Author: Khaled Hamdy

A Name 2,000 Years in the Making

The name Marsa Baghush is not a marketing invention. In Roman times, the entire bay of Sidi Heneish at this stretch of the Mediterranean was known as the Port of Bacchus, Marsa Baghush in its Arabized form, honoring the deity associated with vineyards, harvest, and celebration. The Coptic version of the name preserved it through centuries of settlement and trade on this coastline. When architect Shehab Mazhar chose that name for his project at KM 230 in Sidi Heneish, he was making a statement about place and permanence: that the most compelling coastal projects are those rooted in where they are, not just what they contain.

Marsa Baghush North Coast is the flagship project of Continental Developments, a three-way partnership led by Shehab Mazhar, the architect responsible for El Gouna’s masterplan, Palm Hills October City, and the Hacienda Red village. Mazhar brought in Concrete Plus as the construction partner and Hesham Abouseif as the business strategist, creating a company built specifically around this project and those that will follow it. The result is a development that reads less like a standard North Coast compound and more like an architect’s direct response to what the best of Sidi Heneish demands: low density, deep green, and design that earns its place.

Marsa Baghush North Coast spans 338 acres at KM 230 in Sidi Heneish with 1.4 kilometres of beachfront, six Crystal Lagoons licensed from Crystal Lagoons International, a 17-acre botanical garden containing 3,500 plant varieties, and a built footprint of just 13 percent. Prices start from EGP 12,900,000. This is the full guide.

Where Is Marsa Baghush North Coast Located?

Marsa Baghush North Coast is located at approximately KM 230 on the Alexandria-Marsa Matrouh International Coastal Road, in the Sidi Heneish area. The project sits 12 km west of Almaza Bay, 21 km from the Ras El Hekma zone, 48 km from Marsa Matrouh, and approximately 237 km from Alexandria. The New Fouka Road provides access from Cairo in under 2.5 hours, and the Dabaa Road provides an additional connection for those coming from the El Alamein axis.

The KM 230 position places Marsa Baghush North Coast at the point where the coastline transitions into the cleaner, lighter turquoise water characteristic of the Sidi Heneish bay. Almaza Bay, the pioneer of this stretch since 2014, sits 12 km to the east. Silver Sands ORA, Hacienda Heneish, and the broader Sidi Heneish corridor development all reinforce that this section of the coast is now firmly in the North Coast premium tier.

Nearby Landmarks and Distances

Destination	Distance and Time
Almaza Bay North Coast	12 km east. The pioneer of Sidi Heneish.
Silver Sands ORA	KM 243, Sidi Heneish corridor.
Hacienda Heneish (Palm Hills)	KM 247, same corridor.
Ras El Hekma zone	21 km east.
El Alamein International Airport	Accessible via the Dabaa Road connection.
New Fouka Road (Cairo)	Under 2.5 hours from Cairo.
Marsa Matrouh	48 km west, approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
Alexandria	237 km east.

 

The Sidi Heneish corridor between KM 221 and KM 250 has seen more developer launches in the past three years than any comparable stretch of the North Coast outside the Ras El Hekma zone itself. Marsa Baghush North Coast at KM 230 sits in the middle of that corridor, positioned between established projects to the east and the cleaner, quieter water that characterises the westward stretch toward Matrouh.

Key Advantages and Selling Points of Marsa Baghush North Coast

• The architect behind Marsa Baghush North Coast is the same one who planned El Gouna, shaped Palm Hills, and designed Hacienda Red. Shehab Mazhar founded his architectural practice in 1978 and has spent 47 years shaping Egypt’s most significant coastal and urban communities. The Tahrir Square renovation and the Mustakbal City landscaping are also in his portfolio. Choosing a developer for a coastal investment is always partly a bet on who is building it. At Marsa Baghush North Coast, that answer carries one of the most credible CVs in Egyptian real estate.
• Only 13 percent of 338 acres is built upon. This is the foundational design decision that governs everything at Marsa Baghush North Coast. When 87 percent of a site is dedicated to green spaces, water features, and amenities, the residential clusters feel like they are set inside a park rather than a development. The consequence for daily life is real: less noise, more air, no sensation of being squeezed between units.
• Six Crystal Lagoons built under a direct license from Crystal Lagoons International, the patent holder for swimmable lagoon technology. Each lagoon is distributed across the residential clusters of Marsa Baghush North Coast, creating swimmable blue water within walking distance of every unit. Crystal Lagoons International licenses its technology selectively and requires specific engineering and water quality standards that basic developers cannot meet. The six licensed lagoons at Marsa Baghush North Coast are a construction credential, not a marketing claim.
• A 17-acre botanical garden with 3,500 plant varieties. This is not a landscaped garden in the standard North Coast sense. Seventeen acres is roughly the size of 12 football pitches dedicated exclusively to a curated botanical collection. Shehab Mazhar integrated a culinary farm within the broader botanical concept: guests and residents can select fresh herbs and spices directly from the garden for use in dining. Rosemary, lemon, parsley, bay leaves, basil. It is the only known culinary farm concept active on the Egyptian North Coast.
• The ancient name anchors a design philosophy: the ‘less is more’ approach. Mazhar has built his practice on the idea that architecture serves a place rather than imposing on it. At Marsa Baghush North Coast, the raw and earthy design tones of The Vineyard, the botanical integration throughout the masterplan, and the decision to leave 87 percent of the land unbuilt all reflect a consistent commitment to that principle. The result is a project that reads visually quiet while being experientially rich.
• The Aqua Heneish Hotel within the development provides five-star hospitality services for residents and guests. The hotel is integrated within the Marsa Baghush North Coast masterplan, giving unit owners access to hotel-grade services year-round without requiring a separate booking.

 

Total Project Area and Masterplan

Marsa Baghush North Coast covers 338 acres in Sidi Heneish at KM 230, with a project depth of 1.5 kilometres from the coastline. The beachfront extends 1.4 kilometres in total, of which 600 metres are fine white sandy beach that is directly swimmable. The remaining beachfront includes access points and coastal infrastructure for the various residential clusters.

The masterplan organises the project into five named residential clusters, each with its own character, lagoon access, and relationship to the botanical garden and beach. The Plum Line occupies the beachfront directly. The Vineyard, The Lemon Bliss, The Jasmine Villas, and The Olive Grove occupy progressively interior positions within the 338 acres, all connected to the Crystal Lagoons. The Fig Cluster provides entry-level access to the overall project.

