Kamala at Conrad Cairo Hotel

Asian food in the heart of Cairo, with authentic eastern flavors in a cozy oriental restaurant.

Type of cuisine: Asian-influenced cuisine, giving you Pan-Asian perfection with authentic sweet and sour flavors.

Beverages: Full Asian bar that is open until the last call at 12.

Signature dishes: Kamala serves Asian cuisine from five countries: Thailand, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Japan, with stars being Chinese dim sum, Thai curries, Japanese sushi and Indonesian grilled meats.

Dishes sampled: The complimentary shrimp crackers accompanied with soya, sweet chili, and plum sauces gave the perfect beginning to an eventful night ahead. The ‘Soup of the Day’, Tom Yam Goong, a clear spicy sour soup with shrimp, lemongrass, galangal and tomato was perfect on a cold winter’s night. Our dim sum arrived in a steamy bamboo basket containing nine perfectly stuffed dumplings of shrimp, chicken, vegetable, and salmon, with thin dough that allowed us to enjoy the delicate flavor. Tumis sapi (stir fry) with tender cuts of beef and a black pepper sauce served with delicious steamed sticky rice wrapped in a lotus leaf in a large steaming basket. We loved the traditional chicken curry, a sweet and spicy affair with a subtle coconut milk base, Thai baby corn, and green eggplant that gave it that kick of spice that we loved. The galangal delivered a heavenly aroma that made this one of those dishes you find yourself thinking about long after your meal. For dessert, a scoop of coconut ice cream with roasted coconut flakes was a much-needed light fix.

Décor: Mahogany-colored wooden panels, and chairs with a hint of pink, accented by a pool filled with floating lotus flowers.

Ambiance: Oriental décor, intimate mood lighting and red crystal chandeliers create an atmosphere set to make you feel in the heart of exotic Asia.

Clientele mix: An ideal place to take a date.

Price range: Every Thursday and Friday you can have all the dim sum and soup your heart desires for EGP 99++.

Opening hours: 7pm – 12pm.
Address: Conrad Cairo Hotel, Corniche El Nil.
Tel: 02 2580 8430 / 02 2580 8431
Website: www.conradhotels3.hilton.com
Facebook page: Conrad Cairo Hotel
Instagram: Conrad Cairo

How to Get the Best Out of Winter Vegetables

Just a little while back it was still sunny and warm outside, and all of a sudden it’s freezing and we all want to stay home with our blankets and warm drinks. One good thing about winter is the abundance of fresh and crunchy green vegetables, which are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Some of the most common winter vegetables that are easy to prepare and taste nicer this season round include broccoli, kale and spinach.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a vegetable that is popularly loved. Apart from its enjoyable taste, it has a lot of benefits like lowering cholesterol levels; detoxing the body and lessening the impact of allergy related substances in our bodies. It’s also a great source to help combat vitamin D deficiency. When cooking it, remember first to separate the stems from the broccoli florets because the stems usually take longer to cook.  Make sure not to overcook it because the more soft and mushy it becomes, the more nutrients and flavor it loses. You can blanch, steam, sauté, or roast broccoli. When blanching it, bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil and add a pinch of salt. Then add the florets to the boiling water for a minute. Prepare an ice cold bowl of water next to the stove and remove the boiling broccoli, plunging it into the ice cold water. Repeat the same for the stems but keep them in the boiling water for 2 minutes. When steaming it, you can either use the microwave or the stovetop. When microwaving it, put in a dish with water and cook on high for 4 minutes then remove. When cooking it on the stovetop, fill a pot with 2-3 inches of water and place the florets and stems in a sieve on top, making sure it doesn’t touch the water. Let the water simmer over medium-high heat and let the broccoli cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.

Kale

Kale is a very healthy and newly explored leaf. It can help with lowering cholesterol level as well as lowering risks of getting cancer and it helps with detoxing the body. Believe us; you will want to include kale in all your food from here on. The great thing about kale too is that it gets sweeter as the weather gets colder. Avoid washing kale until just before use. One of the ways to cook kale is to blanch it, since blanching it reduces bitterness and softens the greens. Another tasty way is to cook up kale chips in the oven. Drizzle with olive oil and place in a pan in the oven and check until turning brown then turn on the other side. Once done, take them out and sprinkle salt all over.

Spinach

Spinach is a very nutritious and healthy vegetable. Bright and vibrant looking spinach leaves are not only more appealing to the eyes, but they are richer with nutrients and more nourishing than pale looking ones. They’re also a great source of Vitamin C. For a yummy and light side dish, try sautéing spinach. Add oil to a deep pan and heat it, add garlic and allow sitting until garlic turns golden. Cover the pan and leave to cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and turn the leaves to re-coat once again. Cover it once more and leave for a minute to cook. Once the leaves look wilted, uncover the pan and remove from the heat and drain the pan from any moisture. Add olive oil and salt according to taste.

DONATO’S

Authentic Italian cuisine in City View Compound – Cairo Alex Desert Road for everyday dining.

Location: City View Compound – Cairo Alex Desert Road

Type of cuisine: Italian to the core, all under the supervision of owner/ manager Franco Donato. His family roots go back to the south of Italy, so expect traditional dishes with the highest quality produce. The bread is baked on the premises, and the family produces its own mozzarella and ricotta cheese for guaranteed freshness. The chef and his team came from the iconic and much loved restaurant hosted by the Italian Consulate in downtown Cairo, which sadly had to close. But, well done, Donato’s!

