Cairo Jazz Club

Execs, ex-pats and Saudi sheikhs frequent this not particularly Spanish hotel bar. Come on Thursdays with the rest of the crowd. The soft...

Come call the shots at Cairo's version of an American pool hall—the bar is dry, the crowd is Egyptian 20-somethings, and there's a Play S...

This is an old favourite that attracts regulars from all over the city. This might be as close as you'll get to a neighborhood bar in Cai...

This is a wonderful little park in the heart of Zamalek, just minutes away from the downtown area. It's a great place to take the kids as...

This fairly modern church is the only Coptic church in Zamalek. Worshippers are mostly Copts from Zamalek and Mohandissen (both up-scale...

The northern tip of Gezira island is the district of Zamalek, once a British neighborhood which miraculously retains a residential feel d...

This is a small but popular coffee shop frequented by journalists, ex-pats and students. There is another branch downtown. Cramped and cr...

This fledgling Egyptian restaurant chain consists of popular coffee and sandwich shops offering a quick, tasty alternative in the fast-fo...

This institute is renowned for its quality lectures on history, archeology and culture. These usually begin at 5:30pm on Thursdays, but i...

This upscale restaurant overlooking Sphinx Square offers diners a beautiful setting in which to sample authentic Lebanese specialties. We...

For authentic Indian food in an attractive setting, this elegant Indian restaurant makes for a wonderful place to splurge. The food and s...

Apart from being known to serve the best of Lebanese cuisine, Papillon is a stunning restaurant. Step into this restaurant which reminds...

Fine dining and fabulous sunsets await those who discover this Zamalek treasure. Ten floors up with unobstructed views of the Nile and Py...

Cairo's finest eatery offers more than just barbecue and grill—only at Al-Tazaj. The restaurant lives up to its name by serving the 'fres...

Located in the famous area of Zamalek, this café's name explains all its features. A typical 1940s setting, divine Egyptian cuisine, a co...

Inexpensive and cosy, this tiny restaurant in a quiet residential neighbourhood has a dedicated clientele of young Egyptians and ex-pats....

Cairo's premiere vegetarian restaurant is a simple but stylish venue known for its delicious food and attractive presentation. Whitewashe...

Hana is a place you visit to taste a variety of Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes. Although it serves a variety of South-East Asian far...

Chin Chin is a treat for all those who desire Chinese food and is the most stylish and enticing restaurant in Cairo. Although it is expen...