Compare · September 2026
Al Dabaa vs Sidi Heneish: which should you buy in?
Across 8 compounds in Al Dabaa and 4 in Sidi Heneish, Al Dabaa runs about 178,348 EGP/m² against 158,623 EGP/m². The table below sets them side by side on price, down payment, plan length and how much is ready now.
| Al Dabaa | Sidi Heneish | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | 3.9M EGP | 5.8M EGP |
| Median price | 21.4M EGP | 31.5M EGP |
| Price per m² | 178,348 EGP | 158,623 EGP |
| Lowest down payment | 1.5% | 5% |
| Longest plan | 15 yrs | 10 yrs |
| Compounds listed | 8 | 4 |
| Ready to move | 1 | 0 |
Choose Al Dabaa if…
- your budget is the binding constraint — entry starts lower in Al Dabaa
- you want choice — Al Dabaa has more compounds to shortlist
- you want a market that is already built — Al Dabaa costs more per metre because its schools, retail and roads are operating rather than planned
- you need to move soon — more of Al Dabaa is ready or delivering this year
- the monthly instalment matters most — Al Dabaa publishes longer plans
Choose Sidi Heneish if…
- you want more space per pound — Sidi Heneish is cheaper per square metre
- you are buying larger or higher-specification stock — the typical unit in Sidi Heneish sits well above Al Dabaa
Compounds in Al Dabaa
Compounds in Sidi Heneish
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Frequently asked
Is Al Dabaa or Sidi Heneish better?
Neither is better in the abstract — they suit different buyers. Al Dabaa leads on choice and depth, while Sidi Heneish leads elsewhere. Compare the table above against your own commute, budget and timing rather than looking for a single winner.
Which is cheaper, Al Dabaa or Sidi Heneish?
On price per square metre it is Sidi Heneish. On entry price it is Al Dabaa. Those two can point different ways, which is why the cheaper area on paper is not always the cheaper purchase.
Which has better payment plans?
The longest published plan is 15 years, in Al Dabaa. Compare the monthly instalment rather than the tenor alone — a longer plan on a higher price is not automatically cheaper to carry.
Still deciding?
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