New Alamein City
From mines to dreamland New Alamein City
What is New Alamein City?
It is considered an integrated city in the heart of the North Coast, located in Matrouh Governorate. It is administratively affiliated with the New Urban Communities Authority. It is one of the fourth generation cities and the first million-dollar city on the North Coast. It is similar to the New Administrative Capital in the magnitude of the international projects that will be built on it. It includes international commercial centers, residential and tourist towers, and also contains an international promenade along the beach.
What is the history of the city of El Alamein?
El Alamein witnessed one of the most important and decisive battles of World War II, in 1942, between the Axis Powers (Germany and Italy) and the Allied Powers under the command of British forces, which ended with the victory of the Allied Powers over the Axis Powers, and claimed the lives of tens of thousands of dead, injured, and missing people in the Western Desert of Egypt. Fields of mines on vast areas of land disrupted the development and exploitation of the region’s natural resources and components for decades, before the Egyptian state cleared the minefields.
What are the most important landmarks of the city of El Alamein?
New El Alamein Military Museum
The New El Alamein Military Museum is located in the south of New El Alamein City
It embodies the battles that took place during World War II in the El Alamein region
Especially the Battle of El Alamein, which was the most prominent military success of the Allies in North Africa. The museum includes maps, manuscripts, weapons, armor, and models of these battles.
Al-Mawla Mosque in New Alamein
It is located within the city's heritage area and is considered an architectural masterpiece. It was equipped with the latest architectural styles and was built on an area of 3,188 square metres.
The mosque can accommodate about 1,100 worshipers
Church of the Virgin Mary and Saint Marina
It is located at kilometer 110 on the Alexandria-Matrouh Road.
Roman open-air theatre
What is the division of New Alamein City?
The city of El Alamein is divided into a residential, coastal, archaeological, entertainment, tourist district, and towers area.
First: the residential sector
It contains about 10 thousand housing units.
Second: The coastal sector
Consists of:
Hotel District – City Center – Distinctive Residential District – Convention Center El Alamein Gardens District – Fanara Marina – Entertainment District – Private Resort Cultural Center – Tourist Housing – Buhaira Residences District – Exhibition Grounds.
Third: The archaeological and entertainment district
Consists of:
An open museum - an international park - an entertainment area - hotels - port services.
Fourth: The tourist district and the towers area
Consists of :
A university, a regional service center, and an international tourism center with a 20% construction rate.
And 8 separate platforms overlooking the sea.
There are also towers on each platform, reaching a height of 35 metres.
The towers consist of 3 commercial and administrative floors, a basement garage, and residential units.
Why was the new city of El Alamein established?
The new city of El Alamein was established to overcome population density and solve the population overcrowding crisis in Egypt and to benefit from the northern coast as a future destination for investors and residents alike throughout the year, in addition to paying attention to the social and cultural aspects.
New El Alamein lays strong foundations for a bright future that enhances Egypt’s position on the international scene as a leading destination for sustainable development as a bold step towards achieving Egypt’s 2030 vision for sustainable development with its modern design.
And its advanced infrastructure
Where is New Alamein City located?
New Alamein is distinguished by its strategic geographical location on the Mediterranean Sea, as it is about 120 kilometers from the city of Alexandria, and 240 kilometers from Cairo. The project extends over an area of 48 thousand acres.
What are the most important projects of New Alamein City?
Due to the importance of New Alamein City and its distinctive geographical location, major real estate development companies turned to it. Among the most prominent projects that were proposed in New Alamein City are:
First: the Latin Quarter of New Alamein
The Latin Quarter is considered an integrated tourism project characterized by its strategic location and proximity to the most important historical landmarks such as the heritage city. It is also characterized by easy access to all surrounding areas by using the Foca Road or the International Coastal Road.
Second: Downtown New Alamein
Downtown El Alamein is considered one of the most important New El Alamein projects and is distinguished by its unique location on the best beaches of the Mediterranean and the stunning views of the most beautiful beaches in the world, which is easily accessible from all main roads.
Third: Palm Hills Alamein
The Palm Hills El Alamein project is distinguished by its distinctive and strategic location on the lagoon, its charming view, and its attractive and unique designs, as it is considered one of the finest and best projects in the North Coast region.
Fourth: Lagoon Village
New Alamein Lagoon Village is one of the large investment projects
It is located in the heart of New Alamein City on the Mediterranean coast, specifically at Kilometer 108 on the Alexandria/Matrouh Desert Road.
To be close to all major and important landmarks, hubs, and areas
Fifth: North Edge New Alamein Towers.
North Edge El Alamein Towers is considered one of the most important landmarks that distinguish the North Coast in Egypt and the most prominent tourist destinations in the Middle East and the world. It is the first million-dollar city on the North Coast.
What are the services in New Alamein City:
educational services :
It is characterized by a large number of world-class schools, as it includes a number of international schools and private schools, in addition to the New Alamein University of Science and Technology and the Arab Academy for Technology and Maritime Transport.
Cultural services:
The new city of El Alamein includes an integrated city for arts and culture with an area of 190 acres, with all artistic and cultural events and activities, in addition to a huge library equivalent to the Library of Alexandria, and a private museum in the city.
Entertainment services:
The city is keen to provide the greatest amount of luxury and comfort to its residents, so it abounds in various recreational activities, as it has huge commercial malls, a cinema complex, large shopping malls, sports clubs, an international amusement park, and many other activities.
Religious services:
The city contains a huge mosque with an area of 3,188 square meters, Al-Mawla Mosque, as well as the Church of the Virgin and Saint Marina, which is located at kilometer 110 on the Alexandria-Matrouh Road.