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Murano Wadi Degla Ain Sokhna: Prices, Units & 2026 Guide
An hour from Cairo, on 750 metres of private Red Sea beach, sits one of Ain Sokhna’s more considered resorts — and one of the few where the entire village is only three storeys tall.
Murano Ain Sokhna, developed by Wadi Degla Developments, spans roughly 111 feddans at the start of the Zaafarana road, with terraced planning, European design, and a unit range running from 56 sqm chalets to villas from 238 sqm.
Prices start from EGP 8.2 million, with plans from 5% down over six years.
This guide covers the location, the design and master plan, unit types and sizes, prices, payment terms, the full facilities list, and the investment case.
For bookings and information, call 01003366453.
Murano Ain Sokhna Location
Wadi Degla Developments gave careful attention to the geographic position of Murano, selecting a strategic and active location rich in services and facilities, close to the main roads and vital axes that ease access from different areas.
The village overlooks the Gulf of Suez shoreline at the start of the Zaafarana road — the route connecting Cairo with Ain Sokhna — making the journey from Cairo short and straightforward.
Wadi Degla’s reasoning is explicit: location is the fundamental factor attracting investors and buyers to a project that provides every means of comfort and quality.
Nearby Roads and Destinations
- Cairo: about one hour from Murano Ain Sokhna.
- Katameya road: approximately 5 km away.
- The New Administrative Capital: in close proximity.
- The Cairo–Suez road.
- The Cairo–Ain Sokhna road.
- The Zaafarana road.
- Haven Hills Ain Sokhna village.
- La Serena Ain Sokhna village.
Why One Hour Changes Everything
The single hour from Cairo is the most consequential fact about this location, and it deserves to be understood properly.
Egypt’s Mediterranean coast sits three hours or more from Cairo, which effectively limits use to full weekends during a short summer. Ain Sokhna at one hour is a day-trip destination — reachable after work on a Thursday, or even for a single Friday.
That difference converts a property from an occasional holiday asset into something genuinely used across the year. And 5 km from the Katameya road plus proximity to the New Administrative Capital means Murano draws from both established New Cairo and the Capital’s rapidly growing population.
For an investor, that is a rental catchment measured in millions of people who can reach the unit in under ninety minutes.
Murano Ain Sokhna’s Area and Beach
Murano is distinguished by a large land area that has enabled the full range of services and facilities needed for a complete standard of comfort and quality.
The largest share of the total area is dedicated to green spaces, and Wadi Degla has deliberately provided separating distances between units for greater quiet and privacy.
The village is built across approximately 111 feddans, with only a small proportion of that area allocated to buildings and structures.
Murano enjoys a private beach extending 750 metres along the Red Sea.
Reading the Density Numbers
A small built proportion across 111 feddans, combined with deliberate spacing between units, is the technical foundation of everything else the project offers.
Low density is the most reliable predictor of how a coastal village looks and trades a decade after handover. Dense projects gradually lose their landscape to parking and extensions; spacious ones hold their character — and their pricing.
750 metres of private beach relative to a low unit count is a favourable ratio by Red Sea standards, meaning beach space per owner is generous rather than contested.
Murano’s Design and Master Plan
Wadi Degla engaged leading designers and architects for Murano’s design, producing a village distinguished by European design reflecting considerable refinement.
The Terraced System
The village uses a terraced (stepped) design, allowing Murano to enjoy striking views over the natural surroundings and the sea.
Terracing is the single most valuable planning decision available in coastal development. By stepping levels down toward the water, it prevents front rows from blocking those behind — which means sea views are distributed across far more units rather than reserved for a privileged first line.
In coastal property, view is the largest single driver of both enjoyment and resale value. A master plan engineered to spread it changes the value profile of the entire village.
Three Storeys Only
Buildings are designed to comprise three floors only — an unusually low profile for a coastal resort.
Combined with terracing, that low height does two things: it keeps the village visually open rather than walled, and it ensures the stepped levels actually work, since low buildings are what allow the units behind to see over them.
Materials and Finishes
The units are distinguished by calm colours harmonizing with the sea and the natural surroundings, creating an atmosphere of comfort and enjoyment.
Construction uses the finest building materials, with paints and materials resistant to humidity and bacteria, alongside the finest grades of marble and granite.