Signature dishes: Hearty lasagna, and be warned, the portion is huge! Also superb thin-crusted pizzas, with the option of mixing and matching your toppings of preference.

Dishes sampled and ingredients: Who could go past the antipasto plate, a choice selection of delightful Italian favorites? Bruschetta with finely diced tomato, herbs and garlic, delicately drizzled with fine olive oil, crisply grilled focaccia topped with a sprinkle of aromatic oregano, along with funghi trifolati (finely sliced mushrooms, marinated in olive oil, garlic and lashings of parsley), small slices of cheese-laden pizza, and our personal favorite, to-die-for arancini, those pop-in-the-mouth deep-fried bread-crumbed morsels of rice with a melting center of mozzarella? It was stellar!  Being one of those cooler winter evenings we were in the mood for really robust food, so opted to follow up with heaping bowls of spaghetti alla bolognese, which came with imported Italian pasta cooked perfectly al dente. The flavor-packed sauce met our expectations, lean beef with precise seasoning and not too heavy on tomato. Actually, throughout the meal we noted the lightness of the food, although the flavors were typically Italian there was no excess oiliness, a pleasant change from many establishments. It was impossible to finish our plates, the servings were really substantial, and we had promised ourselves desserts. Ah, homemade crème caramel, rich and satisfying. Calorific? Who cares!

Other menu options that appealed: The menu is not too long, so everything from the lasagna vegetariana (a vegetarian’s delight, packed with spinach and mushroom) to the tagliata di manzo (sliced veal fillet on a bed of rocket and parmesan) has been marked for future dining. With the promise of homemade soups soon to be added, those will be a must-try as well, and tiramisu, of course. A point to note, many traditional favorites like cannelloni, ravioli, salmone al penne and gnocchi are available if pre-requested.

Décor & Ambiance: A chic update on your traditional trattoria. Blackboard menu against a rustic brick wall, complemented by black tables and stylishly simple chrome-legged chairs in neutral tones, with a choice of low or high seating. The space is cozy, with no more than six tables, but as take-away and delivery account for around 80% of their business it hasn’t presented a problem, as yet. However, as word gets around you may need to book in advance.

Clientele mix: Locals from the area, obviously regulars, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Quite a few Italians we noted, a good sign.

Beverages: Tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices.

Opening hours: Daily from 2 pm – 12 am.

Tel: 010 2888 8826

Instagram: Donato.s

Motivational Playlist

Bad girls

M.I.A

 

Bang My Head Sia & Fetty Wap – David Guetta

 

Cannonball

Skylar Grey ft. X Ambassadors

 

Do or Die

Thirty Seconds to Mars

 

Don’t stop believin’ Journey

 

Feedback Janet Jackson

 

Fix you Coldplay

 

Flawless (Remix) Beyoncé ft. Nicki Minaj

 

Gonna fly now

Bill Conti

 

Harder than you think Public Enemy

 

Holiday Greenday

 

It’s my life

Bon Jovi

 

Kings and Queens

Thirty Seconds to Mars

 

Mama said Knock you out LL Cool J

 

 

Not afraid Eminem

 

One million bullets

Sia

 

One more time/Aerodynamic Daft Punk

 

 

Power

Kanye West

 

Run the world Beyoncé

 

Started from the bottom Drake

 

The show must go on

Queen

 

Till I collapse Eminem ft. Nate dogg

 

Time to pretend MGMT

 

Whole lotta love

Mary J. Blige

January MOVIES

The Revenant

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Drama  | Western  | 8 January 2016

Stars: Tom Hardy, Leonardo DiCaprio

Ride Along 2

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Action  |  Comedy  |  15 January 2016

Stars: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart

The 5th Wave

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Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson

Risen

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Drama  | 19 February 2016

Stars: Tom Felton, Joseph Fiennes

Dirty Grandpa

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Comedy  |  22 January 2016

Stars: Robert De Niro, Zac Efron

The Boy

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Horror  |  22 January 2016

Stars: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans

The Finest Hours

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Drama  |  Thriller  |  29 January 2016

Stars: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Eric Bana

Kung Fu Panda 3

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Animation  |  29 January 2016

Stars: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman

January Reads to Keep You Warm and Toasty

In the Language of Miracles

By Rajia Hassib

Samir and Nagla Al-Menshawy appear to have attained the American dream. After immigrating to the United States from Egypt, Samir successfully works his way through a residency and launches his own medical practice as Nagla tends to their firstborn, Hosaam, in the cramped quarters of a small apartment. Soon the growing family moves into a big house in the manicured New Jersey suburb of Summerset, where their three children eventually attend school with Natalie Bradstreet, the daughter of their neighbors and best friends. More than a decade later, the family’s seemingly stable life is suddenly upended when a devastating turn of events leaves Hosaam and Natalie dead and turns the Al-Menshawys into outcasts in their own town.

