Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement is a mixed residential and commercial community developed by Marakez Developments across 270 acres in the heart of New Cairo (Fifth Settlement). The compound reserves 36 acres for landscaping, which lifts the green-to-built ratio to 82.4% and keeps building density under 18%, so most units look out over open landscape rather than facing walls. Six residential unit types run from an 82 m² one-bedroom apartment up to 600 m² standalone villas and court homes, priced from EGP 15,132,900 with a reservation down payment of only 5%.

What separates this project from most compounds in its price tier is construction progress. Marakez has already completed roughly 80% of the build, which turns the 6 to 12 month handover option into a real delivery date instead of a paper promise. Buyers can choose among four payment structures reaching up to eight years, and residents share amenities that include distributed swimming pools, two independent clubhouses, a gym and spa, tennis and running tracks, plus an internal commercial component anchored by the 106,000 m² Mindhaus Campus. The sections below cover the developer, the location and its distances, the full unit table, prices against neighboring projects, every payment plan, the commercial zone, the amenities, and an investment read grounded in the stated facts.

Who is the developer behind Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement?

Marakez Developments was founded in Saudi Arabia in 1990 as the real-estate arm of the Al-Futtaim group, and it entered the Egyptian market in 2010 by building Mall of Arabia in 6th of October. In 2015 the company formed its own in-house construction division instead of relying on outside contractors, a move that reduced handover delays across its later projects. That operational choice is directly relevant to a buyer, because the same construction team is what pushed District 5 to 80% completion ahead of delivery.

The developer’s Egyptian track record is heavily commercial and administrative before it turned to residential building. Its portfolio includes Mall of Arabia, the Aeon compound in 6th of October, Katameya Mall, Mansoura Mall, and Tanta Mall. That retail and office DNA is why Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement integrates a large commercial component, the Mindhaus Campus, inside the compound itself rather than bolting it on as a detached annex. A developer that has delivered several operating malls approaches an in-compound retail and office district with more relevant experience than a purely residential builder.

Mall of Arabia in 6th of October remains one of the largest operating malls in Egypt and gave Marakez direct experience running retail at scale, while the regional malls in Mansoura and Tanta extended that operating footprint beyond Greater Cairo. This matters for a District 5 buyer in a specific way. The commercial success of an in-compound mall depends on leasing and management, not just construction, and Marakez is one of the few residential developers in the market that also owns and operates its own retail assets. The Mindhaus Campus inside District 5 is therefore backed by an operator that has already filled and run comparable space elsewhere.

The design brief for the compound is organized around five uses that a resident cycles through in a normal week: living, playing, growing, shopping, and working. The residential zones cover living, the two clubhouses and the sports facilities cover playing, the kids areas and schools nearby cover growing, the internal mall covers shopping, and Mindhaus Campus covers working. Reading the masterplan through those five uses explains why the developer placed a full office district and a retail strip inside a residential compound instead of keeping them separate, and why the green network threads between all five rather than sitting in one corner.

The decision to build an in-house construction team in 2015 is the single most useful fact for judging delivery risk, because it removed the developer’s dependence on third-party contractors whose delays sit outside a developer’s control. The visible result at District 5 is a build that reached 80% completion, and Marakez has begun handing over the first residential units alongside the Mindhaus Campus. A buyer comparing this record against a first-time residential developer with no delivered compound is comparing two very different risk profiles, even when the marketing looks similar.

Where exactly is District 5 located in New Cairo?

District 5 sits on the Cairo-Ismailia Road in the core of the Fifth Settlement, at the meeting point between New Cairo and Nasr City and close to North 90th Street. The position gives the compound dual access: inward through the internal axes of the Fifth Settlement, and outward through the Middle Ring Road that ties it back to the rest of Greater Cairo. The Mohamed Naguib Bridge, which links the Suez Road to the Ring Road, runs directly beside the site and feeds traffic in both directions.

The nearest comparable compounds in the same price band are Sarai and Taj City, both positioned along the Suez Road axis, which places District 5 inside an established cluster of large New Cairo communities rather than on an isolated plot. Its proximity to two international universities also shapes who lives here, a point that matters for the rental analysis later on.

Being surrounded by established compounds is an advantage rather than a drawback for a buyer, because neighboring communities such as Sarai and Taj City have already pulled services, roads, and retail into the immediate area. A new compound dropped onto an empty stretch has to wait for that surrounding fabric to form, whereas District 5 plugs into an area that is already serviced. The presence of the same developer’s own Crescent Walk nearby also signals a concentration of Marakez activity in this pocket of New Cairo, which tends to support consistent standards of finishing and management across the cluster.