Key Metric	Confirmed Figure
Total area	338 acres in Sidi Heneish, KM 230
Project depth	1.5 km from coastline
Beachfront	1.4 km total, 600 m swimmable sandy beach
Built footprint	13% — 87% dedicated to green and water
Crystal Lagoons	6 swimmable, licensed from Crystal Lagoons International
Botanical Garden	17 acres, 3,500 plant varieties
Hotel	Aqua Heneish Hotel (five-star) within the masterplan

Unit Types and Sizes at Marsa Baghush North Coast

Marsa Baghush North Coast is organised into seven named clusters, each with a distinct design character and position within the masterplan. The full range runs from entry-level cluster chalets through to large beachfront villas delivered as core and shell for buyers who want to personalise their finish.

The Plum Line – Beachfront Villas

The Plum Line sits directly on the Mediterranean beachfront, offering three rows of one-storey five and six-bedroom villas delivered as core and shell. Each villa features an infinity horizon pool designed to merge with the sea and sky. P1 is 615 sqm across two levels. P2 is 395 sqm across two levels.

The Vineyard – Single-Floor Standalone Villas

Raw and earthy tones, panoramic sea and lagoon views, white sand beach flowing from the doorstep. Three configurations: V1 at 265 sqm, V2 at 270 sqm, and V3 at 270 sqm, all single-floor with 4 bedrooms plus nanny and driver rooms.

The Lemon Bliss – Two-Storey Villas

Lagoon views from both floors, maximising light and space. Three configurations: LB1 at 310 sqm, LB2 at 325 sqm, LB3 at 325 sqm, with 4 to 5 bedrooms plus nanny and driver rooms.

The Jasmine Villas – Fully Finished Standalone Villas

Three-bedroom standalone residences at 170 sqm. The Jasmine Villas are the only cluster at Marsa Baghush North Coast delivered fully finished. Starting price confirmed at EGP 25,200,000.

The Melon Villas – Semi-Attached Villas

Two semi-attached units per building with a 4-metre elevation between rows for enhanced privacy and natural light. M1 at 275 sqm and M2 at 403 sqm, with 4 to 5 bedrooms.

The Olive Grove – Standalone Chalets

Ground and upper configurations offering either a garden or a penthouse terrace. O1 runs from 190 to 255 sqm, O2 from 235 to 365 sqm, O3 from 210 to 320 sqm.

The Fig Cluster – Cluster Chalets

Entry-level access to Marsa Baghush North Coast. Four cluster types (F1 to F4) ranging from 115 to 350 sqm, with ground, first floor, and penthouse configurations across each.

 

 

Latest Project Updates – 2025 to 2026

Marsa Baghush North Coast launched officially with its 2025 brochure, with sales active and delivery timelines tied to the chosen payment plan. Continental Developments’ two-plan structure gives buyers the choice between a 2027 delivery (Plan B, 10% down with shorter installments) and a 2029 delivery (Plan A, 5% down with 8 years). The 33% cash discount on full payment is the most significant price incentive in the current Sidi Heneish corridor.

The KM 230 location that Shehab Mazhar selected is seeing accelerating infrastructure investment as the North Coast corridor extends westward from the Ras El Hekma zone. The Fouka Road has already reduced Cairo drive times significantly. The airport under construction within Ras El Hekma City at Q4 2026 target opening will change the accessibility equation for the entire Sidi Heneish to Matrouh stretch once operational.

Facilities and Amenities

Water and Nature

• Six Crystal Lagoons, swimmable, distributed across all five residential clusters. Licensed from Crystal Lagoons International.
• 1.4 km beachfront with 600 metres of directly swimmable white sand.
• 17-acre botanical garden with 3,500 plant varieties. The only botanical garden of this scale on the Egyptian North Coast.
• Culinary farm: guests select fresh herbs and spices directly from the garden for dining use.

Hotel and Hospitality

• Aqua Heneish Hotel within the Marsa Baghush North Coast masterplan. Five-star hospitality services available to residents and guests year-round.
• Beach bar with dining and beverages on the beachfront.
• Beachfront restaurants with sea-facing dining.

Sports and Wellness

• Fitness platform (a dedicated outdoor fitness hub, not a standard gym).
• Football and volleyball courts.
• Kids park and children’s pool.
• Water sports and lagoon activities across the six Crystal Lagoons.

Community

• 30-acre commercial sector.
• Water desalination plant providing independent water supply.
• 24-hour gated security and maintenance services.
• Pets allowed within the resort.

 

Continental Developments – Shehab Mazhar’s Vision Delivered

Continental Developments is the development vehicle built around Marsa Baghush North Coast. The three founding partners bring distinct expertise to the same table: Shehab Mazhar as the architect and creative director with 47 years of portfolio credentials including El Gouna masterplanning, Palm Hills October, and Hacienda Red; Concrete Plus as the construction partner providing engineering execution; and Hesham Abouseif as the business and strategic lead.

There is a common confusion in the market between Continental Developments and SQM Developments. SQM is Shehab Mazhar’s long-standing architectural consultancy, founded in 1978, which has designed many of Egypt’s most significant coastal and urban projects. Continental Developments is the newer real estate entity created specifically for Marsa Baghush North Coast and subsequent projects. SQM provides the architectural expertise. Continental Developments is the developer.

Shehab Mazhar’s architectural legacy is the central credential of this project. His role in shaping El Gouna means he has already done what Marsa Baghush North Coast is attempting: taken a stretch of coastline and built a destination around a clear design philosophy with long-term value. The lesson from El Gouna is that when the architect gets it right from the beginning, the project rewards everyone who enters early and holds.

Marsa Baghush North Coast Unit Prices

Unit Type / Cluster	Starting Price (EGP)
Fig Cluster chalets (115-170 sqm, entry)	From 12,900,000
Olive Grove standalone chalets (190-365 sqm)	From 12,900,000 to 17,000,000 range
Jasmine Villas (170 sqm, fully finished, standalone)	From 25,200,000
Vineyard single-floor villas (265-270 sqm)	From 39,600,000
Melon Villas semi-attached (275-403 sqm)	Confirm at reservation
Lemon Bliss two-storey villas (310-325 sqm)	From 39,600,000 range
Twin houses (from brochure pricing)	From 35,700,000
The Plum Line beachfront villas (395-615 sqm)	Premium tier — confirm at reservation

 

Prices sourced from official sales brochure (2025) and verified Egyptian real estate platforms. Prices vary by cluster, floor, view, and position within the masterplan. A cash purchase discount of up to 33% applies. Contact D5 Realty for current confirmed pricing and unit availability.

