Mountain View iCity New Cairo project:

Overview of iCity New Cairo: iCity New Cairo, developed by Mountain View, redefines residential living by offering more than just a housing complex. It’s an integrated city within Cairo, designed to meet all your needs in one place. The project spans a vast 500-acre area, divided into five distinct districts or islands, each with its own amenities and identity. Notably, iCity New Cairo stands out for being Egypt and the Middle East’s first fully integrated green, sustainable, and smart city. Its innovative 4D architectural style incorporates layered parks and outdoor spaces, maximizing naturalistic views.

Master Plan & Major Facilities:

• Residential Area (“Islands”): A diverse range of apartments, standalone villas, townhouses, twin houses, and duplexes, all designed with smart technologies and a focus on green living.
• Parks: Six parks within the city—Lagoon Park, Royal Park, Creek Park, Central Park, Mountain Park, and Club Park—provide recreational spaces.
• iDrive Area: The sole driving zone in the city ensures traffic-free streets.
• Corniche: A 15km corniche connects all parks, offering walking, jogging, and biking trails.
• 4D Design Concept:
  • 1st Dimension: Green areas and gardens.
  • 2nd Dimension: Motorways and parking (introducing the iDrive concept).
  • 3rd Dimension: The corniche connecting the entire city.
  • 4th Dimension: Residential areas, separate from commercial and entertainment zones.

• Additional Facilities:
  • Mountain View Sporting Club: Offers sports facilities like tennis, paddle tennis, basketball, and swimming. Unique hobby-based programs help members pursue professional athletic careers.
  • Administrative Strip: Equipped offices, co-working spaces, and networking zones for businesses.
  • Retail Area: Food, beverage, and shopping stores.
  • Educational Facilities: Internationally renowned schools.
  • Fitness Centers: Promoting mental and physical well-being.

services, location, property types, and unique selling points of iCity New Cairo:

1. Services:
   • iCity New Cairo offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
     • Smart gates
     • Garbage management systems
     • Wastewater management systems
     • Renewable and solar energy plans
     • Firefighting systems
     • CCTV security services
     • Face recognition smart systems leveraging advanced technologies.

1. Location:
   • Strategically located, iCity New Cairo overlooks the Eastern Ring Road.
   • Proximity to key destinations:
     • 4 minutes from the Suez Road
     • 11 minutes from Mountain View II
     • 15 minutes from Mountain View I
     • 17 minutes from the American University in Cairo (AUC) New Cairo campus
     • 25 minutes from El Thawra Street.

1. Property Types:
   • iCity New Cairo features a diverse mix of properties:
     • Residential units: Apartments, standalone villas, townhouses, twin houses, and duplexes.
     • Commercial and administrative units: Offices and retail stores.
     • Varied layouts, sizes, options, and price rates, all emphasizing smart technologies and eco-friendly living.
   • The project includes two phases: Heartwork and Lagoon Beach Park.

1. Advantages & Unique Selling Points:
   • Green, sustainable, and eco-friendly lifestyle.
   • Access to professional sports and athletic facilities at the Mountain View Club.
   • Convenience of having all essential amenities within the gated community.
   • Seamless living experience supported by smart technologies.
   • Excellent location for easy access to important destinations.
2. Architecture:
   • Collaborating with renowned architects (CallisonRTKL and DMA Design Engineering), iCity New Cairo boasts a masterful design.
   • Key architectural features:
     • 4D concept: Layering the city into interconnected yet harmonious phases.
     • 15km corniche linking the entire city.
     • Use of simple raw materials for a naturalistic feel.

• Developer: Mountain View Development Company
  • Mountain View has established itself as a prominent player in the Egyptian real estate market.
  • The company initially started as “Dar El Mimar for Architecture and Decor” (DMG) in 2005.
  • Under the leadership of Eng. Amr Soliman, Mountain View incubated and added two specialized companies named Curve and Idrak.
  • With over 15 years of experience, Mountain View is now a leading developer in residential, mixed-use, and resort projects.
  • Notable projects by Mountain View include:
    • Mountain View Hyde Park
    • New Cairo Mountain View iCity
    • iCity Mountain View October
    • Mountain View October Park
    • Evia North Coast
    • HeartWork
    • Mountain View Chillout Park
    • Mountain View 1 Extension
    • Mountain View Executive Residence Katameya
    • Mountain View 2

• Area of iCity New Cairo:
  • New Cairo City spans approximately 85,000 acres and hosts various high-end projects and compounds.
  • Educational, recreational, and medical facilities in New Cairo include:
    • American University in Cairo (AUC)
    • International School of Choueifat
    • Cairo Festival City Mall (CFC)
    • German University in Cairo (GUC)
    • Canadian International College (CIC)
    • Future University in Egypt (FUE)
    • Point 90 Mall
    • Al Ahly Sporting Club
    • 5A Waterway
    • Arabella Plaza Mall
    • Wadi Degla Club

• Location of New Cairo:
  • New Cairo is situated between Heliopolis and Maadi.
  • It overlooks major roads, including the Ring Road, South 90th Street, North 90th Street, Cairo-Suez Road, and El-Moshir Tantawy Axis.
  • Distances from key locations:
    • 27 km from Cairo International Airport (approximately 30 minutes by car)
    • 35 km from Downtown Cairo (about 1 hour by car)
    • 80 km from 6th October City (slightly over 1 hour by car)
    • 130 km from Ain Sokhna (less than 2 hours by car)