Arkan Group Egypt

El Badr for Investments & Commercial Spaces (“EL Badr”) is a real estate developer specialized in constructing and operating commercial complexes
Its flagship project is Arkan Plaza, which is located in the heart of Sheikh Zayed. It’s a mixed-use project comprising of commercial and office spaces with a total net-leasable-area of 29,609sqm
In 2013, Egycap Investments Ltd, acquired majority stake of 68.8% of the company, with a vision of expanding the current complex
In early 2016, the company acquired 3 adjacent land parcels with a total land area of 80,585sqm, increasing its gross built-up-area by 96,600sqm(1)

Capitalizing on Arkans’ strong brand name to expand the current complex into a mega complex
An unique management with diversified skills to execute the expansion plan. The management team has expertise in mall development, mall management, and creating optimal tenant mix
Debt free balance sheet which could get levered up for further developments
Dollar linked long term revenue stream to hedge against soring inflation. Unlike residential leasing contracts, commercial lease is typically dollar linked with contract duration of 9 years
Capitalizing on Arkans’ first mover advantage in Sheikh Zayed to reach high occupancy levels in short time

Institutionalizing the company from a family managed enterprise through setting up a robust corporate governance system, hiring experienced and diversified board of directors, and setting up a supervisory committee
Provided financial enhancements through allocating all costs to different profit center to detect shortfalls and to better price each revenue stream
Optimized the capital structure mix through leveraging the company in the development phase
Implemented a cost saving strategy in the development of the new complex. Currently, the new complex is developed through an EPCM model supervised by the owners representative committee