Payment Plans

Plan	Terms and Delivery
Plan A (standard)	5% down payment. Installments over 8 years. Delivery in 4 years (2029). No interest.
Plan B (accelerated)	10% down payment. Installments over 5 to 7 years. Delivery in 2 years (2027). No interest.
Cash purchase	Discount of up to 33% off total unit price.
Jasmine Villas finishing	Delivered fully finished. All other clusters confirm finishing specification at reservation.

Honest Disadvantages

• The Plum Line beachfront villas are delivered as core and shell, meaning the buyer is responsible for all interior finishing after handover. This is a design decision that gives buyers creative control, but it adds a significant cost and time commitment above the purchase price. Buyers who want a move-in-ready property should focus on The Jasmine Villas, which are the only cluster delivered fully finished.
• KM 230 is genuinely further from Cairo than the majority of North Coast projects buyers compare it against. The drive is real, and while the Fouka Road has helped, Marsa Baghush North Coast is not a quick weekend escape. Buyers who plan frequent short visits from Cairo by car should model the drive time honestly against what they get in return.
• Continental Developments is a new real estate entity. The architectural credibility of Shehab Mazhar and the construction track record of Concrete Plus are genuine, but Continental Developments as a company has no prior completed real estate delivery for buyers to point to. The project is underway and delivery timelines are set, but buyers are extending trust to a developer on its first major residential launch.
• The 2027 delivery for Plan B buyers and the 2029 delivery for Plan A buyers are forward timelines. The project is not available for immediate use. Buyers who need coastal accommodation before those delivery dates have to make separate arrangements for the interim period.

Final Word

Marsa Baghush North Coast is the rare project where the name is the thesis. A 2,000-year-old name reclaimed for a stretch of coastline that deserves it. An architect who has already proved he can build lasting destinations building another one. Six licensed Crystal Lagoons, 17 acres of botanical garden, 13 percent built density, and 1.4 kilometres of Sidi Heneish’s finest beach.

The buyer this project is right for is someone who understands that the best coastal investments in Egypt have always been the ones that prioritised design and place over density and speed. El Gouna proved that. Palm Hills proved it. Marsa Baghush North Coast is Shehab Mazhar making the same argument in Sidi Heneish with a different name and a 2,000-year-old story behind it. Contact D5 Realty for current pricing and unit availability.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

• What is Marsa Baghush North Coast?

Marsa Baghush North Coast is a coastal development by Continental Developments led by architect Shehab Mazhar, located at KM 230 in Sidi Heneish on Egypt’s North Coast. It spans 338 acres with 1.4 km of beachfront, six swimmable Crystal Lagoons, a 17-acre botanical garden with 3,500 plant varieties, and a built footprint of just 13 percent of the total area. The name derives from the Roman-era name for the Sidi Heneish bay, the Port of Bacchus, preserved in its Coptic form. Prices start from EGP 12,900,000.

 

• Who is the developer of Marsa Baghush North Coast?

Continental Developments is the developer, a three-way partnership between architect Shehab Mazhar (60%), construction firm Concrete Plus (25%), and business strategist Hesham Abouseif (15%). Shehab Mazhar, who has been shaping Egyptian architecture since 1978, is responsible for the masterplan of El Gouna, Palm Hills October City, Hacienda Red, and the Tahrir Square renovation, among other landmark projects.

 

• What are the Crystal Lagoons at Marsa Baghush North Coast?

Marsa Baghush North Coast features six swimmable Crystal Lagoons built under a direct license from Crystal Lagoons International, the patent holder for this water technology. The lagoons are distributed across the project’s residential clusters, providing swimmable crystalline water within walking distance of every unit. Crystal Lagoons International licenses its technology selectively, requiring engineering and water quality standards that differentiate it from standard artificial lagoons.

 

• What are the payment plans at Marsa Baghush North Coast?

Plan A: 5% down payment with 8 years of installments and delivery in approximately 4 years (2029). Plan B: 10% down payment with 5 to 7 years of installments and delivery in 2 years (2027). Cash purchases receive a discount of up to 33% off the total price. There is no interest on either plan.

 

• What is the culinary farm at Marsa Baghush North Coast?

The culinary farm is an integrated part of the 17-acre botanical garden at Marsa Baghush North Coast. It allows residents and guests to select fresh herbs and spices directly from the garden, including rosemary, lemon, parsley, bay leaves, and basil, for use in their own dining. It is the only known active culinary farm concept within a North Coast residential development in Egypt.

Back to the Simplest Summer You Ever Had

The brief for Caesar SODIC North Coast was honest about what it was trying to do from the beginning: go back to the summer before everything got complicated. Back to the days when a North Coast trip meant a beach, a pier, a good fresca, and no agenda. The Caesar brand was built on that nostalgia, and SODIC executed it at KM 82 on the Alexandria-Matrouh Road with the kind of restraint that only a developer with genuine confidence would attempt in a market full of feature-stacking.

What arrived instead of spectacle is a 192-acre project with 1.2 kilometres of Mediterranean beachfront, over 20,000 square metres of Crystal Lagoons, a terraced landscape elevated up to 40 metres above sea level for panoramic views across the bay, and a Breeze phase designed by DLR Group with only two homes per acre. This is the most genuinely low-density luxury residential product SODIC has delivered on the North Coast, and the numbers make that clear.

The Breeze phase is the focus of this guide. It is the newest chapter of Caesar SODIC North Coast, with unit types running from three-bedroom Urban Villas at 225 sqm through to seven-bedroom Ocean Villas at 546 sqm. All units overlook the lagoons and the bay. None share a wall with another home in the standalone villa categories. Prices start from approximately EGP 39 million for the entry villa configurations.

Where Is Caesar SODIC North Coast Located?

