Zamalek – the island on the Nile River – is known as the home of the wealthy and expats in Cairo as it is one of the most prestigious areas in Egypt. The district is considered the saturation point of embassies and consulates making it the top residential area for diplomats.
One thing that holds true about the district is that it is an experience of a different life. Once you live there, you can’t ever live anywhere else.
Zamalek’s location on the map:
Zamalek is considered as an Island located in the heart of Cairo’s Nile River, between downtown Cairo and Giza.
Commute time from Zamalek:
Zamalek is the place most suitable for everyone working downtown Cairo as it is the most affluent district situated very close to all of Cairo’s main roads.
Zamalek district is accessible through many main roads and bridges including:
- Nile Corniche.
- 26th of July Corridor.
- 6th of October Bridge.
- The Ring Road.
Commute time between Zamalek and Mohandseen, Dokki, Sheikh Zayed, 6th of October and Beverly Hills is from 30 to 45 Mins.
Commute time between Zamalek and Maadi, Katameyaa, Nasr City and Rehab City is around 90 Mins.
Why Zamalek’s Lifestyle is unique:
Life in Zamalek serves as the perfect spot for people of good taste, it mixes between being artsy and healthy, living a quiet life yet near the action.
Zamalek is most known for:
- Art & Culture (full of boutiques and art galleries).
- Safety due to several security checkpoints on street corners.
- Walk-friendly areas.
- Unique architectural designs that look like ancient palaces.
- The biggest and coolest trees.
- The best views over the Nile City Towers in Montazah Street.
- The fish gardens.
- The Graffiti Wall.
Activities you can do on a daily basis while living in Zamalek:
- Walking and jogging: in 26th of July street, Abul feda street, and Gezirah club’s running track.
- Working Out: in Gezirah Club’s facilities, FDA in Yamama Centre, Ashtanga Yoga by Mira Shihadeh and Reform Pilates on Taha Hussein Street.
Most Popular Places in Zamalek:
- Gezira Sporting Club.
- Mariotte Hotel.
- Cairo Tower.
- Nile City.
- Egyptian Opera House.
- El Sawy Culture Wheel Center.
- Museum of Islamic Ceramics.
- Faculty of Fine Arts.
- All Saints’ Cathedral.
Services in Zamalek:
Zamalek is its own little island, every service you might need, you’ll find right in the district.
Where to Eat:
- For Sushi Lovers: Mori Sushi, Makani Cater, and L’Asiatique,… etc.
- For Fast Food Lovers: Bon Appetit, KFC, Pasta House, Cook Door, Hardee’s, Mc Donald’s, Chick Shack, Pizza Hut,… etc.
- For Pizza Lovers: Il Divino Pizzeria, Maison Thomas, Vinny’s Pizzeria.
- For Dessert Lovers: The Four Fat Ladies, Sugar n’ Spice, Koueidar, TCBY Frozen Yogurt, Gelato Mio … etc.
- For Café Lovers: Sequoia, Crave, Eurodeli, The Cellar, The Mood, Chili’s, Left Bank,… etc.
- For Breakfast Lovers: TBS, The French Bakery, Cairo Marriott’s garden, Zooba,… etc.
Schools in Zamalek:
A diversity of Language schools and international schools are available in Zamalek to provide its residents and expats top notch education like the ones they had at home.
- Port Said Language School
- Dar El Tarbiah School
- Pakistan International School
- City International Schools
- Millennium International Schools
- American City College
- City International School
- El Gezirah Language School
- Baby Home School
Hospitals and Medical centers in Zamalek:
Medical centers in Zamalek offer the best quality of health for its residents such as:
- Anglo American Hospital
- Zamalek Center for Eye & Contact Lenses
- Zamalek Medical Center
- Revive Mind Body Spirit
- Pearl Dental Care – Dr. Sherif Eid
- Zamalek Hospital
Companies with job vacancies in Zamalek:
Zamalek is full of job vacancies suitable for expats living in Egypt which shortens the commute time to the minimum like:
- Expat Egypt
- Al Gomhoria Real Estate
- Somabay
- Mediconsult
- Conserv
- Studio Paradigm
Transportation in Zamalek:
Micro Buses and trucks are prohibited in Zamalek to maintain the district’s image and class. Taxis are only available and walking is better than moving with cars as the parking spots in Zamalek are very limited.
- Nile Taxi is the alternative to commuting across Zamalek in speed and style.
Popular Zamalek Streets to live in
While many places in Zamalek feature a large expat community, the following streets are the most common for expats as they are the most affluent areas giving the illusion of the lifestyle they had back home.
- Abul Feda Street.
- 26th of July Street.
- Hassan Basha Sabry Street.
- El Gezeirah Street.
- El gabaliya Street.
- Brazil Street.
- Mohamed Mazhar Street.
- Hassan Assem Street.
- El Morasleen Street.
- Ahmed Heshmat Street.
Rent in Zamalek district is higher than that in New Cairo, Heliopolis and Nasr City as it is the oldest and wealthiest district in the heart of Cairo.
Properties for rent in Zamalek starts from 7000 LE Monthly.
Properties for sale in Zamalek starts from 1.5 Million LE.
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