pyramids City 5 October is a residential compound by Pyramids Developments that occupies 62 acres directly on the 26th of July Corridor in 6th of October City, with a frontage of 550 metres on the corridor itself. That frontage is the single fact that separates the project from the rest of West Cairo’s apartment compounds: most of its neighbours sit behind internal roads, while this one opens straight onto the artery that carries traffic between 6th of October, Sheikh Zayed, the Ring Road and central Cairo. The project is also the developer’s first move into 6th of October after building a portfolio of 11 projects in the New Administrative Capital and Galala City.
The offer is apartments only, from 77 m² up to 180 m², priced from EGP 7,909,000 (prices updated June 2026), delivered semi-finished within 3 years of contract, which puts handover in 2028. Three payment plans run from a 5% down payment over 8 years up to a 10% down payment over 10 years, and the reservation deposit is EGP 50,000, refundable if the contract is not completed. The built-up ratio is capped at 20%, which is low for an apartment-only compound on a main corridor.
Where is pyramids City 5 October located?
pyramids City 5 October sits on the 26th of July Corridor inside 6th of October City, with a 550 metre frontage on the corridor, directly beside Mall of Arabia and about 5 minutes by car from Mall of Egypt. Nile University and Dar Al Fouad Hospital are minutes away, and the corridor links the site to Al Wahat Road and the Ring Road.
The 26th of July Corridor is the spine of West Cairo. It starts in Mohandessin, crosses Sheikh Zayed, and ends in 6th of October, where it meets the Ring Road and the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road. A compound with direct frontage on it gains two things: residents leave and enter without threading through internal city streets, and the retail units along the corridor face passing traffic rather than an inward courtyard. Listings for the project also place it about 2 minutes from Nile University and a similar distance from the Novotel 6th of October, with Misr International University on the same stretch.
Daily services already exist around the plot, which matters more than it sounds. Mall of Arabia, one of the largest shopping centres in West Cairo, is next door. Mall of Egypt, with its indoor ski slope and cinema complex, is a 5 minute drive along Al Wahat Road. Dar Al Fouad Hospital, a specialised cardiac and general hospital, serves the same corridor. The 7th, 8th and 9th Districts of 6th of October, established residential neighbourhoods with schools, clinics and supermarkets, lie a short distance away, so the compound joins a mature urban fabric rather than an unfinished extension.
The immediate competitive set includes Aqmar October Compound and Elm Tree October Compound, both established 6th of October compounds targeting the same buyer: a family looking for a mid-size apartment on a main road with long installments. Badya by Palm Hills and Beta Residence October are within the wider radius. Against all of them, this compound holds the visibility advantage of its corridor frontage, and the density advantage of a 20% built-up ratio.
Why the 20% built-up ratio changes the living experience
The masterplan of pyramids City 5 October allocates no more than 20% of the 62 acres to buildings. The remaining share, above 80% of the site, goes to lawns, artificial lakes, dancing fountains, pedestrian paths and service areas. In practical terms that means fewer buildings per acre, wider gaps between blocks, and apartments whose windows face greenery or water rather than the facade opposite.
Roughly 42 residential buildings share the site, and every one of them rises to a uniform height of a ground floor plus 4 upper floors. The developer chose that low, consistent skyline for two reasons. A ground plus 4 building keeps the number of neighbours per stairwell low, and it keeps almost every unit within sight of a lake or a garden, which is the view the landscape budget was spent on. The design language is contemporary European, with wide terraces on most units and glazed facades that pull daylight into the living areas.
For a buyer comparing October compounds, the ratio is worth reading alongside the height limit. Several nearby projects on the corridor reach 6 or 7 floors and build on 25% to 30% of their land. At 20% and ground plus 4, this compound delivers lower resident density per acre, which translates into quieter shared spaces, less pressure on parking, and stronger long-term appeal for tenants who choose a unit for its view.
Apartment types, sizes and prices
Every unit in the compound is an apartment. Sizes begin at 77 m² and top out at 180 m², with a maximum of 3 bedrooms. Within that range the current release concentrates on two-bedroom units from 104 m² to 123 m² and three-bedroom units from 126 m² to 158 m². Layouts favour a large living space, a practical kitchen, modern bathrooms, and a wide terrace on most plans.
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| Unit type | Bedrooms | Size (m²) | Installment price (EGP) | Average price per m², installment (EGP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 2 | 104, 123 | 7,909,000, 9,427,000 | 81,500 |
| Apartment | 3 | 126, 158 | 9,695,000, 12,015,000 | 82,000 |
Two-bedroom apartments suit a young family or a first buyer who wants a unit on a main corridor without paying for a third bedroom they will not use; at roughly 81,500 EGP per m² on installments, the entry ticket of EGP 7,909,000 buys a 104 m² plan. Three-bedroom apartments run from 126 m² to 158 m² and cost between EGP 9,695,000 and EGP 12,015,000, aimed at larger families and at investors who want a unit that rents easily to households working in Sheikh Zayed or studying at Nile University.
