http://www.cairo360.com/ Cairo, Egypt, guide to restaurants, nightlife, events, shopping, art & culture, museums, cafes, gyms, spas, entertainment, cinemas and going out. en Thu, 23 Feb 2012 0:00:04 EET Thu, 23 Feb 2012 0:00:04 EET Cairo Guide http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 120 http://www.cairo360.com/images/site/logo/cairo360-logo-170x95-beta.jpg http://www.cairo360.com/ 170 95 Cairo, Egypt, guide to restaurants, nightlife, events, shopping, art & culture, museums, cafes, gyms, spas, entertainment, cinemas and going out. http://www.cairo360.com/event/7675/abdallah-and-mahmoud-abou-zekry-at-arab-oud-house/ Ou-playing brothers Abdallah & Mahmoud Abou Zekry will perform at the Arab Oud House in Al Azhar. Attendance is free. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:58:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7676/the-agenda-and-me-screening-at-beit-el-suheimi/ Through the documentary 'The Agenda and Me', filmmaker Neveen Shalaby examines the timeline of events that ran through the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions and how both movements carried each other and went on to inspire uprisings in other countries. English Subtitles. Attendance is free. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:56:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7658/matrimoni-e-altri-disastri-screening-at-italian-cultural-centre/ Bea and Alexander decide to marry within a month of meeting each other, but the wedding has to be postponed when Bea is called away for business in the US. Her older sister Nana steps in to organise the wedding, but realises upon return that things aren’t as she left them and that the wedding is... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:45:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7663/young-artist-festival-improvisations-in-the-brain-at-institut-francais-dégypte-au-caire/ Adapted from Samuel Beckett’s ‘Malone Dies’ and ‘Endgames’, ‘Improvisations in the Brain’ tells the story of Malone; a man who who depends on a bedridden external assistance, anonymous and invisible, who takes care of him summarily. Attendance is free. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:17:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7656/rnb-night-with-dj-feedo-at-purple/ It wouldn't be Friday without the best r&b blazing at Purple courtesy of Nile FM's DJ Feedo. Minimum charge is 150LE. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:28:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7666/arabish-house-mafia-at-opium/ Opium always brings something original to the table, and this time the Nile side club has some of the hottest Arabic music from the the 80's and 90's on the tracklist. Minimum charge is 200L and reservations are a must. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:18:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7672/fouad-haggag-at-talaat-harb-culture-center/ Poet Fouad Haggag will be joined for a night of readings and music by musician and singer Fayed Abdel Aziz at Talaat Harb Culture Center in Islamic Cairo. Attendance is free. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:00:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7648/the-kid-screening-at-arthropologie/ The Kid is a 1921 American silent film written, produced, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, and features Jackie Coogan as his adopted son and sidekick.The film is about an unwed woman who leaves a charity hospital carrying her newborn son. An artist (Carl Miller), the apparent father, is... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:46:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7647/black-and-white-exhibition-by-teneen-at-arthropologie/ Arthropolgie hosts the infamous Teneen's 'Black & White' exhibition, in which the street artists adapts the images of Egypt's greatest film stars of old in his own unique style. Attendance is free. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:44:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7674/nagy-nair-and-the-cairo-choral-choir-at-manial-palace-museum/ Maestro Nagy Nair will lead the Cairo Choral Choir in concert in the scenic setting of the Manial Palace Museum. Tickets are 50LE. Call 0223687495. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:04:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7673/bedouin-poetry-to-matruh-and-the-new-valley-poetry-evening-at-beit-el-harawi/ Located inside Beit El Harawi in Al Azhar, Beit El Shaer El Araby (house of Arabic poetry) host this poetry night dedicated to the Bedouin culture of Egypt. Attendance is free. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:15:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7671/giza-threads-exhibition-at-townhouse-gallery/ 'Giza Threads' is a solo exhibition of photography by Rana ElNemr. This new body of work weaves together layers of fragile and ephemeral visual narratives which begin in Giza in 1999. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:12:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7550/el-ghouri-tannoura-dance-group-at-wikalet-el-ghouri/ Head over to Wikalet El Ghouri in El Hussein tonight for some magical music combined with traditional dance performed by El Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. Wikalet El Ghouri is located on your right side if you're facing El Azhar and Khan Khalili market is on... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:57:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/event/7567/winter-garden-the-exploration-of-the-micropop-imagination-in-contemporary-japanese-art-at-gezirah-art-center/ Winter Garden features 35 works varying from drawings to paintings to video works by 14 young Japanese artists. Attendance is free. Gezirah Art Center is closed between 2PM and 5PM Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:57:50 EET Restaurants http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3430/buffalo-burger-burger-delivery-to-the-whole-of-cairo/ There is a time in life when we fail miserably and succumb to the delight of fast-food.  The original fast-food that is the burger has forever undergone transformations, gimmicks and fads of which some have stood the test of time, and the test of taste, more than others. Whatever your preference... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:03:22 EET Restaurants http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3419/bistro-cheap-dining-and-cosy-surroundings-in-nasr-city/ Once upon a time in Egypt, 50LE meant something. Today, it is not even enough to pay for dinner and dessert at many venues on Cairo's culinary scene. Bistro seems to have found a way to go against this unwritten rule, and still provide high-quality meals. Located on Abou Dawoud El Zahery Streetin... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:34:20 EET Restaurants http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3417/left-bank-simple-and-fun-cooking-classes-in-zamalek/ We were already pretty excited when this new self-styled literary restaurant opened its doors on the bank of the Nile last month in Zamalek. Upon finding out that Left Bank also hosts a variety of events, we decided to join in one of the activities. Since our singing voices aren’t up to scratch,... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:57:50 EET Restaurants http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3405/saladero-new-salad-bar-in-zamalek/ If there is something that always gets us excited at the Cairo 360 office it’s the prospect of healthy food. Having been impressed by the Salad in Heliopolis, we were excited to find out that another salad bar would open in Zamalek. AUC students might be familiar with the name Saladero on account... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:57:50 EET Nightlife http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/3416/preview-o-bar-has-much-in-store-for-nightlife-in-cairo/ It’s tough navigating the social scene in Cairo. As lively as nightlife in the capital is, a lot of the venues grow stale after a while. You can of course try to beat the boredom by consuming copious amounts of beverages, but the all-night-party look only fares well for 72 hours maximum. For all... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:57:50 EET Nightlife http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/3266/the-bar-expensive-drinks-at-the-four-seasons-nile-plaza/ There comes a time in your life when you decide to live dangerously for one night, and in Cairo, there are plenty of ways to do just that. Eager to find the most expensive drinks in Cairo, we opted for the Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza in Garden City. The Four Seasons is... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:52:45 EET Nightlife http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/3195/amici-trendy-nightspot-prevails-a-year-later/ More than a year since its opening and Amici is still very much a hotspot on the Cairo nightlife scene, an indication of its consistency in quality and ambience. This popular bar on Zamalek’s Taha Hussein Street is the number one cause of traffic congestion on the small road on almost every day... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:39:38 EET Nightlife http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/3180/best-nightlife-in-cairo-a-look-back-at-2011/ Nothing can quite match up to Cairo’s nightlife, and we’ve seen out share of the good, the bad and the ugly. As we look back at the year with fondness, we’ve compiled a list of the bars and pubs that have impressed us this year.MeloukThe saviour of the Dokki bar scene, Melouk sits comfortably in... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:42:53 EET Arts & Culture http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3423/baad-el-bahr-new-cultural-centre-and-art-space-and-library-in-downtown-cairo/ In the lead up to the first anniversary of the January 25th revolution, we saw many arts and culture events celebrating what was, and continues to be, something of huge historical significance. On January 29th, Baad El Bahr Cultural Association (BEBA) opened the doors of its new space in Huseein... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:43:37 EET Arts & Culture http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3392/mashrabia-gallery-ali-abdel-mohsen-exhibition/ Ali Abdel Mohsen is one busy guy. Between spending time in Tahrir Square and writing about the events that have revolved around it in the past year, he has also found the time to work on his second solo exhibition which is currently on display at Mashrabia Gallery in Downtown Cairo.It might be... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:08:40 EET Arts & Culture http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3345/safar-khan-art-gallery-politica-by-ahmed-kasim/ For some people, the revolution ended on February 11th last year, but for others; it never stopped. Not only have the events of last year served as a source of inspiration for artists, but even recent events are being immortalized in art. Ahmed Kassim is a young artist who adds a subtle sense of... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:04:53 EET Arts & Culture http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3274/masry-asly-film-festival-empowering-egypts-young-filmmakers/ We're in the middle of awards season and Cairo has been swept up in the hubbub. But instead of handing out ridiculous prizes like ‘Favourite TV Celeb-reality Star’ or ‘Favourite Country Star’, the Golden and Silver prizes will be handed out during the Masry Asly film festival taking place in... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:19:22 EET Shopping http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3432/sxys-hit-and-miss-fashion-at-city-centre-in-nasr-city/ In Cairo, prices are escalating at breakneck speed. From basic commodities to the most luxurious of products, everything seems to cost at least twice as much as it used to. Sxy's is one of those shops that always seem to offer mediocre-quality fashion at lower prices than its counterparts.  This... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:40:03 EET Shopping http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3425/bonita-cute-pyjama-and-lingerie-shop-in-zamalek/ As you walk through the entertaining shop-packed Mansour Mohamed Street in Zamalek  where Home & Beyond, Altay, Fostok and more shops lie, you will definitely stop and walk into Bonita. Situated beside its competitor Fostok, Bonita is a cosy, clean and cute pyjama and lingerie store bearing a... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:57:50 EET Shopping http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3411/patchi-sophisticated-chocolate-gifts-in-zamalek/ As an easy solution to avoid showing up to an occasion empty-handed, one should never forget the simple and classic gesture of giving a box of chocolates- and not just any chocolates. Go down to a trusted chocolatier and personally select the chocolates, choose nuts or crispy bits, plain... