All you need to know about Heliopolis
Heliopolis is a district near the airport and is characterized by its high class of residents and good urban design.
Heliopolis is a district near the airport and is characterized by its high class of residents and good urban design. The district is considered one of the most luxurious districts in Cairo that keeps its standards high until Now.
Advantages and disadvantages of living in Heliopolis
The district lies at an excellent location in Cairo which facilitates moving to and from it. It is also near Cairo international airport which adds another feature to the district. What is unpleasant about the district is the heavy traffic at some of its locations including Korba and Gesr El Suez.
Landmarks in Heliopolis
The landmarks and attractions in Heliopolis include:
- Presidential Palace
- Orouba Palace
- Ghaba Park
- Baron Empain Palace
- Heliopolis Library
- Maryland Park
- International Airport
- Military Academy
Main streets of Heliopolis
The district is easily reachable as it lies between a number of main roads like Salah Salem and Merghany. It is also reachable through public transportation including buses, microbuses and the Cairo Metro.
Price of square meter in Heliopolis
Among the information you need to know before making your decision to buy an apartment in Heliopolis is the prices of the district’s units to know if it suits your budget or not
Rate of price change
The prices of the apartments in Heliopolis have changed by 9% in the recent 12 months without any decline in the their demand that kept at 100% according to Aqarmap’s estimates. The average price of the square meter for apartments is EGP 6,000 while it is EGP 13,050 for villas. However, the price of the square meter reaches EGP 12,000 for apartments in Heliopolis.
Top Heliopolis districts
The Heliopolis district is large and has a number of sub districts that include intermediate level ones.
Korba
The average price of the square meter in Korba is EGP 12,700 and it is one of the oldest and most unique parts of the district. The district lies between Salah Salem, Merghany, Ittihadiya Palace and Al Khalifa El Maamoun street. The district has recently turned into a very commercial one with many restaurants and cafes, making it a visit for many. It also has a number of stores and markets and Heliopolis club and Ittihadita Palace. Korba is one of the most demanded districts in Heliopolis and one of the districts having the highest unit prices.
Gesr El Suez
Gesr El Suez street is one of the most vital ones in the district and it extended from Al Asher till Ibn Sandar street. Around Gesr El Suez lies a number of economical residences apart from the street itself. From Al Asher to Herafeyeen, Arbayeen, Hadekat Badr and Al Arab are relatively lower level residences while from Tagneed to Ibn Sander and Kobri Al Kobba are economical but relatively higher lever residences. The areas surrounding have an average price of EGP 2850 for each square meter.
Ard Al Golf
One of the most luxurious districts of Heliopolis that lies between Nasr City and other parts of the district. The average price of the square meter in the district is EGP 9,350. The district is bordered by Al Nasr road, Nozha street, Thawra street and Merghany street. It has City Stars, one of the most famous malls in Cairo.
* Please note that all prices mentioned in this article are for the first quarter of 2019 and subject to change, and we in Aqarmap try to update them regularly in our prices guide of districts. Choose between different spaces and styles in the best compounds in Heliopolis, you would find many payment plans that suit all.