Power of Noticing

By Max H. Bazerman

A “must-read” from Harvard Business School Professor and Co-Director of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership: A guide to making better decisions, noticing important information in the world around you, and improving leadership skills. Imagine your advantage in negotiations, decision-making, and leadership if you could teach yourself to see and evaluate information that others overlook. The Power of Noticing provides the blueprint for accomplishing precisely that.

Mortal Designs

By Reem Bassiouney

Captain Murad is busy planning for the Afterlife. He dreams of a grand, sunlit mausoleum on the banks of the Nile. To realize his Pharaonic folly, the retired captain kindles an unlikely romance between Hazem, a feckless architect longing for immortality, and Asma, an impoverished single mother who strives for a better life for her children. As Murad’s tomb rises on the riverbank, so Hazem and Asma fall in love. A contemporary Egyptian romance of rare grace and wit, played out by characters trapped in their attitudes toward class and gender.

Sweet Middle East

By Anissa Helou

The seductive flavors of the Middle East have won over food lovers around the world, but the sweets of the region have remained largely unknown to Western palates-until now. Sweet Middle East, by doyenne of Middle Eastern cooking Anissa Helou, presents 70 classic desserts fragrant with spices, honey, dates, and nuts, and steeped in tradition. One bite of Anissa’s authentic cookies, cakes, custards, puddings, and more reveals why these enchanting desserts deserve to be shared beyond their native lands.

Beasts of No Nation Movie Tie-in

By Uzodinma Iweala

This movie tie-in edition of the acclaimed debut novel by Uzodinma Iweala tells the unforgettable story of the life of a child soldier in a war-torn African country.

In this stunning debut novel, Agu, a young boy in an unnamed West African nation, is recruited into a unit of guerrilla fighters as civil war engulfs his country. Haunted by his father’s own death at the hands of militants, Agu is vulnerable to the dangerous yet paternal nature of his new commander. While the war rages on, Agu becomes increasingly divorced from the life he had known before the conflict started—a life of school friends, church services, and time with his family still intact.

The Egyptian Origins of Electronic Music

Darb 1718’s Something Else

 

When one thinks of electronic music, the first associations are mega clubs in cities like Berlin, Amsterdam and London, filled to the brim with sweaty, dancing bodies. However, Cairo was having an electronic moment of its own last month at Darb 1718’s talk on Electronic Music in the Middle East and North Africa, part of the center’s OFF Biennale initiative, Something Else.

Set in the space’s own backyard on a chilly December evening, music curator and programmer, Neil Van Der Linden, took us through a timeline of the genre in the region. Van Der Linden explained that one of the pioneers in Egyptian electronic music, Halim El-Dabh, composed one of the earliest known electronic tape recordings, “With very simple means at those times, such as wire recorders. He created a distorted sound which mixes so well with the sounds coming from the street.”

The hybrid underwater/ambient street noise may sound current but was, in fact, produced as far back as 1944. Van Der Linden continued to surprise by adding that “Egyptian cinema gave a lot of opportunity for experimental musicians – even with commercial, mainstream movies with Fareed Al Atrash, Sabah and Abdel Halim Hafiz, the composers were so innovative – it’s astonishing.”

Perhaps one of the most notable examples of this was in the 1969 film The Night of Counting Years (also known as Al-Mummia), directed by Shadi Abdel Salam and produced by renowned Italian filmmaker, Roberto Rossellini. Van Der Linden explained that the Egyptian director sought the Italian composer, Mario Nascimbene, whose eerie style intensified the film’s dark, pensive feel.

The conversation inevitably led to a discussion on the rise of Mahraganat and Electro Chaabi, the recent electronic street music movement pervasive in modern day Cairo.

Artfully produced videos only serve to add to their ever-growing appeal – the strobe lighting, composite imaging and minimalist space of Hussein Sherbini’s Etnein Arba’a, for example, emphasize the track’s smooth raps and deep bass. In fact, what makes these artists more significant on the current Egyptian music scene is their videos’ experimental visuals – establishing their work as more than just music, but a multi-disciplinary art.

With an unquenchable thirst for new platforms to dominate, the Egyptian art scene continues to flourish. Music, sculpture and photography are just some of the disciplines covered at Darb 1718’s Something Else showcase.

Art Scene

for January 2016

Mashrabia Gallery

Exhibition: Slowly

Artist: Amre Heiba

When: Until January 7, 2016

Address: 8, Champollion St.Downtown

 

Details : Slowly moves from William Empson’s poem Missing Dates, a frequent source of inspiration for the artist. Instead of being a mere illustration of the poem itself, the show rather wants to express the feelings aroused by the text. In line with his previous production, Heiba portrays a dystopian world where colors, figures and spaces work together to recreate the sense if discomfort and violence of a world changing for the worst.

Exhibition: It Takes a Fool to Remain Sane

Artist: Shayma Kamel

When: Until January 20, 2016

Address: Embassy of Switzerland, 24, Gamal El-Din Abou El-Mahassen, Garden City

 

Details : Resulting from the interchange between Mashrabia and the Swiss Office for International Cooperation, the show celebrates not only the 25-years long pioneering mission of Mashrabia Gallery, but also the support and promotion of young local talents by the Embassy of Switzerland.