Caesar SODIC North Coast is located at KM 82 on the Alexandria-Matrouh Road, in the Ras El Hekma bay area of Egypt’s North Coast. The 1.2 km beachfront faces directly across the bay toward the Ras El Hekma headland, giving every unit a panoramic view of the bay’s natural curve from a terraced position up to 40 metres above sea level.

The KM 82 position is closer to Alexandria than the Ras El Hekma City zone, which begins further west. This makes Caesar SODIC North Coast more accessible for Cairo-based buyers than the projects at KM 200 and beyond, while sharing the same bay geography and water quality that makes the broader Ras El Hekma area distinctive. El Alamein International Airport is within 30 to 40 minutes, and the New Fouka Road brings Cairo within a manageable drive time.

 

 

Nearby Landmarks and Distances

Destination	Distance and Time
El Alamein International Airport	Approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
New Alamein City	Short drive east along the coastal road.
Ras El Hekma Bay (visible from the project)	Bay views from the elevated terraced landscape.
SODIC Ogami (KM 205)	Further west, in the formal Ras El Hekma zone.
Cairo via New Fouka Road	Under 2 hours from this KM 82 position.
Alexandria	Approximately 120 km east.

 

The KM 82 location is one of the structural advantages of Caesar SODIC North Coast that its marketing underplays. For a Cairo-based buyer who wants a North Coast property they can realistically use on long weekends, the under-two-hour drive from Cairo to KM 82 is meaningfully shorter than the 2.5-hour journey to Ras El Hekma City at KM 200. The bay views and water quality are comparable. The drive is not.

Key Advantages and Selling Points of Caesar SODIC North Coast

• DLR Group designed the Breeze phase masterplan. DLR Group is an international architecture and planning firm ranked among the top 40 globally, with a legacy in resort and hospitality masterplanning. SODIC chose the same firm to design the Breeze phase at Caesar SODIC North Coast as they used for Ogami at KM 205, confirming a consistent commitment to world-class masterplanning across their North Coast portfolio.
• Only two homes per acre in the Breeze phase. This is the single density figure that defines the Breeze product. For context, the Egyptian market standard in comparable North Coast projects runs at five to ten times that density. Two homes per acre means each standalone villa has space around it that functions as private land rather than just a setback. The privacy is structural and irreversible.
• Elevated positions up to 40 metres above sea level across the Breeze phase. The terraced landscape descends from the road toward the Mediterranean across multiple levels, with Breeze villas positioned on the higher tiers. At 40 metres above sea level, the view across Ras El Hekma Bay is panoramic rather than simply coastal. The entire bay curve, the headland, and the open Mediterranean are visible simultaneously.
• Crystal Lagoons exceeding 20,000 square metres across the development. The Breeze phase introduces additional lagoon water to the existing Crystal Lagoons infrastructure of Caesar SODIC North Coast. These are swimmable, crystalline, and accessible to all residents, providing a freshwater swimming alternative to the bay beach within the community.
• The MATCHA retail village is a proper commercial hub. SODIC designed MATCHA as a village-within-a-village concept: restaurants, diverse food and beverage options, retail for summer essentials, a supermarket, a bakery, a spa, sports courts, a kids zone, and coworking spaces. The intention was a commercial destination that draws residents from across the project rather than a service strip that simply exists.
• Good Days, the apartelle concept within Caesar SODIC North Coast, provides a serviced stay option for guests who want hotel-quality service without committing to a full villa purchase. It also provides an additional source of short-term rental income for the broader destination’s hospitality economy.
• SODIC as developer brings a listed-company transparency and delivery track record that most Egyptian coastal developers cannot match. SODIC is traded on the Egyptian Stock Exchange, files regular financial disclosures, and has delivered across multiple North Coast and New Cairo projects over more than two decades.

 

Total Project Area and Masterplan

Caesar SODIC North Coast spans 192 acres at KM 82, with 20 percent of the total area allocated to buildings and 80 percent to green spaces, lagoons, and open landscape. The masterplan organises the project into several distinct zones: The Valley for residential chalets, The Bay for entertainment and water access, The Pier as the social focal point between the bay and the beachfront, and the Breeze phase for the exclusive standalone villa community.

The terraced landscape is built from limestone blocks quarried on the property, with planted troughs between each elevation drop and palm trees lining the roadways. The physical presence of the terrain is one of the defining experiences of Caesar SODIC North Coast — the project rises and falls with the natural topography rather than levelling it, which is the reason the elevated views are genuine rather than architectural.

Key Metric	Confirmed Figure
Total area	192 acres at KM 82, Alexandria-Matrouh Road
Build density	20% built — 80% green spaces, lagoons, open landscape
Beachfront	1.2 km of Mediterranean beachfront
Crystal Lagoons	Over 20,000 sqm swimmable
Breeze phase density	Only 2 homes per acre
Maximum elevation	Up to 40m above sea level (panoramic bay views)
Boutique golf course	6-hole, par 3 design within the masterplan

Unit Types and Sizes at Caesar SODIC North Coast (Breeze Phase)

The Breeze phase introduces eight villa types across the spectrum from three-bedroom urban villas to seven-bedroom standalone estates. All units were designed by DLR Group. All include nanny and driver rooms. Finishing is high-quality porcelain throughout, with marble staircase. Air conditioning conduits are included but AC units must be purchased separately — this is clearly stated in the official SODIC specification sheet.

Unit Type	BUA	Bedrooms and Key Notes
WAVE — One Story Villa	476 sqm	6 bedrooms (all ensuite). Single storey. Nanny + driver rooms.
OCEAN Villa	546 sqm	7 bedrooms (5 ensuite). Two storeys. Largest standalone.
REEF Villa	396 sqm	5 bedrooms (3 ensuite). Two storeys. Mid-range standalone.
COVE Twin Villa Type A	305 sqm	4 bedrooms (2 ensuite). Twin. Nanny + driver rooms.
COVE Twin Villa Type B	305 sqm	4 bedrooms (2 ensuite). Mirror of Type A.
SHORE Townhome Middle	225 sqm	3 bedrooms (all ensuite). Entry townhome.
SHORE Townhome Corner	230 sqm	4 bedrooms (2 ensuite). Corner unit.
BREEZE Urban Villa	225 sqm (221 corner)	3 bedrooms (1 ensuite). Three floors including roof.

