Cairo "Almasalla News " – On October 13th 2011, projects under the development of Orascom Development and Management (ODM), a subsidiary of Orascom Development Holdings (ODH), have been awarded Gold medals granted by the prestigious accolade in the market, Overseas Property Professionals (OPP) Awards for Excellence.
ODM have entered the competition with two of its projects, Sawari in Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada under Best Developer by region category and Makadi, in Makadi Bay Hurghada under Best Affordable category. Both projects have enjoyed great dedication from the land owners Egyptian Resorts Company (ERC) and Roaya for Tourism and Real Estate respectively, along with ODM’s keenness to materialize the projects objectives and essence into reality that clients could relate to and fulfill their needs.
Sneak Peek on the winning projects
SAWARI – Best Developer in the MENA Region
Sawari is the newest premier marina on the Red Sea coast and the crown jewel of Sahl Hasheesh International Community. It is a magnificent 2.5 million square meters development and is 20 minutes away from Hurghada International Airport.
It offers an unrivaled vibrant lifestyle where yacht owners will find an exclusive luxurious yacht club and berthing for nearly 330 yachts nestled within a breathtaking view, and complemented by a full range of residential units, fine dining outlets, luxury hotels, boutique shopping and exquisite cafes and bars.
Closer look on what the judges said:
This is an astonishingly good entry. Here is a scheme that certainly has all the elements to become a world-class marina development in a few years time.
The promise of such a wide array of world-class facilities in a popular and accessible destination, supported by a world-class development consortium, should ensure that Sawari will enjoy a wide appeal amongst overseas and domestic visitors, as well as owners.
MAKADI – Best Affordable Developer
Makadi is all about making it possible. Makadi is the first residential and touristic compound in the heart of the Makadi Bay area, located approximately 30 km away from Hurghada.
Situated amidst a prestigious resorts community, Makadi is developed on a total area of 3.7 million m2, providing its residents and visitors with vast green areas (over 80% of the land) and comprises a hotel, medical centre, school and a shopping mall; not to mention the 9 types of units ranging from 57 to 158 m2 with the choice to select from studios, one to three bedroom apartments to twin villas and town house buildings.
With the Hurghada-Safaga road attached to its back, it is easy to have people come to Makadi and witness the true definition of how a gated community should be.
Closer look on what the judges said:
Makadi is exactly how an integrated, gated community should be; bearing in mind that it is the first of its kind on the Egyptian Red Sea coast targeting the middle-market. It has developed a blueprint for the brand and the character of all such projects in the future in the area.
It will be used as a real foundation for all similar activity from this point onwards. The guarantee they offer their clients and the strength of being part of Orascom Development Holdings can only go on growing the feeling of trust from people. A true affordable success story.
