http://www.cairo360.com/reviews/ Reviews of Cairo Restaurants, Cafés, Nightlife, Arts & Culture, Shopping, Health & Fitness, Sights & Travel, City Life, Film, Music, TV & DVD, Books, Virals. en Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:06 EET Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:06 EET Venue Film Book Music Dvd http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 120 http://www.cairo360.com/images/site/logo/cairo360-logo-170x95-beta.jpg http://www.cairo360.com/reviews/ 170 95 Reviews of Cairo Restaurants, Cafés, Nightlife, Arts & Culture, Shopping, Health & Fitness, Sights & Travel, City Life, Film, Music, TV & DVD, Books, Virals. http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3867/sugar-spell-fun-house-of-sweets-and-activities-for-kids-in-maadi/ Being a kid in Egypt can really suck at times. You can’t exactly play outside on the streets since there is a 99% chance you’ll get run over by a car and when it comes to Egyptian candy and sweets, well, it just isn’t that good.  Luckily, Sugar Spell has recently opened up on Road 6 in Maadi and... Mon, 21 May 2012 15:16:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3849/goodcals-fresh-and-healthy-salads-in-zamalek/ There seems to be an endless flow of new eateries opening up in Cairo, most of which have been centred in Zamalek. The newest of these on Taha Hussien Street is Goodcals.A nice refreshing change, Goodcals offers what they call ‘guilt-free’ food, serving only salads and sandwiches. The place... Sun, 20 May 2012 13:10:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3860/totti-quality-evening-wear-options-in-nasr-city/ Formal wear, whether day or evening ensembles, take up a lot of time and effort to shop for – especially if you're on the hunt in one of the busiest shopping streets in Cairo. While it's easy to overlook Totti on Abbas El Akkad Street – unless you're carefully scanning below street level  – the... Fri, 18 May 2012 11:33:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3857/ali-baba-döner-kebab-now-in-zamalek/ Maybe it was because we were really looking forward to the opening. Maybe it was because our previous döner experience at Adam’s & Blend was so good. Maybe it was because all the previews looked so delicious. Either way, we skipped along to Ali Baba with high hopes.Recently opened on Taha Hussein... Thu, 17 May 2012 15:39:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3845/catacomb-environmentally-conscious-home-accessories-in-maadi/ If you have a taste for the authentic, and prefer a rustic feel to your home accessories rather than a glossy one, then Catacomb in Maadi is a great spot for you to visit.Located on the same road as Stavolta and La Rosa, Catacomb is slightly inconspicuous, hidden below street level. Taking the... Wed, 16 May 2012 14:38:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3842/blackstone-bistro-makin-dining-simple-in-zamalek/ Not to be confused with fellow Zamalek restaurant Black Rock, Blackstone Bistro’s reputation precedes it, having built up a crazed following in its original Maadi branch. Located on Taha Hussein Street, the small face of the restaurant doesn’t do its size justice. The area is like a corridor that... Wed, 16 May 2012 12:45:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3836/casseruola-new-restaurant-in-sun-city-mall/ Casseruola is a new restaurant on the top floor of Sun City Mall – and since this mall is kind of upside down, the top floor is the floor just above the street level entrance. Sun City Mall is located right across the entrance of the Cairo International Airport from the direction of the... Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3837/el-nomrossy-haberdashery-and-accessories-and-knickknacks-in-zamalek/ While Cairo has a lot to offer in terms of shopping, especially in more recent years, there are still certain items that don’t have a specific outlet and one would have no idea where to begin looking. If that item happens to be a curtain tassel, a zipper or a feather boa, El Nomrossy in Zamalek... Tue, 15 May 2012 13:31:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3830/townhouse-gallery-dust-by-xenia-nikolskaya/ What started off as a healthy interest in Egypt eventually led Russian born Xenia Nikolskaya to Cairo where she became obsessed with all the city’s abandoned palaces and mansions.  During her explorations around these empty buildings, she always had her camera right by her side, and that is how... Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3831/grilla-new-delivery-only-wraps-in-cairo/ Egyptians are highly food oriented people, and perhaps because of this reason the opening of new restaurants and cafés in Cairo is always welcomed and hold high potential of finding success. With a kitchen located on El Gezira El Wosta Street in Zamalek, newly opened Grilla is a strictly delivery... Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3822/nūn-center-practical-self-defence-classes-in-zamalek/ In a city where, according to statistics, 80% of women have been subjected to harassment, it isn't the worst idea to take up self-defence classes. After all, it never hurts to be able to defend yourself from a possible attacker. Nūn Center in Zamalek understands the need for self-defence... Thu, 17 May 2012 12:34:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3823/zamalek-art-gallery-drawing-by-mostafa-abdel-moity/ Egyptian artist Mostafa Abdel Moity considers his work to be contemporary. As one of the founders of the Experimental Group, Moity strongly holds onto the concept of ibda’a, which advocates creativity away from replication of the past. Essentially a collection of sketches, his latest exhibition... Tue, 15 May 2012 14:46:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3818/on-toast-delicious-french-toast-in-zamalek/ Whoever thought that post revolution Egypt wasn’t a good place to open up a new business has been proven wrong by all young entrepreneurs out there starting up new ventures. In Zamalek, there has been a tremendous increase in food and beverage venues. One of the latest to open is On Toast on the... Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3806/rue-9-imported-meats-and-cheeses-in-maadi/ Maadi is well known for its eclectic community and the best thing about this is that food from all over the world can be found there. Along Road 9, you may have noticed a cute little shop with bright blue doors, tucked away in a corner underneath Golden Dragon restaurant. The venue looks like a... Thu, 17 May 2012 12:39:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3807/nanida-shisha-and-manoucheh-in-shoruk-city/ Growing up in Egypt, many of us may remember visiting rest houses on desert roads; it was always an experience of fun and discovery. The food would usually be standard sandwiches and grills such as kabab, grilled chicken and ribs. Nanida, a food court in Shoruk City, offers this exact experience... Wed, 9 May 2012 12:30:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3803/10-natural-facials-and-quirky-manicures-in-zamalek/ Egyptians love beautifying. If there is one pastime that a revolution cannot come in the way of, it is their need to have polished nails and perfect eyebrows. The newest addition to Cairo’s beauty scene is 10 in Zamalek.Located on Michelle Lutfallah Street, just a few steps from the Marriot, 10... Thu, 10 May 2012 15:39:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3801/sera-colourful-summer-dresses-in-nasr-city/ Shopping for clothes in Cairo is not an easy affair; international brands are often stylish but overpriced and a season or two behind, while local brands are often low in quality and outdated. Located on Nasr City's constantly crowded Abbas El Akkad Street, Sera is a two level shop that carries... Tue, 8 May 2012 16:27:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3790/waffle-maker-new-gluttonous-waffle-shop-in-zamalek/ Already rich in dessert spots, Zamalek has been given yet another wonderful addition with the opening of Waffle Maker. Not only does it serve some of the most delicious waffles around, but it's cosy, chocolate-themed interior leaves you hungry for more. We visited Waffle Maker shortly after its... Tue, 8 May 2012 15:13:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3796/aal-khafeef-light-and-breezy-sandwiches-in-nasr-city/ A relatively new restaurant, only having opened seven or eight months ago, Aal Khafeef is located in Nasr City on Abbas El Akkad Street next to My Queen. This area of Abbas El Akkad Street has become increasingly popular with several fast food restaurants clustered together. All you have to do is... Tue, 8 May 2012 15:13:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3787/jaz-restaurant-and-cafe-relaxed-shisha-hangout-in-sheraton-heliopolis/ Across of the Arab Academy for Maritime Science and Technology in the Sheraton Heliopolis area, Jaz is found with an outdoor seating which adds to the beauty of the place – many of the Academy students go there to blow off some steam during their break, and since its run completely by youth, it... Tue, 15 May 2012 15:19:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3786/picasso-gallery-transformation-by-britt-boutros-ghali/ Awarded the St. Olav’s Medal, Norwegian artist Britt Boutros Ghali is considered one of the most influential and important artists of her time. With an affiliation for abstract expressionism, her pieces are very much alive, bursting with colour and motion. Her ‘Transformations’ exhibition,... Tue, 8 May 2012 15:13:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3778/perto-affordable-shoes-and-colourful-bags-in-nasr-city/ Among the plethora of shops standing on both sides of Nasr City's infamously crowded Abbas El Akkad Street is Perto; a shoes shop that offers ladies’ mediocre-quality footwear at affordable prices.Once you step inside the shop, you find yourself in a hallway-like space crammed with shoes and... Sun, 6 May 2012 17:20:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3784/belady-cafe-coffee-with-a-side-of-patriotism-in-tahrir/ Claiming to have a great view of Tahrir, the clean-cut appearance of Belady (which translates to 'my country') stands out against the manic vendors that line the pavements of the square. A small passage on the disposable paper placemats in the café eulogise about the revolutionary owners and goes... Tue, 8 May 2012 15:13:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/3775/cairo-white-club-extravagant-new-club-in-mohandiseen/ Nothing, not even the current political climate, seems to deter Cairenes from opening new bars and clubs. The newest addition to the scene is Cairo White Club in Mohandiseen, located in the Shooting Club area. If the name rings a bell, you might be thinking of the popular White Club Beirut. Hold... Tue, 8 May 2012 15:13:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3770/pizza-yalla-pizza-and-pasta-on-the-blue-nile-boat-in-zamalek/ With the wonderful arrival of Pizza Mia, it’s hard to imagine that one would go out of their way to try any other pizza venue in Zamalek. But in a cosy location on the lower deck of the Blue Nile boat, Pizza Yalla offers quite a different experience than one would expect from a typical pizza... Tue, 8 May 2012 14:55:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3760/la-rosa-old-school-italian-restaurant-in-maadi/ It is too often that a restaurant comes along, causes some big fuss, and then fades out before we know it. We want a place we can rely on. La Rosa, in Maadi, is one of these places. Somehow, they have withstood the tides of man, holding up a strong clientele with considerably low prices.The small... Wed, 2 May 2012 12:42:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3771/payless-american-budget-shoe-shop-opens-in-citystars/ It wasn’t exactly like Cairo had a shortage of cheap bargain shoe shops, however, this didn’t stop Payless, the American shoe giant, from opening up a branch in Citystars. Located next to Pinkberry, shoe maniacs now have a new haven to visit when on the hunt for a new pair of shoes.Payless’ main... Wed, 2 May 2012 12:41:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3764/the-yemen-restaurant-waning-taste-of-sanaa-in-dokki/ Located on a sleepy street in Dokki, the aptly named Yemen Restaurant has been a cult favourite on Cairo’s casual-dining scene for quite some time. Having closed down and renovated, we decided to check out if said cult following is still warranted. Now looking like a large cafeteria, the shiny... Thu, 10 May 2012 14:38:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3762/safar-khan-art-gallery-homage-to-women-by-nazli-madkour/ Nazli Madkour has been exhibiting her work for over 20 years; originally inspired by nature and landscapes, her approach came to evolve into addressing more social issues, specifically of women. Her current exhibition at Safar Khan Art Gallery in Zamalek, titled ‘Homage to Women’, is a tribute to... Wed, 9 May 2012 16:24:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3754/bread-basket-fresh-pastries-and-bread-in-maadi/ Located in a distinctively competitive area in Maadi, across from Metro Market and the Parisian-inspired La Gourmandise on Road 9, Bread Basket has still managed to cling to its long held position as a popular provider for Maadi's daily bread and carbohydrate cravings.Taking up a teeny-tiny space... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:13:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3739/le-souk-antique-lovers-haven-in-zamalek/ For those familiar with the innards of Zamalek, the flagship red canopy that marks Le Souk has always intrigued passersby. In spite of the inviting red façade, this is not a place to stroll into for some killing-time-shopping – Le Souk is perhaps one of the few proper antiquaries in Cairo.The... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:02:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3741/la-coupe-luxurious-salon-now-in-zamalek/ With a few branches already running in Mohandessin, Heliopolis and Sheikh Zayed, La Coupe recently made its debut in Zamalek, located on Mohamed Anis Street.Down the block from Didos, their Zamalek branch is conveniently located within walking distance from Maraashly and Taha Hussein Streets.... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3745/fattoush-affordable-lebanese-fast-food-in-citystars/ After a long day of shopping at mammoth shopping mall Citystars, one always yearns for a good meal to refuel. So we decided to try some Lebanese food to get us going. Located on the fourth floor, Fattoush serves up authentic Lebanese food and the menu features a lot of enticing options. Lebanese... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3747/the-sahara-collection-cool-summer-clothes-in-zamalek/ Now, don’t get us wrong; we absolutely get excited when we hear about new clothing shops opening up in Zamalek. Unfortunately though, experience has taught us that most of these shops sell ridiculously overpriced designer clothes. So in time we became less and less excited about the new Zamalek... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:17:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3733/converse-high-top-heaven-in-mohandiseen/ If there is one item of footwear that has taken the world by storm it is the famous Converse shoe. No matter where in the world you go you’ll most likely find someone wearing a pair. Although originally introduced as basketball  apparel, the shoe didn’t find much success with the sport,... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3737/top-dawgs-the-hottest-dogs-are-in-zamalek/ Having tempted us for weeks on Facebook and Twitter with pictures of hot dogs, quizzes that test our hot dog knowledge and just endlessly toying with our appetites; the long awaited, much anticipated Top Dawgs has finally opened its doors to the public.Located in the high traffic area of Ibn... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3729/cairo-kitchen-balady-chic-restaurant-opens-in-zamalek/ It seems that balady-chic is rapidly taking over Cairo. We were first introduced to it a couple of weeks ago when Zooba opened up in Zamalek and now a few blocks further down 26th of July Street, you will find the Cairo Kitchen; just around the corner from La Mezzaluna. Interior designer... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3728/femina-overpriced-and-outdated-womens-wear-in-city-stars/ There are two types of expensive clothes found in Cairo; the type that offers quality and style, and another that offers quality and no style. Femina falls into the latter. Located on the third floor of City Stars' phase one, Femina carries a wide variety of casual and evening wear.The shop is... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:47:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3726/gouthe-pretty-cakes-that-lack-taste-in-mohandiseen/ The last time we visited Gouthé to have dinner in its restaurant we couldn’t help but notice the displays filled with cookies, pastries and pies. After all, you have to walk right through the patisserie if you want to get to the restaurant.  Since we have kind of a sweet tooth here at Cairo360 we... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3720/stock-zone-bargain-clothes-in-zamalek/ You can tell the economy is on the downfall when Zamalek is suddenly getting packed with stock shops. About three have opened up in the past month, Stock Zone being one of them. Located just across from Fostok and Matchbox, this area of Zamalek seems to be quite attractive for buyers looking for... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3714/casper-and-gambinis-another-memorable-branch-in-mall-of-arabia/ Whether Casper & Gambini’s goes east or west, whether it opens a new branch or just a home delivery outlet, it never fails to attract us every time we come across it; somewhat like a magnet drawing us in. And this is not due to a lack of places to go to; we were sold from our very first visit to... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:55:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3712/ice-watch-durable-watches-in-zamalek/ Just in case you have been living under a rock the past couple of years, well consider yourself seriously out of the loop because you missed out on all of Cairo’s watch trends. Yes, that's right, watch trends. We went from wooden models to plastic ones to slap ons. However, there is one brand... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:23:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3706/dar-el-maghreb-authentic-moroccan-hammam-in-mohandiseen/ There is absolutely nothing like the feeling of being freshly showered; clean and renewed, catching whiffs of shampoo and soap, even the occasional bout of body lotion that smells like being on a beach; sipping on coconut juice. Yes, as you can tell the yearning for summer is undeniable, and... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:28:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3709/itnoj-chic-accessories-in-city-stars/ It's true that accessories can either make or break an outfit, and as much as it is hard to find, classic attire is even harder to accessorize. This explains our delight when we stumbled upon the busily decorated display window of Itnoj in City Stars, only to find out its inside display more... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:27:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3704/chocolate-lounge-anas-al-alousi-exhibition/ Chocolate Lounge in Kempinski Nile never fails to impress with their art collections, in collaboration with Zamalek Art Gallery a new artist is featured almost every month. Though up until now most of the works have been paintings by Egyptian artists, this month brings Iraqi born Anas Al Alousi.... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:23:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3701/puff-pie-colourful-snacks-in-zamalek/ Located just around the corner from Mobinil in Zamalek, Puff Pie might be a bit difficult to find first time round. Sitting across from Roma Laundry, the interior of Puff Pie is black with a lot of bright yellow details. The venue itself is very small and therefore not really suitable for having... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:17:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3697/the-tie-shop-colourful-assortment-of-scarves-at-cairos-city-stars/ If you frequently purchase scarves in Cairo, you probably understand that a scarf has the ability to make or break an outfit. Located on the second floor of CityStars mall, The Tie Shop offers a colourful assortment of scarves in a variety of fabrics.The Tie Shop stocks chiffon scarves starting... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:23:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3684/samsonite-reliable-luggage-in-city-stars/ When it comes to travel luggage, some believe that the lighter the better; others put quality and style before anything else. Either way, a reliable travel bag is one of the top items on any travel list and though these are readily available in the expanding market of upscale, international... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:23:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3688/arjeela-a-pleasant-lebanese-restaurant-opens-in-zamalek/ Novotel in Zamalek is a considerably elusive hotel; there are no mainstream events that take place in it, and it has no outlets that are particularly known around town – let alone that are popular. So when we heard about Arjeela opening on its grounds there was more than a new venue to be curious... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:23:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3679/roma-pizza-2-go-the-latest-pizza-delivery-place-in-cairo/ It seems like the hunt for the best pizza in Cairo never stops.  Every time we think we’ve finally found the most delicious pizza, a new venue opens up and the hunt starts all over again. After being infatuated with the burgers from Buffalo Burger we decided to give their little sister, who... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:39:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3675/kriss-a-funky-beauty-salon-in-mohandiseen/ In theory there is nothing more relaxing than spending a morning or afternoon at a beauty salon to get pampered and spoiled. Numerous adverts, films and brochures give the impression that all it takes is to lie down and have someone take care of you. Of course, in real life we all know this is... Wed, 9 May 2012 14:18:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3672/femme-rochas-unassuming-jewellery-shop-in-zamalek/ Most likely to be overlooked on the street; barely noticeable amongst the crowd of similar looking shops and the bustle that defines Brazil Street in Zamalek, jewellery shop, Femme Rochas, caught our eye with a display of colourful stoned necklaces and interesting collection of rings.The shop... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:36:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3666/bread-basket-new-branch-opens-in-mohandiseen/ Bread lovers living in the vicinity of Gomhouria Square in Mohandiseen should consider themselves lucky as they live just around the corner from one of Cairo’s best bakeries. TBS may have the reputation around town for having the best bread but Bread Basket in Mohandiseen certainly is a strong... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:13:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3667/swan-lake-timeless-ballet-comes-to-cairo-opera-house/ Let’s say you’re a swan. And a charming prince professes his eternal affections for you, only then to stray with another swan who he swears – despite having an entirely different complexion – looks just like you. Would you forgive him?Since the 1877 production of Peter Illyich Tchaikovky’s Swan... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:13:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3659/im-not-there-d-cafs-absent-art-exhibit-at-townhouse-gallery/ For as long as there have been patrons of the arts, there have been others who fear its multi-faceted messages, censoring work from the public eye. The central component of D-CAF’s visual arts programme, 'I am Not There', aims to expose this very issue through an exhibit of unseen art.Sponsored... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:13:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3653/bua-khao-delicious-and-affordable-thai-food-in-maadi/ Cairo is constantly being introduced to new restaurants that promise authentic cuisines and one-of-a-kind experiences; however it is sad, but true, that most of these ventures fail to make the mark. Not Bua Khao, though. Just off Horreya Square in Maadi, this Thai restaurant is no secret to the... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 16:45:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3652/waffle-point-delicious-calorie-laden-waffles-in-heliopolis/ It's always a good idea to stop for a sweet snack after a long shopping trip. Although many waffle shops are popping up around the city, we decided to give Waffle Point in Heliopolis a go. Located on Al Thawra Street right before Al Thawra tunnel if you are coming from the Roxi area, Waffle... Wed, 4 Apr 2012 11:54:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3638/argento-colourful-jeans-and-sweaters-in-nasr-citys-genena-mall/ Everyone loves a good bargain, especially when it comes to everyday clothes. However, sometimes affordable prices comes with the great risk of lower quality. We stumbled upon Argento in Genena Mall, a shop that offers decent shirts and jeans at good prices but at questionable quality.The first... Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:02:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3645/zooba-new-zamalek-restaurant-making-egyptian-food-trendy/ Your daily doses of foul, taameya and koshary are found on pretty much every street corner in the city; in Zamalek though, they are a bit more difficult to come across because of all the sushi restaurants, cupcake shops and whatnot taking over. But there is good news for all out there who are... Thu, 5 Apr 2012 14:36:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3640/cairo-symphony-orchestra-classical-masterclasses-at-cairo-opera-house/ For classical aficionados, Ramzi Yassa is a household name that elicits pride and patriotism – and rightfully so. The celebrated pianist, with a career spanning over fifty years, garnered a rare, large showing at a recent concert at the Cairo Opera House, with a performance that was clean and... Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:02:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3632/la-maison-and-co-french-furniture-brand-in-designopolis/ La Maison & Co. sits in one of Designopolis’ prime locations on the front walk. The layout of the furniture shop is reminiscent of an old colonial house – a legacy of its former name La Maison Coloniale. Thankfully, it has been recently re-named and is now better known as La Maison & Co.,... Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:02:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3634/del-vento-quick-stop-italian-in-nasr-citys-genena-mall/ If you’re familiar with malls’ food courts during or around lunch time, then you probably have an idea of how crowded they can get. Luckily, you seldom become involved in a chair hunt at the new food court in Genena Mall; which provides a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of... Sun, 1 Apr 2012 17:07:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3596/accessorize-accessories-haven-in-mohandiseen/ In recent years we’ve seen Cairo’s shopping scene open up to international brands with H&M, Zara and so many others finally making their way to our humble Egyptian market. Among these brands that started popping up all over the city was popular British accessories chain Accessorize. Located on... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:00:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3631/maharaja-and-zen-zen-four-cuisine-asian-restaurant-in-maadi/ There’s no shortage of Asian-inspired restaurants in Cairo. Thai, Korean, Indian or Chinese cuisines are found everywhere and Maadi is no exception. However, choices can be a double-edged sword; where picking a single place to eat can be challenging. So when we heard of an Asian restaurant in... Sat, 31 Mar 2012 1:19:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3623/kasr-el-shouk-egyptian-restaurant-in-dokki-combining-new-and-old/ Many of us can become nostalgic for traditional Egyptian food, especially considering the amount of foreign cuisine that has engulfed Cairo. Classical Egyptian has been in danger of disappearing from the market but Kasr El Shouk in Dokki, continues to fly the flag with a menu that includes... Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:02:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3618/samir-and-ali-all-your-stationary-needs-at-citystars/ There is no shortage of stationery shops in Cairo, but finding one that stocks all your needs can be quite a difficult task. Located across from Spinney's in Citystars, Samir & Ali is a one-stop shop for all your stationery requirements. Upon entering, you might feel a little overwhelmed at the... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:30:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3613/khamsa-we-khmesa-new-five-cuisine-concept-restaurant-in-mohandiseen/ In an attempt to gain an edge over ever-increasing competition, concept restaurants in Cairo have become the norm and range from the intriguing to the downright ridiculous. There’s a thin line between the two, and newly opened Mohandiseen restaurant Khamsa We Khmesa is walking it like a... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:44:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3611/ps-cafe-new-restful-cafe-in-zamalek/ Everywhere you look in Cairo there is always a new café opening up and it usually happens at the speed of light. Take P.S Café in Zamalek for instance. Located just off of Brazil Street, P.S Café is fairly secluded from the chaotic traffic on 26th of July Street.The interior décor is quite funky... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:32:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3607/zamalek-art-gallery-paris-by-farghali-abdel-hafez/ Located in the heart of the island, Zamalek Art Gallery is currently exhibiting ‘Paris’ by revered Egyptian artist Farghali Abdel Hafez. Setting out to discover the intricacy within the relationship between certain cities and himself, Farghali has held a string of exhibitions starting in Venice,... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3609/divine-crystallized-energy-mystical-powers-of-stones-in-zamalek/ On a quiet corner, just behind Diwan just away from the hustle and bustle of 26th of July Street in Zamalek, lays the Divine Crystallised Energy jewellery shop with stands displaying different designs of necklaces, earrings and bracelets made up of all sorts of stones and crystals such as garnet,... