Furniture Moving in Shorouk City: Buildings, Compounds, Villas and Moving-Day Preparation

Shorouk City is a new city east of Cairo, with apartment buildings, villas and compounds, and each type has its own moving preparation. This guide covers moving in Shorouk: pinning your address, floors and elevators, compound permits, planning a villa move, timing and a moving-day checklist. For Obour see the Obour moving guide.

Last updated: November 11, 2026

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Where is Shorouk City and what does that mean for your move?

Shorouk City is east of Cairo, and most people reach it via the Cairo–Suez road and the roads leading to it. Its distance from central Cairo means loading, the trip and unloading need planning, and rush-hour and holiday traffic can change arrival time. So we agree a loading time and an expected arrival time with you instead of promising a fixed duration.

District or compound: send your address precisely

The city is divided into districts, areas and compounds, and some new streets may not show clearly on maps. Send us on WhatsApp:

The address pin on Google Maps, with the district or compound name.
The building or villa number and the floor.
Whether the elevator works, and roughly how big it is.
A number for someone who can guide the truck if needed.

That lets us estimate distance and time accurately and saves the truck circling the streets.

Apartment buildings and floors: the floor changes the plan

In apartment buildings, the floor, the width of the stairs and a working elevator affect crew size and moving time. If the elevator is unavailable or small, we may need to dismantle large rooms before unloading, or use a crane for some pieces. Send us the floor and photos of the large pieces and the entrance so we can suggest the best approach. More in the guide to moving between floors and on our crane lifting page.

Compounds: ask management before booking

Every compound has its own rules, and knowing them in advance saves delays on moving day. Ask management about:

The entry permit for the truck and workers, and whether their names must be sent in advance.
The days and hours moving is allowed.
The largest truck size that fits the internal streets.
Any conditions, fees or procedures for using the elevator or corridors.

Then tell us what management says so we can set the arrival time and the right truck. See also moving permits, building management and the elevator.

Villas: a multi-floor move needs a plan

Multi-floor villas need a bigger crew and more time for dismantling, wrapping and unloading. Before the move:

Send photos of the internal stairs, the entrances and the garden if pieces will be moved through it.
Decide which pieces need dismantling, such as bedrooms, the kitchen and large wardrobes.
Sort belongings by floor and room to make unloading easier.
Take care with fragile items, mirrors and antiques, which need special wrapping.

Details are in the villa moving guide.

What sets the size and price of the move?

Prices start from EGP 1,200, and the final price is set after inspection. The main factors are the amount of furniture and number of rooms, the floor and whether there is an elevator, the distance, dismantling, assembly and wrapping, and whether a crane is needed. To compare offers read the cost of furniture moving in Cairo and Giza. Inspection can be done by sending photos on WhatsApp.

Moving within Shorouk, or from Cairo to it?

From Cairo or Giza to Shorouk: a longer trip, so start loading early so unloading finishes in one day.
Within Shorouk: the distance is generally shorter, and the address, floor and permits matter most.
From Rehab or Madinaty: see the Rehab and Madinaty guide.
To or from Obour: see the Obour moving guide.

Choosing the date

Choose an early weekday morning if you can, avoid peak road times and holidays, and book with enough time to arrange the permit and the elevator. See also the best time to move.

Packing furniture for the longer road

A longer road means more vibration and friction, so furniture deserves tighter wrapping. We wrap wooden pieces and upholstery in stretch film, glass and mirrors in bubble wrap, and put small belongings in boxes labeled with the room name so unloading is easy. Read how to pack furniture before moving as well as moving fragile items.

Remove glass shelves and sliding doors before loading.
Mark boxes with the room and the box number to make arranging easier.

A new unit that is not fully finished: prepare the place before we arrive

Many units in the new cities are handed over before finishing is complete or utilities are running. Before moving day make sure of:

Electricity, water and the building’s elevator are working.
The main door is open and the floors are ready for loading.
Finishing debris is cleared from the corridors.
The place of each room and of the large pieces is decided before unloading.

For setting up after the move, read preparing the new home.

Preparation schedule

Two weeks before: pick and book the date, and ask management about the permit and moving conditions.
One week before: start packing, and send us the address, the floor and photos of large pieces.
Two days before: disconnect and empty appliances, and book the elevator if needed.
The day before: clear the corridors and entrance, and keep documents and jewellery with you.

Moving-day checklist

Send the exact address pin and a number for whoever will guide the truck.
Confirm the entry permit and the hours moving is allowed.
Find out the floor and whether the elevator works.
Prepare numbered boxes and write the room name on each piece.
Disconnect the fridge and washing machine well ahead, then empty and dry them.
Clear the hallway and entrance, and book the elevator or a parking spot if needed.
Photograph the condition of important pieces before loading.
Keep documents, jewellery and medication with you rather than in the load.
Before the crew leaves, check the pieces and rooms with them against your before-loading photos.

After arrival: unloading and assembly

Before unloading, decide where each room and each large piece goes in the new unit, so pieces are placed correctly the first time. After unloading, anything dismantled is reassembled and you check the pieces with us. Wait before switching on the fridge, following the manufacturer’s instructions. For settling in, read the utilities handover guide.

Where do we move?

We move within Shorouk City and to and from it, to the rest of New Cairo, Obour, Madinaty, Rehab, Nasr City, Cairo, Giza and the governorates. Area details are on the Shorouk and Obour moving page.

FAQ

Do I need a permit to move inside a compound in Shorouk?

Many compounds require prior permission for the truck and workers. Ask the management and tell us the conditions so we can set the arrival time.

Can we move on a weekend or public holiday?

It depends on the days the compound or building management allows, and on road traffic. Ask the management first, and book early because holidays are busier.

My compound does not allow large trucks. What do I do?

Ask the management for the largest truck size allowed and tell us before booking, so we can agree the right solution in advance, such as a smaller truck or more than one trip inside the compound.

What if the elevator is out of order or there is none?

We decide the crew size and unloading method in advance, and may dismantle large pieces or use a crane if needed. Send photos of the stairs, the entrance and the large pieces.

Do you dismantle and reassemble bedrooms and kitchens?

Yes, we provide dismantling and assembly. Tell us which pieces and send photos so we can calculate the time and the crew.

How long does a move inside Shorouk take?

It varies with the amount of furniture, the floor, whether there is an elevator, the distance and the entry permit. We give an expected duration after inspection by photos.

How much does moving in Shorouk start from?

Prices start from EGP 1,200, and the final price is set after inspection based on volume, floor, distance and extra services. Inspection can be done by sending photos on WhatsApp.

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