 

All units include nanny room and driver room. Finishing: high-quality porcelain floors, marble staircase, paint walls. AC conduits only — AC units are not included and must be purchased by the buyer after handover.

 

 

Latest Project Updates – 2025 to 2026

The project is in active delivery and sales. The Breeze phase is the current primary offering, representing the final phase of the project with the most exclusive density specification. Caesar Golf Villas, described as the last phase, offers standalone villas, twin houses, and townhouses with 3 to 5 bedrooms and golf course views, with a 5% down payment and 7-year installment plan.

SODIC, the developer, closed 2025 with a strong financial performance that confirms the company’s ability to fund its ongoing delivery commitments. For buyers evaluating developer risk at Caesar SODIC North Coast, SODIC’s public company status and regular financial disclosures provide a transparency layer that most North Coast developers cannot offer.

Facilities and Amenities

Water and Beach

• 1.2 km of Mediterranean beachfront split into two areas by the natural escarpment: the bay to the north and the open sea to the south.
• Over 20,000 sqm of Crystal Lagoons, swimmable and distributed across the development.
• Escarpment at the centre of the property with a diving area and plunge pool for open-water swimming.

Retail and Dining

• MATCHA retail village: restaurants, diverse F&B, retail stores, supermarket, bakery, spa, sports courts, a kids zone, and coworking spaces, designed as a commercial hub and destination in itself.
• Good Days apartelle: hotel-standard serviced apartments providing short-term stay and rental options within the community.

Sports and Wellness

• 6-hole boutique par 3 golf course within the masterplan. Accessible to all residents.
• Cycling tracks, jogging paths, outdoor gym, yoga spaces.
• Tennis courts, multi-purpose sports courts.
• Spa and wellness within MATCHA.

Community

• The Pier: the social hub of Caesar SODIC North Coast, positioned between the bay and the beachfront with walkways and decks for dining and gathering.
• The Green Spine: the central landscaped corridor connecting all zones of the project.
• Barbecue areas, children’s playground, vendor kiosks, shaded public spaces.

 

SODIC – Egypt’s Most Transparent North Coast Developer

SODIC (Sixth of October Development and Investment Company) was founded in 1996 and is listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange, making it one of the few major Egyptian real estate developers subject to public company disclosure requirements, financial audits, and shareholder accountability. SODIC’s North Coast portfolio includes Caesar North Coast, SODIC Ogami at KM 205, June North Coast at KM 200, and VYE North Coast, confirming a sustained and multi-project commitment to the corridor.

SODIC’s partnership with DLR Group for both SODIC’s Breeze phase at Caesar and Ogami reflects an approach to masterplanning that treats international design credibility as a commercial differentiator rather than a marketing line. DLR Group is ranked among the top 40 architects globally with a specific legacy in resort and hospitality planning. The firm’s involvement means the outdoor spaces, circulation, and community design at Caesar SODIC North Coast were created with resort-specific expertise that general residential architects do not carry.

Caesar SODIC North Coast Unit Prices

Unit Category	Price Range (EGP)
SHORE Townhomes	From approximately 41,000,000 to 44,000,000
COVE Twin Villas	From approximately 47,000,000
BREEZE Urban Villas	From approximately 39,000,000 to 42,000,000
REEF Standalone Villas	From approximately 50,000,000 to 60,000,000
WAVE One Story Villas	From approximately 59,000,000 to 70,000,000
OCEAN Villas (7BR, 546 sqm)	From approximately 74,000,000 to 90,000,000
Full project price range	EGP 39,217,000 to EGP 268,000,000

 

Prices sourced from SODIC official website and verified Egyptian real estate platforms (2025 to 2026). Prices vary by unit type, view, floor, and position within the masterplan. Contact D5 Realty for current confirmed pricing and unit availability in the Breeze phase and Golf Villas phase.

Payment Plans

Plan	Terms
Standard Breeze phase	5% down payment. Installments over 7 years.
Caesar Golf Villas	5% down payment. Installments over 7 years. Fully finished delivery.
Finishing	High-quality porcelain floors, marble staircase, paint walls throughout.
AC	Conduits only. AC units not included — must be purchased separately.

Honest Disadvantages

• Air conditioning is not included. This is clearly stated in SODIC’s finishing specification sheet for Caesar SODIC North Coast. In a market where many comparable projects include AC as standard, buyers need to budget for purchasing and installing AC units in all rooms after handover. This is not a small additional cost on a villa of 400 to 546 sqm.
• The 7-minute walk to the beach from some Breeze phase units is real. The brochure states it clearly. Units elevated at 40 metres above sea level offer panoramic bay views, but that elevation means a walk to the shoreline. Buyers who prioritise step-out-of-the-unit beach access should evaluate which specific row and zone within Caesar SODIC North Coast best serves that requirement.
• Caesar SODIC North Coast is an under-construction project. The Breeze phase and Golf Villas are still being delivered. Buyers are committing to a product that will be ready in future delivery cycles, not immediately.
• The price range is very wide. EGP 39 million for an entry Urban Villa and EGP 268 million at the top of the range means the investment case, the buyer profile, and the resale trajectory are fundamentally different conversations depending on which tier a buyer enters at. Buyers should evaluate Caesar SODIC North Coast based on their specific unit type and position rather than the project headline.

Final Word

Caesar SODIC North Coast started with a simple idea: give people back the uncomplicated summer before the North Coast became a competition. The Breeze phase is the most complete expression of that idea. Two homes per acre. Views of the bay from 40 metres up. Crystal Lagoons to swim in before the beach walk. MATCHA for everything else.

SODIC listed on the stock exchange, DLR Group handling the masterplan, and a bay position that delivers on the view promise from the first day of construction. For buyers who want the full North Coast package without the sensation of being in a crowd, Caesar SODIC North Coast is the most consistent answer in the current pipeline. Contact D5 Realty for current pricing and unit availability.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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• What is Caesar SODIC North Coast?

Caesar SODIC North Coast is a 192-acre luxury coastal development by SODIC at KM 82 on the Alexandria-Matrouh Road. It features 1.2 km of beachfront, over 20,000 sqm of Crystal Lagoons, a 6-hole boutique golf course, a terraced landscape elevated up to 40 metres above sea level, the MATCHA retail village, and the Breeze phase designed by DLR Group with only 2 homes per acre. Unit prices run from EGP 39,217,000 to EGP 268,000,000.