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3604/pizza-bar-fairmont-heliopolis-and-towers-forgotten-restaurant/ Whenever Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers is mentioned in a discussion, all that comes to mind is elegance, modernity and perfection. Unfortunately though, at the time of our visit Pizza Bar did not meet these standards or our expectations. The restaurant is divided into two areas; indoors and... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:56:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3598/mados-big-bite-sandwiches-bark-louder-than-they-bite-in-maadi/ This delivery-only Maadi eatery boasts ’the most exquisite international cuisine’ consisting of huge sandwiches and salads. Unfortunately, our first experience with the ’biggest bite in town’ proved to be a trying one. Mado’s should worry less about quantity and more about quality.  It was a... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3599/fair-trade-egypt-handicrafts-from-all-over-egypt-in-one-zamalek-shop/ Located on a side street near L’Aubergine, Fair Trade Egypt hides away on the first floor of a building in Zamalek. In an area that cannot seem to get enough of boutique shops, we decided to revisit Fair Trade Egypt to see if it can still hold its own.The first thing you’ll notice when you walk... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:28:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3591/fabulous-moderately-priced-womens-wear-in-nasr-city/ If you are one of those people that likes to go on random shopping trips just to feel better about the world, you might often end up feeling bad about all the unnecessary purchases made with Cairo’s increasing prices. Luckily though, shops like Fabulous give us the opportunity to shop to our... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:55:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3579/flamenco-cafe-modest-hotel-cafe-in-zamalek/ For those of you who’ve frequented any of the three or four star hotels in Egypt, you would probably categorise Flamenco Café as another typical hotel venue. Located on the first floor of the Flamenco Hotel, just above Carmen Pub, Flamenco Café serves overpriced, medium proportioned meals and... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:37:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3586/black-rock-restaurant-confusing-new-steakhouse-in-zamalek/ It is always exciting to hear about a new restaurant opening up because it holds the potential of becoming the new favourite spot to grab lunch, catch up over a drink or go out on a date. Black Rock, on Al Kamel Mohamed Street in Zamalek, is categorised as a steakhouse and promises delicious... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3560/livres-de-france-charming-little-bookshop-in-maadi/ Bookstores are one of the many essential trademarks of Maadi. Indeed, one can almost expect to find a bookshop around each corner of each street. However, as is customary with the world of retail, there is sure to be some top contenders and, unfortunately, Livres De France is not one of the most... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:18:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3583/gallery-misr-tank-girl-by-nadine-hammam/ Every now and then you find an art exhibition in Cairo that is completely different from all the others, to the point where you can’t stop Tweeting about it or taking pictures to put up on Facebook. This is exactly what happened when we stepped into Gallery Misr where ‘Tank Girl’ by Nadine Hammam... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:44:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3559/burger-joint-popular-burger-chain-now-in-mohandiseen/ With somewhat of a cult following raising it high above other burger vendors around Cairo, Maadi’s branch of Burger Joint was bound to gain counterparts in other parts of the city. One such counterpart has emerged in Mohandiseen, sharing quarters with Makani in a quiet road that veers off of... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:04:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3576/le-figaro-zamalek-beauty-salon-stuck-in-time-warp/ If there is one shopping centre in Zamalek that is often neglected it’s the Degla shopping centre on Hassan Sabry Street. Many people are completely unaware of the existence of the centre and when you arrive there the entire place is often empty. Le Figaro is the one hairdresser located in the... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:04:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3568/halaket-el-samak-pick-your-own-seafood-restaurant-in-zamalek/ As you climb aboard the Nile City Boat in Zamalek, a full array of assorted cuisines awaits you. One such option is seafood restaurant Halaket El Samak, which shares an open air deck with Italian restaurant Carino’s. There’s also a closed seating area, but we opted for a table outside where the... Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:24:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3548/china-winds-weird-and-wonderful-chinese-food-in-maadi/ Finding good Chinese food is hard when most places tend to adapt to local tastes. China Winds, located in Maadi Degla, serves authentic Chinese food. The food is simplistic, fresh and above all delicious. Set in a villa about a block from Midan Degla, there is relatively little space in this... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:04:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3561/soho-local-boutique-fashion-in-zamalek/ The best thing about shopping in Zamalek is strolling past all the cute little boutiques the island has to offer. Usually they are relatively hidden and Soho absolutely deserves an award for being Cairo’s best hidden boutique shop. The shop is located in a courtyard just off Aziz Osman Street.... Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:02:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3543/the-giftery-the-online-solution-to-gift-giving-in-cairo/ It’s no secret that Cairo traffic is persistently getting worse by the day. The idea of running errands has become a painful and dreaded feat, unless you enjoy spending large portions of your day edging past cars, pedestrians and whatever else the streets throw at you. Occasions for gift-giving... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:04:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3549/arij-cheap-and-delicious-sudanese-food-in-dokki/ For weeks we’d heard rumours about an elusive Sudanese-Ethiopian restaurant somewhere in Dokki that serves delicious food. We immediately took to the streets asking every possible soul if they had ever heard of it. It was almost like treasure hunting. Naturally though, the best part comes when... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:04:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3544/etoile-mardini-enduring-textiles-outlet-in-dokki/ One of the oldest textile shops in Egypt, Etoile Mardini is in fact one of many sister shops. While the Mardini family has been in the textile business since the 1970s, the business is now divided between a number of shops: Etoile Mardini, Texmar, Radwan Mardini and Tayseer Mardini.The different... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:15:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3540/asia-boutique-asian-dining-at-the-safir-hotel-in-dokki/ When one hears the mention of a hotel restaurant in Cairo, images of quality, perfection, and impeccable service come to mind; along with fantasies of sumptuous food and good music in. Unfortunately though, Asia Boutique in Dokki fails to meet these expectations. An outlet of the Safir Hotel, the... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:02:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3517/zafir-locally-designed-egyptian-t-shirts-in-zamalek/ Part of the cluster of shops that are often changing ownership on the corner of Taha Hussien Street and Marashly Street in Zamalek, Zafir has held its own since 2006. A considerably small shop with nothing more than a few racks and shelves, it sells t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts with typically... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:27:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/3530/o-bar-ladies-night-at-the-fairmont-nile-city-in-cairo/ We always get excited when a new bar opens up in Cairo. We get especially excited when said bar is located in the Fairmont Nile City. Prior to its opening, O Bar was already the talk of the town, not least because of its creative launch invitations; they were so exclusive they became the most... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:27:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3522/beauty-salon-josy-decent-spa-treatments-in-maadi/ There are three main reasons why women go to beauty salons; they’ve either had a truly awful day, they received a gift certificate, or it is for a special occasion. On this occasion, Beauty Salon Josy was visited for every one of those reasons. For those who have never been, Josy is hidden away... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:27:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3524/tutti-matti-new-italian-restaurant-in-maadi/ The newest addition to Road 9 in Maadi comes in the form of an Italian restaurant and café. Located on the increasingly popular stretch on the usually less-explored territories beyond  McDonald’s, Tutti Matti seems to offer more than it delivers.Having been under the impression that it was a new... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:27:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3523/waffle-bees-quality-waffles-made-fast-in-mohandiseen/ The invention we call the waffle drives this reviewer crazy. Every time we find a waffle place, we have no hesitation in darting in and trying everything it has to offer. In fact, waffles have slowly but surely become this reviewers favourite sweet in Cairo. Located in Mohandiseen behind the... Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:08:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3502/la-borsa-colourful-shoe-shop-in-nasr-citys-genena-mall/ If you are anything like this reviewer, you equally enjoy and dread shoe shopping. We know how tempting it is to treat yourself to a nice pair of shoes every now and then, but we also understand that that said treat often comes at a not-so-little price. Cairo's prices are growing at a frantic... Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:43:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3516/pomodoro-possibly-the-best-seafood-pasta-in-downtown-cairo/ Delicious spaghetti in clam sauce is but wishful thinking in Cairo, right? Think again. A hidden restaurant inconspicuously located off Bab El Louk and nearby El Horreya serves the best seafood pasta south of Alexandria. Two years ago, Cairo 360 visited Pomodoro when it was just a baladi street... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:27:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3511/al-azhar-chinese-restaurant-authentic-chinese-cuisine-and-uyghur-style/ True foodies are forever exasperated at the fact that most Chinese restaurants in Cairo serve a westernised version of the cuisine. Some Chinese students at Al Azhar University came to the same conclusion and opened up their own restaurant close to their dorms, where one can experience... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:27:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3506/the-loft-gallery-a-treasure-chest-of-furniture-and-accessories-in-zamalek/ Walking down narrow Sayed El Bakry Street and up the stairs of an old building, across from Sufi Bookstore, the Loft Gallery is located. With high ceilings and a hearty wooden door, enter into the cluttered world of mesmerising home accessories.Opened in 2002 by Hani Gamil, an Egyptian interior... Wed, 7 Mar 2012 20:46:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3497/arabica-cafe-a-pleasantly-surprising-cafe-in-zamalek/ In a city where alcohol is not a priority nor particularly encouraged, the number of available cafés comes as no surprise. Where else would people meet up and hang out, or even go on a date? With this being said however, not all those coffee shops out there work to achieve the highest of... Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:37:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3498/safar-khan-gallery-la-belle-epoque-by-katherine-bakhoum/ Once upon a time Cairo was a magical city attracting artists, writers and literati from all over the world. The city was a perfect mix between Eastern culture and modern culture. The Eastern culture was to be found in the old parts of the city with its old mosques, houses and street culture. On... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:03:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3494/the-bootcamp-new-outdoor-workout-classes-take-cairo-by-storm/ There’s no doubt that most of us have put on some weight the past couple of months. The terribly long winter that has taken over Cairo asks for warm comfort food and snuggling up in front of the TV. As every year, spring will probably take us by surprise and we give it just a few weeks before you... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:03:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3487/miss-sara-unique-handbags-in-nasr-citys-genena-mall/ Shopping for a new pair of shoes or a trendy purse can be the perfect break from a stressful week, especially when the said purse is shining with twinkling jewellery. Miss Sara in Nasr City’s Genena Mall has plenty of such examples, where the shop isn’t exactly fond of simplicity. At first, Miss... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:32:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3483/altay-fashion-conscious-accessories-shop-in-zamalek/ It’s no secret that Zamalek is chock-full of accessory shops and boutiques. In such an area where you can find two accessory shops open next to each other, competition is sure to be high and cut throat. However, it is safe to say that Altay, a tiny boutique located just off of Mansour Mohamed... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:03:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3489/la-trattoria-classic-italian-restaurant-in-zamalek/ In a city like Cairo, where every little thing is at your doorstep, Italian food is not a lacking commodity. The amount of pizzerias in Cairo alone is a daunting thought. La Trattoria on Marashly St in Zamalek does a fine job, and holds its own in claiming to offer the best Italian in... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:03:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/3476/bamboo-kitschy-after-hours-club-in-giza/ Taking up the ground floor of the Trianon boat in Giza, Bamboo is just a few steps downstairs from the increasingly popular Yasso. The club hopes to stay open with one big difference from its upstairs neighbour, and most others; Bamboo is slanted as an after-hours club.The club is is open until... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:03:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3464/abo-ammar-el-soury-addicitive-syrian-food-in-mohandiseen/ In a country where satisfaction through food is paramount and laziness often suppresses the desire to cook, we –like many other Cairenes- are hard to please. It’s no coincidence that restaurants frequent the Cairo 360 pages more than any other type of venue; we just love to eat. We’re proud of... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:03:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3467/c-and-c-affordable-solutions-for-your-footwear-needs-in-nasr-city/ Cairo's streets are exceptionally tough on footwear, making it a necessity to replace one's shoes every once in a while. This can be traced back to the fact that most affordable shoes available in Cairo come in mediocre-to-low quality. Located on the second floor of Genena Mall in Nasr City, C &... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:05:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3460/nūn-center-intense-yoga-classes-in-zamalek/ We have been a bit infatuated with Nūn Center in Zamalek lately. It’s such a calm haven amidst a bustling Zamalek, so we can’t help but visit every once in a while looking for escape. Last time we visited we had the Chi Nei Tsang treatment and this time we opted for the yoga class by Chirayu. For... Thu, 1 Mar 2012 15:42:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3459/filini-luxurious-italian-dining-at-raddison-blu-hotel-in-heliopolis/ Guided by a nice hostess who insisted on speaking in English, we entered Filini in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Heliopolis and immediately noticed the shades of cream and brown, neat table settings, simple glass beaded curtains and lighting with contrasting crimson red and pink pictures on the... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:07:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3453/habayeb-el-sayeda-delicious-local-meat-dishes-in-sayeda-zeinab/ Having lived in Cairo for a while now, this reviewer often longs for fresh, succulent meat. Furthermore, the ubiquitous sight of skinned livestock and unrefrigerated meat does not always get one excited to sample Cairo’s meatier dishes. Yet some respite can be found in a lesser known eatery... Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:32:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3456/gezirah-art-center-winter-garden/ The Japanese craze took over Cairo a long time ago in the form of sushi. It seems like we can’t get enough of this Japanese delicacy. However, Japan has much more to offer than just raw fish on rice. To prove that, the Japanese Cultural Centre is presenting the exhibition 'Winter Garden: The... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:07:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3447/home-sense-kitchenware-and-gifts-in-sheraton-heliopolis/ On the busy Khaled Ibn El Walid street in Sheraton Heliopolis, lays a colourful cosy shop with a house logo drawn on its sign that says it all.Before you enter Home Sense, the eye-catching window display warms you up with the colour-coordinating items showing off the variety of products that have... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:07:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3451/pasto-freshly-made-pasta-dishes-in-nasr-city/ Cairo’s newest food court addition in Genena Mall in Nasr City hosts a variety of restaurants that are more than your average fast food brands. With McDonald’s still located on the ground floor and the new Cook Door in the fourth floor representing the fast food options, the new food court... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:38:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3442/unita-cafe-gaudily-decorated-cafe-in-mohandiseen/ If there is one thing the neighbourhood of Mohandiseen doesn’t lack it’s the presence of cafés. That’s especially true of the area between and around Aswan Square off of Gamaat El Dowal Street is. Unita café is located just underneath the Atlas Zamalek Hotel and you can spot it by the relatively... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:24:47 EET 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, 29 Feb 2012 14:48:18 EET 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... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:07:48 EET 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3397/zucchini-outdoor-dining-at-mall-of-arabia/ Located inside Mall of Arabia in 6th of October City, Zucchini stands out at Gate 19 with its white and purple signage against a bare brick wall by Paul’s, where you are surrounded either side by the mall’s food court  and the fountain area. The restaurant as a whole has a very classic feel to... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:35:24 EET 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 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3382/joy-luck-chinese-restaurant-modest-restaurant-in-maadi/ Located on Maadi’s Road 233, Joy Luck Chinese restaurant offers delicious plates at reasonable prices. Do not be turned off by the proximity of the pet shop Egy Puppy - there are no parakeets on the menu.It would be very easy to miss this unassuming Chinese restaurant while walking down Road 233.... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:34:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3380/nevin-altmann-crafts-handicrafts-from-siwa-in-zamalek/ The story of Nevin Altmann started in 1988 when she travelled to the Siwa oasis and discovered the local handmade crafts and embroideries. The idea that this ancient art and tradition was on the brink of extinction inspired Altmann to work with the women of Siwa to bring their craft to Cairo in... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3366/kafe-kalik-new-caribbean-cafe-in-zamalek/ New cafés keep popping up along the Cairo horizon at the speed of light. Unfortunately, most of them have nothing new to offer.  So imagine how excited we were when we heard a Caribbean café with Bahamian cuisine was opening in Zamalek. Kafe Kalik is located on Bahgat Ali Street across from the... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3370/a-bite-to-go-new-simple-sandwich-shop-in-mohandiseen/ It’s no real surprise that in a city that moves at the chaotic speed that Cairo does, the sandwich is probably the most utilised culinary option for Cairenes. Tragically lost amongst the sea of flashing shopfronts on Gameat El Dowal Street in Mohandiseen, A Bite to Go takes the simplicity of a... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3363/blanche-cadeaux-childrens-wear-at-genena-mall-in-nasr-city/ With gift shops and casual wear retailers dominating most of its space, getting kid’s wear might be a hard task to cross off of your shopping list when shopping at Genena Mall in Nasr City. Thus, when one finds a promising looking shop like Blanche Cadeaux on the mall’s second floor, it’s... Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EET 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3355/el-karnak-intense-oriental-sweets-and-puddings-in-downtown-cairo/ Cairenes love sweets, and consequently there are a plethora of famous bakeries and dessert venues in Downtown Cairo. Your average Cairene frequents the usual places like El Abd in order to satisfy his/her insatiable sweet tooth, yet the locals and true dessert aficionados opt for the longer... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:24:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3344/casino-cafe-restaurant-with-stunning-nile-view-in-giza/ Visiting Cairo without visiting the Nile is like going to New York City without seeing the Statue of Liberty. Among the myriad of dining venues that offer a Nile side view, Casino was this reviewer's choice. Located right at the beginning of the Giza Corniche after El Bahr El Aazam’s tunnel,... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:04:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3353/sufi-new-cafe-and-bookshop-in-zamalek/ Over the last century, Downtown Cairo has been known for its numerous literary hotspots, where writers, artists and intellectuals would gather in one of the many cafés and discuss art, literature, politics and life. The January 25th revolution has reignited this spirit, and venues all over the... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:04:53 EET 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3339/city-drink-egyptian-juices-and-milkshakes-and-smoothies-in-dokki/ Fresh juice stands are a dime-a-dozen in Cairo, and some are rightfully considered better than others.  A few might even be bona-fide must-visit spots on a tour of the city.  But more often than not, these local spots are tiny hole-in-the-wall establishments, recognizable by their single counters... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:36:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3337/gringos-burrito-grill-new-mexican-food-in-maadi/ In Cairo, just about anything consisting of onions and peppers is considered Mexican cuisine. Gringos Burrito Grill in Maadi provides a much needed alternative to the dull veggie mix that many other restaurants try unsuccessfully to pass off as Mexican food. As Gringos Burrito Grill is delivery... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:04:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3341/azzaro-classic-syle-from-french-menswear-brand-in-maadi/ Located in City Centre in Maadi, Azzaro offers classic, smart menswear to Cairo. This isn’t to say it’s all suits and ties, as the lines there have a slight casual twist to them. The price range will seem steep at first glance, but when you take into account the sleek, smart clothes, you realise... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:04:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3334/kiks-stylish-and-affordable-coats-in-nasr-city/ As global brands raid Cairo’s competitive fashion market with premium quality fabrics and internationally loved fads, local or lesser known shops can take advantage of the need for more shopper-friendly prices. Kiks in Genena Mall is a shop that presents exactly that in its new winter collection... Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:39:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3332/o-sushi-innovative-sushi-restaurant-in-giza/ Giza Street is undoubtedly one of the busiest and loudest streets in Cairo. To counter-balance this inconvenience, O Sushi attempts to present itself as a place where you can have a nice, relaxing sushi dinner. The restaurant is relatively small and can roughly host a dozen diners. The soft... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:26 EET 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3327/much-more-colourful-accessories-in-nasr-citys-genena-mall/ Cairo isn’t a cheap place to shop by any stretch of the imagination, but for all the expensive shops that hold us shopaholics for ransom, there are much more moderately priced alternatives like Much More, which offers a nice collection of accessories and gifts under one pink roof.Much More is... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:32:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3318/pinkberry-fresh-frozen-yoghurt-treats-in-citystars/ Though it’s not the first frozen yoghurt shop to open up in Cairo, Pinkberry is actually considered by many to be the original frozen yoghurt chain. It took Pinkberry only seven years to take over the world with their yoghurt-infused swirls. Now open in Egypt, you can find its first branch in... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3322/gouthe-international-fine-dining-in-mohandiseen/ There are more cafés and restaurants around Aswan Square in Mohandiseen than there should be in such a small area. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Tornado Café, Lobo Corner and El Omda are just a few of the spots located in the area. The latest addition is Gouthé, a restaurant and patisserie where you... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3293/kfc-dokki-fast-food-branch-run-by-the-hearing-impaired/ No doubt, many of you will read this article, raise an eyebrow and ask, why is Cairo 360 reviewing KFC when there are so many more interesting restaurants to write about? Well for starters, we like to indulge in unhealthy fried food occasionally. Secondly, and most importantly, this is not just a... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:43:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3298/dajjaji-delicious-chicken-delivery-in-nasr-city/ With fast food joints at every corner, each venue tries to stand out by claiming to offer the fastest delivery service or having the greasiest sandwiches. However, few really succeed in providing a memorable experience. Dajjaji is one chicken delivery restaurant in Nasr City that presents a new... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:48:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3296/pink-cats-basic-and-moderately-priced-womens-wear-in-nasr-city/ When it comes to moderately priced clothing, there are a few shops that this reviewer likes to drop by every now and then. Pink Cats is one such shop. Located within walking distance from Cairo's mammoth Citystars mall, Pink Cats offers a cool variety of winter wardrobe staples at reasonable... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:52:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3294/south-corner-pleasant-terrace-lunch-in-downtown-cairo/ On a clear, sunny day, strolling around Downtown Cairo in the afternoon can be quite entertaining. The only problem with the area is that it is difficult to find a place to have a nice lunch or breakfast at if you’re not familiar with the neighbourhood. South Corner is a café located in the Borsa... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3309/b-and-d-new-toy-shop-in-mall-of-arabia/ Another massive shop has opened in Mall of Arabia, this time catering exclusively to kids with its rows of toys, clothing and school gear. B & D was fairly new at the time of this reviewer’s visit; so new in fact that few of the items on display had price tags. This reviewer suspected that this... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3315/zeitouna-lebanese-bistro-expert-cooking-classes-in-lebanese-cuisine/ It’s not every day that the Cairo 360 team is invited into a restaurant’s kitchen, and being the food experts we like to think we are, we jumped at the opportunity when Zeitouna Lebanese Bistro invited us along with nine other culinary fans to try our hand at recreating their signature... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3306/left-bank-chic-nile-side-cafe-and-restaurant-in-zamalek/ It seems that most new venues in Cairo don’t understand that it takes more than a bunch of tables, chairs and a menu to make a restaurant. Thankfully, the newly opened Left Bank takes dining seriously. The concept of Left Bank has been carefully devised and implemented; that’s exactly why we fell... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:58:33 EET 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/article/restaurants/3297/al-asly-authentic-alexandrian-liver-in-maadi/ Assuming the food is halfway decent, it always adds something to a restaurant’s appeal when the chefs, owners and managers have an obvious personal attachment to their product. When the food becomes a source of pride; it is just that much more enjoyable.  In that same vein, a couple of... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:49:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3300/virgin-megastore-music-and-multimedia-now-in-mall-of-arabia/ With illegal music and film downloads becoming the cheaper and easier norm and SOPA breathing down the necks of the proprietors of such services, the second branch of Virgin Megastore to open in Cairo has arrived at an apt time. 6th of October City has been gifted a spectacularly stocked... