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Village Crystal Bay - Hacienda Heneish North Coast 2026 Prices · Palm Hills Developments
| Project Name | Crystal Bay - Hacienda Heneish |
| Location | North Coast |
| Developer | Palm Hills Developments |
| Project Area | 1764000 Feddan (~7,410,264,000 m²) |
| Starting Price | 17,257,000 EGP |
| Down Payment | 5% |
| Installments up to | 8 years |
| Finishing | Semi Finished |
| Delivery Year | 2028 |
About Crystal Bay Village Hacienda Heneish 2028
Crystal Bay Village is a luxury sub-cluster inside the Hacienda Heneish master plan by Palm Hills Developments, in the Sidi Heneish area on Egypt\'s North Coast. The "Crystal Bay" name reflects the crystalline waters of the bay overlooking the cluster.
The fundamental advantage of Crystal Bay Village: position inside Hacienda Heneish — one of Palm Hills\' largest North Coast master plans at 420 acres (1,764,000 m²). This means residents get massive master-plan amenities at city scale, with Crystal Bay\'s smaller cluster exclusivity inside it.
Crystal Bay unit prices start at 17,257,000 EGP for the entry second-floor chalet (110 m²). Two-bedroom chalets (194 m²) start at 20,000,000 EGP, three-bedroom at 25,000,000 EGP, ground-floor and cabana units at 26,918,000 EGP, and villas reach 47,500,000 EGP.
Phased handover is scheduled for May 2028 per the developer's announced delivery schedule at the launch of each phase. The primary payment plan opens at just 5% down with 8-year zero-interest installments, with an alternative (10% down over 8 years) available on select phases.
Finishing comes at Semi Finished level — half-finished, allowing the owner to customize the unit to personal taste. This differs from neighbouring SODIC projects (Caesar, Caesar Bay) which come Fully Finished, providing flexibility in additional finishing cost based on level.
The unique advantage of Crystal Bay Village Palm Hills: 80% of the total area is gardens, lakes, and lagoons, with just 20% built. This is among the highest green ratios in North Coast projects, creating an "oasis" experience attracting buyers seeking privacy.
The Crystal Bay Village unit mix is diverse: cabanas for individuals and rental investors, senior chalets at larger sizes, townhouses, twin houses, and standalone villas. This diversity serves multiple residential segments in one cluster.
The typical Crystal Bay Sidi Heneish buyer is a business owner or high-income family investing in a luxury summer unit in the western part of Ras El Hekma. The segment includes investors who prefer "Hacienda" as a trusted Palm Hills brand.
Crystal Bay Location in Sidi Heneish
Crystal Bay Village sits inside the Hacienda Heneish master plan, in the Sidi Heneish area on the North Coast. Exact coordinates: 31.1803°N, 27.5824°E. This places the project west of Ras El Hekma, in the quietest and most pristine part of the new North Coast.
The standout locational advantage of Crystal Bay Village: position inside Sidi Heneish — Palm Hills\' major area with multiple projects (Hacienda Heneish parent, Hacienda Waters, the older Hacienda Bay). This cluster gives the project price weight and mature infrastructure from the established Hacienda series.
- West of Ras El Hekma on the Alexandria-Matrouh Road.
- 15-25 minutes from the new Ras El Hekma core.
- 30-45 minutes from New Alamein.
- 1-1.5 hours from Marsa Matrouh.
- 2.5-3 hours from Greater Cairo.
- 3-3.5 hours from Alexandria.
- Close to Palm Hills\' other Hacienda projects.
The position inside Sidi Heneish places Crystal Bay Village residents at the heart of Palm Hills\' major coastal area. The famous Hacienda series (Bay, Red, West, Heneish, Waters, Blue, White) gives the area a strong identity, which Crystal Bay benefits from with established brand power.
For comparison between Crystal Bay and other Palm Hills coastal projects, see Hacienda Heneish the parent master plan, Hacienda Waters the sibling, or Hacienda Waters the older.
Crystal Bay Design & Project Imagery
Crystal Bay Village design adopts a contemporary Mediterranean style with classic Palm Hills touches. White façades, sloped roofs, balconies overlooking the sea or lakes, landscaped gardens with coastal character, and paths connecting clusters to the beach.

The standout architectural feature at Crystal Bay: 80% green and lakes versus just 20% built across the master plan. This high green ratio, combined with unit diversity (cabana to villa), creates a "green village" experience rather than a crowded resort.
