Updating Map... About Zamalek (Gezira Island)
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This is an attractive part of the City Center but it is still center city so dont expect it to be all touristy, it is not.
The best thing in this area is so quite and nice and kind of fancy. It look like a classy place and have too many shops and restaurants and coffee , it nice if u look for a walk and drink or eat something. Special...More
Zamalek is my favorite Cairo neighborhood. It's has a great balance of a quiet, residential atmosphere with proximity to the hustle and bustle of downtown Cairo. You get a respite from the craziness of Tahrir without being as far removed as Maadi or, of course,...More
Don't think you might enjoy walking round this island. You probably wont! As for walking round it -that's a joke amidst fat moving maniac car and scooter drivers and non existent pavements. Its full of very busy streets in a very polluted city. If you...More
Stayed in the Hilton Residency. Somewhat disappointed with it but it's not what I am reviewing. Zamalek is an upscale urban area. A lot of embassies and security here, it's not the same as being in Giza or Haram. It's too secluded from the normal...More
I was in Cairo for the weekend and I read the great reviews for this place and i was in a taxi within the hour as it sounded great, shops, artists, hip and cool, all the expats etc It couldn't be further from the truth,...More
Stayed at Four Seasons at Corniche, it's a nice walk to quiet Zamalec Island, Opera house and Cairo Tower can be seen. A Park with benches to relax and nice greens. At the outer Point you see the Sofitel. Have a seat in there Lounge...More
a very nice and classic place in Cairo where you feel the spirit of Cairo in the 50th and 60th , a nice island surrounded by the great Nile , very beautiful cafes and restaurants full of Expat
Restaurants and shopping along with embassies and the usual Cairo traffic. Have spent a few days roaming the local streets, shopping and dining. Managed to pick up a fabulous leather jacket and rug for our house. Dined in several restaurants and visited cafes. Also purchase...More
Nice hotels and quite safe area. Many restaurants and overall a good place to stay. Sofitel hotel is located there and highly recommended.