How do prices compare with the rest of the corridor?
Prices at pyramids City 5 October start from EGP 7,909,000, with an average installment price of 81,500 to 82,000 EGP per m². That figure sits close to the prevailing range for comparable apartment compounds on the 26th of July Corridor in 6th of October, where neighbouring launches with similar unit sizes open at nearby figures.
What the comparison hides is what the price buys beyond the square metres. The unit is attached to a 550 metre corridor frontage, a 20% built-up ratio, and an on-site hotel and retail complex, three attributes that support resale value more reliably than the headline price. Earlier phases were marketed by some brokers from EGP 6,600,000, and Property Finder lists a launch figure of about EGP 8.1 million for the current inventory, so the June 2026 figure of EGP 7,909,000 reflects where the developer’s price list stands today. Prices move with each release, so verify the current list before comparing.
Payment plans and installments
Pyramids Developments offers three installment schemes for the compound, and the trade is straightforward: a higher down payment buys a longer repayment term and a smaller monthly figure. The reservation deposit is EGP 50,000 and is refunded in full if the buyer does not proceed to contract, which limits the cost of holding a unit while finances are arranged.
- Plan 1: 5% down payment, the balance in equal installments over 8 years. The lowest entry cost of the three, suited to buyers with limited upfront capital.
- Plan 2: 7% down payment, installments over 9 years. The middle option, balancing the size of the first payment against the monthly figure.
- Plan 3: 10% down payment, installments over 10 years. The longest term, and therefore the lowest monthly installment available on the project.
Worked through on the entry price, the 5% plan asks for about EGP 395,000 at signing on a two-bedroom apartment of EGP 7,909,000, while the 10% plan asks for about EGP 791,000 and spreads the remainder over 120 months. Broker listings for the project also mention a cash discount of around 25% for full payment; that figure is not confirmed on the developer’s published terms, so treat it as something to ask about rather than assume.
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When does delivery start, and in what finishing?
pyramids City 5 October delivers its apartments semi-finished within 3 years of the contract date, which places handover in 2028. Construction on the site began in October 2025, and Property Finder records an expected completion in the fourth quarter of 2028, consistent with the 3 year schedule stated in the sales terms.
Semi-finished delivery means the buyer receives plastered walls, installed windows and external doors, and completed utility connections, then chooses flooring, kitchen, bathroom fittings and paint. The upside is control: an owner who wants porcelain floors and a specific kitchen brand gets exactly that instead of a standard developer package. The downside is cost. A 120 m² apartment typically needs a finishing budget on top of the unit price and installments, and a buyer should model that figure before deciding between this project and a fully finished alternative in the same area.
Facilities inside the compound
The compound runs as a mixed-use community rather than a purely residential one. Landscaped gardens and lakes cover more than 80% of the 62 acres, and inside that green frame the developer places a commercial complex, a hotel, a clubhouse and a set of family facilities that the 20% built-up ratio leaves room for.
- Security: 24-hour guarding with high-resolution surveillance cameras covering the whole site, and gated vehicle access.
- Commercial complex: shops, international brands, restaurants and cafés for daily needs without leaving the gates, positioned to benefit from the corridor frontage.
- Hotel: a five-star standard hotel for residents’ guests and visitors, a facility rarely found inside an apartment compound in 6th of October.
- Clubhouse and sports: gyms, tennis courts, five-a-side football pitches, basketball and volleyball courts, plus running and cycling tracks routed through the green areas.
- Families: children’s play areas with rubber safety flooring, and designated barbecue and gathering areas for family events.
- Parking: covered, secured garages for all units and wide visitor parking with its own security coverage.
The hotel and the retail complex do more than serve residents. They turn the site into a destination that draws outside visitors along the corridor, which supports demand for the commercial units and gives residential owners a rental audience beyond long-term tenants. Combined with Nile University two minutes away, the compound has a built-in pool of students, faculty and visiting professionals who need furnished apartments near campus.
Who is the developer behind the project?
Pyramids Developments is the developer of pyramids City 5 October. The company holds a portfolio of 11 residential and commercial projects across the New Administrative Capital and Galala City, of which 4 are delivered and operating and 6 more have reached final finishing stages. This compound is its first project inside 6th of October City.
