List of tallest buildings and structures in Egypt

This list ranks the tallest buildings and structures in Egypt by height. As of 2026, Egypt holds the record for the most skyscrapers in Africa, with over 60 buildings taller than and over 20 buildings exceeding . The tallest building and structure in the country is the tall Iconic Tower, located in The New Capital, which also holds the title of the tallest building in Africa.

The tallest pre-modern structure in Egypt is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which stands at and held the title of the world's tallest structure for over 3,800 years until it was surpassed by Lincoln Cathedral in 1311.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks skyscrapers in Egypt that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This measurement is defined as the height to the architectural top, which includes spires and permanent architectural features, but excludes antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates that two or more buildings share the same height. RankNameImageCityHeightFloorsYearNotesReferences1Iconic TowerThe New Capital772024Tallest building in Egypt since 2024. Tallest building in Africa. Tallest building completed in Egypt in the 2020s. 46th-tallest building in the world.2Alamein Iconic TowerNew Alamein672026Tallest building in New Alamein. Tallest residential building in Egypt and Africa. Tallest all-reinforced concrete building in Africa. Topped out in October 2024.3=Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 1New Alamein5620263=Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 2New Alamein5620263=Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 3New Alamein5620263=Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 4New Alamein5620267New Administrative Capital Building D01The New Capital492024Tallest residential building in Egypt from 2024 to 2026.8=New Administrative Capital Building D02The New Capital4520248=New Administrative Capital Building D03The New Capital45202410New Administrative Capital Building C01The New Capital352024Tallest office building in Egypt.11=Gate Towers EastNew Alamein44202511=Gate Towers WestNew Alamein44202511=New Administrative Capital Building C04The New Capital34202414Fouda TowerCairo50N/DTallest building in Cairo. Also known as Zamalek Tower. Topped out, but never completed due to the absence of an underground parking garage. Tallest unused building in Egypt.15=New Administrative Capital Building C11The New Capital27202515=New Administrative Capital Building C12The New Capital27202417=New Administrative Capital Building C07The New Capital32202417=New Administrative Capital Building C08The New Capital32202419New Administrative Capital Building D04The New Capital40202420El Salam TowerAlexandria36N/DTallest building in Alexandria. Designed by Sabbour Consulting.21New Administrative Capital Building D05The New Capital38202422Ministry of Foreign AffairsCairo391994Tallest building in Egypt from 1994 to 2024. Tallest building completed in Egypt in the 1990s.23=Hilton Cairo Grand NileCairo412002Originally opened in 1974 as the Hotel Méridien Cairo, the complex was expanded in 2001 with the addition of a 41-story tower. Tallest building completed in Egypt in the 2000s. Located in El Manial.23=Nile City North TowerCairo34200223=Nile City South TowerCairo34200226=El Maadi Residential Tower 13Cairo421987Tallest building in Egypt from 1987 to 1994, along with El Maadi Residential Towers 14–18. Tallest building completed in Egypt in the 1980s. Located in Maadi.26=El Maadi Residential Tower 14Cairo42198726=El Maadi Residential Tower 15Cairo42198726=El Maadi Residential Tower 16Cairo42198726=El Maadi Residential Tower 17Cairo42198726=El Maadi Residential Tower 18Cairo42198732The St. Regis CairoCairo322021Also known as Nile Corniche Tower 2. Widely misreported as .33The Residences at The St. Regis CairoCairo342021Also known as Nile Corniche Tower 1.34=National Bank of Egypt Northern TowerCairo331986Tallest building in Egypt from 1986 to 1987, along with National Bank of Egypt Southern Tower. Recladded in 2008.34=National Bank of Egypt Southern TowerCairo331986Tallest building in Egypt from 1986 to 1987, along with National Bank of Egypt Northern Tower. Recladded in 2008.34=San Stefano Grand PlazaAlexandria31200637Bank Misr BuildingCairo291985Tallest building in Egypt from 1985 to 1986.38Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile PlazaCairo31199939=El Maadi Residential Tower 5Cairo35198739=El Maadi Residential Tower 6Cairo35198739=El Maadi Residential Tower 7Cairo35198739=El Maadi Residential Tower 8Cairo35198739=El Maadi Residential Tower 9Cairo35198739=El Maadi Residential Tower 10Cairo35198739=El Maadi Residential Tower 11Cairo35198739=El Maadi Residential Tower 12Cairo35198747Residences Roda IslandCairo39N/D48=Ramses Hilton & World Trade CenterCairo361980Tallest building in Egypt from 1980 to 1985.48=Hilton World Trade Center Residences ICairo32N/D50Semiramis InterContinental HotelCairo29198851Belmont BuildingCairo311954Tallest building in Egypt from 1954 to 1980. Tallest building in Africa from 1954 to 1965. Tallest building completed in Egypt in the 1950s. Also known as Thabet-Thabet Building.52The Fairmont CairoCairo25201053=Four Seasons Cairo at First ResidenceGiza301996Tallest building in Giza.53=Al Masa Tower 1New Alamein24202153=Al Masa Tower 2New Alamein24202153=Al Masa Tower 3New Alamein24202153=Al Masa Tower 4New Alamein24202153=Al Masa Tower 5New Alamein24202153=Al Masa Tower 6New Alamein24202160=Hilton World Trade Center Residences IICairo32N/D60=Maspero Television BuildingCairo301960Also known as Radio & Television Building. Tallest building completed in Egypt in the 1960s.60=Sofitel Cairo Downtown NileCairo301999Formerly known as Conrad International Cairo Hotel.60=El Maadi Residential Tower 1Cairo28198760=Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah HotelCairo271984Formerly known as El Gezira Sheraton Hotel.

