Ras El Bar · Damietta · Egypt — 31°31′N 31°50′E
SanBay
A coastal waterfront development where the Nile meets the Mediterranean — food, public life and sea air on one promenade.
The Vision
Transforming the Ras El Bar waterfront into a vibrant, sustainable destination that celebrates its maritime identity — and gives the promenade back to public life.
SanBay knits together a food court plaza, a landmark waterfront restaurant and a family of kiosks along a pedestrian-first coastal promenade — low-rise, sea-facing and built from durable marine-grade materials.
Every element is designed for the Mediterranean climate: shaded public space, native terraced landscaping and energy-efficient, climate-resilient construction.
Low-rise development preserving sea views
Pedestrian first and accessible
Sustainable landscape
Resilient coastal design
Energy efficient solutions
Durable, marine-grade materials
The Food Court
A plaza that glows after sunset
Faceted parametric canopies shelter a constellation of street-food counters, stone seating islands and open gathering space — a town square tuned for warm coastal evenings.
The Waterfront Restaurant
A wave-form roof on the water's edge
Sited on the promenade point where the town grid meets the sea, the restaurant pairs a sculptural wavy roof with full-height glazing — multi-level dining wrapped in terraced native landscaping.
- ✦ Wavy roof design
- ✦ Multi-level dining
- ✦ Terraced native flora
- ✦ Panoramic sea views
Interior Design
Soft light, olive trees, warm stone
Inside, double-height dining rooms in plaster and travertine — arched niches, clustered glass pendants and living olive trees under skylit ceilings.
Kiosks & Street Carts
A family of small pavilions
From geometric timber coffee kiosks to themed novelty carts — a kit of parts that lets local vendors plug into the promenade.
Expected Outcomes
Tourism & economic growth
A destination that draws visitors year-round and creates opportunity for local businesses, vendors and makers.
Quality of life & public space
Generous, shaded, walkable public realm that gives the waterfront back to the people of Ras El Bar.
A premier coastal identity
Strengthening Ras El Bar's standing as one of Egypt's most loved Mediterranean destinations.
A year-round waterfront
Sustainable, resilient design that keeps the promenade alive well beyond the summer season.