Standalone villas at Crystal Bay Village range from mid to large sizes with private gardens and a garage. Townhouses and twin houses come in smaller sizes. Chalets (194 m² standard) come with two or three bedrooms, with views of the sea or internal lakes.
The overall layout of Crystal Bay relies on "clusters around lakes" — each unit group gathers around a lake or lagoon, with villa clusters distributed closer to the beach. This distribution ensures most units overlook a water element.
Interior finishing comes Semi Finished — built walls, base flooring, electrical and plumbing connections. The owner completes interior finishing at 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 Egyptian pounds extra depending on level. This provides flexibility in customizing the unit without commitment to developer specs.
Crystal Bay Unit Sizes & Types
Crystal Bay Village offers a diverse unit mix:
- Cabana: the smallest units, suited to individuals and short-term rental investors.
- Standard chalet: 194 m², two or three bedrooms, the most-demanded segment.
- Senior chalet: larger sizes for larger families with extra floors.
- Townhouse: a row of attached villas with a smaller garden.
- Twin House: a paired villa sharing a wall.
- Standalone villa: a fully detached villa with garden on all sides, the top luxury tier.
The mix tilts toward chalets and cabanas (~60%) and villas/town/twin (~40%). Cabanas serve the short-term furnished rental strategy, while villas serve large families. The diversity supports resale liquidity across multiple segments.
Crystal Bay Prices in 2028
Unit prices start at 17,257,000 EGP for the entry second-floor chalet (110 m²). Two-bedroom chalets (194 m²) begin at 20,000,000 EGP. Three-bedroom chalets begin at 25,000,000 EGP. Cabanas for individuals price lower, between 12,000,000 and 18,000,000 EGP, depending on size and view.
Townhouses at Crystal Bay Village range from 28,000,000 to 38,000,000 Egyptian pounds. Twin houses range from 35,000,000 to 50,000,000 Egyptian pounds depending on size and view.
Standalone villas at Crystal Bay Village range from 50,000,000 to 80,000,000+ Egyptian pounds for villas with direct sea views over Crystal Bay. Villas in interior clusters slightly lower, 40,000,000 to 60,000,000 Egyptian pounds.
For comparison: Hacienda Waters the most-famous from 30,000,000 Egyptian pounds. Capital Gardens the luxury from 36,000,000 Egyptian pounds. Crystal Bay offers an entry point near Hacienda Bay with the advantage of a small exclusive cluster inside the larger master plan.
Crystal Bay pricing is shaped by four factors: unit type (cabana to villa), size, view direction (direct sea, internal lake, or garden), and proximity to actual Crystal Bay (clusters closer to the bay carry a premium).
For the latest Crystal Bay Village price list, contact the CompoundGate team — pricing shifts with each new release phase.
Crystal Bay Reservation & Payment Plans
The primary Crystal Bay Village payment plan is designed for the mid-liquidity buyer: just 5% down at signing, with the remainder spread across 8 years zero-interest. This is the standard Palm Hills format for luxury Hacienda projects.
The practical scenario on a 17,257,000-Egyptian-pound entry chalet at 5% down: the buyer needs only 862,850 Egyptian pounds at signing. The remaining 16,394,150 spreads across 8 years (96 months) in quarterly or semi-annual instalments per the phase schedule.
Palm Hills offers an alternative on select phases: 10% down with 8-year installments, for buyers preferring a higher down payment to reduce instalment size. This plan keeps the same payback period and opens the project to a broader segment. Always verify the current offer.
The benefit of 5%/8 years: the lowest possible entry point for a luxury summer investment, a long payback period that lowers monthly pressure, and zero interest. This meets the requirements of buyers preferring riba-free financing and widens the target audience.
Verifying the current package is essential before signing — Palm Hills sometimes offers cash deals with substantial discounts for villa buyers, or custom plans for cabanas and chalets. Payments are mostly semi-annual under Palm Hills\' supervision.
Real-estate investment in Crystal Bay 2028
Investing in Crystal Bay Village is driven by four engines. First: the "Hacienda" brand. The Hacienda series by Palm Hills is the most-famous and most-demanded on the North Coast. Membership in Hacienda Heneish gives immediate market value.
The second engine: the position inside Sidi Heneish. As the area develops as one of Palm Hills\' major coastal corridors, projects inside Sidi Heneish benefit from the area\'s accelerated value uplift overall.
The third engine: 80% green and lakes. This high ratio creates a luxury low-density experience attracting tenants and buyers seeking privacy rather than crowded resorts.
