The retail units in D5M sit inside District 5 in New Katameya, in a community that brings homes, offices, restaurants, services and sports together in a single destination. The commercial spaces are offered for rent to brands looking for an operating location in East Cairo, not as shops for sale.
Choosing a shop in D5M depends on the type of business, the space you need and the unit's position relative to the entrances and visitor routes.
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Business Types That Suit D5M
D5M offers a mix of stores, services and restaurants, including a number of local and international brands. The businesses that can suit the destination range across:
- Fashion and clothing.
- Shoes and bags.
- Sportswear and sports equipment.
- Cosmetics and personal care.
- Jewellery, watches and eyewear.
- Electronics and home appliances.
- Furniture and interior design.
- Supermarkets and pharmacies.
- Banks, telecoms and services.
- Restaurants and cafés.
- Entertainment and family activities.
Approval of a business activity is subject to the commercial mix set by D5M management, to keep the brands varied and avoid duplicating activities in a way that affects current tenants.
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D5M Location in New Cairo
D5M is located inside the District 5 project in New Katameya, at Kilometre 6 of the Katameya–Ain Sokhna Road. It benefits from its proximity to New Cairo, Maadi and the Middle Ring Road, as well as from being inside an occupied project that includes residential units and business areas.
Marakez data indicates that District 5 is close to the following places:
- About 7 minutes from South 90th Street.
- Around 8 minutes from the American University in Cairo.
- About 13 minutes from Maadi.
- About 19 minutes from Cairo Airport.
- Around 30 minutes from Heliopolis.
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Design of the Retail Area
D5M has a main retail corridor up to 30 metres wide, with skylight openings about 18 metres high that let in natural light. This layout keeps shop fronts clearly visible and organises visitor flow between the shopping, dining and service areas.
The stores are spread across different gates and zones, and a unit's position affects the kind of business that suits it. A fashion shop needs a clear frontage and a strong footfall route, while a restaurant benefits from an outdoor space and technical provisions suited to the kitchen and ventilation.
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Retail Spaces in D5M
There is no single standard size for the shops; the space is set according to the business and the unit's position within the project. The options can include:
Retail shops
Suited to fashion, electronics, beauty, accessories and shoes. Besides the total area, the leasing team clarifies the display frontage, the storage space and the location of the fitting rooms.
Restaurants and cafés
These units need provisions that differ from a conventional shop, such as ventilation and drainage routes and the gas or electricity used in operation.
Service units
These include banks, telecoms, pharmacies, beauty salons and other businesses that serve residents and employees.
Showroom and furniture spaces
These call for wide frontages and spaces that allow products to be displayed and customers to move around, with a suitable route for loading and storing goods.
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Operating Services for Shops
The retail units benefit from the operating infrastructure in D5M and District 5, which includes:
- Car parking: serving visitors to the retail area and restaurants.
- Multiple entrances and gates: spreading visitor traffic across the parts of the project.
- Security and surveillance: to control access and monitor the common areas.
- Cleaning and maintenance services: to keep the public spaces running to standard.
- ATMs: serving customers and stores.
- Parking spaces for people with disabilities: near the entrance areas.
- Electric vehicle charging: among the services available in District 5.
- Valet parking: subject to the scope of operation.
- Prayer rooms and baby-care rooms: to support the visitor experience.
- Restaurants and entertainment areas: helping visitors stay longer in the destination.
- Proximity to offices and homes: provides daily footfall that is not limited to weekends.
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Fitting Out the Retail Unit
Spaces are handed over in a technical condition defined by the leasing offer. The tenant usually takes charge of designing the shop and carrying out the finishes in line with the operating guide and the project's visual identity.
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Why Should a Brand Choose a Location in D5M?
A brand benefits from having more than one group of visitors inside the project: District 5 residents need everyday services, business-area employees support footfall on working days, while the restaurants, stores and entertainment activities draw visitors in the evening and at weekends.
The key strengths of the retail location include:
- The project sits within an integrated residential and business area.
- Its proximity to New Cairo and Maadi.
- D5M is already operating, with local and international brands in place.
- It is easy to combine shopping, dining and entertainment.
- A supermarket and frequently used services are on site.
- A clear interior layout and walkways suited to pedestrians.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retail Units in D5M
Are there shops for sale in D5M?
Marakez presents D5M as an operating retail destination, and the spaces available to brands are managed through leasing.
What business types are available in D5M?
The activities include fashion, restaurants, electronics, furniture, beauty, supermarkets and services, and adding any activity is subject to management approval.
Are there spaces suitable for restaurants?
Yes, the destination includes restaurants and cafés, and the leasing team clarifies the technical provisions and seating space in the unit on offer.
How is the rent determined?
It depends on the shop's size, location, frontage, the business type, the contract term and the operating conditions.
Is the project open and operating now?
Yes, D5M is an operating retail destination with stores, restaurants, services and a range of brands.
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