Hyde Park West Garden Lakes 6 October Egypt is a large urban development located near the city of Cairo, Egypt. The project consists of an artificial lake and an integrated residential community that was commissioned in mid-2012 by the Egyptian government. It covers an area of approximately 4,000 acres and features all the typical amenities associated with modern living. These include shopping malls, restaurants, sports facilities and parking lots. In addition, the development includes a range of recreational activities such as fishing, boating and sailing. The development has become popular with expats and locals alike and is now home to some 300,000 people.