Compound The 8 Sheikh Zayed 2026 Prices · El Gabry Developments

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About The 8 Compound New Zayed 2026

The 8 is a luxury residential compound by El Gabry Developments in New Zayed inside the Sheikh Zayed area. The project is a villas-only community spanning 80 acres in total, phased across three development stages.

Prices at The 8 start from 11,061,000 Egyptian pounds for a 256 m² townhouse, scaling up with unit type, area, and position inside the compound.

The current sales status for The 8 is SELLING: the first 20-acre phase is in active sale, and El Gabry Developments releases the next phases in stages over the coming years.

What sets The 8 apart from competitors in Sheikh Zayed is the villa-only approach with no apartments, the Andalusian-inspired architectural style, and a low building footprint at only 15% of the total land.

The target buyer ranges across families seeking a standalone villa on a generous plot, younger families opting for a townhouse at a lower entry price, or investors hunting for capital appreciation in fast-growing New Zayed.

This mix reflects The 8's positioning — a residential project with very high green density serving buyers who want villa privacy plus a fully gated community service stack.

The choice of New Zayed is deliberate. The district is in rapid urban expansion, and The 8 benefits from proximity to Sheikh Zayed's established axes, mall infrastructure, and service network.

The 8 Location in New Zayed

The 8 Compound sits at the heart of New Zayed in the northern expansion of Sheikh Zayed. The location blends the calm of modern development with quick access to the established services along the older Sheikh Zayed corridors.

• Only 10 minutes from Mall of Arabia, the largest mall in 6th October and Sheikh Zayed.
• 4 minutes from Dahshur Road, one of the main access routes into Cairo and Giza.
• 5 kilometres from the Middle Ring Road, linking the compound to all of Greater Cairo.
• Close to Nile University and several international schools in Sheikh Zayed.
• Direct access from 26th of July Axis, the Central Axis, and Wahat Road.

This location places The 8 Compound at a balance point between the calm of new developments and the established services of older Sheikh Zayed.

For comparison with another project by the same developer in New Zayed, browse Lac Ville Sheikh Zayed to understand The 8's positioning inside the El Gabry Developments portfolio.

The 8 Design & Official Imagery

The 8 Compound's architecture draws from the Andalusian style blended with a contemporary touch suited to the modern Egyptian family. Facades use earthy palettes accented with clear Andalusian arched detailing.

The first phase of The 8 spans 20 feddan or roughly 84,000 m². Building footprint is held below 15% of the total land, while green areas, landscaped zones, and water features fill the remaining 85%.

This low building ratio gives each unit exceptional air and light space, and cuts the density feel inside The 8 versus competing projects in the same district.

The masterplan splits across three phases: first phase 20 acres, The 8 Extension 20 acres, and the final phase 40 acres. This staging supports gradual execution while preserving build quality.

The official brochure for The 8 is available through the CompoundGate team and covers each unit type, floor plans, and exterior plus interior finishing specifications.

The 8 Unit Sizes & Types

Units at The 8 split into two primary families: townhouses and standalone villas. The breadth of sizes serves different slices of the Egyptian family market.

• Townhouse corner with built-up areas between 256 and 314 m², suited for the younger family.
• Standalone villa type E with built-up areas between 339 and 356 m².
• Standalone villa type C with built-up areas between 367 and 426 m².
• Standalone villa type B with built-up areas between 338 and 378 m².
• Standalone villa type A with built-up areas between 397 and 506 m², the largest at the compound.

The larger standalone villas type A target bigger families seeking multiple bedrooms and private gardens. For buyers searching for units for sale at The 8, reaching the CompoundGate team is essential for the latest list of inventory held by the developer.

The 8 Prices in 2026

The 8 Compound prices in 2026 start from 11,061,000 Egyptian pounds for a 256 m² townhouse, and scale by unit type, area, and position inside the compound.

Standalone villas type E with built-up areas of 339 to 356 m² start at roughly 14,500,000 Egyptian pounds, marking the reasonable entry point into the standalone villa tier above the townhouse line.

Type C and type B villas with built-up areas reaching 426 m² start at roughly 17,000,000 Egyptian pounds and rise to 22,000,000 Egyptian pounds for the larger and better-located units inside The 8.

Type A villas with built-up areas up to 506 m² can exceed 25,000,000 Egyptian pounds depending on plot allocation and proximity to the club house and central green zones.

These figures are indicative and tied to the inventory held by the developer at the moment of search. El Gabry Developments raises prices in stages as sales progress, and the latest snapshot sits in the detailed table at the top of the page.

