The Quick Comparison

Palm Hills has done something unusual by running two Hacienda projects simultaneously at adjacent North Coast zones. Hacienda Heneish and Hacienda Ras El Hekma share the same brand, the same developer, the same finishing standard, and even similar payment structures. What they do not share is the zone, the sales stage, or the long-term capital context behind each address.

This guide covers both projects honestly, explains what makes each one the right choice for a specific buyer profile, and gives you the factual basis to make a comparison rather than a guess.

Hacienda Heneish: The Established Delivery at the Proven End of Sidi Heneish

What It Is

Hacienda Heneish is Palm Hills’ North Coast project at KM 247 in Sidi Heneish. The project brought the Hacienda brand to the western stretch of the North Coast, where the water quality reaches its clearest point along the Egyptian Mediterranean coastline.

The project covers approximately 1,200 acres with 5 kilometres of Mediterranean beachfront and three luxury hotels. Delivery is targeted for 2027 to 2028. Sales are active with pricing available and units in various stages of construction. This is a project where buyers can see what is being built, walk the construction site, and make a decision based on real product progress rather than a launch promise.

Hacienda Heneish Key Facts and Prices

Hacienda Ras El Hekma: The Sovereign Zone Address That Is Still Being Priced

What It Is

Hacienda Ras El Hekma is Palm Hills’ announcement that the Hacienda brand is moving inside the formal Ras El Hekma City boundary. KM 238 places the project within the sovereign masterplan anchored by the USD 35 billion UAE-ADQ investment agreement, and Palm Hills confirmed at launch that they are the first Egyptian developer to officially launch a project inside Ras El Hekma City’s formal boundaries.

The scale is larger than Hacienda Heneish at 1,400 acres, with two natural bays rather than a straight beachfront, 4.8 kilometres of coastline, 84 percent of the site dedicated to greenery and water features, and 97 percent of units designed with a water view. Three luxury hotels are planned within the masterplan. The project is currently collecting EOIs ahead of the official sales launch. Full pricing, floor plans, and sales contracts are not yet published at the time of writing.

Hacienda Ras El Hekma Key Facts and Prices

The Buyer Decision: Heneish or Ras El Hekma

Choose Hacienda Heneish if:

• You want confirmed pricing today and a delivery timeline you can hold to. Hacienda Heneish is in active sales with construction underway. Buyers who want to know exactly what they are paying, sign a contract, and track their unit’s progress have that option at Heneish right now.
• Your budget starts below EGP 12 million. Hacienda Heneish chalets from EGP 7.2 million make it one of the most accessible Hacienda products on the market. Hacienda Ras El Hekma’s entry price is EGP 12 million for a 1-bedroom apartment.
• You want delivery in 2027 to 2028 rather than 2029 to 2030. Hacienda Heneish is closer to handover.
• The Sidi Heneish corridor specifically appeals to you. KM 247 sits at the western stretch where Mediterranean water quality consistently reaches its visual peak — the clearest on Egypt’s North Coast. The corridor has attracted major developers precisely because of what the water delivers.

Choose Hacienda Ras El Hekma if:

• The Ras El Hekma sovereign zone is your priority. Inside the formal city boundary means inside the USD 35 billion infrastructure investment, inside the zone getting the international airport at Q4 2026, and inside the masterplan that carries a different long-term trajectory than Sidi Heneish.
• The two natural bays and the 97 percent water view ratio are the product you want. Natural bays create protected coves that a straight beach cannot replicate. 97 percent of units with water views is a structural masterplan achievement that Hacienda Heneish, for all its quality, does not match.
• You want to enter at EOI pricing before the official launch. The first buyers into Hacienda Ras El Hekma at the EOI stage are the ones who set the price baseline. Post-launch pricing will reflect the demand that the EOI response generates.
• Your budget is EGP 12 million and above. Every unit type at Hacienda Ras El Hekma starts at or above that level, reflecting the zone premium.

Palm Hills as Developer: What Both Projects Share

Palm Hills Developments is listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange and is one of Egypt’s largest publicly accountable real estate developers. The Hacienda brand has been built on a consistent delivery standard across the North Coast: fully finished, air conditioning included, kitchen cabinets included. Both Hacienda Heneish and Hacienda Ras El Hekma carry that exact specification.

Both Hacienda Heneish and Hacienda Ras El Hekma carry the same finishing standard: fully finished, AC included, kitchen cabinets included. This is the Hacienda delivery specification applied consistently, regardless of which zone the project sits in. The difference between the two projects is not quality, it is address, scale, and stage.

Final Word

Palm Hills created a situation where buyers have to choose between two genuinely compelling Hacienda products at adjacent zones. Hacienda Heneish gives you the confirmed product, the active construction, and the accessible entry price in a proven corridor. Hacienda Ras El Hekma gives you the sovereign zone address, the natural bay geography, and the first-mover position inside what may be the most capitalised coastal development in Egyptian history.

The correct choice is the one that matches your timeline, your budget, and your view on which of those two things matters more to you right now. Contact D5 Realty to compare specific unit availability, current pricing, and to register your EOI for Hacienda Ras El Hekma before the official launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between Hacienda Heneish and Hacienda Ras El Hekma?

Both are Palm Hills Hacienda brand projects on Egypt’s North Coast. Hacienda Heneish is at KM 247 in Sidi Heneish, covering approximately 1,200 acres with 5km of beachfront and delivery targeted for 2027 to 2028, with chalets from EGP 7.2 million and active sales underway. Hacienda Ras El Hekma is at KM 238 inside the formal Ras El Hekma City boundary, covering 1,400 acres with 4.8km of beachfront across two natural bays, 97% water views, and is currently in its EOI phase before the official sales launch, with 1-bedroom apartments from EGP 12 million.

• Which is cheaper – Hacienda Heneish or Hacienda Ras El Hekma?

Hacienda Heneish is the more accessible entry point with chalets from EGP 7,200,000. Hacienda Ras El Hekma’s entry price is EGP 12,000,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment. The premium at Ras El Hekma reflects the project’s position inside the sovereign Ras El Hekma City masterplan and the natural bay geography.

• Are both Hacienda projects fully finished with AC?

Yes. Both Hacienda Heneish and Hacienda Ras El Hekma are delivered fully finished with air conditioning and kitchen cabinets included as standard. This is the consistent Hacienda delivery specification across both projects.

• What is the EOI at Hacienda Ras El Hekma?

An EOI (Expression of Interest) is a refundable registration fee that secures priority access before the official sales launch. At Hacienda Ras El Hekma, the EOI amounts are EGP 250,000 for a Beach Home, EGP 500,000 for a Chalet, and EGP 1,000,000 for a Villa. All amounts are fully refundable. Contact D5 Realty to register and secure priority access.