Ghoneim Developments Group has built much of its reputation on picking locations that other developers overlook, and The Novelist Mokattam is a good example of that instinct. The Novelist Mokattam compound sits on the upper plateau of Mokattam, a part of Cairo that has quietly become one of the more sought-after residential pockets in the city, and it’s designed around the idea that a home should feel calm without being cut off from everything else.
Overview of The Novelist Mokattam
The The Novelist Mokattam brings together studios and apartments in a setting shaped by green corridors, artificial lakes, and a layout that gives most units a clear line of sight over the surrounding area. Prices start from 2,400,000 EGP, with unit sizes beginning at 68 square meters, and payment terms that stretch up to 8 years. It’s a project built for people who want a permanent home and for those looking at Mokattam as a long-term investment.
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Location of The Novelist Mokattam
Location is really the headline feature here. The Novelist Mokattam occupies a strategic spot at the top of the Mokattam plateau, roughly 200 meters above the New Mokattam Corniche, which gives it a natural advantage most projects in Greater Cairo simply can’t replicate. Being elevated also means better air quality and views that change depending on which side of the compound you’re standing on.
Beyond the view, the site was chosen because it sits close to the roads and districts that Cairo residents actually use day to day, which matters more than it sounds once you’re commuting to work or picking kids up from school.
Nearby Landmarks to The Novelist Mokattam
A few minutes in any direction from The Novelist puts you within reach of most of the city’s key districts. Here’s how the surrounding areas line up:
- New Cairo is about 10 minutes away.
- Downtown Cairo can be reached in roughly 15 minutes.
- The Ring Road is accessible within 15 minutes.
- Nasr City sits around 16 minutes from the compound.
- Cairo International Airport is about 20 minutes away.
- New Cairo’s Fifth Settlement is only a few minutes further.
- La Verde Mokattam is about 10 minutes away
- The Suez Road runs close by, connecting the compound to other parts of Egypt.
- Maadi is also within easy reach, a short drive from the gates.
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Design of The Novelist Mokattam
The design brief for The Novelist leaned heavily on the idea of a compound that feels like it was planned around people rather than just buildings. Soft, calming color palettes run throughout the exteriors, and artificial lakes and waterfalls are worked into the landscape so that even units set back from the main view still get something pleasant to look at.
Ghoneim Developments Group brought in ICE, a firm known for its design work across the region, along with architect Omar Akil, to lead the master plan. The result is a layout that tries to balance density with breathing room, rather than packing buildings tightly together the way some newer compounds do.
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Area of The Novelist Mokattam
The Novelist Mokattam spreads across 31 feddans, and the split between built-up area and open space is deliberately generous: about 70% of the land is given over to green spaces, walkways, and landscaping, while buildings and residential units take up the remaining 30%. That ratio is part of what gives the project its low-density feel, even with a full range of services on site.
Unit Types and Spaces at The Novelist Mokattam
Unit sizes were set up to cover a fairly wide range of buyers, from single professionals to families looking for something bigger. The main options are:
- Studios starting from 68 square meters.
- Apartments ranging between 122 and 131 square meters.
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Services of The Novelist Mokattam
Day-to-day life in the compound is supported by a mix of essential services and the kind of extras that make a place worth staying in over the weekend rather than driving out. On the essentials side, residents get:
- Round-the-clock security along with CCTV coverage across the compound.
- Ongoing maintenance and cleaning teams to keep common areas and facilities running smoothly.
- Parking space sized to handle the number of residents comfortably.
- A conference hall equipped for meetings and small events.
- Green spaces and landscaping surrounding the residential blocks.
- Electronic gates that manage entry and exit into the compound.
On top of that, the compound is set up with a set of amenities aimed at everyday comfort and leisure:
- Swimming pools of varying sizes and depths, suitable for different age groups.
- Restaurants and cafés covering a range of cuisines.
- Retail outlets for everyday shopping without leaving the compound.
- A fully equipped gym with modern equipment.
- Sports courts for residents who play regularly.
- A dedicated, safety-focused kids’ area.
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Prices of The Novelist Mokattam
Pricing at The Novelist reflects the location and the finish level, but it’s still positioned to be reachable for a wide range of buyers rather than a narrow luxury segment. Studios start from 2,400,000 EGP, while apartments begin at 4,655,000 EGP. As with most projects still in the sales phase, these figures can shift depending on market conditions, unit orientation, floor level, and the view attached to a given unit, so it’s worth confirming current pricing directly before making a decision.
Payment Plan of The Novelist Mokattam
Ghoneim Developments Group has structured the payment options to give buyers some flexibility depending on how much they want to pay upfront versus spread out over time. The available plans are:
- 7% down payment, with the balance paid over 5 years.
- 10% down payment, with installments spread over 6 years.
- 15% down payment, with the remainder paid across 7 years.
- 20% down payment, with installments extending over 8 years.
Units are handed over three years after contract signing, delivered in half-finish condition.
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Investment Opportunity at The Novelist Mokattam
For buyers thinking about this as an investment rather than just a home, the location does a lot of the heavy lifting. Sitting at the top of the Mokattam plateau, close to the Ring Road and within reach of most of Greater Cairo, the compound is well positioned for resale demand once the surrounding area matures further.
That positioning gives owners a couple of realistic paths: sell the unit later at a premium once the compound is fully built out and occupied, or rent it out for steady monthly income. Either way, real estate in a location like this tends to hold its value better than more exposed asset classes when the wider economy goes through rough patches.
About Ghoneim Developments Group
Ghoneim Developments Group has been active in the Egyptian real estate market since 1968, when it was founded by engineer Kamal Ghoneim. Over the decades, the company built a track record of projects that performed well with buyers and investors alike, which is part of why a project like The Novelist carries some built-in credibility before a single unit is delivered.
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Previous Projects by Ghoneim Developments Group
Before The Novelist, Ghoneim Developments Group’s most notable work in the area was Say Mokattam, a compound that helped establish the company’s presence on the plateau and set the tone for the kind of projects it would go on to build there.
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