A local's guide to New Cairo
Where to shop, eat, play and unwind, picked by the Livingville team and the guests who keep coming back. Save it, share it, and tell us if we missed a hidden gem.
Shopping
Cairo Festival City
New Cairo's largest mall: IKEA, luxury names like D-store and Burberry, a full cinema and Egypt's first dancing fountain. Plan a half-day, not a quick errand.
District 5
Upscale cafés, restaurants, co-working spaces and boutique retail. Less mall, more hangout.
Point 90 Mall
A community mall at the heart of New Cairo for a quick shopping run.
Open Air Mall Madinaty
Relaxed and walkable, with Zara, H&M, a strong food line-up and modern cinemas.
City Stars, Nasr City
Outside New Cairo but always recommended by guests: the biggest selection in Cairo.
City Centre Almaza, Heliopolis
Another favourite worth the trip across town.
Family days out
KidZania Cairo
An interactive mini-city where kids role-play real jobs, from firefighter to doctor to chef, in a safe, supervised setting. A favourite for birthdays and rainy days.
El Malahy
Classic amusement-park rides and games for a livelier family day out.
Autovroom New Cairo
A go-kart track in the heart of New Cairo for a fast, fun family outing.
Rush Hub Kids Area, Maxim Mall
Indoor play with safe play structures, creative learning zones and supervised entertainment.
BOUNCEinc Egypt
A trampoline park, perfect for burning off a rainy afternoon.
Billy Beez, Point 90
An indoor play area and an easy add-on if you're already at the mall with younger kids.
Where to eat
Kasr El Kababgi
A must-try Egyptian grill house with live music shows.
Bahary Seafood Restaurant
Come hungry: this is seafood-coma territory.
Caizo
Cairo street food on the go, for something quick and local.
Tabali
The local favourite for a proper foul-and-falafel Egyptian breakfast.
Andrea, New Giza
Grill lovers won't regret the 50-minute drive, and it's a chance to discover the other side of town.
Coffee and outdoor hangouts
Downtown Katameya
An open-air shopping and lifestyle centre on Road 90 with a relaxed pedestrian-street feel, local and international shops, cafés and restaurants.
Garden 8 and Waterway 1
Open-air spots with food, coffee and space for the kids to run around.
EDNC and Lake Town
A calm escape for breakfast, coffee or sunset dining, with plenty of cafés to choose from.
Walkable from Livingville East
- Cilantro CaféCoffee and cold-cut snacks
- Sen KuaforOne of the best women's hairdressers in town
- Chili'sWhen you're craving American food
- Bob MartDaily groceries under one roof
Good to know
From the airport
Uber is available right from the airport. Pickup is usually from the parking area nearest your terminal, so message or call your driver to agree the exact meeting point. Card payments make it a hassle-free ride in.
Around Cairo and between cities
Within New Cairo and across Cairo, Uber is your best friend: reliable, convenient and always minutes away. For trips between cities, such as the North Coast or Ain Sokhna, Go Limo and London Cab are the go-to pre-booked options.
Deliveries
Prefer to stay in? Talabat covers almost every restaurant in New Cairo, and Breadfast is the easiest way to get groceries, bakery and breakfast staples to your door.
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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.
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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.
Autovroom New Cairo.
Exceptional driving experience in the heart of New Cairo. A specialized center for vehicle sales, maintenance, and after-sales services offering high professionalism, a qualified team, and a fast, comfortable customer experience built to international standards.
Rush Hub Kids Area Maxim Mall
Rush Hub Kids Area in New Cairo is a family-focused indoor play and activity center designed for children ages 2–12. It blends safe play structures, creative learning zones, and supervised entertainment to offer a well-rounded experience for families visiting New Cairo.
BOUNCEinc Egypt
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.