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The company, led by Eng. Hesham El Kholy, began as a French-founded business before starting operations in Egypt in 2013, and its Egyptian portfolio concentrates on the New Capital. Its completed and ongoing work includes La Capitale Compound and La Capitale Suite Lagoons in the R7 residential district, Pyramids Business Tower and Pyramids Mall in the New Capital, Mega Mall Pyramids, Grand Square Mall, and Paris Mall in the Downtown area, together with Sky City Resort in Galala on the Ain Sokhna coast and La Capitale projects in New Alamein and Ain Sokhna. Nawy lists more than 50 units and phases under the developer’s name across the New Capital, Ain Sokhna and 6th of October.
Two things in that record matter for a buyer here. First, 4 delivered projects give a measurable handover history, which reduces the delay risk that comes with any off-plan purchase. Second, the portfolio mixes residential, retail, office and resort work, and that mixed-use experience shows in the way this compound bundles apartments, a hotel and a commercial complex on one plot instead of treating the retail as an afterthought.
6th of October City as the context for the purchase
6th of October City is the largest of the new cities west of Cairo and the most complete in services, with private universities, hospitals, industrial zones, and a road network tied to the Ring Road, the 26th of July Corridor and Al Wahat Road. Its population runs into the hundreds of thousands, its districts have operating schools and clinics, and the monorail line under construction will add a rail link to Giza and the New Capital.
That maturity is the practical difference between buying here and buying in one of the newer extensions such as New Zayed or October Gardens. A resident here does not wait for the surrounding area to fill in: Mall of Arabia, Mall of Egypt, Dar Al Fouad and Nile University are operating today. The trade-off is that land inside the established city is scarcer, which is why a 62 acre corridor-front plot with a 20% build ratio is an unusual configuration in this part of the city.
Is the compound a sound investment?
pyramids City 5 October combines four factors that support medium and long-term value: a 550 metre frontage on the 26th of July Corridor, a 20% built-up ratio, an on-site hotel and commercial complex that generate footfall, and a developer with 4 delivered projects. Together they give the compound both a rental case and a resale case rather than one or the other.
The rental case rests on location. Nile University and Misr International University sit minutes away, Dar Al Fouad Hospital employs a large medical staff, and Sheikh Zayed’s office parks are a short drive along the corridor. Each of those creates steady demand for two and three-bedroom apartments from tenants who value commute time over a villa. The commercial frontage adds a second income channel for buyers who consider a retail unit alongside a residential one.
The capital-growth case rests on timing. Buying 3 years before handover, at an installment price of about 82,000 EGP per m², generally secures a lower price than the same unit will command when the buildings, lakes and hotel are complete in 2028. Off-plan buyers on a 10-year plan also carry that appreciation while paying only a fraction of the price, which improves the return on the cash actually deployed. A buyer who wants to resell before delivery should ask the developer about assignment rules and any minimum paid percentage before transfer, since these terms vary by project.
The project fits a family seeking a mid-size apartment on a main corridor with installments up to 10 years, and an investor targeting rental income in a service-dense district. It does not fit a buyer who wants a villa or a unit above 180 m², since the release is apartments only, nor a buyer who needs to move in immediately, since delivery starts in 2028 and the semi-finished handover adds a finishing budget. This analysis is guidance based on the stated facts, not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is pyramids City 5 October freehold?
pyramids City 5 October is sold on a freehold basis, according to the project listing on Property Finder Egypt, so the buyer owns the apartment outright rather than holding a usufruct or leasehold right. Ownership is registered through the standard sales contract with Pyramids Developments, and buyers should confirm the registration steps with the developer at contract.
Has construction started at pyramids City 5 October?
Construction at pyramids City 5 October began in October 2025, and the expected completion is the fourth quarter of 2028. That timeline matches the 3 year delivery term in the sales agreement. The plot fronts the 26th of July Corridor, so progress on the site is visible from the road for anyone who wants to check the pace of work in person.
Does pyramids City 5 October have studios or duplexes?
pyramids City 5 October currently offers apartments only, from 77 m² to 180 m² with 2 or 3 bedrooms. Some broker listings mention studios from 65 m² and duplex units, but the developer’s current price list covers two and three-bedroom apartments. Buyers interested in a studio or duplex should ask whether a later phase will include them.
Summary
pyramids City 5 October offers a 550 metre frontage on the 26th of July Corridor, 62 acres built to a 20% ratio, and apartments from 77 m² to 180 m² starting at EGP 7,909,000 with plans up to 10 years and semi-finished delivery in 2028. A developer with 4 delivered projects and an on-site hotel and commercial complex round out the case. To check current availability or arrange a site visit, contact us through the form on this page.