 

• What is the Breeze phase at Caesar SODIC North Coast?

The Breeze phase is the newest and most exclusive residential phase of Caesar SODIC North Coast, designed by internationally ranked firm DLR Group. It features only 2 homes per acre across 8 villa types from 225 sqm Urban Villas to 546 sqm Ocean Villas, positioned at elevations up to 40 metres above sea level for panoramic Ras El Hekma bay views. Crystal Lagoons exceed 20,000 sqm within the phase.

 

• Does Caesar SODIC North Coast include air conditioning?

Air conditioning conduits are included in all Caesar SODIC North Coast units. The AC units themselves are not included and must be purchased separately by the buyer. This is clearly specified in SODIC’s official finishing specification sheet. Buyers should budget for the cost of purchasing and installing AC units across all rooms of their unit after handover.

 

• What is MATCHA at Caesar SODIC North Coast?

MATCHA is the retail and dining village at Caesar SODIC North Coast, designed as a community hub rather than a service strip. It includes restaurants, diverse F&B concepts, retail stores, a supermarket, a bakery, a spa, sports courts, a kids zone, and coworking spaces. The Good Days apartelle, which offers hotel-standard serviced accommodations within Caesar SODIC North Coast, is also part of the MATCHA destination.

 

• Who designed the Breeze phase at Caesar SODIC North Coast?

DLR Group designed the Breeze phase masterplan. DLR Group is an international architecture and planning firm ranked among the top 40 globally with a legacy in resorts and hospitality. SODIC used the same firm to design their Ogami project at KM 205, confirming a consistent approach to international-calibre masterplanning across their North Coast portfolio.

 

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One Brand, Two Coasts, One Uncompromising Standard

When a brand has spent over a decade earning its reputation on one coast, expanding to a second is either the natural evolution of something that works or the dilution of something that should have stayed where it was. Travco Properties made a deliberate choice about which of those it would be when they announced the rebrand of their Red Sea project in 2026.

The project, launched officially in May 2026 as Almaza Bay Ras Soma, is the Almaza Bay name arriving on the Red Sea for the first time. What was previously known as Ras Soma, Travco Properties’ Red Sea coastal destination, has been rebranded under the Almaza Bay umbrella. The logic is explicit: Travco Properties is no longer a developer with one flagship project and a second separate one. It is a multi-coastal lifestyle brand with a consistent identity across both of Egypt’s Mediterranean and Red Sea shores.

For buyers who know what Almaza Bay North Coast delivers, the rebrand carries a direct commitment. The Almaza Bay name at KM 247 Sidi Heneish means seven hotels, a 5.5 km beach, European summer occupancy at 90 percent, Pier 88 Italian dining, and 11 years of consistent operational standards. Travco Properties is attaching that track record to what was Ras Soma on the Red Sea. The rebrand is the promise that the same standards, the same operator, and the same Travco hospitality DNA that built the North Coast destination will now define a Red Sea one.

Where Is Almaza Bay Ras Soma Located?

The project is located on the bay of Ras Abu Soma on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, between Hurghada and Safaga, approximately 35 minutes from Hurghada International Airport and 60 km from Hurghada City. The bay itself provides the project with a natural protected cove setting, with Red Sea mountains rising directly behind and turquoise coral reef waters in front.

The adjacency to Soma Bay is part of the location’s appeal. Soma Bay is one of the most internationally established resort clusters on the Egyptian Red Sea, home to the Kempinski, Sheraton, Robinson Club, and the Gary Player-designed championship golf course. The position next to Soma Bay means it benefits from the established resort corridor while introducing the Almaza Bay brand as its premium residential counterpart.

Nearby Landmarks and Distances

Destination	Distance and Time
Hurghada International Airport	Approximately 35 minutes. Year-round international flights from Europe and Gulf.
Soma Bay	Adjacent — immediately neighbouring the Ras Abu Soma bay.
Hurghada City	Approximately 60 km north — around 40 to 45 minutes.
Makadi Bay	North of Almaza Bay Ras Soma, approximately 20 minutes.
Safaga City	South, approximately 20 minutes.
Luxor (day trip)	Accessible by road or short flight for historical excursions.
Cairo by road	Approximately 4.5 hours via the Red Sea coastal road.
Central Europe by direct flight	Approximately 4 hours. Frankfurt, Munich, and other European cities operate year-round Hurghada services.

 

The year-round European connectivity to Hurghada Airport is one of the key structural differences between the Almaza Bay Ras Soma investment case and the Almaza Bay North Coast one. On the North Coast, the summer season is roughly June to September and the European hotel visitor base concentrates in those months. At Almaza Bay Ras Soma, the Red Sea’s year-round climate, warm water, and world-class diving conditions mean that European visitors arrive from October through April as the primary season, complementing Egyptian summer use rather than competing with it.

Key Advantages and Selling Points of Almaza Bay Ras Soma

• The Almaza Bay brand carries a proven operational track record directly into the Red Sea market. Every buyer at Almaza Bay Ras Soma can point to Almaza Bay North Coast and see what this developer and operator delivers over more than a decade: seven hotels, consistent European occupancy, a maintained 5.5 km beach, and dining standards that have no direct comparable on the western North Coast. That track record is now what the Almaza Bay Ras Soma name is backed by.
• Two flagship hotels are already open and running at the resort. The Steigenberger Almaza Bay Ras Soma is already open and rated Exceptional on multiple international booking platforms with a 9.4 out of 10 score. The JAZ Ras Soma is also operational. Two five-star hotels already running on-site is a meaningfully different entry point from a development with a hotel partnership still in planning. Almaza Bay Ras Soma has an operational hospitality backbone right now.
• The WATG masterplan brings international resort planning credibility to the project. Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo is the globally respected firm behind landmark resort destinations across Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, including Silver Sands ORA on the Egyptian North Coast. Their masterplan for Ras Abu Soma allocates approximately 80 percent of the 600-acre site to green space, landscaping, and open areas, achieving a genuinely low build density that shows in the quality of the resort environment.
• Year-round climate removes the seasonal concentration risk that affects all North Coast investments. The Red Sea water temperature stays warm and comfortable in January as in July. Diving on world-class house reefs is excellent in February. Kite-surfing conditions are strong across multiple months. The beach club, water sports, and dive centre at Almaza Bay Ras Soma are designed and staffed for twelve months of operation, not four.
• Phase 2, Marina Gate, introduces Almaza Bay Ras Soma’s most significant amenity expansion. The Village at Marina Gate will integrate international hospitality operators, retail, and dining across a waterfront commercial destination that extends the resort’s offering beyond the hotel and residential zones.
• Travco Group’s 46 years of tourism and hospitality expertise, and its existing portfolio of European charter and tour operator relationships, give Almaza Bay Ras Soma access to the international visitor pipeline that Travco has built for decades. The same European guests from Italy, Germany, and Central Europe who book JAZ Hotels at Almaza Bay North Coast are already a familiar audience for the Travco booking infrastructure.

