Latest Pub Review
Roof Bar: Heavenly Nightclub at Gabriel Hotel
On the roof of the recently opened Gabriel Hotel in Heliopolis’ Sun City Mall, newly opened bar and club, Roof Bar, is contemporary and classy, complete with its own swimming pool centrepiece. Although the only entrance is from the car park, any feelings of dinginess quickly disappear as you step into a tunnel lined with exotic plants and flat screen TVs, leading out into the bright lights of the club.
Upon entering, you are presented with the choice of two fully stocked bars, high tables, cosy sofas and pool side tables. Of course, the swimming pool right in the middle is particularly hard to miss. This, and the large DJ booth with a wide screen backdrop, gives the club a Mediterranean, holiday feel and instantly puts you in the mood to sip on cocktails and dance the night away. Read the story »
Latest Restaurant Review
Condetti: Graceful Restaurant in Maadi
There’s a saying in Cairo: ‘All Maadi residents stay in their homes, while everyone else is lost in their streets’. We have to agree. Just look at Maadi’s numbered streets and many roundabouts – each with a load of exits leading to more arbitrarily numbered streets. Road 12 is next to road 78, Road 6 leads to Road 82 and don’t even get us started on Road 100 and Road 200. Read the story »
Latest Events
Community Market at The District – Maadi
The District in Maadi is hosting a bazaar where local entrepreneurs can market their products and services. At just 150LE per table for the evening, it is the perfect chance to promote any of your ingenious ideas. For more information, check their Facebook page or website.
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