Cairo has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by New Administrative Capital (NAC) at the trophy tier.
Cairo has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by New Administrative Capital (NAC) at the trophy tier.
**New Administrative Capital (NAC)** (trophy, ~$192/sqm/yr · ≈ $17.8 PSF/yr USD) — Government-led post-2025 mega-development. **New Cairo** (trophy, ~$144/sqm/yr · ≈ $13.4 PSF/yr USD) — Premier eastern suburban Class A. **Smart Village / 6th of October** (prime, ~$132/sqm/yr · ≈ $12.3 PSF/yr USD) — Western tech and BPO corridor. **Downtown / Cornish El Nil** (prime, ~$144/sqm/yr · ≈ $13.4 PSF/yr USD) — Heritage CBD core. **Zamalek / Mohandessin** (prime, ~$156/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD) — Heritage embassy and boutique HQ.
| city | Cairo |
|---|---|
| country | Egypt |
| region | EMEA |
| classARentLocal | 150 USD/sqft/yr |
| classARentUsd | $150/sqft/yr |
| vacancy | 18.6% |
| typicalLeaseYears | 3 |
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 4 |
| submarkets | 5 |
| primeYieldPct | 9% |
| trophyCount | 2 |
| primeCount | 3 |
Reviewed by Class A Atlas Editorial Desk — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.