New Mansoura City: The latest urban addition to the Mediterranean coast

Mansoura, a Delta-based city located at the north east of Cairo, has been thus far known for its unique architectural style and significant religious monuments – until this year. The Inauguration of New Mansoura city has prompted a new understanding and perspective on the city.

Named after the Egyptian victory over France’s Louis XI, Mansoura (The Victorious) is the largest city in Egypt’s Dakahlia governorate. Located nearly 128 km northeast of Cairo, Mansoura lies on the east bank of the Damietta branch of the Nile, in the Delta region.

Stretching over 15 km of the Mediterranean Sea coast, New Mansoura is located between three governorates: Dakahlia, Kafr El Sheikh, and Damietta. Currently under construction, the city will be home to touristic residential areas, luxury homes and villas, affordable social housing units, public beaches, a medical city, a waterfront promenade, and a National University affiliated with Mansoura University.