The Fifth Settlement itself is the most mature district within New Cairo, with an operating road grid, established international schools, and a commercial spine along 90th Street that is already trading rather than under construction. That maturity is the main reason demand in the area currently runs ahead of supply, and it is why a compound delivering units now rather than in several years captures buyers who want to move into a working neighborhood immediately. The dual link through the internal axes and the Middle Ring Road also means a resident is not dependent on a single congested exit, which is a practical difference from compounds set deeper off the main roads.

Positioning at the junction of New Cairo and Nasr City also widens the pool of daily destinations a resident can reach. Nasr City brings older, established commercial and medical services within a short drive, while the New Cairo side brings the newer international schools, universities, and compounds. Sitting on the Cairo-Ismailia Road, the compound faces the corridor that carries traffic toward the Suez Road and onward to the Red Sea, so the location reads as a hinge between the older eastern districts and the newer growth to the east rather than a dead-end plot. For a buyer, that translates into shorter and more varied commutes than a location committed to a single direction.

Distances and nearby landmarks

5 minutes to the American University in Cairo (AUC), the German University in Cairo (GUC), and the Wadi Degla Club Katameya branch.
A short drive to Concord Plaza Mall and the 90th Street commercial strip.
Direct access to the Mohamed Naguib Bridge connecting the Suez Road and the Ring Road.
20 minutes to Cairo International Airport via the Suez Road.
13 minutes to Maadi via the Middle Ring Road.
30 minutes to Heliopolis via the Nasr axis.
45 minutes to Ain Sokhna via the Suez-Sokhna road.

These distances describe a location that works for two very different daily routines. A resident commuting into central Cairo reaches Maadi in 13 minutes on the Middle Ring Road and Heliopolis in 30 minutes on the Nasr axis, while a frequent traveler is 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport. The 45-minute link to Ain Sokhna also puts a weekend on the Red Sea coast within an easy drive, which matters for the family buyer who wants a primary home in the city and quick access to the sea. The 5-minute reach to AUC and GUC is the single most consequential distance, because it anchors a steady rental demand from students and faculty right next to the compound.

Area, green space, and the masterplan zoning

The project spans 270 acres, roughly 1,134,000 m², of which the developer set aside 36 acres for green space and open landscape. At 82.4% of the total footprint, that green ratio ranks among the highest in Fifth Settlement compounds and sits above the local market average, which typically falls between 70% and 80%. The low building density, effectively under 18%, is what produces genuine spacing between residential blocks and open views from most units rather than the tight clustering common to denser projects.

Marakez divided the compound into distinct zones instead of mixing everything together. There is a zone of six-floor residential buildings, a zone of villas and townhouses, a zone of court homes, and a commercial and administrative zone that revolves around Mindhaus Campus and the Mindhaus Strip mall. The plan also gives the community two independent clubhouses rather than a single shared one, a deliberate decision that spreads demand and eases pressure during peak evening and weekend hours.

Keeping the buildings at six floors is part of why the density stays low and the sightlines stay open. A lower building height across a large plot spreads the same number of units over more ground, so the landscape reads as continuous rather than broken by tall blocks. Placing the villas, townhouses, and court homes on the edges and the commercial spine at the core also means the noisier, higher-traffic functions sit away from the ground units, giving the family buyer a quieter setting without losing walkable access to the services.

Unit types and sizes at Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement

Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement offers six residential unit types, with areas that begin at 82 m² for a one-bedroom apartment and reach 600 m² for a standalone villa. That spread widens the target buyer from a single professional looking for a compact apartment to a large family seeking a villa with a private garden. Apartments occupy the six-floor buildings with views over the central landscape, while townhouses and court homes sit in the quieter zones on the compound edges, each offering a private garden or internal courtyard suited to families who prefer a ground unit with an independent entrance.

Unit type	Area (m²)	Bedrooms
One-bedroom apartment	from 82	1
Two-bedroom apartment	from 126	2
Three-bedroom apartment	from 177	3
Duplex	from 218	3, 4
Townhouse / villa	258, 600	3, 5
Court homes	from 311	4, 5

The one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, from 82 m² and 126 m², target single professionals and young couples who want a compact unit inside a serviced community close to the universities and the 90th Street offices. The three-bedroom apartments from 177 m² and the duplexes from 218 m² step up to families who need separate children’s rooms and a larger reception, still within the six-floor buildings that overlook the central landscape. At the top of the range, the townhouses and standalone villas between 258 and 600 m² and the court homes from 311 m² suit larger families who want a private garden or courtyard and an independent ground entrance, positioned in the quieter edge zones away from the commercial spine.

