Commercial Property in El Obour 2026: Prices, Malls and Offices
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Published on September 2nd, 2026
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El Obour is one of Egypt's most underestimated markets. Many see it as a quiet residential city east of Cairo, when it is in fact an active commercial, administrative and medical market, with price per metre far below New Cairo and the New Capital, and a dense population base that is already living and spending there.
This guide covers what is actually available in Obour today, how commercial units are priced, and why the price per metre between a ground floor and a third floor can differ by more than three times.
First: why Obour specifically?
The core advantage is the ratio of price to footfall.
A shop in New Cairo can exceed EGP 200,000 per metre. A shop in Obour, on a street with comparable traffic, starts at a fraction of that. The difference is not location quality so much as the price of the land itself.
What makes Obour a real market rather than just cheap land:
- An existing population base, not a city waiting for residents. The districts are occupied and services run.
- Position on the Belbeis desert road, close to the New Capital, Shorouk and Badr.
- The wholesale and showroom market that made the city a shopping destination for all of east Cairo.
- Growing demand for medical and administrative units, the category with the least supply.
Second: what is actually available today
| المشروع | المتاح فيه | المساحات | سعر المتر |
|---|---|---|---|
| مول الحياة العبور | مكتب إداري | 58 إلى 85 م² | 35,369 إلى 38,906 ج |
| مول المجد ١ العبور | محل تجاري | 75 إلى 75 م² | 187,054 إلى 187,054 ج |
| مول المجد ٢ العبور | عيادة · مكتب إداري · محل تجاري | 10 إلى 113 م² | 32,293 إلى 164,032 ج |
| مول الحرية ٢ العبور | مكتب إداري · محل تجاري | 15 إلى 96 م² | 41,008 إلى 153,780 ج |
| مول نكست العبور | مكتب إداري · محل تجاري | 44 إلى 166 م² | 46,236 إلى 130,024 ج |
| مول راكان العبور | عيادة · مكتب إداري · محل تجاري | 68 إلى 175 م² | 40,690 إلى 56,422 ج |
| ريفيل العبور | شقة · Villa | 47 إلى 237 م² | 32,600 إلى 48,700 ج |
| مول ستيب العبور | مكتب إداري · محل تجاري | 20 إلى 88 م² | 40,259 إلى 164,032 ج |
| سيرينيتي العبور | شقة | 70 إلى 180 م² | 26,500 إلى 51,511 ج |
These projects are all built or under construction, and the prices shown come from current live offers rather than estimates.
Third: how commercial units are priced
| نوع الوحدة | نطاق سعر المتر | المساحات المتاحة |
|---|---|---|
| مكتب إداري | 35,168 إلى 52,542 ج | 50 إلى 166 م² |
| محل تجاري | 47,932 إلى 187,054 ج | 10 إلى 103 م² |
| عيادة | 32,293 إلى 56,422 ج | 69 إلى 175 م² |
| شقة | 26,500 إلى 51,511 ج | 47 إلى 207 م² |
| Villa | 35,185 إلى 35,185 ج | 237 إلى 237 م² |
⭐ The wide range is not a difference in quality but a difference in function:
| Floor | Who buys it | Why it prices that way |
|---|---|---|
| Ground | Shops that depend on passing trade | The most expensive floor in any mall, because people walking past see you |
| First | Destination shops customers seek out | Below ground floor, above the rest |
| Second and third | Administrative offices | Cheaper, because clients arrive by appointment, not by chance |
| Fourth and above | Clinics | Benefits from quiet and privacy |
| Basement | Storage and service activities | Cheapest, and not lower value but a different function |
The most common mistake: a medical practice buying an expensive ground-floor unit when it does not need footfall at all. Patients arrive by appointment. The fourth floor at half the price serves the same practice.
Fourth: three questions before buying any commercial unit in Obour
1. Does my business depend on footfall or on appointments? If footfall (restaurant, clothing, pharmacy) the ground floor earns its premium. If appointments (clinic, law office, company) you are paying for an advantage you will not use.
2. What is the mall's current occupancy? A half-empty mall brings traffic to no one. Ask how many units are sold and open, not just sold.
3. Is there another mall closer to the same audience? Competition between Obour malls is real, and 500 metres can mean a completely different customer base.
Fifth: Obour compared with New Cairo and the New Capital
| Criterion | Obour | New Cairo | New Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial price per metre | Lowest | Highest | High |
| Existing population density | High and real | High | Still growing |
| Competition for units | Moderate | Intense | Moderate |
| Expected return | High relative to price | High at a higher price | Depends on growth |
In short: if your budget is limited and you want a business trading soon to an audience that already exists, Obour gives you what the more expensive cities give, at a fraction of the price. If you are after prestige or a higher-spending customer segment, New Cairo suits better.
Frequently asked questions
Is Obour residential or commercial? Both. Its residential districts have been occupied for years, and that is precisely what makes its commercial market real: there are people already buying and spending.
What is the commercial price per metre in Obour? From around EGP 26,500 for upper-floor offices up to EGP 187,054 for ground-floor retail. The gap comes from floor and frontage, not building quality.
What payment plans are available? They vary by project, typically 10% to 30% down with four to seven years of instalments. Ask about the plan for the specific unit, as it differs even within one project by phase.
Is it suitable for rental investment? Yes, particularly administrative and medical units, where supply is below demand in the city.
Who is the largest developer in Obour? Memaar Al Ashraaf is among the most active developers in the city, with several commercial and administrative projects there.
How Home Locator helps
We are a licensed brokerage working with multiple developers in Obour, and we do not sell any single project.
Before you decide we give you:
- A written comparison of available units in your budget, by price per metre rather than total
- A recommendation on the right floor for your specific business, not the most expensive one
- Real current availability, and a site visit arranged for you
📞 Call us on 01007200567
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