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:03:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3288/melodies-new-italian-restaurant-chain-in-new-cairo/ In the summer, the restaurant boulevard of Downtown Mall in Fifth Settlement is pretty cosy. All consecutive restaurants are closely knit and the terraces are filled. In wintertime, though, it is often just as deserted as the rest of the mall. Melodies is located next to Lebanese restaurant... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:12:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3279/craffle-sweet-but-sloppy-waffles-and-crepes-in-maadi/ Yes, the name does indeed sound a bit odd, and it took us a while before figuring out the ingenious word play. Located on Road 233 close to Egy Puppy in Maadi, Craffle is a teeny tiny crêpe and waffle place. The interior is nothing special to write home about; the overall venue actually looks a... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:03:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3280/ranet-kholkhal-handicrafts-and-pottery-in-mohandiseen/ There's definitely more to Egypt than just Cairo. There are still lots of tribes occupying the oases and Sinai who thrive on their own culture and art. Of course, it's really cool to visit one of these places yourself and stock up your car with local pottery and lamps; but if you can’t make it... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:03:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3277/lobo-corner-quiet-italian-restaurant-in-mohandiseen/ Sharing premises with Egyptian restaurant El Omda on El Gazaer Street in Mohandiseen, the peculiarly named Lobo Corner offers Italian cuisine. Both restaurants are afforded separate indoor areas, but they share a small outdoor area that is clean and quiet. Lobo’s interior is pleasantly quaint and... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:03:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3270/pull-and-bear-trendy-and-affordable-casual-wear-in-citystars/ For months and months, we passed by an empty shop whose lonely signage promised a Pull & Bear. We were forced into believing that patience is a virtue and when we saw construction workers walking in and out, we knew it wouldn’t be long. Then finally, Pull & Bear Citystars opened its doors. With... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:03:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3265/picasso-gallery-samir-fouad/ Samir Fouad’s latest exhibition ‘From Homeland to Heaven’ opened recently at Picasso Gallery in Zamalek to a full crowd, intrigued by the fusion of his paintings with the works of Egyptian poet Amin Haddad.The exhibition derives its title from the name of one of Haddad’s poems. The moment you... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:52:45 EET 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3260/pronovias-international-bridal-franchise-shop-in-mohandiseen/ If there is one thing that women absolutely love; it’s dresses. We grew up watching films about princesses in gorgeous gowns while striding down stairs. Every time we see a red carpet event, we are jealous of all the actresses shining in their million-dollar dresses. Alas, real life isn’t a... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:19:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3258/crazy-witch-new-fast-food-joint-in-sakanat-el-maadi/ When you hear the words ’block party,’ you’re more likely to think of Dave Chappelle than chicken crispy sandwiches, which made the recent opening of Crazy Witch on Road Nine in Maadi that much more peculiar and amusing. In between local foul and falafel hole-in-the-wall joints and the... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:52:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3254/cest-moi-affordable-gifts-in-nasr-citys-genena-mall/ Cairo is full of gift shops invading every mall, so it takes more than a few helium balloons to attract this savvy shopper’s attention. In Genena Mall, C'est Moi definitely succeeds in doing so by having two branches in the mall, crammed with every kind of gift from SpongeBob mugs to pure crystal... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:36:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3251/lan-yuan-lifeless-chinese-restaurant-in-maadi/ It might be several years old, but some of you must have seen the film Se7en once upon a time. To refresh your memory; it was about policemen Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman chasing down a serial killer who murdered according to the seven deadly sins. You might remember the scene where Morgan... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:10:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3242/farah-kawaraa-soup-and-stuffed-pigeon-in-mohandiseen/ There’s no shortage of options in restaurants and cafés in the Cairo neighbourhood of Mohandiseen, especially on Gamaat El Dowal Street. There are dining venues left and right, all trying to out-flash each other to catch the attention of passersby. Situated at the Sudan Street end of Gamaat El... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:52:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3239/safar-khan-gallery-khaled-hafez/ Egyptian artist Khaled Hafez’s latest exhibition launched at Safar Khan Gallery in Zamalek this Tuesday, January 10th. Titled ‘On Codes, Symbols and the Stockholm Syndrome’, the exhibition showcases twelve paintings, most of which are large, imposing pieces, in the gallery’s confined space.... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:30:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3234/sud-buffet-dining-with-a-nile-view-in-zamalek/ There are times in life when you simply have to spoil yourself and those around you. For instance, when it’s Christmas and all your relatives on the other side of the world seemed to have forgotten about you (seriously, you can send gifts through FedEx) or because you have a best friend who just... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:17:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3223/the-salad-light-and-healthy-snacks-in-heliopolis/ Let’s face it; in a city like Cairo, keeping a slim figure and eating healthy is quite difficult. The city is blessed with a zillion restaurants and with 24-hour delivery options, slogging in the kitchen, cooking yourself a meal and ending up with a dirty dish makes no sense. The downside is that... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:08:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3229/mazaher-at-makan-intimate-zar-music-performances/ Cairo’s concert scene is diverse; on any given day you can find a concert showcasing the latest in contemporary Egyptian music and global sounds from hip-hop and reggae traditions. The friendly crew of managers at Makan – located at 1, Saad Zaghloul Street, across from the eponymously named tomb... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:08:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3227/egy-puppy-pet-supplies-haven-in-maadi/ Cairo is home to a zillion cats and dogs (that's an accurate estimate, by the way). Most of them are quite unfortunate and have to scavenge the streets looking for food and generally live a hard-knock life. Some  are luckier and have a house to call their home where they are fostered and spoiled... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:57:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3224/milk-bar-dairy-infused-refreshments-at-citystars/ When we were young, we were told that milk is good for us. As a child, you are forced into your one cup of dairy a day to keep the doctor away. They promise you strong, blindingly white teeth and titanium bones. Then, as you get older you find out that almost every diet tells you to stay away... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:08:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3218/chocolate-lounge-at-the-kempinski-ayman-el-semary/ It’s almost become a tradition now; every month, Zamalek Art Gallery and the Kempinski Nile Hotel join forces to present the works of an artist in the Chocolate Lounge. This month, the artist is Ayman El Semary, a well-known figure on the Egyptian art scene who has made a name for himself abroad... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:25:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3213/peking-simple-and-standard-chinese-cuisine-in-heliopolis/ One misconception amongst Cairenes that needs to be dispelled is this idea that all Chinese restaurants are the same. There’s such a thing as high-end Chinese cuisine, and there’s a difference between that and Chinese takeaway. Peking, a popular Chinese restaurant chain in Cairo, leans more... Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:38:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3217/goelia-new-womens-wear-brand-now-in-mall-of-arabia/ Located in the latest section to open in Cairo's Mall of Arabia (next to GAP), Goelia is a recently opened women’s wear shop that had this reviewer slightly confused. Although the shop was flanked by large posters announcing its recent opening and celebrating with balloons, a sale of up to 50%... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:08:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3205/momen-all-egyptian-fast-food-chain-in-cairos-citystars/ Mo'men was the first fast food joint that popped up in this reviewer's mind when the craving for calorie-infested sandwiches and burgers kicked in. Located in the food court of the first floor of Citystars' Phase 2, Mo'men offers chicken, beef and seafood sandwiches at relatively cheap prices.We... Thu, 5 Jan 2012 13:41:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3207/la-sirena-tiny-and-cosy-seafood-restaurant-in-heliopolis/ They say good things come in small packages. If you could apply this proverb to restaurants as well, then it perfectly describes La Sirena in Heliopolis. It is perhaps one of the smallest restaurants we have ever been to, but it was also one of the best restaurants we have ever eaten at in Cairo.... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:08:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3200/taza-popular-egyptian-shawerma-in-dokki/ As the long stretch of road that straddles the borders of Mohandiseen and Dokki, Tahrir Street is home to a variety of Egyptian restaurants and food vendors. You can find everything from Koshary El Tahrir to small liver and sausage sandwich stands hidden in the side roads. Taza is a shawerma... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:46:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3199/akher-el-ankoud-affordable-gifts-in-nasr-citys-genena-mall/ Finding a good bargain entails finding quality goods at the lowest price. This isn’t an easy task in Egypt, which is why shops like Akher El Ankoud in Genena Mall are usually packed with fellow bargain hunters.There isn't anything that this shop doesn't sell. Apart from clothes, you'd find... Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:57:25 EET 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3192/al-baik-delicious-deep-fried-chicken-meals-in-cairos-citystars/ Fast food is this reviewer's favourite comfort food. Whenever the going gets tough, we know that we are always a phone call away from ordering eatable bliss. We decided to try Al-Baik and we weren't in the least bit disappointed. The menu features a few chicken sandwiches, chicken meals and a... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:38:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3159/four-seasons-cairo-at-the-first-residence-spa-pricey-but-worth-it/ This reviewer’s experience at the Giza-located Four Seasons First Residence Spa was a little like finding the Holy Grail of spas in Cairo: the spa was so luxurious and impeccable, we had separation anxiety within minutes of leaving.Located on the third floor of First Mall (you can access it from... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:39:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3177/samir-william-beauty-and-cosmetics-haven-in-heliopolis/ Looks can be very deceiving.  Take Samir Williams for instance. From the outside, this inconspicuous shop on Korba Street in the Roxy area of Heliopolis looks like an ordinary pharmacy. However, inside it’s huge shop filled with makeup, hair appliances and real hair extensions. The front of the... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:39:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3174/chop-chop-new-asian-restaurant-in-giza/ Two new restaurants have opened on Ibn Kathyr Street in Giza; Chop Chop and Asha’s share quarters on the ground floor of the Suez Canal Tower. Upon strolling through the joint entrance, a kind hostess will brandish both menus to help you make your choice, before leading you to a table on one of... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:39:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3158/vero-moda-festive-party-wear-at-mall-of-arabia/ Like pretty much every shop in this city, the newly opened Vero Moda branch in Mall of Arabia has tapped into the festive spirit with a collection of Christmas-inspired winter clothing and New Year’s Eve appropriate party dresses, all for less than 1000LE.Located across from Gate 5, Vero Moda’s... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:53:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3166/dress-for-less-new-clothes-and-accessories-outlet-in-tiba-mall/ Seeing the sale sign on a shop window is a happy occasion for all shoppers. Even better, imagine if the sale continued throughout the whole year? Imagine no more, because Dress for Less in the newly reopened Tiba Mall in Nasr City has exactly that. As its name suggests, Dress for Less offers... Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:36:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3165/le-chalet-swiss-food-for-cairos-winter-in-giza/ Inspired by Cairo winter weather and the festive season, we were longing for some good-old winter food. Switzerland is known for its glorious ski slopes, wonderful watches, the UN headquarters on a more boring note, and cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. They don’t just eat it; no they melt it, mix... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:43:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3160/yatsa-new-pasta-restaurant-at-mall-of-arabia/ As Mall of Arabia in 6th of October City grows into its own, more and more interesting dining venues are opening up. Located opposite the impressive Pestle and Mortar is newly opened restaurant Yatsa. Offering a range of pasta dishes and international cuisine, the restaurant’s open area stands... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:14:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3157/loccitane-en-provence-natural-french-skincare-line-now-in-mall-of-arabia/ If you’re a fan of homemade natural skincare products with fresh organic scents, chances are you might go gaga inside L’Occitane En Provence. Founded in Manosque, France 1976, L’Occitane en Provence’s philosophy is to spread Mediterranean well being with unique home, body and face products.  With... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:24:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3155/fashat-somaya-quaint-egyptian-restaurant-in-downtown-cairo/ You know those little alleys between buildings that you never bother to enter? At first glance, they're filled with uninteresting shops or ahwas. Well, sometimes you should just be brave and walk through those alleys; you never know what you might find. We did one day and found an adorable little... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:06:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3154/nail-fashion-comfy-nail-salon-in-citystars/ Love it or hate it, we all end up in Citystars in Heliopolis every once in a while to score some new goods. Sometimes, there are good reasons to go (such as the constant flow of new openings, like American Eagle) and sometimes you are forced by your friends to tag along. After strolling around... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:24:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3147/cairo-opera-house-the-nutcracker/ Even if you are not a fan of the festive season, the positive side is that a lot of activities are taking place around Cairo. The Cairo Opera House is currently hosting the classic ballet the Nutcracker until December 28th. The Cairo Opera Ballet Company and the Cairo Opera Orchestra have joined... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:24:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3145/jack-and-jones-trend-following-menswear-in-mohandiseen/ The word ‘trendy’ is so exasperatingly meaningless, but the pursuit to be exactly that is a relentless and unforgiving one; no more so than in Cairo. Syria Street in Mohandiseen isn’t short on trend-following merchants, and Jack & Jones is one of the flashier stops on the busy street. Sharing... Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:39:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3134/american-eagle-outfitters-us-clothing-brand-arrives-in-cairos-citystars/ If you’ve travelled to the US, then you’ve probably heard about American Eagle Outfitters. Their Broadway flagship store on Times Square is the place to go for your fifteen minutes of fame. They take your picture in the shop, and a few minutes later you appear larger than life on the billboard... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:24:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3133/shawermer-flashy-shawerma-joint-in-mohandiseen/ Located opposite the National Bank of Egypt in Mohandiseen, showy shawerma restaurant Shawermer on Syria Street (try saying that really fast three times) sits quite proudly with its slick black, red and yellow signage. Inside, the economically sized area holds a large kitchen at the back and a... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:44:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3127/marble-slab-creamery-ice-cream-creations-at-your-command-in-dandy-mall/ Dandy Mall is filling out pretty nicely, and its latest addition is international ice cream vendor Marble Slab. Having made its way from the US to the Gulf, Marble Slab has been eagerly awaited by fans in Cairo. This is the first of what is likely to be many branches in the city sits across from... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:24:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3126/jacques-moreno-plush-beauty-salon-in-dodgy-zamalek-mall/ If you haven’t been to the Yamama Centre in Zamalek in a while, you may not recognize it now. The entire centre has been revamped and voilà, it almost looks like a decent shopping mall – or at least the first two floors do; everything above still looks dodgy. Though most of the shops aren’t that... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:01:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/3120/kings-bar-hotel-bar-with-baladi-vibes-in-downtown-cairo/ The borsa area is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas in Downtown Cairo. It's clean with even pavements, the buildings are well-preserved and the area is rarely crowded. Exactly how we like it. One of the landmark buildings in this area is the Cosmopolitan Hotel. It was designed by... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:38:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3121/au-petit-bistro-tiny-french-dining-spot-in-mohandiseen/ Located on an inconspicuous restaurant street just off of Thawra Street in Mohandiseen, Au Petit Bistro is a small and cosy restaurant that’s easily spottable next to the blue signage of Melouk Bar next door. The dining venue is quite small but doesn’t feel cramped. Simple white-clothed tables... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:34:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3113/sports-mall-variety-of-sportswear-and-equipment-in-nasr-city/ With sportswear brands all over Cairo, you can easily find high-quality clothing by trusted brands like Adidas and Nike. However, with so many options to choose from all over Cairo, it can be hard to have a comprehensive shopping experience.  With branches in Mohandiseen and Nasr City, Sports... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:46:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3117/bram-questionable-dining-spot-opens-in-zamalek/ It was bound to happen someday. Being a food critic is the best job in the world; you eat out all week, write an article about it and get paid. Another great aspect of the job is that your friends like you more because you take them out for dinner the entire week. Writing a 400- to 600-word... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:26:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3108/dishes-new-international-cuisine-in-maadi-degla/ If you regularly seek out the best food Cairo has to offer, chances are you have been disappointed with food that is overpriced, underwhelming; or both.  Luckily, new dining spots are opening up around Cairo, meaning you’re less likely to waste a day’s pay on a mediocre burger.The latest entry to... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:26:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3111/zamalek-art-gallery-zeinab-el-sageny-exhibition/ Zamalek Art Gallery never fails to deliver when it comes to interesting new art exhibitions. The gallery is always up-to-date and showcases the work of famous artists and new talents alike. This December, the paintings of the renowned artist Zeinab Al Sageny are being exhibited in the gallery.... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:26:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3098/cocoon-new-mediterranean-cuisine-in-maadi/  Driving along the Maadi Corniche, you’re likely to spot the Nile-side restaurants and clubs along the road every 100 metres or so. Go one street East of the Corniche behind the Sofitel; and you will find a mix of big commercial complexes and half-completed construction projects. Right in the... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:26:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3090/zeitouna-lebanese-bistro-new-lebanese-bistro-opens-in-nile-city-mall/ There’s no shortage of Lebanese cuisine on offer in Cairo, but there aren’t too many that break out of gimmicked sandwiches or dishes. Over in Nile City Towers, however, Zeitouna Lebanese Bistro's creative menu has touches of flair and inventiveness without losing sight of the cores of fine... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:26:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3093/lehnert-and-landrock-bookshop-of-treasures-in-downtown-cairo/ These days, too many people in Egypt are calling themselves professional photographers because they own a DSLR camera or know how to use Photoshop. Meanwhile, the art of classic photography seems to have died.  About 100 years BP (Before Photoshop), photography was still a serious art form that... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:26:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/3083/nun-center-soothing-alternative-therapy-in-zamalek/ If you're experiencing emotional, mental or physical stress and would like an alternative form of therapy to deal with it, the recently opened Nūn Center has come to the rescue. The centre offers various activities such as yoga classes and contemporary dance classes, in addition to treatments... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:37:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3084/contemporary-image-collective-hydrarchy-transitional-and-transformative-seas/ Tucked away in an inconspicuous building in Downtown Cairo, is the Contemporary Image Collective (CIC) gallery – host of a new group exhibition called ‘Hydrarchy: Transitional and Transformative Seas’. Launched on Friday, December 9th, the exhibition will continue until January 7th,... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:21:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3079/safar-khan-gamal-meleka/ Although it’s one of the smallest art gallery spaces in Cairo, Safarkhan in Zamalek never disappoints with its new and exciting art exhibitions. This month, the gallery is hosting the work of Gamal Meleka. Meleka was born in Egypt but has spent most of his adult life in Italy, where he is a... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:28:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3072/ashas-quality-indian-dining-in-giza/ Located in Giza, Asha’s is the latest Indian cuisine endeavour to open in Cairo. If the name reminds you of that song ‘Brimful of Asha on the 45’, then you are spot on. Both the song and the restaurant are named after Indian singer Asha Bhosle. All the dishes at Asha’s are the personal recipes of... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:50:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3073/bodique-comfortable-lingerie-and-sleepwear-in-citystars/ With branches in Citystars, Mall of Arabia, Mohandiseen and Golf City Mall in Oboor City, Bodique is a women’s lingerie and nightwear shop that offers sedated, wearable designs that don’t hurt the eye or feel too young and edgy. If you like your basic underwear to be breathable and in pretty but... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:55:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3063/fourteen-basic-shoes-and-amazing-clutches-in-heliopolis/ When it comes to shoe shopping, Cairo has a lot of shops that cater to all tastes and budgets. Finding a pair of shoes that doesn't break your bank, lasts for more than a few months and looks stylish is usually an extremely difficult task. Located on Boutros Ghaly Street in Roxi, Heliopolis,... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:36:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3065/the-tahrir-table-surprising-swedish-restaurant-in-tahrir-square/ The first time we heard that a Swedish restaurant had opened up in Tahrir next to KFC, we were a bit surprised to say the least. After all, why would one open up a Swedish restaurant in Cairo in Tahrir? Other questions also popped into our minds such as; will there be IKEA furniture? Are Abba... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:21:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3058/the-body-shop-global-health-and-beauty-haven-in-zamalek/ We were ecstatic to discover that this renowned global body care brand had opened on the streets of Zamalek. The Body Shop has now graced this cosy neighbourhood with its presence, bringing us colourful and delicious ranges of makeup, body lotions, perfumes, massage oils and scents, along with a... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:21:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3023/tortina-alluring-cakes-and-pastries-in-zamalek/ Located next to the Embassy of Denmark on Hassan Sabri Street in Zamalek, Tortina is very easy to find thanks to its bright and flashy macaroon pyramid display in its window and its fuchsia lighting on black walls.The smell of the vanilla and pastries is so good and intense that you’ll want to... Wed, 7 Dec 2011 13:35:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3056/kenoz-classic-egyptian-cuisine-in-citystars/ The mammoth that is Citystars in Heliopolis has increasingly become the best place for anything and everything. It has its haters, but if you want to shop, chill out or eat, the giant shopping mall always has options. One of the more peculiar features of the mall is its Khan El Khalili-themed... Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:32:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3053/euphoria-new-designer-boutique-opens-in-zamalek/ With a surplus of occasions that require that perfect dress, or those pair of trousers you must have because your life wouldn’t be the same without them, the average female living in Cairo has the same needs as any shopper around the world. Although some argue that shopping around here isn’t up... Wed, 7 Dec 2011 13:36:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3048/raj-high-end-indian-cuisine-in-heliopolis/ Heliopolis isn’t short on international cuisine options, but a quality Indian restaurant has eluded the area up until now.  Newly opened Indian restaurant Raj sits in the lobby of the Fairmont Towers, in the company of other esteemed dining venues such as Leonardo, Lan Tania, Aqua e Luce and Fuze... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:21:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3046/sheffield-classically-designed-home-accessories-maadi/ Located on New Maadi’s Laselky Street near Falasteen Square, Sheffield is a large, two-storey shop that contains a lot more products that its inconspicuous exterior would have you believe. All you see through its glass windows is a collection of tea seats, chandeliers and a few vases. Step... Sun, 4 Dec 2011 16:02:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3045/mahana-cheap-and-tasty-pizza-and-sandwiches-in-el-helmeya-el-gedeeda/ Few of us know exactly where El Helmeya El Gedeeda is. You’d have to be a Downtown resident to know the neighbouring areas such as Attaba, El Helmeya El Gedeeda, Darb El Ahmar and Abdeen. In El Helmeya El Gedeeda’s square in front of the Darb El Ahmar police station, you’ll find a massive... Sun, 4 Dec 2011 14:23:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3040/ticas-ladies-designer-outlet-in-mohandiseen/ Before you get all too excited about the words ‘designer’ and ‘outlet’ in one sentence; hold your horses. Tica’s take up half a floor of an apartment in Mohandiseen on Abdel Moneim Riad street and is filled with designer clothing and shoes from brands like Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Christian... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:05:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3036/chez-marius-new-seafood-restaurant-in-zamalek/ The Blue Nile boat in Zamalek is home to several restaurants like Asia Bar, El Morocco, Lessa Faker and the Moon Deck. The latest aboard the ship is Chez Marius, a seafood restaurant located on the upper level where Royal Grill used to be. Chez Marius claims that they serve seafood dishes that... Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:36:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3033/pascucci-coffee-and-cake-in-dandy-mall/ Located in what you might call the reception area of Dandy Mall, Pascucci is no more than a neat cluster of chairs and tables surrounding a small work station. If you can bear to put up with the noise of shoppers around you, you might just be able to lose yourself in the comfy chairs and dark... Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:36:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3030/africano-jungle-themed-family-restaurant-in-sheikh-zayed/ Looking like the entrance to some kind of nature preserve, the exterior of Africano in Sheikh Zayed is hard to miss and will immediately grab your attention; particularly the large animal statuettes.Africano is another of these café-restaurant hybrids; but with a twist. True to its name, the... Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:21:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/3029/united-colors-of-jeans-cheap-basics-for-your-wardrobe-in-zamalek/ Yes, you’ve guessed it right. This shop was indeed inspired by a certain Italian clothing brand that made headlines recently with a controversial new campaign where world leaders are shown kissing each other on the lips. The name isn’t the only thing this shop is inspired by; the whole collection... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:17:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3024/pumpkin-tasty-tarts-at-dandy-mall/ Pumpkin’s humble beginnings in Alexandria some eleven years ago have seen this merchant of American and European desserts turn out multiple branches in Alex and in Cairo. The Dandy Mall branch may just be a modest kiosk, but there’s never any shortage of options. There were at least ten different... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:53:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/3027/the-gallery-collage-100-years-on/ The Gallery in Zamalek is a new art gallery that recently opened up in the same apartment as antique store Le Souk just up the stairs from café L'Aroma. The current exhibition at the Gallery is titled ‘Collage: 100 years on’. The exhibition is inspired by the fact that in 2012 it will be exactly... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:02:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3020/express-by-mo-fresh-and-healthy-eating-at-dandy-mall/ As the brainchild of the people behind Café Mo, Express by Mo in Dandy Mall has presented a new, efficient and interesting way to dine. Looking more like a fast-food joint or café, the restaurant is an electric mix of white and lime green, and scripture in the shop window and along the walls... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:48:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3013/sultan-ayub-welcoming-turkish-restaurant-in-mohandiseen/ Purveyors of Turkish cuisine are regrettably few and far between in Cairo; probably because so much of it overlaps Egyptian and Arabic cuisine. There are very subtle but significant variations, though; and that's something that Sultan Ayub on Mohandiseen’s Gamaat El Dowal Street takes to heart.... Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:42:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/3012/sizzle-grill-house-delicious-steaks-and-tasty-brownies-in-dokki/ Having seemingly popped out of nowhere on Dokki’s Michel Bakhoum Street, Sizzle Grill House is the latest in a long line of café/restaurant hybrids in the area. The modestly chic interior is visible from the street and was enough to lure this reviewer in for an impulsive visit.From the variety of... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:42:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/3003/hassona-creative-juices-and-desserts-in-dokki/ Dokki Square is nothing short of a circus. With traffic coming from every direction, the noisy bridge above and the countless street vendors and pavement-encroaching shops, it isn’t the best location for a café. The owners of newly opened Hassona think otherwise, though. The bright... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:56:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2999/carmen-pub-bar-cosy-drinking-in-zamalek/ Like the Flamenco Hotel that it resides in, Carmen Pub Bar was once considered a Spanish pub, if there ever were such a thing. Nowadays, its faint lighting, calm murmuring atmosphere and innocuous appearance lend it the qualities of an English pub. Perfect for a beer and a quiet chat,... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:41:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2996/tako-hut-spicy-mexican-fast-food-at-mall-of-arabia/ Mall of Arabia in 6th of October City has very quickly established itself as a major player in Cairo’s obsession with shopping. Full of international brands, cafés and restaurants, the mall attracts Cairenes from near and far. On the left side of the food court, Tako Hut’s dark red signage stands... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:27:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2990/fuego-delicious-sushi-now-in-zamalek/ Abou El Feda Street has rapidly become one of the most bustling streets of Zamalek with lots of new venues opening up lately such as Lino’s, Grizzly's and Abdel Wahab. The latest addition to the dining scene is sushi restaurant Fuego, whose original branch in Maadi has been a popular destination... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:49:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2992/zahran-dependable-supply-store-in-mohandiseen/ There aren’t too many places you can go and find practical supplies for your kitchen and home without feeling like it will only last for months, or that you’re somehow being ripped off.  The Mohandiseen branch of Zahran on Syria Street does its part in putting faith back into Egyptian retail. As... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:31:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2987/gourmet-egypt-imported-gourmet-groceries-come-to-zamalek/ Zamalek residents have yet another reason to celebrate living on this island. Once limited to a delivery outlet with orders made via its website, high-end deli shop Gourmet Egypt recently opened up its latest branch on Brazil Street right across from cupcake heaven Nola. This means that you will... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:17:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2985/golios-sicilian-cuisine-in-mohandiseen/ On a corner of El Gomhouria Square in Mohandiseen sits a two-storey building that looks like a villa. Golio’s is located on the ground floor, below the Bread Basket. The open-air space of the café/restaurant lets the sunshine in onto the wooden flooring and the grey and white interior, while... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:53:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2980/mango-zamaleks-best-kept-salon-secret/ If there is one thing we women all have in common, it’s the experience of leaving the hair salon crying about our new disastrous haircut, and professing that we no longer have a reason to live after our hair was massacred by an Edward Scissor hands-type hairdresser. Cairo is definitely not short... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:58:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2981/lovely-lace-creative-home-accessory-gifts-in-citystars/ Shopping for a gift isn't always an easy task, especially when it comes to seeking a creative wedding present. Just passing outside Lovely Lace on your way to Citystars’ food court on the first floor of Phase 2, it’s hard not to stop and take a look at the old-fashioned English room-style... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:38:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2976/tornado-average-contender-on-mohandiseens-packed-cafe-scene/ If there’s one thing that Cairo is not short of; it’s cafés. And people of course. The Mohandiseen area is especially packed with cafés, and Tornado is located on Aswan Square, which is easily reachable from Gameat El Dowal Street, The building looks like a an Alpine Red Cross hut and you half... Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:50:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2967/hush-puppies-classic-american-shoe-brand-at-citystars/ If there’s one thing that's true in this world, it’s that you can definitely never have too many shoes – guys and girls. Hush Puppies in Citystars has quite a collection that is variable to an extent, yet they don't seem appealing enough- even for a dedicated shoe addict- to stand out in the... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:27:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2969/cairo-rumours-one-of-the-only-bars-in-mohandiseen/ The neighbourhood of Mohandiseen isn’t exactly known for its vivid nightlife. Though a safe bet for shopping, eating or having a cup of coffee, it is not the first place that comes to mind when going for a night out. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any bars in Mohandiseen. Cairo Rumours... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:06:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2960/rockys-new-fast-food-restaurant-in-nasr-citys-wonderland-mall/ The Wonderland mall on Abbas Al Akkad Street remained until lately only famous for its mediocre amusement park even though it belonged to one of the most popular hopping streets in Cairo. Luckily this began to change when more brands and new shops began opening in the mall, including Rocky's, a... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:27:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2956/safar-khan-gallery-momentum/ The Egyptian revolution has been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists this year. Young Egyptian artist Marwa Adel is a photographer and installation artist whose work is on display at Safar Khan Gallery.'Momentum' consists of a little over 15 pieces all taken during the revolution... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:14:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2955/carpaccio-sloppy-dining-experience-in-heliopolis/ The Riviera Oasis complex by Cairo airport hosts an unruly amount of dining venues, and an even more unruly amount of Heliopolis residents. The various cafes share the open grounds, and patrons of each meld into one sea of eaters, drinkers and smokers. It’s really quite the maze to get... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:46:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2951/jabal-lebnan-quick-and-simple-lebanese-food-at-citystars/ If you are anything like this reviewer, you’ll of think Lebanon as a charming and beautiful country. From the adorable Lebanese accent to the delicious scent of their freshly-baked food, everything about Lebanon fascinates us. Offering a little taste of the culture in Citystars' food courts,... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:10:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2945/palmyra-classic-cabaret-fun-in-downtown-cairo/ For a night of good old fashioned fun, Downtown Cairo is always a safe bet. With all the old bars and cabarets tucked away in tiny alleys, Downtown offers a surprise at every corner. Palmyra is located in Scarabee Alley just off 26th of July Street and across from Chemla Mall. It’s located right... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:46:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2943/catwalk-cheap-and-cheerful-shoe-shop-in-nasr-city/ It must be something in our genes that instinctively attracts us to shoes. That's why we can never walk past a shoe shop without just having a look around. Of course, we rarely ever walk out without making a teeny-weeny purchase.  That's why when we passed by Catwalk on the constantly busy Abbas... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:09:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2936/hola-cafe-spanish-cafe-and-restaurant-in-heliopolis/ The Oasis D’Heliopolis officially has the largest food court in the world – it’s in the Guiness book of records. Of the twenty-five restaurants and cafés that take residence there at the moment, Hola Café was visited by this reviewer for a friend's birthday. When we arrived at the venue, another... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:58:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2938/paul-and-shark-nautical-wear-for-your-winter-wardrobe-at-citystars/ Cairo may not be known for possessing a sailing and yachting culture, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress as if you are the world’s best sailor. Italian brand Paul & Shark is known for their nautical inspired clothing recognizable by a little shark logo. The brands clothing won’t protect you... Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:18:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2910/tia-maria-restaurant-and-wine-bar-in-mohandiseen/ We love it when new restaurants open up in Cairo or when old restaurants revamp their interiors and menus. It means that we have to go over, eat and drink and then spread the word to you (it’s an awful job, get us out of here). Tia Maria is a restaurant that has been in business for a while but... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 5:37:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2921/segue-handy-and-pretty-suitcases-at-citystars/ With all the holidays we’ve been having lately, we are probably all in need of some new travel luggage. Airports usually aren’t the gentlest when handling your luggage, and after three flights your brand new suitcase tends to look wrecked. Thankfully, there are shops in Cairo like Segue, where... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:37:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2905/my-queen-24-hour-egyptian-fast-food-in-mohandiseen/ As you work your way down Gamaat El Dowal Street, you’ll notice that it gets darker and darker as you walk towards the Sudan Street end away from the Corniche, Zamalek and all those nice airy-fairy places we love so much. The big, shiny recognisable shops are slowly replaced by smaller, dingier... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 8:45:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2902/el-mazaq-el-iraqi-iraqi-cuisine-in-nasr-city/ El Mazaq El Iraqi stands tall with its huge sign on the otherwise unremarkable Abdullah El Aarabi Street in Nasr City. The restaurant is divided into indoor and outdoor seating areas. This reviewer chose to sit inside away from the hustle and bustle of the busy street.The atmosphere is quiet and... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 17:29:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2893/stradivarius-latest-womens-wear-trends-at-mall-of-arabia/ The recently opened Mall of Arabia has brought some of the biggest shops and brands in Egypt to this side of town, instead of being exclusively located in Citystars in Heliopolis. Stradivarius is a prime example; as one of the most popular women’s wear shops in Citystars, it became one of the... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:34:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2886/manoucheh-baked-lebanese-fast-food-in-maadi/ Road Nine in Maadi offers a wide range of eateries, but most are either recognizable fast-food chains like McDonald’s and KFC, or proper sit-down restaurants like Mermaid and Lucile’s. A short one-minute walk from the Sakanat Maadi Metro station, Man’oucheh tries to occupy the middle ground,... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:16:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2883/ravin-cheap-and-trendy-clothes-in-heliopolis/ Over the past few years, several local clothing brands have grown into a position where they can realistically challenge the big guns of high-street fashion like H&M, Pull&Bear and the like. Ravin is one such shop. In a short space of time, the chain has grown to open several branches in Cairo... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:13:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2881/mashrabia-gallery-yorgos-papageorgiou/ In collaboration with the Greek Embassy in Cairo, Mashrabia Gallery is currently hosting Greek artist Yorgos Papageorgiou's first exhibition ‘New Paintings’ until November 17th. Papageorgiou studied physics and materials science, worked as a researcher in France, and is a diplomat. It was at a... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:55:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2915/tommy-hilfiger-simple-and-chic-casual-wear-at-dandy-mall/ It’s easy to miss Tommy Hilfiger at Dandy Mall. Located to the right side of the mall’s main entrance, the shop is usually empty. It’s understandable that shoppers might bypass it; the brand has rarely hit the headlines for being groundbreaking or shocking in recent times. That may be so, but the... Thu, 3 Nov 2011 12:44:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2916/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-new-branch-opens-in-zamalek/ Like some sort of unstoppable impending dark cloud, Coffee Bean is slowly dominating the streets of Cairo. The large Coffee & Tea Leaf on Zamalek’s Aboul Feda Street grants you views of both the Nile and the usually gridlocked traffic around the Om Kolthoum statue, and is frequented by the best... Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:39:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2908/adams-and-blend-doner-kebabs-and-a-juice-bar-in-heliopolis/ With one of the nicest new takeout venues opening up in their neighbourhood, the people of Heliopolis should consider themselves lucky. For the rest of us living in other parts of Cairo, it’s definitely worth braving the commute to Heliopolis and the hour of being stuck on 6th October Bridge for... Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:02:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2901/the-nail-spa-moderately-expensive-nail-treatments-in-dandy-mall/ Manicures and pedicures are luxuries that are thankfully affordable in Egypt due to the wide price range offered by salons around the country. We say thankfully because they’re quite necessary in the dust and grime of the city, and especially during the summer when the flip-flops are out in full... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:06:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2896/zo-new-asian-restaurant-in-zamalek/ We were a little disappointed with Zo in Fifth Settlement, so we were somewhat apprehensive when the Asian restaurant opened on Zamalek’s 26th of July Street, a few doors down from its sister restaurant Makani.Just like Makani, Zo consists of two floors, with the ground floor set up as an open... Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:43:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2899/lotfy-practical-shoes-and-accessories-in-heliopolis/ Historically, Lotfy has been a staple on the Cairo shopping scene. The city-wide branches have always been known as a reliable source of shoes, especially during early September when crowds rush to the shops for the annual round of back-to-school shopping.The Heliopolis branch of Lotfy is one of... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:23:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2888/kempinski-nile-hotel-emad-ibrahim-exhibition/ For the fourth consecutive month, the Kempinski Nile Hotel’s Chocolate Lounge and the Zamalek Art Gallery have joined forces to present the work of yet another Egyptian artist. After the successful exhibitions of Salah Taher, Khaled Sorour and Sameh Ismael this month’s artist is Emad Ibrahim.... Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:03:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2891/ahwak-salon-de-the-elegant-new-hangout-in-zamalek/ Every once in a blue moon you step into a restaurant, where everything about it immediately feels right. The staff is friendly, the decor is perfect and the ambiance is delightful. Ahwak Salon de Thé is located just across the back entrance of the Cairo Marriot Hotel in Zamalek. As soon as you... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:23:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2876/chopsticks-decent-chinese-restaurant-in-mohandiseen/ After a long exhausting day of shopping in Mohandiseen, this reviewer got hungry. Thankfully, there is always a restaurant close by to satisfy any hunger pangs. Located on Syria Street across from shoe shop Source, you can hardly miss the big Chinese temple that is Chopsticks. The building is... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:42:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2877/high-home-home-accessories-and-custom-made-furniture-in-heliopolis/ Located on Triumph Square in Heliopolis, High Home is a small but brightly lit furniture shop. As you make your way down the few steps and small garden area at the entrance, you will be greeted with a small fanfare of music set off by the sensor at the door.High Home specialises in all types of... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:22:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2827/lai-thai-chic-thai-at-the-four-seasons-first-residence-cairo/ Located on the third floor of the Four Seasons First Residence in Giza, Lai Thai is tucked into a corner of the hotel with a grand Nile view, and elegant Thai accents to its interior design. Gold leaf, lots of wood, silk wall hangings and large Buddha statues decorate the quiet and sedated dining... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:23:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2863/el-rancho-tex-mex-cuisine-at-sofitel-maadi-towers-and-casino/ Authentic Tex-Mex cuisine is still quite a rarity on the Cairo restaurant scene, despite the many Tex-Mex franchises like Chilli’s and On the Border. While hunting for a new undiscovered Tex-Mex restaurant, this reviewer ended up in the Sofitel in Maadi, home to El Rancho.El Rancho’s interior... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:52:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2866/tbs-fresh-and-pricey-pastries-on-maadis-road-nine/ Croissants, doughnuts and muffins are not necessarily hard to come by in Cairo. In fact, every few blocks, there seems to be a local bakery selling these baked goods for a pound or two each. However, The Bakery Shop (TBS) has bet that Cairo residents are willing to pay a bit more for the highest... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:46:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2857/bits-and-bytes-accessories-for-your-phones-and-laptops-at-citystars/ The ground floor in Citystars is packed with electronics shops that sell all kinds of appliances and their accessories. One store that especially caught this reviewer’s eye with its dim lighting and walls lined with mobile phone skins is Bits & Bytes, which has a wide range of products for the... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:23:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2859/koshary-el-tahrir-one-of-cairos-biggest-koshary-chains-opens-in-maadi/ In Egypt, the name Tahrir is synonymous with two things; the revolution and the best known koshary restaurant in Cairo. Right in the centre of the bustling El Nasr Street in Maadi, a new and extremely well-furnished branch of Koshary El Tahrir has opened. This new branch opened in the last days... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:22:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2853/safir-hotel-cairo-health-club-and-spa-affordable-gym-and-pool-in-dokki/ Summer may be over but that’s still no excuse to neglect working out. With a zillion gyms all over Cairo, it can be difficult to choose which one to attend. Hidden gems can often be found inside hotels. The best part about hotel gyms is that you usually get access to the swimming pool as well. It... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:23:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2850/house-home-essentials-cute-and-resourceful-shop-in-zamalek/ If you thought this lively neighbourhood has had enough shop to fill its streets; think again! Located on the hustling and bustling Brazil Street in Zamalek across from Nola Cupcakes, House-Home Essentials is a tiny shop jam-packed with house accessories, bed sheets and kitchenware.The shop... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 12:47:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2851/spectra-restaurants-latest-branch-opens-in-haram/ Like some kind of epidemic, Spectra continues to pop up across Cairo. Residents of Haram can now enjoy the restaurant’s mix of fast food and quick-serve international dishes. Located on the mammoth El Haram Street close by the popular and populated El Arish Street, Spectra’s allotted restaurant... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:49:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2841/gemi-cheap-and-flashy-footwear-in-nasr-city/ In Cairo, there is a shoe shop on almost every street waiting to be explored. The possibility of stepping into one always makes this reviewer swoon with delight. Located on the overwhelmingly congested Abbas El Akkad Street in Nasr City, Gemi offers a wide range of women’s footwear at very cheap... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:59:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2843/retro-dimly-lit-mohandiseen-cafe-with-unique-fruit-cocktails/ After shopping in Mohandiseen, it is always nice to sit back with a cup of coffee and have a little snack before setting off to spend even more money. With shops like Max Mara and Bang and Olufsen around the Shooting Club area, this is not too difficult to do. Retro is located just off of Mecca... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:46:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2834/chacho-advancing-the-waffle-and-crepe-market-in-cairo/ For whatever reason, waffles, crêpes, and ice cream have become quite a noticeable niche market in Cairo. One of the more recent entries into this market is Chacho, located around the corner from Barclay’s Bank on Road Nine, Maadi.  Chacho indeed offers a new, relatively cheap experience even... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2836/la-fromagerie-gourmet-cheeses-and-meats-in-zamalek/ After shopping at Metro Market on Ismail Mohamed Street in Zamalek, don't be surprised if you turn the corner and find the sweet smell of cheese tickling your nose. La Fromagerie opened its doors close to the Flamenco Hotel, welcoming you in for a tour of cheese and dairy products from all around... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2839/institut-francais-dégypte-au-caire-field-statements-printemps-arabe/ The French Institute in Mounira frequently holds exhibitions and other interesting cultural activities. The current exhibition being held at the institute is ‘Field Statements: Printemps Arabe’.The group exhibition is held in cooperation with the Ninth Rencontres de Bamako African Photography... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2824/nile-stock-cheap-designer-clothing-in-downtown-cairo/ Shopping in Cairo can sometimes be a bit of a pain. The clothing is either very expensive because it is imported, or it’s very cheap but of bad quality. Luckily, someone thought of buying up all of last season’s collections to be resold at a lower price. Nile Stock is one of those shops. The best... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:20:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2823/wang-fu-possibly-the-only-chinese-restaurant-on-el-haram-street/ There’s no shortage of places to dine in and around the intersection of El Arish Street and El Haram Street in the Cairo neighbourhood of Haram. Most places are fast food chains, though; and so it was a pleasant surprise when this reviewer realised that Chinese restaurant Wang Fu wasn’t deserted... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2816/bussy-cat-bar-obscure-downtown-bar/ With over fifty baladi bars in Downtown Cairo we at Cairo 360 are always patrolling the area to find the best bars for you. Though it may seem like an easy job, bar-hopping is actually quite difficult at times. Bussy Cat Bar for instance is obscurely located above a very normal-looking ahwa, and... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2818/kempinski-the-spa-intimate-spa-at-the-kempinski-nile-hotel-cairo/ Located on the eleventh floor of the Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo in Garden City, Kempinski The Spa offers intimate and luxurious spa treatments inspired by seasonal cycles and using purely organic herbal products by the brand Elemental Herbology. This reviewer opted for the 90-minute Autumn Face... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2820/dairy-queen-fast-food-chain-opens-in-cairos-citystars/ Times may be tough in Egypt right now, but that hasn’t stopped several international franchises from opening up in Cairo, including fast food and ice cream chain Dairy Queen in Citystars Mall. If you’re not familiar with the franchise, DQ is a US soft serve and fast food restaurant chain best... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2809/or-simple-and-basic-fashion-in-heliopolis/ Catering to the most basic shopping needs of women at affordable prices, Or is an Egyptian fashion brand with several branches throughout Cairo. The shop’s Heliopolis branch is located on the constantly busy El Thawra Street. It's a good idea to take a cab when paying Or a visit; as finding a... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:56:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2815/aklbeety-homemade-egyptian-food-delivered-to-your-door/ Ever fancied a good homemade Egyptian meal without the fuss of actually making it? Well, Aklbeety is the answer to your prayers. This delivery-only kitchen is based in Maadi, and you can browse their extensive menu on their website.The first time you call to order will take a little while as they... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:13:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2803/trattoir-another-new-glorified-ahwa-in-mohandiseen/ Among the clutter of Gamaat El Dowal Street in Mohandiseen, Trattoir stands out as a big clean slab of whiteness. The lounge is difficult to miss; the big silver ‘Trattoir’ signage will catch your attention, and the line of fountains across the face of the venue will keep it, if only for a while.... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:30:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2806/art-corner-paul-beanti/ The events of the revolution have deeply touched and influenced many artists living in Egypt. Paul Beanti is one such artist. Beanti - a pseudonym for the artist - had a difficult experience during the revolution, both psychologically and physically speaking. Arrested during the first week of... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:39:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2800/fish-makan-new-seafood-restaurant-opens-in-zamalek/ No. 33 on Abul Feda Street is constantly expanding with new restaurants and cafés, and the latest endeavour to open this month is Fish Makan, a pretty seafood restaurant brought to us by the same owners of Mori Sushi.Set on two outdoor levels with a small interior for the ice box displaying... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:20:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2796/risas-new-bar-in-zamalek-aiming-for-a-maturer-clientele/ Cairo doesn’t have enough bars. At least, in this reviewer’s opinion, it doesn’t. Wherever the night starts, we always end up at some of our favourite nightspots around town. We heard that a new bar had recently opened up on the Nile Maxim boat across from the Cairo Marriot Hotel in Zamalek, and... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:30:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2797/neverland-costume-and-accessory-shop-in-maadi/ Granted, there are costume shops in Cairo, but they’re usually inconspicuous and you only hear about them through word of mouth (or Cairo360’s 2010 Halloween Guide). While some people prefer to buy material and have their own costumes made from scratch at the tailors, those who don’t have the... Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:04:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2792/abu-auf-fresh-and-delicious-nuts-in-city-stars/ Besides their nutritious value, nuts are also a delicious snack for a night in front of the TV or in times when chocolate just doesn't do it. The good news is that nut shops are practically everywhere in Cairo, but seldom do we find one that provides premium quality and numerous options of... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:39:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2783/the-noodle-house-disappointing-asian-food-in-mall-of-arabia/ After you’ve made the exhausting trek around Mall of Arabia – which feels like the equivalent to a 3km walk around the sports track – you’re going to need sustenance, preferably the greasy, deliciously unhealthy type. Having spotted the Noodle House’s sign across from Beano’s and Gloria Jean’s... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:01:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2786/sherlock-holmes-pub-elementary-english-pub-in-downtown-cairo/ Located on the ground floor of Downtown’s Ramses Hilton Hotel, the Sherlock Holmes Pub is hidden at the back of the lobby and you have to walk right through the Garden Court café in order to get there. We almost felt like detectives ourselves when searching for the pub. The decor of the venue is... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:39:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2770/platinum-gym-24-hour-gym-in-mohandiseen/ On your way up to the sixth floor of the Platinum Mall on Mohandiseen’s busy Shehab Street, you’ll get the perfect warm-up as you stretch your calves, making your way up on the mostly broken down escalators. After floor upon floor of dark and deserted shop spaces, you’ll finally reach Platinum... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:50:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2765/caribbean-shocking-dining-experience-in-nasr-city/ Dining is more than just eating. When we dine out, we look for delicious food, amiable service and a comforting atmosphere. When a restaurant has none of these features, it makes you wonder why it's still in business. Caribbean is more like a den than a dining venue. As soon as we walked in, we... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:38:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2767/saxone-ridiculous-costumes-and-sexy-lingerie-in-mohandiseen/ It is no secret that Cairo is home to many conspicuous lingerie shops selling some of the most ridiculous lingerie mankind has ever seen; and it is quite difficult to believe that this stuff gets sold because that means people actually wear it and might get turned on by it. Saxone is one such... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:14:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2758/shatshat-spicy-fast-food-in-nasr-city/ Egyptian sandwich shops seem to be taking a step up in style and innovation when it comes to presentation; from the names of their meals to the menu design and ordering process. It is also one way to compete with the bigger fast food chains and stand out amidst the  growing numbers of sandwich... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:14:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2759/picasso-gallery-gamal-abd-el-nasser-the-dream/ After Mubarak’s pictures were taken down off the streets, you’d think that the glorification of political leaders had come to an end. Apparently, Picasso Gallery in Zamalek disagree and have launched a group exhibition of artwork commemorating former president Gamal Abd El Nasser, which was... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:14:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2746/sicko-sick-deals-on-menswear-in-zamalek/ Located just off of Ismail Mohamed Street in Zamalek, the oddly named Sicko is a men’s wear shop that recently opened up in the place of &Company. Although this two-floored shop is big, the amount of clothes is misleading in that a lot of the items are repeated but displayed in different ways.... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:54:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2743/bang-and-olufsen-luxury-technology-in-dokki/ You might think that you’re something special just because you’re the proud owner of the newest smartphone that pushes all your emails through immediately, enables you to keep in touch with all your friends worldwide and upload your pictures to a certain social network immediately. Well, you are... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:08:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2742/foul-we-ta3meya-zamaleks-first-foul-and-falafel-place/ Located on Shagaret El Dor Street in Zamalek iss a small inconspicuous dent of a section in the street that goes inwards opposite from the Music College. First thing that you’ll find on your right in this little section is small shop called Foul we Ta3meya. There’s a nice little bar-type setup... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:14:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2755/birdcage-date-worthy-thai-at-the-semiramis-intercontinental/ If you’re not familiar with spicy foods, or come expecting the cuisine here to be similar to the imitation Thai dishes you may find at other restaurants around Cairo, you’ll be surprised with Birdcage. This Thai restaurant at the Semiramis Intercontinental in Garden City has food that is bursting... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:14:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2745/max-cheap-and-flashy-clothes-in-nasr-city/ Having been to Max's outlets in other Arab countries, this reviewer could hardly wait for its launch in Egypt. Offering cheap basics with an average quality, we hoped the brand's outlets in Egypt would live up to our expectations. Sadly, it didn't. Once we stepped inside the shop’s branch in... Wed, 5 Oct 2011 13:48:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2737/altissimo-trianon-boats-new-italian-restaurant-has-some-way-to-go/ We can’t embrace Italian restaurants enough. We love Italian food and with every new Italian restaurant opening we get that little spark of hope that maybe this time, this venue understands the art of Italian cuisine. Newly opened Altissimo is located on the Trianon Boat in Giza just behind the... Wed, 5 Oct 2011 14:03:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2738/toys-r-us-the-worlds-premier-toy-retailer-at-citystars/ Toys R Us is known to many as the best source of kids’ games and toys in Cairo, and one look at the Citystars branch on the fourth floor of Phase 2 will tell you why. It's fairly easy to get lost in this large shop in the midst of Barbie dolls and original race cars. It might feel bigger when the... Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:23:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2730/sbarro-international-chain-goes-amiss-in-citystars/ Sometimes it seems that we all want to eat the same food, giving chain restaurants the opportunity to spread their wings and to kill off hardworking local restaurants with their overly greasy and fat food; also known as junk food. Sbarro is one of those chains. What started as a little pizzeria... Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:21:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2725/funktion-cool-and-funky-home-accessories-in-zamalek/ Every once in a while you stumble upon a shop in Cairo that takes your breath away. As soon as you walk in you want to own everything in the shop and start wondering why you never knew about this place before. Funktion is one of those shops; take one step inside and you will find yourself return... Wed, 5 Oct 2011 14:02:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2724/orangette-lively-patio-and-dining-room-in-zamalek/ Feel like having a nice breakfast after an early workout session at the Gezirah Club? What about a cup of tea and a shisha on a relaxing, quiet patio? Even though it is a bit far from the centre of Zamalek, Orangette is very easy to find and to recognize. Situated across from Gezira Sporting... Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:44:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2716/pizza-hut-quick-pizza-at-city-centre-in-nasr-city/ When it comes to comfort food, pizza wins hands down. It might be because of the way it melts in our mouths or the fact that it takes us back to mmories of fun-filled friends' gatherings. Whatever the reason is, pizza is the only food that can make us indulge in a guilt-free calorie-laden meal.... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:25:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2711/kafficho-coffee-popular-hurghada-cafe-chain-now-in-zamalek/ Located just around the corner from Hardee’s in Zamalek, Karfficho’s deep navy exterior stands out on the dark Mansour Mohamed street. The chain has two popular cafés in Hurghada, and so it was only a matter of time before it hit Cairo.Outdoor seating is available at the café, where a few tables... Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:49:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2715/adl-pretty-and-feminine-womens-wear-brand-in-mall-of-arabia/ Located across from Zara Home in the massive Mall of Arabia in 6th of October City, adL is one of those shops that you could easily walk past and ignore because – at first glance – it may not have the trendiest and funkiest clothing in the mall. However, a thorough browse through the spacious... Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:49:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2702/ashtanga-yoga-cairo-thorough-yoga-with-mira-shihadeh/ Located just behind Beano’s in Zamalek is a small, inconspicuous first-floor yoga studio that this reviewer has been hearing about for years. Mira Shihadeh has often been cited as an effective, tough and hands-on certified Ashtanga yoga instructor; so it was only natural for Cairo 360 to check... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:13:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2705/diwan-kids-diwan-bookstore-launches-its-kids-only-shop-in-zamalek/ Buying a gift for a kid can often be quite difficult, especially if they are not your own or if the kid in question is already spoiled to the bone. Diwan recently opened up their third venue in Zamalek, and this new branch caters exclusively to children. Though officially a bookstore, this shop... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:22:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2697/burberry-designer-wear-from-london-to-cairo/ It is an indispensable sight next to hockey fields, tennis courts and golf courses worldwide. It can be found on mothers watching their children play, on fathers hitting a bit of a ball themselves and on spoiled little rich kids who have an entire wardrobe filled with it. The ‘it’ thing we are... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:27:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2695/abo-ahmed-delicious-fiteer-in-nasr-city/ No matter how fattening it is, good Egyptian fiteer is a dependable comfort food, and the more it’s laden with delicious ingredients; the better. Although it offers a variety of dishes, Abo Ahmed in Nasr City is particularly famous for its delicious fiteer and grilled meats.The restaurant is more... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:36:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2689/linos-italian-restaurant-and-cafe-on-zamaleks-corniche/ We heard it through the grapevine that a new restaurant/café had opened up in Zamalek, offering the best pizza in Egypt as well as other Italian specialties. Our quest for good pizza never stops; it is the best comfort food after all. We couldn’t stop ourselves from running to Lino’s, located on... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:48:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2686/grizzly-diner-burgers-at-new-american-diner-in-zamalek/ We recently asked what Cairo’s favourite burger joint was, and the responses threw up everything from Fuddruckers and Burger Kitchen to the baladi burgers of Amo Hosny. We were recently very impressed with the burgers at Jobo Sports Bar in El Gouna, so now we’re on the lookout for something as... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:17:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2681/sankawicht-new-delivery-only-sandwiches-in-cairo/ There’s a perilous trend that’s in danger of breaching our healthy lifestyles and slim, trim, sexy figures. The heat of Cairo, its wild drivers and genera lack of decent pavements make taking a break from work and strolling down to get your lunch a chore.Sankawicht is a new purveyor of sandwiches... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:38:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2679/residence-of-the-european-union-on-the-move/ Entering the Residence is like having a stroll in F.H. Burnett's Secret Garden while appreciating six of the most significant painters for Egyptian contemporary art. All of them are already known for their numerous solo exhibitions both in Egypt and abroad.Once you are in, follow the natural... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:17:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2662/maharani-fairly-standard-indian-food-in-zamalek/ There are so many restaurants and cafés on Le Pacha 1901 boat in Zamalek that Indian restaurant Maharani often goes overlooked. It’s often empty, which is a surprise considering that Nawab is the only other pure Indian restaurant in Zamalek where you can get a great curry. The restaurant is... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:17:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2656/il-caffe-di-roma-a-little-taste-of-italy-comes-to-downtown-mall/ If you have ever been in Rome, chances are you have had the best cup of coffee you could ever dream of. Italians know how to make coffee and it’s only after visiting that you truly understand what coffee is supposed to taste like. Unfortunately, Cairo is still short on cafés that serve quality... Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:18:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2670/les-elites-salon-compact-hair-salon-in-mohandiseen/ Located on the corner of Abdel Moneim Riyad Street’s intersection with El Batal Ahmed Abdel Aziz Street in Mohandiseen, Les Elites is a tiny hair salon that consists of one front room that packs six hairstyling chairs, three hair washing seats and a small waiting couch by the entrance. The salon... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:08:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2660/h501-cocktails-at-the-holiday-inn-cairo-citystars/ After spending the entire day in Citystars it is nice to cool down with a refreshing drink to forget about your hectic day of shopping. Adjoined to the massive mall is the Holiday Inn Hotel, which has an oddly named bar - H501 - located on its first floor. Though we have no clue what H501 stands... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:38:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2663/il-ritrovo-not-so-italian-restaurant-on-zamaleks-blue-nile-boat/ On a hot, humid and almost foggy night we found ourselves hungry as could be and ended up on Saray El Gezira Street. With a host of Nile-side boats to choose from, we were drawn by a blue light and strolled down to the Blue Nile Boat.One of the few restaurants we hadn’t tried out yet was Il... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:57:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2647/cafes-frais-rooftop-cafe-with-nile-view-in-zamalek/ Zamalek is home to few hotels but the Novotel is often overlooked, perhaps because of its inconvenient location. Situated just off of Kasr El Nil Bridge, the dull and grey-looking building is shrouded by trees and is easy to miss. The entrance of the hotel is also a bit peculiar because it is on... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:37:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2645/asian-corner-quick-and-easy-asian-food-at-citystars/ After an evening of shopping at mammoth Cairo mall Citystars, the perfect ending is a hearty meal at one of the mall's many dining options. Bored with burgers and French fries, we took the plunge and decided to try Asian Corner. Located on the first floor of Phase 2, Asian Corner offers... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:27:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2649/pizza-mia-new-and-authentic-italian-cuisine-in-zamalek/ If it weren’t for the Italians, we'd probably be missing out on a lot of the nicer things in life. Italians enlightened the world with delicious food, wonderful coffee, gorgeous clothes and beautiful shoes. Whenever a new Italian restaurant opens up in Cairo we get over-excited as we have yet to... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:37:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2648/rojada-simple-and-smart-plus-size-wear-at-citystars/ For many women, shopping is one of life's most pleasant experiences. It’s the next best thing after indulging in a calorie-heavy chocolate bar. And when it's shopping for office-appropriate clothes, it takes the edge off the guilt. Almost every mall in Cairo has a Rojada branch. The local brand... Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:39:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2640/ciccio-cafe-in-mohandiseen-has-only-one-thing-to-shout-about/ After an exhausting day of shopping in Cairo, nothing is more rewarding than taking a seat in a café and having a small bite while inspecting your new purchases. Ciccio is located on the corner of Geziret El Arab Street’s intersection with Syria Street in Mohandiseen. Its bright red colours can... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:27:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2635/choco-falls-chocolate-fountains-at-citystars/ It was only a few years ago that the world became a better place and life began to make more sense: the chocolate fountain was introduced to the open market; a wonderful machine creating deliciously fluid chocolate.Before, we only found chocolate fountains at weddings and birthday parties, but... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:37:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2639/the-studio-at-zafir-affordable-accessories-at-new-concept-store/ If you’re familiar with the name Zafir, you’d know that this tiny shop on Zamalek’s Taha Hussein Street sells colourful locally made t-shirts carrying Egyptian designs. The young and funky shop recently celebrated the soft opening of The Studio @ Zafir, a concept store in a flat on the first... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:37:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2628/kigili-turkish-menswear-brand-at-designer-prices-in-mall-of-arabia/ This Turkish menswear chain has been trading since 1938, and has shops in Azerbaijan, Iran and Iraq, a well as Kazakhstan and all the other ‘stans’. Three chains populate Cairo, and the Mall of Arabia branch in 6th October City is as well-stocked as most menswear shops in the city.The shop’s... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:37:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2629/olives-chilled-terrace-dining-in-fifth-settlement/ Though most of Downtown Mall in the Cairo suburb of Fifth Settlement is empty and deserted, the mall has a boulevard of busy and bustling terrace restaurants; none more so than OlivesIt’s the terrace that does the trick for Olives as the restaurant's interior is very small and can’t hold that... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:37:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2621/classic-gym-small-yet-sufficient-gym-in-mohandiseen/ Located conveniently next to the Behooth metro stop, this fitness centre offers the typical gym-goer in Cairo everything that he or she needs: free weights, treadmills and a decent collection of machines. If you have Olympic aspirations, Classic Gym’s relatively small size and lack of lifting... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:01:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2625/saigon-delicious-vietnamese-cuisine-in-el-gouna/ When in El Gouna, be sure to eat. A lot. Dine out whenever you can; even if it’s all three meals a day, because this Red Sea resort has some of the finest cuisine this reviewer has tasted in Egypt. Take Saigon, for example. We’ve heard rave reviews about this Vietnamese restaurant all the way... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:01:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2617/blue-rose-bar-gaudy-bar-at-the-dusit-thani-lakeview-cairo/ Like some kind of abandoned post-apocalyptic wilderness, Road 90 in Fifth Settlement isn’t the warmest area in Cairo. Half-finished buildings and a distinct lack of foot traffic on the roads might wane on the draw to visitors, but there are a few attractions that out-of-towners, so to speak,... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:01:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2620/andalusia-mediocre-nile-view-dining-on-the-manial-corniche/ Manial was once a luscious, shady neighbourhood filled with trees and palaces along the Nile banks. The neighbourhood has changed considerably since. What hasn’t changed is Manial’s excellent location right by the Nile. Andalusia is a restaurant on a docking boat called Happy Dolphin parked... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:22:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2611/zamalek-art-gallery-and-kempinski-nile-hotel-sameh-ismail/ After several successful collaborative exhibitions, Zamalek Art Gallery and Kempinski Nile Hotel’s Chocolate Lounge have joined forces to bring an exhibition taking place simultaneously at both venues. This time they present the work of Egyptian artist Sameh Ismail.After studying fine arts at... Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:16:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2610/on-the-mat-yoga-and-reiki-and-meditation-studio-in-zamalek/ Something very new has just opened on the island of Zamalek. It’s cosy, it’s friendly, it’s hidden and if you don't know it you will never discover it. If you’re lazy and in need of a workout but don’t want to bulk up, On the Mat is what you’re looking for. This yoga, reiki and meditation studio... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:01:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2603/simonds-classic-cairo-cafe-losing-its-touch-in-zamalek/ Walk down any street in Cairo, and it won’t be long before you come across a cake shop or bakery of some sort. Most have of course been conspicuous during the month of Ramadan, but konafa and basbousa never go out of fashion in Cairo, and neither does Cairo’s lust for baked and iced goods.... Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:31:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2600/kiwi-reasonably-priced-restaurant-in-maadi/ If you’re ever hungry in Maadi, Road Nine is always a safe bet with its overflow of restaurants, which includes Kiwi. The name might be a bit odd, especially since there is no kiwi at all on the menu; but we were told that the restaurant was named after the kiwi bird and not after the... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:13:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2594/jadore-new-outdoor-restaurant-and-cafe-in-new-cairo/ Having opened as a Ramadan tent, J’adore is making the tricky transition into the saturated Cairo dining market. Located by the Meeting Point Mall in the Fifth Settlement, J’adore’s huge sign is impossible to miss. The space is dimly lit; so much so that we didn’t realise that the floor is... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:01:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2585/curves-womens-workout-studio-franchise-in-nasr-city/ There’s no doubt that during Ramadan we all put on a little bit of weight. So now is the right time to lose those konafa and basbousa rolls. If you don’t have a lot of time on your hands to go to the gym for a long workout, then Curves might well be the solution for you.As an international... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:40:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2583/123-a-treasure-chest-of-accessories-in-mohandiseen/ It must be a girl thing to get over-excited about the little things in life like earrings, necklaces, hair bands and make-up. All it takes is the perfect little black dress and some nice accessories to create the perfect look.123 in Mohandiseen is an accessory shop with everything from basic... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:17:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2576/jobos-sportsbar-does-el-gouna-have-the-best-burgers-in-egypt/ We don’t know what it is about El Gouna, but for some reason this Red Sea resort offers some of the best dining spots in Egypt. In fact, this reviewer will go out on a limb and say that many of El Gouna’s restaurants offer better cuisine than the most popular restaurants in Cairo. Take Jobos, for... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:24:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2566/vision-modern-lighting-cheap-and-funky-lights-shop-in-maadi/ Trying to design your home in Egypt can often be a gruelling ordeal. For the most part, there are tons of shops offering the over-the-top French styles of our grandmothers’ hay-day. And while that might be the more traditional way to go, there are still people out there who yearn for a more... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:24:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2552/ganet-fawakeh-el-zamalek-fresh-fruit-juice-in-zamalek/ Have you ever woken up craving a glass of fresh juice in exchange for your regular everyday stuff in the carton, but can’t be bothered with the preparation process? Well, worry no more! If you’re in Zamalek, try Ganet Fawakeh El Zamalek, a little juice shop on 26th of July Street that serves... Mon, 5 Sep 2011 11:51:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2545/zahret-el-midan-humble-tea-and-shisha-in-dokki/ Throughout Egypt's cities and villages, ahwas are a familiar sight to see. At your standard coffee shop in Cairo, patrons are predominantly men who smoke their shishas while playing backgammon and watching the world go by. So what happens if you step in as a party of two blond girls? This... Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:04:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2550/panda-house-express-wavering-chinese-fast-food-at-citystars/ From China to the US to Cairo, Panda House Express’s aim has been to introduce fresh, gourmet Chinese cuisine to the world’s fast food industry. Though their branch in Citystars isn't much of a tough competitor to the nearby Asian Corner, it's always good to have options when you crave Chinese... Sat, 3 Sep 2011 2:29:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2554/taj-al-sultan-flavours-of-arabia-and-india-in-islamic-cairo/ Khan El Khalili is known mostly for its alleyway market, old houses and interesting cultural events. Though it does have several restaurants, most of the venues serve primarily small dishes such as kabab sandwiches or kofta plates. This reviewer recently discovered Taj El Sultan, a restaurant... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:24:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2548/riz-atelier-cupcakes-another-cupcake-contender-in-zamalek/ What this reviewer has affectionately dubbed the ‘Cairo Cupcake Craze’ has not lost any momentum at all. In fact, these bite-sized treats have become a typical fixture in any dessert buffet, whether you are at a wedding at the Four Seasons, or just at a a traditional dish party; cupcakes will... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:24:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2565/coliseum-gym-and-fitness-center-new-workout-spot-in-dokki/ It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, there’s always a nagging reason to hit the gym. The end of Ramadan, the day after Christmas day, the New Year and the creeping start of summer all herald sweeping proclamations of getting into shape, losing a few pounds and fitting into your old... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:24:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2561/el-sheikh-shaaban-chaotic-egyptian-eatery-in-khan-el-khalili/ Islamic Cairo is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas in Cairo. The old houses, the wonderful mosques and madrasas, the arabesque woodwork and the magnificent architecture make you feel like you are back in time. Khan El Khalili is the most famous part of the area and requires survival... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:54:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2558/the-hand-glass-factory-unique-glassware-in-city-of-the-dead/ In a city like Cairo it is hard to keep up with everything that is going on. The city is simply too big to know every inch of it. The beauty of this is that you sometimes stumble upon hidden gems. One such hidden gem is the Hand Glass Factory located in the City of the Dead. The Hand Glass... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:49:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2555/berts-chill-out-spot-in-mohandiseen/ International restaurant and café chain Bert’s had enjoyed initial success in Paris before expanding throughout the rest of France, and then to the Middle East and Asia, where chains can be found in Morocco, Dubai and Thailand. Cairo’s very own branch in Mohandiseen is on the corner of Syria... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:15:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2553/steak-out-fast-fetar-in-a-lively-and-crowded-space/ If you’re tired of the set fetar menus and open buffets galore dominating the Cairo dining scene this Ramadan, trying an a-la-carte menu is a refreshing experience. However, if your choice of a venue is a popular restaurant like Steak Out, chances are you may not have the quiet meal that you... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:22:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2544/source-cheap-and-flashy-footwear-in-mohandiseen/ Give a girl shoes and bags and she is happy. There’s just something about these items that makes us go absolutely out of our minds. When we see a nice pair of shoes, we have the same emotion as we do when we see a kitten, a puppy or perhaps a cute baby. Source on Syria Street in Mohandiseen is... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:52:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2534/nike-cheap-sports-outlet-shop-in-haram/ Bargain hunters in Cairo are well aware of outlet shops, but the Nike outlet shop on Haram’s Faisal Street may have slipped under some radars.In the hustle and bustle of the frustratingly busy street, it seems that the Nike outlet shop has chosen to make itself stand out in the brashest of ways;... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:24:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2532/khan-el-khalili-restaurant-pure-egyptian-fetar-in-islamic-cairo/ In the heart of Khan El Khalili’s winding streets is a time-worn restaurant of the same name, sharing doorways with the equally popular Naguib Mahfouz Café. Its low arched ceilings are crisscrossed with oriental patterns, and the gold-lined mirrors and tables lend a traditional feel to the... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:25:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2462/night-and-day-nearly-flawless-fetar-at-the-semiramis-intercontinental/ From the moment you sit down till you slowly walk toward the door, groaning and holding your stomach, Semiramis Intercontinental’s Night & Day is a uniquely delicious experience. Located on the Garden City hotel’s lobby level, the grill-turned-Ramadan-tent offers a huge buffet area where you can... Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:59:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2456/maze-cafe-sleek-playstation-cafe-in-nasr-city/ While most gaming lounges will bring you a coke or water, and a few cafés in Cairo offer a console or two, Maze Café successfully straddles both worlds with its fully decked out private gaming rooms, all equipped with sleek black couches and PS3s, and its extensive café menu that offers not just... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:37:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2529/claires-cute-and-girly-accessories-in-citystars/ With shops like Claire's throughout Cairo, finding cute hair and clothes accessories for young women has become much easier.  Claire's is an international brand renowned for its cheap, girly accessories. Unfortunately, this is not the case with the franchise's branch in Cairo. Most of the... Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:08:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2444/ahlein-fetar-by-the-manial-corniche/ Located on the Nile Lilly boat in Manial next to Sky Lounge and the Happy Dolphin, Ahlein recently celebrated its grand opening and it’s a shame that this beautiful venue couldn’t have hosted more patrons on its first night. With the exception of a small party going on outside, the restaurant... Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:43:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2519/mugshot-cafe-and-lounge-new-outdoor-cafe-in-maadi/ Having opened its doors within the last three weeks – Mugshot Café and Lounge has already gathered a loyal following among Maadi youths. Conveniently located on Road Nine between Villa 55 and the newer, funky Pottery Café, this latest addition provides patrons in Maadi with an alternative venue... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:59:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2523/golds-gym-small-but-luxurious-gym-in-mohandiseen/ With all the konafa, baa’lawa and basbousa that we’ve had lately, joining a gym might be a smart thing to do. If you don’t want to buy your clothing for Eid a size bigger than usual and happen to live in the Mohandiseen area, then hop over to Gold’s Gym’ on Damask Street. Slightly smaller than... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:08:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2524/carlos-lively-sohour-on-zamaleks-le-pacha-boat/ Rarely is there much to differentiate between the several docked restaurant boats along Zamalek’s quiet banks. Ramadan is a rare occasion through which every restaurant, bar, café and lounge can throw off the shackles and be a little imaginative.For those who might not have been to Carlo’s... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:45:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2516/abdel-wahab-famous-lebanese-restaurant-now-in-zamalek/ Ever since its opening in Zamalek this Ramadan, Abdel Wahab has created quite the buzz around Cairo purely through word of mouth. This very successful Lebanese restaurant chain has branches in Dubai and Bahrain among others, and promises authentic Lebanese cuisine in a charmingly traditional... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:08:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2511/lessons-in-revolting-inspiring-performance-at-rawabet-theatre/ To claim that Lessons in Revolting is inspired by the revolution is an understatement: this is a very personal, fluid documentary combining movement and music with videos and poetry by a group of artists and activists who had participated in the January 25th uprising.Directed by Laila Soliman and... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:44:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2514/ghazl-banat-boutique-trendy-womens-designer-clothing-in-zamalek/ Re-located from the quiet Montaza Street to Degla Shopping Center on Hassan Sabry Street, Ghazl Banat Boutique remains one of this reviewer’s favourite boutiques in Zamalek. Ghazl Banat features a colourful and cute collection of dresses, tops and jeans as well as shorts, bags and shoes; all of... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:08:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2505/osmanly-forgettable-fetar-at-the-kempinski-nile-hotel-cairo/ Three weeks into Ramadan, we’ve had more than enough of our home-made fetars, so this reviewer decided to sample the fetar buffet at Osmanly, the Turkish restaurant at the Nile Kempinski in Garden City. This restaurant offers tasty Turkish cuisine and excellent service, so we felt that we... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:26:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2491/chess-shoddy-womens-wear-in-mohandiseen/ Geziret El Arab is this reviewer’s favourite shopping street in Mohandiseen with an abundance of clothing and shoe shops all lined up, including Chess. Although the dresses and skirts on display in the shop’s window are alluring, inside is in fact quite a disappointment. Upon entering Chess, this... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:04:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2497/burger-king-classic-burger-joint-in-tivoli-dome-heliopolis/ Fast food is this reviewer's favourite comfort food. There is nothing like a well-cooked, juicy burger and a packet of French fries to lift your spirits and set your mind at ease.On an extremely hot summer day, this reviewer headed to Burger King's branch in Tivoli Dome, Heliopolis. The fast food... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:14:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2490/megalight-stylish-home-accessories-in-mohandiseen/ There really  is no place like home and that’s exactly why it’s so important to decorate your home as nicely as possible. As its name indicates, Megalight on Geziret El Arab Square in Mohandiseen specializes in lamps in addition to many other home accessories like candle sticks, photo frames,... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:14:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2494/the-international-samaa-festival-for-sufi-music-and-chanting-now-in-cairo/ Qubbet El Ghouri is no stranger to Sufi and Dervish performances. The resident Al Ghouri Tannoura Dance group have been drawing crowds from all around Cairo for as long as we can remember.This Ramadan, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture has joined forces with the Indian Embassy’s Maulana Azad... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:08:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2489/tempo-simple-but-delicious-fetar-buffet-in-sheikh-zayed/ When Ramadan rolls around, most of us end our long day of fasting with an elaborate, ample meal, often gorging way more than necessary. A great restaurant for such a fetar is Tempo, located in Allegria Compound in the Cairo suburb of Sheikh Zayed. Tempo occupies a villa with an indoor eating area... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:22:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2485/safo-deliciously-cheap-foul-sohour-in-dokki/ It’s those final few hours before sunrise when the venturing out for sohour starts. Though Cairo is full of restaurants, cafés, street kiosks and lavish tents offering sohour, not all of them offer the same quality of food. Located in Dokki, Safo is a basic restaurant that provides good food and... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:30:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2303/sherif-adnan-salon-basic-hair-salon-at-the-hilton-zamalek-residence/ Cairo boasts a generous helping of four and five star hotels that offer high-quality services from spas and beauty salons to fitness clubs. While services tend to be pricey, the quality and professionalism usually make it worthwhile. Unfortunately, this is not the case with the Sherif Adnan Salon... Mon, 5 Sep 2011 13:57:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2432/p75-barely-italian-food-from-cairos-porsche-restaurant/ As the latest stunt from Porsche Designs, P’75 is a restaurant in Mohandiseen that serves as an extension of the Porsche outlet shop, which sits just next door and models various kitchen and home designs.Behind its modest café appearance, the restaurant actually contains a cavernous interior,... Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:20:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2478/mexy-cheap-and-trendy-womens-wear-in-zamalek/ Located on Shagaret El Dor Street across from Mandarine Koueidar is Mexy; a small and simple clothing shop displaying a huge silver sign against a fuchsia background. Carrying a small but extremely affordable collection, Mexy boasts dresses, tops, little vests and shirts that are fun to look... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2477/faraya-fetar-at-the-hilton-cairo-zamalek-residence/ Formerly known as the Safir Hotel, this Nile-side hotel in Zamalek is the newest addition to the Hilton Branch and is now known as the Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences. Located on the hotel’s terrace facing the swimming pool is the latest Ramadan nightspot, Faraya.View-wise Faraya has a lot going... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:45:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2468/meshmeshya-classic-sohour-at-the-fairmont-heliopolis/ This Ramadan, the Fairmont Heliopolis has spared no expense in creating the beautifully decorated Meshmeshya tent in their Jasmine ballroom. With elegant fabrics draped over the windows and ceilings, mimicking that authentic tent feel, the venue has also invested in a number of Khan Khalili-style... Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:21:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2475/fitatri-el-hussein-disappointing-and-chaotic-fetar-in-khan-khalili/ For the most traditional fetar outing in Cairo, there is no better area to go to than Islamic Cairo. The scenic buildings, narrow streets, smell of spices and the crowds of people make a picturesque background. In Ramadan, the area of El Hussein has an even more magical atmosphere when the... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:17:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2457/egyptian-business-club-classic-egyptian-fetar-at-the-world-trade-centre/ You’d be forgiven for not knowing about the Egyptian Business Club. The members-only restaurant/lounge/bar is located on the fifth floor of the imposing World Trade Centre on the Maspiro Corniche. Despite its exclusivity, the club is offering fetar to the public this Ramadan, while the terrace of... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:58:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2458/etam-chic-casual-womens-wear-in-cairos-citystars/ For many women, the thirst for chic clothes is never satisfied. No matter how cluttered our wardrobes might be, we always know how to make room for more. The fact that Cairo is home to a diverse collection of local and international clothing brands only serves to feed into our unhealthy... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:03:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2447/la-casetta-mediocre-italian-cuisine-in-heliopolis/ Italian cuisine is undoubtedly one of the most popular cuisines in Cairo. There are pasta restaurants all over the city and pizzas are just as commonly found as koshary. Cairo is full of Italian restaurant chains, including La Casetta, which has several branches all over town. The restaurant’s... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:44:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2450/3anil-decked-out-sohour-tent-by-the-nile/ Undoubtedly one of the hippest sohour spots this Ramadan; 3anil has taken everything it has learned in the past seven years to form the perfect Nile-side Ramadan tent. Located on the Imperial Boat in Zamalek and decorated in pink and white with a chandelier of reflective baubles hanging from the... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:10:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2453/indigo-modest-fetar-buffet-at-first-mall/ If you fancy breaking your fast in style, First Mall might be a good option. The elegant restaurant Indigo is open for fetar this Ramadan and has changed its usual fusion cuisine of Vietnamese, Indonesian and Spanish cuisine to serve authentic Egyptian food. Despite its usually terrific décor,... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:10:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2449/mix-and-match-mix-plus-plus-size-fashion-in-zamalek/ Plus-size fashion for women has long been criticized for its lack of design and originality. In more recent years, however, this has started to change; an increasing number of big brand names around the world now carry plus-sized fashion lines that are both fashionable and affordable, a welcome... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:22:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2379/blossom-russian-spa-basic-but-professional-massages-in-mohandiseen/ If you work at a desk all day in Cairo or still own one of those mattresses made back before springs were invented, you should seriously consider giving yourself a trip to the spa. And we’ve found just the one. Located in Mohandiseen, Blossom Russian Spa is a welcome respite from the dusty... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:10:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2436/mit-rehan-chic-and-oriental-inspired-furniture-in-zamalek/ Step inside virtually any Cairo apartment, and there is a strong likelihood that it will be furnished and decorated in the typical, classical Egyptian style: ornate, dark, and invoking a time in Egyptian history when the thing-du-jour was to adorn one’s home with fakes and replicas of French... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:10:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2424/tofaha-ramadan-tent-fruity-sohour-on-the-nile-in-zamalek/ You can’t drive through Zamalek without seeing at least a dozen signs pointing you to the Coffee Shop Company on Abu El Feda Street. But what’s also hiding behind this address is sure to be one of the hottest Ramadan tents this season. Scattered on tiered platforms right next to the Nile and... Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:39:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2429/saad-zaghloul-museum-timeless-homage-to-iconic-leader/ Cairo is home to many museums, most of which are unfortunately overshadowed by the Egyptian Museum. In light of the past six months of events and Egyptians' increasing political awareness, the Saad Zaghloul Museum in Downtown Cairo is a great option for a museum; as it gives insight into the life... Tue, 9 Aug 2011 13:42:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2398/shishawy-belt-busting-sohour-at-the-kempinski-nile-hotel/ Once you get over the claustrophobic feel of the open-air Shishawy Café, which is at the centre of the second floor of the Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo in Garden City and surrounded by twenty floors of high walls, you’ll begin to enjoy the dim candlelit atmosphere and the Ramadan TV shows projected... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2421/le-deck-lavish-fetar-in-zamalek-with-a-nile-view/ Last year, it was one of Cairo’s favourite venues during Ramadan and this year Le Deck will probably end up high on the list again. Located on the Nile docks of Sofitel Gezirah Hotel, Le Deck has a view to die for. While most venues offer buffet-style fetar and sohour meals, Le Deck delivers... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2417/bab-el-nil-cosy-sohour-at-the-fairmont-nile-city/ The Fairmount Nile City has done its fair share for Cairo’s social scene over the past few months. Whether it’s the lush pool available for day-use, the cool Californian cuisine at Napa Grill, all you can eat sushi at Alabaster bar, or Wednesday night parties on the Sky Pool terrace; there’s... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:47:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2406/solidaire-disappointing-dining-experience-in-mohandiseen/ The always vibrant neighbourhood of Mohandiseen is home to many restaurants. Some are terrific, some are ok, and some are just awful. Despite having passed by Solidaire a million times, it wasn’t until last week that this reviewer actually paid the restaurant a visit. Most of Solidaire is an... Sun, 7 Aug 2011 14:25:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2404/zitouni-lavish-fetar-buffet-at-the-four-seasons-nile-plaza/ There is such a thing as too much food; sad but true. In Ramadan, we tend to push our stomachs’ capacity to the limit by loading up on all the delicious cuisine that Cairo has to offer, but some restaurants are just plain overwhelming; even for the starving.Located in the Four Seasons Nile Plaza... Tue, 9 Aug 2011 16:29:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2397/foul-mahrous-foul-for-sohour-in-garden-city/ When Cairo 360 first visited Foul Mahrous in Garden City, the street kiosk received an excellent review for its delicious foul sandwiches, and when we returned for sohour one year later, we were happy to find the food's quality remains great.Located on a small side street near the Canadian... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:21:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2396/omars-cafe-generous-but-pricey-fetar-at-the-marriott-cairo/ With many restaurants in Cairo serving fetar this Ramadan, it is difficult to decide where to go to break your fast. The Marriott Cairo Hotel in Zamalek is always a safe bet for this reviewer. Unlike other hotels, the Marriott hasn’t set up a Ramadan tent; instead, they've just changed the... Tue, 9 Aug 2011 13:42:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2394/harry-karen-simple-and-affordable-footwear-in-heliopolis/ There’s something about shoes and bags that make us women become a bit delusional. Unfortunately, the goal of owning every single shoe in the world is an expensive addiction.  That’s why we embrace shoe shops in Cairo like Harry Karen, which offers a variety of shoe designs at low prices.Harry... Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:56:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2389/paul-expensive-but-classy-french-restaurant-in-citystars/ Opened in France in 1889, Paul started off as a small family-owned bakery and has since grown into an international chain with locations all over the world; now including Cairo. If you can’t find it in the maze of Citystars; just follow the smell of freshly baked bread next to Virgin Megastore.... Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:35:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2382/fostoq-simple-and-cheap-clothing-in-zamalek/ Looking for an inexpensive replica of your favourite brands for casual wear in Cairo? A long-time resident of Mohamed Mansour Street in Zamalek, Fostoq is a super budget-friendly clothing shop that sells everyday clothing staples for men, women and children. This includes long- and short-sleeved... Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:35:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2378/donut-factory-delicious-doughnuts-in-cairos-citystars/ Two years ago, a doughnut haven called Donut Factory opened in Citystars Mall, much to the excitement of sweet-toothed Egyptians everywhere. Today, Donut Factory can easily vie for the title of best doughnuts in Cairo, although there isn’t much competition out there to be honest. Nonetheless,... Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2375/la-coupe-fast-and-efficient-pedicures-in-dokki/ In a city like Cairo, there is no excuse for not getting a pedicure every once in a while. We are blessed with awesome weather, enabling us to walk around in flip-flops or open-toed sandals throughout most of the year. However, finding a good pedicure can be difficult.La Coupe is a hair salon... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:11:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2372/z9-playstation-lounge-gaming-and-dining-in-dokki/ Football nomad Mohamed Zidan has gathered a cult following over his fairly successful spell in Europe, no more so than in Egypt. The Z9 Playstation Lounge in Dokki is one of several business ventures that the 29-year-old Port Said native has thrown money at in Cairo, and it’s promising to be a... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:19:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2351/warde-lebanese-fine-textiles-and-designs-in-mohandiseen/ Barely noticeable but for its bright red sign and rose emblem, Warde (or Warde Lebanon as it’s called here in Egypt) is a French-Lebanese drapery and textile manufacturer with locations throughout the Middle East and in Switzerland. Their  small second-floor shop in Mohandiseen has three... Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:35:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2365/sky-lounge-scenic-rooftop-dining-by-the-nile/ With all the dining venues on boats in Zamalek, the ones in Manial are often overlooked, which is quite a shame. Sky Lounge is located on the roof deck of the Nile Lily Boat with a spectacular view of the Nile and the cityscape. Sky Lounge absolutely lives up to its name; lounging by the Nile has... Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:53:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2362/al-masar-gallery-contemporary-views-iv-figurative-practices/ Located in Zamalek, Al Masar Gallery is celebrating its third anniversary with the fourth part of their ‘Contemporary Views’ group exhibitions. The title of this exhibition is ‘Figurative Practices', and it showcases the work of more than fifteen Egyptian painters and sculptures with the focus... Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:49:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2348/dina-maghawry-design-stylish-egyptian-jewellery-in-cairo/ Though Egyptian designer Dina Maghawry only began her jewellery-making career four years ago, many of her beautiful creations look like that of a much more experienced artist.Incense burns in the corner of Maghawry Design’s second floor showroom in Zamalek, which actually bears an unfortunate... Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:27:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2354/sushi-ya-all-you-can-eat-sushi-at-the-sonesta-hotel/ There is something suspiciously addictive about sushi that makes us wonder if it contains some natural drug. Once you get the sushi bug, it is hard to get rid of it and we imagine that sushi rehab centres will pop up around town pretty soon. As sushi addicts ourselves, we get overexcited about... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:59:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2349/el-muriaz-atmospheric-downtown-baladi-bar/ Baladi bar hopping is one of the most exciting things to do in Cairo at night. Forget about the expensive clubs with dress codes and minimum charges; if you want a guaranteed evening of laughter, excitement and good conversations; then look no further than Downtown Cairo. With baladi bars all... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:54:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2330/menu-cheap-and-new-sandwich-delivery-service-in-cairo/ 'It’s where hallawa meets brie'; that’s the slogan of newly opened sandwich shop Menu. As the slogan suggests, this delivery-only Mohandiseen shop specialises in both Egyptian and international sandwich delicacies, offering a large range of creative combinations.Located around the corner from the... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:50:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2342/purple-cairo-nightclub-by-the-nile/ Since its opening in March 2008, Purple has garnered its own crowd of loyal patrons in Cairo, despite its 150LE minimum charge, which barely covers an order of drinks and an appetiser. Perhaps Tuesday nights, where ladies get in free and are served complementary martinis until 00:30, have... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:59:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2340/the-club-house-pool-bar-and-restaurant-in-el-gouna/ If you’ve been to the Red Sea resort of El Gouna often enough, chances are you’ll have somehow found yourself at the Club House in Kafr El Gouna at one time or another. This sea-side pool bar/restaurant is just one of those prime spots in El Gouna that everyone has to check out sooner or later.... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:22:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2328/bashayer-style-exquisite-handmade-furniture-at-cairos-citystars/ Sometimes you walk into a furniture shop and you immediately want to move in. Hidden in a corner across from Kenoz in the Khan El Khalili department of Citystars, Bashayer Style is one such shop. Bashayer specialises in traditional Arabic and Egyptian furniture with a modern twist.Entering the... Wed, 3 Aug 2011 14:39:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2341/conrad-cairo-hotel-nice-but-pricey-pool-day-use-in-cairo/ With summer taking over Cairo, nothing is more refreshing than taking a dive in a swimming pool. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have a swimming pool ourselves; hence the need for day-use. Being your Cairo guide, it is Cairo 360’s job to try out all of them. That’s why on one sunny afternoon we... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2324/praecingo-disappointing-nile-city-boat-cafe/ The stationary boat-based venues around Cairo often gather unfair disreputability. We’ve seen more than just a few of these venues close down in recent months; their following seems fickle. On the top deck of the Nile City boat in Zamalek, Praecingo is a café and lounge that tries to bring a bit... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:31:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2323/zamalek-art-gallery-khaled-sorour/ As an active member of the Egyptian art scene since 1985, Khaled Sorour is exhibiting a range of paintings from his collections Al Amaken, Al Aila El Kebira and Ahwal at two separate Cairo locations simultaneously; the Kempinski Nile Hotel’s Chocolate Lounge and Zamalek Art Gallery. Although... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:44:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2314/texas-chicken-tasty-fast-food-chicken-in-citystars/ The food courts of Cairo's massive Citystars Mall are always buzzing with life and are a favourite hangout for many people. Although finding an empty table can be a challenge on weekends, the myriad of fast food outlets always keep this reviewer coming back for more. Located on the first floor of... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2299/rosso-late-night-italian-restaurant-in-heliopolis/ A warm and inviting presence on an otherwise dark road near the Fairmont Nile Towers in Heliopolis, Rosso is an Italian dining venue that does a good job of straddling the line between restaurant and café.After making ourselves comfortable on a plush bench upstairs and immediately opposite our... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:48:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2294/new-arizona-basic-and-fuss-free-balaldi-bar-in-downtown-cairo/ Although it’s cool to sip on fruity cocktails and enjoy haute cuisine finger food with unpronounceable names in funky bars around Cairo, sometimes you need to come back down to earth. Down to earth is located in Downtown Cairo on Alfy Street. With plenty of bars and ahwas around, there’s no need... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2300/hammer-gym-classy-mens-gym-in-mohandiseen/ In many ways, Gamaat El Dowal El Arabia Street typifies Cairo. The huge road that spans its size in every dimension is both a nightmare and a sanctuary. It’s endlessly busy, but has almost everything that a demanding Cairene might need. Located on Sphinx Square opposite Zamalek Club is a welcome... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:53:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2296/xoxo-clothes-for-all-occasions-at-cairos-citystars/ If you are anything like this reviewer, simple outfits are what you always look for when you go on a shopping spree in Cairo. Luckily for us, XOXO carries not only daring patterns; but also simple designs and basic colours. This US women’s wear brand has a branch in Citystars located on the first... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:43:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2292/adidas-sportswear-shopping-in-haram/ Haram Street in Giza is famous for two things; seedy nightclubs and the Pyramids. However, there is a small section, two-thirds of the way down toward the Pyramids at the intersection with El Areesh Street that has become a centre of congregation for the area’s trendiest youths. There’s a... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:28:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2290/mövenpick-media-city-swimming-pool-day-use-in-6th-october-city/ Pool weather is in full swing, and we are taking it upon ourselves to visit as many pools in Cairo as possible to bring you the best and the worst. It’s a tough and demanding job, but someone has to do it.6th of October City may sometimes seem like it’s on another continent but it’s a pretty... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2283/darb-17-18-maspero/ Maspero, Egypt’s state TV building is no stranger to ridicule; for generations, its giant plump cluster of offices has been associated with an ailing government that gambles on partial media.  During the eighteen days that toppled former president Mubarak, protesters criticized the notorious... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:11:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2286/library-bar-sophisticated-four-seasons-bar/ For those unfamiliar with the Four Seasons on Giza Street, the third floor on which Library Bar is located is made up of an extravagantly decorated passageway that will eventually lead you to the bar. On your way, you will pass several glass cabinets holding pseudo-antique pieces, a couple of... