Rafts October & Zayed

Are you looking for a real opportunity for upscale living and successful investment in the heart of the future in the Arab Republic of Egypt? Do you want to own a residential unit combining the calmness of nature and its proximity to all vital services in Giza Governorate? If your answer is yes, you are in the exact right place to discover with us a world of luxury and distinction in Rafts Sheikh Zayed compound. Sheikh Zayed city has become one of the most important luxury residential areas in Egypt with increased demand and containing a group of the finest compounds, and as a distinguished real estate developer, The Ark Developments had to be present in this promising city during 2026. The company launched this unique residential edifice for clients to get a golden opportunity that cannot be compensated for family stability and securing the future in an integrated modern environment specially designed to suit the aspirations of upscale families in the Egyptian real estate market for 2026. Thanks to advanced engineering vision and luxury designs, this compound guarantees you a calm and stable life providing you and your family the highest standards of comfort, safety, and absolute luxury amidst vast green spaces and stunning artificial lakes that delight beholders.

The idea of Rafts compound started from the desire of The Ark Developments to provide a low-density residential community that puts nature at the heart of daily experience during 2026. Planning came to separate buildings with green spaces and water surfaces giving each unit an open view and high privacy, away from the usual attached towers pattern in many projects in Sheikh Zayed. Architect Raef Fahmy relied in designing the project on modern European style with clean lines, neutral colors, and low heights, as facades implemented with high-quality materials harmonize with the surrounding green cover. Care was also taken in distributing units to leave wide distances between them allowing natural light entry and good ventilation, which is the same style that distinguished his previous works. The project was divided into a residential sector and another dedicated to services and commercial areas, so that basic facilities intermediate the urban fabric and open spaces and crystal lakes remain the dominant visual element, alongside a wide internal road network separating car traffic from pedestrian paths in New Zayed.

Rafts compound offers an integrated service system that makes residents dispense with leaving the compound to meet their daily needs, and among these services stand out some unique facilities that distinguish Rafts from other projects in the region and give it a special character combining entertainment and luxury in 2026. Care was taken in distributing services to be close to residential units and at the same time far enough to maintain the calmness of residential areas developed by The Ark Developments in Sheikh Zayed. Among the most prominent facilities and services:

• Crystal Lakes and Water Surfaces: Crystal artificial lakes represent the most prominent visual element inside Rafts compound, as they extend between residential buildings to grant most units direct water views in New Zayed.
• Sports Tracks and Jogging Areas: The company allocated separate tracks for running and walking and others for cycling away from car paths for more safety and health in 2026.
• Commercial Mall and Social Clubs: New Zayed Rafts compound is centered by a huge commercial mall including a group of brands, restaurants, and cafes, alongside sports and social clubs providing various activities.
• Security and Guarding: Security and guarding around the clock, modern surveillance cameras, and electronic gates to provide complete safety for all residents.
• Sports and Entertainment: Swimming pools of various sizes, sports and social clubs, and running and cycling tracks suitable for all family members in Sheikh Zayed.
• Commercial Services and Green Spaces: A commercial mall including brands, restaurants, and cafes, with gardens, plaza areas, crystal lakes, and children's play areas.
• Garages and Maintenance: Underground parking lots to maintain traffic smoothness, with periodic maintenance and cleaning teams for all public facilities throughout 2026.

Rafts compound offers a wide collection of units starting from compact studios suitable for young couples and extending to luxury palaces, meeting the needs of individuals, families, and investors with their different budgets in Sheikh Zayed city during 2026. Units were designed by The Ark Developments to achieve maximum utilization of space, with practical internal partitions respecting privacy and providing open views of green spaces and lakes. Some styles also allow the possibility of choosing interior finishing to match the owner's taste, giving the client greater freedom in shaping their private space inside New Zayed. Below are the diverse unit spaces in the project:

• Studio Spaces: Compact studio spaces in Rafts compound start from 60 square meters and reach 79 square meters.
• One-Bedroom Apartments: One-bedroom apartment spaces start from 79 square meters with an upscale modern design in Sheikh Zayed.
• Two-Bedroom Apartments: Two-bedroom apartment spaces start from 111 square meters to meet small family aspirations during 2026.
• Three-Bedroom Apartments: Three-bedroom apartment spaces start from 150 square meters to provide the utmost degrees of family comfort.
• D-Style Villas: Spaces of D-style villas in New Zayed Rafts compound start from 323 square meters.
• C-Style Villas: Come with graded and studied spaces to suit lovers of distinction and luxury in Sheikh Zayed.
• B-Style Villas: B-style villa spaces reach up to 516 square meters to grant you complete independence during 2026.
• Luxury Palaces: Include the largest spaces ever in the project starting from 120 million EGP as an upscale residential and investment value.

The Ark Developments provided a flexible installment plan suitable for various budgets in Rafts Sheikh Zayed compound, based on a low down payment and extended installment without interest during 2026. This alleviates the financial burden on the buyer and allows them to own their unit with the least possible initial commitment in Sheikh Zayed city. Below are the details of payment systems, booking seriousness, and delivery dates:

• Contract Down Payment and Installment Period: Pay a down payment of only 5%, and installment of the remaining amount for up to 7 years without interest in New Zayed.
• Booking Seriousness Amounts: The booking seriousness amount is 100,000 EGP for apartment units, and amounts to 200,000 EGP for villa units.
• Delivery Dates: The possibility of receiving the unit within 3 years from the contract date, giving the client flexibility in organizing their financial plan between the contracting and delivery stages in 2026.
• Finishing Systems: The project provides two main finishing options, either semi-finished to customize decorations according to the client's desire, or fully finished ready to live in Sheikh Zayed.