Life & Style
Egypt’s first Olympic kayaker is out to prove critics wrong
July 28, 2012
Egypt’s first Olympic kayaker is out to prove critics wrong
With water rushing under him, Mustafa Saeid paddles up the Nile, putting stretches of the Manial banks behind him. Arcs…
Mr Wok’s offers westernized takeaway noodles
July 27, 2012
Mr Wok’s offers westernized takeaway noodles
Mr Wok’s takeaway is the latest addition to the stream of restaurants popping up on or around 26th July Street…
Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave
July 25, 2012
Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave
Put on your long-sleeved jacket, take a deep breath, and get ready for one of the most relaxing tours ever…
Summer fashion picks
July 24, 2012
Summer fashion picks
With something for every budget in our weekly must-have guide, there’s no excuse for not looking fabulous this summer... Below…
Club targets niche audience with new pole fitness classes
July 23, 2012
Club targets niche audience with new pole fitness classes
With years of pop culture imagery and sex industry stereotypes firmly imprinted on our brains, it might be difficult to…
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
July 22, 2012
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
The holy fasting month is here. It’s time to welcome Ramadan nights in stylish lounges featuring lavish menus from a…
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands
July 18, 2012
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands
Fears over the establishment of hard-line policies under the new Islamist leadership have raised questions about the fate of Egypt’s…
Kalila and Dimna: Teaching children about Egypt’s rich culture
July 18, 2012
Kalila and Dimna: Teaching children about Egypt’s rich culture
Kalila and Dimna children’s bookstore and cultural center offers young people the chance to embark on an interactive cultural journey…
Faded grandeur: The Virginian may be Cairo’s best-kept secret and its most magnificent view
July 17, 2012
Faded grandeur: The Virginian may be Cairo’s best-kept secret and its most magnificent view
This may be the simplest review I have ever been asked to complete. My experience with this place is unilaterally…