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This café nestles under a canopy of which only the iron frame remains. It can be reached via a bottleneck coming from Mancheya Square, just past the corner of Ahmed Orabi Square. The place is off-beat, located in the inner courtyard of what must have been a chic building with Italian decor, of which we can still see some stucco cornices. Since then, this bellydance café has given another form of authenticity to the place. Finding it is a bit of a treasure hunt, so the best way is to ask the shops and restaurants around.

A mythical establishment founded in 1908. Its cellar connected to tunnels served as a hideout for many revolutionaries who wanted to put an end to the English occupation. In the 1950s, it became an intellectual mecca, where journalists, politicians and spies met! Black and white photos and outdated costumes of the waiters accentuate this journey through time. You can smoke there without being smoked. Mezze, fries and salads to accompany the beer. The service is quite slow, however, so don't be in a hurry when you go there.

Located not far from the museum in a 1920 building of colonial style, the Oasis Café Luxor is the ideal place to enjoy a good coffee and a small snack in a relaxed atmosphere with a well-chosen musical background. You can also enjoy local and European dishes in a more sophisticated atmosphere.

Formerly the restaurant of the financiers of the stock exchange, nice atmosphere in this troquet, with walls covered with photos and pictures from archives, where you can drink a cold beer while nibbling good little mezze and fried squid. A cosy and cosy setting, a bit nostalgic with its period tiles and old-fashioned photos hanging on the walls: an astonishing journey into the past. Interlope address sought after on Thursdays and Fridays. The place to go out but not before 10 pm, the time when Alexandrian nights begin.

This small café (which also doubles as a restaurant) is the ideal place to take a break in the heat of the day during your visit to Luxor. Although the decor is a little basic, its vast windows offer a breathtaking view of Luxor temple. The second floor is air-conditioned, while the fourth floor is not, but offers an even better view. Khaled will welcome you with a huge smile. What's more, the cardamom kawa is delicious - what more could you ask for? Other cafés of similar standing adjoin it, but it's here that you're best received!

Inaugurated in 1952, it is one of the oldest cinemas in Alexandria, with orchestra or balcony seats. Obviously the comfort is not that of modern cinemas (seats are a bit rough), but it is one of the cheapest cinemas in the city. It houses 6 cinemas showing films in Arabic and English, it has technology for 3D films and the sound is rather good. Going to the cinema is not the first thing you think about when you visit, but if you are tempted by a movie, don't hesitate to choose this cinema.

Located in the green Maadi, the founders Hoda, Rana and Nadia decided to create this space to provide interested people a place where art can be enjoyed and artists a place to flourish. The Café organizes multiple artistic workshops for adults and children (painting, mosaic, jewelry making, photography, woodworking...). It also offers a place where you can simply drop by to buy or sell art. The Café promotes a family atmosphere to please both children and parents.

Très Bon is a chain of cafés and restaurants whose owner, Seif Bakr, has opened several branches. The food is varied, from Egyptian and Oriental to Italian and international. A variety of pastries are available to accompany your cappuccino once you've finished your chicha. A varied choice of chichas is also available. The address also boasts an attractive terrace. No alcohol is served, but fresh juices and hot drinks are available. Popular with the youth of Heliopolis.

Commercial offers of food, drinks and accommodation for big players.

Like all the other branches in the country, the French Institute in Cairo offers a rich cultural programme: cinema, theatre, conferences, performances, concerts, in partnership with the largest private and public institutes in the country. If you are staying in Cairo for a while, we advise you to take a look at the programme of events. Every year for the Music Festival, it organizes an open-air concert in the Salah el Din citadel

More than just a chic shisha café, the Café Naguib Mahfouz was opened to pay tribute to the writer and emblematic figure of Egyptian intellectual circles. Located in the heart of Khan el Kahlili, this commemorative venue is a pleasant place to be. The paintings by Naguib Mahfouz on the walls, the titles of his books engraved on wood, the arabesque decor, the comfortable seating areas and a selection of hot and cold oriental drinks invite you to more than just a snack. It's a pleasant place to spend some time, even if it quickly becomes crowded.

Coffee to chicheño very frequented by the youth of Doqqi and Mohandessin. No alcohol.

Chicha bar overlooking the Nile, facing Mohandessin. Well frequented. This café, which has no particular charm, is part of a chain that has opened all over the country. However, its location has an interesting feature. As well as overlooking the Nile, it's just a few meters from the statue of Oum Keltoum and her home, now a hotel. This tribute is dedicated to the singer who, with each of her radio appearances, moved the hearts of an entire population.