 

Gypsum Gallery

Exhibition: A Season in Hell 

Artist:  Amr Kafrawy

When: Until January 20, 2016

Address: 5 Ibrahim Naguib St., Ground Floor, Apt. 2, Garden City

 

Details : The exhibition assembles a collection of old and recent work made out of canvas, celluloid, wood, paper, linen and plastic. Some artists have taken their queues from the explosion of mass media and online images to explore the gulf between what we see and what we comprehend.

 

Real Estate 2016

Real Estate 2016

West Park

WEST PARK

Location:

West Park enjoys a prime location in 6th of October City’s second touristic region, nearby to the largest shopping

center in the area, and is part of Al-Worood Compound.

Project Type:

Spread over an area of approximately 17,500m2 the built-up area is 13,450m2, with a main building footprint of

12,750m2. Two rear buildings each have footprints of 2,100m2. There are two basement floors of 17,500m2 each, a

ground and first floor, with roof parking on the second floor. The project GLA is 24,000m2.

The first phase of the project is now being launched, with the sale of office and clinic space. Units start from 80m2,

and come fully finished.

Special Features of West Park:

The Piazza:

Combining the essence of business with style and ambiance, in a one-of-a-kind architectural design, West Park

Piazza provides a world of distinction for dining and shopping. Dedicated to growth and success, West Park provides

its tenants with an uncompromisingly secure social and business environment.

West Park consists of an integrated business complex providing a variety of office spaces, with more than 50 indoor

and outdoor seating areas. It offers most advanced amenities, such as panoramic elevators and an optical fiber

system for the luxury shopping areas that contain up-to-the-minute sophisticated brands.

The Offices:

The unique ultra-modern facilities are equipped with all the modern business facilities to meet all your business needs:

• Basement and podium car park

• 24 hour security system

• Optical fiber system

• Fire alarm system

• Backup power system

• Central air conditioning

• Customer service system

Clinics:

West Park clinics deliver the ultimate in convenience, set in high-quality finishing.

The medical towers provide a number of carefully selected medical specialties, a pharmacy, a radiology center and a

laboratory. The medical center is managed by a company specialized in the medical field that uses central reservation

and information systems to provide highly reliable services for the patients.

Entertainment:

An outstanding open-air entertainment venue has been created on a space of 1500m2, providing the

perfect backdrop for an unforgettable entertainment and leisure experience. The venue will be a one-of-a-kind model

designed especially to serve both kids and adults, modelled on the latest technology.

The venue will host live international performances with exceptional shows that will perform directly for the first time in

Egypt at West Park. The unique entertainment will be handled by an expert management team, with a schedule of

ongoing events during the year.

Changes in pricing as of 2016:

Special prices are being offered during the launch phase, pricing will change as of the next phase.

Upcoming projects:

The owning company, EGYDEV, has urban and coastal resort projects in Cairo and Alexandria under way. The

Egyptian Arab Company has been a leading real estate developer in Egypt since 1994. Specialized in luxury real

estate projects, they have been offering unique comprehensive products to meet their elite clients’ highest

expectations. EGYDEV professionals are united by the spirit of enterprise, always seeking to provide the best results

and high level of efficiency to exceed all expectations. They take pride in the excellence they have achieved

throughout the past years, and every day gain more experience as they move forward to perfection in their upscale

designs and luxury developments.

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SOLEYA BY INERTIA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Type-M-Twin-Houses-Back-View

Location:

Inertia’s latest development Soleya is located on the Cairo Alexandria Desert Road next to Qobet El Hasana

protectorate. Soleya’s distinctive location provides access to multiple roads including the Ring Road and Mehwar. The

unique development is strategically positioned 134 meters above sea level, providing homeowners with spectacular

views.

Unit types:

Soleya offers various unit types and sizes, from two and three bedroom apartments to twin houses, townhouses and

stand alone villas. Unit sizes range from 159m2 up to 420m2. Soleya’s wide-ranged product mix suits different needs

and assorted tastes.

Special compound features:

Soleya’s services and amenities are one of the many reasons why it is an extraordinary place to live. From the initial

stages of the development, ways were integrated to guarantee that homeowners have the maximum comfort to help

recharge and live a hassle-free life. In addition to the dazzling views in Soleya, homeowners will have access to

underground parking, storage rooms, 24 hour surveillance and security, elevators, generators to support public areas,

audio-video intercom and bathroom heaters. Moreover, featured signature services include a concierge service, a

butler service, a nanny service, and shopping services. The clubhouse in Soleya also has services to enable

homeowners and their guests to enjoy themselves at all times. These include a gym, children’s areas, TV screens,

swimming pool and sundeck area, barbecue areas with wireless outdoor speakers, and a cinema room that is

equipped with the latest movies and even a popcorn machine.

Soleya consists of a total of 165 residential units and is considered a boutique compound, this is an advantage in

helping create a close-knit and distinctive community within the same social circle and individuals who have similar

interests. This also makes Soleya a traffic-free and child friendly environment.

Finishing specifications:

Soleya offers two finishing packages to choose from, Karpathos and Paris. Both finishing packages are superb and

have been put together carefully to meet different tastes. Soleya’s designers have been inspired by Paris and its

elegant, fashionable, romantic feel and Karpathos island’s unmatched blend of modern and ancient cultures. The

packages include high-end and durable materials that provide homeowners with a hassle-free move-in. To grant

clients the maximum convenience, the total price of their chosen finishing packages are to be included with their

regular installments.

