Ora Developers is a real estate and hospitality developer founded by Eng. Naguib Sawiris in 2016. The company focuses on residential, coastal and hospitality destinations in carefully selected locations in Egypt and internationally. Its Egyptian portfolio includes ZED El Sheikh Zayed, ZED East, Silversands North Coast, Solana and Pyramid Hills, while its wider global portfolio spans Cyprus, Pakistan, Grenada, the UAE and Iraq.
The official contact page lists Ora’s global office at Offices 5 One Central, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Ora Egypt also lists sales offices in Nile City Towers, Zayed Central Park and New Cairo. The company develops integrated destinations combining residences, open spaces, retail, offices, hospitality and leisure services.
Ora Developers History
Ora Developers was established in 2016 under the leadership of Eng. Naguib Sawiris, who is listed on the official website as Chairman and CEO. The company presents itself as a global real estate and hospitality platform with projects in Egypt, Cyprus, Pakistan, Grenada, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq.
In Egypt, Ora is strongly associated with the ZED brand, built around residential communities, central parks and open landscapes. The company started with ZED El Sheikh Zayed in West Cairo, then expanded into New Cairo through ZED East, into the North Coast through Silversands, into New Zayed through Solana, and into the Giza Plateau area through Pyramid Hills.
Ora’s official positioning emphasizes luxury destinations, sustainability, design quality and harmony with the natural character of each site, aiming to develop full lifestyle experiences rather than standalone buildings only.
Ora Developers Projects in Egypt
Ora Developers’ official website lists five main Egyptian properties across West Cairo, New Cairo, the North Coast and Giza.
West Cairo and Sheikh Zayed Projects
- ZED El Sheikh Zayed — a 165-feddan project in the heart of Sheikh Zayed, built around ZED Park, with 4,700 apartments plus retail, offices, clinics and entertainment facilities according to the official project page.
- Solana — a 316-feddan New Zayed project with 870 villas/townhouses and 1,300 apartments, plus sports, community and service facilities.
- Pyramid Hills — a residential project near the Giza Plateau, positioned around a tranquil setting between central and west Cairo.
New Cairo and North Coast Projects
- ZED East — a 332-feddan New Cairo development with 965 villas/townhouses and 6,368 apartments, in addition to a sports club, cinema, retail and office spaces.
- Silversands North Coast — a 503-feddan coastal destination with 1,740 chalets and apartments, 1,320 villas/twin houses/townhouses, two hotels, four clubhouses, swimmable lagoons and retail areas.
Ora Developers in Numbers
Verified figures are available at project level, but no verified company-wide total is available for delivered units. DeedGate therefore keeps the delivered-units field blank, while noting that ZED El Sheikh Zayed officially started delivery in December 2023 according to Ora’s official news page.
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder and Chairman | Naguib Sawiris |
| Global office | Offices 5 One Central, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai |
| Ora Egypt offices | Nile City Towers, Zayed Central Park and New Cairo |
| Main Egypt projects | ZED El Sheikh Zayed, ZED East, Silversands, Solana, Pyramid Hills |
| ZED East | 332 feddans, 965 villas/townhouses and 6,368 apartments |
| Silversands North Coast | 503 feddans, 1,740 chalets/apartments and 1,320 villas/twin houses/townhouses |
| Delivered units | No verified public company-wide total is available |
Vision and Development Focus
Ora Developers focuses on luxury lifestyle destinations where nature, design and services are integrated into one coherent living experience. This is visible in ZED El Sheikh Zayed through the central park, in ZED East through large green areas, and in Silversands through the beachfront, lagoons, hotels and coastal amenities.
The company specializes in integrated residential communities, coastal destinations, hospitality projects and retail/office components within master-planned developments. Its global footprint also gives it experience in mixed-use destinations aimed at buyers who value lifestyle, services and long-term asset quality.
Latest Ora Developers Updates
In December 2023, Ora announced that ZED El Sheikh Zayed had officially started delivering. The announcement stated that the project spans 165 feddans and includes more than 4,700 units around ZED Park. This is an important project milestone, but it is not a company-wide delivered-unit total.
Internationally, 2025 brought major expansion updates. In April 2025, Ora launched BAYN in Ghantoot, UAE, a 4.8 million sqm seafront mixed-use development. In May 2025, the company announced the launch of Madinat Al Ward in Baghdad, described by Ora as the largest residential city in Iraq’s capital.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ora Developers
What are Ora Developers’ projects in Egypt?
Ora’s main Egyptian projects are ZED El Sheikh Zayed, ZED East, Silversands North Coast, Solana and Pyramid Hills.
When was Ora Developers founded?
Ora Developers was founded in 2016 by Eng. Naguib Sawiris.
Where are Ora Egypt’s offices?
Ora Egypt lists sales offices in Nile City Towers, Zayed Central Park in Sheikh Zayed and New Cairo.
How many units has Ora delivered?
No verified public company-wide delivered-unit total is available. Ora has announced that ZED El Sheikh Zayed started delivery, but this should not be treated as a total for all delivered units.
Who owns Ora Developers?
Ora Developers is associated with Eng. Naguib Sawiris, who is listed on the official website as Chairman and CEO.