Palm Hills Brings the Hacienda Name to Its Most Ambitious Address Yet

Hacienda Ras El Hekma is Palm Hills’ most significant coastal announcement in the company’s history. Not because of the scale, although 1,400 acres with 4.8 kilometres of beachfront and two natural bays is exceptional by any measure. And not because of the price range, although a project running from EGP 12 million apartments to EGP 450 million first-row villas covers more of the market than any single Hacienda project before it.

The reason Hacienda Ras El Hekma changes things is the address. This project sits inside Ras El Hekma City, inside the formal boundary of the zone anchored by the USD 35 billion UAE-ADQ sovereign investment agreement. Palm Hills is confirmed as the first Egyptian developer to launch a project within that city. That is not a marketing claim. It is a structural positioning that no other Egyptian developer currently holds.

The project is currently in its EOI phase, with expressions of interest now open ahead of the official sales launch. Hacienda Ras El Hekma is fully finished, AC included, kitchen cabinets included, with delivery in four years and payment plans stretching to 10 years. For buyers who have been tracking the Ras El Hekma pipeline, this is the project that puts the Hacienda brand at the centre of Egypt’s most strategically significant coastal zone.

Where Is Hacienda Ras El Hekma Located?

Hacienda Ras El Hekma is located at KM 238 on the International Coastal Road, inside the formal boundaries of Ras El Hekma City. This is not adjacent to the zone or nearby. The project is inside the city itself, which places it within the sovereign masterplan and directly connected to the infrastructure being built across the broader Ras El Hekma development.

El Alamein International Airport is within 30 to 40 minutes of the Ras El Hekma zone. New Alamein City is accessible within a similar drive time heading east. Cairo is under 2.5 hours via the New Fouka Road, which has materially changed the practical accessibility of this stretch of the North Coast for Cairo-based buyers.

Nearby Landmarks and Distances

The KM 238 location places Hacienda Ras El Hekma deeper into the zone than the majority of announced North Coast projects. The water quality at this latitude consistently registers among the clearest on Egypt’s entire Mediterranean coast. The New Fouka Road has made this stretch of coastline significantly more accessible than it was five years ago, and the airport being built inside Ras El Hekma City will change the access equation further when it opens.

Key Advantages and Selling Points of Hacienda Ras El Hekma

• First Egyptian developer inside Ras El Hekma City. This is the defining fact about Hacienda Ras El Hekma. Palm Hills has confirmed its position as the first Egyptian developer to launch a project within the formal Ras El Hekma City boundaries. That structural positioning puts Hacienda Ras El Hekma inside the sovereign masterplan rather than on its fringes, with direct connectivity to the infrastructure being delivered across the zone.
• 1,400 acres with 4.8 km of continuous beachfront and two natural bays. The natural bay geometry is what makes Hacienda Ras El Hekma exceptional even against other large-scale Ras El Hekma projects. Natural bays create protected coves with calmer water and more varied beach environments than a straight coastline. At 4.8 km of frontage across two bays, the project has enough beachfront to give most of its residential zones a genuine coastal orientation.
• 97% of units have a water view, and 84% of the site is dedicated to greenery and water features. At 1,400 acres, achieving 97% water-facing orientation requires deliberate masterplan design, not just fortunate geography. The 84% open space ratio is one of the lowest build densities of any Palm Hills project, and for a project of this scale, that figure directly determines the quality of the environment residents experience day-to-day.
• Three luxury hotels within the masterplan. Hotel operations inside a residential project are the difference between a compound that shuts down in October and a community that continues to generate activity, hospitality services, and economic life throughout the year. Three hotels at Hacienda Ras El Hekma means residents have access to hotel-grade services from move-in, not from some future delivery phase.
• Fully finished, ACs included, kitchen cabinets included on all units. This is the Palm Hills Hacienda delivery standard applied to Ras El Hekma. For buyers who have purchased in other Hacienda projects, this finishing specification is familiar. For buyers new to the Hacienda brand, it means no additional finishing costs after purchase and a property that is rental-ready from handover day.
• The Hacienda track record is the most important credential. Hacienda Bay at KM 124 has been operating for over a decade: the hotel runs, the golf course operates, the F&B venues open off-season, and the resale market trades. Hacienda Ras El Hekma is Palm Hills bringing that operational credibility to the most strategically significant coastal zone in Egypt right now.

Total Project Area and Masterplan

Hacienda Ras El Hekma covers 1,400 acres inside Ras El Hekma City, making it one of the largest individual land allocations within the sovereign zone. The 4.8 km beachfront spans two natural bays, creating a coastline with more variety and depth than a single straight beach of the same length.

The masterplan dedicates 84% of the total area to greenery and water features, with only 16% built upon. Three luxury hotels are integrated within the masterplan, with their operations providing the year-round hospitality backbone that the Hacienda brand has established as a standard across previous projects. The overall design philosophy follows the same principle Palm Hills applied at Hacienda Bay: build a destination that operates continuously, not a resort that functions for three months and goes quiet.