Payment plans and facilities:

Soleya offers an extended 6 year installment plan.

Upcoming projects:

Soleya has several upcoming developments in the pipeline, but always likes to leave the market intrigued. To be

the first to know about Inertia and its projects, please refer to our address book.

 

Villette

SODIC

SODIC West

SODIC West is Sheikh Zayed’s largest mixed-use development, offering the

incentives of downtown living away from the hustle and bustle of urban city

life. Twice the size of Zamalek, SODIC West embraces an exciting set of

upscale residential, commercial and retail developments which are

meticulously master-planned across varying projects such as – Westown,

Beverly Hills, Allegria, The Strip, Designopolis and Casa. Stretching over 1.4

million square meters, Westown spans the Western part of SODIC West. With

a strategic location, a diverse product offering and an urban vibe, Westown is

set to be the neighborhood of choice. Westown features a range of

interconnected mixed-use developments such as Forty West, Westown

Residences, The Courtyards, The Polygon and Westown Hub all interwoven

with ample green spaces and vibrant shopping and dining zones.                             The-Polygon

Eastown

To the east of Cairo lies Eastown, the vibrant town-center of New Cairo and

Kattameya. Eastown has been meticulously planned as a mixed-use city

center that provides the best elements of city living without the downsides of

urban congestion. Eastown will provide premium residential, retail and office

space while offering the best in shopping and entertainment outlets all set in a

secure, gated community. Eastown is comprised of 860,000 m2 of land and is

strategically located on Road 90, adjacent to The American University in

Cairo.

Villette

SODIC’s newest development, Villette, offers a signature collection of

residential, commercial and lifestyle products in the ever-growing metropolis

of New Cairo. The conceptualization of Villette was a creative and intellectual

journey for SODIC. The contribution of internationally renowned master

planners with in-house experts produced a thoughtful, high quality master-

plan that catered to the local market while offering the novelty and modern

lifestyle SODIC has come to be known for. Villette offers standalone villas,

townhouses and twin-houses and all the prototypes promise to be some of the

best and most relevant homes in Egypt today.

Allegria

Caesar

Located at km 82 on the Alexandria-Matrouh Road, Caesar captures the

original essence of the North Coast – the nostalgic meaning of a summer

holiday, enjoying life’s simplest pleasures. Caesar will take residents back in

time, to the days of Agamy and Montazah, bringing back the simplicity and

authenticity of the good old days.

With delivery planned starting 2018 and promising a community of homes

built on terraced levels with unobstructed sea views and a beachfront of over

1km, Caesar will offer one of the most exclusive residential communities on

the North Coast.

 

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PYRAMIDS HILLS

Location: Real Estate is location, location, location! This is Pyramid Hills’ primary advantage.

Pyramid Hills is a minute away from the Cairo-Alex Desert road and onto the 26th of July corridor or directly to the ring

road, 4 Km from Midan El Remaya. The compound provides a peaceful, tranquil lifestyle a blink away from the city

center and all its vivacity.

Unit types: We are currently offering fully finished apartments, duplexes, penthouses and semi-finished town houses

with areas ranging from 100 – 377 m2.

Special Compound features:

Pyramid Hills has a great homogenous community, living in complete serenity with various sport facilities, and a

superior infrastructure. There is a focus on landscaping, with special attention to water features, and open spaces

featuring several interesting design concepts. Within the existing central garden with water fountains, jogging track,

there will soon be Pier 88 Restaurant/Bar along with a new clubhouse featuring a spa, a state of the art gym, lounge

area and an outdoor pool. Services also include round-the-clock security of the fully gated vicinity; security cameras

around the perimeter and security teams safely guard the four gates of the compound 24/7.

Finishing specifications: Finished units come with marble in the reception and dining areas, the basic finishing

package has HDF floors in the bedrooms, local ceramic in the bathrooms and kitchen and units are fully air-

conditioned.

Payment plans and facilities:

Pyramid Hills has several payment schemes, offering cash discounts, and standard packages with installment plans

over 4 years and 5 years.

Date of delivery: Pyramid Hills delivers apartments fully finished in 4 years, and semi-finished town houses in 3

years.

Changes in pricing as of 2016:

Prices will increase in 2016 in line with market values.

Occupancy rate of compound:

Phase I featured relatively big semi-finished houses and was delivered completely in 2010. Today 50% of Pyramid

Hills clients have finished their homes and the current occupancy rate is almost 40%. Phase II is under construction

and it is expected that the finished condos and apartments will attract residents to move in quickly.

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PALM HILLS DEVELOPMENTS RECORD STRONG PRE-SALES

OF EGP589 MILLION IN CAPITAL GARDENS PROJECT, 95%

SELLOUT OF OFFERED UNITS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF

LAUNCH

Palm Hills Developments announced a record uptake for offered apartments in Capital Gardens co-

development project, in cooperation with Madinet Nasr Housing & Development (“MNHD”). Building on the

successful launch and strong demand for the first tranche of offered 280 apartments, Palm Hills launched pre-sales of

the second tranche comprising 154 apartments, a total of 434 launched apartments, within the first phase of 756

apartments. During the first week of launch, a total of 411 apartments were pre-sold at a total contracts value of

EGP589 million.

