Sunray Lagoons Residences
A new phase at Alam Al Roum: G+3 buildings directly on crystal lagoons, with 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes. Prices, areas and payment plan have not been supplied yet.
Alam Al Roum · North Coast · Independent guide
Alam Al Roum by Qatari Diar on Egypt's North Coast
Alam Al Roum is a fully integrated coastal city by Qatari Diar on Egypt's North Coast, 14 km from Marsa Matrouh, on 4,902 feddan (20.58 million m²) with 7.2 km of Mediterranean shoreline. It combines beachfront and lagoon communities, a marina, an 18-hole golf course and a free zone; the newest phase on offer is Sunray Lagoons Residences.
- Area
- 4,902 feddan · 20.58 million m²
- Shoreline
- 7.2 km on the Mediterranean
- Footprint
- 15% · 85% open space
- Lagoon frontage
- 22 km open-to-sea lagoon
- Distance
- 14 km from Marsa Matrouh
What is Alam Al Roum?
Alam Al Roum, also written Alam El Roum, is a fully integrated coastal city by Qatari Diar Egypt that brings together residential, hospitality, commercial, cultural and recreational destinations. It sits on the Mediterranean near Marsa Matrouh.
The developer's 2026 fact sheet covers the masterplan only: areas, components, location and the design team. It prints no prices, unit types or delivery dates. Details of the phase on offer now come from the sales team's launch message, and we pass them on as received.
Alam Al Roum in numbers
Figures as printed in the developer's masterplan fact sheet.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total land area | 20.58 million m² |
| Total masterplan area | 4,902 feddan |
| Mediterranean shoreline | 7.2 km |
| Open-to-sea lagoon shoreline | 22 km |
| Open-to-sea lagoon | 1.1 million m² |
| Artificial swimmable lagoons | 850K m² |
| Beach area | 1.4 million m² |
| Footprint / open spaces | 15% / 85% |
| Golf course | 18 holes on 980K m² |
| International marina | 370 berths, plus 120 berths labelled Dry Rock |
| Gates | 7 |
| Free zone | 1 |
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Source: Alam Al Roum fact sheet by Qatari Diar Egypt, 2026.
What will Alam Al Roum include?
Components as shown on the developer's masterplan and in its fact sheet.
7 km beach and promenade
A Mediterranean beach and promenade, with beachfront communities directly on the sea.
Open-to-sea lagoon
A 1.1 million m² lagoon with 22 km of promenade and beaches, plus neighbourhood swimmable lagoons and a canal promenade.
International and local marina
A marina district with hospitality, private residential docking, a waterfront promenade, dining, retail and cultural events.
18-hole golf course
On 980K m², with a golf community around it.
Town centres and commercial boulevard
Vibrant town centres, a commercial boulevard and mixed-use retail, dining and entertainment.
Hotels and resorts
Dedicated hospitality and resort zones. The developer's fact sheet gives no hotel count or operator names; the figure of 15 hotels and resorts comes only from the sales launch sheet.
Free zone and business district
A free zone, a business district and an international expo and convention centre.
Equestrian and events
A polo and equestrian club and an iconic events centre.
Mobility and sustainability
Autonomous shuttles, micromobility, cycling routes and pedestrian promenades, with water management, climate-responsive design, biodiversity protection and coastal resilience.
The new phase at Alam Al Roum
From the sales team's launch message; not part of the masterplan fact sheet.
New phase
Where is Alam Al Roum and how far is it?
The developer's map places Alam Al Roum on the North Coast, just east of Marsa Matrouh International Airport.
- Marsa Matrouh
- 14 km
- Almaza
- 20 km
- Ras El Hekma
- 40 km
- Marassi
- 140 km
- Alamein
- 170 km
- Alexandria
- 280 km (about 3 h 30 min by road on the map)
- Cairo
- 380 km
- Access
- International Coast Road, Ras El Hekma Airport, Marsa Matrouh International Airport, planned high-speed rail, integrated marina access
- Flights from Marsa Matrouh
- Doha and Rome 3 h, Dubai and Riyadh 3.5 h, London and Paris 4 h
Alam Al Roum masterplan visuals
Town centres, developer render 
Mobility, developer render 
Location on the developer's map
Who designed Alam Al Roum?
The fact sheet lists the project partners: SOM for masterplanning, SWA for landscape architecture, WATG and L35 as architects, HVS for hospitality consulting, Setec International for infrastructure and mobility, Savills for real estate advisory, and a marina design and operations partner.
Detailed Alam Al Roum guides
Four pages covering the location, the master plan, the amenities and common questions in detail.
Location Alam Al Roum location
Distances, airports and roads as printed in the developer's fact sheet.
Master plan Alam Al Roum master plan
The components of the 4,902-feddan masterplan and its 7.2 km shoreline.
Amenities Alam Al Roum amenities
What each component of the masterplan includes, as the developer's fact sheet prints it.
FAQ Alam Al Roum questions and answers
Buyer questions answered from the developer's fact sheet and the sales sheet.
Alam Al Roum: frequently asked questions
Who is developing Alam Al Roum?
Qatari Diar, through Qatari Diar Egypt. The fact sheet describes it as backed by the Qatar Investment Authority, with 20 years in business and 42 investment projects.
Where exactly is Alam Al Roum?
On Egypt's Mediterranean North Coast, just east of Marsa Matrouh International Airport and 14 km from Marsa Matrouh. The fact sheet does not give a km marker or administrative boundary.
Is Alam Al Roum in Ras El Hekma?
No. On the developer's map it is near Marsa Matrouh, 40 km from Ras El Hekma. Ras El Hekma Airport is listed as one of its access routes.
How big is Alam Al Roum?
4,902 feddan, or 20.58 million m² of land, with a 15% built footprint and 85% open space.
How far is it from Cairo and Alexandria?
380 km from Cairo and 280 km from Alexandria, about 3 h 30 min by road from Alexandria on the developer's map. Alamein is 170 km away and Marassi 140 km.
Does Alam Al Roum have a marina and golf course?
Yes. An international and local marina with 370 berths in the international marina, an 18-hole golf course on 980K m², and private residential docking in the marina district.
Are there swimmable lagoons?
Yes. The fact sheet lists 850K m² of artificial swimmable lagoons in the neighbourhoods, plus a 1.1 million m² open-to-sea lagoon.
What is Sunray Lagoons Residences?
According to the sales team, a new phase at Alam Al Roum with G+3 buildings directly on crystal lagoons and 1 to 3-bedroom homes. The name is awaiting final confirmation from sales.
What are Alam Al Roum prices?
No prices have been published yet. The developer's fact sheet prints none, and the sales message for the new phase gives no prices, areas or payment plan. Register to receive the list when it is issued.
Is this the official Alam Al Roum website?
No. This is an independent marketing site run by a real estate marketer and it does not speak for Qatari Diar. We relay what the developer prints and what the sales team sends, and connect you with them.