The First Settlement is one of the important districts in New Cairo and is one of the first residential communities that were established therein. The First Settlement is one of the quiet and heavily populated districts. It has a large group of various housing units, including apartments and villas with luxurious designs, a high level of quality and various services.
The First Settlement includes large green spaces and enjoys tranquility, which gives customers an opportunity for upscale residence in addition to enjoying the tranquility and picturesque nature. The First Settlement has a strategic location in New Cairo, which makes it close to all other areas and services. It is located near the main streets and roads and features educational, medical in The First Settlement, commercial and entertainment services everywhere.
The First Settlement is divided into several popular residential neighborhoods, such as Al-Banafsij, Al-Yasmeen, El-Koronfil, the Northern Investors and its extension. This actually provides great opportunities for residents to choose the suitable residential neighborhood. These neighborhoods also include luxurious apartments, villas, and duplexes with ideal planning and different areas.
Prime Location of the First Settlement
The First Settlement is located near several main streets and important axes, such as the Axis of Sadat, Abdel Baset Abdel Samad Street and Ahmed Shawky Street. The First Settlement is located 15 minutes away from the Fifth Settlement, 5 minutes away from properties of Nasr City and Heliopolis, 10 minutes away from Rehab City, Madinaty and El Shorouk, 25 minutes away from Cairo International Airport and 30 minutes away from the New Administrative Capital.
Residential Neighborhoods in the First Settlement
Al-Banafsaj Neighborhood
It is one of the most important neighborhoods in New Cairo. It is located on the North 90th Street and consists of two areas: an area for villas and another for apartment buildings in Al-Banafsaj. The first area consists of 12 zones and is located south of the Police Academy. The second area includes apartments with different areas.
Al-Banafsaj Neighborhood has major institutes and schools, such as the Cairo Higher Institute of Engineering and Computer Science and the Egyptian British International School. Also, there are medical centers in A;-Banafsaj, a psychiatric spa, 24-hours pharmacies and various restaurants and cafes.
El Koronfol Neighborhood
It is one of the high-end neighborhoods in the Fifth Settlement. It is located near the Northern Investors and Lotus Neighborhoods and El Koronfol contains villas only. Buildings in El Kornfol Neighborhood are ideally divided and distributed with wide streets and large green areas, which guarantees residents extreme privacy.
Northern Investors Neighborhood
It is located in New Cairo and has buildings consisting of a ground floor and three upper floors. The Northern Investors includes many residential compounds, such as El Patio, Hayati Residence, Bellagio and Hayat Heights.
The Northern Investors Neighborhood is also adjacent to Rehab City, on the Axis of Sadat and near the Suez Road. The neighborhood has been allocated to real estate development companies in order to provide wonderful investment opportunities to buy lands and build apartment buildings.
Al-Yasmeen Neighborhood
It is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in New Cairo. Al Yasmeen is a villa-only neighborhood and is divided into 8 zones. It is bordered on the north by the Axis of Sadat, from the south by the northern 90th Street, from the east by Ahmed Shawky Road and from the west by the Axis of Mustafa Kamil. The Neighborhood is just steps away from Petrosport Club and has schools, a dental center, an elderly home and an integrated medical center.
Available Services in the First Settlement
There are many services in the First Settlement, such as:
- Educational schools: New Horizons School, Bent Al-Shati Language School, Global Paradigm International School and Al-Azhar Institute of Islamic Sciences
- Many restaurants and cafes that provide delicious food and hotel services
- Mosques: Al-Rahman Mosque and Al-Shaheed Amr Mosque
- 24-hour pharmacies, clinics and specialized medical centers in New Cairo
- More than one hypermarket
- Commercial Shops in The First Settlement with international brands
- The First Settlement Sports Club
- Gyms with the highest standards and an integrated spa
Advantages of Residing in the First Settlement
- Large green spaces and public gardens
- Multiple entertainment venues and malls
- Excellent engineering and urban planning and wonderful infrastructure
The Most Famous Compounds in the First Settlement
The First Settlement features many distinct compounds with wonderful and integrated residential opportunities, luxurious designs and distinct destinations, Bellagio, Katameya Plaza, Sun City, and Royal Lagoon.
Reasons to Live in New Cairo?
There are many services within New Cairo, including educational, commercial in New Cairo, medical and public facilities. This indeed makes it an integrated residential city and a wonderful investment area as well. The available services in New Cairo are as follows:
Medical Services in New Cairo
New Cairo includes many hospitals and medical centers equipped with the latest modern scientific equipment, such as:
- Al-Banafsaj Medical Center
- Al Tabib Medical Center
- Air Force Specialized Hospital
- Salamek Medical Center
Commercial Services and Malls
- Point 90: it is one of the huge malls and is located near the American University in Cairo (AUC)
- City Plaza: it is near Akhenaten School and includes Abdul Rahim Koueider branch and a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cafes
- Cairo Festival City: it is one of the most famous commercial malls in Egypt and contains a large number of shops, international brands and furniture stores, in addition to the dancing fountain
- Concord Plaza: it is located on the Southern 90th Street and near Al-Banafsaj Neighborhood. It is one of the largest malls in the Fifth Settlement and contains Gold's Gym and famous restaurants and cafes
Educational Services in New Cairo
There are many international, language and private schools and universities in New Cairo, such as:
Schools: Lycée Balzac International French, Egypt British International School and American International School (AIS)
Universities: the German University in Cairo (GUC), the Future University in Egypt (FUE) and the Police Academy