Capital Gardens is a planned integrated residential community in East Cairo spreading over 433,643m2

(approximately 103 feddan) in MNHD’s 5.5 million m2 project, Sarai. The project is located in New Cairo, in proximity

to the planned new administrative capital city announced by the Egyptian government. The project will be developed

over four phases with unit deliveries of the first phase scheduled to be completed before end of 2019.

Tarek Abdelrahman, Palm Hills’ Co-CEO commented: “I am very pleased with the progress made so far with this

project, which reiterate the soundness and robustness of the Egyptian real-estate market, and signals the sustainable

and growing demand for Palm Hills Developments product offerings, enhancing our value proposition by capitalizing

on the newest inventory addition in East Cairo, and building long term value for shareholders through an accelerated

sales pace and a faster collection process”.

 

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NEWGIZA

Location:

NEWGIZA is situated prominently on Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, just 7km before the toll

station, with eight entrances that are easily accessed from the Mehwar, Ring Road, Wahat

Road, and Cairo-Alex Desert Road. NEWGIZA also enjoys close proximity to the planned

metro station and Egypt’s new Grand Museum.

Unit types:

A selection of diverse units is available, fitting every family’s needs, ranging from studios to

executive flats, villas, and urban townhouses.

Amongst the latest launches, Ivoryhill is set atop one of the highest hills in NEWGIZA, it offers

a range of Townhomes and different types of villas – Park villas, Platform villas, and Fairway

villas.

Jasperhill embodies the same ivory color palette and modern architectural theme of Ivoryhill.

The types of unit include new apartment sizes for duplexes, apartments (2 and 3

bedroom) and newly introduced studio apartments.

Special Compound features:

NEWGIZA as a whole is a fully integrated community situated within a wider area

master plan, that comprises residential, neighborhoods, golf course, education, sports, and

healthcare facilities spanning over 1,500 acres (6.3 million sqm).

Elevated 120-180 meters above sea level constituting of 87% open space, the ubiquity of

greenery is intoxicating to the senses.

With 10 neighborhoods planned, a large selection of diverse units is available ranging from

Studios to Executive Flats, Duplexes, Villas, Urban Townhouses and Mansions. All

neighborhoods will be interconnected with pedestrian friendly streets and a network of high

quality trolley buses that will link all neighborhoods to the mixed-use area. Accordingly this

will ensure that each neighborhood is its own entity, which will provides safety and guarantee

residents and users to comfortably walk, play, and run without apprehension. Individuality

across all neighborhoods will be through the implementation of unique community centers

and different theme parks and water features for each area, which is all, walking distance

apart. Ramps will be set up for the handicapped to enjoy the ease of transportation and

ensure their well being. Regarding the visitors a parallel parking scheme will be established

for parking and departure at any time.

More than a variety of residential areas and units, NEWGIZA stands out by being a fully

integrated community, a real city within the city.

NEWGIZASport Club spans over 24 acres of land and is expected to be operational by the

end of 2016. The sports club is planned to feature a professional soccer field, running track,

indoor and outdoor Olympic size swimming pools, and basketball, tennis and volleyball

courts, and a clubhouse with a restaurant.

Construction for the NEWGIZA University is undergoing and Phase 1 will be complete by

2016, which will include Medical School, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Business & Economics.

The Alsson British and American school oncefully operational, the 10-acre campus will

feature numerous world-class facilities such as an educational library, a medical clinic,

science laboratories, ICT facilities, theaters, and soccer fields. The design and progression

has been completedin mid-2015.

Meditownwill span across 71 acres and is planned with the expertise of leading health care

institutions. Set to be a premier health care enterprise with state-of-the art technology and

infrastructure design, it’s positioned to be the largest project of its kind in Egypt.

Occupying the heart of NEWGIZA is a 200-acre, 18-hole designer golf course designed by

world-renowned golf course designers Thomson Perrett & Lobb (TPL). The golf course is

currently under construction and is to be ready in early 2016.

NEWGIZA TOWN is a mixed-use center, which will have a wide array of activities to

offerranging from globally recognized music and theatre venues, galleries, museums,

exclusive retail stores, branded and exotic eateries, world-class office spaces and exclusive

residences.

Finishing Specifications:

NEWGIZA offers a number of semi-furnished packages for its executive flats.

In the future NEWGIZA will be introducing a new “All Service” concept to provide all its

residents with the ultimate comfort.

Payment plans and facilities:

From 3 years to 6 years.

Date of delivery:

Carnell Park apartment buildings are completed and residents have begun moving in.

Limited units are available for immediate purchase. NEWGIZA is currently in the construction

phase for District One and Ivoryhill.

Changes in pricing as of 2016:

Prices are expected to continue to increase.

 

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GREEN 5

BY MABANY

Location:

Located in the heart of 6th of October, Green 5 is in a prime location, with major retail and

commercial districts, such as the Mall of Arabia, Tivoli Dome and Porto October, only a short

drive away. The rest of greater Cairo is also at your doorstep, as Green 5 is situated right

next to the Mehwar, making Green 5 a highly accessible home.

Unit types:

191 – 295 m2, Including Apartments, Garden Houses and Penthouses.

Special Compound features:

The architectural design and landscaping of Green 5 is tailored towards your comfort,

with a sophisticated design of three-storey buildings that has your peace of mind at heart.

