This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Egypt ranks skyscrapers, towers, and other structures in Egypt by height. The tallest building and structure in Egypt is currently the 393.8 m (1,292 ft) tall Iconic Tower, located in the New Administrative Capital. It is also the tallest building in Africa, but it will be surpassed by the Tour F in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Tallest buildings
Was the tallest building in Egypt upon completion
Indicates buildings that have been topped out but not yet completed
This list ranks skyscrapers in Egypt that stand at least 100 m (328 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details, but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Table entries marked with a dash (–) indicate that the completion year of the building has not been officially confirmed or announced.
| Name | Image | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iconic Tower | 393.8 m (1,292 ft) | 77 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | Topped out in August 2021. Completed in 2024. Recently crowned as the tallest building in Africa, surpassing the Great Mosque of Algiers Tower. Tallest building in Egypt and the 46th tallest building in the world. | |
| Alamein Iconic Tower | 291.8 m (957 ft) | 67 | 2026 | New Alamein | Topped out in October 2024. Tallest building in New Alamein and the tallest all-reinforced concrete building in Africa. | |
| Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 1 | 207.8 m (682 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Alamein | ||
| Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 2 | 207.8 m (682 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Alamein | ||
| Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 3 | 207.8 m (682 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Alamein | ||
| Alamein Downtown Towers D01 Tower 4 | 207.8 m (682 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Alamein | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building D01 | 196 m (643 ft) | 49 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | Tallest residential building in Egypt and Africa. | |
| New Administrative Capital Building D02 | 176 m (577 ft) | 45 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building D03 | 176 m (577 ft) | 45 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building C01 | 174 m (571 ft) | 35 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | Tallest office building in Egypt. | |
| Gate Towers East | 170 m (560 ft) | 44 | 2025 | New Alamein | ||
| Gate Towers West | 170 m (560 ft) | 44 | 2025 | New Alamein | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building C04 | 170 m (560 ft) | 34 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| Fouda Tower | 166 m (545 ft) | 50 | 1974 | Cairo | Tallest building in Cairo. Topped out, but never completed due to the absence of underground parking garage and is slated to be redeveloped into a luxury mixed-use development. | |
| New Administrative Capital Building C11 | 160 m (520 ft) | 27 | 2025 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building C12 | 160 m (520 ft) | 27 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building C07 | 159.9 m (525 ft) | 32 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building C08 | 159.9 m (525 ft) | 32 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| El Salam Tower | 155 m (509 ft) | 36 | – | Alexandria | Tallest building in Alexandria. | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 143 m (469 ft) | 39 | 1994 | Cairo | Tallest building in Egypt from 1994 to 2024. | |
| Hilton Cairo Grand Nile | 142 m (466 ft) | 41 | 2002 | Cairo | Originally opened in 1974 as the Hotel Meridien Cairo, the complex was expanded in 2001 with the addition of a 41-story tower. | |
| Nile City South Tower | 142 m (466 ft) | 34 | 2002 | Cairo | ||
| Nile City North Tower | 142 m (466 ft) | 34 | 2002 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 13 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | Tallest residential building in Cairo and the tallest building in Egypt from 1987 to 1994, jointly with El Maadi Residential Towers (Towers 14–18). | |
| El Maadi Residential Tower 14 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 15 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 16 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 17 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 18 | 140 m (460 ft) | 42 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| The St. Regis Cairo | 139.5 m (458 ft) | 32 | 2021 | Cairo | ||
| The Residences at The St. Regis Cairo | 136.2 m (447 ft) | 34 | 2021 | Cairo | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building D04 | 135 m (443 ft) | 39 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| National Bank of Egypt Southern Tower | 135 m (443 ft) | 33 | 1986 | Cairo | Tallest building in Egypt from 1986 to 1987, along with the National Bank of Egypt Northern Tower. | |
