Solana Compound New Zayed

Solana Compound New Zayed: 2.5% down and 10 years of instalments

Solana Compound New Zayed is a residential compound by Ora Developers, Naguib Sawiris's company, on 316 feddans in New Zayed. The cheapest unit is a 126 m² two-bedroom apartment at EGP 15,800,000; most units need only 2.5% down with 10 years of instalments, and handover is October 2030.

The small deposit is not the only thing that stands out in Solana. The price gaps between types are very unusual: a townhouse cheaper per metre than an apartment, a 5-bedroom villa cheaper than a 4-bedroom one, and a twin house dearer than a larger standalone villa. Know these gaps and you can save millions or get more space for the same money.

Who is Solana New Zayed for?

The project has 7 unit types, from apartments to standalone villas, so each buyer has a way in:

Someone with little cash but a good income

The deposit on the 15.8 million apartment is only EGP 395,000. So less than half a million gets you into an Ora compound, with the rest over 10 years. That is a rare plan at this level.

A family that wants a house on the ground instead of an apartment

The 174 m² three-bedroom townhouse starts at 21 million, about the price of a three-bedroom apartment. We break down this comparison below.

A large family that wants a standalone villa

There are villas from 196 to 337 m² with 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms. The surprise is that the 5-bedroom villa starts cheaper than the 4-bedroom.

Someone planning to move in years from now

Handover is about four years away, and the instalments continue for six more years after that. That suits someone in no hurry who wants to lock in today's price and pay at leisure.

Townhouse, apartment or duplex?

This is the key comparison in Solana, because prices are very close while sizes differ:

• The townhouse: 174 m² with 3 bedrooms from 21,000,000, about 120,700 per m².
• Three-bedroom apartment: from 163 m² at 20,000,000, about 122,700 per m². The largest apartment is 181 m² at 21,800,000.
• The duplex: 174 m² with only two bedrooms, at 23,000,000, about 132,200 per m², and its deposit is 5%, not 2.5%.

So the townhouse is the same size as the duplex, has an extra room and costs 2 million less. Against the apartment, you pay one million more than the cheapest three-bedroom and get a house on the ground with a garden. If your budget is around 21 million, the townhouse is the clearest deal in the project.

Lofts and penthouses: are they worth it?

• Two-bedroom loft: 149 m² at 20,700,000, about 138,900 per m². That is the dearest metre among the apartments, and for almost the same money you get a 163 m² three-bedroom apartment. So this loft is for someone who likes the design itself, not the sums.
• Three-bedroom loft: 193 m² at 22,500,000, about 116,600 per m², the cheapest metre of all the apartments. Against the 181 m² apartment, you pay 700,000 more for 12 m² extra.
• The penthouse: 200 m² with 3 bedrooms at 26,300,000, about 131,500 per m². There is also a 232 m² four-bedroom penthouse whose price is not recorded with us.

Villas: the larger one is sometimes cheaper

The villas and houses are all in the The Solos district, and their prices do not follow size:

• 3-bedroom villa: 196 m² at 30,000,000, about 153,000 per m².
• 5-bedroom villa: from 245 m² at 39,000,000, about 159,200 per m².
• 4-bedroom villa: from 224 m² at 40,000,000, about 178,600 per m², up to 337 m² at 76 million.
• 3-bedroom twin house: 221 m² at 44,000,000, about 199,100 per m².

So the 5-bedroom villa is 21 m² larger than the cheapest 4-bedroom and a million cheaper. And the twin house, which shares a wall with a neighbour, is 5 million dearer than a larger standalone 5-bedroom villa. The gap may come from the position inside the compound or the view, so ask about it before choosing, but on paper the 5-bedroom villa is the best value among the villas.

What income does the instalment suit?

If the instalment is to stay under a third of household income, over 10 years:

• Two-bedroom apartment at 15.8 million: an instalment of about 128,400 a month, so an income of around 385,000.
• Three-bedroom apartment at 20 million: an instalment of about 162,500, so an income of around 488,000.
• The townhouse: an instalment of about 170,000, so an income of around 510,000.
• 5-bedroom villa: an instalment of about 316,900, so an income of around 951,000.

The small deposit is a big advantage, but note that it makes the monthly instalment higher. The deposit on the 3-bedroom villa is not recorded with us, so ask about it. These are approximate and before any increases; the details are under payment plans.

Buy now or wait until handover is closer?

Buying early here has a clear advantage: a small deposit and long instalments at today's price. The drawback is waiting until 2030 without living in or letting the unit, and buying from a model and a master plan. If you rent now and need to move soon, this project is not for you. If you are settled and in no hurry, the small deposit lets you book without draining all your savings.

Solana against its neighbours in New Zayed

Using the price per m² of the cheapest unit of the same type in nearby projects:

• Apartments: Solana about 122,700 to 125,400, The Estates Residence about 166,400, VYE SODIC about 145,300, Karmell about 102,900 and Q Hills about 66,000.
• Townhouses: Solana about 120,700, The Estates Residence about 146,600, VYE SODIC about 137,100 and Elora about 87,900.
• Villas: Solana from about 153,000, Karmell about 177,700, Jirian Nations of Sky about 161,500 and Elora about 131,500.

Solana sits mid-market: cheaper than the SODIC projects beside it for apartments and townhouses, and dearer than Elora and Q Hills. Against the big names around it the price per metre here is reasonable, and the townhouse in particular is clearly cheaper than its SODIC equivalent.

The location: New Zayed between the Dabaa axis and the Middle Ring Road

Solana lies between the Dabaa axis and the Middle Ring Road, near the Cairo–Alexandria desert road. Juhayna Square and the 26th of July axis are about a quarter of an hour away, so old Sheikh Zayed's services are within reach. Its immediate neighbours are Karmell, Elora, VYE SODIC and The Estates Residence, all one to two kilometres away.

See it under location, or browse the other projects on the New Zayed page.

Who is Ora?

In Sheikh Zayed, Ora has ZED, and in New Cairo Solana East, which carries the same name, and ZED East. If you want to know how it delivers, go and see its lived-in projects and ask the residents.

Things to know before you book

• Compare the types on paper first, then ask the developer what is on sale today in the one you chose.
• The finishing level is not recorded with us for any unit, so ask about it and get it in writing.
• If you are going for the twin house, ask why it costs more than the standalone villa, and check its place on the master plan.
• Read the pros and cons and the amenities above before deciding.

Your next step

Compare the townhouse with the apartments under available units, and turn to the FAQs for any question.

If you want to know what is available today with the exact deposit and instalment, message Masharf on WhatsApp from the button on this page, and we will send you a written offer on the unit that fits your budget.