Lush greenery and perfectly paved roads compose 75% of Green 5’s total area, guaranteeing

the privacy, serenity and security you deserve. The compound has a service area, including

commercial venues, a mosque and professional facility management. Although Green 5 is in

a prime location pricing is attractively reasonable.

Finishing specifications:

Units are delivered semi-finished.

Payment plans and facilities:

Seven-year installments without interest – 30% down payment.

Six-year installments without interest – 20% down payment.

Five-year installments without interest – 10% down payment.

Date of delivery: June 2019.

Changes in pricing as of 2016:

The prices are expected to change according to the availability of units, and according to real

estate market trends as one of the most secure investment sectors.

Plans for future expansion:

There are still plans to invest in other residential developments to continue the Green

residential series alongside our developments in other sectors. Mabany Edris is planning to

expand its investments not only in the residential sector but also in the Industrial, Commercial

and Medical ones.

 

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EL PATIO 5 EAST – EL SHOROUK CITY

BY LA VISTA DEVELOPMENTS

Location:

Situated in El Shorouk City, the compound is spread over 162,000 m2.

Unit types:

Stand-alone villas, Twin villas, Quarter villas and Town houses.

Special Compound features:

Lush landscaping, an outdoor mall, swimming pools and extreme privacy, all giving residents the peace of mind that comes

with a high quality lifestyle.

Finishing specifications:

Exterior: Finished, including windows.

Interior: Semi-finished.

Payment plans and facilities:

Installments over 4 and a half years: 25% deposit and 75% to be paid on a quarterly basis until July 2020.

Maintenance Fees are 8% additional to the unit price.

Delivery:

July 2019

Changes in pricing as of 2016:

Not substantial, but as real estate market prices increase, prices will increase.

Plans for future expansion:

More EL PATIO compounds in New Cairo, El Shorouk City, 6th of October and Sheikh Zayed.

 

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B2B – GRANDA

EgyGab Developments announces the launch of its new residential Compound GRANDA, a

modern and trendy compound in El Shorouk City

Location:

Strategically located in the fifth area of El Shorouk City, Granda’s integrated compound is a

private hub spreading across 18 acres of lush land to offer a diverse array of lifestyle options

to suit every need. Its central location to both capitals: Cairo and New Capital, along with an

array of essential facilities and state-of-the-art amenities make it an ideal destination for the

whole family. Carefully designed utilizing the latest innovative technology solutions, Granda

Compound offers a smart blend of privacy and comfort.

A World Of Options To Suit Your Every Need

Granda’s integrated compound is built on four varying levels to guarantee that each unit

enjoys stunning views of its manicured landscapes. Designed with your privacy in

mind, the project boasts elegant contemporary buildings with around 400 semi-furnished

apartments that vary in size and style; all powered with the latest technology solutions. The

compound is well planned, with underground parking spaces and solar generation of

electricity during black outs, with 75% of its land as landscaping.

Granda offers the perfect solution for new couples and young families wishing to combine a

comfortable lifestyle with integrated community living through private homes that are a true

testament to elegance and safety, but most importantly, it’s affordable.

Granda’s Apartments: Where Elegance Meets Comfort

Granda compound offers a variety of well-lit contemporary living apartments laid out to give a

sense of space and comfort. With modern fixtures and hi-end semi-finishes, each apartment

at Granda not only guarantees a sense of privacy, but also the luxury to choose from a variety

of stunning views. Granda’s apartments come in a variety of stylishly appointed floor plans

and spacious terraces that bring the advantages of community living to your doorstep.

Granda’s Duplexes: Where Space Meets Ultimate Privacy

Granda’s spacious duplexes are smartly designed to perfectly blend ultimate privacy with

maximum space, giving residents the freedom to truly enjoy “the good life”. Each duplex’s

facade boasts large windows to allow sufficient sunlight into its upper floors and is set amidst

sheer greenery overlooking tranquil lake views. Ideal for families with kids, Granda’s duplexes

boast a private garden and pool, in addition to a state-of-the-art Jacuzzi.

Granda’s Penthouses: Opulence Re-defined

Standing on Granda’s penthouse outdoor lounge will allow you to take in the unique

panoramic views of landscaped greenery surrounding a private pool; a testament of how

opulent living should be. Granda’s penthouses provide families with a peaceful sanctuary

from the bustle of the city, allowing them to host private pool parties and memorable

barbecues all year round.

Embrace the change: Facilities and Entertainment

At Granda, we understand that residents are constantly yearning for a better quality of life, away

from Cairo’s congestion and noise. And so, we’ve created an ideal integrated community set

amidst a clean, safe and landscaped environment, ensuring that vital facilities, premium services

and all conveniences of modern life lie within very close reach.

Stemming from EgyGab’s strong belief “investing in people’s lives”, Granda consequently

focuses on investing in its community’s needs by creating a solid foundation through which

future generations have access to quality education, sports, health services and social clubs

to ensure integration. Our aim is to create a self-sufficient community where people not only

share the same space, but rather the same aspirations of leading a happy and healthy

lifestyle.

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DISTRICT 28

Location:

District 28 is located at Km 28 of Cairo/Alexandria Desert Road, right in front of Smart Village and Dandy Mega Mall.

