Business District Cairo Festival City is the main business hub within Al-Futtaim's project in New Cairo. It spans more than 259 thousand m² of office space and hosts over 40 local and international companies, employing around 26 thousand staff.
The project differs from The Podium in the size of company and space it targets; Business District suits corporate and regional headquarters that need floors or buildings and large operating areas, while The Podium offers smaller offices starting from around 95 m².
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Location of the Business District in New Cairo
The business district sits at the entrance to New Cairo inside Cairo Festival City, close to the Ring Road, 90th Street and Cairo International Airport. The location gives companies direct connections to several residential and commercial areas in east Cairo.
The area's buildings overlook the main boulevard, with easy access to the mall, restaurants, hotels and services inside Cairo Festival City.
Notable nearby locations include:
- Ring Road.
- 90th Street.
- El-Moshir Tantawy Axis.
- Cairo–Suez Road.
- Cairo International Airport.
- Cairo Festival City Mall.
- The Village.
- The Podium.
- The residential neighbourhoods of Aura, Festival Living and Oriana.
- American International School.
- Hotels and hospitality facilities inside the project.
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Business district layout
The area consists of a group of separate office buildings spread along a main boulevard and internal roads, with planted areas and walkways linking the offices to the surrounding services.
The buildings allow more than one way of using the space; a single company may occupy a floor or a whole building, while some buildings are divided into smaller units. This gradation gives flexibility to companies that need to expand on the same site instead of moving to a new address.
The master plan of the office zone includes:
- Business District buildings.
- The Podium I.
- The Podium II.
- Creative District.
- Retail and service spaces.
- Garages and car parks.
- Open courtyards and walkways.
- Roads linking the district to the mall and the rest of Cairo Festival City.
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Offices available in the Business District
The area serves a diverse range of professional and corporate activities, such as:
- Companies' regional headquarters.
- Telecom and technology companies.
- Banks and financial services.
- Insurance companies.
- Consultancy offices.
- Medical and pharmaceutical companies.
- Consumer goods companies.
- Aviation and travel offices.
- Management of major local companies.
Companies in the area include Procter & Gamble, Allianz, Air France, PepsiCo and Magrabi, and Huawei has opened a building inside the Business District.
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Design of the office spaces
Spaces range from open-plan offices to full floors and stand-alone headquarters. A unit can be divided into a reception area, open work areas, manager offices, meeting rooms, server rooms, and break and service areas.
An office's efficiency is affected by the number of columns, the positions of lifts and services, and the loading factor, not just its total area. A smaller office with a rectangular plan may give better working space than a larger unit with long corridors or awkward corners.
Before choosing a headquarters, the sales team clarifies:
- Current and expected headcount.
- The nature of the work: open plan or separate offices.
- Number of meeting rooms.
- The need for a separate reception.
- Server and technical security requirements.
- Electrical loads.
- Number of parking spaces.
- Entry times for staff and visitors.
- The policy on branding on facades.
- The ability to add extra space in future.
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Office sizes
The business district is not limited to a single range of sizes; it includes relatively small units as well as others suited to large corporate headquarters. The current market shows offices starting from around 91 and 96 m², along with units of 155, 247 and 428 m².
However, some of these spaces may be inside The Podium, which is part of the wider business area. The sales team clarifies the building name and phase, because finishing, maintenance fees and garages differ between Business District and The Podium.
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Business District office prices
Prices vary by building, size, finishing and the presence of a lease. Examples of listings in Cairo Festival City during 2026:
- A 91 m² office inside Business Park listed at around EGP 28.7 million, equivalent to nearly EGP 315 thousand per metre.
- A 247 m² office listed at EGP 61.75 million, or around EGP 250 thousand per metre.
- Another 247 m² unit with an existing lease listed at around EGP 66.69 million.
- 96 m² offices appeared between EGP 24.9 and 30.65 million, a number of them inside The Podium.
- Large 428 m² units had listings reaching around EGP 125 and 130 million.
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Payment plans
Most current deals rely on ready and resale units, so the payment method varies from one office to another. It may include:
- Paying the full price on transfer of ownership.
- A down payment to the owner with the remaining instalments completed.
- Mortgage or commercial financing subject to the bank's approval.
- Buying a leased office with the lease continuing with the new owner.
- A long-term lease with agreed annual increases.
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Technical and operational facilities
Fit-outs differ between buildings, but the business district benefits from infrastructure dedicated to office use, including:
- High-speed telecom and internet networks.
- Central air-conditioning systems.
- Backup power sources for essential facilities.
- Alarm and fire-fighting systems.
- Lifts for staff and services.
- Access-control and security monitoring systems.
- Garages and car parks.
- Maintenance services for the buildings and shared areas.
- Courtyards and walkways between the offices.
- Planted areas around the buildings.
- Reception and waiting areas for visitors.
- Cleaning and facility management services.
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Services close to staff and visitors
The location inside Cairo Festival City provides a number of services that support the working day:
- Restaurants and cafes inside the mall and The Village.
- Shops and banking services.
- Hotels to host visitors and work teams.
- Spaces for meetings and events.
- Car services and fuel stations.
- Sports and social facilities.
- Multiple entry and exit routes.
- Residential areas close to the workplace.
- Maintenance and security services operating citywide.
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The difference between Business District and The Podium
Both belong to Cairo Festival City, but the nature of the product differs:
- Business District targets major companies, corporate headquarters and large spaces.
- The Podium offers offices starting from around 95 m² for small and medium-sized companies.
- The business district spans more than 259 thousand m² of office space.
- The Podium consists of low-rise buildings of five floors above the ground floor.
- Major companies can occupy a floor or a building inside Business District.
- The Podium offers fully finished or Core & Shell units in more flexible sizes.
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Advantages of investing in the Business District
The investment value comes from the area being an established business hub hosting large companies, along with its location near the Ring Road and the airport. Key factors include:
- Over 40 local and international companies.
- An operating base of around 26 thousand staff.
- Proximity to the airport and the Ring Road.
- Availability of restaurants, hotels and services.
- The option of buying leased units with existing contracts.
- A variety of sizes and buildings.
- Unified facility management.
- Proximity to the residential areas inside Cairo Festival City.
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Al-Futtaim Real Estate
Al-Futtaim Real Estate developed the Business District as a core part of Cairo Festival City, not as an office area separate from the rest of the project. The district benefits from the residential, commercial, hotel and educational components in the city.
The developer's role also shows in the management of facilities, infrastructure, roads and shared areas, which directly affect companies' ability to run their headquarters and receive their staff and clients.
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Frequently asked questions about the Business District
How big is the business district in Cairo Festival City?
It includes more than 259 thousand m² of office space.
How many companies are in it?
The area hosts more than 40 local and multinational companies, employing around 26 thousand staff.
Are the offices available for sale or for rent?
There are units for sale and resale, as well as spaces available for rent, depending on the building and the current listing.
What are the office prices?
They start from around EGP 24.9 million for some small offices, while large units exceed EGP 100 million. The sales team clarifies whether the office is inside Business District or The Podium.
Are leased offices available for sale?
Yes, units with existing leases appear, and the sales team clarifies the lease term, the net return and the tenant's obligations.
What is the difference between Business District and The Podium?
The business district serves major companies and large-area headquarters, while The Podium offers smaller units better suited to mid-sized companies and professional offices.
Is the project ready for work?
Yes, the area is built and local and international companies operate in it, and there are offices ready to operate or already leased.
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