According to the Chinese calendar, Friday January 31 marks the end of the year of 4711 and the beginning of the year 4712 — the Year of the Horse. The…
This week I thought why not leave my comfort zone, my beloved Zamalek, and head somewhere busier and more diverse? Mohandiseen was my choice. It has vivid shopping streets and…
Aside from being an architectural jewel, Zamalek’s twin Baehler's Mansions have long been an attraction for fancy boutiques, fine dining establishments and Drinkies. But if you have been around this part of…
The year 2013 has been a controversial one for fashion. This two-faced year had its soft and rough edges. Although it brought back the finesse of the 1920s, it also…
This New Year’s Eve may be the first you’ll spend in the comfort of your home with a good movie and a box of pizza. But if you’re up for…
It’s 4 pm on a Thursday and classes are starting at the Egypt Motorcycle School. The school's co-founder Ahmed Omran is watching a female student as she does laps around a cone.…
This winter, a break should mean a break for all. It’s a great opportunity to plan small trips with your children or go out for the lunch you’ve been promising…
There’s no shortage of Indian food in Cairo, with five Indian restaurants in Maadi alone. You’ve got Bukhara, the oldest of them, a consistently hearty and well-flavored choice; Begum, the…
Legend has it that when Abdu Talawos (or Abdu Pollution) was still a humble food cart selling liver sandwiches in the street, a cat fell into the tahina bowl. Hajj…
Local environmental groups are joining forces to host “A Greener Maadi Festival” on Friday on Maadi’s Road 9. The event will see the closure of Road 9 from Medan al-Mahata…
IKEA is perhaps the most anticipated store to open in Cairo since GAP and Victoria’s Secret. Known for good deals, good quality and a DIY (do it yourself) policy, the…
These days, Christmas Bazaars begin in November. Maadi’s Community Services Association has already hosted a number of bazaars, as have the British Community Association and Europe Schule in Katameya —…
Suzanne Zeidy’s latest production is a new benchmark in the presentation of Egyptian cuisine and culture. The local businesswoman and restauranteur celebrated the launch of her “Cairo Kitchen Cookbook” with…
My legs move to Zamalek whenever I want a quick bite, for a café with Wi-Fi where I can write while I nourish myself. Last week, due to the protests by most of the district’s eateries…
If you’re planning a party — whether a bachelorette, a farewell or a child’s birthday — you know the biggest impression can be made by a dazzling cake. Women around…
“Look out from your windows very soon,” said Badry, our local Bedouin guide, as we reached a bumpy and sandy path. “You’ll see a sight you will not want to miss.”…
After a month of advertising on social media, Just Falafel, the Lebanese fast food chain, opened its first three branches in three key districts around the capital, Mohandiseen, Maadi and…
Dahab in South Sinai is world renowned for its rich marine life and water sports, but there's more to the small city than its sea. Dahab’s desert is the perfect place for beginner…
Parkour is an acrobatic sport that involves running and doing tricks in an urban space, while landing with low impact. It appeared in the 1990s in France and videos posted on Youtube helped popularize it…
Almost three decades ago, in 1986, McDonalds opened a branch by the famous Spanish steps in the center of Rome, Italy. A revolutionary movement emerged in response, resisting and renouncing…
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