 

 

Total Project Area and Masterplan

Almaza Bay Ras Soma covers a total land area of approximately 2,656,562 square metres (approximately 633 feddans, or 600 acres) on the bay of Ras Abu Soma. The beach frontage is 1,300 metres of direct Red Sea coastline. The WATG masterplan allocates approximately 80 percent of the land to green space, landscaping, lagoons, and open areas, with only 20 percent built upon.

The masterplan organises the development into residential communities, the two operating hotels, the marina, and Phase 2’s Marina Gate with The Village. This is a genuine integrated resort design rather than a residential compound with a hotel attached. The residential units, hotel infrastructure, marina, beach club, dive centre, and commercial areas form a cohesive whole rather than separate zones operating independently of each other.

Key Metric	Confirmed Figure
Total area	2,656,562 sqm (approximately 633 feddans / 600 acres)
Beach frontage	1,300 metres of Red Sea coastline
Build density	Approximately 20% built, 80% green space and open areas
Operating hotels	Steigenberger Almaza Bay Ras Soma + JAZ Ras Soma
Phase 2	Marina Gate with The Village (international operators, retail, dining)
Masterplan designer	WATG (Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo)

 

Unit Types and Sizes at Almaza Bay Ras Soma

Almaza Bay Ras Soma offers residential units across standalone villas, quad chalets, and apartments designed for the Red Sea resort living profile. The unit range covers investor-grade apartments through to premium villa configurations, with all units designed to take advantage of the natural bay setting and the WATG masterplan’s orientation toward the sea.

Unit Type	Size Range and Notes
Apartments (1 to 3 bedrooms)	From 70 sqm. Strong rental profile given year-round Red Sea climate.
Quad Chalets (Ground Floor)	171 sqm interior + 156 sqm private garden. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.
Quad Chalets (Upper)	247 sqm interior + 133 sqm terrace. 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms.
Shore Villas	200 sqm. 3 bedrooms. Plot approximately 434 sqm.
Beach Villas	237 sqm. 4 bedrooms. Plot approximately 580 sqm.
Beachfront Villas	392 sqm. 5 bedrooms. Premium beachfront positioning.

 

All units at Almaza Bay Ras Soma are delivered fully finished with luxury materials. Hotel management services are available through Travco Group for owners who want rental income from their unit without self-managing the letting and maintenance process. This managed rental model, backed by Travco’s hospitality infrastructure, is a direct application of the same operational model that manages the Steigenberger and JAZ hotels on site.

 

Latest Project Updates – 2025 to 2026

The most significant update at Almaza Bay Ras Soma in 2026 is the rebrand itself. In May 2026, Travco Properties officially renamed and relaunched Ras Soma as Almaza Bay Ras Soma, marking the evolution of the Almaza Bay identity from a single North Coast destination into a multi-coastal lifestyle brand. The announcement was framed by Travco as a reflection of a successful heritage of destination-led development being extended to a new coastal reality.

The Steigenberger, now operating under the Almaza Bay Ras Soma name, consistently achieves exceptional ratings on international booking platforms. JAZ Ras Soma is equally operational and active. Beach Club, Kite Surfing and Dive Centre, Sports Club, Marina, and dining and retail outlets are all live and running within the existing destination.

Phase 2, Marina Gate, is the current active development phase. It will introduce The Village, a waterfront commercial and hospitality hub with international operators, enhanced dining options, and retail, further expanding the Almaza Bay Ras Soma offering beyond its already operational Phase 1 infrastructure.

Facilities and Amenities

Hotels and Hospitality

• Steigenberger Almaza Bay Ras Soma, a five-star international hotel, rated 9.4 Exceptional on major booking platforms. Operational now.
• JAZ Ras Soma (JAZ Soma Beach), a four-star JAZ hotel brand, fully operational. Connects Almaza Bay Ras Soma directly to the JAZ hotel network that runs across Almaza Bay North Coast.
• Hotel management rental programme through Travco Group for residential unit owners.

Beach and Water

• 1,300 metres of private Red Sea beachfront on the natural Ras Abu Soma bay.
• Beach Club with full beach services, food and beverage, and sun lounger access.
• Kite Surfing and Dive Centre with access to world-class Red Sea house reefs and consistent wind conditions.

Marina and Sports

• Marina with water sports access and boat facilities.
• Sports Club for fitness, court sports, and recreational activities.

Phase 2 — Coming

• Marina Gate: Almaza Bay Ras Soma’s Phase 2 development, a waterfront commercial hub.
• The Village: international hospitality operators, retail, and dining as a standalone lifestyle destination within the resort.

Infrastructure

• 24-hour gated security with controlled access.
• Full property management and maintenance through Travco Group.

 

 

Developer: Travco Properties – The Same Name, the Same Standards

Travco Properties is the real estate arm of Travco Group International, founded in 1979 by Hamed El Chiaty. With 46 years of tourism, hospitality, aviation, and transportation experience, Travco Group is the Middle East’s largest operator of hotels, resorts, and cruises. The Group operates across Egypt, the Maldives (Vakkaru Maldives, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll), and internationally, with a strategic land bank of 16 million square metres in Egypt.

Travco Properties was established in 2014 with the deliberate concept of integrating hospitality management expertise into real estate development. Almaza Bay North Coast was the first result. Almaza Bay Ras Soma is the second. The Steigenberger hotel brand at Almaza Bay Ras Soma is managed within the Travco Group hospitality infrastructure, continuing a pattern where the developer and the operator are the same organisation applying the same standards across both delivery and management.