District 5 prices in 2026 and how they compare

Residential prices at District 5 start from EGP 15,132,900, updated for 2026. That figure places the project in the upper-middle band of the Fifth Settlement, and against neighboring compounds with a similar service level and green ratio it lands in the competitive range. Crescent Walk, developed by the same Marakez, starts from EGP 16,200,000. Glen starts from EGP 17,000,000, and Midtown starts from EGP 21,140,000. The gap between these numbers reflects partly the unit type available at each entry price and partly the handover stage of each project.

The comparison matters because District 5 pairs its entry price with an almost-ready delivery window, which most neighboring projects at the same price cannot offer. A buyer weighing value should read the starting price against how soon the unit is handed over and how much finishing is included, both of which the payment plans below define precisely.

Set against the same developer’s Crescent Walk, District 5 opens below it at EGP 15,132,900 versus EGP 16,200,000, while offering a larger community and the added commercial component. Against Glen at EGP 17,000,000 and Midtown at EGP 21,140,000, the gap widens further, and part of that spread reflects that those projects hand over later. The practical takeaway is that the entry price alone understates the value here, because the buyer is also getting an 82.4% green ratio and a delivery window measured in months rather than years, two attributes that usually carry a premium in the same district.

To judge whether the price is fair rather than simply low, a buyer should hold three variables constant when comparing: the unit type, the finishing level, and the handover date. A fully finished apartment delivering in a year is not the same product as a semi-finished unit delivering in three, even at the same headline number. Against the four named neighbors, District 5 tends to lead on green ratio and on delivery speed at its entry price, which is why the comparison should run on those attributes rather than on the starting figure alone. Because the market updates prices regularly, the current per-unit price for a specific type is best confirmed directly before contracting.

Payment plans and reservation systems

Marakez provides four main payment systems that scale across down-payment size, installment length, and delivery window, so different budgets can find a fit. Each system is tied to a specific finishing type and handover date, which is the real variable buyers should compare rather than the down payment alone.

5% down payment, 7-year installments, full finishing, delivery after 3 years (a limited-time developer offer).
10% down payment, 7-year installments, semi-finished, delivery within 6 to 12 months (the closest option to immediate handover).
5% down payment, 8-year equal installments, full finishing, delivery after 2.5 years.
Townhouses and court homes: 30% down payment, 6-year installments, delivery after 3 years.
Maintenance fee of 7% of the unit value, paid once.
Clubhouse membership at EGP 170,000, a separate payment from the unit price.

Because 80% of construction is already complete, the 6 to 12 month handover attached to the 10% plan is genuinely available rather than aspirational. The core trade-off runs through finishing: the 10% plan delivers a semi-finished, move-in-ready unit within a year, while the 5% plans deliver full finishing but ask the buyer to wait 2.5 to 3 years. A buyer prioritizing speed picks the first, a buyer prioritizing a turnkey unit and a lower down payment picks the second.

Reading the four systems together, the two 5% plans keep the upfront cash lowest and suit a buyer who is comfortable waiting for a fully finished unit, with the 8-year equal-installment version spreading the balance most evenly. The 10% plan trades a slightly higher down payment for the fastest handover and a semi-finished unit, which appeals to anyone who needs to occupy or rent quickly. The townhouse and court-home plan carries the heaviest 30% down payment, in line with the larger ticket size of those units, but keeps installments to 6 years. The separate 7% maintenance fee and the EGP 170,000 clubhouse membership apply across the plans, so a buyer should build both into the total budget rather than treating the unit price as the full cost.

Mindhaus Campus and Mindhaus Strip: the commercial component inside the compound

District 5 contains two commercial and administrative projects built inside the compound boundary, Mindhaus Campus and the Mindhaus Strip. Integrating them within the community gives residential owners direct access to services without leaving the compound, and it opens a parallel investment path for anyone who wants to buy a commercial or administrative unit in the same development rather than a purely residential asset.

Mindhaus Campus mall

Mindhaus Campus spans 106,000 m², of which more than 50,000 m² is leasable office space distributed across more than 110 administrative modules. The designer oriented the office facades to capture natural light for the longest possible stretch of the day and built in the ability to split or combine units according to a tenant’s needs. Administrative unit areas start from 67 m² and reach 640 m², with prices from EGP 17,000,000 up to EGP 59,600,000 on a 10% down payment and installments over 5 or 7 years.