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:57:50 EET Shopping http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3400/balady-retro-egyptian-gifts-and-accessories-in-zamalek/ If there is one place to go to in Cairo when you are looking for artsy trinkets and gifts it is definitely Mansour Mohamed Street in Zamalek. Just up the street from  artsy novelty shop Home and Beyond another shop is located carrying a similar assortment of products. The shop carries the... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:54:08 EET Health & Fitness http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3388/optimum-gym-comprehensive-gym-and-martial-arts-classes-in-maadi/ ’Don’t judge a book by its cover’; a saying we've all grew up with in one form or another. It usually applies to many cases in life, and while it may coincide with Optimum Gym, it’s very hard to follow. Located next to Carrefour in Maadi, the road leading up to the gym is not exactly what one... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:43:20 EET Health & Fitness http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3356/chez-richard-stylish-salon-with-shabby-service-in-mohandiseen/ Cairo’s winter seems to be getting worse by the day and has most of us clung to our heaters or underneath a warm duvet. It’s easy to neglect yourself a bit in the winter, but you need your beauty treatments now more than ever. The cold air is a killer for hair, skin and nails. Chez Richard is a... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:04:53 EET Health & Fitness http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3325/its-fishy-strange-fish-pedicure-treatments-at-citystars-cairo/ Already extremely curious about fish pedicures, this reviewer was overexcited when news broke that Cairo would imminently have its very own fish spa in Citystars in Heliopolis. When the spa finally opened, we couldn’t wait to see what the big fuss was about.It’s Fishy has opened on the ground... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:33:49 EET Health & Fitness http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3308/solay-centre-reiki-sessions-in-maadi/ The first thing you should know about Reiki is that if you’re cynical about alternative medicine and consider it a load of mumbo jumbo; then Reiki is not for you. This Japanese technique must be approached with an open heart and mind; otherwise you may not feel or appreciate the results.... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:03:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/listentry/122/biggest-fails-of-2011/ Sorry, but there's nothing funnier than people falling over, getting hurt and generally making asses of themselves. Enjoy. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 18:03:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/listentry/121/the-force-volkswagen-commercial/ You don't need to be a Star Wars fan (or a Volkswagen fan for that matter) to appreciate how cute mini-Darth Vader is. Adorable. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:12:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/listentry/120/singing-horses/ Why the long face? Be happy and sing! Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:38:37 EET Sights & Travel http://www.cairo360.com/article/sights & travel/2952/maagana-camp-nuweibas-splendid-cove/ Life in Cairo is mostly characterised by the need for an escape and an ongoing search for tranquility. In a city that bustles from sunrise to sunset, the generosity the country affords in holidays and ideal weather, makes surviving the city that much easier.On the road between Nuweiba and Taba,... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:38:11 EET Sights & Travel http://www.cairo360.com/article/sights & travel/2914/win-a-night-at-stella-di-mare-and-tickets-to-stellas-after-party/ Egypt’s practically bursting with creative talents. Just one look at the hundreds of YouTube videos of stand-up comedians, actors, singers and dancers will prove that we definitely have talent. So why not give this talent a chance to gain fame? Stella Di Mare’s Got Talent is a national talent... Sat, 5 Nov 2011 7:24:29 EET Sights & Travel http://www.cairo360.com/article/sights & travel/2807/orange-bay-beautiful-secluded-red-sea-island-near-hurghada/ If you’re planning a trip to the Red Sea resort town of Hurghada, one essential part of your experience has got to be a boat trip out to Giftun Island, a protected island just forty minutes off of the bay of Hurghada. Giftun Island is a massive island that is environmentally protected under the... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:55:29 EET Sights & Travel http://www.cairo360.com/article/sights & travel/2733/steigenberger-golf-resort-el-gouna-relaxing-red-sea-hotel/ With the month of October upon us, now is a great time to head to the Red Sea resort of El Gouna, where the weather is pleasantly warm and the sun is not as scorching-hot as it is in Cairo. If you feel like spoiling yourself at a hotel by the Red Sea but have a budget, we highly recommend the... Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:49:52 EET Film http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3420/big-miracle-feel-good-family-film/ Adam (Krasinski) is a journalist trapped in Barrow, Alaska wiling away his time working on fluff pieces about guacamole and hanging out with the local high school students. He accidentally stumbles across a story about three trapped whales with five miles of ice between them and the open sea; a... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:32:10 EET Film http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3415/man-on-a-ledge-typical-hollywood-heist-film-manages-to-entertain/ Nick (Worthington) is the man on the ledge. An escaped convict framed for the theft of a diamond, he’s ready to commit suicide in the most public way possible to prove to the world that he’s innocent. At least that’s what he’s hoping the police will think his plan is, in particular Lydia Mercer... Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:01:26 EET Film http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3404/reklam-shallow-and-exploitative-film-about-prostitution/ Reklam interweaves the stories of four women; Shadia (Abd El Razek), Dawlat (Youssef), Shokreyya (Seif El Nasr) and Suzy (Khattab). They either come from abusive households, are in desperate need of money or both. They lead very depressing lives in which the guys they meet completely screw them... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:08:00 EET Film http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3398/the-descendants-oscar-nominated-film-about-the-virtues-of-forgiveness/ Clooney stars as Matt King, a Hawaiian landowner and father of two whose wife has slipped into a permanent coma after a boating accident. As a result, this good-natured yet inattentive father now has to actually spend time with his daughters, Alexandra (Woodley) and Scottie (Miller). His world... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:48:21 EET Music http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3408/daughtry-break-the-spell/ With strong vocals and a genre that mixes the basics of rock with catchy pop tunes, the members of Daughtry have arrived at their third album while riding ever increasing popularity. Though they’ve become known for having a certain formula that they stick to, when it comes to producing new... Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:14:32 EET Music http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3377/michael-jackson-immortal/ Though Michael Jackson was cruelly taken from this world in 2009, his musical-afterlife is proving to be very fruitful. In addition to bringing in good money for producers and collaborators, it’s a staunch reminder of the king of pop’s much loved spirit. That was achieved in Michael, the first... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:17:10 EET Music http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3360/lana-del-rey-born-to-die/ Describing herself as a self-styled gangster version of Nancy Sinatra, this sultry American singer-songwriter has rarely been out of the headlines since it emerged that she failed to break into the music industry under her own name- a section of her history that remains a mystery. Born Elizabeth... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:36:08 EET Music http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3269/the-joy-formidable-the-big-roar/ There are various theories on how a band should structure an album. Some critics like to see a bell-curve kind of energy distribution, while others prefer to see a group start off with their most intense tracks and play off that vibe for the rest of the record. On their debut album, The Joy... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:11:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/518/ghost-rider-spirit-of-vengeance/ As Johnny Blaze hides out in Eastern Europe, he is called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:43:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/496/hugo/ Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:08:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/519/journey-2-the-mysterious-island/ Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:07:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/513/reklam/ 'Reklam' follows the hardships of a group of women whose jobs are attracting clients to clubs at a resort. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:39:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/498/man-on-a-ledge/ An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The nearest New York Police officer immediately responds to a screaming woman and calls dispatch. More Officers arrive with SWAT and tactical command along with fire-fighters. The police then dispatches a female... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:16:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/512/the-descendants/ A land baron tries to re-connect with his two daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:02:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/511/big-miracle/ In small town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend - a Greenpeace volunteer - on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:28:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/495/safe-house/ A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/503/geddo-habibi/ A young woman returns to Egypt after a long absence to reconnect with her ill grandfather. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:56:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/504/chronicle/ Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:18:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/497/the-devil-inside/ In Italy, a woman becomes involved in a series of unauthorized exorcisms during her mission to discover what happened to her mother, who allegedly murdered three people during her own exorcism. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:58:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/433/banat-el-am/ Three young women suffer a curse that turns them into men, and get in a slight spot of bother as they try and find a solution. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:59:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/494/contraband/ To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:17:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/499/the-grey/ In Alaska, an oil drilling team struggle to survive after a plane crash strands them in the wild. Hunting the humans are a pack of wolves who see them as intruders. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:11:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/item/film/490/underworld-awakening/ When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:10:00 EET Books http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3424/sj-watson-before-i-go-to-sleep/ ”Memories define us. So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep?”Opening with this question, S. J. Watson catches the readers off guard with his debut novel Before I Go to Sleep; a story that deeply and repeatedly examines most of our routine everyday activities with a new perspective... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:53:05 EET Books http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3387/cecilia-ahern-the-time-of-my-life/ The Time of My Life tells Lucy Silchester's story with a fairytale-like twist. Her life isn't exactly as she wants it. She broke up with her boyfriend of five years, lost her swanky apartment, her high-end job and is now struggling in a new job that she absolutely loathes. Alienated from her... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:08:02 EET Books http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3290/annabel-pitcher-my-sister-lives-on-the-mantelpiece/ It's often said that the most noticeable thing about a book is its cover, but in the case of My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece, its title managed to draw this reviewer in. The novel's enticing name is backed up by a solid and substantial story. The novel centres on a family torn apart by the... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:42:11 EET