6th of October City
A large, established city west of Giza with universities, industry and a wide range of housing.
Illustrative visual of 6th of October City — not a photograph of a listed property
6th of October is one of the older new cities, which means it is properly established. It has universities, industry, hospitals and a very broad range of housing, from modest apartments to large compounds.
That range is its strength. It accommodates students, families and budgets that would not stretch to the newest eastern developments.
6th of October City is good for
- Students at the universities based there
- Families looking for a wider range of budgets
- People working on the western side
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone who needs to be in central or eastern Cairo daily
- People who want a uniformly high-end environment
Lifestyle
Varied and established. University life, residential districts and industry side by side, with malls and services throughout.
Getting around
Car-dependent, with good connections west and to Giza. Long commute to eastern Cairo.
Schools, healthcare and shopping
- Schools
- Universities and a range of schools.
- Healthcare
- Established hospitals.
- Shopping
- Major malls and retail.
Advantages
- Established and well serviced
- Wide range of housing and budgets
- Strong university and student demand
Things to consider
- Quality varies substantially across the city
- Far from eastern Cairo
- Location within the city matters a great deal
Market information
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