This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Egypt ranks skyscrapers, towers, and other structures in Egypt by height.
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Tallest structures
Was the tallest building or structure in Egypt upon completion
Indicates buildings or structures that have been topped out
This list ranks buildings and structures in Egypt that stand at least 100 m (328 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires, architectural details, and antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building or structure was completed. Table entries marked with a dash (–) indicate that the completion year of the building or structure has not been officially confirmed or announced.
| Name | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iconic Tower | 393.8 m (1,292 ft) | 77 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | Topped out in August 2021. Completed in 2024. Recently crowned as the tallest building in Africa, surpassing the Great Mosque of Algiers Tower. Tallest freestanding structure in Africa and the tallest structure overall in Egypt. |
| El-Mahalla El-Kubra TV Mast | 323 m (1,060 ft) | – | El-Mahalla El-Kubra | Tallest structure in El-Mahalla El-Kubra and the tallest guyed mast in Egypt. | |
| Alamein Iconic Tower | 291.8 m (957 ft) | 67 | 2026 | New Alamein | Topped out in October 2024. Tallest building in New Alamein and the tallest all-reinforced concrete building in Africa.[1][2] |
| Pylons of Suez Canal Powerline Crossing | 221 m (725 ft) | 1998 | Suez | Tallest structure in Suez and the tallest transcontinental structure in the world. Tallest structure in Egypt from 1998 to 2024. | |
| Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 1 | 207.8 m (682 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 2 | 207.8 m (682 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 3 | 207.8 m (682 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 4 | 207.8 m (682 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| Cairo Flagpole | 202 m (663 ft) | 2021 | New Administrative Capital | Tallest flagpole in the world.[3] | |
| New Administrative Capital Building D01 | 196 m (643 ft) | 49 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | Tallest residential building in Africa. |
| Cairo Tower | 187 m (614 ft) | 16 | 1961 | Cairo | Tallest structure in Cairo and the tallest concrete tower in Egypt. Tallest structure in Egypt from 1961 to 1998. |
| New Administrative Capital Building D02 | 176 m (577 ft) | 45 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| New Administrative Capital Building D03 | 176 m (577 ft) | 45 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| New Administrative Capital Building C01 | 174 m (571 ft) | 35 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Gate Towers East | 170 m (560 ft) | 44 | 2025 | New Alamein | |
| Gate Towers West | 170 m (560 ft) | 44 | 2025 | New Alamein | |
| New Administrative Capital Building C04 | 170 m (560 ft) | 34 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Fouda Tower | 166 m (545 ft) | 50 | – | Cairo | Tallest building in Cairo. Remains unfinished due to the lack of underground parking garage and is slated to be redeveloped into a luxury mixed-use development. |
| New Administrative Capital Building C11 | 160 m (520 ft) | 27 | 2025 | New Administrative Capital | |
| New Administrative Capital Building C12 | 160 m (520 ft) | 27 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| El Salam Tower | 155 m (509 ft) | 36 | – | Alexandria | Tallest building in Alexandria. |
| New Administrative Capital Building C07 | 155 m (509 ft) | 32 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| New Administrative Capital Building C08 | 155 m (509 ft) | 32 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Suez Canal Bridge | 154 m (505 ft) | 2001 | El Qantara | Tallest structure in Ismailia.[4] | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 143 m (469 ft) | 39 | 1994 | Cairo | Tallest finished building in Cairo.[5] |
| Hilton Cairo Grand Nile | 142 m (466 ft) | 41 | 2002 | Cairo | Originally opened in 1974 as the Hotel Meridien Cairo, the complex was expanded in 2001 with the addition of a 41-story tower.[6] |
| Nile City South Tower | 142 m (466 ft) | 34 | 2002 | Cairo | [7] |
| Nile City North Tower | 142 m (466 ft) | 34 | 2002 | Cairo | [8] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 13 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | [9] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 14 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | [9] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 15 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | [9] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 16 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | [9] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 17 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | [9] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 18 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | [9] |
