Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital is a low-density residential compound developed by Dubai for Real Estate Development across 37 acres on plot H4 in the R8 district of the New Administrative Capital. What sets the project apart is a single engineering decision: its land sits roughly 8 meters above the surrounding districts, so almost every unit looks out over the crystal lagoons and greenery that the developer spread across more than 70% of the total area. That elevation turns a standard view into a panoramic one and, in parallel, drains rainwater naturally, which trims long-term infrastructure cost.

The compound is the second New Capital project from Dubai for Real Estate Development after Lumia Residence, and it is positioned as a step up in finishing and facilities. The masterplan was drawn by Mohamed Talaat Architects (MTA), the landscape by Okoplan, and the smart-community layer by Etisalat Misr. Prices open from EGP 1,800,000 for a studio, units are delivered semi-finished, handover is set for 2028, and payment runs up to 10 years, which places the project within reach of upper-middle-income buyers moving into a genuinely premium district.

Where exactly is Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital?

The compound sits in the R8 residential district on plot H4, a second-row plot directly behind the embassy district with a view onto the Green River of the New Administrative Capital. R8 is one of the capital’s premium residential districts, zoned for low population density, and that zoning is exactly what let the developer spread the project across 37 acres with a very limited building footprint. The plot places residents next to the Diplomatic District, the embassy district, and the neighboring R7, while the Mohamed bin Zayed South Axis runs along the area and connects the compound to every spine of the capital within minutes.

The location also serves people whose work moved to the capital, sitting close to the Government District, the House of Representatives, and the Central Business District. For a buyer weighing R8 against denser central districts, the appeal here is a clean, low-rise neighborhood beside the Green River rather than a tower among towers.

Key landmarks and distances

Green River: direct view, with the project on the second row.
The capital’s Central Park: adjacent to the district boundary.
The Cathedral and Misr Mosque: about 6 minutes away.
Islamic Cultural Center: roughly 5 km.
Al Masa Hotel: a few minutes by car.
Monorail station: close to the district edge.
Mohamed bin Zayed South Axis: borders the area directly.
Government District and House of Representatives: within the capital’s immediate range.
New Capital International Airport: a relatively short drive serving the capital’s residents.

The developer behind the project and its track record

Dubai for Real Estate Development (Dubai Developments) is an Egyptian company founded in 1997, with a multi-phase delivery record across New Cairo and the New Administrative Capital. Its headline project in the capital before this one was Lumia Residence, which the company reports as the top-selling residential project in the New Administrative Capital during 2023. The current compound is marketed as a development extension of that first project, carrying the same identity while raising the level of finishing and amenities.

The architecture was prepared by Mohamed Talaat Architects (MTA), a firm founded in 1999 with a record of working alongside more than 50 developers across 6 countries, among them Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Turkey. Landscape and planting were executed by Okoplan under the supervision of Eng. Tarek Sobhy. On the technical side, the project’s smart-infrastructure partner is Etisalat Misr, which supplies the Smart Community layer inside the compound. That partnership makes the project one of a small group of capital compounds announced as a Smart Community with a formal telecom provider, a detail that supports unit value as demand for connected infrastructure grows among younger buyers and families relocating from Cairo for the first time.

Why is the building footprint so low?

The project spans 37 acres, equal to about 155,400 m², of which the developer allocated more than 70% to green spaces and crystal lagoons and the smaller share to residential buildings. A 2-acre sports club sits inside the internal boundary, which lifts the service ratio further and lowers the number of units per acre. The 8-meter elevation of the land delivers two linked advantages at once: a panoramic view from nearly every unit, and natural water drainage that reduces long-term infrastructure cost.

The overall design is built on a “Lagoon Life” idea, distributing the artificial crystal lagoons among the residential blocks rather than confining them to one edge of the compound, so the largest possible number of units gains a direct water view. The facades carry a modern-contemporary character with stone cladding and high-efficiency thermal and acoustic insulation, and each building’s height is capped at ratios that preserve the project’s low-density identity.