Unit Types and Sizes at Hacienda Ras El Hekma

Hacienda Ras El Hekma offers the widest residential range of any Palm Hills North Coast project. The product line runs from 1-bedroom apartments at EGP 12 million through to first-row, one-story villas of 1,300 sqm with seven bedrooms at EGP 450 million. This range within a single masterplan allows the project to serve different buyer profiles without compromising the overall quality and demographic of the community.

All units at Hacienda Ras El Hekma are delivered fully finished with air conditioning and kitchen cabinets included. This applies across every unit type from apartments through to villas. The finishing standard is consistent with what Palm Hills has delivered across the Hacienda Bay and Hacienda Heneish projects.

Note: Starting prices sourced from official Palm Hills EOI brochure (June 2026). Prices vary by floor, view, exact position within the masterplan, and row. The EOI registration fee is EGP 250,000 for Beach Homes, EGP 500,000 for Chalets, and EGP 1,000,000 for Villas — all refundable.

Latest Project Updates – 2025 to 2026

Hacienda Ras El Hekma was unveiled by Palm Hills with an official EOI phase open as of June 2026. The project is currently collecting expressions of interest before the main sales launch. The EOI registration amounts are EGP 250,000 for Beach Homes, EGP 500,000 for Chalets, and EGP 1,000,000 for Villas, all fully refundable. The launch of Hacienda Ras El Hekma makes Palm Hills the first Egyptian developer to officially launch a project within the formal boundaries of Ras El Hekma City.

The broader Ras El Hekma context accelerates the strategic significance of this timing. The USD 35 billion UAE-ADQ investment programme has been in active infrastructure development since early 2025. A new international airport inside the city is under construction with a Q4 2026 target opening. Modon, the sovereign master developer, has been advancing the zone’s first phase Wadi Yemm, simultaneously with Hacienda Ras El Hekma’s launch. Palm Hills is entering the zone at the moment when the infrastructure surrounding the project is being delivered, not promised.

Facilities and Amenities

Beach and Water

• 4.8 km of continuous private Mediterranean beachfront across two natural bays.
• Protected bay environments on both natural coves, with calmer water conditions and more varied beach experiences than a straight coastline.
• Multiple water sports and beach club facilities along the 4.8 km frontage.

Hotels and Hospitality

• Three luxury hotels integrated within the Hacienda Ras El Hekma masterplan.
• Hotel-grade services accessible to residential unit owners from move-in.
• Year-round hospitality operation consistent with the Hacienda Bay model.

Leisure and Green Spaces

• 84% of 1,400 acres dedicated to greenery and water features throughout the master plan.
• 97% of units designed with direct water views, structural by masterplan design rather than limited to selective beachfront rows.
• Cycling and jogging pathways, sports courts, and recreational zones are integrated within the open space network.

Retail and Dining

• Commercial and dining areas within the masterplan activated year-round through hotel operations.
• Beachfront F&B venues along the natural bays.

Security and Infrastructure

• Gated community with controlled access, sitting inside Ras El Hekma City’s broader security and infrastructure framework.
• Full property management and maintenance services.
• Smart infrastructure consistent with Ras El Hekma City’s planned smart city systems.

Developer: Palm Hills – The Hacienda Brand Delivered Once, Now Twice

Palm Hills Developments was founded in 2005 by Yasseen Mansour of Al Mansour Group and is listed on both the Egyptian Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. Their portfolio spans 26-plus major projects across more than 27 million square metres — a scale that places them as one of Egypt’s two or three most significant residential developers by any measure.

The Hacienda brand is Palm Hills’ most commercially successful coastal identity. Hacienda Bay at KM 124 was the North Coast’s defining benchmark project for over a decade: the 18-hole golf course operates, Le Sidi Boutique Hotel runs, the SASS Beach Bar stays open off-season, and the resale market is one of the most consistently active on the entire coast. Hacienda Heneish at KM 247 is currently under construction in Sidi Heneish with delivery targeted for 2027 to 2028.

Hacienda Ras El Hekma is the third chapter: the same brand, applied to 1,400 acres inside the zone that now holds more confirmed sovereign capital than any other stretch of Mediterranean coastline in the Arab world. Palm Hills generated EGP 4.216 billion in net profit in 2025, an increase of 29.55% year-on-year, confirming the financial standing behind a commitment of this scale and ambition.

Hacienda Ras El Hekma Unit Prices

All prices below are confirmed from the official Palm Hills EOI brochure issued at the June 2026 launch announcement. Hacienda Ras El Hekma is currently in the EOI phase ahead of the full sales launch.

All units fully finished. ACs included. Kitchen cabinets included. EOI registration fees: EGP 250,000 (Beach Home), EGP 500,000 (Chalet), EGP 1,000,000 (Villa) — all fully refundable. Register with D5 Realty for priority access and confirmed unit availability at launch.

Payment Plans

The 10-year installment plan for chalets, apartments, and twin houses is one of the most extended payment structures Palm Hills has offered across the Hacienda range. It significantly reduces the monthly outflow for buyers and makes Hacienda Ras El Hekma accessible to a wider buyer profile than the unit prices suggest at face value. The Value by Years system means that buyers who pay over more years contribute proportionally more to the total, rewarding early or accelerated payment.

