Area guide

6th of October City Real Estate — Districts, Projects and Prices

AFThe AqarFlow team19 August 202611 min read

Last reviewed: 19 August 2026

6th of October is one of West Cairo’s largest and oldest new cities. It combines established districts, universities, industrial and commercial zones, Northern Expansions and major communities such as O West, Mountain View iCity October, Keeva and Palm Hills projects.

“October” is frequently used as a broad marketing label. Established 6 October, October Gardens, New October, Sheikh Zayed and New Zayed are not interchangeable. Confirm the official plot before comparing prices.

Market Sub-Areas

Area	Typical stock	Key check
Established districts	Apartments and mature services	Building condition, street and parking
Northern Expansions	Newer communities	Plot, delivery and live services
Juhayna/26 July corridor	Retail, business and residential	Congestion and gate access
Wahat Road	Large planned communities	Travel time and surrounding services
Desert Road side	Villas and West Cairo communities	Correct October/Zayed classification
Industrial zones	Operational and logistics property	Licence, transport and environment

Selected Developers and Projects

Developer	Examples in October
Orascom Development	O West, Fera Residences
Mountain View	iCity October and its phases, Chillout Park, October Park
Palm Hills Developments	Palm Hills October portfolio; Badya in New October
Al Ahly Sabbour	Keeva
New Giza Developments	New Giza
Arabia Holding	Sun Capital
Arab Developers Holding	Nyoum October
HDP	Club Hills Residence

Major Communities

O West

Orascom officially places O West in the heart of 6th of October City, directly on Wahat Road. Compare apartments, duplexes and villas separately and distinguish delivered inventory from off-plan phases.

Mountain View iCity October

Mountain View describes iCity October as a 500-acre community with about 8,000 units and access toward Mall of Arabia and Juhayna Square. Prices for Lagoon Beach Park or MV Park are phase-specific.

Keeva

Al Ahly Sabbour positions Keeva as an October City address in West Cairo. Verify the unit type, phase and contractual handover.

Palm Hills and Badya

Palm Hills has several West Cairo projects. Name the exact community rather than writing “Palm Hills October.” The developer describes Badya as being in “new 6th of October,” so it should be labelled accordingly.

Price Snapshots — 19 August 2026

Project	Type/phase	Published starting price
O West	Apartments	EGP 7,305,000
O West	Duplexes	EGP 19,492,000
O West	Standalone villas	EGP 33,711,000
Lagoon Beach Park – iCity	Developer phase	EGP 11,530,571
Keeva	Visible apartment phase	EGP 13,800,000
Nyoum October	Northern Expansions apartments	EGP 9,450,000
Sun Capital	Multiple types	EGP 4,950,000
Up West	Apartments	EGP 9,612,000
The Sage – One33	Phase/multiple	EGP 16,000,000
Bamboo III	Townhouse phase	EGP 23,473,000

How to Compare

Confirm 6 October, October Gardens, New October or Zayed.
Match property type, size, finish and delivery.
Separate developer sale from resale.
Calculate the full instalment total and cash equivalent.
Add maintenance, club, parking and assignment fees.
Inspect progress and live operation.
Test real peak travel time.
For villas, compare plot, built-up and garden areas.

Living and Investment

The city offers broad price and housing diversity, universities, hospitals, malls, employment and industrial areas. Its scale also creates long travel times, car dependence and major differences between districts.

Residential investors should test achieved rent for the target tenant segment—families, students or employees—after vacancy, maintenance and brokerage. Commercial investors should verify permitted activity, frontage, parking, loading, management and real surrounding occupancy.

Benefits

Wide property and price range.
Mature services, education, healthcare, retail and employment.
Ready, resale and off-plan inventory.
Strong West Cairo road connections.
Open districts and gated-community options.

Risks and Trade-offs

Location inside the large city can change the daily experience completely.
Congested corridors and entrances at peak times.
Uneven services and building quality.
Car dependence in many areas.
Marketing confusion with adjacent cities.
High community fees in premium projects.

Buyer Checklist

Match the project to its official city and plot.
Review allocation/title and available licences.
Visit the gate, phase and unit/site.
Calculate total price and mandatory costs.
Review finishing, delivery and delay clauses.
Review assignment and resale restrictions.
Inspect utilities for ready property.
Test peak-hour access.
Check live services, not only master-plan amenities.
Use independent legal review for a material purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 October the same as October Gardens?

No. They are adjacent but distinct markets with different locations, projects, services and prices.

Is New October the established 6 October City?

No. New October is a newer expansion that includes Badya and other areas. Label it clearly in project pages and breadcrumbs.

Is O West in 6 October?

Yes. Orascom officially places it in the heart of 6th of October on Wahat Road.

Is iCity October the same as iCity New Cairo?

No. They are separate Mountain View communities in West and East Cairo.

Is October cheaper than Sheikh Zayed?

Some established districts may offer lower entry points, but premium new communities can match or exceed Sheikh Zayed pricing. Compare like for like.

Always verify official documents, site progress and developer licences before making any contractual commitment.

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