Palm Hills Developments
- Company typePublic
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersCairo, Egypt
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Palm Hills Developments does
Palm Hills Developments is a publicly listed Egyptian real estate developer (EGX: PHDC) headquartered in Cairo, founded in 1997, with a headcount in the 1,001–5,000 range. The company develops integrated master-planned communities that combine residential, commercial, and hospitality components across East and West Cairo, Alexandria, the North Coast, and the Red Sea, and is extending into the UAE through the Saadiyat Shores project in Abu Dhabi.
Core products are large-scale, amenity-rich developments rather than discrete units: Badya, a 3,000-acre sustainable and smart city in 6th of October positioned as the company's flagship; a portfolio of Hacienda-branded coastal communities on the North Coast (Heneish, Blue, Ras El Hekma with Miran Hills); established West Cairo and New Capital projects such as Palm Hills One, The Crown Extension, and Village de la Capitale; branded residences via the Marriott International partnership (The St. Regis Hotel & Residences Palm Hills, targeted 2030 opening); and the Palm Hills Sports Club platform spanning East and West Cairo with tennis (Mouratoglou), squash (PSA World Championships), and lifestyle programming.
The business model combines one-time revenue from residential, commercial, and resort unit sales with recurring revenue from hospitality operations (Casa Cook, future St. Regis) and subscription-based sports club memberships. The company reaches affluent end-user buyers through a direct sales force (19743 hotline, "Request A Sales Call" feature), exclusive private viewing events hosted at the Chairman's residence, and brand-aligned hospitality distribution channels. Construction financing is sourced through a recently approved EGP 30 billion securitization program — first tranche of EGP 2.015 billion closed in February 2026 — underwritten by a syndicate led by EFG Hermes alongside National Bank of Egypt, Emirates NBD, Suez Canal Bank, and Arab Banking Corporation. Geographic expansion into Abu Dhabi (USD 5.4 billion Saadiyat Shores) and operational build-out of the education (Badya International University with Taaleem/Maastricht) and telecom (WE Telecom Egypt) ecosystem are the principal forward growth vectors.
Palm Hills Developments firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Palm Hills Developments
- Legal name
- Palm Hills Developments
- Website
- https://palmhillsdevelopments.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Palm Hills Developments industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Real Estate Development
- NAICS
- Land Subdivision (2372)
- SIC
- Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL), Luxury Villa Resorts & Branded Villa Communities (THAMAEAI), Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)
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Where Palm Hills Developments is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cairo
- HQ country
- Egypt
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
Palm Hills Developments business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Real Estate Development and Sales: Palm Hills Developments generates primary revenue through the sale of residential units, commercial properties, and resort developments. The company develops integrated communities offering residential, commercial, and hospitality components across Egypt including East & West Cairo, Alexandria, North Coast & Red Sea.
- Hospitality and Club Operations: Revenue from hotel operations including The St. Regis Hotel & Residences Palm Hills (opening 2030), Casa Cook hotel, and sports club facilities (PHSC - Palm Hills Sports Club) offering membership and event hosting.
- Securitized Bond Issuance: The company raises capital through securitized bond programs, with a new EGP 30 billion securitization program approved. First issuance of EGP 2.015 billion completed in February 2026.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Palm Hills Developments product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Palm Hills Developments is Egypt's leading real estate developer that builds and sells integrated residential, commercial, and resort communities across East and West Cairo, Alexandria, the North Coast, and the Red Sea. The company's portfolio spans flagship smart-city developments (e.g., Badya), branded residences through Marriott International (St. Regis), Hacienda coastal projects, urban residential compounds, and sports/hospitality facilities. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of developed units and recurring membership/hospitality fees.
Product overview
Palm Hills Developments is Egypt's leading real estate developer offering integrated residential, commercial, and resort communities. The portfolio spans across East & West Cairo, Alexandria, the North Coast, and Red Sea, with a diversified land bank. Key products include Badya (a 3,000-acre sustainable smart city), multiple Hacienda branded coastal developments on the North Coast, urban residential projects in New Cairo and October, and branded residences through the Marriott International partnership. The company also operates sports and community facilities through Palm Hills Sports Club, and is expanding internationally with the Saadiyat Shores project in Abu Dhabi. Recent strategic developments include the EGP 30 billion securitization program and the St. Regis branded residence project near the Great Pyramids.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Badya Egypt's first sustainable and smart city, spanning 3,000 acres in the heart of new 6th of October, connecting East and West Cairo. The largest Palm Hills Developments venture, featuring integrated residential, commercial, and educational facilities.
