Palm Hills Developments builds integrated residential, commercial, resort, hospitality, and mixed-use communities in Egyptian urban and coastal markets, serving households and investors across income segments. Its model combines off-plan sales, masterplanning, commercial development, hospitality operations, and government co-development with partners.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf ExtensionWest Cairo, 6th of October963 units | 8.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.7/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate for Gate 1 - Palm Hills Golf Extension is 4.7/5 from 115 reviews, which sets the level and converts to approximately 8.9/10 under the requested curve. The score is adjusted modestly downward for the management-contact complaint; no published structural or systems evidence was found, so structure remains unscored. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The published place listing is strongly positive at 4.7/5 from 115 reviews, with comments such as “Very good place and people are friendly” and “Wonderful residence area!” One reviewer reported that help was “very very slow or never done” and that management had created a barrier to contact; another said the landscaping “can be better.” | ||
| Mazeej HotelHacienda White, North Coast | 8.6/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.1/ 10 Tripadvisor 5/5, 3.7/5, 1/5, 4.3/5 · 20 reviews · tripadvisor.com Combined from 4 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.1. |
Google's 4.7/5 from 70 reviews is the largest published review base and sets the level; on the stated market curve it converts to about 9.1/10. Tripadvisor is materially lower and the written evidence includes one serious electricity-related cancellation plus service complaints, while repeated praise for staff, cleanliness and atmosphere offsets part of that downward movement; the resulting evidence-based resident-experience score is 8.6/10. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Guest reviews commonly praise the staff as “very friendly, helpful and polite,” describe the hotel as “very clean throughout,” and highlight the design, views and calm atmosphere. Negative operational feedback includes one guest saying the hotel cancelled a reservation after a reported electricity problem, while another said service was slow and that staff forgot a drink order several times. | ||
| Palm ValleyWest Cairo, 6th of October237 units | 8.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 4.5/5 from 186 reviews is the only published building-specific rating located and therefore sets the anchor at 8.5/10 under the specified conversion curve. The displayed written reviews support a predominantly positive resident experience, while the repeated price complaint does not move the score under the scoring rules. No building-specific engineering or systems rating was found, so structure is null. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The review material describes Palm Valley as “a beautiful residential closed green compound” with “nice and well maintained green areas,” and another reviewer calls it “so quite and comfortable.” A review also notes “good services” but “no shops inside,” while 2026 reporting says legal notices created uncertainty over transferring ownership for buyers and residents; that report is a publication-date/current-status issue, not a resident rating. | ||
| Le Sidi Boutique Hotel & RestaurantHacienda Bay, North Coast | 7.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.8/ 10 Booking.com 9.2/10, 8.9/10, 9.4/10, 9.3/10, 8.2/10, 9.1/10, 10/10 · 133 reviews · booking.com Combined from 7 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.8. |
Google’s 4.3/5 from 181 reviews is the largest directly observed review base and converts to 7.9/10 under the stated curve. Booking.com and Tripadvisor are also positive, while the written comments mainly support staff, cleanliness, views and food; no reliable structural condition evidence was published in the material read. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Guests repeatedly praise the service: one review calls the staff “very very helpful and friendly,” while another says check-in was seamless and staff were “friendly, welcoming and attentive.” The newest August 2026 review says the hotel was exceptionally clean and that a Wi‑Fi/TV issue was resolved “immediately”; an older review qualifies the praise by saying restaurant service was “a tad slow” and prices were high. | ||
| WoodvilleWest Cairo, 6th of October | 7.6/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.2/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest and only identified building-specific aggregate: 4.3/5 from 127 reviews, which converts to 7.0/10 under the requested curve. The score moves modestly upward for repeated praise of greenery and quietness; structure remains unscored because the published material does not provide a building-specific systems or engineering rating. | |||
The sampled Google material contains one structural-quality allegation: “bad designs, small areas with bad constructions.” This was a single older review rather than a repeated or severe failure, and no published building-specific engineering, plumbing, HVAC, waterproofing or electrical rating was found. | Published reviews describe “loads of green areas,” a “nice and quiet residential place,” and a “very secured, elegant and spacious place.” The same review set includes a price complaint—“Very high prices”—and an older comment that the area was “Still developing”; the latter is historical evidence, not a current status finding. |
Zamalek ... 5th settlement ... Alexandria ... 6th of October
NUCA contributes the land bank and associated external infrastructure, while Palm Hills handles financing, construction, development, internal infrastructure, marketing and sales for a revenue-sharing integrated West Cairo community.
Marriott signed an agreement with Palm Hills to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills, as part of the West Cairo mixed-use development.
PHD announce the signature of an agreement with the Egyptian New Urban Communities Authority ("NUCA"), with the purpose of co-developing, on a revenue sharing basis, an integrated residential community spreading over 12.6 million sqm in West Cairo.
Marriott International and Palm Hills Developments Sign Agreement to Open the Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt
| COMPANY NUMBER | 6801 Egyptian Commercial Register · EG |
| Egypt | active 6 projects tracked |
| United Arab Emirates | announced_only 0 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 4 of 6 |
| Hotel | 2 of 6 |
He is also a Board Member in Mantrac, Unatrac, Accor Hotels ... and McDonald’s Egypt.
from the onset of his career in 1986 at Mansour Motors Group
He serves as Chairman & Group CEO of the Board of Directors
Yasseen Mansour has been a driving force behind the growth of Palm Hills Developments. He serves as Chairman & Group CEO of the Board of Directors and has guided the company from its first projects in 1997 into a leading real estate player in Egypt.
from the onset of his career in 1986 at Mansour Motors Group
Chairman & Group CEO
Chairman & Group CEO
He is the co-founder and active member of Lead Foundation
Chairman & Group CEO
Mr. Mansour holds a bachelor’s degree from Babson College 1997 in Finance.