Positioned in the second line (900m) from Cairo/Alexandria Desert Road, District 28 enjoys a premium location that is

only 2 Km from the Mehwar Bridge, then only 10-15 minutes away from Mohandessin and Zamalek. It is only 1 Km

from Rabwa Road, and less than 3 Km to Hyper One Market. District 28 is located in the most rapidly developing

neighborhood in the Sheikh Zayed and Sahrawy area.

Unit types:

15 units in Phase 2 available

Land space: 345m2

Garden: 235m2

Foot Print: 110m2

Built up area: starting from 332m2 without extra basement. Reaching up to 432m2.

Special Compound features:

District 28 offers an innovative community, high-level security, strategic location, state-of-the-art club house

facility and gym, and commercial areas, all created in a stunning contemporary design.

Finishing specifications:

Units are provided with Core and Shell interior finishing and full exterior finishing. Extra full- finishing will be offered in

a later phase.

Payment plans and facilities:

10% upon reservation.

15% upon contract.

75% over 4 years in 16 quarterly installments.

Changes in pricing as of 2016:

10%-15% price increase for Phase 2.

 

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B2B REAL ESTATE

Our Edge:

One of the advantages that B2B holds is the wide variety of residential and commercial projects in its portfolio, in

addition to huge coverage of all districts. Unlike developers, B2B acts as a consultant, by providing customers with a

fair comparison between districts and compounds we ensure customer satisfaction. We offer our clients the

opportunity to compare and choose their dream home, holiday home or even work space, with zero commission. B2B

for Investment and Real Estate Marketing has a dedicated team with more than 10 years of experience in the real

estate market.

Our Service:

Due to our large inventory, as an authorized sales consultant for developers, one could say that we are well positioned

to provide our customers exactly what they need. Suitable units are presented to fit the client’s request. We believe

that the most attractive feature of our services is the fact that it is ‘zero’ commission. We consult our clients and help

them choose their property without receiving any fees in return. Currently, we are working on expanding our inventory

in a way that would reflect the demand and supply of the market. As consultants, it is our job to ensure that our client

always finds what he or she is looking for.

Availability of Units:

Different compounds have different delivery dates, from immediate delivery to availability within 2 – 3 years. We

handle units with various levels of finishing, from core and shell to fully-finished duplexes. It all depends on the client’s

needs and developers or sellers delivery status.

A Sound Investment:

The best place to put your money is in a property. The real estate industry has always been a low risk investment. As

consultants, we offer our clients the best approach to investing in real estate. We also give our clients different

investment opportunities with a forecast of the probable investment return. Payment plans depend on the individual

developer. B2B gets the best payment methods from developers and special rates if possible, with 0% commission

from buyers. B2B provides world-class services catering to clients’ individual needs; be it in brokerage and transaction

management, commercial and residential project sales, investment consultancy, project management consultancy or

market research and property appraisals. B2B’s outsourced services aim to reduce corporate clients’ overhead costs

while increasing their return on investment.

Our Exclusive Projects:

The most important, new higher level of Medical towers in Egypt:

• Medical Park Premier

• Medi Care

• Health Care City

• Rofayda

The first community mall in New Cairo, in front of AUC, With the biggest international brands and stores; Point 90 Mall

Luxurious, Trendy Residential Compound with a prime location in New Cairo, Up Hill Residence.

 

 

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ATRIO BY IWAN

Location:

ATRIO lies on the main axis of Sheikh Zayed City that connects 26 July corridor to the heart of the city. Your home is

minutes away from the new toll station and the Smart Village. Al-Ahly Club is just down the road and ATRIO is

surrounded by main shopping hubs.

Unit types:

ATRIO units are classified into a diverse range of fully finished small villas and medium-sized villas, town houses and

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Special Compound features:

You can go to popular hang-out spots, restaurants and movie theatres by scooter or bike. ATRIO has 120 units so it

retains an air of exclusivity and complies perfectly with our concept of “Developing feel – good

neighborhoods” and creating a ‘home’. At ATRIO you are in the center of all the action.

We have 5 major residential and commercial projects in Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October, every residential project

has its own signature facilities with spas, pools, a club house, football field, jogging tracks and bicycle lanes.

Finishing specifications:

ATRIO will be delivered as a fully-finished compound; the compound will be delivered ready to move in, with a vast

variety of choices in finishing specs from floors, walls, colors and materials.

Payment plans and facilities:

Payment plans are very flexible, from 5 years, with different down payments and flexible installments.

Date of delivery: 2019

Changes in pricing as of 2016:

Housing price gains slowed dramatically in 2014 and were expected to continue on that trajectory in 2015, so we

predicted a slow start in 2015, but it increased with the rising economy and stability, even with the rise and fall of the

dollar. Real estate is the safest investment and the probability of the value of the product increasing is much higher

than it falling.

Plans for future expansion:

Last year IWAN had two major projects, this year we acquired more than four other development sites and launched

two of them. This year we started 3 major projects in Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October City, and we have just

launched our newest project, ALMA.

You will be seeing IWAN expanding aggressively this year with homes, office spaces and commercial investment

opportunities throughout Sheikh Zayed, 6th October, and across the country. All opening up and ready for eager

buyers.