Royal Meadows El Sheikh Zayed

Royal Meadows: ARCO's finished houses around the lakes in Sheikh Zayed

Royal Meadows, sometimes typed "royal medows" or "royal meadow", is a houses-only compound by ARCO Developments on 240 feddans in Sheikh Zayed. It is finished: every unit recorded with us is past its handover date, townhouses from 250 m², twin houses of 340 to 506 m², and five-bedroom villas of 640 to 759 m². The developer has no priced units on offer now, so buying in Royal Meadows today means resale from an owner, and the resale prices are in the price table on this page.

This page explains what Royal Meadows has, how to choose a house, and what to check before buying, especially since many units were handed over semi-finished.

Royal Meadows compound in Sheikh Zayed

Where is Royal Meadows located? According to the project's details, in the Second District of Sheikh Zayed, close to Al Ahly Club in Zayed, Casa compound, El Nada Hospital, the 26th of July Corridor and City Stars Zayed. Its nearest neighbours in our catalogue are The Hillage only about 400 metres away, Walk Of Cairo 1.1 km and El Patio Zahraa 1.3 km. See it under location, or the Sheikh Zayed page.

Who is Royal Meadows for?

A family that wants a ready townhouse

The fully finished 256 m² four-bedroom townhouse.

A family that wants space and a garden

Twin houses of 340 to 506 m².

An extended family

Five-bedroom villas of 640 to 759 m².

A buyer who wants to finish to their own taste

Many units are semi-finished, so the choices are yours.

Unit types in Royal Meadows

• Townhouse, 3 bedrooms, 250 to 292 m²: semi-finished.
• Townhouse, 4 bedrooms, 256 m²: fully finished.
• Twin house, 3 bedrooms, 350 m²: fully finished.
• Twin house, 4 bedrooms, 340 to 506 m²: semi-finished.
• Villa, 5 bedrooms, 640 to 759 m²: semi-finished.

What unit types are available in Royal Meadows? Only houses are recorded with us; the project's details also mention apartments, which are not in our units. Two things to note: a three-bedroom townhouse can be larger than the four-bedroom one, and the 350 m² three-bedroom twin house is larger than some four-bedroom twins, so compare by area, not rooms. And most units are semi-finished, so budget for finishing before moving in.

Townhouse, twin house or villa?

The townhouse is the compound's most affordable house and the cheapest to run, suited to a typical family. A twin house gives you one neighbour, a bigger garden and up to 506 m². A villa from 640 m² is for a family that wants a detached house and a lot of space, at much higher finishing and running costs. If you compare a finished four-bedroom townhouse with a semi-finished twin house, add the finishing cost before you decide.

Royal Meadows prices and payment plans

What are the payment plans in Royal Meadows? The developer has no priced units on offer, so no developer price or plan is recorded with us. The prices owners are asking are in the resale price table on this page, updated monthly. On resale, the owner may still owe ARCO instalments, so ask for a statement from the developer and agree in writing who pays the rest.

A ready house here or a new one nearby?

Using the cheapest unit's price per metre in new projects close by: The Hillage next door about 201,500 for villas and 158,900 for twin houses, handover 2030; El Patio Zahraa about 130,500 for townhouses; Etapa about 95,400 for twin houses. Divide the owner's price by the area, add finishing if semi-finished, and compare; then add the rent you would pay while waiting for a new house.

Amenities and services in Royal Meadows

According to the project's details: wide landscaping, lakes across the compound, maintenance, round-the-clock camera security, cleaning, gardening and spacious parking. A houses-only compound is usually quieter than mixed ones. See the amenities section for what is recorded.

The finishing budget

Semi-finished means the shell is ready and the inside is yours: floors, kitchen, bathrooms and air conditioning, and for a house also the garden and fence. On 340 m² or more, that is a large sum and months of work, so get two or three quotes before agreeing a price and use the cost in your negotiation.

The running costs of a house

A large house costs money after purchase: annual maintenance, the garden, air conditioning and electricity. A 700 m² villa costs far more each month than a 256 m² townhouse. Ask the management for the exact service charge, and ask a neighbour what they spend.

Negotiating with the owner

Resale has no price list. Check the resale table on this page, and ask how long the owner has been selling. A house on a lake usually costs more. Judge the finishing yourself and take any repairs or missing finishing off the price as you talk.

Questions to ask residents

We have no complaints recorded about Royal Meadows, so ask for yourself: maintenance and its cost, security, and the state of the lakes. Visit at different times of day; a neighbour's answer is worth more than any brochure.

Buying resale safely

• Contract: see the original contract with ARCO and the owner's proof of ownership.
• Transfer: ask ARCO about the transfer fee before agreeing a price.
• Maintenance: confirm fees are paid up to date.
• Inspection: check the structure, roof and insulation, with an engineer for a large house.

The developer

ARCO also has Dyar, Dyar Park and Bellagio published on Masharf, all in New Cairo. Since Royal Meadows is finished, you can judge its work yourself by walking the streets and looking at the houses.

Your next step

Look at the recorded units under available units and the resale prices in the price table, and read the pros and cons and FAQs. If you want a house in Royal Meadows, message Masharf on WhatsApp from the button on this page with the type and budget, and we will tell you what we can find.