Header Dot Cairo


Sub Dot Getting around
Cairo is served by an international airport beyond Heliopolis and by train service to other major cities. Air-conditioned trains connect Alexandria with the Bab al-Hadid Train Station in Cairo, and there is overnight sleeper service to Luxor and Aswan. The city itself has mass-transit facilities. Construction began in 1981 on an extensive metropolitan rail system, and its first phase, which concentrated on the upgrading of the existing line between Cairo and Hulwan to the south, was completed in 1987. The hub of the metropolitan system is a 2.7-mile subway network under central Cairo, construction of which began in 1982. Streetcars and buses thread through all but the Fatimid quarters. Local assembly plants as well as imports have made an increasing number of automobiles available, and bypass highways and overpasses have been built to relieve the growing traffic congestion. In the old city, donkey-drawn carts are still seen, but they are rapidly disappearing.



Sub Dot CAIRO SHOPPING
Cairo is a huge city offering a wide range of markets where one can find everything from camels to clothing, it is a shopping paradise where not only you can buy things you can watch them being made. Modern shopping centers are erected throughout Cairo in addition to numerous street shops as well as designer labels and lavish home furniture. One of the main pleasures in Cairo is to shop in its markets (Souqs) and experience the smells, sounds and chaos of the oriental atmosphere.


Sub Dot FOR SOUVENIRS AND TRADITIONAL LOCAL
    PRODUCTS

Sub DotKhan El Khalili Bazaar :
For souvenirs most tourists head to Khan Al-Khalili which is one of the largest markets in the world. Situated in Islamic Cairo making it a world heritage site that attracts travelers and locals. It is the best place to watch the actual Egyptian life and watch people. People has been trading in this place since the 14th century. All sorts of goods are sold in this place such as gold and silver, carpets, brass and copper ware, wood products, perfumes, spice and cloth. In the northern corner Khan El Khalili lies the holy mosque of El Hussien one of the holiest places of worshipping in Cairo.


Sub DotTentmakers Bazaar (Souq Al-Khiamiyya):
Built in 1650, this is the city’s only surviving covered market and a wonderful place to visit even if you don’t plan to buy anything. Shops on either side of the narrow alley feature handmade cotton appliqué everything from pillow cases to cushions and quilts. The colors are brilliant and the Islamic motifs make them ideal souvenirs. Check the stitching carefully, as the quality is variable.


Sub DotCamel bazaar (souq al-gamal):
It is a market held every Friday and is situated at the end of Sudan Street. People travel a long way to Cairo for this bazaar. It is better to head early in the morning to this bazaar to get best deals.


Sub DotWekalet al-Balah :
for fabrics, including Egyptian cotton .


Sub DotMohammed Ali Street :
for musical instruments


Sub DotKhan Misr Touloun :
for souvenir shoppers .


Sub DotSpice Market :
which has conglomerate of shops selling all kinds of imaginable spices in open colorful sacks .


Sub Dot SHOPPING CENTERS & ARCADES :

Sub DotCity Stars :
The biggest shopping center in Egypt with a huge number of stores that sell all type of goods. Designers and Brand names stores are also present now. The Mall has lots of dining fascilities, cafes, restaurants and fast food court. It has amusement arcade.


Sub DotArkadia Mall :
Address: Corniche el-Nil, Bulaq, Cairo, Egypt, EG .
one of the largest malls in Cairo with about 500 stores selling mostly every thing. It includes a food court, amusement arcade and discothèques.


Sub DotFirst Residence Mall :
Address: First Residence Complex, 35 Sharia al-Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt, EG .
For those who are seeking exclusiveness the first residence mall provides designer stores as well as some high quality local retailers.


Sub DotRamses Hilton Mall :
Address: Midan Adbel Moniem Riad, Cairo, Egypt.
A small but good shopping mall with lots of stores that sell houseware, clothes, jewelry, shoes, accessories. A complex of cinemas and Mcdonald’s outlet makes it a good place to shop.


Sub DotTalaat Harb (Shopping Complex):
Address: Sharia Talaat Harb, Cairo, Egypt.
A famous street for shopping in Cairo where the houses lining the street having European architecture. The street as well as downtown Cairo in general offer a wide range of boutiques and eateries with medium range prices.


Sub DotNile Hilton Mall :
Address: Nile Hilton Hotel, Tahrir square .
Contains a variety of shops and boutiques that sell a wide range of products and souvenirs


Sub Dotother malls in Cairo:
  • Dandy; Mall Misr Alexandria Road.
  • Genena Mall; Nasr City
  • Horeya Mall .
  • Maadi Grand Mall .
  • Nile City Towers Mall .


 

 
 
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