Humidity-resistant specification is not a decorative detail on the Red Sea — salt air and moisture are the primary causes of premature degradation in coastal buildings. Specifying for it at construction is what separates a village that still looks good in year ten from one that visibly ages in year three.
Murano Ain Sokhna Units and Sizes
Murano offers a varied collection of units in different sizes, suiting small and large families alike:
- Chalets: from 56 sqm up to 132 sqm
- Apartments: ranging from 90 sqm up to 265 sqm
- Standalone villas: large sizes starting from 238 sqm
- Duplexes: starting from 174 sqm
Reading the Unit Mix
This is an unusually wide range for a single village, and it serves distinct buyer groups:
- 56 sqm chalets are the investment entry point — the lowest ticket, the easiest to let short-term, and the format with the broadest guest appeal for Red Sea stays.
- Apartments up to 265 sqm are genuinely large by coastal standards, serving families who want primary-home space in a resort setting.
- Duplexes from 174 sqm and villas from 238 sqm occupy the premium tier for buyers wanting privacy and independence.
That spread means one village can serve a yield investor buying a compact chalet and a family buying a villa — which widens the resale audience for everyone in it.
Murano Ain Sokhna Prices in 2026
Wadi Degla has released a pricing package positioned among the more competitive in the area:
- Price per square metre: from EGP 17,000
- Unit prices: from EGP 8,200,000
The per-metre figure is the more informative number for comparison purposes, since it lets you assess Murano directly against other Ain Sokhna projects irrespective of unit size.
Prices vary by unit type, size, level within the terraced plan, and view — and in a stepped village, level is a significant price factor, since it determines the quality of the sea view.
Murano Payment Plan and Installments
Wadi Degla offers multiple payment systems to ease purchase without financial pressure, varying by unit type:
Duplex Units
- 5% down payment of the total unit price
- A further 10% after three months
- The remaining balance over up to 6 years
Ground-Floor Units
- 10% down payment of the total unit value
- A further 10% after three months
- The remaining balance over 6 years
- Run the entry math on the duplex plan: 5% of EGP 8.2 million is roughly EGP 410,000 to reserve — with the second instalment not due for a quarter, and the balance across six years.
The differentiated structure by unit type is worth noting. Ground-floor units — typically with gardens and direct access — carry the higher entry requirement, reflecting stronger demand for that format.
Murano Ain Sokhna Facilities
Murano is among the luxury Red Sea destinations combining calm, natural surroundings, and integrated services. Wadi Degla has provided the full range of essential and leisure facilities:
Security and Access
- 24/7 security personnel and surveillance cameras covering every corner of the resort
- Electronic gates for additional security and organized entry and exit
Sports and Wellness
- Gyms equipped with the latest machines and equipment, overlooking the sea directly
- Spa and relaxation centres including a sauna room and jacuzzi
- Walking, cycling, and jogging tracks designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle
Water and Leisure
- Swimming pools carefully designed to different standards suiting all ages, children and adults
- An Aqua Park for entertainment
- A private marina for yachts and boats, for marine activity enthusiasts
- Artificial lakes and striking landscape adding beauty and calm
Family and Community
- A kids’ area dedicated to children’s enjoyment in safety
- Dedicated event and celebration areas for residents’ and visitors’ occasions
- Restaurants and cafes offering a variety of international and local food and drink
Daily Services
- A commercial area with shops and brands covering the full range of goods residents may need
- A supermarket stocking all categories of goods
- An international hotel with refined hotel rooms
- Underground car parking, maintaining organization and safety and ensuring easy movement without congestion inside the project
- Golf cars for easy movement around the village
- Regular maintenance resolving any problems or faults and preserving the public facilities and gardens
- Cleaning services delivered by a specialist team
- Free ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi with strong coverage across the entire village
- Green spaces with attractive natural surroundings around the buildings
Two Details Worth Highlighting
Underground parking in a coastal village is genuinely uncommon and matters more than buyers expect. Surface parking gradually consumes the landscape that makes a village attractive; putting cars below ground preserves the open space permanently.
An international hotel within the village supports the whole ownership proposition. Hotel operations mean professional standards across the destination, additional dining and services, and — for owners letting short-term — a hospitality presence that raises the village’s profile with visitors.
