Life & Style

What first springs to mind when hearing the word “carols” is, naturally, Christmas: snow, angels, shining stars, groups of singers…

In Ghost Train to the Eastern Star the great American travel writer Paul Theroux wrote, “You think of travellers as…

Undeniably a force to be reckoned with in any local metropolis, the influence of the bawab (doorkeeper) can often extend…

Old film posters decorating CD racks, ancient Sufi poetry hanging on walls, and unique Egyptian ornaments with a modern twist…

Fairmont Hotels, a recent arrival on the Cairo 5-star hotel scene, has already had an impact on Cairo dining through…

On the catwalk with Egyptian stylist Abdelhak Last Wednesday, the usually impassive face of the giant Buddha seated cross-legged in…

Roasted meat mix:Ingredients1 rack of lamb1/2 kilo sirloin1/2 kilo lamb liver1/4 kilo lamb kidneys1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 tsp ground…

It might not be the cutest thing about a new born baby, but the umbilical cord hanging from its belly…

One would imagine the tacky clothes displayed in the shop windows on Talaat Harb Street to be affordable, considering the…

A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held yesterday evening at the Ramses Hilton ballroom. The ceremony started with children from…