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Egypt Vision 2030 and the New Capital

Egypt Vision 2030 is the country's sustainable development strategy, and its results are easy to see: a New Administrative Capital rising in the desert east of Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum beside the Pyramids, and a new generation of resorts on the Mediterranean and Red Sea. Here is the plan in brief and what it means for visitors and property buyers.

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At a glance

Egypt Vision 2030 at a glance

Plan
Egypt Vision 2030, Sustainable Development Strategy (launched 2016, updated 2023)
Tourism goal
About 30 million visitors a year, targeted for 2028
New capital
New Administrative Capital, east of Cairo
Signature opening
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza
Best months to visit
October to April

In brief

Egypt Vision 2030 in brief

Launched in 2016 and updated in 2023, Egypt Vision 2030 is the national Sustainable Development Strategy. It aligns Egypt's growth with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on quality of life, social justice, a competitive and diversified economy, knowledge and innovation, a sustainable environment and well-governed institutions.

In practice, the plan has driven one of the largest building programs anywhere: new cities, highways, ports, a high-speed rail network and major tourism investment. See the national visions of the Middle East for the wider region.

The Iconic Tower and the new central business district of Egypt's New Administrative Capital
Photo: Mohamed Ouda · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Headline goals

A larger, more diverse economy

By 2030

Faster, inclusive growth with greater private-sector investment and higher exports.

About 30 million tourists

Tourism strategy

Egypt aims to welcome around 30 million visitors a year, supported by new hotel rooms and air links.

New cities

Nationwide

A program of fourth-generation cities, including New Alamein and the New Administrative Capital, to ease pressure on Cairo.

Flagship projects

New Administrative Capital

East of Cairo

Government ministries, a business district with the Iconic Tower, Africa's tallest building, and new residential neighborhoods.

To be confirmed

Ras El Hekma

North Coast

A vast Mediterranean city and resort development backed by Abu Dhabi's ADQ. See El Alamein and Ras El Hekma.

To be confirmed

High-speed rail

Nationwide

A high-speed network linking the Red Sea, the Mediterranean and Upper Egypt. See trains of the Middle East.

New Alamein

North Coast

A new coastal city with towers, beaches and a summer festival season.

What Egypt's vision means

What Egypt's vision means for visitors

The headline is the Grand Egyptian Museum, a once-in-a-generation opening that, with the Pyramids next door, makes Giza a destination in itself. Upgraded airports, new Nile and Red Sea hotels and better roads make the classic Cairo, Luxor and Aswan journey smoother than ever. Begin with our Egypt luxury vacation guide, and consider Luxor and the Red Sea resorts of El Gouna.

What it means for investors

Foreigners may buy property in Egypt, and purchases above set thresholds can qualify for residency. The North Coast and Red Sea are the most active markets for second homes, alongside the New Capital. See Egypt Luxury Real Estate investment on the North Coast.

Questions visitors and investors

Questions visitors and investors ask

What is Egypt Vision 2030?

Egypt's national Sustainable Development Strategy, launched in 2016 and updated in 2023, covering economic, social and environmental goals.

Is the Grand Egyptian Museum open?

Yes. Check the museum's official site for hours and tickets.

Can foreigners buy property in Egypt?

Yes, with some limits, and certain purchases can bring residency. Take independent legal advice.

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