The wide area range from 67 m² to 640 m² is what lets the campus serve very different tenants under one roof. A 67 m² module suits a startup or a single practitioner, while a 640 m² floorplate suits an established company that wants a full headquarters. The split-and-combine flexibility means an owner can also lease a small unit now and expand later without moving, which supports longer tenancies and steadier occupancy. For an investor, that tenant mix and the minimal fit-out requirement translate into a shorter lead time from purchase to a paying tenant compared with raw shell space that a tenant has to build out from scratch.

Mindhaus Strip

The Mindhaus Strip targets mid-sized companies looking for an independent headquarters, and it is made up of boutique offices arranged over a ground floor plus three storeys. The project stretches across 16 acres in multiple phases, with unit areas ranging from 600 m² to 2,400 m². It overlooks the District 5 residential zone directly and sits inside an expanded commercial area that includes Katameya Mall, a lifestyle center, and a sports complex alongside Mindhaus Campus.

For an investor, the two commercial projects create a captive demand base that a standalone office building outside a compound does not have. Mindhaus Campus is designed for entrepreneurs, startups, and small enterprises that want leasable offices needing minimal fit-out, and its more than 110 modules can be split or combined as tenants scale. The residential population of District 5, the university traffic nearby, and the 90th Street business corridor together feed footfall and office demand into the same location, which is the structural argument for buying an administrative unit here rather than in an isolated tower. The entry point of EGP 17,000,000 on a 10% down payment with 5 or 7 year installments keeps the commercial option within reach of the same buyer profile considering a larger residential unit.

Finishing and delivery: what the handover actually includes

Finishing at District 5 is tied to the payment plan rather than offered as a single standard, which changes what a buyer receives at handover. The 10% plan delivers a semi-finished unit, meaning the core structure, plastering, and main utility connections are done while the buyer completes flooring, kitchen, and internal fit-out to their own specification. The 5% plans deliver a fully finished unit ready to occupy, at the cost of a longer 2.5 to 3 year wait. A buyer weighing the two should factor the fit-out budget and time of a semi-finished unit against the immediate move-in of a fully finished one when comparing the headline down payments.

Because 80% of construction is complete, buyers on the fast track can inspect built phases before committing, which lowers the uncertainty that usually comes with an off-plan purchase in Egypt. For anyone considering resale before living in the unit, the near-term handover and the compound’s position inside a high-demand district shorten the window between contracting and a resale-ready, deliverable asset compared with a project handing over in three or more years. Prospective buyers should confirm the current phase availability and the maintenance and clubhouse charges in writing, since the 7% one-time maintenance fee and the EGP 170,000 clubhouse membership are separate from the unit price.

Amenities and services inside the compound

The developer built the amenities on a city-within-a-compound concept, meaning an owner can cover daily needs without leaving the project boundary. The services group into clear categories rather than a scattered list. The scale of the amenity program is proportionate to the 270-acre footprint, which is why the compound carries two clubhouses, a full sports offering, and an internal retail mall rather than the single pool and gym typical of smaller developments.

Leisure and sport: swimming pools distributed across the compound, a gym with modern equipment, a spa and jacuzzi, a tennis court, dedicated running and cycling tracks, pedestrian walkways separated from car routes, and two independent clubhouses.
Commercial and administrative: an internal retail mall carrying international brands, the 106,000 m² Mindhaus Campus, and the 16-acre Mindhaus Strip.
Family and children: a wide kids area, an enclosed dog park, and a family barbecue zone.
Daily services: a range of restaurants and cafes, a mosque, and a covered parking garage.
Security: 24-hour camera surveillance, trained security personnel, and controlled entry gates.

What amenities does District 5 New Cairo offer?

Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement offers swimming pools across the compound, two independent clubhouses, a gym, a spa and jacuzzi, a tennis court, running and cycling tracks, an internal mall with international brands, a kids area, a dog park, restaurants and cafes, a mosque, covered parking, and 24-hour security. The amenity scale matches its 270-acre footprint.

The separation of pedestrian walkways from car routes is a design detail worth noting, because it makes the internal green network usable on foot for families with children and for residents running or cycling, rather than routing them alongside traffic. Combined with the two-clubhouse layout, it reflects a plan built for a large resident population from the start rather than one retrofitted onto a small site.