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:38:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2280/petit-palmyra-old-school-lebanese-restaurant-in-heliopolis/ When in Heliopolis, do as the Heliopolitans do; go shopping in Korba, enjoy the afternoon sun on one of the area's terraces and have dinner at Petit Palmyra. This Lebanese restaurant has been around for more than sixty years and is a famous Heliopolis landmark. Back in the day, people from all... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2258/trianon-reputable-chain-losing-its-touch-in-dandy-mall/ It’s hard to imagine anything lasting for over 300 years, but Trianon has as a café, bakery and all-round brasserie. Plotted along the outdoor stretch of Dandy Mall just before the Cairo-Alex desert toll gate, this branch is set up mostly as an outdoor venue, and so is almost indistinguishable... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2251/bally-sophisticated-international-brand-in-first-mall/ Good shoes are valuable possessions, especially on the rough streets of Cairo. The better the quality of the shoe, the less pain you will endure. If you love high heels, you probably also know that the more expensive the heel, the less likely you will end up on your bare feet with your shoes in... Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:12:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2234/deals-classic-pub-in-zamalek/ Although we are always very excited about new venues opening up around Cairo, it’s nice to fall back on familiar and reliable places that have been around for a while. One such venue is Deals, which has existed in Cairo for more than fifteen years and has several branches. The pub’s Zamalek... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:22:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2228/nabila-hotel-cheap-swimming-pool-day-use-in-mohandiseen/ The Cairo summer heat always seems to take us by surprise. Out of the blue, the temperature hits 40 degrees and we find ourselves glued to our A/Cs behind closed blinds, avoiding sunlight. Swimming pools are very necessary for days like these. If you want to enjoy sunbathing and swimming in Cairo... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2226/pizza-master-quick-and-tasty-pizza-on-the-go-in-haram/ The quest for the best pizza in Cairo has become an obsession for this reviewer. In most restaurants and cafés around the city, you’ll invariably find a small, repellent pizza section on their menu, which invariably disappoints. Located in Haram on Faisal Street, Pizza Master is worth a visit,... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2215/9le-reliable-stock-shop-in-nasr-city/ We’re lucky that stock shops have spread out through Cairo, providing the Egyptian market with basic clothing items at very sensible, wholesale prices. Who needs a simple vest or t-shirt for 100LE when you can get the same quality for much less? 9LE is a stock shop in Nasr City that offers cheap... Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:55:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2216/yasso-new-lebanese-lounge-on-giza-corniche/ Dining venues seem to be closing down thick and fast; victims of the fiscal setback that Egypt is currently suffering. Tourism may be at a low, but dining entrepreneurs’ enthusiasm is not. Evidence of such gung-ho venturing can be seen currently at the Trianon Boat on the Nile Corniche in Giza.... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:50:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2214/party-perfect-piñatas-and-funky-balloons-in-cairo/ As fun as parties can be, they can also be very exhausting. The days leading up to the party can be especially stressful for the host as well as the guest, who must bring a gift. And of course not just any gift; but a nice gift. After all, you don’t want it to end up in the recipient’s closet (or... Thu, 7 Jul 2011 14:21:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2208/the-pink-powder-room-luxurious-loungewear-in-cairo/ Imagine you are walking around the neighbourhood of Zamalek; it's a hot, sunny day, and you feel like having ice cream from Mandarine Koueider. Then you catch sight of a window full of intense colours. Forget your ice cream, cross the road, and you will be right in front of The Pink Powder... Sun, 4 Dec 2011 12:19:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2207/pestle-and-mortar-charming-new-restaurant-in-mall-of-arabia/ Cairo has more than enough restaurants, yet there seems to be a real lack of character and personality in the culture of dining. For all the honest efforts, good intentions and decent cuisine, menus often use the mantra of ‘the bigger the better’. Striking a balance is indeed hard, but the newly... Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:55:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2199/el-horeya-cafe-practical-and-old-school-cafe-in-haram/ Egypt’s glorious affair with cafés is one that is as deep-rooted in its history as Tutankhamun is. Forget tourism; it’s getting young Egyptians back into old-school cafés that will pull the country out of this economic snag. So whether you’re on the way to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, or on... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2198/xin-dongfang-chinese-foot-therapy-salon-in-zamalek/ Sometimes you have to try something off the beaten track just to remind yourself that you are an adventurous person who isn’t afraid of anything. For instance, stepping into a Chinese foot salon in Cairo to have your feet done by someone who speaks nothing but Chinese.Xin Dongfang is located... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2188/display-inconspicious-cairo-sex-shop/ In a country where sex education is dormant and physical intimacy remains a taboo subject among the larger portion of society, it is both surprising and uplifting to walk into an adult shop that is boldly, yet carefully, situated on Syria Street in Mohandiseen.Behind the costume-adorned... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2192/al-dahan-traditional-egyptian-grill-in-mokattam/ Dining out in Mokattam has not always been filled with an abundance of choice, especially when you’re with a large group of friends. However, the past year has witnessed a substantial growth in modern restaurants, the latest of which is Al Dahan.Al Dahan is a large, air-conditioned and newly... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2193/gap-global-brand-debuts-in-cairos-mall-of-arabia/ Last October, the suits at Gap dropped an absolute clanger when they attempted to change the company’s iconic logo. The new logo lasted all but a week, and heads rolled. Cairenes should forgive and forget, though; because Gap has finally arrived in Egypt. Unfortunately, it’s in the stranded abyss... Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:29:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2185/coffee-shop-company-coffee-by-the-nile-in-zamalek/ Since Zamalek is an island, and thus surrounded by water, you’d think it would be easy to find a restaurant or café located directly by the Nile. For a while, the only options seemed to be Sequoia and the restaurant boats. Rejoice; Coffee Shop Company is the latest addition to Zamalek’s Corniche... Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:50:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2162/rithmo-good-cocktails-at-the-semiramis-intercontinental/ Sometimes, it’s easy to forget the numerous hotels in Cairo and their large array of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. With the current economic situation in Egypt, many of these dining venues are empty after having been popular destinations for years. One such venue is Rithmo, located inside the... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:10:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2161/mango-high-quality-womens-wear-in-citystars/ In Cairo, it is virtually impossible to find a clothing item that combines affordability, style and high quality. Mango is the kind of shop where you should expect to drop a decent amount on a new garment, but you should also know that you are investing in a piece that will last more than a few... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:48:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2171/el-morocco-tasty-moroccan-cuisine-by-the-nile/ With Japanese, Lebanese and our own Egyptian restaurants flooding Cairo, alternative cuisines are a warm welcome to the city's dining scene; especially if said cuisine comes from our fellow Arab countries. El Morocco – as the name already reveals – specialises in Moroccan food and is located on... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2165/french-connection-quality-casual-wear-at-citystars/ Since 1979, French Connection has been flooding the UK markets with pricey premium-quality fashion for men and women. Adopting the controversial short brand name that had its share of worldwide jokes, FCUK opened in Citystars a couple of years ago to introduce its trademark timeless fashion.The... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:44:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2156/onions-warm-and-welcoming-restaurant-in-heliopolis/ Located on El Merghany Street, Onions is a new worthy addition to the culinary scene in Cairo. Offering amiable service and a cosy atmosphere, Onions is perfect for a quick mid-week meal or a lazy weekend outing.The restaurant boasts a meticulously mowed terrace covered in lush greenery with... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2154/miss-helene-high-fashion-boutique-now-in-zamalek/ For all the fashionistas out there with loads of money to spend, we have good news for you. For all the fashionistas out there who are poor, you’d better stop reading instantly. Zamalek is now home to yet another clothing boutique selling nothing but expensive labels. Think wonderful dresses,... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:46:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2147/grand-cafe-downtown-cafe-atmosphere-at-dandy-mall/ Dandy Mall may not be as big and aesthetically set as its show-off cousin Citystars, but it does boast a number of first-rate retailers that cover both the necessary and the decadent, including H&M, Tommy Hilfiger and the first Marks & Spencer in Egypt. Along the strip of the main entrance is a... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:00:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2143/wif-wings-in-flavours-buffalo-wings-now-in-zamalek/ Finally, a new venue has opened in Cairo serving something other than sushi, cupcakes or exotic shisha. WIF, which stands for Wings in Flavours, has opened up its doors on Taha Hussein Street in Zamalek and specialises in crunchy buffalo wings. When you enter the tiny space, take the very cool... Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2144/butterfly-popular-beauty-salon-in-maadi-degla/ Located on the ground floor of a shaded and chic apartment building just across from the CAC's wall, Butterfly is one of Maadi’s most popular veteran hair salons. Also known as Khaled Butterfly to some, the name refers to the head honcho and owner of the salon, Khaled, who cuts and dyes the hair... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:46:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2138/silvian-heach-fickle-quality-of-womens-wear-at-citystars/ Once upon a time in the magic land that is called Citystars there was one shop that outshined all the others. The shop had the coolest shirts, the greatest bags, the most wonderful shoes, the funkiest jeans and the trendiest dresses. That shop was Silvian Heach. Just like any other fairytale, the... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:19:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2136/monsoon-british-womens-wear-brand-now-open-in-mall-of-arabia/ One of the latest women’s wear brands to reach Egypt, Monsoon has opened two branches in Cairo so far; one in Maadi City Centre and the other in 6th of October’s Mall of Arabia.Known for its pretty and feminine clothing, Monsoon is an ideal brand if your style is less edgy and more about pretty... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:46:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2130/viking-delicious-international-cuisine-in-heliopolis/ As its name may indicate, Viking is a restaurant with a medieval Scandinavian theme, which may be an odd choice for a restaurant in Cairo; especially one that serves international cuisine that borders on fast food.Located in Heliopolis on Omar Ibn El Khattab Street, the restaurant is basically a... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:04:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2126/mori-sushi-and-grill-a-taste-of-sushi-paradise-in-mohandiseen/ There is absolutely no shortage of sushi in Cairo. The city has fully embraced the sushi trend in the last ten years, with sushi restaurants spread out all over Cairo. Mori Sushi has long been one of Cairo’s most popular sushi restaurants with several branches all over town, as well as outlets in... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:07:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2122/mashrabiya-gallery-if-by-qarm-qart/ The revolution, and the aftermath of it, has inspired artists from all around to work on new projects. Many galleries have been hosting post-January 25th expositions, whether with paintings or photographs. One such example is Mashrabia Gallery in Downtown Cairo, which currently hosts the... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:09:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2124/femi9-tailored-and-lightweight-evening-wear-at-citystars/ Having been known for its unique formal and smart-casual women’s wear when it launched in 1999, Femi9 has switched its dress code to be more specialised in formal appeal.. Now available in Cairo, this affordable formal wear brand has three branches in Citystars, Mohandiseen and Mall of Arabia.... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:47:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2115/asia-house-indian-cuisine-at-the-shepheard-hotel/ Located on the Garden City Corniche, the Shepheard Hotel was originally built by an Englishman, but when it was burned down in 1952, the hotel was later rebuilt by the state-owned Egyptian General Company for Tourism and Hotels.One of the hotel’s seven dining venues is Asia House, which serves... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:54:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2116/al-ahly-official-store-gold-mine-of-offical-merchandise-in-cairo/ The world’s most popular sport is, as the saying goes, a gentleman’s game played by thugs, but even Egyptian clubs are jumping on the branding bandwagon. Like most of the top European clubs, Cairo giants Al Ahly established their own official TV channel, and so it was only a matter of time before... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:22:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2112/casper-and-gambinis-sub-standard-service-at-mall-of-arabia/ Casper & Gambini’s has been around in Cairo long enough to have established itself as a very successful restaurant chain that regularly delivers delicious food and speedy service. With the recent opening of its latest branch at Mall of Arabia in 6th of October City, it seems that the chain has a... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:41:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2103/swiss-inn-pyramids-golf-resort-cheap-swimming-pool-in-cairo/ To anyone living in central Cairo, 6th of October City would seem like an awful trek to take just for a day-use at a swimming pool, but some hotels are worth the journey.Located across from Dreamland Park and next to the Hilton, Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort is technically marketed as a... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:54:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2101/jlo-footwear-footwear-of-questionable-quality-at-citystars/ Jenny from the block is quite the entertainer. Not only is she a singer/dancer/actress/talent show judge/perfume maker/ Bronx representative/multi-marriage tabloid filler; she is also a designer.About a decade ago, JLo teamed up with Tommy Hilfiger’s brother and launched her own clothing line,... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:51:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2090/bob-sushi-small-sushi-hideout-in-dokki/ Sushi, we have always been told, is an acquired taste; it isn’t for everyone. Cairenes lap it up like it’s air, though. There is an abundance of venues catering for this most holy of obsessions, and Bob Sushi makes a darn good effort in distinguishing itself.The Dokki branch of Bob Sushi is no... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:54:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2085/vero-chic-simple-leather-bags-in-downtown-cairo/ With Talaat Harb being home to an undying plethora of fluorescently-lit shop fronts, it’s quite tempting to completely bypass them in order to avoid seizures. But every now and then, a shop has the ability to turn your head. Taking up a corner at the intersection of Talaat Harb and Soliman Pasha... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:54:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2087/sherazade-old-fashioned-and-fun-cairo-cabaret/ Not even fifty years ago, Downtown Cairo was the elegant centrepiece of the city, this country and the whole Middle East for that matter. It went by nicknames like ‘Paris along the Nile’ and ‘The City of a Thousand Minarets’. Every artist from the region and beyond came to Cairo for the dazzling... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:54:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2084/la-gondola-quiet-italian-cuisine-in-heliopolis/ Located in the quiet Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino in Heliopolis, La Gondola is an Italian restaurant that seems like your standard hotel dining outlet at first glance. However, the restaurant does offer freshly made and light Italian cuisine; a nice change from the usual oil- and cream-heavy... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2080/dalydress-modest-basics-in-cairos-citystars/ Amidst the masses of international brands in Cairo’s Citystars mall, Egyptian brands are often overlooked. Some shoppers prefer foreign brands because they seem to be trendier and of better quality. At least, that’s what they think. Quality-wise, the best clothing should theoretically be made in... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:35:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2075/mercado-cafe-classic-mediterranean-cuisine-in-heliopolis/ The name suggests this is a café, but in truth it’s much closer to a restaurant. Mercado Café has a unique food menu, and doesn’t serve shisha as has become the norm for Cairo cafés. Located on the quiet El Hegaz Street in Heliopolis, Mercado’s interior is almost a perfect square, with twelve... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:30:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2074/la-vie-en-rose-affordable-lingerie-in-cairos-citystars/ Catering to a more reasonable budget than many of its international peers in Cairo, La Vie En Rose is a moderately priced Canadian lingerie brand with several branches in Cairo’s main malls, including Dandy Mall, Golf City Mall, Citystars and most recently Mall of Arabia.The Citystars branch is... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:03:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2068/extreme-gym-well-equipped-gym-in-mokattam/ The Cairo suburb of Mokattam is moving up. More and more retail and service venues are moving into the neighbourhood, and Extreme Gym is one of the latest. Do not confuse this gym with the Extreme Gym on Street 9. Although owned by the same group, this one was opened in May 2011 and is on a whole... Sun, 3 Jul 2011 12:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1297/hana-korean-barbeque-re-opened-in-zamalek/ Having gained many fans in Cairo for its Korean cuisine, this Zamalek restaurant has been closed for a few months now. Recently, Hana Barbeque has reopened at a new spot in Zamalek; much to its loyal patrons delight.The new location is on Hassan Assem Street (Just off of Taha Hussein Street and... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:10:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/2067/pub-55-fun-and-lively-pub-in-maadi/ Considering that the Cairo neighbourhood of Maadi is teeming with expats, it seems unusual that Pub 55 is one of the very few bars in the area, apart from Red Onion, Boss Bar and the BCA.Located in the cellar of Villa 55 on Road Nine, Pub 55 resembles an old-fashioned British pub and is a haven... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2062/eastpak-international-bag-brand-in-cairo/ What started as a line of US Army bags in 1960 has become Eastpak. The popular luggage brand is owned by VF Corporation, the same US company that owns Lee Jeans and Vans. Though we’re lucky to have one of its many branches here in Egypt, Eastpak isn’t as popular here as it should be due to its... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:46:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2060/the-grill-restaurant-and-lounge-plush-dining-at-the-semiramis-intercontinental/ Walking into French restaurant The Grill at the Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel, you will instantly feel underdressed. Open from 7PM onwards with a pianist playing live on the baby grand piano from Sunday to Thursday, The Grill seems like a perfect spot for a business dinner.Divided into a... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:46:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2050/la-senza-young-and-funky-lingerie-at-unreasonable-prices/ With several branches throughout Cairo, La Senza caters to the young Egyptian woman with colourful and supposedly affordable lingerie. We say supposedly because as much as we love the brand, the Egyptian franchise prices just don’t match the brand’s global image of being an affordable option.... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2051/ontop-uninspiring-nile-view-dining-in-cairo/ Summer is all but upon Cairo, and that means you can finally start to enjoy the luxury of outdoor Nile dining without worrying about your hair being ruffled by the wind. Cairo 360 is no stranger to restaurants aboard the Le Pacha 1901 boat; Le Steak, L’Asiatique, Il Piccolo Mondo, and Johnny’s... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:44:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2055/the-egyptian-geographic-society-museum-a-different-museum-in-cairo/ The Egyptian Museum may get all of the glory as the host of the largest collection of ancient artefacts in Cairo, but several museums throughout the city really steal the show when it comes to displaying Egypt’s rich heritage. One such hidden gem is the Egyptian Geographic Society’s Museum in... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:14:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2048/altos-bistro-cuisine-in-cairos-seasons-country-club/ Amidst the drama of Cairo’s hustle and bustle, occasionally a little gem like Alto’s Bistro at Seasons Country Club can seduce you away with an evening of wining and dining. Located across from City View on the Cairo-Alexandria desert road, the five-star club is only a twenty-minute or so drive... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:10:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/2042/townhouse-gallery-of-art-mr-presidents-circus/ ‘Two things only the people anxiously desire - bread and circuses’ is probably one of the most famous quotes about a circus. It was the Roman Poet Juvenal who made this quote more than 2000 year ago. Juvenal made reference to the Roman practice of providing free wheat to Roman citizens as well as... Tue, 7 Jun 2011 15:43:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/2034/willow-stream-spa-luxurious-massages-at-fairmont-nile-city/ After wandering around in Cairo for a while, your skin can use some thorough cleaning and pampering. The constant pollution and hot desert wind is a killer to smooth skin, so spa visits should be a basic necessity, if they weren't so expensive. Fairmont Nile City Hotel has recently launched its... Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:01:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2035/studio-misr-egyptian-cuisine-with-a-view-of-historic-cairo/ Located on a high hill in El Azhar Park, Studio Misr offers panoramic views of Cairo, where you can enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal on an expansive terrace with the breathtaking background of the Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Citadel.Unlike other Studio Misr branches, the restaurant's decor does... Tue, 7 Jun 2011 15:04:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2032/home-centre-all-in-one-furniture-store-in-alexandria/ Located inside of Alexandria City Centre, Home Centre is massive furniture and home accessory department store franchise that offers everything you could possibly need for your house. As the only branch to open in Egypt so far, the Alexandria branch of Home Centre is massive and divided into... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:20:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2015/the-kitchen-tasty-asian-cuisine-in-dahab/ When in Dahab, one is always confused about where to dine, mainly because most restaurants sport the same exact menu but in different book covers. The Kitchen isn’t one of those places, though. Located along the famous Mashraba walkway, The Kitchen is a three-storey Asian eatery located just a... Tue, 31 May 2011 17:57:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2024/bambo-cafe-football-nights-and-shisha-in-mokattam/ Mokattam is not the first place that comes to mind when most Cairenes plan a night out, so – like many of the coffee and shisha places in this area – Bambo Café is unlikely to be packed full of people when you visit.However, on certain occasions such as on football match nights, Bambo Café really... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:02:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2018/el-tawheed-and-el-nour-cheap-department-store-chain-in-cairo/ Let’s not lie; for those who have never entered El Tawheed & El Nour, there has always been a lingering curiosity as to what fills up all the floors of this department store. Of the two branches located on Haram’s Faisal Street, the one closer to the Cairo-Alexandria desert road is quite... Tue, 7 Jun 2011 15:43:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2016/nagada-authentic-egyptian-fabrics-for-your-home/ Located just off El Mesaha Square in Dokki, Nagada Home and Fashion combines Egyptian and Far Eastern designs and materials. The earthy atmosphere of the three-storey shop is welcoming and the staff is generally helpful. The ground floor is stocked in full with fashion goods imported from India,... Tue, 7 Jun 2011 15:43:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/2017/shishawy-elegant-shisha-at-kempinski-nile-hotel-cairo/ When we say shisha has been around for hundreds of years in Cairo, we are not even exaggerating. Recently, Cairo has witnessed ‘pimped’ shisha places with funky shisha designs and exclusive, exotic flavours. Located on the Garden City Corniche, the Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo now has a shisha café... Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:08:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/2011/stradivarius-trendy-and-affordable-womens-wear-at-citystars/ It might seem that this shop is yet another trendy, funky clothing brand targeting young women willing to take fashion risks. Not that we can ever have enough of these shops, but the concept is starting to get tired. However, Stradivarius is a bit different from its counterparts. Located in... Tue, 31 May 2011 15:30:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/2006/papa-johns-delicious-and-affordable-pizza-in-cairo/ There’s something about pizza that makes us go weak at the knees. It might be that pizza always reminds us of late-night gatherings with friends and offers us comfort whenever the going gets tough. Located in Citystars mall on the first floor of Phase 2, Papa John's serves up fresh, delicious... Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:33:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1996/stavolta-authentic-and-homemade-ice-cream-in-maadi/ If every business that opened in Cairo was as lovingly cultivated as this new jewel box of a gelato bar is, the city would be a better place. Just in time for summer, Stavolta has opened its sliding doors to offer Cairenes its incredibly delicious homemade Italian gelato. As a tiny shop located... Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:11:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1997/emelines-zumba-fun-workout-class-in-maadi/ ‘Ditch the workout, join the party,’ is what zumba is all about.Right here in Cairo is an opportunity to tone your body back into shape and get ready for the summer season while enjoying an excellent cardio workout. Emeline Lavender’s zumba class is a weekly women’s zumba class at Gaby Shiba... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1999/tanis-hidden-treasures-for-your-cairo-home/ Whether you’re renovating or moving into a new flat in Cairo, individuality and customisation seem to be the name of the game in Egyptian homes today. And there seems to be no better place to find that custom-made individuality than at Tanis at the First Mall.At first glance, Tanis is a shop that... Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:33:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1994/ali-baba-splendid-seafood-in-dahab/ Visiting Dahab and not eating at Ali Baba is like strolling by the beach on a hot day and not taking a dip; something absolutely impossible. As one of the oldest restaurants on Dahab’s Mashraba walkway, Ali Baba has catered to countless tourists and locals alike. Ali Baba provides not only... Sun, 29 May 2011 11:38:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1993/calvin-klein-jeans-overpriced-designer-jeans-in-cairo/ We love it when international fashion brands make their way to Egypt. It means that we no longer have to travel abroad to get our hands on designer items or no longer have to beg our friends travelling abroad to bring us things. It also means that whenever someone brings up a certain brand we can... Sun, 29 May 2011 11:38:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1980/friends-delicious-seafood-in-dahab/ A walk down Dahab’s packed promenade will provide you with many similar dining options: all beachfront restaurants with lounge seats, bright paper lanterns and similar menus. We can’t blame them, though; after a long day of diving or windsurfing, flavour is rarely on your mind; you’re just hoping... Thu, 26 May 2011 14:00:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1989/alef-gallery-mediterranean-fusion-goods-in-zamalek/ Located conveniently on Zamalek’s Mohamed Anis St. (across from Zamalek Residence, formerly known as Safir Hotel), furniture accessory shop Alef is a bit like walking into a neglected room in your grandmother’s house. As you enter, a large cage with carved wooden canaries will be sure to catch... Tue, 31 May 2011 15:30:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1991/tirol-austrian-cuisine-in-the-heart-of-mohandiseen/ The quest of this reviewer’s visit was to find out what exactly Austrian food is and why there is an Austrian restaurant in Cairo. The only Austrian dish that this reviewer could come up with was Kaiserschmarrn, a traditional Austrian dessert named after Empress Sissi.Located on Geziret El Arab... Tue, 31 May 2011 14:54:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1981/dutchess-waffles-and-crepes-in-mohandiseen/ Waffles and crêpes are a refreshing anomaly of food that is versatile and often delicious. No matter which way you look at it, the very idea of cooked dough and toppings invariably makes your mouth water. The mind can only run wild with the possibilities. For better and for worse, these are the... