Cairo Festival City

The big one. New Cairo's largest mall IKEA, luxury names like D-store and Burberry, a full cinema, and Egypt's first dancing fountain out front. Good for a half-day out, not just a quick errand.

District 5‍ ‍

Design-forward destination: upscale cafés, restaurants, co-working spaces, and boutique retail. Less mall-like, more of a hangout.

Point 90 Mall

Community Mall at the heart of New Cairo for quick shopping run.

Open Air Mall Madinaty

More relaxed and walkable, with Zara, H&M, a strong food line-up, and modern cinemas.

Worth the drive (outside New Cairo, but consistently recommended by guests): City Stars Mall, Nasr City the biggest selection in Cairo.& City Centre Almaza, Heliopolis is also worth the visit.

KidZania Cairo

An interactive mini-city where kids 4–14 role-play real jobs — firefighter, doctor, chef in a safe, supervised setting. A favorite for birthdays and rainy days alike.

El Malahy

Classic amusement-park rides and games in Katameya for a livelier family day out.

Rush Hub Kids Area Maxim Mall

Trampoline park, high energy, good for burning off a rainy afternoon.

Billy Beez, Point 90

Indoor play area, easy add-on if you're already at the mall with younger kids.

Kasr El Kababgi

A must-try Egyptian grill house with live music shows.

Bahary Seafood Restaurant

Indulge in a seafood coma.

Caizo

Best on-the-go Cairo street cuisine, for something quick and local.

Tabali

A must-try Egyptian breakfast experience — the local favorite for a proper foul-and-falafel morning.

‍*Worth the trip, Andrea.

Grill lovers won't regret the ~50 minute drive to New Giza also a great chance to discover the other side of town.

Just 5 minutes from East Aparthotel EDNC or Lake Town Both are calm escape for breakfast, coffee, or sunset dining, with plenty of café and dining options to pick from.

Just 7 minutes from The 250

Garden 8 and Waterway 1 — open-air spots with food, coffee, and space for the kids to run around.

Just 10 minutes from Nine.

Downtown Katameya is a popular open-air shopping and lifestyle center located on Road 90 in New Cairo, featuring a relaxed pedestrian street vibe with local and international shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Prefer to stay in? Talabat covers pretty much every restaurant in New Cairo for food delivery, and Breadfast is the easiest way to get groceries, bakery, and breakfast staples dropped at your door.

Uber is available right from the airport pickup is usually from the parking area nearest your terminal, so it's worth messaging or calling your driver in advance to coordinate the exact meeting point (this part can be a little tricky, but only at the airport). Uber also takes card payments, so it's a hassle-free ride in.

Within New Cairo (and Cairo in general), Uber is your best friend — reliable, convenient, and always just minutes away. For getting between cities — Cairo to the North Coast, Ain Sokhna, or further afield — Go Limo and London Cab are the go-to options for a more comfortable, pre-booked ride.

Cilantro Cafe

Best for coffee & cold cut snacks.

Sen Kuafor beauty center.

One of the best in town women hairdressers.

Chillis

craving American dining cuisine it’s defiantly the answer.

Bob Mart

All your daily grocery needs under one roof.