The 36 acres of green space are not a single central park but a network that threads between the residential zones, which is what makes the high ratio meaningful in daily use. A family in a court home on the compound edge and a resident in a six-floor apartment both reach open landscape without crossing the commercial spine or a main road. The enclosed dog park, the wide kids area, and the family barbecue zone give that green network specific functions rather than leaving it as decorative lawn, and the distributed pools mean a swim is never far from any cluster of units.

On the security side, the combination of 24-hour camera surveillance, trained personnel, and controlled entry gates is standard for a compound of this tier, but its value grows with community size. In a 270-acre development with a resident population, a working office campus, and a retail mall, controlled access is what keeps the residential zones private while the commercial areas stay open to visitors. The zoning that places the commercial spine at the core and the family units on the edges reinforces that separation, so residents get the footfall of an internal mall without the through-traffic reaching their doorsteps.

Investment analysis for Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement

Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement combines three factors that lower the risk of buying real estate before handover. The developer carries 35 years of experience and a substantial delivery record in the commercial sector, the build is 80% complete so delivery-delay risk is low, and the location sits in the core of the Fifth Settlement where demand currently outpaces supply. Each of these rests on facts stated earlier rather than on general optimism, which is why they support an investment read rather than a sales pitch.

On the rental side, monthly residential rents in the Fifth Settlement range between EGP 25,000 and EGP 60,000 for apartments in upscale compounds, with strong demand from students at the nearby American and German universities. That tenant pool is stable and renews yearly, which supports occupancy for an owner buying to let. The commercial units add a second yield channel, since an administrative unit in Mindhaus Campus can be leased to the office tenants the campus is designed to attract.

The smaller apartment types are the most rental-efficient units for an investor targeting the student and young-professional market, because the 82 m² one-bedroom and 126 m² two-bedroom sit at rent levels those tenants can absorb while keeping the purchase price at the lower end of the compound. Larger villas and court homes behave more as long-hold family homes with slower turnover and appreciation driven by land value rather than monthly rent. Matching the unit type to the intended strategy, rental income versus capital appreciation, is the decision that most affects the return, and the six-type range gives a buyer room to make that choice deliberately rather than by default.

The project fits three buyer profiles in particular. Families with a budget of EGP 15 to 25 million who want a near-term handover close to international schools are the primary match. Investors targeting rental yield from university students or area professionals form the second, and buyers of an administrative unit in Mindhaus Campus seeking commercial returns from leasing an office form the third. The compound is a weaker fit for anyone after a small, low-density project, since the 270-acre footprint makes it a relatively large community by design.

Weighing the risk side, the two elements that most often derail an off-plan purchase in Egypt are delivery delay and a developer without a completion record. District 5 addresses both directly: the build stands at 80% and the developer has 35 years of operation with several delivered assets, so a buyer is committing to a project already largely on the ground rather than a rendering. The main open variables a buyer still controls are the choice of finishing through the payment plan and the timing of any resale, both of which the near-term handover makes easier to plan than in a project years from completion. This analysis is for guidance only and is not investment advice.

Frequently asked questions about Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement

How much does an apartment in District 5 New Cairo cost?

Apartments at Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement start from EGP 15,132,900 for an 82 m² one-bedroom unit, updated for 2026, with a 5% reservation down payment and installments up to 8 years. Prices vary by unit type, area, and position inside the compound.

How big is District 5 and who is the developer?

Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement spans 270 acres in the heart of New Cairo and belongs to Marakez Developments, founded in 1990 and known for Mall of Arabia and the Aeon compound in 6th of October. The developer dedicated 36 acres to green space, or 82.4% of the total footprint.

When are District 5 units delivered?

Delivery at Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement ranges from 6 months to 3 years depending on the chosen payment system. The 10% plan delivers a semi-finished unit within 6 to 12 months, while the 5% plans deliver full finishing after 2.5 or 3 years, given that 80% of construction is already complete.

Does District 5 include administrative or commercial units?

Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement includes two commercial and administrative projects: Mindhaus Campus at 106,000 m² with more than 110 offices priced from EGP 17,000,000, and the Mindhaus Strip at 16 acres of boutique offices for mid-sized companies, with units from 600 to 2,400 m².

Conclusion

Compound District 5 Fifth Settlement brings together three attributes rarely found in one project at the same price: an 82.4% green ratio across 270 acres, 80% completed construction that opens a genuine one-year handover option, and an internal commercial component the size of Mindhaus Campus that serves residents and creates a parallel investment. To check the latest available prices or arrange a viewing, reach out through the contact form on this page.

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