| Egypt's Islamic Cultural Center | 140 m (460 ft) | 2022 | New Administrative Capital | Also known as Masjid Misr. Largest mosque in Egypt and the 4th tallest minaret in the world. | |
| The St. Regis Cairo | 139.5 m (458 ft) | 32 | 2021 | Cairo | |
| Great Pyramid of Giza | 138.5 m (454 ft) | 2570 BC | Giza | Tallest structure in Giza. Tallest structure in the world from 2570 BC to 1311 AD (3,881 years). | |
| Pyramid of Khafre | 136.4 m (448 ft) | 2570 BC | Giza | ||
| The Residences at The St. Regis Cairo | 136.2 m (447 ft) | 34 | 2021 | Cairo | |
| New Administrative Capital Building D04 | 135 m (443 ft) | 39 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| National Bank of Egypt Southern Tower | 135 m (443 ft) | 33 | 1986 | Cairo | |
| National Bank of Egypt Northern Tower | 135 m (443 ft) | 33 | 1986 | Cairo | |
| San Stefano Grand Plaza | 135 m (443 ft) | 31 | 2006 | Alexandria | [10] |
| Bank Misr Building | 130 m (430 ft) | 29 | 1985 | Cairo | |
| Al-Fath Mosque | 130 m (430 ft) | 1990 | Cairo | ||
| Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | 127.1 m (417 ft) | 31 | 1999 | Cairo | [11] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 5 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | [12] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 6 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | [12] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 7 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | [12] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 8 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | [12] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 9 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | [12] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 10 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | [12] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 11 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | [12] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 12 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | [12] |
| New Administrative Capital Building D05 | 120 m (390 ft) | 37 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Residences Roda Island | 118 m (387 ft) | 39 | – | Cairo | |
| Al-Nour Mosque | 112 m (367 ft) | – | Cairo | Built during the presidency of Anwar Sadat on the land provided to the Salafi organization Al-Hidayatul Islamiya, led by Sheikh Hafiz Salama. | |
| Aswan Dam | 111 m (364 ft) | 1970 | Aswan | Tallest structure in Aswan. | |
| Ramses Hilton & World Trade Center | 110 m (360 ft) | 36 | 1980 | Cairo | [13] |
| Hilton World Trade Center Residences I | 110 m (360 ft) | 32 | – | Cairo | [14] |
| Semiramis InterContinental Hotel | 107 m (351 ft) | 29 | 1988 | Cairo | [15] |
| Belmont Building | 106 m (348 ft) | 31 | 1954 | Cairo | Also known as Thabet-Thabet Building. Tallest structure in Cairo from 1954 to 1961 and the tallest building in Africa from 1954 to 1965.[16] |
| Red Pyramid | 105 m (344 ft) | 2575 BC | Dahshur | Tallest structure in Dahshur. Tallest structure in the world from 2575 BC to 2570 BC. | |
| Bent Pyramid | 104.7 m (344 ft) | 2600 BC | Dahshur | Angle of slope decreased during construction to avoid collapse. Tallest structure in the world from 2600 BC to 2575 BC. | |
| Four Seasons Cairo at First Residence | 103 m (338 ft) | 30 | 1996 | Giza | Tallest habitable building in Giza.[17] |
| Al Masa Tower 1 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | |
| Al Masa Tower 2 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | |
| Al Masa Tower 3 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | |
| Al Masa Tower 4 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | |
| Al Masa Tower 5 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | |
| Al Masa Tower 6 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | |
| Radio & Television Building | 100 m (330 ft) | 30 | 1957 | Cairo | Also known as Maspero Television Building.[18] |
| Conrad International Cairo Hotel | 100 m (330 ft) | 30 | 1999 | Cairo | [19] |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 1 | 100 m (330 ft) | 28 | 1987 | Cairo | [20] |
| Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel | 100 m (330 ft) | 27 | 1984 | Cairo | Formerly known as El Gezira Sheraton Hotel.[21] |
| The Fairmont Cairo | 100 m (330 ft) | 25 | 2007 | Cairo | [22] |
Under construction, approved, or proposed
This section lists skyscrapers and structures in Egypt that are under construction, approved, or proposed, and are planned to rise over 100 m (328 ft) tall. As of 2025, there are at least 20 skyscrapers currently under construction in Egypt that are planned to rise at least 100 m (328 ft) in height, with many more planned.
