Olfat from Cairo

About me I’m a civil engineer. In addition to my work, I organize an event for language exchange to improve languages by practicing and public speaking. I like trying out any new thing and I have many interests but my biggest passion is exploring new spots, whether historical or not, but especially the spots related to the Pharaonic civilization and buildings of old architectura...

Jul 10, 2025

Alku5 Cairo

Jungle atmosphere

""Alku5" in Cairo is like a gate to another world. It's a cafe with four different rooms and each room has a completely different style..."

This is a gate to another world. Jungle, cottage, mayor's house & Bedouin seating -- that's four different moods in one spot. Alku5 is an Arabic world meaning cottage, it has four rooms with different styles.

The first room has a jungle style, wooden chairs and tables, some plants in the corners... The lighting and all the decoration make me feel as if I'm in a hut in the jungle.

The second room has a quiet cottage style, handmade chairs and mat and canvas tables.

The third room is the one with the Bedouin style, copper tables and Arabian seating, where the most important feature of the Bedouin style is sitting on the ground without chairs. I love coming to this room and ordering tea.

The fourth room is like a mayor's house but in Egyptian countryside style. The most suitable order when I choose this room is a popular Egyptian meal that consists of pie, honey and cheese.

I also love sitting at the balconies there that feature beautiful views where I sit to meditate surrounded by ancient buildings, seeing the beauty of the old architecture while drinking my favorite beverage.

There is a small bazaar that has gifts and handmade products from Dahab city and Siwa oasis, all representing Egyptian culture.

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Coffee & tea

Snacks

About this spot

1 Sekat Elfadl Street, second floor - Downtown

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