Services in the Mokattam district have remarkably flourished, including educational, therapeutic, recreational, and commercial services. This in turn gradually attracted individuals and families to reside in such a district after it was seen as an old district.
Mokattam district is characterized by the availability of many housing options, including standard apartments, villas, and different real estate units within distinct compounds. So, the district is suitable for all purposes and classes.
Design of Mokattam and the Most Important Areas
The Mokattam district extends over an area of 14,000 square kilometers. It was named by this name because it is located at the top of the mountain or the plateau of Mokattam.
It belongs to the southern region of Cairo and is located next to other famous districts, such as Sayyida Zeinab, Old Cairo, and others. Mokattam is divided into three main plateaus: the upper plateau, the properties of the central plateau, and the lower plateau. The foot of Mokattam also contains tombs of some of the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Prime Location of the Mokattam District
Mokattam is located in the south of Cairo and surrounded by many important roads and axes in Cairo, such as:
Details about Apartments in Mokattam
It is noteworthy that Mokattam has divided on the map into 7 areas: 3 old areas, symbolized by the letters "A, B, and C", and 4 modern areas, symbolized by the letters "E, F, G, and H".
The "A" Area is known as the Corniche Properties Area, followed by the "B" Area, while the "C" Area is the area around the Insurance Company Club, the Central of Muqattam, Al Quds Mosque, and Skoda Auto Company. The "C" Area is the best in housing, as it is characterized by wide organized streets and remarkable calmness.
The "D" Area extends from the Al Nafura Square Properties to the Shell Fuel Station. The "E" Area is a side part of Street 9. The "F'' Area starts from the Al-Jazira Institute and ends at Al Mafariq Square within the Masakin al-Zilzal area.
Available Services in Mokattam
Mokattam provides integrated services to its residents to meet all their needs. The most prominent of these services are as follows"
Educational Services
Parents always look for schools close to their place of residence before moving to it to be reassured about their children and save time and effort. One of the most important advantages of Mokattam is that it contains many schools, the most prominent of which are:
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Al-Waha Schools, on Hadi Jawhar Street
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Badr Private Schools, on 15th Street, Al-Khalifah Police Station
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Al-Mokattam Language School, on Street 9 in Mokattam
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Futures Language Schools, on 9th Street as well
Additionally, there are some government schools and universities, such as:
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Al Sharq Primary Joint School, on 113 Al-Bakli Street, Al-Khalifa Police Station
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Al-Shaima Preparatory School for Boys, in Masaken Al-Abd in the central plateau
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Al-Qatameya Secondary School for Boys, in the school complex.
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Modern University for Technology & Information (MTI)
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Al Jazeera Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, on Street 9 in Mokattam
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Mokattam Academy for Modern Sciences
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Modern Academy of Engineering and Technology
Health Services
Mokattam provides medical services of the highest quality to its residents. The most prominent health services are as follows:
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Tabarak Specialized Hospital of Children (Al Nafura Square)
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Dar Al-Umm Specialist Hospital (31, Street 9)
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Mokattam Specialized Hospital (end of Street 9)
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Al Rakhawi Hospital, which specializes in mental health and drug addiction treatment (Street 12)
Recreational Services
Apart from malls with cinemas and amusement parks, Mokattam has more entertainment services, including:
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The New Shooting Club
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Mokattam Sports Club
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Misr Insurance Club
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Salah El-Din Castle
Main Roads and Transportation Network
The availability of many transportation options facilitated the movement to and from Mokattam has become easier than ever.
All types of transportation are available except for the metro because Mokattam is mainly a mountain, but the nearest metro station is Al-Malek Al-Saleh Station.
Areas and Types of Apartments in Mokattam
An apartment in Mokattam starts from one-bedroom studios with 30 square meters of the area to duplexes with more than 1000 square meters of area.
Advantages of Living in Mokattam
Recently, Mokattam district has witnessed great attention from the government, in terms of infrastructure, including electricity, sewage, and communication networks.
Additionally, it has some advantages that make it one of the best districts in Cairo, including:
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Wide and paved streets, trees, and green spaces
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Many means of transportation
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Availability of new urban communities
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High level of services
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A lot of housing options
5 of the Most Important Compounds in Mokattam
Mokattam indeed contains many high-end housing options, many of which are located within the magnificent residential compounds of Greater Cairo. The following are 5 of the most prominent of these compounds:
Uptown Cairo Compound
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It is located on the top of Mokattam Mountain
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Its housing units are designed according to the architectural style that combines Spanish, Italian, and Arabic styles
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It is characterized by large green areas
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It provides various relaxation services, such as a spa, and playgrounds for a variety of sports, such as tennis, soccer, and some other sports
Next Point Mokattam Compound
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It extends over an area of 50,000 square meters
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It is located on the Maadi Ring Road on the central plateau. It is close to several important facilities, such as Carrefour, 9th Street, and the International Airport
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It includes restaurants, cafes, shops, and entertainment and sports activities
Bianister Mokattam Compound
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It is one of the best compounds in Mokattam
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It is designed according to world standards with superior quality capabilities
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It is located near the Shooting Club, Carrefour Maadi, the Ring Road, Nasr City, and New Cairo
Le Jour Mokattam Compound
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It extends over a large area, near the Ring Road, Nasr City, and Mohandessin
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It is characterized by facilities and services of the highest level of quality
Elite Mokattam Compound
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It extends over an area of 2,500 square meters only
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It is located in the Ashgar Neighborhood in the High Plateau area
- It contains an integrated mall that combines shopping and entertainment options
- Services in the Mokattam district have remarkably flourished, including educational, therapeutic, recreational, and commercial services. This in turn gradually attracted individuals and families to reside in such a district after it was seen as an old district
- Mokattam district is characterized by the availability of many housing options, including standard apartments, villas, and different real estate units within distinct compounds. So, the district is suitable for all purposes and classes
