The construction of the New Capital Cairo or the administrative capital, had caused critical debate on the necessity and adequacy of its construction during a very critical period in Egypt's History. within the planning related disciplines, three lines of thoughts emerged in relation to this issue. The first one, confirms the construction decision and the location chosen for the new capital. The second opinion acknowledges the idea of having a new capital yet, is concerned with the chosen location. While the third opinion stands firm against the whole principle of a new Capital. This paper attempts to review the three different lines of thought.