- Hacienda Ras El Hekma Premium coastal living development located in Ras El Hekma on the North Coast, developed in partnership with Miran Hills, offering beachfront residential options.
- Hacienda Heneish North Coast luxury residential development marketed as 'The Chosen Shore,' offering premium coastal living with villa and townhouse options.
- Hacienda Blue Boutique coastal development on the North Coast featuring exclusive residential units in a refined seaside setting.
- Palm Hills One West Cairo residential project representing a legacy development with newly reimagined living spaces in the October area.
- Village de la Capitale Residential development in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, positioned as 'The Spark of the Capital,' offering modern urban living.
- The Crown Extension West Cairo residential project located in the heart of the hill area, offering elevated living in an established community.
- The St. Regis Hotel & Residences Palm Hills Mixed-use branded residence and hotel development at the P/X project near the Great Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum, featuring 150 luxury guestrooms, 50 serviced apartments, and 150 branded residences in partnership with Marriott International.
- Palmet October New Cairo residential development featuring three commercial buildings built by Dorra Contracting, with a luxury retail partnership with Beymen.
- Saadiyat Shores Luxury residential project in Abu Dhabi with a reported value of $5.4 billion, planned for construction start in April or May 2026, marking Palm Hills Developments' expansion into the UAE market.
- Palm Hills Sports Club (PHSC) Sports and community facilities operated by Palm Hills with locations in East Cairo, West Cairo, and October, offering membership-based sports, fitness, and event hosting services.
Companies that use Palm Hills Developments
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Palm Hills Developments technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature1 record
Palm Hills Developments partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and flagship.
- BeymenminorPalmet October by Palm Hills partnered with Beymen for retail/lifestyle offerings in the development.
- Miran HillsflagshipPalm Hills & Miran Hills partnered on major Ras El Hekma coastal project flagships. An exclusive private viewing was hosted at Palm Hills Chairman's residence in June 2026 introducing this landmark collaboration offering exceptional coastal living in Ras El Hekma.
- Marriott InternationalflagshipPalm Hills Developments signed an agreement with Marriott International to develop The St. Regis Hotel & Residences Palm Hills in Cairo, anticipated to open in 2030. The mixed-use development includes 150 luxury guestrooms, 50 serviced apartments, and 150 branded residences located within the P/X project at Palm Hills October near the Great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Plans include up to 3,000 hotel rooms in coming years.
- MouratoglouminorMouratoglou tennis academy partnership with Palm Hills Sports Club (PHSC), featuring grand opening and coaching programs.
- Fundamental HospitalityminorPartnership with Fundamental Hospitality for hospitality and lifestyle services.
- Casa CookminorHotel brand partnership with Casa Cook for hospitality offerings at Palm Hills developments.
- Dorra ContractingminorPalm Hills awarded Dorra Contracting to build 3 commercial buildings in Palmet New Cairo.
- Maastricht UniversityminorTaaleem signed MoU with Maastricht University to establish an international university campus within Badya smart city development.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Palm Hills Developments competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Palm Hills Developments leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Palm Hills Developments funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors5 records
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Palm Hills Developments M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Palm Hills Developments
What does Palm Hills Developments do?
Palm Hills Developments is Egypt's leading real estate developer that builds and sells integrated residential, commercial, and resort communities across East and West Cairo, Alexandria, the North Coast, and the Red Sea. The company's portfolio spans flagship smart-city developments (e.g., Badya), branded residences through Marriott International (St. Regis), Hacienda coastal projects, urban residential compounds, and sports/hospitality facilities. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of developed units and recurring membership/hospitality fees.
Is Palm Hills Developments a public or private company?
Palm Hills Developments is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Palm Hills Developments founded?
Palm Hills Developments was founded in 1997. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Palm Hills Developments based?
Palm Hills Developments is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, in the Africa region.
How does Palm Hills Developments make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Real Estate Development and Sales are the primary driver. The others are hospitality and Club Operations and securitized Bond Issuance.
Does Palm Hills Developments have an API?
No public API is recorded for Palm Hills Developments.
What industry is Palm Hills Developments in?
Palm Hills Developments's product category is Real Estate Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFABAL, Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities), with a secondary code of BPAJAMAL, Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization). Its NAICS code is 2372 and its SIC code is 6552.