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Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October

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About Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October

Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October are the new towns of West Cairo, with gated compounds, malls and fast roads to the GEM and Sphinx International Airport.

Why it's on our list

  • West Cairo

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Sphinx International Airport12 kmCar or taxi 42 min
  2. Grand Egyptian Museum14 kmCar or taxi 49 min
  3. The Pyramids of Giza16 kmCar or taxi 55 min
  4. The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)24 kmCar or taxi 76 min
  5. The Citadel26 kmCar or taxi 80 min
  6. Khan el-Khalili27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
  7. Cairo International Airport43 kmCar or taxi 128 min

Main railway stations

  1. Ramses Station25 kmCar or taxi 79 min

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