In a socially utopian world, sayings such as “El-beit beitak” (which translates to ‘My house is your house’) would spread amongst people, denoting a community welcoming of one another. However, reality is quite the contrary where people live in posh villas within gated communities that require permission for entry. Over the past few months, the residential compounds of the Egypt’s North Coast were all the rage. But now that people are done “Getting sexy for Marassi”, it’s time we take a look at the absurdly lavish real estate market of Cairo & 6th of October City and the shenanigans going on therein. According to Cooing, an online real estate one-stop shop, here are the five most expensive villas available on the Cairene real estate market. 1. EGP 154,000,000 For 154,000,000 EGP (app. $17,300,000), you can get yourself a spacious villa at Katameya Heights. Spanning 4,200 m2, this villa is home to seven bedrooms, a private pool and a garden, resting at a whopping EPG 36,667 per meter. 2. EGP 135,000,000 Second in line is a neighboring 2,500 m2 villa at Katameya Heights which is up for sale at 135,000,000 EGP (app. $15,200,000)….