Unit types and sizes at the compound

The compound offers a wide unit mix, which stretches the buyer pool from an investor hunting a studio to let, all the way to a family after a duplex with a direct lagoon view. Units are delivered semi-finished, meaning floors, walls, internal doors, the kitchen, and bathrooms are left for the owner to complete to taste. The table below lays out the size ranges, bedroom counts, and starting prices.

Unit type	Area (m²)	Bedrooms	Starting price (EGP)
Studio	54, 65	Room + living	From 1,800,000
2-bedroom apartment	134, 141	2 bedrooms	From 3,527,000
3-bedroom apartment	148, 242	3 bedrooms	From 4,900,000
Lagoon Garden House	254+	3+ bedrooms	From 8,980,000
Lagoon Sky House (duplex penthouse)	211, 322	3+ bedrooms	From 7,600,000

Studios and two-bedroom apartments serve the income-focused buyer. Studio units starting from 54 m² answer two segments at once: the employee working inside the capital who wants a unit near the office, and the investor buying to rent monthly or daily after handover. The two-bedroom apartments, at 134 to 141 m², are the lower-priced entry for small families.

The three-bedroom apartments, sized 148 up to 242 m², are the most-requested category inside the capital and offer a large area at a competitive price per meter. Lagoon Garden House units descend to the garden on the ground level with a private garden, while Lagoon Sky House units are duplex penthouses with higher finishing and an open view, sized from 211 m² up to 322 m² including roof space.

Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital prices and price per meter

Prices at the compound start from EGP 1,800,000 for a studio, and the price per meter shifts with unit type and position inside the project. Units on the wide view run from about EGP 39,000 per meter, while units on the lagoon view reach up to EGP 44,500 per meter. Prices are updated against the latest available market lists for November and December 2025, are subject to change, and the developer reviews them periodically by sales phase.

Set against the price per meter of neighboring compounds in R8 and the capital’s other low-density districts, the price per meter here lands in the middle band: higher than projects launched two years ago in the same area, and lower than projects launching now with full finishing or on plots closer to the Green River. The project’s edge shows in the high green-space ratio and the 8-meter elevation, which produces a different view from the rest of the district’s projects.

Payment and installment plans

Dubai for Real Estate Development offers more than one payment plan, the idea being that a buyer can trade a smaller down payment over a shorter term against a slightly larger down payment over a longer term. The available plans are as follows.

10% reservation down payment, with the balance over 7 years in equal installments.
10% down payment, with the balance over 8 years, available on some units.
15% contract down payment, with the balance over 8 years in equal installments.
Extended plans reaching up to 10 years on certain unit categories.
The initial reservation payment is settled by cheque, cash, or bank transfer.

These structures place the monthly payment on a three-bedroom unit priced at EGP 4.9 million with 10% down inside a range that high-income earners in Cairo can carry, which widens the buyer pool for a project in a district at the R8 level. For the latest plan tailored to a specific unit, reach out through the form on this page.

Finishing and handover date

Units are delivered semi-finished. The exterior facades, entrances, lifts, and common areas hand over fully ready, while inside each unit the structural, electrical, and plumbing works are executed without the final finishes such as floors, final paint, the kitchen, and bathroom fittings. The handover date announced by the developer is 2028, four years from the project’s launch, with a commitment to the delivery schedule approved at contract signing.

Amenities and services inside the compound

The amenities are grouped into functional categories rather than a single flat list, with each category serving a different use inside the residential community.

Sports and leisure

A full sports club on 2 acres inside the project.
A clubhouse fitted with a sauna, jacuzzi, and relaxation facilities.
A gym with modern equipment and specialized trainers.
Several swimming pools spread across the project, including children’s sections.
A barbecue area for family gatherings and grilling.
Running and walking tracks between the lagoons and green spaces.
Multi-use sports courts.

Family and recreation

Secured children’s play areas spread across the project.
A social club for community activities and events.
Wide crystal lagoons and green expanses across more than 70% of the project.
Artificial waterways threading through the design.

