Janna New Mansoura for Expats | USD Guide 2026

Prepared by: New Mansoura Real Estate Research Team
Originally published: August 3, 2023
Last updated: August 13, 2026

Janna New Mansoura apartments have been offered to Egyptians living abroad through more than one government housing program, but the rules, prices and payment currency have changed substantially since the original 2023 version of this guide.

The most important update for 2026 is that buyers should no longer use the old USD 305 per sqm / EGP 8,890 per sqm figures as current Janna New Mansoura prices. Those figures relate to a historical 2023 expatriate offering.

The most recent dedicated expatriate program that included Janna New Mansoura was the Beitak Fi Misr initiative in 2025, launched by Egypt's Ministry of Housing in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Egyptians Abroad. It included Janna apartments in New Mansoura with payments funded in US dollars from abroad.

A separate general Janna New Mansoura offering was then launched in January 2026, with 628 fully finished apartments, a reservation payment of EGP 151,000 and a published base price of approximately EGP 17,500 per sqm. That January 2026 round was not the same as the dedicated expatriate USD initiative.

Current Janna New Mansoura Status in 2026

Janna is an established government residential project developed by the New Urban Communities Authority – NUCA inside New Mansoura City.

The development includes fully finished residential apartments inside a gated environment with:

• Landscaped areas.
• Security and guarding.
• Elevators.
• Swimming pools.
• Children's areas.
• Parking.
• Commercial and daily services.

Apartment availability in 2026 comes from different channels:

• Official government offerings when announced.
• Cancellation or reallocated units if officially released.
• Resale apartments from existing owners.

Explore the current Janna New Mansoura project page

Three Different Janna Offerings You Should Not Confuse

What Was the 2023 Janna USD Offering?

The original version of this article was written around a 2023 program that allowed Egyptians abroad to reserve Janna apartments in selected new cities using foreign-currency transfers.

For New Mansoura, the historical offering included:

• 193 apartments.
• Historical base price of approximately EGP 8,890 per sqm.
• Equivalent historical price of approximately USD 305 per sqm at the program's conversion benchmark.
• Payment in dollars under the expatriate allocation rules.
• A 30% payment structure referenced in the old offering.
• An 8% maintenance deposit.
• Remaining amounts paid according to the historical installment terms.

These figures are archived information and should not be presented as 2026 prices.

Why the Old USD 305/sqm Figure Must Be Removed

The old page still allows a reader to reach the conclusion that an apartment may cost around USD 305 per sqm today.

That is misleading because:

• The figure was calculated for a specific 2023 government offering.
• The Egyptian-pound price of Janna has changed substantially.
• The exchange rate framework has changed.
• New government initiatives have replaced the old booking procedures.
• Available apartments today may be official allocation units or resale units with completely different prices.

For SEO and buyer accuracy, retain the 2023 price only in a clearly labeled Historical Prices section.

What Is Beitak Fi Misr?

Beitak Fi Misr is a Ministry of Housing initiative created specifically to help Egyptians living abroad own residential property in Egypt.

The initiative was launched in cooperation with Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates.

Its offerings have included government housing projects across several new cities, including:

• Janna.
• Sakan Misr.
• Dar Misr.
• Diarna.
• Valley Towers.
• Other government housing products depending on each release.

Was Janna New Mansoura Included in Beitak Fi Misr?

Yes. Janna New Mansoura was included in the first release of Phase II of Beitak Fi Misr during 2025.

That release covered multiple new cities and government housing projects, with Janna offered in:

• New Mansoura.
• New Damietta.

This is the most relevant modern reference for users searching specifically for Janna New Mansoura apartments for Egyptians abroad.

How Many Janna New Mansoura Apartments Were Offered to Expats?

Published 2025 offering information listed approximately 192 Janna apartments in New Mansoura under the expatriate initiative.

The apartments covered several family-size layouts, with areas broadly ranging from:

• 100 sqm.
• 115 sqm.
• 130 sqm.
• 140 sqm.
• 150 sqm.

Availability depended on the individual building and apartment codes released during the booking period.

Janna New Mansoura Prices for Egyptians Abroad in 2025

The published Phase II Beitak Fi Misr schedule listed the upper Janna New Mansoura rate at approximately:

EGP 18,900 per sqm.

The final unit value depended on:

• Apartment area.
• Floor.
• Building location.
• Orientation.
• Applicable distinction or location premium.
• Any discount applicable under the official payment option.

Illustrative Base Values

Using EGP 18,900/sqm only as a simple benchmark before premiums:

These calculations are illustrative only. Actual 2025 allocated unit prices were determined by the official unit schedule and any applicable location premiums or discounts.

How Much Was the USD Reservation Deposit?

In the 2025 Beitak Fi Misr expatriate initiative, the announced reservation seriousness payment was:

USD 5,000 per unit.

The Ministry also promoted:

• Flexible installment schedules reaching up to 10 years in the initiative.
• Discounts reaching up to 7% of the total unit value under qualifying payment options.