In addition, he is board member of Mantrac and MMID.
Managing Director of ManFoods McDonalds Egypt
Mohamed Mansour holds the position of Managing Director of ManFoods McDonalds Egypt, also he is managing his new Investment Company acting as Chairman and Managing Director of Infinity Capital Ltd & Infinity Developments SAE.
Vice Chairman Representative of MMID
Managing Director of ManFoods McDonalds Egypt
Mr. Mansour holds a bachelor’s degree from Babson College 1997 in Finance.
Vice Chairman Representative of MMID
Vice Chairman Representative of MMID
has completed courses in Investment Assessment, Project Finance and Risk Analysis at the Harvard Institute
Badran holds a BA in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science and Technology
Badran is a Board member of Taaleem Management Services and also chairs the Investments Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt.
Prior to joining Palm Hills Developments, Hazem Badran was CI Capital’s Co-CEO. Prior to that, Badran had a nine-year career at EFG Hermes
He has been the Co-CEO and Managing Director of Palm Hills Developments since mid-2021.
since mid-2021
Prior to joining Palm Hills Developments, Hazem Badran was CI Capital’s Co-CEO. Badran brings more than 22 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking in the MENA region.
He has been the Co-CEO and Managing Director of Palm Hills Developments since mid-2021.
He has been the Co-CEO and Managing Director of Palm Hills Developments since mid-2021.
Badran holds a BA in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science and Technology
Prior to that, Badran had a nine-year career at EFG Hermes
Prior to joining Palm Hills Developments, Hazem Badran was CI Capital’s Co-CEO.
Badran brings more than 22 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking in the MENA region.
CO-CEO & Managing Director
Mr. Darwish received a BA degree in Commerce from Alexandria University.
He also currently holds the position of Chairman of Maccor, Neema for Tourism Investment Co. and Novotel for Hotels Co. He is a Board Member of Palm Hills Developments & The Egyptian Insurance Institute.
Prior to joining MMID in June 2000, Mr. Darwish was a Board Member in El Gabr Group from 1985 to 1996. In 1997 he managed to successfully establish El Ahram Company for Insurance.
Hassan Darwish is the Executive Vice President of El Mansour & El Maghraby Investment & Development Co. and the Chairman & CEO of Royal Insurance Co.
In 1997 he managed to successfully establish El Ahram Company for Insurance.
the Chairman & CEO of Royal Insurance Co.
Hassan Darwish is the Executive Vice President of El Mansour & El Maghraby Investment & Development Co.
Non-Executive Board Member Representative of MMID
Non-Executive Board Member Representative of MMID
Mr. El-Garhy started his career back in 1981 at Chase National Bank ... He then worked at CIB ... In 2006 ... Commercial International Investment Company ... joined EFG Hermes ... National Investment Bank ... Citadel Capital holding.
Amr El Garhy was the Minister of Finance from 2016 to 2018. Mr. El-Garhy started his career back in 1981 at Chase National Bank, which was transformed into CIB in 1986.
Non-Executive Board Member
In 2002 , he joined EFG Hermes as board member and Managing Director as well as Co-headed its investment banking operations.
Amr El Garhy was the Minister of Finance from 2016 to 2018.
He then worked at CIB for ten years from 1986 to 2006.
In 2002 , he joined EFG Hermes as board member and Managing Director
Non-Executive Board Member
Mr. Thabet holds a B.Sc. Commerce, as well as Auditing and Taxation High Diploma from Ain Shams University
a MIBA (Master in International Business Administration) from the ESLSCA Business School
CFO at Palm Hills Developments
He also acts a consultant for the Egyptian Society for Public Finances and Taxes.
Previously, Mr. Thabet ran his own office for Chartered Accounting and Financial Management Services.
was promoted to CFO in 2011
Ali Thabet has over 35 years of experience in the field of finance and accounting, 22 of which spent in Palm Hills Developments, when he first joined in the capacity of Vice President for Finance, Accounting and Administration, and was promoted to CFO in 2011.
Auditing and Taxation High Diploma from Ain Shams University
a MIBA (Master in International Business Administration) from the ESLSCA Business School
Chief Financial Officer
22 of which spent in Palm Hills Developments
over 35 years of experience in the field of finance and accounting
Chief Financial Officer
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Hills Katameya Extension 2 | New Cairo, Egypt East Cairo | residential for sale | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | Aug 2021 | +25.5 mo (+20.0 to +31.0) | estimated | completed |
| Golf Extension | 6th of October, Egypt West Cairo | residential for sale | 9631 | — | — | — | 10% down payment and the remaining amount over 7 years1 | — | — | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | Jun 2020 | +11.5 mo (+6.0 to +17.0) | estimated | completed |
| Woodville | 6th of October, Egypt West Cairo | residential for sale | — | — | — | — | 10% 10%1 | 2014 | 2014 | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | Jun 2020 | +11.5 mo (+6.0 to +17.0) | estimated | completed |
| Le Sidi Boutique Hotel & Restaurant | North Coast, Egypt Hacienda Bay | hotel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sep 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Palm Valley | 6th of October, Egypt West Cairo | residential for sale | 2371 | — | — | — | 10% down payment, another 5% after three months, and the rest in installments over 6 years1 | — | — | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | Sep 2019 | +2.5 mo (−3.0 to +8.0) | estimated | completed |
| Mazeej Hotel | North Coast, Egypt Hacienda White | hotel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Aug 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 11, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 12, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 12, 2026 |
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