The 8 Reservation & Payment Plans

El Gabry Developments offers a flexible payment plan at The 8 starting with only 5% down on the total unit price. This low entry point opens the project to a wider band of buyers.

Installments stretch up to 10 years on equal monthly schedules. This long horizon eases the monthly load on the buyer and makes entering a standalone villa at The 8 a practical decision for an upper-middle-income family.

Delivery is expected in 2027 for the first phase, and villa handover is semi-finished, letting the buyer complete interior finishing to personal taste and family requirements. This delivers architectural flexibility not found in fully-finished projects.

Real-estate investment in The 8 in 2026

Investing in The 8 Compound carries several merits for a long-horizon investor. New Zayed has seen 30-40% real-estate price growth across the past two years, and The 8 benefits directly from this trend.

Plot allocation per villa at The 8 is larger than the equivalent in competing projects, supporting the capital value of each unit. Land in New Zayed is the scarcest input, and a larger plot holds value better than the structure itself.

Expected rental yield for villas at The 8 after delivery sits between 4% and 6% per year — a traditional residential rate complemented by capital appreciation from rising land prices over the medium term.

A cash buyer paying the full ticket at contract signing typically secures an extra discount from El Gabry Developments. This cash discount lifts the overall return for an investor who prefers a single-shot commitment.

An investor evaluating The 8 should factor in interior finishing costs after handover (typically 8% to 12% of the unit price) and the annual maintenance fee covering compound services.

The 8 Services & Amenities

The 8 Compound is designed as a fully serviced residential community. Every facility a family needs in daily life sits inside the compound gates.

• Central club house with social lounges, restaurants, and cafés for residents.
• Multiple swimming pools of varying sizes spread across the compound.
• Walking, running, and cycling tracks long enough for daily exercise.
• Sport courts (tennis, basketball, futsal) for active residents.
• Kids play area built to international safety standards.
• Fitness centre equipped with current-generation gear.
• Inside-the-gate retail strip with supermarket, pharmacy, and daily services.
• 24/7 security and surveillance cameras at every corner of the compound.
• Maintenance and cleaning services running around the clock for quality of life.
• Generous green areas and landscaped zones filling 85% of the total land.

These amenities mean The 8 can meet a family's full daily needs without frequent trips outside the gates, a hallmark of modern fully-serviced developments in New Zayed.

The 8 Features

• Strategic location in New Zayed inside the northern expansion of Sheikh Zayed.
• Developed by El Gabry Developments with a strong track record in villa communities.
• Villa-only community with no apartments — higher privacy per household.
• Andalusian-inspired architecture with a contemporary edge.
• Only 15% building footprint with 85% green areas and landscaping.
• Prices starting from 11,061,000 Egyptian pounds for a 256 m² townhouse.
• Only 5% down with installments stretched over 10 years on equal schedules.
• Unit mix spanning townhouses and four standalone villa types.
• Central club house, multiple pools, and a full sports facility stack.
• Close to Mall of Arabia, Dahshur Road, and the Middle Ring Road.

The 8 — Things to Consider

Phased delivery may extend the community build-up period: The compound is split across three phases (20 + 20 + 40 acres), meaning early residents may live next to construction activity for several years.

Solution: pick a unit in the first phase positioned away from the boundaries of later phases, or wait for releases farther from the current build zone inside The 8.

No apartment option may not match every budget: The 8 is a villa-only community with no lower-priced apartment tier for certain budget bands. Solution: the 256 m² townhouse starting from 11,061,000 Egyptian pounds offers a reasonable entry point for buyers aspiring to compound life without a large standalone villa.

El Gabry Developments & Other Projects

El Gabry Developments operates in the Egyptian market with a clear focus on villa projects and luxury residential communities. The company has built its reputation on on-time delivery and execution quality.

The 8 is the company's largest project in New Zayed and reflects the developer's evolving design methodology for luxury villa communities with a distinctive architectural signature.

The El Gabry Developments portfolio spans projects across Sheikh Zayed and 6th October. This breadth reflects the developer's grasp of the Egyptian family's appetite for standalone villa living.

To browse more Sheikh Zayed projects or to explore other El Gabry Developments projects, follow the internal links across CompoundGate for a comprehensive market view of New Zayed.

For a custom quote on current The 8 prices or to view available units, contact us directly via the inquiry form on this page. Our team helps you select the unit best suited to your family's budget.