If you’re looking for an apartment or villa in East Cairo from a major developer, you’ll probably end up choosing between two Madinet Masr projects: Sarai and Taj City. Both are on the Cairo–Suez Road and built by the same developer, but each suits a different buyer. This guide compares location, size, prices, payment plans and the current offers (November 2026) so you can pick the right one.
Sarai vs Taj City at a glance
| Sarai | Taj City | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Madinet Masr | Madinet Masr |
| Location | Cairo–Suez Road, New Cairo, next to Mostakbal City | Suez Road / El Thawra St junction, opposite Cairo International Airport |
| Size | About 5.5 million m² | About 3.4 million m² |
| Unit types | Apartments, duplexes, penthouses, townhouses, twin houses, villas | New phase: 1–3 bedroom apartments |
| Prices | From about EGP 3.66M; average around EGP 13M | 1-bed from about EGP 6M, 2-bed from 9M, 3-bed from 12M |
| Payment plan | Reduced down payment, up to 12 years, or up to 54% cash discount | 3% down, 3% after one month, balance over 10 years |
| Best for | Families who want large green spaces and villa options; cash buyers | People working in Nasr City / Heliopolis; buyers who want the lowest down payment |
Location
Taj City is one of the closest gated communities to central Cairo. It sits opposite Cairo International Airport on the Suez Road, minutes from Nasr City, Heliopolis, the Ring Road and 90th Street.
Sarai is also directly on the Suez Road, further east next to Mostakbal City and Madinaty, on the way to the New Administrative Capital. It suits people who work in New Cairo or the Capital, or who value space and calm over proximity to downtown.
Size and amenities
Sarai covers about 5.5 million m², mostly green space, with a large lake lined with restaurants and cafés, a sports club, a mall, walking and cycling paths, schools and medical centers.
Taj City covers about 3.4 million m², with artificial lakes and a long green promenade, a sports club and pools, a commercial area, an international school, a medical center and 24/7 security.
Prices and payment plans (November 2026)
Sarai
- Prices from about EGP 3.66M; average unit price around EGP 13M.
- Up to 12-year installments on units delivering within 4.5 years, with a reduced down payment.
- Up to 54% discount for cash payment.
- Delivery dates brought forward by a full year.
See Sarai details and available units
Taj City
- New launch: 1 to 3 bedroom apartments.
- 1-bed from about EGP 6M, 2-bed from 9M, 3-bed from 12M.
- 3% down payment, another 3% after one month, and the balance over 10 years.
See Taj City details and available units
Prices and offers reflect the developer’s latest update and may change at any time. Contact us for the current price list.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Sarai if:
- You’re paying cash and want up to 54% off.
- You want a villa, townhouse or twin house, not only an apartment.
- Green space and quiet matter more to you than being close to central Cairo.
- You want earlier delivery (some units deliver within 4.5 years).
Choose Taj City if:
- You want the lowest possible down payment (just 3%).
- You work or live around Nasr City, Heliopolis or the airport.
- You want a 1–3 bedroom apartment to live in or rent out.
FAQs
Which is cheaper, Sarai or Taj City?
Sarai’s entry price starts from about EGP 3.66M, while new-phase apartments in Taj City start from about EGP 6M for a 1-bed. Compare units with the same number of bedrooms for a fair comparison.
Which has the lower down payment?
Taj City’s new phase: 3% down and 3% after one month. Sarai currently offers a reduced down payment with installments up to 12 years.
Are Sarai and Taj City by the same developer?
Yes. Both are developed by Madinet Masr (formerly Madinet Nasr for Housing and Development), one of Egypt’s oldest and largest developers.
Which is closer to the airport and Nasr City?
Taj City, which sits directly opposite Cairo International Airport, minutes from Nasr City and Heliopolis.
Need help choosing?
The Bright Real Estate team can compare available units in Sarai and Taj City, work out a payment plan for your budget, and follow up with you until handover. Message us on WhatsApp or call 01111671214.
