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Cairo Guide


7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Cairo, Egypt
Craving seafood in Cairo? We brought you the best of the best.


10 Best Restaurant & Bars For Dinner and Drinks in New Cairo
In New Cairo and want a place with both good food and good drinks? Look no further.


Egyptian Cotton: 7 Places in Cairo To Buy Good Quality Egyptian Cotton and Linen
Quality, affordable Egyptian cotton and linen that you won't have to scour the city for.


7 Best ‘Experience’ Gift Ideas in Cairo, Egypt
Looking for a gift, but something that's actually interesting and memorable? Buy them an experience!


Cairo Sightseeing: What Are The Must-Sees and What You Can Skip
On a short trip to Cairo? We listed your sightseeing priorities for you.


Where to Go in Egypt: 10 Best Egyptian Cities & Destinations
A guide to Egypt's best cities, towns, and places so that you can plan your Egypt itinerary according to your personal interests.


7 Best Bars, Pubs, Clubs and Other Nightlife Spots in Cairo
The best nightspots in Cairo to drink, eat and be merry.


15 Local Egyptian Foods You Need To Try
Not sure where to start when it comes to Egyptian food? These are some of the best local dishes.


7 Best Turkish Restaurants in Cairo, Egypt
In the mood for Turkish cuisine? These are the best Turkish restaurants that Cairo has to offer, from fine dining to family favorites.


El Moez Street in Old Cairo: A Detailed Local’s Guide
Everything you need to know about this must-see pedestrian street in the heart of Old Cairo.


7 Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Zamalek
From authentic Japanese to Neapolitan pizza, these little hidden restaurants in Zamalek pack a punch.


7 Best Thai Restaurants in Cairo, Egypt
The best Thai restaurants Cairo has to offer.


7 Best Luxury Hotels in Cairo, Egypt
These 7 top luxury hotels in Cairo, Egypt are a calm, 5-star oasis from Cairo's bustling streets.


7 Best Boutique Hotels in Egypt
These small but luxurious boutique hotels are the perfect places to stay for an unforgettable stay in Egypt.


7 Best Places To Try Egyptian Street Food in Cairo
The best street food Egypt has to offer, for both locals and tourists alike.


7 Best Local Ice Cream & Gelato Shops in Cairo, Egypt
Our local favorites when it comes to good quality ice cream and gelato.


10 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Maadi, Cairo
The best places to grab breakfast or brunch in leafy Maadi.


7 Best Bars and Pubs in Zamalek, Cairo
Our favorite bars, pubs and restobars in Zamalek.


7 Best Restaurants & Cafes in 5A By The Waterway, New Cairo
Our local's guide to the best restaurants and cafes in the popular commercial center 5A by the Waterway in New Cairo.


7 Best Restaurants with Pyramid Views in Giza
Avoid tourist traps and enjoy these Pyramid view restaurants.


7 Best Open-Air Restaurants in Cairo
Great food, drinks, a breeze and away from the crowds of Cairo streets.


Coptic Cairo: A Detailed Local’s Guide
Everything you need to know before visiting Coptic Cairo for the first time.


12 Best Restaurants To Have Dinner & Drinks in Maadi
Looking for a place to have dinner with a glass of wine or a beer in Maadi? Look no further.


9 Cultural Venues in Cairo for Music, Art, Film and Egyptian Folklore
In Cairo and interested in music, art, film and Egyptian culture? Then make sure to check out these venues.


Best Bars & Nightlife in Downtown Cairo: Baladi Bars, Historic Bars & Rooftop Bars
Where to spend a night like a local in Downtown Cairo.


8 Best Cafes in Zamalek for Coffee, Work, or Just to Chill
Enjoy a coffee or just a break in Zamalek's cosiest cafes.


7 Best Caterers in Cairo For All Events
The very best caterers that Cairo has to offer, from intimate dinners to massive events.


7 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Cairo, Egypt
The best restaurants in Cairo for elevated, ambient fine dining.


Dahshur Pyramids: A Local’s Guide To Visiting The Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid & Black Pyramid of Egypt
The hidden gems of Egyptian pyramids.


Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): A Local’s Guide To Everything You Need To Know
Grand Egyptian Museum: how to book your guided tour, what you'll see, children's tours and much more.


10 Best Restaurants & Cafes in Arkan Plaza, Sheikh Zayed
Arkan Plaza may have dozens and dozens of restaurants and cafes, but we listed the very best.


9 Best Rooftop Bars in Cairo, Egypt
Kick back with a drink and a breeze while looking out over Cairo, Egypt.


5 Best Restaurants in Park St. West, Sheikh Zayed, Cairo
A guide to the best restaurants in Park St. commercial center in Sheikh Zayed, Cairo.


Saqqara, Egypt: A Local’s Guide to Visiting the Step Pyramid of Djoser & the Saqqara Tombs
Everything you need to know before visiting the oldest pyramid and tombs in Egypt.


7 Best Date Restaurants in Cairo, Egypt
Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or just any regular day of the week (the best option, in our opinion!), sometimes it’s...


7 Best Restaurants in Garden 8, New Cairo
Heading to Garden 8 in New Cairo and not sure where to eat? We've made the decision easy for you with this list of their top restaurants.


5 Best Restaurants in District 5, Cairo
We share the best restaurants in East Cairo's District 5, plus give a full list of other dining options there.


Pools & Day-Use in Cairo: 7 Best Hotel Pools To Spend The Day At
For when you need to beat Cairo's heat pronto.


12 Best Bars, Pubs and Restobars in Sheikh Zayed & 6 October City, Cairo
The best places to kick back with a drink in Cairo's western suburb.


21 Classic 90s Restaurants in Cairo That Are Still Open Until Now
Ah, the 90s in Cairo. The good ol’ days of escalope pane in the club and when McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Chili’s were all sparkly and new....


7 Best Nile View Restaurants in Cairo, Egypt
The best places for lunch, dinner and a drink on the Nile in Cairo.


Visiting The Pyramids of Giza: A Local’s Guide To Everything You Need To Know
Absolutely everything you need to know before visiting the Pyramids of Giza for the first time.


10 Best Restaurants in Cairo For Both Locals and Tourists Alike
From Egyptian street food to fine dining under the Pyramids, these restaurants are beloved by both locals and tourists.


Cairo’s City of the Dead: A Local’s Guide
Cairo's City of the Dead: a guide to this mysterious stretch of medieval tombs, mosques and modern living.


Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt: What Every Visitor Needs to Know
Everything you need to know about visiting Cairo during the holy month of Ramadan.


7 Nile-Side Restaurants To Take Foreign Friends To Now That Sequoia’s Closed
Now that Sequoia is closed, where else are you going to take your foreign friends for dinner, drinks, shisha and a Nile view in Cairo? We go


10 Best Things to Do in Cairo, Egypt
The best things to see and do in Cairo, Egypt - everything from the Pyramids to sailing the Nile to 1,000 year old mosques and churches.


Cairo Festival City: Restaurant & Cafe Guide
A full detailed list of all the 100+ restaurants, cafes, dessert shops and food court options in Cairo Festival City.


30 Best Breakfast Spots in Cairo, Egypt
The best places in the city to have the most important meal of the day.


10 Best Restaurants in Downtown Cairo, Egypt
Restaurants just as eclectic as Downtown Cairo itself.
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