Best Bars & Nightlife in Downtown Cairo: Baladi Bars, Historic Bars & Rooftop Bars
Where to spend a night like a local in Downtown Cairo.
Cairo Guide
- Nov 3
- 8 min
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.
- Nov 1
- 7 min
12 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.
- Oct 29
- 3 min
Nightlife in Heliopolis, Cairo: 10 Best Restaurants, Bars and Pubs
The eastern neighborhood of Heliopolis (also known as Masr el Gedida) is not known as the epicenter of Cairo nightlife, but it’s been...
- Oct 25
- 4 min
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.
- Oct 20
- 4 min
10 Best Restaurants in Downtown Cairo, Egypt
Restaurants just as eclectic as Downtown Cairo itself.
- Oct 20
- 5 min
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....
- Oct 20
- 6 min
Different Modes of Transportation For Getting Around In Cairo, Egypt
No need to be overwhelmed, we've broken it all down for you.
- Oct 18
- 6 min
Dahshur Pyramids: A Local’s Guide To Visiting The Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid & Black Pyramid of Egypt
The hidden gems of Egyptian pyramids.
- Oct 9
- 5 min
7 Beautiful Palaces in Cairo You Can Still Visit Today
When you think of palaces, European cities probably come to mind… and not Cairo per se. But it’s true, Cairo is home to quite a few...
- Oct 2
- 4 min
8 Best Cafes in Zamalek for Coffee, Work, or Just to Chill
Enjoy a coffee or just a break in Zamalek's cosiest cafes.
- Sep 22
- 6 min
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.
- Sep 5
- 4 min
7 Best Nile View Restaurants in Cairo, Egypt
The best places for lunch, dinner and a drink on the Nile in Cairo.
- Aug 29
- 5 min
Top 10 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.
- Aug 25
- 3 min
7 Best Local Ice Cream & Gelato Shops in Cairo
Our local favorites when it comes to good quality ice cream and gelato.
- Aug 2
- 3 min
14 Egyptian Dessert Shops & Patisseries More Than 50 Years Old
New millennial dessert shops seem to be opening and competing with each other on a daily basis these days in Egypt. And while there’s...
- Jul 31
- 4 min
7 Hidden Gem Restaurants in Zamalek
From authentic Japanese to Neapolitan pizza, these little hidden restaurants in Zamalek pack a punch.
- Jul 26
- 4 min
9 Cultural Venues in Cairo for Music, Art, Film and Egyptian Folklore
Cairo is full to the brim with restaurants, cafes, ahwas, malls and cinemas, which is where we locals spend 95% of our going out leisure...
- Jul 6
- 3 min
7 Best Bars, Pubs and Restobars in Zamalek
Our favorite bars, pubs and restobars in Zamalek.
- Jun 16
- 3 min
7 Best Open-Air Restaurants in Cairo
Great food, drinks, a breeze and away from the crowds of Cairo streets.
- Jun 1
- 5 min
Cairo Sightseeing For Free: 9 Awesome Sites That Don’t Cost Anything To Visit
If you’re visiting Cairo but on a budget, you don’t have to worry about sightseeing breaking the bank. Besides our list of 10 things to...
- May 14
- 10 min
11 Historical Hotels in Egypt That You Can Still Stay At Today
These hotels have seen years upon years of modern Egyptian history... and are still around to tell the tale.
- May 8
- 3 min
Pools & Day-Use in Cairo: 7 Best Hotel Pools To Spend The Day At
For when you need to beat Cairo's heat pronto.
- Apr 13
- 5 min
The Best (and Worst!) Cairo Neighborhoods To Stay In
Before booking a hotel, hostel or apartment, make sure you have an idea of the area first. Cairo is a sprawling city, and like you...
- Apr 3
- 8 min
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.
- Mar 21
- 4 min
10 Best Restaurant & Bars For Dinner and Drinks in New Cairo
A few years ago New Cairo was a neighborhood known for its malls, not its pubs or alcohol-serving restaurants. Residents who wanted...
