About ELM DevelopmentsELM Developments is a relatively new Egyptian real estate developer, founded in 2024. The company focuses on developing integrated residential, commercial, and mixed-use destinations, aiming to combine modern living standards, sustainability, and investment value.Its leadership includes prominent figures:Dr. Yasser Abdel Maksoud – ChairmanDr. Assem El Gazzar – Non-Executive Chairman, former Minister of Housing.Eng. Shehab El Mahdy and Ahmed Osama ElGaby are among other board members contributing with significant experience in real estate, architecture, and brokerage. Vision & MissionVision: To establish itself as a leading name in Egypt’s evolving real estate landscape by creating human-centric, sustainable urban communities.Mission: To build residential and mixed-use projects that deliver high quality of life, blending nature-inspired design, green spaces, and modern amenities, while ensuring value for residents and investors alike. Investment Scale & Land HoldingsFirst Project & Investment: ELM’s first project is ÈLM Tree in 6th of October City, with a total investment of EGP 10 billion.Land Area: The ÈLM Tree project spans about 58 feddans (≈ 58 acres), with low-density residential units occupying around 32 feddans of that, and over 80% of the total area devoted to green/open spaces. Notable Project: ÈLM Tree (6th of October City)Key features of the ÈLM Tree project:Mixed use / residential & commercial.Low-density units: apartments, duplexes, and “tree villas” with terraces and garden views.A 30,000 sqm central park as the green heart of the development.A clubhouse (≈ 10,000 sqm) with amenities such as swimming pool, sports courts (padel, football), children’s play area.Location is strategic: frontage on Boulevard Road (≈ 1,323 meters), proximity to major roads, schools, malls, etc. Why Choose ELM Developments?Here are some of the strong selling points:Strong leadership & credibility – Founders include well-known figures in government and real estate, which adds trust.Sustainability & green planning – Large green spaces, low-density development, attention to nature and quality of environment.Balanced lifestyle offering – Units with views, terraces, open spaces, modern amenities (clubhouse, sports, etc.) that foster family & community life.Strategic location – Excellent accessibility in 6th of October City, close to key landmarks, services, roads.Value proposition – Despite luxury and amenities, ELM is positioning Elm Tree with competitive pricing and flexible payment terms.Conclusion: ELM Developments is a promising newcomer in Egypt’s real estate sector. Despite being very new (since 2024), with its first large-scale project (ÈLM Tree), it presents a strong combination of sustainability, design quality, and investment potential. If the execution and delivery live up to the promise, it can quickly become a trusted developer for people seeking upscale, modern, green living in Egypt.