Honest Disadvantages

• Pre-launch stage: Hacienda Ras El Hekma is currently collecting EOIs ahead of its official sales launch. Full pricing across all unit configurations, confirmed floor plans, and detailed masterplan specifics are still in the process of being released. Buyers are entering on Palm Hills’ brand and the project’s macro credentials, not yet on a fully published product specification. The EOI fee is refundable, which reduces the financial commitment at this stage, but buyers should be clear that confirmed details will only be fully available at the sales launch.
• Four-year delivery timeline: The project will be delivered approximately four years from contract. Buyers who need a property that is ready to use or rent in the near term should evaluate whether this timeline works for their plans. Four years is a standard construction horizon for a project of this scale in the Egyptian market, but it means Hacienda Ras El Hekma is a forward position rather than an immediate-use purchase.
• The price range is wide and buyers should be specific about which tier they are targeting: the difference between a 1-bedroom apartment at EGP 12 million and a first-row villa at EGP 450 million is so significant that the investment case, the resale profile, and the community experience are essentially different conversations. Buyers should evaluate Hacienda Ras El Hekma based on their specific unit type and row position, not on the project headline.
• Distance from Cairo: At KM 238, Hacienda Ras El Hekma is one of the further North Coast destinations from the capital. Cairo is under 2.5 hours via the New Fouka Road, which is manageable, and the airport being built inside Ras El Hekma City will improve access further when it opens. For buyers who plan frequent weekend visits by road from Cairo, the drive time is worth modelling honestly.

Final Word

Hacienda Ras El Hekma is the most significant North Coast project Palm Hills has announced. The combination of 1,400 acres inside Ras El Hekma City, the first-Egyptian-developer position within the sovereign zone, 4.8 km of beachfront across two natural bays, and the Hacienda operational DNA from Hacienda Bay creates a proposition that has no direct comparable in the current North Coast pipeline.

The buyer this project is right for is someone who understands that the best entry point for a project of this profile is before the official sales launch, when pricing is at its most competitive and unit selection is widest. Hacienda Bay buyers who entered during the development phase have watched their investment appreciate through over a decade of consistent demand. The structural conditions at Hacienda Ras El Hekma, inside the most capitalised coastal zone in Egypt’s history, are more compelling than those that existed when Hacienda Bay first launched.

EOIs are open now. Register with D5 Realty for confirmed priority access and unit availability at the official launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Hacienda Ras El Hekma?

Hacienda Ras El Hekma is Palm Hills’ new coastal project at KM 238 on the North Coast, located inside the formal boundaries of Ras El Hekma City. It covers 1,400 acres with 4.8 km of beachfront across two natural bays, 84% green spaces and water features, 97% water-facing units, and three luxury hotels within the masterplan. Palm Hills is confirmed as the first Egyptian developer to launch a project inside Ras El Hekma City. The project is currently in its EOI phase ahead of the official sales launch.

• What are the prices at Hacienda Ras El Hekma?

Hacienda Ras El Hekma apartment prices start from EGP 12,000,000 for 1-bedroom units. Junior chalets start from EGP 24,000,000. Senior chalets start from EGP 28,000,000. Twin houses start from EGP 44,000,000. Third row villas start from EGP 165,000,000. Second row villas from EGP 195,000,000. First row villas of 1,300 sqm with 7 bedrooms start from EGP 450,000,000. All units are fully finished with ACs and kitchen cabinets included.

• What are the payment plans at Hacienda Ras El Hekma?

Chalets, apartments, and twin houses are available on a 5% down payment, 5% after 3 months, with the balance over 10 years. First, second, third, and fourth row villas are available on a 5% down payment, 5% after 3 months, with the balance over 8 years. Delivery is four years from contract. A Value by Years Payment System applies on Hacienda Ras El Hekma.

• Why is Hacienda Ras El Hekma significant?

Hacienda Ras El Hekma makes Palm Hills the first Egyptian developer to officially launch a project inside Ras El Hekma City, the formal zone anchored by the USD 35 billion UAE-ADQ sovereign investment agreement signed in February 2024. The project is inside the masterplan boundary, not adjacent to it, which gives Hacienda Ras El Hekma direct connectivity to the infrastructure being built across the sovereign zone.

• How does Hacienda Ras El Hekma compare to Hacienda Bay?

Hacienda Bay at KM 124 is a fully operational community that has been delivering for over a decade, with an 18-hole golf course, a boutique hotel, active F&B venues, and a consistent resale market. Hacienda Ras El Hekma is under construction with EOIs open now and delivery in four years. The scale at Ras El Hekma is significantly larger (1,400 acres vs Hacienda Bay’s 600 acres), the beachfront is longer (4.8 km vs 6 km, with two natural bays), and the strategic context is fundamentally different given its position inside Ras El Hekma City.

• How do I register interest in Hacienda Ras El Hekma?

Hacienda Ras El Hekma is currently collecting EOIs. The registration fees are EGP 250,000 for Beach Homes, EGP 500,000 for Chalets, and EGP 1,000,000 for Villas — all fully refundable. Contact D5 Realty to register your interest and secure priority access before the official sales launch.