ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KATAMEYA HEIGHTS


Neighborhoods|2.4 MIN READ|Updated on: 11 September 2026|Written by: Marwa Samir

Katameya Heights

Katameya Heights is a gated residential community in New Cairo, east of the city. It covers more than 1.8 million square metres and holds over 1,200 homes, from villas and townhouses to apartments, with round-the-clock security across the compound.

The draw is space and quiet. Landscaped lawns, mature planting and lakes run between the clusters of housing, and the whole development sits far enough east to feel separate from Cairo without being cut off from it.

Location

Downtown Cairo is roughly a 25-minute drive off-peak, and the New Administrative Capital is close by, which suits residents working there or dealing with government entities. Cairo International Airport is about the same distance again.

The compound sits between the Maadi and Heliopolis sides of the city, which is part of why it draws both Egyptian families and expats who want a compound rather than an apartment in town.

Facilities and Services

  • A 27-hole golf club, with a clubhouse overlooking the course.
  • Tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness centre and spa.
  • Restaurants inside the compound serving international and Egyptian menus.
  • An on-site medical clinic for emergencies.
  • Gated entry with 24-hour security personnel and CCTV throughout.
  • Housekeeping and concierge services on request.

The Golf Course

Katameya Heights Golf and Tennis Resort opened in 1997 and was designed by Yves Bureau. It runs to 27 holes: an 18-hole championship course at par 72, around 6,800 yards, plus a nine-hole course.

The layout was carved out of desert ground and now plays as parkland, with lakes, palm-lined corridors and raised greens. The signature hole is the 535-yard par-5 fifteenth, where the fairway bends around a lake to a well-protected green. Practice facilities include a driving range, short-game areas and putting greens, and the club has hosted international tournaments.

Villas and Apartments

Villas are the core of Katameya Heights. They run from four to seven bedrooms, most with private gardens and many with their own pool. Larger villas reach 650 square metres and above.

Apartments are also built into the compound, in one, two and three-bedroom layouts, generally with open-plan living areas and views over the golf course or the surrounding landscape.

House Solution Egypt lists villas for rent in Katameya Heights across the compound.

Dining and Activities

The compound has its own restaurants, and Cairo Festival City is a short drive for shopping, cinemas and a wider choice of dining. Beyond golf, the club's tennis courts, pools and fitness centre cover most of what residents use day to day.

Conclusion

Katameya Heights suits people who want compound living with real space, serious security and a golf course at the door, and who are willing to trade the walkability of somewhere like Maadi for it. For families relocating to Cairo with a car and a driver, it is one of the few addresses in the city that delivers all of that at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katameya Heights?

In New Cairo, east of the city, between the Maadi and Heliopolis sides. Downtown is roughly 25 minutes off-peak.

What can I rent in Katameya Heights?

Villas, from four to seven bedrooms, most with a garden and many with a private pool. Browse villas for rent in Katameya Heights.

Who designed the golf course?

Yves Bureau, in 1997. It is a 27-hole club: an 18-hole championship course at par 72 plus a nine-hole course. The Nick Faldo course in Cairo is Katameya Dunes, a separate resort.

Katameya Heights or Maadi?

Katameya Heights for space, a garden, a pool and compound security, with driving as a given. Maadi for walkable streets, the metro and the international schools. Families with children at Cairo American College or the Lycee usually pick Maadi for the school run.


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