Cityscape Egypt, one of Egypt and the region’s leading real estate events, has announced a strategic partnership with global real estate consultancy Knight Frank, naming the firm the official Content and Knowledge Partner for the 15th edition of the Cityscape Egypt exhibition and summit.
The partnership marks a new step in Cityscape Egypt’s efforts to strengthen its role as an integrated real estate knowledge and investment platform, providing developers, investors, and decision-makers with access to market data, expert insights, and trusted analysis alongside the latest real estate investment opportunities.
Under the partnership, Knight Frank will provide exclusive market content, research, and analysis throughout the exhibition and summit program. The collaboration is expected to contribute to discussions around the future of the Egyptian real estate market, while giving investors and developers deeper insights into local and regional market trends.
Cityscape Egypt and Knight Frank Strengthen Real Estate Market Insights
The partnership reflects Cityscape Egypt’s broader strategy to combine real estate investment opportunities with market knowledge and data-driven insights.
Through Knight Frank’s contribution, participants will gain access to analysis covering market trends, emerging investment opportunities, and capital flows. The initiative aims to support more informed investment decisions, enhance transparency, and contribute to the sustainable growth of Egypt’s real estate sector.
Knight Frank is among the world’s leading real estate consultancy firms, with its research and market reports widely used by investors, developers, and decision-makers seeking insights into real estate trends and emerging opportunities.
New Capital Leads Egypt’s Most Attractive Residential Investment Destinations
According to Knight Frank’s latest report on the Egyptian real estate market in 2025, interest among global and regional investors continues to grow.
The New Administrative Capital ranked first among the most attractive residential destinations, accounting for 33.9% of investor interest. It was followed by the North Coast at 28%, while New Cairo ranked third at 27.1%.
The New Capital also topped the list of major projects attracting investor interest, with a share of 38.4%. New Zayed, Mostakbal City, and El Alamein followed collectively at 26.7%.
These figures highlight the continued importance of major urban development destinations in shaping Egypt’s real estate investment landscape.
Gulf Investors Show Strong Interest in Egypt’s Real Estate Market
Knight Frank’s report also pointed to strong indications of continued interest from Gulf investors in the Egyptian real estate market in 2026.
According to the report, 49% of Saudi investors and 36% of UAE investors expressed an intention to invest in the Egyptian market.
The findings also revealed that 51% of investors plan to purchase properties as holiday homes, while 20% are considering properties as primary residences and 13% are looking at real estate for capital investment purposes.
Residential Real Estate Tops Investor Preferences at 61%
Residential real estate emerged as the most attractive sector among investors, accounting for 61% of preferences.
Office space ranked second at 49%, followed by branded residences at 45%.
The findings underline the continued strength of the residential real estate market in Egypt, while also highlighting growing interest in specialized and premium property segments.
Branded Residences Attract 81% of Global Investors
Interest in branded residences was particularly strong within the luxury real estate segment.
Knight Frank’s findings showed that 81% of global investors expressed interest in purchasing branded residences, highlighting the growing appeal of properties associated with established hospitality and lifestyle brands.
The report also showed significant differences in investment budgets among investors.
Around 24% of investors allocated budgets of less than USD 1 million, while 20% had budgets ranging between USD 20 million and USD 30 million. Another 16% allocated between USD 2 million and USD 3 million.
German Investors Record the Highest Average Purchase Budget
The report also highlighted differences in average property purchase budgets by investor nationality.
German investors recorded the highest average purchase budget at approximately USD 17.7 million, followed by investors from the UAE at USD 16.2 million.
Saudi investors ranked third with an average budget of USD 9.4 million, followed by UK investors at USD 5 million.
Meanwhile, the average purchase budget among US investors stood at approximately USD 400,000.
Cityscape Egypt: Investors Need Data and Market Knowledge
Robier Daniel, Exhibition Director of Cityscape Egypt, said the real estate sector has undergone significant transformation in recent years, creating a growing need for platforms that offer more than project showcases.
He noted that investors and developers increasingly require access to knowledge, data, and market analysis to better understand changing market conditions and identify emerging opportunities.
Daniel described the partnership with Knight Frank as an important step in Cityscape Egypt’s development into an integrated platform combining the exhibition, summit, and trusted market analysis.
He added that the collaboration would help stakeholders across the real estate sector gain a deeper understanding of the market, identify future opportunities, and improve the quality of investment decisions.
Knight Frank Highlights the Importance of Accurate Real Estate Data
Zeinab Adel, Partner and Head of Egypt at Knight Frank, said the Egyptian real estate market is experiencing an important phase of growth and development.
She attributed this momentum to major urban development projects and increasing interest from regional and international investors.
Adel emphasized that access to accurate data and independent real estate analysis has become more important than ever as market dynamics continue to evolve.
She added that the partnership with Cityscape Egypt would provide an opportunity to deliver Knight Frank’s market insights directly to developers, investors, and decision-makers, supporting greater transparency and investment decisions based on a clearer understanding of market conditions.
Cityscape Egypt Combines Real Estate Investment and Knowledge
Cityscape Egypt brings together real estate developers, investors, experts, and industry professionals from across the Egyptian market.
Beyond showcasing the latest real estate projects in Egypt, the event offers a comprehensive knowledge program through Cityscape Talks, featuring panel discussions and specialized workshops.
The program addresses key topics shaping the future of the real estate sector, including sustainability, smart cities, emerging real estate products, investment trends, and the future of urban development.
Through its partnership with Knight Frank and its wider knowledge program, Cityscape Egypt is strengthening its position as a platform that connects real estate investment, market intelligence, and industry knowledge.
Cityscape Egypt Expands Its Role in Egypt’s Real Estate Investment Landscape
The strategic partnership with Knight Frank represents another step in Cityscape Egypt’s efforts to expand its role beyond traditional property exhibitions.
By combining real estate investment opportunities with independent market research, expert analysis, and industry discussions, the event aims to provide developers, investors, and decision-makers with the tools and insights needed to navigate Egypt’s evolving real estate market.
With residential properties continuing to lead investor preferences, strong interest from Gulf investors, and growing demand for branded residences, the latest market indicators highlight the diverse opportunities emerging across Egypt’s real estate investment sector.