The mythical café of the Islamic city, where Naguib Mahfouz, who won the Nobel Prize in 1988, and other writers and thinkers, like Gamal El Ghitani, liked to come. Now a tourist hotspot, it's a must for hawkers selling all sorts of artefacts. If you can, stop by in the morning, when it's still quiet. Also known as the Café des Miroirs for its many ice creams. Despite the Khan's narrow, winding streets, the café is easy to find, if you ask for directions from the al-Hussein mosque.

A unique address in Cairo, for its decoration, and its chichas served while listening to the diva... It is located on Orabi Street, in the centre of Cairo, opposite the "Cairo" cinema, which used to be a theatre. A café that the diva used to visit when she gave a performance at the theatre. It was during one of these visits that the owner of the café, then called Café Tawfik, negotiated with Oum Keltoum to use his name as a sign to pay tribute to him. This was in 1948, and since then the name of the queen of oriental music has resonated throughout the world.

A good child for this disco.

This little address, whose real name is El Mahalawy Viagra Juice, is a real institution in Dahab, for locals and discerning tourists alike! The juices are ultra-fresh, with a wide range of tastes, from the most classic to the most surprising: mango, guava, strawberry, banana and also avocado or "Viagra Special", the avocado-banana-kiwi-date-nut-arugula mix, an energy booster we particularly recommend! Enjoy it at any time of day or night, strolling around the marina or on the little terrace, where you're sure to meet some friendly people!

Opened in 1994 by a native of Luxor who had fallen under the spell of English pubs during an extended stay in Great Britain, Kings Head Pub offers beers and cocktails at very reasonable prices, and it is possible to eat. Count about 200 LE for your meal. For a glass of Egyptian wine count 120 LE, and for a cocktail 60 LE. For the atmosphere we don't skimp on happy hours, live football matches and disco nights: so British! You can dance to the Beatles or... Bob Marley! Very pleasant staff.

Since 1990, this typical ahwa has been satisfying the cravings of customers and souk vendors for hot drinks and fragrant smoke, day and night. The Egyptian and Finnish owners of the café provide everything to make it easier for customers to come. If the local buses are not suitable for you, call for a taxi. And if you are on the other side of the shore, everything is provided, the staff will order a motorboat for you. Nice café where you can sip your drink while playing billiards, dominoes...

"Ahwa, Ahwa" (coffee): Sofianopoulo serves an espresso worthy of satisfying the most difficult of caffeinated beverage lovers. As for the décor, it is not to be outdone either, with its large silver roasters and coffee grinders combined with the canvas bags overflowing with the precious beans: it feels like a museum of antiques. The smell of coffee pervades the whole shop and up to 500 metres away! Colourful staff: it's an address in its own right that's worth a visit for a coffee on the spot or to buy a packet to take away.

It's the Instagram cliché of Dahab: a coffee that looks like an ultra-colourful hippie flea market. The concept was so popular that the small café has expanded over the years and has become a chain of which you will see several replicas on the Corniche. The service is very cool, not to say extremely slow, but you can't help but come back to it every time! The café opens quite early in the morning, and it may be the only one (around 8am and closes late in the evening). It looks directly out to sea and gives the impression of being on a boat.

Unsinkable pub with roof terrace and sea view. The bar belongs to the Red Sea Relax resort, which has an outdoor swimming pool. Here the beer is always fresh and you can toast even during Ramadan, while the police sometimes prevent the waterfront restaurants from serving it. It is the gathering place for expatriates living in Dahab, often very open and accessible to converse with newcomers. The disadvantage of this place is that the music is sometimes too loud to listen to each other.

Less select than the Cairo Jazz Club, it was opened by the same team that led the famous After 8 of the city center, forced to close in 2016. The authorities seemed to think that there was a little too much animation and artistic emulation in this neighborhood that embodies the revolutionary dream of 2011. Even though it is now eccentric, Underground does not demerit and you will have no difficulty finding the evening that sill your taste in its eclectic (and quality) programming of music groups and DJ mainly Egyptian.

A unique arthouse cinema that screens independent films from all over the Middle East as well as from Europe and the United States. It is the lair of auteur cinema that is giving Egyptian cinema back its golden letters. It is frequented by cinephiles and broadcasts different types of productions: films, documentaries, fiction, short and feature films. The admission price is deliberately low in order to encourage a less informed public to discover another cinema than usual. Subtitles in English, and often in French as well.

Rooftop fashionable for its breathtaking view of the Nile banks loaded with towers, which seem infinitely high even from the 18th floor. This place is very popular with young Egyptians who come in groups to occupy the large tables on the beautiful terrace. If you wish to have an outdoor seat, it's best to start a little early. You can have a drink and a few mezze. The bar also offers some cold dishes, but the choice is rather limited. To avoid a sandwich at mealtime, it's best to plan to have dinner beforehand.