The exact discount and installment schedule depended on the unit and official booklet.

Were Janna Prices Actually Set in Dollars?

This requires an important distinction.

The government could publish the property value or price-per-square-metre benchmark in Egyptian pounds, while the expatriate initiative required funding or settlement through foreign-currency transfers under its rules.

Therefore, it is more accurate to say:

“Janna New Mansoura was offered to Egyptians abroad with payment funded in US dollars according to the official initiative rules.”

Do not permanently convert EGP 18,900/sqm into one fixed USD rate in an article, because the dollar equivalent depends on the conversion mechanism and date specified in the relevant offering booklet.

Can I Still Reserve the 2025 Beitak Fi Misr Janna Units?

The original registration and unit-selection windows for that 2025 release have passed.

Therefore, an applicant visiting this article in August 2026 should not send a USD 5,000 payment based only on the old 2025 campaign.

Instead, check whether:

• A new Beitak Fi Misr release has opened.
• Cancelled units have been formally reoffered.
• NUCA has announced a complementary round.
• A resale apartment is available from an existing owner.

What Happened in the January 2026 Janna Offering?

A new Janna New Mansoura offering took place at the beginning of 2026.

It included approximately 628 fully finished apartments.

Online reservation took place on:

• January 18, 2026.
• January 19, 2026.

The reservation seriousness payment was:

• EGP 150,000 reservation payment.
• EGP 1,000 non-refundable registration fee.
• Total: EGP 151,000.

This was a separate 2026 government housing round and should not be described as the same USD expatriate offering.

Read the full Janna New Mansoura 2026 offering guide

Janna New Mansoura Price in the 2026 Offering

The base price published for the latest 2026 offering was approximately:

EGP 17,500 per sqm.

The available apartment areas included:

• 100 sqm.
• 115 sqm.
• 130 sqm.
• 140 sqm.
• 150 sqm.

Approximate 2026 Base Prices

The actual allocation price could be higher because of unit-specific premiums.

Why Is the Current Janna Project Page Showing Around EGP 4.2M?

The current Janna New Mansoura project page displays a market starting indicator of approximately EGP 4.2 million.

This should not be confused with the official EGP 17,500/sqm base rate from the January 2026 government allocation.

The difference can arise because the current market includes:

• Resale units.
• Seller premiums.
• Amounts already paid.
• Remaining installments.
• Different views and floors.
• Fully delivered apartments.
• Scarcity of particular layouts.

Official allocation price and current resale asking price are two different things.

Janna New Mansoura Payment Plan in the January 2026 Offering

Successful applicants were required to complete the amount necessary to reach approximately 20% of the unit price, alongside the applicable administrative charges.

The remaining financing structure allowed the outstanding balance to be paid over:

• 3 years.
• 5 years.
• 7 years.

with interest according to the official offering and applicable Central Bank framework.

This should not be mixed with the up-to-10-year plans promoted under Beitak Fi Misr.

2025 Expat Plan vs 2026 General Offering

Should an Egyptian Abroad Use Bayt Al Watan to Book Janna Today?

Do not automatically follow the old Bayt Al Watan email instructions shown in the original 2023 article.

Those instructions related to an earlier expatriate housing process.

In 2026, official expatriate opportunities are announced through current Ministry of Housing and NUCA channels, including programs such as:

• Beitak Fi Misr for expatriate housing units when a round is active.
• Bayt Al Watan for the assets included in its current phase.
• NUCA official allocation channels.
• Egypt Real Estate Platform for applicable public housing offerings.

Bayt Al Watan's active 2026 phases should not be assumed to include Janna apartments unless the current official announcement explicitly says so.

Do Not Transfer Money to an Old Account

Before transferring any US dollars from abroad:

• Open the current official offering page.
• Download the current terms booklet.
• Confirm the beneficiary name.
• Confirm the Central Bank or official receiving account.
• Confirm the IBAN and SWIFT details.
• Confirm the required transfer reference.
• Confirm the deadline for funds to reach the account.
• Retain the SWIFT transfer document.

Never rely on a bank account number copied from a 2023 article.

What Documents Should an Egyptian Abroad Prepare?

Exact requirements vary by offering, but applicants should be ready to provide the documentation specified in the current official booklet.

This may include:

• Valid Egyptian identification.
• Passport details.
• Applicant contact information.
• Documents required to establish eligibility under the expatriate initiative.
• Foreign transfer confirmation.
• Reservation application.
• Any declarations required by the offering.

The official booklet for the active round always takes priority over an older checklist.

Are Janna New Mansoura Apartments Fully Finished?

Yes. Janna is a fully finished government housing project.

This is particularly relevant for Egyptians living abroad because it reduces the need to manage a complete finishing process remotely after handover.

Before buying a resale unit, however, inspect:

• Current condition of the finish.
• Any alterations made by the existing owner.
• Plumbing.
• Electrical system.
• Doors and windows.
• Flooring.
• Bathrooms.
• Kitchen preparation.

What Are the Janna New Mansoura Apartment Sizes?