| Name | Height | Floors | Estimated Completion | City | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oblisco Capitale | 1,000 m (3,300 ft) | 250 | 2030 | New Administrative Capital | Approved |
| Father and Son Skyscraper | 470 m (1,540 ft) | 100+ | – | Cairo | Proposed |
| Nut Administrative Tower | 380 m (1,250 ft) | 80 | – | New Administrative Capital | Proposed |
| Nile Tower | 300 m (980 ft) | 70 | – | Cairo | Proposed |
| Nut Residential Tower | 250 m (820 ft) | 62 | – | New Administrative Capital | Proposed |
| Capital Diamond Tower | 248 m (814 ft) | 64 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Forbes International Tower | 240 m (790 ft) | 55 | 2030 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Nile Business City Northeast Tower | 233 m (764 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Nile Business City Northwest Tower | 233 m (764 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Nile Business City West Tower | 233 m (764 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Tycoon Tower[23] | 233 m (764 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Eco Tower Cairo | 220 m (720 ft) | 70 | – | Cairo | Proposed |
| Raville Tower & Residences | 206 m (676 ft) | 46 | 2027 | New Cairo | Under Construction |
| Zayed Spark Crystal | 200 m (660 ft) | 49 | – | Cairo | Proposed |
| Seaspark Twin Tower 1 | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | – | New Alamein | Proposed |
| Seaspark Twin Tower 2 | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | – | New Alamein | Proposed |
| Orascom Tower A | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | – | New Alamein | Under Construction |
| Orascom Tower B | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | – | New Alamein | Under Construction |
| Infinity Tower[24][25] | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| North Coast Tower 1 | 200 m (660 ft) | 43 | 2030 | New Alamein | Approved |
| North Coast Tower 2 | 200 m (660 ft) | 43 | 2030 | New Alamein | Approved |
| East Tower | 185 m (607 ft) | 47 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| 6ixty Iconic Tower | 180 m (590 ft) | 45 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Marina Alamein Tower 4 | 176 m (577 ft) | 45 | 2026 | New Alamein | Under Construction |
| Marina Alamein Tower 5 | 176 m (577 ft) | 45 | 2026 | New Alamein | Under Construction |
| Taj Tower | 170 m (560 ft) | 43 | 2027 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Marina Alamein Tower 2 | 168 m (551 ft) | 42 | 2026 | New Alamein | Under Construction |
| Marina Alamein Tower 3 | 168 m (551 ft) | 42 | 2026 | New Alamein | Under Construction |
| Fouda Tower Renovation | 166 m (545 ft) | 50 | – | Cairo | Approved |
| Levels Business Tower | 153 m (502 ft) | 41 | 2027 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Marina Alamein Tower 1 | 145 m (476 ft) | 36 | 2026 | New Alamein | Under Construction |
| 31 North Tower | 131 m (430 ft) | 36 | 2025 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Cairo Eye | 120 m (390 ft) | 2022 | Cairo | Under Construction | |
| OIA Tower 1 | 111 m (364 ft) | 30 | 2027 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| OIA Tower 2 | 111 m (364 ft) | 30 | 2027 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Green River Tower | 110 m (360 ft) | 30 | 2028 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Podia Tower | 110 m (360 ft) | 26 | 2025 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Obsidier Tower 1 | 110 m (360 ft) | 25 | 2025 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Obsidier Tower 2 | 110 m (360 ft) | 25 | 2025 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Obsidier Tower 3 | 110 m (360 ft) | 25 | 2025 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Quan Tower | 100 m (330 ft) | 25 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Double Two Tower 1 | 100 m (330 ft) | 23 | 2028 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
| Double Two Tower 2 | 100 m (330 ft) | 23 | 2028 | New Administrative Capital | Under Construction |
Destroyed or cancelled
This lists buildings and structures in Egypt over 100 m (328 ft) tall that were either destroyed or cancelled.
| Name | Height | Floors | City | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaza Cairo Nile | 200 m (660 ft) | 50 | Cairo | Cancelled | Would have been the tallest building in Cairo. |
| The St. Regis Cairo | 180 m (590 ft) | 41 | Cairo | Cancelled | Downsized to 139.5 meters. |
| Peace Lighthouse | 145 m (476 ft) | Alexandria | Cancelled | ||
| Lighthouse of Alexandria | 103 m (338 ft) - 118 m (387 ft) | Alexandria | Destroyed | Destroyed by earthquake between 956 CE and 1303 CE. |
See also
References
- ↑ "PROJECTS: Egyptian government to build 5 residential towers in New El-Alamein City". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
- ↑ "Downtown towers project implementation in New Alamein City, Egypt, begins". Construction Review Online. 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
- ↑ "Tallest flagpole". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
- ↑ "Suez Canal Bridge". Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ↑ emporis.com - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cairo
- ↑ Grand Hyatt Cairo, Cairo
- ↑ Nile City South Tower, Cairo
- ↑ Nile City North Tower, Cairo
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 emporis.com - El Maadi Residential Complex
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- ↑ "Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Cairo | 103329". Emporis. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
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- ↑ "Hilton World Trade Center Residences I, Cairo". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ↑ "Semiramis InterContinental Hotel, Cairo". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ↑ "Belmont Building, Cairo". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ↑ "Four Seasons Cairo at First Residence, Giza". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ↑ "Radio & Television Building, Cairo". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
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- ↑ "El Gezira Sheraton Hotel, Cairo". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ↑ "The Fairmont Cairo, Cairo". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ↑ "tycoon tower new capital". korastsherot.com. 24 November 2023.
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