The First Settlement is one of the areas of New Cairo, and it is ranked second after the Fifth Settlement real estate in terms of sophistication, availability of services and diversity of real estate units. It includes 4 important neighborhoods: Al-Banafsaj District, Al-Yasmine District, Al-Koronfol District, and the Northern Investors District, and its extension.

 

The First Settlement district overlooks a number of main streets and important axes, such as: the Ring Road and Sadat Corridor, and it is also located near the Southern Teseen Road in the Southern Investors and Suez Road.

 

Location of the First Settlement in New Cairo

 

The First Settlement area is distinguished by its unique location, making it close to neighboring cities, as it is directly connected to the Ring Road and Mohamed Naguib Corridor, as it is a only 15 minutes from the Fifth Settlement, and 10 minutes from Al Rehab City.

 

The location is also distinguished by its proximity to Cairo International Airport, only 30 minutes, as well as it is only about 40 minutes away from the New Administrative Capital, as the First Settlement combines the advantages of the Fifth Settlement and the New Capital together.

 

Details of Apartments in the First Settlement Area

 

The First Settlement consists of 4 residential neighborhoods, within which the residential units vary, in terms of the type of the housing unit, its area, and its price. Among the most famous neighborhoods of the First Settlement are:

 

• In Al-Banafsaj Neighborhood: The area is divided into buildings, with apartment areas starting from 100 square meters to 360 square meters, in addition to villas that enjoy special services

 

• Al-Yasmine Neighborhood: It is the most expensive of them, and it is divided into 8 areas divided alphabetically and offers separate apartments, duplexes, penthouses, and villas

 

• Real Estate in the Carnation Neighborhood: its architectural design is based on villas, and the average price per square meter reaches EGP 7,550

 

• Northern Investors District and its extension: It includes a group of high-end compounds, and the average price per square meter in the Fifth Settlement for a residential unit reaches EGP 9,900

 

Available Services in the First Settlement 

 

Owning an apartment in an area that includes all entertainment, daily, educational and health services is what a resident is looking for first, and in the First Settlement all these services are available where there are:

 

• Shopping centers and malls in the First Settlement: Zahrat Al-Banafsaj Mall, Enaya Mall, Dreams Mall, and Sama Mall

• Plumbing, carpentry, and electrical services

• Strong gas, electricity and water infrastructure, sewage and river drainage network

• Multiple supermarket services operating 24 hours with the possibility of home delivery such as: Mo'men and Bashar supermarkets, Radwan Sons supermarket, El Mahalawy supermarkets

• Places of worship: Al-Rahman Mosque, Salah Al Jalali Mosque, and Fatma El Sharbatly Mosque, and the neighborhood is located near the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Bishoy in the Fifth Settlement

 

Educational Services and Schools in and Near the First Settlement

 

The First Settlement area includes a bunch of the best international and private schools, ensuring that their families achieve academic excellence and obtain high-end educational certificates. Among these schools are: 

 

• International Cairo School

• Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Experimental School

• Al-Afaq International School

• Al-Andalus International School

• Bedaya International Language School 

 

What distinguishes the region is its proximity to prestigious universities in New Cairo, including: 

 

• The American University in Cairo (AUC)

• The German University in Cairo (AUC)

• The Arab Open University (AOU)

• The Canadian International College (CIC)

• The Higher Institute of Languages ​​and Commerce

• The Canadian Higher Institute of Media 

• The Future University of Egypt (FUE)

 

Medical Services in the First Settlement

 

Living in a place that provides good medical service makes you reassured that medical care is available near your place of residence, and it is available 24 hours. This is what one will find when owning an apartment in the First Settlement, where there are private clinics, medical centers and hospitals that cover all fields, and are known for their quality and reliability of medical staff. Among these hospitals are:

• Tabarak Children Hospital

• The General Hospital of the First Settlement

• Family Medicine Center

• Queens Royal Hospital

• Katameya International Hospital

• Expert Radiology Center

 

There are also branches of the most famous pharmacies that work around the clock, with home delivery service: Noha Pharmacies, Hilal Pharmacies, Misr Pharmacies, Ashraf Pharmacy, Tamer Pharmacy, Sharkawy Pharmacy

 

Commercial Areas, Shops, and Entertainment Venues in the First Settlement

 

In the First Settlement, you are in the heart of New Cairo, and around you are all cafes, restaurants, malls and shopping centers. You can spend holidays in one of the nearby malls, or spend a nice time with your family and friends in one of the clubs or gyms.

 

In the First Settlement district there are: Zahrat Al-Banafsaj Mall, Sama Mall, X-Mall, or One Mall

 

Restaurants are also varied, and the options vary between Syrian, Egyptian, and Chinese food, and fish restaurants. There are also cafes that feature natural views, attractive decor, or open spaces in the open air: Café Taqtouqa, gathering nights, sesame, Caféolic, Marassi Café.

In addition to a number of social clubs: First Settlement Club, Royal Sports Club, Wadi Degla Club - Platinum Club.

 

Main Roads and Transportation Network in the First Settlement 

 

In the First Settlement, you can easily move to any place to connect to the neighborhood by main direct roads: the Ring Road, Mohamed Naguib Axis, and Suez Road.

 

This puts you within walking distance from Nasr City, Heliopolis, Maadi, Downtown, and the New Administrative Capital.

 

The location is characterized by the presence of a permanent and fast public transport service, as well as the availability of private transportation services: Uber, Swvl, and Careem.

 

Areas and Types of Apartments in the First Settlement

 

The residential area includes 4 areas within the neighborhood: Al-Yasmine, Al-Banafsaj, Al-Qarnaf, Northern Investors and its extension.

 

Various units are available: studio, single apartment, duplex apartment, penthouse, townhouse, and villas, and the spaces vary between small, medium, large and large.

 

Features of the First Settlement 

 

• A distinguished geographical location that makes it in the heart of New Cairo, and is connected to neighboring cities and the New Administrative Capital

• Paying attention to green areas, to give residents attractive and natural views of their residential units

• The variety of types of units, and the different spaces provide multiple options that meet the needs and personal preferences of all customers

• The properties in the First Settlement are located near the Fifth Settlement, 90th Street, and Cairo Festival City Mall

• The presence of a strong transportation network and a fully-fledged infrastructure

• It provides recreational, medical and educational services of a high degree of quality and specialization

 

Examples of Compounds in the First Settlement 

 

• Lake View Compound

• Katameya Hills  Compound

• Layla Compound

• Wadi Degla Compound