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Zamalek is known for being walkable and business-friendly with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Many visitors come to bask in its beautiful outdoor settings, namely the riverfront and gardens. Zamalek has hotels and accommodation to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Cairo.

Sightseeing around Zamalek

The museums and monuments are some of the local highlights. Coptic Museum, Egyptian Museum, and Museum of Islamic Art feature captivating exhibits. Attractions like Cairo Opera House and Gayer-Anderson Museum highlight the local culture. Monuments like Cairo Tower, Abdin Palace, and Ibn Tulun Mosque are well regarded. Tahrir Square, Midan Hussein Mosque, and Sultan Hussan Mosque are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Sports Center Gezirah Sporting Club, Giza Zoo, and Dream Park are family favorites.

Shopping, swimming, and boating are just a few things to do in the area. Local parks like Aquarium Grotto Garden, Orman Botanical Gardens, and Al-Azhar Park are peaceful spots. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Khan el-Khalili, First Mall Cairo, and City Stars. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Arab Contracters Stadium, Cairo International Stadium, or Dreamland Golf Course.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramids at Giza, and Saladin Citadel. You can also visit League of Arab States, American University of Cairo, and Cairo University.

Getting around Zamalek

At 11.9 miles (19.2 km), Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) is the closest major airport to Zamalek.