Cairo Retail Market Dynamics, Q1 2026

Around 89,000 square metres of retail space was delivered in Q1 2026, bringing the total stock to over 3.3 million square metres. A substantial 331,300 square metres is expected to enter the market throughout the remainder of the year.

While landlords have largely kept rental rates stable across segments, they are now re-evaluating their pricing strategies in response to the March 2026 minor currency adjustment, with rental increases expected.

While purchasing power could be constrainted due to the economic conditions, landlords and tenants can maximise footfall through strategic repositioning of their offerings.