Sheikh Zayed City () is a city in Giza Governorate, Egypt and part of the Greater Cairo urban area. Established in 1995, located approximately 20 km from the Mohandiseen district and 28 km from Tahrir Square in the Downtown Cairo. The city is bordered by the Cairo–Alexandria desert road, the extension of the 26th of July Corridor, and 6th of October city. The population of Sheikh Zayed administrative district was estimated at 99,891 on 1 July 2025 by Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
The city sits at an elevation of approximately 220 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 9,500 acres. It is planned to reach a population of 500,000 upon completion of the city's development.
History 20th anniversary Sheikh Zayed City celebrated its 20th anniversary in November 2014. That month, a technological service centre opened to provide administrative services to residents and investors. Housing Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that the budget of the New Urban Communities Authority would be increased to support development in new cities. During the anniversary celebrations, residents raised complaints with Madbouly about inadequate services and unfinished infrastructure.
Geography Sheikh Zayed City is situated about from Lebanon Square in the Mohandiseen district of Giza. The city is bordered to the north by the Cairo-Alexandria desert road, to the south by the 26th of July Corridor, and to the west by the neighboring 6th of October.
The city forms part of the Giza Governorate, and is divided into 17 residential districts, with four neighborhoods in each district.
Sheikh Zayed City sits 226 meters above mean sea level.
Climate Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as hot desert (BWh). Its climate is very similar to Giza and Cairo, owing to its proximity to them.
Education
Schools The American International School in Egypt West Campus is located in Sheikh Zayed City."Home." American International School in Egypt West Campus. Retrieved on January 25, 2015. "AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN EGYPT WEST CAMPUS Sheikh Zayed City Entrance 2 Greens Compound" Beverly Hills Schools (Deutsche Schule Beverly Hills Kairo, American Beverly Hills School, English Beverly Hills School) The Maharat Super Global School Elsheikh Zayed Secondary Schools For boys Elsheikh Zayed Secondary Schools For girls New Manor House School Ethos International School Greenland international school The British School, CAIRO (BISC) Core West College Norwich International school Marvel International School Evolution International School
List of universities The Canadian International University Faculty of engineering Cairo University Cairo University (CU) in Sheikh Zayed City Faculty of commerce English Section Nile University National Training Academy Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Cityscape Residential Compounds
Al Karma Residence Compound Al Karma 4 Compound Greens Beverly Hills Aeon Towers Swanlake Residences 6 October Village West by Dorra Kayan Zed Towers Elyasmine The address Rawdet Zayed Opera City Royal City Tiamo City El Khamayl Palm Hills El Nada El Joman La Ville El Gezira Sama Zayed Sulaymaniyah Gardens Zayed 2000 Vye Safwa City The Courtyards Cairo Gate Casa El Patio Zahraa Al Karma Gates Etapa Alma Six West Westown Residences The Estates Belle Ville Meadows Park Zayed Dunes Karmell Atrio Forty West Allegria El Rabwa Grand Heights Mountain View Chillout Park Richmont Jira Jiwar Janna Zayed 1 Janna Zayed 2 Green Residence Green Valley Mohandesein Gardens (Engineers) Contenital Gardens Housing Gardens El Mostakbal El Hay 1 El Hay 2 El Hay 3 El Hay 4 El Hay 5 El Hay 6 El Hay 7 El Hay 8 El Hay 9 El Hay 10 El Hay 11 El Hay 12 El Hay 13 El Hay 16
See also Smart Village List of cities and towns in Egypt
References
External links
New Urban Communities Authority