The fourth engine: unit diversity. The presence of cabanas to villas in the same cluster opens Crystal Bay to multiple buyer segments. This supports resale liquidity — the seller has diverse target audiences instead of a single one.
Crystal Bay Village rental yield is estimated at 7-11% for short-term furnished summer rentals. Cabanas and smaller chalets achieve the highest yield for individuals and small families, while villas serve the rental strategy for large families in peak periods.
Risks: Semi Finished finishing requires additional 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 Egyptian pounds investment. Solution: negotiating an optional finishing offer with the developer may lower the cost, gradual finishing eases financial pressure, or buying units where owners completed finishing in the resale market.
Crystal Bay Services & Amenities
Crystal Bay Village benefits from Hacienda Heneish\'s complete amenity set, plus dedicated services for the Crystal Bay cluster. This places the project in a rare position — multi-tier amenities since handover.

- Access to natural Crystal Bay and crystalline waters (the signature feature).
- 80% green and multiple artificial lakes inside the master plan.
- Central clubhouse with gym and swimming pools (adults and children).
- Commercial zone with shops, restaurants, and cafés.
- Restaurants at premium-hotel level.
- Tennis and padel courts, varied sports facilities.
- Safe children\'s play areas inside the central gardens.
- Premium spa and health facilities.
- Pharmacy, medical clinic for emergencies.
- 24/7 security + comprehensive CCTV + electronic gates.
Crystal Bay Features
- Membership in the famous Hacienda series by Palm Hills.
- Position inside the Hacienda Heneish master plan (420 acres).
- The crystalline waters of Crystal Bay.
- Developed by Palm Hills, listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange.
- 80% green and lakes — very low build density.
- Unit diversity: cabana, chalet, townhouse, twin house, standalone villas.
- May 2028 phased handover.
- Two flexible payment plans: 5%/8 or 10%/8 years zero-interest.
- Proximity to the complete Hacienda series (Heneish, Waters, Bay).
- High summer rental yield 7-11%.
Crystal Bay — Things to Consider
Semi Finished finishing requires additional investment: the buyer needs 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 Egyptian pounds extra to complete interior finishing. This raises the actual cost of a residency-ready unit.
Mitigation: negotiating an optional finishing offer with the developer, or gradual finishing across payment years to ease financial pressure. The flexibility in finishing-level choice lets the owner customize the unit to personal taste rather than ready-made finishing.
The 2.5-3-hour distance from Cairo is long: the position west of Ras El Hekma adds travel time compared to coastal resorts closer to Cairo (Sidi Abdel Rahman 2 hours).
Mitigation: the extra distance reflects the area\'s new development — Sidi Heneish is closer to future price growth thanks to Palm Hills\' major development in the area. Continued road development will gradually shorten travel time alongside the broader Ras El Hekma corridor growth.
Palm Hills Developments & Other Projects
Palm Hills Developments is one of Egypt\'s largest property developers, listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange. Founded in 2005, over 20 years it has delivered dozens of major projects with a strong execution record.

The Palm Hills North Coast portfolio includes the famous Hacienda series: Hacienda Waters, Capital Gardens, Palm Hills New Alamein, Hacienda Heneish the parent of Crystal Bay, Hacienda Waters, Hacienda Blue, Hacienda White.
In New Cairo, Palm Hills develops Kattameya Palms, Kattameya Palms, Palmet October, Palmet October. In 6 October, Palm Hills October and other projects.
Palm Hills\' institutional advantage as a listed company is financial transparency. Quarterly reports allow investors to monitor performance, and the long delivery record (20+ years) substantially reduces delay risk.
For buyers evaluating Crystal Bay Village, Palm Hills\' success in delivering the entire Hacienda series (7+ adjacent projects) is a guarantee of the company\'s capacity to execute Crystal Bay at the same quality and high standards.
For a tailored quote on current Crystal Bay Village prices, the inquiry form on this page connects directly with the CompoundGate team. To browse more North Coast villages or explore other Palm Hills projects, follow the internal links across CompoundGate.
Edited and verified by the CompoundGate Editorial Team. Last updated: June 19, 2026.
Map of Crystal Bay - Hacienda Heneish
Crystal Bay Village is a sub-cluster inside the Hacienda Heneish master plan by Palm Hills, in the Sidi Heneish area on Egypt's North Coast. Coordinates: 31.1803°N, 27.5824°E. The location lies west of Ras El Hekma on the 420-acre (1,764,000 m²) master plan.
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