Holding, is an Egyptian real estate development and construction company strongly associated with Badr City and East Cairo. The company’s LinkedIn profile states that it was founded in 1998 as an Egyptian company specialized in real estate development and construction, with its head office in Badr City.
The company is led by Abdel Rahman El Zaeem, Chairman of Zaeem Holding, and is described in Zawya’s 2025 coverage as having a legacy of more than 25 years in real estate development in Badr City. ElZaeem’s recent market presence is closely linked to the launch of Lora Eastfield in El Shorouk, a mixed residential and commercial development that marks the company’s wider expansion across East Cairo.
ElZaeem Developments History and Foundation
ElZaeem Real Estate Investment and Contracting started in 1998 as an Egyptian real estate and construction company contributing to the development of Badr City. From this base, the company built operational experience in residential and service-led projects serving buyers and investors in Egypt’s new urban communities.
Zawya reports that Zaeem Holding’s journey under Abdel Rahman El Zaeem spans more than 25 years in real estate development, with more than 300 residential projects executed in Badr City, in addition to landmark commercial, medical, educational, and mixed-use developments. This track record positions the company around emerging urban locations, particularly Badr City, El Shorouk, and East Cairo.
Key ElZaeem Developments Projects
ElZaeem’s portfolio includes residential, commercial, and service-led projects, with a clear focus on Badr City and El Shorouk.
Recent Residential and Commercial Projects
- Lora Eastfield El Shorouk – an integrated development in the heart of El Shorouk over 30 acres, featuring more than 900 residential units and more than 70% landscaped green areas according to Zawya.
- Lora Street Mall – the commercial component of Lora Eastfield, offering commercial units, administrative offices, and clinics in El Shorouk, with unit areas starting from 45 sqm according to RealEstate.eg.
- Lora Badr City Compound – a residential apartment project in Badr City by ElZaeem Developments, listed by RealEstate.eg with 2028 delivery and access to key roads, schools, universities, and banking services.
- Lora Compound – Badr – one of the projects mentioned by Zawya as part of the company’s Badr City track record.
Badr City Landmarks
- Downtown Badr – a commercial, administrative, medical, entertainment, and banking complex in Badr City.
- Mall Misr – Badr – described by Zawya as the first and largest integrated shopping mall in Badr City.
- A 30-acre university – part of the service-oriented projects mentioned in Zawya’s coverage.
- An integrated medical city – another service-led development tied to the company’s expansion vision.
ElZaeem Developments Facts and Figures
Some project and company figures are publicly available, but there is no verified company-wide delivered-units total. Therefore, the delivered-units field is left blank.
| Founded | 1998 |
| Experience | More than 25 years in real estate development |
| Head office | Badr City |
| Main areas | Badr City, El Shorouk, East Cairo |
| Badr City residential projects | More than 300 residential projects according to Zawya |
| Lora Eastfield | 30 acres, more than 900 units, and more than 70% green areas |
| Announced strategic partners | WE, Fathallah Hypermarket, Nasaem Hospital |
ElZaeem Developments Vision and Specialties
ElZaeem’s development vision is centered on integrated urban communities that combine residential, commercial, medical, and entertainment components. Lora Eastfield reflects this approach clearly, as it is not only a residential compound but also includes Lora Street Mall and announced technology, retail, and healthcare partnerships.
- Residential development: apartment communities in Badr City and El Shorouk with varied unit areas and flexible payment plans.
- Commercial destinations: projects such as Lora Street Mall, Mall Misr, and Downtown Badr.
- Medical and educational services: service-led projects including the integrated medical city and 30-acre university mentioned by Zawya.
- Operational partnerships: agreements with WE as a technology partner, Fathallah Hypermarket as an anchor tenant, and Nasaem Hospital for medical services.
Latest Developments and New Projects
In August 2025, Zaeem Holding announced the launch of Lora Eastfield in the heart of El Shorouk City, directly on Al Horreya Road, next to Carrefour 2 and opposite a British school. The project is minutes from Suez Road, Madinaty, and the New Administrative Capital, giving it a strategic position in East Cairo.
The project extends over 30 acres and includes more than 900 residential units across Ground + 5 buildings, with design work led by ECB Engineering Consultancy. The company also announced Lora Street Mall as the commercial component of the development, along with strategic partnerships with WE, Fathallah Hypermarket, and Nasaem Hospital to support a smart, integrated lifestyle.
ElZaeem Developments FAQ
When was ElZaeem Developments founded?
ElZaeem was founded in 1998, according to the company’s LinkedIn profile.
Who is the Chairman of Zaeem Holding?
Zawya identifies Abdel Rahman El Zaeem as Chairman of Zaeem Holding.
What are ElZaeem Developments’ main projects?
Main projects include Lora Eastfield, Lora Street Mall, Lora Badr City, Downtown Badr, Mall Misr – Badr, and Lora Compound – Badr.
Where is ElZaeem Developments headquartered?
The company is headquartered in Badr City. LinkedIn lists its main location on Russian University Street above Qatar National Bank in Badr City.
How many units has ElZaeem Developments delivered?
No verified public total is available for delivered units. Zawya reports more than 300 residential projects in Badr City, but that is a project count rather than a delivered-unit total.