Timeline of tallest buildings

This is a list of buildings that have previously held the title of the tallest building in Egypt. NameYears As TallestHeightFloorsCity NotesIconic Tower2024–Present77The New CapitalMinistry of Foreign Affairs1994–202439CairoEl Maadi Residential Towers 13–181987–199442CairoNational Bank of Egypt Towers1986–198733CairoBank Misr Building1985–198629CairoRamses Hilton & World Trade Center1980–198536CairoBelmont Building1954–198031CairoImmobilia Building1940–195413Cairo

Tallest structures This list ranks structures and non-habitable buildings in Egypt that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires, architectural details, and antenna masts. Name ImageHeightYearStructure TypeCity NotesEl-Mahalla El-Kubra TV MastN/DGuyed MastEl-Mahalla El-KubraTallest structure in El-Mahalla El-Kubra and the tallest guyed mast in Egypt.Pylons of Suez Canal Powerline Crossing1998Electricity PylonSuezTallest structure in Suez and the tallest transcontinental structure in the world.Cairo Flagpole2021FlagpoleThe New CapitalTallest flagpole in the world.Cairo Tower1961Concrete TowerCairoTallest structure in Cairo and the tallest concrete tower in Egypt.Suez Canal Bridge2001Bridge PylonEl QantaraTallest structure in El Qantara and the tallest bridge pylons in Egypt.Egypt's Islamic Cultural Center2023MinaretThe New CapitalTallest minarets in Egypt.Great Pyramid of Giza2570 BCPyramidGizaTallest structure in Giza. Tallest structure in the world from 2570 BC to 1311 AD (3,881 years).Pyramid of Khafre2570 BCPyramidGizaAl-Fath Mosque1990MinaretCairoTallest minaret in Egypt from 1990 to 2023.Al-Nour MosqueN/DMinaretCairoAswan Dam1970DamAswanTallest structure in Aswan and the tallest dam in Egypt.Red Pyramid2575 BCPyramidDahshurTallest structure in Dahshur. Tallest structure in the world from 2575 BC to 2570 BC.Bent Pyramid2600 BCPyramidDahshurAngle of slope decreased during construction to avoid collapse. Tallest structure in the world from 2600 BC to 2575 BC.

