Before making the decision to rent a property in Heliopolis, you should know all information about this old district, its main landmarks, and its main streets. This district was originally built by the Belgian billionaire Baron Amban, and it now considered one of Cairo’s sophisticated and luxurious neighborhoods. This district is loctaed close to Cairo Airport. Since it was established, Heliopolis has been known for its unique planning and its preserved architecture elegance. However, lately, the neighborhood has been becoming overcrowded and parking is very hard to find. Heliopolis offers mostly upscale and luxury housing units, and there are some areas that offer middle and upper-middle units, and areas around Gesr El Sues tend to offer more economic properties.
Some of Heliopolis key landmarks are Baron Palace, Merryland Garden, Presidential Palace, Merghany street, Thawra street, Orouba street, Nabil Waqad street, Safeir square, Triumph square, and Hejaz square.
Heliopolis has an abundance of schools, hospitals, hotels, churches, and mosques. It can be reached using public transportation or Metro from any part of Cairo, and it is surrounded by key streets like Salah Salem, Gesr El Sues and Nasr road.
Landmarks in Heliopolis
The landmarks and attractions in Heliopolis include:
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Presidential Palace
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Orouba Palace
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Ghaba Park
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Baron Empain Palace
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Heliopolis Library
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Maryland Park
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International Airport
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Military Academy
Top Heliopolis districts
The Heliopolis district is large and has a number of sub districts that include intermediate level ones.
It is one of the most famous squares in Heliopolis and even all over Cairo; it is located near Corba neighborhood, Maryland, the Baron Palace, and the Presidential Palace. Roxy is also one of the most famous commercial areas in Egypt; it contains a wide range of clothing stores of all kinds and different prices. Roxy also contains many commercial shops of famous brands, clinics, schools, and nurseries.
Korba
It is one of the oldest and most unique parts of the district. The district lies between Salah Salem, Merghany, Ittihadiya Palace and Al Khalifa El Maamoun street. The district has recently turned into a very commercial one with many restaurants and cafes, making it a visit for many. It also has a number of stores and markets and Heliopolis club and Ittihadita Palace. Korba is one of the most demanded districts in Heliopolis and one of the districts having the highest unit prices.
Gesr El Suez
Gesr El Suez street is one of the most vital ones in the district and it extended from Al Asher till Ibn Sandar street. Around Gesr El Suez lies a number of economical residences apart from the street itself. From Al Asher to Herafeyeen, Arbayeen, Hadekat Badr and Al Arab are relatively lower level residences while from Tagneed to Ibn Sander and Kobri Al Kobba are economical but relatively higher level residences.
Ard Al Golf
One of the most luxurious districts of Heliopolis that lies between Nasr City and other parts of the district. The district is bordered by Al Nasr road, Nozha street, Thawra street and Merghany street. It has City Stars, one of the most famous malls in Cairo.
One of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Heliopolis, it is located near Cairo International Airport. New Nozha offers economic and medium housing solutions; that’s why it is suitable for limited budgets. It also has the new Saudi German Hospital in Taha Hussein Street.
One of Heliopolis's most famous squares, linking St. Fatima to Orouba Road; it is a relatively commercial street. Triumph Square features many facilities and services including, pharmacies, markets, schools, and kindergartens. Triumph Square offers medium and upper-medium housing solutions.
