Arkan Palm has announced the signing of a service partnership with the upcoming Crowne Plaza West Cairo (an IHG Hotel) for its latest residential community project in the heart of Sheikh Zayed City, ‘Canal Walk Island’ in the ‘205’ complex.

Located in a strategic location on 205 acres, Canal Walk Island consists of a series of luxury hotel apartments overlooking a 2-km-long river and is the first of its kind in Egypt.

With delivery starting in 2024, the ‘205’ complex will consist of 1,700 units, including a mix of fully-finished studios to duplexes, serviced by Crowne Plaza West Cairo. In addition to modern accommodation,205’s residents will enjoy a wide range of amenities within the buildings including concierge services, gym, indoor swimming pool, games room, children’s room, cinema, quiet room and business lounge. With each unit sold, residents will be provided with parking spaces in the garage of the building equal to the number of bedrooms in the unit.

Canal Walk Island offers an exemplary lifestyle for residents and visitors alike with high-end outlets, local and international fashion stores, in addition to a selection of restaurants offering diverse and cosmopolitan cuisines.

Engineer Amr Badr El-Din, Chairman of Arkan Palm for Real estate investment, commented:

“We at Arkan Palm, are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Crowne Plaza, one of the fastest-growing hotel brands globally.  Crowne Plaza West Cairo will provide an exemplary experience within our ‘205’ complex, helping us deliver a modern living experience in the heart of Sheikh Zayed City.”

Haitham Matar, Managing Director of IHG India, Middle East and Africa, said:

“Our growth strategy for Egypt is aligned with the Tourism Development Strategy for the country and Egypt’s Vision 2030. We are very excited about our partnership with Arkan Palm, one of Cairo’s leading property developers. Crowne Plaza West Cairo is a great addition to the brand’s portfolio in the region as the first Crowne Plaza property in Cairo. The hotel enjoys a strategic location that helps provide a range of amenities to meet the needs of every traveler, in the heart of one of Cairo’s most exciting districts.”