Savills Egypt has launched its Cairo Property Report 2025, highlighting a real estate market in transformation with a positive outlook across all major asset classes. The report underscores shifting consumer demand, new financing tools, and structural changes reshaping Egypt’s property landscape, Invest-Gate reports.
Retail remains a key growth driver, with more than 1.1mn sqm of new supply expected in the coming years. Retail sales are projected to rise from USD 149.7bn in 2025 to USD 201.4bn by 2030, according to Oxford Economics data. reflecting the resilience of consumer demand and the expansion of both local and international brands. Downtown Cairo is also regaining momentum as a retail hotspot through adaptive reuse projects.
The hospitality sector continues to strengthen, backed by government efforts to nearly double national hotel capacity to 470,000 keys by 2028. Global operators are expanding their footprint, while historic buildings are being reimagined as modern lifestyle hotels. Occupancy rates have reached 75% in early 2025, signaling renewed investor and traveler confidence.
In the residential market, prices remain stable in US dollar terms despite currency fluctuations. Developers are bolstering buyer confidence through modest discounts, flexible payment plans, and ready-to-deliver units. New financing mechanisms, including real estate investment funds and fractional ownership models, are broadening access, while foreign demand continues to rise following ownership law reforms.
Branded residences are also emerging as a fast-growing niche, with Cairo’s supply expected to expand sevenfold by 2031. The surge is fueled by strong investor appetite and partnerships with luxury hospitality and design brands, reflecting a shift toward premium, fully serviced living that blends lifestyle and investment value.
In the office market, a supply-demand imbalance persists, as many developers focus on small units for individual investors rather than large, high-grade spaces sought by multinational firms. This gap presents opportunities for institutional investors and co-working providers to offer flexible, fully fitted offices tailored to modern corporate and freelance needs.
Education and healthcare remain essential yet capital-intensive sectors. Demand for private schools and specialized medical facilities continues to outpace supply, creating long-term opportunities for investors. However, development remains constrained by financing challenges and the need for experienced operators.
Mr. Catesby Langer-Paget, Head of Savills Egypt, said the stabilizing economy is driving market recovery, with growing investor interest across mixed-use and hospitality projects. Ms. Rania Nazmi, Head of Strategic Consultancy at Savills Egypt, added that the market has entered a more stable, demand-driven phase, where developers focusing on functional, user-centric designs are achieving stronger performance.
Overall, the Cairo Property Report 2025 points to continued growth across Egypt’s real estate landscape through the end of the decade.