ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)

Modon Holding and Montage Hotels & Resorts have announced Montage Ras El Hekma, an ultra-luxury hospitality and branded residences project on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.

According to a statement, the development will introduce the first branded residences for purchase at Ras El Hekma, alongside the first Montage resort in Egypt. The project is expected to support the emerging city’s growth as a global hub for leisure, business, and tourism.

Montage Ras El Hekma will feature 200 guestrooms and suites in addition to 96 Montage Residences. The project will include beachfront swimmable lagoons, a Spa Montage with 13 treatment rooms, six dining venues, retail offerings, family-oriented experiences, event spaces, outdoor lawns and terraces, and a dedicated Owners’ Clubhouse.

The companies said the residences will form a private collection of 96 branded villas located in Wadi Yemm, the first precinct within the Ras El Hekma masterplan.

The villas, ranging from three to six bedrooms, are designed to maximise space, light, privacy and indoor-outdoor living, with select homes offering views of both the Mediterranean Sea and a championship golf course.

Bill O’Regan, Group CEO of Modon Holding, said: “Montage Hotels & Resorts are renowned for serving affluent travellers and homeowners, delivering an elevated guest experience and a commitment to refined living while remaining authentic to their surroundings.”

“This ethos aligns closely with Modon’s vision for Ras El Hekma, where we are creating a distinctive Mediterranean destination defined by quality, experience and long-term value,” O’Regan added.

The companies said Montage Ras El Hekma marks the luxury hospitality brand’s debut in Egypt and the beginning of a broader partnership between Modon and Montage, with potential for future collaborations across Modon destinations.

Alan J. Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International, said: “Bringing the Montage brand to Egypt with Modon is a truly exciting milestone in our global journey.”

“Ras El Hekma is a remarkable destination, where rich heritage and thoughtful design come together in a way that is redefining luxury along the Mediterranean coast. We are honoured to collaborate with Modon to bring this vision to life, and to build on their outstanding reputation for creating vibrant communities and delivering world-class sporting and lifestyle experiences,” Fuerstman added.

The project forms part of the $35 billion Ras El Hekma masterplan, a 170.8 million square metre development on Egypt’s Northern Coast that is expected to attract investments of $110 billion by 2045.

According to the statement, Wadi Yemm, the first of Ras El Hekma’s 17 planned precincts, will also feature cultural landmarks including the Ras El Hekma Lighthouse and an amphitheatre with capacity for up to 10,000 guests.

The companies said Ras El Hekma is designed for connectivity through road, sea, and air links, including a new international airport integrated with high-speed rail networks, highways, marinas, and a dedicated cruise terminal.

Spanning 44 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline, the destination will include leisure, hospitality, and cultural offerings, alongside a central business and financial district supported by residential, educational, and mixed-use developments.

Upon completion, Ras El Hekma is expected to contribute around $25 billion annually to Egypt’s GDP, and create about 750,000 jobs, according to the statement.