In depth
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Area guide
Zamalek and Gezira, the island
The island in the Nile: Cairo Tower, the Opera House, the Cairo Marriott’s palace, the galleries and the restaurants of 26th of July Street.
Area guide · Cairo
Zamalek and Gezira: the island’s best addresses
Cairo Tower, the Opera House, the palace hotel, and the restaurants and galleries of 26th of July Street.
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What to see and do
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Over the Nile
Cairo Tower
The lattice tower on Gezira, for the whole city from its observation deck.
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Opera, ballet and symphony
Cairo Opera House
The home of opera, ballet and the Cairo Symphony, on Gezira island.
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Grottoes in Zamalek
The Fish Garden
A small 19th-century garden in Zamalek with artificial grottoes.
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On foot
Zamalek, island streets
Villas, embassies, galleries and the river, on Gezira’s northern half.
Where to eat
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Egyptian classics
Abou El Sid
Egyptian home cooking in Zamalek: molokhia, stuffed pigeon and grilled meats.
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On the river
Le Pacha 1901
A moored Nile boat in Zamalek with several restaurants, from Le Steak to Le Tarbouche.
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Sofitel Gezirah
La Palmeraie
The Sofitel’s restaurant by the water on the southern tip of Gezira.
3 El Thawra Council Street, Zamalek, CairoExplore View on map
Bars
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Live music most nights
Cairo Jazz Club
Cairo’s live-music institution in Agouza, with its sister rooms CJC 610 and The Dance House.
Where to stay
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A palace on Gezira
Cairo Marriott Hotel
A 19th-century palace on Gezira island, with gardens running to the river.
16 Saray El Gezira Street, Zamalek, CairoExplore View on map
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The tip of Gezira
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
A Sofitel on the southern tip of Gezira, with the river on three sides and La Palmeraie by the water.
3 El Thawra Council Street, Zamalek, CairoExplore View on map
Spas and wellness
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Hotel spa
Sofitel Spa, Cairo Nile El Gezirah
The Sofitel’s spa on the tip of Gezira.
3 El Thawra Council Street, Zamalek, CairoExplore View on map
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