Sheikh Zayed City

Sheikh Zayed City

مدينة الشيخ زايد
Sheikh Zayed City مدينة الشيخ زايد
City
	City suburbs Nile University NUCA Juhayna Food Industries British International School
	Sheikh Zayed City Location in Egypt
	Coordinates: 30°03′N 31°0′E / 30.050°N 31.000°E
Country	Egypt
Governorate	Giza
Metropolitan area	Greater Cairo
Established	1994
Government
• Chairman Of City Development Authority	Moustafa Fahmey
Area
• Total	19 sq mi (49 km2)
Population (January 2019)
• Total	90,000 Residents with Sheikh Zayed IDs 375,000 Total Residents living in Sheikh Zayed (estimated based on electric meter installation figures)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Sheikh Zayed City (Egyptian Arabic: مدينة الشيخ زايد) 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.^[2] The city is bordered by the Cairo–Alexandria desert road, the extension of the 26th of July Corridor, and 6th of October city. The current population of Sheikh Zayed City is around 150,000.^[3]^[4]

The city sits at an elevation of approximately 220 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 9,500 acres.^[5] It is planned to reach a population of 500,000 upon completion of the city's development.^[6]^[7]

History

20th anniversary

In 2014, during the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the city, the Minister of Housing at the time, Mostafa Madbouly, said 'the Urban Communities Authority's budget had been expanded for the 2014/2015 fiscal year so that all plans may be implemented and completed'. A technology center opened that day in Sheikh Zayed City but residents complained about the lack of other facilities.^[1]^{[better source needed]}

Geography

Sheikh Zayed City is situated about 20 km (12 mi) 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. ^{[citation needed]}

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.

Climate data for Sheikh Zayed City
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	18.7 (65.7)	20.4 (68.7)	23.4 (74.1)	27.7 (81.9)	31.7 (89.1)	34.2 (93.6)	34.4 (93.9)	34.2 (93.6)	32 (90)	29.8 (85.6)	25 (77)	20.4 (68.7)	27.7 (81.8)
Daily mean °C (°F)	12.3 (54.1)	13.5 (56.3)	16.3 (61.3)	19.7 (67.5)	23.5 (74.3)	26.3 (79.3)	27.2 (81.0)	27.1 (80.8)	25 (77)	22.8 (73.0)	18.7 (65.7)	14.2 (57.6)	20.5 (69.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	6 (43)	6.6 (43.9)	9.2 (48.6)	11.7 (53.1)	15.4 (59.7)	18.4 (65.1)	20.1 (68.2)	20 (68)	18.1 (64.6)	15.9 (60.6)	12.4 (54.3)	8 (46)	13.5 (56.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	4 (0.2)	5 (0.2)	3 (0.1)	2 (0.1)	1 (0.0)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0 (0)	1 (0.0)	3 (0.1)	5 (0.2)	24 (0.9)
Source: Climate-Data.org^[8]

Education

Schools

The American International School in Egypt West Campus is located in Sheikh Zayed City.^[9]
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^[10]
Greenland international school
American international school
The British School, CAIRO (BISC)^[11]
Core West College
Norwich International school
Marvel 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

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

References

^ ^a ^b Al-Shuwekhi, Abdel Razek (November 15, 2014). "EGP 4bn real estate investments in Sheikh Zayed: City chairman". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
^ "Sheikh Zayed City – Mwasalat Misr". Retrieved 2025-12-24.
^ Global, Imtilak (2024-03-11). "Discover Sheikh Zayed City in Egypt". Imtilak Global. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
^ "مدينة الشيخ زايد – Zayed City" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-12-24.
^ "Sheikh Zayed City – City Edge Developments". Retrieved 2025-12-24.
^ "Housing begins delivery of 336 units project "House Egypt" Sheikh Zayed 9 October next". manchikoni.com. Retrieved 2019-01-22.
^ "New cities in the sand: Inside Egypt's dream to conquer the desert". TheGuardian.com. 10 July 2019.
^ "Climate: Al-Sheikh Zayed - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
^ "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"
^ "25 Best Schools in Sheikh Zayed City - Top Ratings (2022 Fees)".
^ "BISC website".

External links

[Complaints-1] Al-Shuwekhi, Abdel Razek (November 15, 2014). "EGP 4bn real estate investments in Sheikh Zayed: City chairman". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 30 October 2016.

[2] "Sheikh Zayed City – Mwasalat Misr". Retrieved 2025-12-24.

[3] Global, Imtilak (2024-03-11). "Discover Sheikh Zayed City in Egypt". Imtilak Global. Retrieved 2025-12-24.

[4] "مدينة الشيخ زايد – Zayed City" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-12-24.

[5] "Sheikh Zayed City – City Edge Developments". Retrieved 2025-12-24.

[6] "Housing begins delivery of 336 units project "House Egypt" Sheikh Zayed 9 October next". manchikoni.com. Retrieved 2019-01-22.

[7] "New cities in the sand: Inside Egypt's dream to conquer the desert". TheGuardian.com. 10 July 2019.

[8] "Climate: Al-Sheikh Zayed - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 16 August 2013.

[9] "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"

[10] "25 Best Schools in Sheikh Zayed City - Top Ratings (2022 Fees)".

[11] "BISC website".

