The retail units in Waterway West are part of the project's commercial strip, close to the residential area, the offices, the clinics and the hotel. This location gives a business more than one source of daily footfall, instead of relying on visitors from a single area.
The launch includes units designated for commercial activities and showrooms, with announced sizes for this category starting from about 75 m². The right unit depends on the nature of the business, the frontage, its position on the traffic route, and its ability to receive customers and handle loading and storage.
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The Nature of Commercial Activities in Waterway West
The project includes a Commercial Strip designated for restaurants, services, shops and showrooms. The commercial strip helps separate visitor traffic from the residential buildings, while staying close to residents and to those working in the offices and clinics.
Retail units are not all equal in operating value. A business that depends on quick visits needs a clear frontage and proximity to parking, while restaurants and cafés need an outdoor space and suitable ventilation and drainage provisions. A showroom, in turn, benefits from a wide frontage that is clearly visible from the internal roads.
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Retail Unit Sizes
Sizes for offices, clinics and showrooms start from about 75 m². The available inventory determines the sizes for each business type.
When comparing units, the sales team clarifies:
- The net internal area after deducting services.
- The width and height of the frontage.
- The entrance's position relative to visitor traffic.
- A usable outdoor space.
- The option of fitting out an internal storeroom.
- Loading and unloading areas.
- Electrical capacity and ventilation and drainage requirements.
- The number of allocated or nearby parking spaces.
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Location of the Commercial Area
Waterway West is in Sheikh Zayed behind Cairo Gate, in an area connected to the axes of west Cairo and its residential communities. The apartments, offices, clinics and the My Otel hotel inside the project add potential local demand for restaurants, cafés and everyday services.
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Which Activities Suit the Retail Units?
Permitted activities are subject to the project management's approval and the designation stated in the unit's documents. The commercial area may suit a number of uses, such as:
- Restaurants and cafés.
- Retail shops.
- Pharmacies and supporting health services.
- Supermarkets and everyday stores.
- Showrooms.
- Personal care services.
- Service activities aimed at residents and staff.
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Commercial Area Services
The shops in Waterway West benefit from a set of operating elements, including:
- A commercial strip inside a mixed-use project.
- Entrances and routes designated for visitor traffic.
- Parking close to the businesses.
- Security and surveillance of the shared areas.
- Management and maintenance of the frontages and walkways.
- Apartments, offices, clinics and a hotel inside the project.
- Open spaces and landscaped areas.
- The ability to serve Waterway West residents and the surrounding areas.
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Shop Prices in Waterway West
There is no single price for all retail units; the price is set by the shop's size, the length of its frontage, its position within the commercial strip and the business activity permitted. Some prices are also shown for the group of offices, clinics and showrooms in general, which does not mean the price per metre is the same across the different uses.
The sales team provides an offer that sets out the exact cost:
- The unit's total price.
- The commercial price per metre.
- The unit's internal and external area.
- The down payment and the following payments.
- The maintenance deposit.
- Parking or outdoor space fees.
- The delivery date and finishing status.
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Retail Unit Payment Plans
The announced payment plans for the non-residential categories include the following:
- Pay 5% as a down payment, then 5% after three months, with the rest in instalments over 7 years.
- Pay 10% as a down payment, then 5% after three months, with the balance in instalments over 8 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retail Units in Waterway West
What is the smallest announced size for the retail units?
The announced built-up areas for offices, clinics and showrooms start from about 75 m², and the sales team confirms what is actually available for retail units when you enquire.
Can a restaurant operate in any shop?
No. A restaurant business needs a suitable designation and ventilation, water and drainage provisions, as well as the approval of the project management and the competent authorities.
Do shop prices differ from offices?
Yes. A retail unit is affected by the frontage, the floor, the traffic route and the type of business, so the administrative price per metre cannot be applied to it.
What is the longest instalment period available?
The announced instalment period for the retail units goes up to 8 years, under the plan that starts with a 10% down payment and a 5% payment after three months.
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