Project Detail

Al-Aly Al-Azim Mosque

Almazah, Cairo

The Challenge

Delivering landmark dome acoustics and calligraphy-grade finishing concurrently with structural works on an active ministry compound with restricted logistics windows.

The Response

A dedicated heritage-finishing crew worked in sequence with the structural team under a single senior engineer, keeping the dome, marble, and calligraphy trades on a unified stage-gate plan.

About this project

Al-Aly Al-Azim Mosque stands as one of Opal's most significant religious commissions — a landmark place of worship delivered for the Armed Forces Engineering Authority in Almazah, Cairo. The project demanded heritage-grade craftsmanship, rigorous structural engineering, and meticulous coordination between architectural, MEP, and finishing trades. Opal's senior engineering team maintained on-site oversight through every critical phase, from foundation to dome, ensuring the final build met both the scale and the spiritual gravitas the project demanded.

Technical Scope

Mosque with capacity of 5,000 worshippers.

Key Project Metrics

5,000

Worshipper Capacity

Landmark

Mosque Classification

AFEA

Commissioning Authority

Technical summary

~8,500 m²

Gross floor area

Ground + mezzanine + main dome

Floor configuration

320 peak

Peak crew

Reinforced concrete shell with heritage-grade stone cladding

Material note

Commissioning Authority

Ministry of Defense – Armed Forces Engineering Authority

Opal has maintained a trusted working relationship with the Armed Forces Engineering Authority and the Ministry of Housing across numerous landmark programmes.

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