| National Bank of Egypt Northern Tower | 135 m (443 ft) | 33 | 1986 | Cairo | ||
| San Stefano Grand Plaza | 135 m (443 ft) | 31 | 2006 | Alexandria | ||
| Bank Misr Building | 130 m (430 ft) | 29 | 1985 | Cairo | Tallest building in Egypt from 1985 to 1986. | |
| Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | 127.1 m (417 ft) | 31 | 1999 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 5 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 6 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 7 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 8 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 9 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 10 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 11 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 12 | 122 m (400 ft) | 35 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| New Administrative Capital Building D05 | 120 m (390 ft) | 37 | 2024 | New Administrative Capital | ||
| Residences Roda Island | 118 m (387 ft) | 39 | – | Cairo | ||
| Ramses Hilton & World Trade Center | 110 m (360 ft) | 36 | 1980 | Cairo | Tallest building in Egypt from 1980 to 1985. | |
| Hilton World Trade Center Residences I | 110 m (360 ft) | 32 | – | Cairo | ||
| Semiramis InterContinental Hotel | 107 m (351 ft) | 29 | 1988 | Cairo | ||
| Belmont Building | 106 m (348 ft) | 31 | 1954 | Cairo | Also known as Thabet-Thabet Building. Tallest building in Egypt from 1954 to 1980 and the tallest building in Africa from 1954 to 1965. | |
| Four Seasons Cairo at First Residence | 103 m (338 ft) | 30 | 1996 | Giza | ||
| Al Masa Tower 1 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | ||
| Al Masa Tower 2 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | ||
| Al Masa Tower 3 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | ||
| Al Masa Tower 4 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | ||
| Al Masa Tower 5 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | ||
| Al Masa Tower 6 | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2021 | New Alamein | ||
| Radio & Television Building | 100 m (330 ft) | 30 | 1957 | Cairo | Also known as Maspero Television Building. | |
| Conrad International Cairo Hotel | 100 m (330 ft) | 30 | 1999 | Cairo | ||
| El Maadi Residential Tower 1 | 100 m (330 ft) | 28 | 1987 | Cairo | ||
| Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel | 100 m (330 ft) | 27 | 1984 | Cairo | Formerly known as El Gezira Sheraton Hotel. | |
| The Fairmont Cairo | 100 m (330 ft) | 25 | 2007 | Cairo |
Tallest structures
This list ranks structures and non-habitable buildings in Egypt that stand at least 100 m (328 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires, architectural details, and antenna masts.
| Name | Image | Height m (ft) | Year | Structure Type | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El-Mahalla El-Kubra TV Mast | 323 m (1,060 ft) | – | Guyed Mast | El-Mahalla El-Kubra | Tallest structure in El-Mahalla El-Kubra and the tallest guyed mast in Egypt. | |
| Pylons of Suez Canal Powerline Crossing | 221 m (725 ft) | 1998 | Electricity Pylon | Suez | Tallest structure in Suez and the tallest transcontinental structure in the world. | |
| Cairo Flagpole | 202 m (663 ft) | 2021 | Flagpole | New Administrative Capital | Tallest flagpole in the world. | |
| Cairo Tower | 187 m (614 ft) | 1961 | Concrete Tower | Cairo | Tallest structure in Cairo and the tallest concrete tower in Egypt. | |
| Suez Canal Bridge | 154 m (505 ft) | 2001 | Bridge Pylon | El Qantara | Tallest structure in Ismailia and the tallest bridge pylons in Egypt. | |
| Great Pyramid of Giza | 138.5 m (454 ft) | 2570 BC | Pyramid | Giza | Tallest structure in Giza. Tallest structure in the world from 2570 BC to 1311 AD (3,881 years). | |
| Pyramid of Khafre | 136.4 m (448 ft) | 2570 BC | Pyramid | Giza | ||
| Aswan Dam | 111 m (364 ft) | 1970 | Dam | Aswan | Tallest structure in Aswan and the tallest dam in Egypt. | |
| Red Pyramid | 105 m (344 ft) | 2575 BC | Pyramid | Dahshur | Tallest structure in Dahshur. Tallest structure in the world from 2575 BC to 2570 BC. | |
| Bent Pyramid | 104.7 m (344 ft) | 2600 BC | Pyramid | Dahshur | Angle of slope decreased during construction to avoid collapse. Tallest structure in the world from 2600 BC to 2575 BC. |
Under construction
This section lists skyscrapers in Egypt that are under construction, and are planned to rise over 100 m (328 ft) tall. As of 2025, there are at least 20 skyscrapers currently under construction in Egypt that are planned to rise at least 100 m (328 ft) in height, with many more planned.
