Property visit trips & home care for Gulf buyers in Egypt

Thinking of a holiday or second home in Egypt? We plan a calm, well-organised viewing trip, help you ask the right questions, and look after the home once it is yours — without selling you anything.

Who this is for

Gulf families who are considering a holiday or second home in Egypt and want to see the options in person before deciding. The areas we are most often asked about are New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed (close to schools, hospitals and family in Cairo), the North Coast for summer (see our North Coast guide), and the Red Sea coast around Hurghada and El Gouna for winter sun (see Hurghada).

Many buyers already know Egypt well; others are visiting for the first time. Either way, a short, well-planned trip saves a lot of back-and-forth on WhatsApp and helps you compare projects with your own eyes.

What we do on a viewing trip

• Plan the days: we group viewings by area so you are not crossing Cairo three times a day, and leave time for rest and family.
• Hotel: we suggest hotels close to the areas you want to see.
• Car with driver: arranged with a licensed transport company, which operates and invoices the service — see transport options.
• Meetings you choose: we book appointments with the licensed developers or brokers you select. We do not steer you towards particular projects.
• An independent questions checklist: before every meeting we give you a list of questions to ask, so every project is compared on the same points.
• Your own lawyer: we strongly recommend you appoint an independent Egyptian lawyer before signing anything or paying any deposit, and we can schedule a meeting with them during the trip.

After you buy: home care

Owning a home in another country is easier when someone local is keeping an eye on it. Under a written agreement, we can:

• Get the home ready before you arrive — cleaning, air-conditioning checked, essentials stocked.
• Follow up maintenance with the developer's maintenance team or a contractor you approve, and keep you updated with photos.
• Track bills and service charges — electricity, water, gas and compound fees — and remind you before they are due.
• Hold keys and arrange access for maintenance or guests, only as set out in the written agreement.
• Periodic check visits while you are away.

What Hayakkom does not do

• We do not sell, market or advertise specific property units, in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere.
• We do not promise rental income, capital growth or any return.
• We never receive or hold purchase money, deposits or instalments. All payments go from you directly to the developer or seller, through the channels in your contract.
• We are not a real estate broker, financial adviser or law firm. Purchases are made in Egypt through licensed developers or brokers, and legal advice comes from your own lawyer.

Documents to check before you commit

This is a general checklist to discuss with your lawyer, not legal advice:

1. Ownership: proof that the developer owns, or has the right to develop, the land — or, for a resale unit, the seller's registered title or full chain of contracts.
2. Developer details: the company's commercial registration and the project's building permit.
3. The contract: the full draft, reviewed by your lawyer before signing.
4. Payment plan in writing: amounts, due dates, and the developer's official bank account. Pay only to that account and keep every receipt.
5. Delivery: the delivery date, finishing specification and what happens if delivery is late.
6. Running costs: any maintenance deposit and annual service charges.
7. Registration: whether and when the unit can be registered with the Real Estate Registration and Notarization office, and who pays the costs.

Rules for non-Egyptian owners are set by Law No. 230 of 1996: in general, up to two residential properties for the owner and their family, each no larger than 4,000 m², with a five-year period before resale — and exceptions apply in certain areas. Rules change, so confirm the current position with your lawyer (see sources below).

Business & corporate trips

We also coordinate short business trips to Egypt for Gulf companies: delegation visits, meeting schedules with the companies you want to see, hotels close to your meetings, and cars with drivers or minibuses through licensed transport companies. For events and medical conferences, see conferences.

How to start

Tell us the areas you are interested in, your approximate budget and dates, and who will travel. We will come back with a suggested plan and an itemised written estimate in SAR; hotels and transport are invoiced directly by the licensed providers. WhatsApp +20 103 156 7949, email support@hayakkom.com, or use our contact page. Saudi visitors may also find our Saudi Arabia page useful.

Private car & driver

Sedan or family van, with a professional driver

Airport pickup, day trips, and the road between Cairo and the coast — in a clean, air-conditioned car with a driver who knows the way. Cars and drivers are provided by a licensed tourist transport company; Hayakkom books and coordinates them for you and stays on WhatsApp throughout.

Option	Indicative price
Sedan with driver, full day (8–10 h)	375–560 SAR
Family van with driver, full day	790–1,125 SAR
Cairo airport ↔ city, one way	65–310 SAR per vehicle

Questions people ask

Hayakkom specialities

Where Gulf families book most with us — each with a written, itemised quote before you pay.

Our specialityNorth Coast villasPrivate villas and chalets in gated Sahel resorts · 900–3,750 SAR a night in Jul–AugExplore →Families & eventsNile cruise for families and eventsLuxor to Aswan · from 1,650 SAR per person for 4 nightsExplore →5-star stays5-star hotels in Sharm el-SheikhFamily packages · 3,500–9,700 SAR per room for 5 nightsExplore →