Under construction

This section lists skyscrapers in Egypt that are under construction, and are planned to rise over tall. As of 2025, there are at least 20 skyscrapers currently under construction in Egypt that are planned to rise at least in height, with many more planned. NameHeightFloorsEstimated CompletionCity NotesCapital Diamond Tower662026The New CapitalInfinity Tower502026The New CapitalForbes International Tower552030The New CapitalNile Business City Northeast Tower562026The New CapitalNile Business City Northwest Tower562026The New CapitalTycoon Center562026The New CapitalTycoon Tower562026The New CapitalRaville Tower & Residences462027New CairoOrascom Tower A45TBANew AlameinOrascom Tower B45TBANew AlameinEast Tower472026The New Capital6ixty Iconic Tower452026The New CapitalMarina Alamein Tower 4452026New AlameinMarina Alamein Tower 5452026New AlameinTaj Tower432027The New CapitalMarina Alamein Tower 2422026New AlameinMarina Alamein Tower 3422026New AlameinLevels Business Tower362027The New CapitalMarina Alamein Tower 1362026New Alamein205 Tower 1402029Sheikh Zayed City205 Tower 2402029Sheikh Zayed City205 Tower 3402029Sheikh Zayed City 31 North Tower362027The New CapitalOIA Tower 1302026The New CapitalOIA Tower 2302026The New CapitalMoonreal Tower252027The New CapitalGreen River Tower302027The New CapitalPodia Tower262028The New CapitalObsidier Tower 1252026The New CapitalObsidier Tower 2252026The New CapitalObsidier Tower 3252026The New CapitalQuan Tower252026The New CapitalDouble Two Tower 1232028The New CapitalDouble Two Tower 2232028The New Capital

Approved or proposed

This section lists skyscrapers in Egypt that are approved or proposed, and are planned to rise over tall. NameHeightFloorsEstimated CompletionCityStatus NotesOblisco Capitale2502030The New CapitalApproved Father and Son Skyscraper100+TBACairoProposedNut Administrative Tower80TBAThe New CapitalProposedJirian City Tower 1300+ m (984+ ft)8020296th of OctoberApprovedJirian City Tower 2300+ m (984+ ft)8020296th of OctoberApprovedJirian City Tower 3300+ m (984+ ft)8020296th of OctoberApprovedJirian City Tower 4300+ m (984+ ft)8020296th of OctoberApprovedJirian City Tower 5300+ m (984+ ft)8020296th of OctoberApprovedJirian City Tower 6300+ m (984+ ft)8020296th of OctoberApprovedNile Tower70TBACairoProposed Nut Residential Tower62TBAThe New CapitalProposedTaj Tower 2562030The New CapitalApprovedEco Tower Cairo70TBACairoProposedZayed Spark Crystal49TBA6th of OctoberProposed Seaspark Twin Tower 145TBANew AlameinProposedSeaspark Twin Tower 245TBANew AlameinProposedNorth Coast Tower 1432030New AlameinApprovedNorth Coast Tower 2432030New AlameinApprovedGrand Nile Tower Expansion12TBACairoProposedFouda Tower Renovation50TBACairoApproved

Destroyed or cancelled

This list ranks skyscrapers and structures in Egypt over tall that were destroyed or cancelled. NameHeightStructure TypeFloorsCityStatus NotesShaza Cairo NileSkyscraper50CairoCancelledWould have been the tallest building in Cairo if built.The St. Regis CairoSkyscraper41CairoCancelledDownsized to tall and 32 floors.Peace LighthouseMonument–AlexandriaCancelledLighthouse of Alexandria - Lighthouse–AlexandriaDestroyedTallest lighthouse in the world upon its completion in 280 BC. Destroyed by a series of earthquakes between 956 AD and 1303 AD.

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