ZED East vs District 6: A Complete Comparison by the Numbers
Last updated: August 2026 — all figures are taken from the two project pages on this website.
If you are considering a flagship project in the Sixth Settlement, your choice will usually come down to the area’s two biggest names: ZED East by Ora and District 6 by Marakez. Both are large-scale developments in the heart of the area, but the numbers tell two different stories. Here is a head-to-head comparison.
Comparison by the numbers
| Comparison | ZED East | District 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | EGP 12.62 million | EGP 19 million |
| Price per square meter | EGP 60,000 | EGP 70,000 |
| Down payment | 5% | 8% |
| Installment period | 8 years | 8 years |
| Delivery | 2030 | 2028 |
| Unit areas | 65–355 m² | 135–520 m² |
| Bedrooms | 1–5 | 1–5 |
| Developer | Ora | Marakez |
| Location | New Cairo — the intersection of South 90th Street and the Middle Ring Road | Heart of the Sixth Settlement, New Cairo |
When should you choose ZED East?
Choose ZED East if your priority is a more flexible entry point. Its starting price is lower at EGP 12.62 million versus EGP 19 million, its price per square meter is lower at EGP 60,000 versus EGP 70,000, and its down payment is 5% versus 8%. It also offers a broader range of unit areas starting from 65 m², which means there is an entry point through a smaller apartment that District 6 does not offer. ZED East is scheduled for later delivery in 2030, which partly explains the price difference.
When should you choose District 6?
Choose District 6 if your priorities are earlier delivery and larger homes. It is scheduled for delivery in 2028 rather than 2030 — a full two-year difference — and offers unit areas of up to 520 m². It also has the character of an integrated district that Marakez is developing around its commercial project in the heart of the area. You pay a higher price per square meter in return for taking delivery and moving in sooner, in a project by a developer with one of Egypt’s strongest commercial track records.
Conclusion
This is ultimately a decision about priorities, not a question of which project is simply “better.” ZED East wins on entry price and flexibility, while District 6 wins on delivery speed and family-sized homes. If you are still undecided, also consider Hyde Park Central as a middle option with prices starting at EGP 5.95 million, and compare all three side by side in the comparison table.
Frequently asked questions
Which is less expensive: ZED East or District 6?
ZED East is less expensive in terms of starting price, at EGP 12.62 million versus EGP 19 million, price per square meter, at EGP 60,000 versus EGP 70,000, and the published down payment.
Which one will be delivered sooner?
District 6. Its announced delivery date is 2028, compared with 2030 for ZED East, a difference of around two years in District 6’s favor.
Are both projects in the same location?
Both are in the heart of the Sixth Settlement, on South 90th Street and its extension. The main difference is their character: ZED East is a community of towers and apartments across a graduated range of unit sizes, while District 6 is an integrated district built around Marakez’s commercial center.
Are there alternatives at a similar level?
The closest alternatives in the same segment are Hyde Park Central and El Patio Vida by La Vista. Both are compared in detail in the Sixth Settlement price guide on this website.