- Mar 7
- 4 min
9 Best Rooftop Bars in Cairo
Kick back with a drink and a breeze while looking out over Cairo, Egypt.
- Mar 3
- 6 min
Khan El Khalili: An Egyptian Local’s Guide
Khan El Khalili, the sprawling market/bazaar/souq in the heart of Old Cairo, is a massive hodgepodge of old and new, from beautiful...
- Mar 1
- 4 min
12 Chill Places 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.
- Feb 28
- 6 min
Coptic Cairo: A Detailed Local’s Guide
Cairo might be known as the city of a thousand minarets, but old mosques and Pyramids aren’t all that Cairo has to offer when it comes to...
- Feb 16
- 5 min
9 Museums in Cairo You Have to Visit at Least Once
When it comes to museums in Egypt, everyone is on pins and needles for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in 2022 -- right next to...
- Feb 14
- 3 min
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...
- Feb 10
- 4 min
7 Best Hotels in Cairo, As Told By Someone Who’s Actually Been To All of Them
Being a Cairo local means that we’ve at one point or another stayed overnight in most of the capital’s numerous hotels, and we...
- Feb 7
- 13 min
Visiting The Pyramids of Giza: A Local’s Guide To Everything You Need To Know
So you’re planning to visit the Pyramids of Giza? Lucky you! Whether it’s your first time or 10th time, the Pyramids will literally leave...
- Feb 4
- 3 min
10 Best Breakfast, Brunch and Bakeries in Maadi, Cairo
Let's be real, who doesn't enjoy a good breakfast or brunch? Whether you're treating yourself on a weekend or just trying to start your...
- Jan 30
- 5 min
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
- Jan 21
- 5 min
Cairo on a Budget: 10 Cheap Ways To Enjoy The City
Whether you’re a local Cairene strapped for cash at the end of the month, or a visitor to Cairo on a backpacker’s budget, never fear --...
- Jan 15
- 3 min
7 Best Restaurants with Pyramid Views in Giza
Avoid tourist traps and enjoy these Pyramid view restaurants.
- Jan 12
- 5 min
Thai in Cairo: 7 Best Thai Restaurants in the City
If you’re like us and Thai food is your jam, Cairo at first glance might not seem like the best purveyor. We have Lebanese restaurants by...
- Jan 10
- 4 min
7 Best Places To Try Egyptian Street Food in Cairo
So you’re in Cairo and you really want to discover what local Egyptian street food is all about. We don’t blame you, there are few better...
- Jan 10
- 8 min
Vintage Cairo: 17 of the Oldest Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in the City
From 60 to 200+ years old -- these are Cairo's oldest and most beloved restaurants, bars and cafes.
- Jan 5
- 7 min
30 Best Breakfast Spots in Cairo, Egypt
The best places in the city to have the most important meal of the day.
- Jan 3
- 5 min
Cairo Sightseeing: What Are The Must-Sees and What You Can Skip
So many places, so little time -- it’s the traveler’s routine woe once setting foot in a new city or country. And have you noticed that...
- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
7 Best Bars, Pubs, Clubs and Other Nightlife Spots in Cairo
Bars, pubs, clubs, oh my! 99% of Cairo’s nightlife used to be found on the island of Zamalek, and while it’s still the city’s night spot...
- Apr 9, 2021
- 5 min
Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt: What Every Visitor Needs to Know
If your upcoming trip to Cairo coincides with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, you might (scratch that, you probably) feel some sense...
- Mar 17, 2021
- 7 min
10 Best Restaurants in Cairo For Both Locals and Tourists Alike
If you're like us, when you visit a new country, you sometimes check out online recommendations of the best places to eat. We’re usually...
- Aug 17, 2020
- 4 min
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.
- Dec 18, 2019
- 5 min
8 Best ‘Experience’ Gift Ideas in Cairo, Egypt
There’s an increasingly popular worldwide trend in gift-giving: buying someone an experience, instead of a thing. Meaning basically you...
- May 13, 2019
- 3 min
8 Catering Services in Cairo For Your Next Event At Home
For Ramadan gatherings, birthdays, dinner parties or when you just want to cater both for and to yourself.