The Al- Quseir property market is remarkably attractive to British investors because of its strategic location. Likewise, they have been intensely benefiting from Al-Quseir's rising tourism traffic which is a result of the Egyptian government’s campaign design to specifically attract further capital investment and foster economic growth.

The ancient yet fascinating town of Al- Quseir is of incalculable interest to countless British and European visitors every year.  Now it is piquing the interest of foreign real estate financiers as well as globally known overseas property development corporations such as the Gulf Based Developing Giants who has been making its move onto the Red Sea Riviera property scene since 2005. Although real estate values are currently low, the Al-Quseir property market is showing vast possibilities for improvement.

A Lesson On Quseir's Past, And Present Day Allure

The importance of Quseir stems from the fact that it is strategically located at the tip of the most direct route leading to the Red Sea from the Nile River; therefore, it became one of Antiquated Egypt's earliest and principal ports. It was the path that the ancient Egyptian's used to haul products and goods to and from Egypt to the Mediterranean and other remote places.

Al-Quseir is situated 140 km south of Hurghada and some 85 km south of Safaga. In Ptolemaic times it became known as the White Harbor. In the past 4,000 years, a number of civilizations used Quseir as a preparatory point to go trading, expanding and exploring foreign and distant lands; it also functions as a remote outpost on the Red Sea Coast.

The most famous ancient voyage by way of Quseir was the one deployed by Queen Hatshepsut organized in 1493 to look for the fabled land of Punt (Ethiopia). A recording of the journey was found in the legendary temple of Queen Hatshepsut located on Luxor's West Bank. It contains a detailed account of the expedition.

The mission was fuelled by the much known fact that Punt was an extremely rich nation. So Hatshepsut sent Senenmet, one of her generals, to buy and obtain refined goods and products such as exotic animals, ivory, ebony, frankincense, and myrrh.

During the Roman times Quseir was named Myos Hormos. It became the gateway to East Africa and India. Around 20AD, the peak of Roman rule, 120 ships set out from Quseir to India, exporting precious metals, glass, fine pottery, and wine while importing luxurious goods like as pearls, silk, medicines, and spices. The ruins of Myos Hormos are located about 8km north of present day Al-Quseir. If you are fond of exploring, you can see the very old port structures and myriads of Roman amphorae scattered around the area. There is a wadi (a wadi is a valley or a dry river bed that only fills up with water during the rainy season) that connects Quseir with Qift on the River Nile; it has even more historical relic's walls.

The Ottoman period of rule saw Quseir thrive. The oldest section of town is located between the Ottoman fortress of Sultan Selim and the port. Sultan Selim was Egypt's ruler during the 16th century. He built a massive fortress which speaks of the town's tactical importance and liveliness. For Ottomans, it was necessary to protect the city against marauders and invaders; as a result, they built a military stronghold. In the later years of the Ottoman rule Al Quseir turned into the main departing area for pilgrims en route to Mecca, on the other side of the Red Sea. Islamic influenced architecture can be found everywhere in most of the buildings in town. Mashrabiyas and wooden terraces are dominant features of a lot of infrastructures found downtown. There are more interesting features like the mines at Bir Umm Fawakir, Wadi Russumat's rock pictures, and Mons Claudianus, which is a Roman settlement.  To safeguard trading with India, the fortress was rebuilt. 

Unfortunately, the investiture of the Suez Canal led to Al- Quseir's decay. With the presence of the Suez Canal crossing to the Mediterranean is now easier, Quseir lost its hold on being the link between the Orient and the Occident.

Most of the Egyptian resident of Quseir turned from mining into fishing, industrial or tourism activities. The town's narrow streets make it a perfect place for beautifully decorated bazaar with Bedouin accent. There is no off peak season for Quseir because the winter months is the ideal time to explore olden historical areas, which are easily accessible if you organize a trip with a travel agent or by yourself on a taxi.

Quseir's tourism industry is a year round commerce. This fact alone is enough to entice huge corporations.  So, why not smaller scaled real estate investors like a private individual? These days, a vacation at Quseir will tell you that it's a far out cry from the hustle and bustle of Hurghada. It is still a quiet and quaint resort town which has the Red Sea's famed coral reefs and long sandy beaches. Quseir is not the industrial town it once was, it is now a wonderful holiday destination for people who loves, the sun, sea, surf and with a bit of history thrown into all that. Unlike other Riviera towns, Quseir is very environmentally conscious.

Al Quseir's precious attractions are well preserved; the stunning coral reefs are also maintained and protected. One can't just go frolicking around and dive wherever they want to because the number of divers allowed to dive are restricted. This sanction has reduced the stress on underwater environments.

Investment Potential

If you're thinking of investing on a property in Al Quseir then now is the time to do so. It will be said that you are one of the pioneering investors on Egyptian real estate if you invest now.

Being an initiator will bring you profitability more than ever. The government of Egypt is absolutely committed to stability and fostering economic growth. They want foreign and private capital to be funneled unto Egypt via Quseir's property market. Quseir's growing appeal because of the popularity of the Red Sea Riviera and its proximity to archeological and historically significant sight are escalating every single day.

If you buy now, you are set to gain substantial profit from your real estate investment decision over time, while immediately benefiting from some exclusive and exceedingly imaginative modern developments being erected in Al- Quseir.