Vacation homes in Egypt are mainly occupied by locals except for Gouna, home for many foreigners who work there. Recently, almost all top developers in Egypt have or are in the process of developing projects in Sahel, Sokhna, and Gouna (the top 3 destinations for a vacation home) introducing a diverse number of units and payment terms to attract specific clients. Each destination has its own characteristics; the criteria for staying in these destinations differ from one location to another, for instance, most people who stay in Gouna prefer hotels, whereas in Sahel, people prefer to either rent or stay at a friend/relative’s home until they reach a specific age or level that allows them to purchase a unit