Yalla! Delve into Cairo’s hidden gems with Spotted by Locals! From bustling local souks to secret Nile spots, our Spotters bring you wonders of Egypt’s capital beyond the Pyramids of Giza.
The monastery of St "Simon the Tanner" in Cairo is an architectural wonder and a true work of art. Where else will you find a monastery carved in stone?
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The "Gayer Anderson Museum" in Cairo is an antique house that will certainly catch your attention. Visiting is like reliving moments of history...
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Do you like or miss Korean food? "Hana Korean Barbecue" will scratch that itch for you... I have been a loyal customer since being introduced to it!
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"Sufi Cafe and Bookstore" in Cairo is the little cafe I sit at when I want to finish some schoolwork. I love the sufi chants and the events here, too...
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Here's a fantastic way to get to know the Nile - do some kayaking with birds! You'll watch the sunrise among reeds and water fowl...
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What’s better than a box of chocolates or a bouquet of roses? A box of shawarma! That's what you can get at "BaB SharQy" in Cairo...
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"Bayn Al Qasrayn Street" in Cairo, or nowadays Al-Moez street, is not just a historical hotspot: one of the greatest Egyptian movies ever was shot here...
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"Stage Zamalek" in Cairo is a place where you can have a drink, enjoy live music etc. in an old vintage house that looks like it came out of a '50s movie!
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"The Junction" is one of the best co-working spaces in Cairo. It's a quiet place where you can actually read & write in peace and attend workshops!
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Mohammed Mahmud Street in Cairo has graffiti that chronicles the Egyptian revolution of 2011 and its aftermath in Arabic calligraphy...
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"Zahrat El Bustan" is my favorite qahwa, or coffee shop, in downtown Cairo. It has built up quite a reputation for itself in the 80 years it's been open...
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"Abla Restaurant" in Cairo is a grill restaurant whose specialties include grilled quail and camel liver, both oriental dishes that aren't so easy to find!
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