Ora Developers

Ora Developers is an international real estate company founded and led by Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris. Originally established as Gemini Global Development, it was rebranded as Ora in 2018.

Ora operates in several countries (Egypt, the United Kingdom, Montenegro, Nigeria, Pakistan, Cyprus) and is one of the few Egyptian developers with an actual global footprint. النسخة العربية · English version.

About Ora

Ora was launched with private capital from Naguib Sawiris and the Orascom group. It is headquartered in Cairo with offices in London and Cyprus, focused on upscale residential and resort products for the upper segment.

The Egyptian portfolio includes major projects in New Cairo and 6 October, while international activity extends to El Gouna heritage, Silversands in Montenegro, Eighty Seven Park in Miami, and others.

Track Record

The company is known for launching ZED East in New Cairo, an integrated project spanning residential units, office towers, hotels, and recreational facilities across hundreds of acres.

Pyramid Hills in 6 October sits on the Giza Plateau with a direct view of the Pyramids — an unrepeatable location in the Egyptian market.

ZED East Strip is the retail district of ZED East, with shops, restaurants, and cafés serving residents and the surrounding catchment.

Areas Served

Ora's Egyptian focus sits in New Cairo compounds (ZED East and Strip) and 6 October compounds (Pyramid Hills, and the previously delivered ZED West).

Ora Project Portfolio in Egypt

ZED East is Ora's flagship in New Cairo, with large green spaces, contemporary residential towers, and recreational and sports activities targeted at the upper-premium segment.

Pyramid Hills sits on the Giza Plateau near the Pyramids — luxury villas and apartments with direct Pyramid views, a product unique not only locally but globally.

ZED East Strip rounds out the portfolio with the New Cairo retail component, a curated retail mix that serves ZED residents and the wider area at the same visual standard.

Why Buy from Ora

First, the financial backing of the Orascom group and the Sawiris family — one of Egypt's strongest investment platforms, lowering operational and financial risk for buyers.

Second, the international footprint. Ora operates in several countries, which means importing global quality standards into its Egyptian projects — rare in the local market.

Third, design distinction. Ora's projects are known for global architectural partnerships and a focus on arts and recreation, separating them from generic compounds.

Ora Developers FAQ

Who owns Ora and who runs it? Ora is an international real estate company led by Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris, linked to the Orascom group, headquartered in Cairo.

What are Ora's main projects in Egypt? ZED East and ZED East Strip in New Cairo, plus Pyramid Hills in 6 October with a direct Pyramid view.

Does Ora operate outside Egypt? Yes. Ora has projects in the United Kingdom (Holland Park Villas), Montenegro (Silversands), Nigeria (Eko Pearl Towers), Pakistan, and Cyprus, plus Eighty Seven Park in Miami.

Does Ora offer installment plans? Yes. Its projects come with payment plans of up to 8 years and down payments starting at 5 to 10 percent. Terms vary by phase.

What sets Pyramid Hills apart? Its location on the Giza Plateau with a direct view of the Pyramids — a position that has no parallel in Egyptian or even global real estate.