Shubra is considered one of the oldest and most famous neighborhoods in Greater Cairo, and it is inhabited by a large number of residents. It also contains many different services,
mosques, and churches. It is also called Shubra Misr.
It is a lively area in the north of Cairo, and it has a long history since it was established by Muhammad Ali Pasha. It has a large number of different residential buildings whose prices and areas vary greatly in Shubra, which guarantees the residents to obtain the required housing unit.
Shubra Misr includes various health services in the form of hospitals, medical centers, and various clinics, educational services from schools in different languages, private and government, and commercial services in Shubra.
Location of Shubra Neighborhood in Cairo
The Shubra neighborhood, or as it is called Shubra Misr, is located in the east of Cairo and is bordered on the south by the first Shubra tunnel and Ahmed Helmy parking lot.
On the east by Ahmed Helmy Street, separated from the Sharabiya area by the railway line, from the north by the Sahel neighborhood, and from the west by the Rawd al-Farag area.
The Most Famous Residential Neighborhoods in the Shubra Area
The Shubra area is a large and spacious area with an area of up to 50 acres, and it was divided into 3 areas: Shubra Misr, Rod al-Faraj, al-Sahel, and al-Khalafawi.
It has many different residential areas such as:
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Agha Khan Street: It is located near Shubra Street in the east and the Nile Corniche in the west, and it is one of the most prestigious residential areas in Shubra Misr, and it witnesses a wide demand from residents and investors due to the diversity of all services and is characterized by its distinctive view of the Nile River, and it is the destination of many looking for luxurious apartments in Greater Cairo overlooking the Nile
Rod Al-Farag Neighborhood
Rod Al-Farag neighborhood is one of the old popular neighborhoods in the Shubra area, and it used to be a center for theaters and performances by many artists. It is located in an excellent strategic location, as it is bordered to the east by “Shubra Street, Shubra Tunnel, and Shubra Doran”, and to the west, it is “Corniche El-Nile Street”, and it is bordered to the north by "Kobaniya Al-Mayah Street", and from the south bounded by "Imbaba Bridge Street and Badran Island Street".
Al-Sahel Neighborhood
Al-Sahel neighborhood is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods, and despite its separation from the Shubra neighborhood in the late eighties, it is still attached in all its details to the area, and many different housing units in the Al-Sahel neighborhood are available in it, in addition to a group of major hospitals, mosques, churches, and famous streets.
Khalafawi Neighborhood
Al-Khalafawi neighborhood is one of the newest areas of Shubra, and it was named after Muhammad Al-Khalafawi Street, who was one of the great scholars of Al-Azhar. The neighborhood includes many famous areas such as “Abu Wafia, Aga Khan Towers”, and it contains a large number of residential towers in Al-Khalafawi with varying sizes and prices to suit all residents and clients.
Details of Residential Units in the Shubra District
The residential buildings in the Shubra neighborhood vary between modern towers and old residential buildings, which leads to different characteristics of these units and their prices according to the region and the residential architecture.
The residential buildings are characterized by their old European architectural style, and each residential building consists of several floors ranging from 4 to 5 floors, In addition to the wide entrances, while the residential apartments in Shubra are characterized by a large area ranging from 150 to 300 square meters, and they are characterized by high ceilings, and distinctive engineering designs with large windows that allow the passage of sunlight and air significantly.
of the most famous areas is characterized by the presence of Old palaces with this design are the area of Al-Shawam Palaces in the Rod Al-Farag neighborhood, which is the most upscale and popular area among the residents despite its high prices, but it has charming views of the Nile Corniche.
As for the modern residential towers, which are in great demand in the Shubra neighborhood, they are characterized by glass facades, marble entrances, and contain all the facilities that residents need such as electric elevators, private garages, and central air conditioning. These towers also include a huge number of floors that may reach 13 floors.
One of the most famous areas with high towers is the Aga Khan area in Khalafawi, which is the second most sought-after type of real estate in Shubra.
Advantages of Residing in Shubra
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Availability of all means of transportation, whether public transport buses or the subway that passes through Rod Al-Faraj, Saint Teresa, and Shubra El-Kheima
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Diversity of medical services in Greater Cairo from hospitals, private clinics, and major pharmacies, operating 24 hours a day
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Various shops and commercial malls in Greater Cairo that include all national products and brands
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Several different hypermarkets provide all the daily commodities and necessities to the population
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Many private schools, languages , and public schools in all regions
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Diversity of housing opportunities varying between economic housing and luxury housing
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Various places of worship such as mosques and churches throughout Shubra
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Many branches of restaurants and cafes that provide services at the highest level
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You can find many bank branches and automatic teller machines to get all banking services
