The Iconic Tower is located in the desert about 50 kilometers east of Cairo. It is one of the core projects of Egypt’s new administrative capital. The tower is 385.8 meters high and is truly the “tallest building in Africa”. As a model of cooperation between China and Egypt under the “Belt and Road” initiative, the tower started construction in 2018, the main structure was capped in 2023, and the curtain wall has been covered, and completion is imminent . It is hailed as the “new pyramid” by locals, symbolizing Egypt’s hope for the future and a modern interpretation of ancient civilization.
The landmark tower covers a total area of about 65,000 square meters, with a construction area of about 262,000 square meters. It is 385.8 meters high and has 78 floors. It integrates office, hotel, commercial, sightseeing and other functions. Among them, the 74th floor of the building will have an observation deck, where tourists can overlook the entire new capital from 360 meters above the ground.