Why Invest in Murano Ain Sokhna
- One hour from Cairo: day-trip accessibility rather than a weekend commitment, which drives both personal use and rental demand
- Year-round coast: the Red Sea’s season runs far longer than the Mediterranean’s, extending both usability and letting periods
- Low density on 111 feddans: the structural feature that protects a village’s character and value over time
- Terraced design and three-storey buildings: engineered to distribute sea views widely rather than concentrate them
- 750 metres of private beach: generous frontage relative to unit count
- A wide unit ladder: 56 sqm chalets to 238 sqm villas, serving investors and families in one village
- Marina and international hotel: amenities that raise the destination’s profile and support short-term letting
- Coastal-grade specification: humidity and bacteria-resistant materials, marble and granite finishes
- Accessible entry: from EGP 8.2 million with 5% down on duplex units
Who Should Buy in Murano?
- Rental investors: 56 sqm chalets at the lowest entry, in a village with a hotel, a marina, and an hour’s drive from Cairo’s population
- Families wanting genuine space: apartments to 265 sqm and villas from 238 sqm are primary-home scale
- Buyers who want frequent use: one hour makes Murano usable most weekends rather than a few times a season
- New Capital residents: close proximity makes this the natural coastal option for the Capital’s growing population
- View-focused buyers: the terraced, three-storey plan gives far more units a realistic sea outlook
Wadi Degla Developments: The Developer
Wadi Degla Developments was founded in 2005 by Eng. Maged Helmy. Despite its relative youth, the company established its name in Egyptian property quickly, delivering a substantial collection of successful projects that earned client trust.
Wadi Degla’s Portfolio
- Neopolis Compound — Mostakbal City
- Tigan Compound — Maadi
- Blumar Village — North Coast
- Pyramids Walk Village — 6th of October
- Promenade Compound — Fifth Settlement
That portfolio spans East Cairo, Maadi, October, and the North Coast — residential compounds alongside coastal villages. Blumar on the Mediterranean is particularly relevant for a Murano buyer: it means Wadi Degla has already been running coastal operations, which is the specific capability that determines how a beach village is maintained after handover.
The Wadi Degla name also carries recognition beyond property development in Egypt, which contributes to brand familiarity — a factor that supports both initial confidence and eventual resale.
How Murano Compares
- Versus North Coast villages: the Mediterranean offers a stronger summer social scene, but at three hours from Cairo and a season of roughly ten weeks. Murano offers an hour’s drive and a far longer usable year.
- Versus other Ain Sokhna resorts: few match the combination of 111 feddans at low density, 750 metres of beach, terraced three-storey planning, a marina, and an international hotel.
- Versus resale in older Sokhna villages: resale offers immediate use without payment plans, usually in aging product without terraced view planning or contemporary specification.
The Bottom Line
Murano Ain Sokhna is a considered coastal village rather than a maximized one: 111 feddans with a small built proportion, 750 metres of private Red Sea beach, terraced three-storey planning engineered to spread sea views, and humidity-resistant coastal specification with marble and granite finishes.
Units run from 56 sqm chalets through 265 sqm apartments, 174 sqm duplexes, and villas from 238 sqm, priced from EGP 17,000 per metre and EGP 8.2 million per unit, with plans from 5% down over six years.
An hour from Cairo, minutes from the Katameya road, and close to the New Administrative Capital — with a marina, an international hotel, an aqua park, and underground parking inside the village.
Upper-terrace and sea-facing units always release first and carry the strongest views. For bookings and current prices, call 01003366453.
FAQs
Murano overlooks the Gulf of Suez shoreline at the start of the Zaafarana road, which connects Cairo with Ain Sokhna — about one hour from Cairo, roughly 5 km from the Katameya road, and in close proximity to the New Administrative Capital.
Duplex units can be reserved with 5% down, a further 10% after three months, and the balance over up to 6 years. Ground-floor units require 10% down, a further 10% after three months, and the balance over 6 years.
Murano is developed by Wadi Degla Developments, founded in 2005 by Eng. Maged Helmy. Its portfolio includes Neopolis in Mostakbal City, Tigan in Maadi, Blumar on the North Coast, Pyramids Walk in 6th of October, and Promenade in the Fifth Settlement.
Facilities and Services
- Mosque
- ATM
- Cafe and Restaurant
- International Spa
- Administrative Offices
- GREEN AREAS, ISLANDS
- Club House
- Swimming Pools
- Electronic Security Gates
- Lagoons
- Internet
- Commercial Buildings
- Green Areas
- gym
- Elevator
- KIDS AREA
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