{"id":72074,"date":"2026-04-30T11:04:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/?p=72074"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:36:19","slug":"72074","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/72074\/","title":{"rendered":"Mardev Developments appointes Azur to manage &#8220;Urban Zen&#8221; Branded Residences in Menorca New Zayed at EGP 1bn Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Eman Hamed\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a strategic move reinforcing its leadership in the Egyptian real estate market, Mardev Developments has officially signed a major management and operations agreement with Azur Hotels &amp; Resorts.<\/p>\n<p>Under this partnership, Azur will take full operational command of the hospitality component within the &#8220;Menorca New Zayed&#8221; project.<\/p>\n<p>The units will debut under the global brand &#8220;Urban Zen,&#8221; positioned to become a premier hospitality destination in West Cairo with investments exceeding EGP 1bn investments.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Zohdy Zahran, Chairman of Mardev Developments, stated that this collaboration aligns with the company\u2019s vision to deliver real estate products that seamlessly blend residential luxury with sustainable investment returns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our selection of Azur was driven by their proven track record in managing world-class hospitality projects,&#8221; Zahran noted.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This partnership ensures an exceptional guest experience, guaranteeing high occupancy rates and robust annual returns for unit owners, particularly as demand for hotel apartments surges in West Cairo.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Eng. Ibrahim Zohdy, CEO of Mardev Developments, highlighted that the Menorca compound spans 45 acres in a prime location in Sheikh Zayed, featuring architectural designs that prioritize both modernity and privacy.<\/p>\n<p>The hospitality segment is distributed across three iconic buildings (Ground + 2 Floors), comprising 160 luxury hotel units. According to Eng. Ibrahim, these units will be delivered fully finished and furnished to world-class standards.<\/p>\n<p>Guests and residents will have access to premium amenities, including, A state-of-the-art international Spa and Wellness Center. A fully equipped Gym with the latest fitness technology, Housekeeping, and professional Room Service. Diverse swimming pools, a signature fine-dining restaurant, and expansive open green spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Eng. Mohamed Zohdy, Mardev Developments CCO, emphasized that Mardev\u2019s strategy aligns with the Egyptian state\u2019s goals to expand hotel capacity.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum has transformed West Cairo into a global tourism hub, necessitating high-quality hospitality units.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The partnership with Azur complements our existing agreement with Hilton Garden Inn, with a total capacity of 180 rooms, significantly elevating Menorca&#8217;s competitive edge,&#8221; Eng. Mohamed added.<\/p>\n<p>This integration between Azur-managed units and the Hilton hotel creates a vibrant hospitality ecosystem, ideally located near Sphinx International Airport, 6th of October Airport, and the Great Pyramids.<\/p>\n<p>Eng. Mohamed Zohdy concluded by affirming that this collaboration is the first in a series of international partnerships aimed at raising construction and operational benchmarks in Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are not just selling walls; we are offering a secure investment opportunity in a booming tourism sector, backed by the professional expertise of a trusted partner like Azur.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In response, the management of Azur Hotels &amp; Resorts expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that the Urban Zen brand will introduce an innovative hospitality concept to Sheikh Zayed.<\/p>\n<p>The focus will be on tranquility, comfort, and premium service, supported by a transparent management system designed to safeguard and grow investors&#8217; real estate assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Mardev Developments appointes Azur to manage &#8220;Urban Zen&#8221; Branded Residences in Menorca New Zayed at EGP 1bn Investment..<\/p>\n<p>Mardev Developments appointes Azur to manage &#8220;Urban Zen&#8221; Branded Residences in Menorca New Zayed at EGP 1bn Investment..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":72071,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[186,6329,2683],"tags":[8016,8014,6549,8012,8015,8013],"class_list":["post-72074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-top-news","category-travel-tourism","tag-azur-en","tag-branded-residences","tag-investment","tag-mardev-developments","tag-menorca-new-zayed","tag-urban-zen"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/46"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72074"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72077,"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72074\/revisions\/72077"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profayly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}