Manyal Palace Museum

Built in the early 1900s, this museum was formerly the residence of Prince Mohammad Ali, the uncle of King Farouk. While it doesn't draw...

Literally sniffing of the breezes, Sham el-Nessim marks the beginning of spring. The tradition, which is believed to date back to Pharaon...

Established in 1895 by Khedive Ismail as part of the Geographical Society, this neglected museum gives visitors the opportunity to learn...

This two screen cinema, located in the Cairo Sheraton Hotel, mainly features Egyptian releases with a smattering of...

The centre presents lectures by academics, mostly in the field of Egyptology and Egyptian, Islamic and Coptic history. Lectures on recent...

Place your bets, please! This classy casino is a gambler's delight, offering roulette, blackjack, punto banco and video slot machines. Al...

Opened in 1988, the Opera House complex is a stunning jewel of postmodernist architecture incorporating Islamic and Pharaonic motifs. The...

This fantastically-designed park provides a huge area in which children can roam, run and explore its village and structures. There is al...

Every Tuesday during the academic year (October to May), the Howard Cafe Company presents short plays, stand up comedy acts, dance, and p...

This club welcomes people from all over the world to join its dive trips, and enroll on its free training courses. It is worth joining if...

Dine in elegance in, of all places, a shopping mall. This is not your ordinary mall, and neither is the exquisite menu prepared by French...

An elegant dining experience, this popular Italian restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton is famous for its authentic food and efficient serv...

Once a favourite of King Farouk himself, this old carnivores' hangout continues to offer good, hearty food to a dedicated clientele. Havi...

Great seafood doesn't have to be expensive. Head downtown to stuff yourself silly. At first glance, this inconspicuous restaurant in Bab...

Known to a small circle of locals and ex-pats (especially the French community), this hidden gem serves up delicious continental fare at...

Founded by Muslim Chinese refugees, this long-standing alley restaurant offers decent food at decent prices. Screens, fans and chopsticks...

A favorite haunt of Egyptian media notables, this well-known restaurant sits in the shadow of the Radio and TV building, just a stone's t...

Come early or make a reservation as good food and an equally delicious atmosphere have made this Italian restaurant a favourite among Cai...

A welcome respite for worn-out shoppers, this downtown Swiss-run establishment has a restaurant, cafe and patisserie. The pseudo-Swiss at...