Large terrace and comfortable sofas. Crowded on the evenings of European championship football matches. This rooftop is frequented by the Egyptian youth who come here to drink a beer after a day of work or study. This hotel overlooks the headquarters of the mythical Wafd party. First Egyptian political party created in 1919, it embodies the vestiges of the first Arab nationalisms. The state of the building says a lot about what remains of this period. A reminder of the political effervescence that brought a democracy, which today is in a bad way.

This rooftop , accessed by entering through the hotel door, has a special charm with its wicker chairs and small mezzés of fool, cheese and raw vegetables. The advantage of being a little higher up is that you can breathe easier. This place welcomes all generations. Young and old Egyptians alike can be found here, smoking a chicha, accompanied by a cold beer. A limited choice of alcoholic beverages, but you'll be able to taste some Egyptian wines, which keep getting better every year. Such is the case with the famous Omar Khayyam.

The place to dance in Alexandria, whatever you look like. You'll find a wide variety of people here, from groups of students looking to party, to well-informed tourists, to (overly) mature men slouching and sometimes accompanied by (overly) young women... If you can, put down your preconceived ideas at the entrance and let yourself be carried away by the latest Egyptian electro shaabi hits. Lively day and night, you can also eat in (seafood cuisine) and smoke shisha. Various types of alcohol and a good cocktail menu.

Private room for Texas Hold'em tournaments. Room for the big players, the "Dollar Room", machines to gobble up... All this in a decor inspired by ancient Egypt, which instead of being kitsch, is rather fun and successful. Casino built in an ancient Egyptian architectural style, described as the most beautiful casino in the Middle East.

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Works with 2 currencies, the dollar and the euro. A restaurant of Lebanese and Italian cuisine is open 24 hours. Periodically events such as poker tournaments are organized.

Several addresses of this trendy café chain where you can go for breakfast, lunch, a drink, dinner or to indulge in the pleasure of chicha. The one of Sidi Gaber has the chance to enjoy a beautiful sea view. Fajitas, cordon bleu, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza: the cuisine sails all around, it is generally very good. Soft or not, the cocktail menu suits all tastes with a multitude of proposals. Relaxed atmosphere, smiling service, impeccable hygiene: very nice address.

The Pacha Night club is one of the biggest and perhaps the trendiest nightclubs in Sharm el-Sheikh. Its age gives it a traditional character and anchors it in the Sheikh landscape, making it a must.

Perfect for those who like to move until the early morning to the rhythm of techno music. Foam pool, sound and light show, DJ, until the early morning, everything is thought to make you spend a beautiful evening. Shows almost every weekend. Ideal place to relax with a cold beer at the pool bar.

If we present in this section the Little Buddha of Hurghada, it should also be noted that in addition to the lounge, the establishment is a famous sushi bar in the Buddha Bar family. The ideal is to dine there and continue your evening in the lounge. On the menu, you will find the famous signature sushi and makis, original compositions that revisit the genre. But also meats, fish, soups and some vegetarian dishes that will suit every palate. Be careful, it's better to reserve to be sure to have a seat.

The Zamalek rooftop is a nice place to come for a coffee at the end of the day or a beer in the evening. Its greatest advantage? Its superb view of the Nile. In a 100% Egyptian atmosphere, you can relax behind your glass and enjoy the moment. You can see the capital's biggest hotels, but also the boats cruising on the Nile... and the pollution that is all too often present. Despite this, this is still a great place to spend a relaxing moment in the somewhat chic Zamalek district!

Hoda Shaarawi Street and the surrounding streets have been annexed by small terraces filled with tables where Cairoites come to hang out with friends. The atmosphere is very relaxed, very pleasant and very local: plastic tables spilling out onto the street, a simple but friendly decor under the trees... People come here for a kawa, tea or hookah in the heart of downtown Cairo. A good time, in an atmosphere that's different from the rest of the city. A must-try before dining in one of the good little restaurants in the area!

The most famous of all belly dancers, Dina, who has published a book in defense of her art, Ma Liberté de danser, performs at this unique venue in Cairo where all lovers of Arabian dances will be delighted. Given the dancer's notoriety, prices are rather high, but the performances are of the highest quality. Once the show is over, the dance floor is opened up and transformed into a veritable dance-floor. Make sure you ask beforehand, as on some evenings Dina leaves the floor to other dancers, who may be talented, but the queen is the queen!

Bar rather frequented by the youth of Maadi.

Bellini Cockail Lounge is the bar of the InterContinental Hotel, which is close to the CityStars shopping centre, Heliopolis and a few minutes from the International Garden. Its subdued lighting gives the place a somewhat serene atmosphere that allows you to cut the infernal rhythm of the city. The bar is excellently stocked with a variety of alcoholic beverages. Open until 4am, the place seems perfect for after parties . You can also stop there for a sandwich at lunch time and a quick drink atHappy Hour.

He wanted to compete with the Umm Khalsoum and its garden. An interesting atmosphere.