The decision to unify both coastal projects under the Almaza Bay brand in 2026 is a statement about where Travco Properties sees itself. Not as a developer that builds projects and moves on, but as a brand that builds places and continues to be responsible for how they operate and how they feel to live in or visit over time.

Almaza Bay Ras Soma Unit Prices

Unit Type	Starting Price (EGP)
1-Bedroom Apartments (70 sqm)	From 12,900,000
2-Bedroom Apartments	From 20,300,000
Ground Floor Chalets (171 sqm + garden)	From 22,000,000
Upper Chalets (247 sqm + terrace)	Up to 24,400,000
Shore Villas (200 sqm)	From 40,000,000
Beach Villas (237 sqm)	From 51,000,000
Beachfront Villas (392 sqm)	From 63,000,000

 

Prices confirmed from multiple Egyptian real estate platforms (2025 to 2026) for the project previously known as Ras Soma, now Almaza Bay Ras Soma. Delivery from 2026 depending on unit and phase. All units fully finished with luxury materials. Contact D5 Realty for current availability and confirmed pricing under the new Almaza Bay Ras Soma brand.

Payment Plans

Element	Detail
Down payment	10% of total unit price.
Installment period	Up to 6 to 7 years (confirm per unit type at reservation).
Delivery	From 2026 onwards depending on unit and phase.
Finishing	Fully finished with luxury materials and contemporary design throughout.
Hotel management option	Optional rental management through Travco Group available to all unit owners.

Honest Disadvantages

• Almaza Bay Ras Soma is a Red Sea destination rather than a North Coast one, which for Cairo-based buyers means either a 4.5-hour road trip or a flight to Hurghada. For regular weekend use from Cairo by car, this is a meaningful commitment. GCC buyers and European visitors who fly direct to Hurghada have a practical advantage here.
• The rebrand from Ras Soma to Almaza Bay Ras Soma is recent and unverified by time. The Almaza Bay brand is being extended to the Red Sea based on the North Coast project’s reputation. Whether that brand extension holds over the first years of operation at the Red Sea location, and whether the service standards at Almaza Bay Ras Soma match those at the established North Coast destination, will be answered as the project matures. Buyers who need that answer before committing should wait for independent reviews from the operational hotels over the first few seasons.
• Phase 2, Marina Gate and The Village, remains under development. The full vision of Almaza Bay Ras Soma includes a waterfront commercial destination with international operators that is not yet open. Buyers entering now are committing to a development where Phase 1 is operational but Phase 2 is still to come.
• The Red Sea coastal market is experiencing significant new supply. Emaar Marassi Red Sea at Ras Soma is bringing USD 18 billion of sovereign-backed development to the same Red Sea corridor, Somabay is in an accelerated expansion phase, and Makadina is under construction nearby. The project is a credible and well-operated option in this market, but buyers should evaluate the full Red Sea pipeline context before making a final decision.

Final Word

Travco Properties built Almaza Bay North Coast from a quiet stretch of Sidi Heneish coastline into the most comprehensively operated summer destination on Egypt’s western North Coast. That took 11 years, eight phases, seven hotels, and the operational infrastructure of a company that has been running tourism and hospitality businesses since 1979.

The Red Sea project is Travco Properties asking whether they can do that again. The Steigenberger is open. JAZ Ras Soma is running. The Almaza Bay name is attached. The question of whether the Red Sea project matches the North Coast flagship over time will be answered by what guests and residents say about it in 2027, 2028, and beyond.

For buyers who trust the Almaza Bay North Coast track record and want the Red Sea’s year-round climate under the same operator, Almaza Bay Ras Soma is the most direct path to that exposure. Contact D5 Realty for current pricing and availability.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

• What is Almaza Bay Ras Soma?

Almaza Bay Ras Soma is the official new name for what was previously known as Ras Soma, Travco Properties’ Red Sea coastal destination on the bay of Ras Abu Soma, 35 minutes from Hurghada International Airport. Rebranded in May 2026 as part of Travco Properties’ evolution into a multi-coastal lifestyle brand, Almaza Bay Ras Soma connects the established Almaza Bay North Coast identity to the Red Sea project under one brand name and operating philosophy. It covers approximately 600 acres with 1,300 metres of beach, a WATG-designed masterplan, and two operational five-star hotels: Steigenberger Almaza Bay Ras Soma and JAZ Ras Soma.

 

• Why was Ras Soma renamed Almaza Bay Ras Soma?

Travco Properties rebranded the project as Almaza Bay Ras Soma in May 2026 to mark the evolution of the Almaza Bay brand from a single North Coast destination into a multi-coastal lifestyle brand. The announcement framed it as Almaza Bay’s legacy evolving, connecting both of Egypt’s coasts under one vision and one operating identity. For buyers, the rebrand carries a direct association: the Almaza Bay name on the Red Sea is backed by 11-plus years of North Coast operational track record.

 

• What hotels are at Almaza Bay Ras Soma?

Two five-star hotels are already operational at Almaza Bay Ras Soma: the Steigenberger Almaza Bay Ras Soma (rated 9.4 Exceptional on major booking platforms) and JAZ Ras Soma (JAZ Soma Beach). Both operate within Travco Group’s hospitality infrastructure. Phase 2, Marina Gate, will introduce additional international hospitality operators through The Village development.

 

• How much do units at Almaza Bay Ras Soma cost?

Apartments at Almaza Bay Ras Soma start from EGP 12,900,000 for a 1-bedroom unit of 70 sqm. Ground floor chalets with private gardens start from EGP 22,000,000. Shore villas start from EGP 40,000,000. Beach villas start from EGP 51,000,000. Beachfront villas reach EGP 63,000,000. Payment is 10% down with installments over 6 to 7 years. All units are delivered fully finished.

 

• How does Almaza Bay Ras Soma compare to Almaza Bay North Coast?

Almaza Bay North Coast (KM 247, Sidi Heneish, launched 2014) covers 6.5 million sqm with a 5.5 km beach and seven JAZ Hotels running at 90 percent summer occupancy with European guests. It is the flagship project and the established benchmark. Almaza Bay Ras Soma (Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea, rebranded 2026) covers approximately 600 acres with 1.3 km of beach and two operational five-star hotels. It is the newer, smaller Red Sea extension of the same brand, with the significant advantage of year-round Red Sea climate versus the North Coast’s four-month summer season.