Recent official offerings have included family-oriented apartment sizes such as:

• 100 sqm.
• 115 sqm.
• 130 sqm.
• 140 sqm.
• 150 sqm.

The current project card may show a narrower range because it reflects available market inventory rather than every unit type ever released.

What Is the Building Design?

Janna buildings are generally designed as mid-rise residential buildings with:

• Ground floor.
• Five repeated upper floors.
• Elevator access.
• Four apartments per typical floor in the common building model.

Buyers should still check the individual building plan for their apartment.

Where Is Janna New Mansoura?

Janna is located inside New Mansoura City in Dakahlia Governorate, close to the city's Mediterranean waterfront and first developed residential zones.

The location provides access to:

• The Mediterranean coastline.
• New Mansoura University.
• Schools.
• Medical services.
• Banks.
• Commercial services.
• Government facilities.
• The International Coastal Road.

Explore the complete New Mansoura City guide

Is Janna Suitable for Egyptians Planning to Return to Egypt?

Janna can be practical for an expatriate family planning future residence in Egypt because it combines:

• Fully finished apartments.
• A gated residential environment.
• Family-sized layouts.
• New Mansoura's coastal location.
• University and educational services.
• Government-backed development.

The decision should still consider whether New Mansoura fits the family's long-term work, school and family connections.

Can You Rent Out a Janna Apartment?

Rental demand may exist from families, professionals, university-related residents and people seeking housing in New Mansoura.

However, rental income is not guaranteed.

Before buying for rental, compare:

• Current rents for similar apartments.
• Apartment area.
• Floor.
• Furnishing.
• Distance to services.
• Current city occupancy.
• Maintenance costs.
• Vacancy periods.

Can a Janna Apartment Be Resold?

Resale is possible subject to the applicable NUCA and city-authority procedures.

A buyer should not rely only on a private preliminary contract without checking the official transfer position.

Before purchasing resale, request:

• Original allocation or purchase documents.
• Handover report.
• Current financial statement.
• Outstanding installment balance.
• Maintenance position.
• Utility status.
• Transfer requirements.
• Any applicable transfer fees.

How to Buy Janna Resale While Living Abroad

1. Identify the exact apartment: area, building and floor.
2. Request the owner's documents: not only listing photos.
3. Obtain a current NUCA financial statement.
4. Confirm the seller's legal right to transfer.
5. Inspect the apartment through a trusted representative.
6. Check outstanding installments and maintenance.
7. Confirm the official transfer procedure.
8. Use a legally valid power of attorney if you cannot attend personally.
9. Complete payment through documented channels.
10. Complete the transfer with the relevant authority.

Official Offering or Resale: Which Is Better?

Should You Pay Cash in Full?

Some expatriate programs have offered discounts for faster or full payment.

Whether that is financially attractive depends on:

• The exact discount.
• Your cost of holding USD abroad.
• Your cash-flow needs.
• Alternative investment returns.
• Currency risk.
• How soon you plan to use the apartment.

Do not pay cash only because the percentage discount looks large. Compare the discount against the value of retaining your foreign-currency liquidity.

Should You Choose the Longest Installment Plan?

Longer installments reduce the size of each payment but can increase the total amount paid.

Always request:

• Cash value.
• Installment value.
• Interest basis.
• Total finance cost.
• Payment dates.
• Late-payment penalties.

Important Currency Considerations for Egyptians Abroad

An expatriate buyer may earn in:

• US dollars.
• Saudi riyals.
• UAE dirhams.
• Kuwaiti dinars.
• Qatari riyals.
• euros.
• British pounds.

If an initiative requires US-dollar settlement, calculate your actual acquisition cost in the currency you earn.

For example, a buyer earning Saudi riyals should evaluate:

• SAR-to-USD conversion cost.
• Bank transfer fees.
• Foreign-exchange spread.
• Transfer deadline.
• Future installment currency.

Janna New Mansoura vs Private Compounds

Janna can be compared with private residential projects in New Mansoura.

What Should an Egyptian Abroad Check Before Buying?

• Is the offering officially open today?
• Is the unit an official allocation or resale?
• What currency must be transferred?
• What exchange-rate mechanism applies?
• What is the exact apartment code?
• What is the final price including premiums?
• What is the maintenance payment?
• What installments remain?
• Is the apartment already delivered?
• What are the resale and transfer restrictions?
• Can a representative complete procedures on your behalf?
• What documents must be notarized or authenticated abroad?

2026 Buyer Checklist for Janna New Mansoura

1. Confirm the booking route.
2. Download the current official booklet.
3. Do not use 2023 USD prices.
4. Confirm whether the unit is official or resale.
5. Calculate the price in your earning currency.
6. Check foreign-transfer costs.
7. Confirm the apartment area and floor.
8. Review the payment schedule.
9. Check maintenance and other charges.
10. Review handover status.
11. Use independent legal review where appropriate.
12. Transfer money only to the currently authorized account.

Frequently Asked Questions About Janna for Egyptians Abroad