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Cairo Governorate	Cairo
Giza Governorate	Giza, 6th of October City, Sheikh Zayed City, El Hawamdeya, El Badrashein, El Saff, Atfih, El Ayyat, Bawiti, Manshiyat al Qanater, Awsim, Kerdasa, Abu El Numrus
Qalyubia Governorate	Benha, Qalyub, Shubra El Kheima, El Qanater El Khayreya, Khanka, Kafr Shukr, Toukh, Qaha, Obour City, Khusus, Shibin El Qanater, Saryaqos, El Kulzom
Alexandria Governorate	Alexandria, Borg El Arab, New Borg El Arab
Beheira Governorate	Damanhur, Kafr El Dawwar, Rosetta, Edku, Abu El Matamir, Abu Hummus, El Delengat, El Mahmoudiyah, El Rahmaniya, Itay El Barud, Hosh Issa, Shubra Khit, Koum Hamada, Badr, Wadi El Natrun, New Nubariya
Matrouh Governorate	Mersa Matruh, El Hamam, El Alamein, El Dabaa, El Negaila, Sidi Barrani, Sallum, Siwa Oasis
Damietta Governorate	Damietta, New Damietta, Ras El Bar, Faraskur, Kafr Saad, El Zarqa, Assarw, Arrawda, Kafr El Battikh, Ezbet El Borg, Mit Abu Ghaleb
Dakahlia Governorate	Mansoura, Talkha, Mit Ghamr, Dekernes, Aga, Minyat An-Nasr, El Senbellawein, El Kurdi, Bani Ebaid, El Manzala, Temay El Amdeed, El Gammalia, Sherbin, El Matareya, Dakahlia, Belqas, Mit Salsil, Gamasa, Mahallat Damana, Nabaruh
Kafr El Sheikh Governorate	Kafr El Sheikh, Desouk, Fuwwah, Metoubes, Baltim, El Hamool, Biyala, El Reyad, Sidi Salem, Qallin, Sidi Ghazi, Borg El Burulus
Gharbia Governorate	Tanta, El Mahalla El Kubra, Kafr Az-Zayyat, Zefta, El Santa, Qutur, Basyoun, Sebennytos
Monufia Governorate	Shibin El Kom, Sadat (city), Menouf, Sirs Al-Layyan, Ashmoun, El Bagour, Quesna, Birket El Sab, Tala, Shuhada
Sharqia Governorate	Zagazig, 10th of Ramadan (city), Minya El Qamh, Bilbeis, Mashtool El Souk, Al-Qinayat, Abu Hammad, El Qurein, Hihya, Abu Kebir, Faqous, El Salheya El Gedida, El Ibrahimiya, Diyarb Negm, Kafr Saqr, Awlad Saqr, El Husseiniya, Tanis, Minshat Abu Omar, Qantir
Port Said Governorate	Port Said, Port Fuad
Ismailia Governorate	Ismailia, Fayed, El Qantara, Tell El Kebir, Abu Suwir, Kassassin
Suez Governorate	Suez
North Sinai Governorate	Arish, Sheikh Zuweid, Rafah, Bir al-Abd, El Hasana, Nekhel
South Sinai Governorate	El Tor, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba, Saint Catherine, Abou Redis, Abu Zenima, Ras Sedr
Beni Suef Governorate	Beni Suef, New Beni Suef, Al Wasta, Nasser, Heracleopolis Magna, Biba, Sumusta, El Fashn
Faiyum Governorate	Faiyum, New Faiyum, Tamiya, Sinnuris, Itsa, Ibsheway, Yousef El Seddik
Minya Governorate	Minya, New Minya, El Idwa, Maghagha, Beni Mazar, Matai, Samalut, Mallawi, Dir Mawas, Aba al-Waqf, Dir Mawas, Dalga, Bahnasa, Idmo, Tuna el-Gebel, Al Madinah Al Fikriyyah
Asyut Governorate	Asyut, New Asyut, Dairut, Dayrut al-Sharif, Manfalut, El Quseyya, Abnub, Abu Tig, El Ghanayem, Sahel Selim, El Badari, Sidfa, Manqabad, Musha
New Valley Governorate	El Kharga, Baris, Mut, Farafra, Balat, Abu Minqar
Red Sea Governorate	Hurghada, Ras Ghareb, Safaga, El Qoseir, Marsa Alam, Shalateen, Halayeb
Sohag Governorate	Sohag, New Sohag, Akhmim, New Akhmim, El Balyana, El Maragha, Ptolemais Hermiou, Dar El Salam, Girga, West Juhayna, Saqultah, Tima, Tahta
Qena Governorate	Qena, New Qena, Abu Tesht, Nag Hammadi, Dishna, El Waqf, Qift, Naqada, Qus, Farshut, Shaarani
Luxor Governorate	Luxor, New Luxor, New Thebes, Zainiya, Bayadiya, Kurna, Armant, El-Tod, Esna, Medamud
Aswan Governorate	Aswan, New Aswan, Daraw, Kom Ombo, Nasr Al-Nuba, Kalabsha, Edfu, Radisia, Busylia, Sebaiya, Abu Simbel
Capital cities are in bold font.

Sheikh Zayed City مدينة الشيخ زايد
City
City suburbs Nile University NUCA Juhayna Food Industries British International School
Sheikh Zayed City Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 30°03′N 31°0′E / 30.050°N 31.000°E / 30.050; 31.000
Country	Egypt
Governorate	Giza
Metropolitan area	Greater Cairo
Established	1994
Government
• Chairman Of City Development Authority	Moustafa Fahmey ^[1]
Area
• Total	19 sq mi (49 km²)
Population (January 2019)
• Total	90,000 Residents with Sheikh Zayed IDs 375,000 Total Residents living in Sheikh Zayed (estimated based on electric meter installation figures)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)