El Gouna — Premium lifestyle — own airport, international school, family-friendly
A private, master-planned lagoon town 25km north of Hurghada with its own airport, marina, and international school. Egypt's most polished address on the Red Sea.
Freehold ownership available to foreign nationals. Higher entry price reflects the town's private infrastructure and planning.
£650avg monthly budget, single person
4.5 hrs (own airport)from London
10,000+expats
Families · remote workers · property investorsbest for
Why El Gouna?
Its own international airport, 20 minutes from central Hurghada
International school (GEMS) and a genuine year-round resident community
Car-free lagoon design — golf buggies and boats instead of traffic
Marina, downtown, and multiple beach clubs within the town
The strongest rental and resale market on the Egyptian Red Sea
Property Types
Apartments£60,000 – £160,000
Lagoon-front or downtown apartments, typically furnished, in Orascom-managed developments.
Townhouses£140,000 – £280,000
Two-to-three bedroom homes along the lagoons, popular with families relocating full-time.
Villas£250,000 – £700,000+
Private villas with lagoon or sea frontage in gated zones such as White House and Ancient Sands.
Key Areas — El Gouna
Downtown
The commercial and social heart — restaurants, shops, the marina. Highest footfall, strongest short-let demand.
Abu Tig Marina
Premium waterfront addresses beside the yacht marina. The most expensive per-square-metre real estate in town.
White House
Family-oriented residential zone close to the international school. Popular with long-term relocating families.
Ancient Sands
Golf-course villas around the town's 18-hole course. Quiet, low-density, higher price point.
Al Mesalla
More affordable residential area with good access to downtown. A common entry point for first-time buyers.
El Gouna FAQ
Why is El Gouna more expensive than Hurghada?
It's privately developed and managed as a single planned town by Orascom, with its own airport, utilities, security, and international school — infrastructure Hurghada doesn't have in one place. That planning and exclusivity is reflected in both rents and property prices.
Is El Gouna good for families with children?
Yes — it's the strongest choice on the Red Sea for families. GEMS International School follows a British curriculum, the town is car-free and low-traffic, and there's a genuine year-round resident community rather than a purely seasonal one.
Can I fly directly into El Gouna?
El Gouna has its own airport with seasonal charter and scheduled connections from parts of Europe; most residents otherwise fly into Hurghada International Airport, 25km away, and transfer by road (about 25–30 minutes).