| Name | Height | Floors | Estimated Completion | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes International Tower | 240 m (790 ft) | 55 | 2030 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Nile Business City Northeast Tower | 233 m (764 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Nile Business City Northwest Tower | 233 m (764 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Nile Business City West Tower | 233 m (764 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Tycoon Tower | 233 m (764 ft) | 56 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Raville Tower & Residences | 206 m (676 ft) | 46 | 2027 | New Cairo | |
| Capital Diamond Tower | 200 m (660 ft) | 50 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Orascom Tower A | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | TBA | New Alamein | |
| Orascom Tower B | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | TBA | New Alamein | |
| Infinity Tower | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| East Tower | 185 m (607 ft) | 47 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| 6ixty Iconic Tower | 180 m (590 ft) | 45 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Marina Alamein Tower 4 | 176 m (577 ft) | 45 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| Marina Alamein Tower 5 | 176 m (577 ft) | 45 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| Taj Tower | 170 m (560 ft) | 43 | 2027 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Marina Alamein Tower 2 | 168 m (551 ft) | 42 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| Marina Alamein Tower 3 | 168 m (551 ft) | 42 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| Levels Business Tower | 153 m (502 ft) | 36 | 2027 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Marina Alamein Tower 1 | 145 m (476 ft) | 36 | 2026 | New Alamein | |
| 31 North Tower | 131 m (430 ft) | 36 | 2025 | New Administrative Capital | |
| OIA Tower 1 | 111 m (364 ft) | 30 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| OIA Tower 2 | 111 m (364 ft) | 30 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Green River Tower | 110 m (360 ft) | 30 | 2027 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Podia Tower | 110 m (360 ft) | 26 | 2028 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Obsidier Tower 1 | 110 m (360 ft) | 25 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Obsidier Tower 2 | 110 m (360 ft) | 25 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Obsidier Tower 3 | 110 m (360 ft) | 25 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Quan Tower | 100 m (330 ft) | 25 | 2026 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Double Two Tower 1 | 100 m (330 ft) | 23 | 2028 | New Administrative Capital | |
| Double Two Tower 2 | 100 m (330 ft) | 23 | 2028 | New Administrative Capital |
Approved or proposed
This section lists skyscrapers in Egypt that are approved or proposed, and are planned to rise over 100 m (328 ft) tall.
| Name | Height | Floors | Estimated Completion | City | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oblisco Capitale | 1,000 m (3,300 ft) | 250 | 2030 | New Administrative Capital | Approved | |
| Father and Son Skyscraper | 470 m (1,540 ft) | 100+ | TBA | Cairo | Proposed | |
| Nile Tower | 300 m (980 ft) | 70 | TBA | Cairo | Proposed | |
| Eco Tower Cairo | 220 m (720 ft) | 70 | TBA | Cairo | Proposed | |
| Zayed Spark Crystal | 200 m (660 ft) | 49 | TBA | Cairo | Proposed | |
| Seaspark Twin Tower 1 | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | TBA | New Alamein | Proposed | |
| Seaspark Twin Tower 2 | 200 m (660 ft) | 45 | TBA | New Alamein | Proposed | |
| North Coast Tower 1 | 200 m (660 ft) | 43 | 2030 | New Alamein | Approved | |
| North Coast Tower 2 | 200 m (660 ft) | 43 | 2030 | New Alamein | Approved | |
| Grand Nile Tower Expansion | 167 m (548 ft) | 12 | TBA | Cairo | Proposed | |
| Fouda Tower Renovation | 166 m (545 ft) | 50 | TBA | Cairo | Approved |
Destroyed or cancelled
This lists buildings and structures in Egypt over 100 m (328 ft) tall that were either destroyed or cancelled.
| Name | Height | Floors | City | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaza Cairo Nile | 200 m (660 ft) | 50 | Cairo | Cancelled | Would have been the tallest building in Cairo. |
| The St. Regis Cairo | 180 m (590 ft) | 41 | Cairo | Cancelled | Downsized to 139.5 meters. |
| Peace Lighthouse | 145 m (476 ft) | Alexandria | Cancelled | ||
| Lighthouse of Alexandria | 103 m (338 ft) - 118 m (387 ft) | Alexandria | Destroyed | Destroyed by earthquake between 956 CE and 1303 CE. |
See also
- List of tallest buildings and structures in South Africa
- List of tallest structures in the world by country
- List of tallest buildings in South Africa
- List of World Heritage Sites in Africa
- List of tallest buildings in Africa
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