Compare · September 2026
Ras El Hekma vs Al Alamein: which should you buy in?
Across 46 compounds in Ras El Hekma and 12 in Al Alamein, Ras El Hekma runs about 168,485 EGP/m² against 82,112 EGP/m². The table below sets them side by side on price, down payment, plan length and how much is ready now.
| Ras El Hekma | Al Alamein | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | 5.9M EGP | 4.2M EGP |
| Median price | 27.8M EGP | 11.5M EGP |
| Price per m² | 168,485 EGP | 82,112 EGP |
| Lowest down payment | 2.5% | 5% |
| Longest plan | 15 yrs | 12 yrs |
| Compounds listed | 46 | 12 |
| Ready to move | 6 | 7 |
Choose Ras El Hekma if…
- you want choice — Ras El Hekma has more compounds to shortlist
- you want a market that is already built — Ras El Hekma costs more per metre because its schools, retail and roads are operating rather than planned
- you are buying larger or higher-specification stock — the typical unit in Ras El Hekma sits well above Al Alamein
- the monthly instalment matters most — Ras El Hekma publishes longer plans
Choose Al Alamein if…
- you want more space per pound — Al Alamein is cheaper per square metre
- your budget is the binding constraint — entry starts lower in Al Alamein
- you need to move soon — more of Al Alamein is ready or delivering this year
Compounds in Ras El Hekma
Compounds in Al Alamein
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Frequently asked
Is Ras El Hekma or Al Alamein better?
Neither is better in the abstract — they suit different buyers. Ras El Hekma leads on choice and depth, while Al Alamein leads elsewhere. Compare the table above against your own commute, budget and timing rather than looking for a single winner.
Which is cheaper, Ras El Hekma or Al Alamein?
On price per square metre it is Al Alamein. On entry price it is Al Alamein. 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 Ras El Hekma. Compare the monthly instalment rather than the tenor alone — a longer plan on a higher price is not automatically cheaper to carry.
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