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

With no expense spared, the site formerly known as the Balmoral has been transformed into Cairo's hottest bistro and lounge. Prepare to b...

This is a great place to brush up on your Italian or to enjoy old flicks from the motherland. The centre has a well-stocked library of It...

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

Originally built to house international figures for the opening of the Suez Canal, the Marriott has made a valiant attempt at preserving...

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 museum is located in the splendid palace of Prince Ibrahim which, appropriately enough, is an impressive example of Islamic architec...

This is the original branch of the bakery cafe that's taking Cairo by storm. With great food and a casual yet classy ambiance, it's no se...

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...

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

Open 24 hours, this small restaurant has been serving Zamalek residents since 1922 and has built a reputation on its delicious food and e...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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