Commercial and service

A commercial mall inside the compound serving residents’ daily needs.
Cafes and restaurants within the commercial strip.
A mosque and a church within the urban range of the R8 district.
Service centers and medical centers close to the compound boundary.
International schools within the R8 district serving residents.

Security and smart services

CCTV cameras operating 24 hours with up-to-date technology.
Specialized security at every gate and project boundary.
Smart infrastructure in partnership with Etisalat Misr (Smart Community).
A permanent maintenance team for any fault in shared facilities.
A daily cleaning team for all common areas.
Shaded parking for residents and visitors, plus modern sewage and integrated infrastructure networks.

Investment analysis: who does the project suit?

The investment case rests on three factors: a location inside a premium residential district in the New Administrative Capital, a mid-band price per meter between EGP 39,000 and EGP 44,500 on lagoon-view units, and an installment term reaching 8 to 10 years. That mix draws two buyer types: the end user after a family unit in R8 on a long installment contract, and the investor buying a studio or a two-bedroom apartment to let after handover in 2028.

On expected appreciation, the New Administrative Capital as an area has seen a cumulative rise in residential compound prices over the last five years, driven by the relocation of government headquarters and the opening of the medical city and the exhibition center. R8 specifically, given its low-density character and its proximity to the Diplomatic District, trades as one of the capital’s higher districts for value appreciation per residential unit over the medium term. The developer’s record of delivering the first Lumia Residence and posting the top residential sales in 2023 reduces the risk of delivery delay without eliminating it entirely.

The project suits a buyer with a budget between EGP 4 and 9 million who wants a unit in a clean residential district with low building density, rather than the high-density projects in the capital’s central districts. It is not the best choice for a buyer who needs immediate handover, since the four-year wait to 2028 is relatively long, nor for one whose budget falls below EGP 1.8 million. The presence of a technology partner the size of Etisalat Misr inside the project’s infrastructure is an added element worth weighing, since it reflects on long-term unit value. This analysis is for guidance only and is not investment advice; property prices and rental yields move with several market factors, and reviewing market data and contract terms before any purchase decision is advised.

Frequently asked questions about Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital

What is the price per meter at Lumia Lagoons New Capital?

The price per meter at Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital starts from about EGP 39,000 for units on the wide view and reaches EGP 44,500 for units on the lagoon view, with the figure varying by floor and area. Prices are updated for November 2025 and are subject to change by sales phase.

Where exactly is Lumia Lagoons located?

Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital sits in the R8 residential district of the New Administrative Capital, specifically on plot H4, in the second row behind the embassy district, with a view onto the Green River and close to the Mohamed bin Zayed South Axis and the Government District.

When does Lumia Lagoons deliver?

Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital begins handover in 2028, four years from the project’s launch, with units delivered semi-finished. The developer, Dubai for Real Estate Development, commits to the delivery schedule approved at contract signing, as officially announced.

What payment plans are available at Lumia Lagoons?

Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital offers more than one installment plan: 10% down with installments over 7 years in equal payments, or 15% down with installments over 8 years. Some unit categories allow extended installments reaching 10 years, and the reservation payment is settled by cheque, cash, or bank transfer.

Who is the developer of Lumia Lagoons?

Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital is developed by Dubai for Real Estate Development (Dubai Developments), an Egyptian company founded in 1997 with prior projects in New Cairo and the New Administrative Capital, most notably Lumia Residence, which posted the top sales for a residential project in the capital during 2023.

Summary

Compound Lumia Lagoons New Capital brings together three traits rarely combined in R8 projects: a natural 8-meter elevation that gives most units a panoramic view, a green-space and lagoon ratio above 70% across 37 acres, and a unit range from a 54 m² studio up to a 322 m² Lagoon Sky House. It is the second New Capital project from Dubai for Real Estate Development, delivered semi-finished in 2028 with installments reaching 10 years. To check updated prices, available unit details, or to book a viewing, get in touch through the form on this page.

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