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:07:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1984/zamalek-art-gallery-salah-taher/ If the artist is nicknamed ‘the yogi of Zamalek,’ you know you are onto something good. Zamalek Art Gallery is celebrating the centennial anniversary of prominent Egyptian painter Salah Taher.Born in Cairo in 1911, this artist had an impressive career, first as the head of the Museum of Modern... Wed, 25 May 2011 15:08:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1982/promod-versatile-womens-wear-fit-for-cairo-heat/ While shopping for casual clothes, there are certain shops in Cairo that seem to lure you in and are guaranteed to have whatever you’re looking for. Promod is definitely one of those magical shops. Though the brand's objective is to provide better fashion at affordable prices, their branches in... Wed, 25 May 2011 13:29:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1517/nile-holding-cafe-quiet-cafe-on-a-garden-city-boat/ It is easy to dismiss the boats lining the Nile between Maadi and Garden City as tourist spots. Often empty unless a tour bus is parked out front, these restaurants and cafés are easily overlooked in favour of other trendier venues. However, at Nile Holding Misr, we have found a pleasant café... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:57:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1972/maritim-swedish-seafood-and-snacks-in-el-gouna/ Situated on one of the main points of Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna, Maritim is one of the best restaurants for a soothing breakfast, mid-day snack or better yet; a quiet, unfussy dinner. The Swedish owners decided to keep the style and menu of this place simple, while maintaining the marina... Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:45:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1970/levis-well-fitted-jeans-come-at-a-price-in-cairo/ Towards the end of the fourth boulevard on the third floor of the colossus that is Cairo’s Citystars mall, once stood a criminally neglected Levi’s shop. It shared the third floor with rows of dark, sad and lonely shops. After a long day trekking around Citystars, who can be bothered to go to... Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1950/samia-allouba-small-but-efficient-gym-in-mohandiseen/ We are in the middle of Sokhna season and Sahel is already knocking on our door; so it is time to work on the abs, get rid of those love handles and become beach-proof.Samia Allouba is a gym chain with several locations all over Cairo. In Mohandiseen, there are two branches across the street from... Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1964/elamana-cheap-and-homemade-egyptian-cuisine-in-zamalek/ There is no shortage of restaurants serving Egyptian cuisine in Cairo, but not all of them prepare food like an Egyptian mama would. Despite a profusion of international restaurants on the island of Zamalek, there are limited options serving authentic Egyptian cuisine.Elamana is a tiny dining... Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1963/alegría-trendy-restaurant-and-lounge-in-alexandria/ Alexandria’s nightlife scene is quite limited to old, traditional and nostalgic venues from the city's glorious past. The craving for a new and hip nightlife spot was at long last fulfilled with the arrival of Alegría several years ago.Located around the corner from the International Gardens and... Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1960/calliope-worthy-casual-wear-in-citystars/ When it comes to casual wear, there's no better shopping mall in Cairo than Citystars in Heliopolis. The mall is packed with international brands and franchises catering to casual wear, with new names constantly added to a market once dominated by brands like Zara and H&M. One shop that... Thu, 19 May 2011 17:48:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1958/toscanini-delicious-food-in-relaxing-dokki-restaurant/ In a city that witnesses the launching of a new restaurant every few weeks, keeping up with all the new dining options in Cairo can get extremely difficult. Fortunately for us, we’ve stumbled across Toscanini, a new restaurant in Dokki.Located on Mohie El Din Abul Ezz Street, Toscanini is a... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:17:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1956/mashrabia-gallery-damon-kowarsky/ For the first time in history, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities. We live in the city because we are seeking the thrill of the city life or simply because it is the only place where one can find a job and a decent living.Inspired by cities around the world such as Cairo,... Thu, 19 May 2011 14:32:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1953/gourmet-egypt-gourmet-meats-and-fish-and-cheese-in-cairo/ If you know your way around a steak and like to think of yourself as a budding chef or food connoisseur, chances are you’ve already come across Gourmet Egypt. If you haven’t yet, you really should: this gourmet and imported food company offers high-quality meat, seafood, cheese and condiments for... Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1949/al-americaine-cheap-diner-in-downtown-cairo/ For anyone familiar with Downtown Cairo, Al Americaine on Talaat Harb Square is one of those venues that everyone knows. No doubt we have all seen this restaurant with its bright red neon lights at one time or another. Perhaps you passed it when strolling through the square or when stuck in... Wed, 18 May 2011 13:57:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1922/zen-charming-chinese-cuisine-in-sharm-el-sheikh/ If you’re a fan of Chinese food, then Zen at Soho – Sharm El Sheikh’s new attraction –is definitely worth the five-hour drive from Cairo. Now we’re not suggesting that you pack up the kids and get ready to hit the road, but if you’re anywhere in the vicinity of Sharm El Sheikh’s Shark's Bay, you... Tue, 17 May 2011 15:45:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1946/karen-millen-chic-and-tailored-dresses-in-cairos-citystars/ It must be a girl thing; but we love dresses. When we know there's a party coming up, only one question comes to mind; what am I going to wear? An upcoming event is always a very good excuse to buy a new dress. Other good excuses include a new job, having a bad day, having a good day or... Tue, 17 May 2011 14:51:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1944/mazaya-quality-beauty-products-in-cairos-citystars/ Citystar's mall is packed with shops that cater to all your needs. Between the international designer boutiques and local brands, Mazaya is the belle of the ball, offering female shoppers the chance to get a little bit extravagant and treat themselves to new and luxurious beauty products.Located... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1941/pier-88-one-of-el-gounas-main-dining-landmarks/ Literally docked in El Gouna’s waters, Pier 88 is one of this Red Sea resort’s best and unique dining spots to date. Occupying a square-shaped floating dock on the water, Pier 88 can be reached via a wooden plank exactly as if you’re on a boat. The venue is given an effortless yet unique charm by... Tue, 17 May 2011 15:53:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1924/premoda-reliable-retailer-on-cairos-faysal-street/ Spanning the size of a small city, Faysal Street in Haram is a monster in every sense. Along its pavements you will find every type of shop, vendor, stall or service that you’d need. Competition is fierce, so it’s no mean feat that Premoda is such a visual attention-grabber. Catering to men and... Tue, 17 May 2011 15:53:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1931/el-gomhoria-juicy-grilled-pigeon-in-downtown-cairo/ As a highly popular Egyptian delicacy, grilled pigeon is one of the dishes that you must sample in Cairo. Thankfully, the city has a few stellar restaurants that perfect the art of juicy, well-spiced and chewy pigeons.El Gomhoria is located in what used to be an alleyway between two buildings on... Tue, 17 May 2011 15:53:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1930/takbir-busy-print-clothing-in-citystars/ When Takbir’s first branch in Citystars closed, there were rumours and worries among loyal shoppers that the colourful and diverse shop had lost its customer base in the mega mall. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case, as the shop relocated to the third floor of Phase 1, with all their trademark... Wed, 11 May 2011 14:42:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1927/miami-sleazy-beach-bar-in-downtown-cairo/ On 26th of July Street in Downtown Cairo, you'll often spot hazy tourists and local residents alike trying to wind their way through the often confusing topography of this city. Filling up some of the street's tiny alleyways are bars that appear to run a whole other business after dark.Located... Wed, 11 May 2011 14:25:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1936/cafe-mex-new-eyecatching-cafe-in-zamalek/ For weeks we passed by Café Mex along Zamalek’s 26 July Street hoping it would open. There was just something about the red brick interior and exterior that made us want to visit .With Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn on the walls, it feels like this café came straight from New York. Since there... Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:38:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1925/townhouse-gallery-gift-shop-handmade-finds-in-an-inspiring-cairo-gallery/ There’s something about Egyptian handmade products that always sparks that soft spot in us. While we love supporting local businesses in any way that we can, this little gift shop in Downtown Cairo presents us with a great opportunity to do so and it couldn’t be in a better location.Located in... Tue, 17 May 2011 15:53:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1923/they-told-me-its-here-mime-performance-at-rawabet-theatre/ As the Rawabet Factory Space filled up with people facing eight empty wooden chairs, slow and sad music began and the eight actors emerged slowly from behind a screen wearing medical coats. Almost an hour later, the audience was clapping, hooting, cheering and feeling perfectly content with the... Wed, 11 May 2011 12:11:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1917/el-khawas-gym-clean-and-no-nonsense-gym-in-haram/ As a path to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, El Haram Street is a road worthy of its billing. Stretching out for what seems like an eternity, it’s where you’ll find some of Cairo’s best dodgy nightclubs and finest belly dancers ready to give you a thorough cardiovascular workout, and get your... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:23:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1919/ruen-thai-asian-serenity-at-dusit-thani-hotel-cairo/ It is often difficult to find a restaurant in Cairo where the food, service and atmosphere are all in perfect harmony with one another. Some restaurants have wonderful food but lack in decor and atmosphere. And don’t even get us started about service.Located on the outskirts of Cairo in the Fifth... Tue, 10 May 2011 15:53:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1915/alabaster-bar-sushi-mania-at-the-fairmont/ Tucked away in a corner at the Fairmont Nile City Hotel is the superfluously named Alabaster Bar. True to its name, the bar is sleek, shiny and white, but with a good dose of atmospherically dim lighting.There are only five seating sections in Alabaster Bar; two high tables for bigger groups, two... Tue, 10 May 2011 17:05:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1907/dar-saeed-stationery-goods-in-downtown-cairo/ Maybe it’s those creative juices or the sweet reminder of childhood; but there’s something about stationary shops that makes us weak in the knees. What makes it even better is when we run across a family-owned shop that provides that comfortable, homely feel that other establishments lack.Located... Sun, 8 May 2011 16:43:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1905/smileys-grill-bland-but-fresh-sandwiches-in-cairos-citystars/ Going shopping in Citystars Mall always saps our energy, leaving us with an urgent need to refuel. As this mall hosts a vast collection of fast food joints, choosing a lunch spot is never an easy task.Among the ever-growing options is Smiley's Grill – an Egyptian fast food chain that serves up a... Sun, 8 May 2011 13:45:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1897/melouk-new-and-bold-bar-in-dokki/ Newly set up in a quiet street a couple of right turns off of Gamaat El Dowal Street is new bar Melouk. Don’t be put off by its location: yes, a sleepy backstreet isn’t the most desirable spot for a bar, and yes, the idea of stumbling out onto the street at 2AM smelling like you’re flammable,... Sun, 8 May 2011 12:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1902/man-in-the-mirror-michael-jackson-at-cairo-opera-house/ Pull up your white socks, put on the hat that you’ve been hiding in your closet for so long; dust off that silver glove and Moonwalk your way to the Cairo Opera House. The ‘Man in The Mirror’ show is in Cairo, performing Michael Jackson’s legendary songs.The show is brought to you by an... Thu, 5 May 2011 17:49:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1894/floyd-music-shop-quality-guitar-selection-in-dokki/ When you’re on the search for a specific instrument in Cairo, finding exactly what you’re looking for can be a tedious task. We’ve found a guitar shop in Dokki that caters to a fine taste in music brands and offers up a selection of high-quality products that may not be found elsewhere.Located in... Thu, 5 May 2011 15:08:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1868/avenue-newcomer-on-the-cairo-restaurant-and-bar-scene/ When you want to go for a night out in Cairo, it is usually a safe bet to visit one of the boats located in Zamalek. One of them is the Imperial Boat, which hosts three venues. There is Purple downstairs, Mojo on one side of the top deck and newcomer Avenue on the other side. Unfortunately, it... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1888/icon-imported-makeup-and-beauty-products-in-maadi/ Shopping for beauty products in Cairo is an exercise in hunting and gathering. In the absence of major department stores stocking every product imaginable, Cairenes are reduced to foraging at any number of different shops to locate the perfect face cream, a favourite perfume, or the right shade... Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1883/diva-hip-hair-salon-in-dokki/ ‘Do it Here, Do It Right’ reads the logo on Diva’s bright white wall. This hip hair salon in Dokki has a large following of faithful patrons, quite possibly due to its head honcho, Mas, a Lebanese hair stylist with a nonchalant, borderline blasé attitude and a keen sense of sophistication.The... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:29:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1874/dejà-vu-reasonably-priced-and-chic-footwear-in-cairo/ When it comes to buying a new pair of shoes in Cairo, a lot has to be taken into account. First and foremost, shoes that don't complement your figure are a bad investment. Second, you need a pair that can support your full weight and handle all kinds of misfortunes that you may encounter on... Tue, 3 May 2011 16:42:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1869/cook-door-delicious-fast-food-in-cairo/ Amidst the 24/7 bustle of Citystars Mall's food court, Cook Door is an all-Egyptian fast food joint that serves up delicious sandwiches and pizza. When compared to neighbouring food outlets, Cook Door is constantly overflowing with waiting customers, yet the speed at which sandwiches are prepared... Sun, 1 May 2011 15:15:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1333/mohamed-ahmed-top-notch-falafel-in-alexandria/ Finding foul and falafel in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria isn't a difficult task. Every Alexandrian has his or her favourite joint to head to in search of that cheap and tasty traditional Egyptian meal.Taking it a step above the rest, Mohamed Ahmed is an Alexandrian favourite for its fresh... Tue, 3 May 2011 16:42:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1835/el-tawheed-bakery-fresh-pretzels-in-downtown-cairo/ We love our bread. There’s an undeniable comfort element found in our carbs, and the bakeries of Cairo might just be the very bane of our existence.Located on Mohamed Farid Street round the corner from El Prince Restaurant, El Tawheed Bakery is always stocked with freshly baked goods. The green... Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:07:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1822/welatain-tasty-local-fast-food-chain-in-cairo/ If you are bored with the menu at McDonald's or any other international fast food franchise, and have tried each item on their menus at least thrice; look no further than Welatain, a local fast food chain that serves up quality sandwiches.Located on Nabil El Wakad Street in Heliopolis, Welatain... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1812/hoopla-affordable-accessories-in-citystars/ When you’re out shopping in Cairo, nothing is better than knowing exactly what you need, buying it and going home satisfied. However, when shops are so large you can easily get lost in them and when hundreds of items catch your eye, it’s becoming increasingly hard to make a quick purchase;... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:13:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1815/cinnzeo-delicious-cinnamon-rolls-in-cairos-citystars/ The aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls is capable of making the strictest of dieters succumb to a bite or two. Though Cinnzeo lacks that sweet, tantalising scent that is enough to attract customers from miles away; it still makes yummy cinnamon rolls.Located next to Fuddruckers on the first... Tue, 31 May 2011 15:10:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1810/source-basic-and-affordable-footwear-in-cairo/ In a city that is not short on shoe shops, finding a shop that caters to all of your needs is no walk in the park. Luckily for shoe shoppers in Cairo, Source has several branches across the city, offering a diverse collection of affordable footwear and handbags that suit all tastes and are... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:29:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1808/zeera-cafe-and-restaurant-average-eats-with-a-mexican-twist-in-maadi/ Maadi Degla's Ethos Café is no more; this below-ground Cairo café beside Seoudi Market on Road 205 has been reinvented as Zeera, a cheerful restaurant and café, whose decor and menu are – surprisingly given its predecessor’s fate – similar to those of Ethos.Zeera's management has added a few new... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:08:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1811/khan-mahfouz-heaven-of-authentic-clothing/ Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo on El Azhar Road is a small shop known in the area as Nour (named after its owner). It looks like a big, colourful and inviting cave opening that you will be tempted to enter, and when you step inside the tiny shop, you will definitely be rewarded.Now named... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:58:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1806/tarek-nail-care-center-impeccable-nails-in-maadi/ It may not look like much from the outside, but Tarek Nail Care Center is a discreet shop below street level next to Costa Coffee on Maadi's Road Nine that delivers the best manicures and pedicures in Cairo, hands down. Although its basic decor may suggest otherwise, Tarek Nails is a highly... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:58:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1809/portuguese-club-old-school-bar-and-terrace-in-alexandria/ When in Alexandria, taking a walk down the many tranquil streets of the Kafr Abdou neighbourhood is always a pleasure. The Portuguese Club is possibly the neighbourhood’s only and longest living bar/terrace/pub to date. Nestled inside one of the area’s nicest villas, the Portuguese Club is a... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:58:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1728/33-summertime-clothing-in-korba/ Hotter weather has hit Cairo at an alarming speed. Sandals and lightweight clothing are calling our name sooner than we had expected. Located in Korba and with other branches in Heliopolis including Genena Mall and Merghany Street, 33 is a clothing shop with fresh warm weather options.The Korba... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:39:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1729/sabaya-delicious-lebanese-at-the-semiramis-intercontinental/ Located on the second floor of the very strategically situated Cairo Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel, Sabaya is a Lebanese restaurant/lounge that promises a chic and comfortable dining experience.Sabaya compensates for its lack of window views with soft lighting, comfortable low seating and an... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:39:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1724/t-shirt-factory-create-your-own-t-shirt-in-citystars/ We all have that specific t-shirt design that we secretly want our favourite shop to have available in a quality fabric. While it may be hard to find a quality customised t-shirt design in Cairo, a new t-shirt booth in Citystars Mall provides promising options for casual t-shirt fans. Located in... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:36:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1720/zo-asian-restaurant-underwhelming-asian-cuisine-in-cairo/ Brought to you by the DivineWorx – the same company behind Makani, El Sit Hosneya and Burger Joint – Zo endeavours to bring far eastern cuisine to Cairo’s diners. The effort may be commendable, but the results – in the case of their 5th Settlement branch at least – are diluted by overproduction... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:39:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1285/lux-koshary-just-another-koshary-joint-in-downtown-cairo/ Downtown Cairo definitely isn't hurting for yet another dish of koshary. There are plenty of koshary restaurants around the neighbourhood, interwoven between a traditional restaurants and electronics shops. Located on Falaky Street near AUC’s Downtown Campus in Bab El Louk is just another joint... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:00:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1715/nefertari-affordable-hair-salon-in-maadi/ Although the Cairo neighbourhood of Maadi has numerous salon options, Nefertari stands out for its affordable prices and friendly service. Tucked away next to the new Jared's Bagels shop on Degla's Road 233, Nefertari is a small but comfortable venue offering a standard range of hair salon... Sun, 8 May 2011 12:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1717/sheboya-grill-house-all-you-can-eat-sushi-in-mohandiseen/ Often leaning on the light and healthy side, sushi is usually a refreshing meal. When the words ‘all you can eat’ come into the equation, though; that fine line between decadence and indulgence becomes blurred into utter satiation. For this grill house and sushi bar in Cairo, that’s their... Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:00:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1713/farahat-delicious-stuffed-pigeon-in-cairo/ Known to have the best stuffed pigeon in Cairo, Farahat is one of the oldest and most famous eating spots in El Azhar area.The saying 'Don't judge a book by its cover' is very important when it comes to eating in Farahat. The restaurant is a small shop on El Azhar Road on the corner of El Afify... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:28:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1706/basmatio-delicious-fast-food-with-delivery-throughout-cairo/ While the fast food industry is a vastly growing business in Cairo, big fast food chains often fail to provide Cairenes with fulfilling meals that are easy on the budget as well. Luckily, just when a fresh addition to the delivery/takeaway scene was needed, Basmatio comes to the rescue.Basmatio... Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:57:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/446/etman-bakery-tasty-downtown-cairo-bakery/ While bakeries in Downtown Cairo are in no way difficult to come by, this little family-owned gem is a must for any Downtown dweller or non-dweller alike.Located on Mohamed Mahmoud Street, near Costa Coffee and Isis Supermarket, is Etman Bakery. You have to keep an eye out for it as it’s... Tue, 24 May 2011 13:16:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1704/al-ghouri-papyrus-art-centre-expert-papyrus-in-cairo/ The centuries-old practice of turning Egyptian papyrus leaves into paper is nearly mocked today at many of the shops in Cairo’s Khan El Khalili market, where poor quality souvenirs are hawked to unsuspecting tourists. The cheaply made products may discourage many modern Cairenes from even... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:28:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1701/excelsior-1950s-diner-turned-bar-in-downtown-cairo/ Downtown Cairo never surprises us with its random selection of baladi bars. From one end of the neighbourhood to the other, you can always stumble upon hidden watering holes and hotel night spots where you can have a quiet evening and knock back a few.On the ground floor of the rustic Excelsior... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:28:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1699/suede-quality-leather-and-designer-knockoff-bags-in-maadi/ If you’re looking for leather basics or remarkably convincing designer knockoff bags and shoes in Cairo, Suede is your place. If not, look elsewhere.Located in the middle of Maadi Degla’s sprawling Road 233, Suede is one of the larger and more inviting options on a strip of shops hawking... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:05:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1683/nordsee-german-fast-food-now-in-cairo/ If you’ve never had a taste of fish from the North Sea, German food franchise Nordsee brings you a piece of Germany on a plate.A popular European fast food chain that apparently dates back to the 19th century, Nordsee has opened its first branch in Egypt, at Cairo’s Citystars mall across from On... Sun, 8 May 2011 12:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1700/tache-art-gallery-upscale-art-gallery-on-outskirts-of-cairo/ Established in January 2011 by Cherine Badrawy and Taya Elzayadi, Tache Art Gallery at Designopolis is an art gallery that promises to bring glamour to the Egyptian art scene.Whereas Cairo’s art hub is traditionally based in the Downtown area, Tache challenges the localisation of the local art... Wed, 6 Apr 2011 15:54:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1660/anne-beauty-and-spa-friendly-and-efficient-heliopolis-hair-salon/ Never judge a book by its cover, or your Cairo hair salon by its lack of shiny machines. If you ever thought that the best salons are those decked out in expensive decor, think again; Anne Beauty & Spa is the epitome of a pleasant surprise.Located in Heliopolis’ Ard El Golf area, this hair salon... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:15:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1646/latelier-cairo-home-accessory-showroom-with-french-egyptian-flair/ With all the new and young designer concepts and home accessory shops opening around Cairo lately, L’Atelier has definitely brought something different to the table.The brainchild of French and Egyptian designers, L'Atelier ccupyies a charming apartment on Ahmed Sabry Street in Zamalek. The... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 15:36:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1649/jareds-bagels-and-micahs-grill-more-american-cuisine-in-cairo/ A long-time favourite of bagel devotees in Maadi and beyond, Jared's Bagels has long been the Cairo neighbourhood's solution to one of America's most cherished breakfast traditions. Now, Jared's has expanded its reach into breakfast and lunch fare with the opening of a new shop on Maadi Degla's... Sun, 3 Apr 2011 13:43:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1641/pizza-conez-fun-pizza-in-cairos-citystars/ Pizza is always fun to eat. And as if the traditional round shape of pizza wasn't enough to have us worried about out waistlines; you can now eat cone-shaped pizzas in Cairo too. If you're a pizza junkie, it might be time to consider renewing your gym subscription. On the plus side, you no longer... Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1642/sugar-a-quality-addition-to-cairo-gift-shops/ In Cairo's Citystars Mall, a new gift shop that is pink enough to be confused with over a hundred similar gift shops has opened. Fair enough, Sugar doesn’t differ that much in prices and types of gifts. However, they are unique in how much effort they put into making every gift special.At Sugar,... Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:03:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1635/auntie-loulou-home-style-sweets-in-maadi/ Stopping for a sweet snack while shopping in Cairo just got more fun with the opening of Auntie LouLou, a cute waffle and crêpe bar serving up grandma's kitchen-style treats and scrumptious snacks. Located just next to Diwan on Maadi's Road Nine, this tiny little venue will satisfy all your... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:36:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1637/wel3a-ingenious-shisha-cafe-in-zamalek/ Cairo’s myriads of shisha cafés are conveniently dispersed around the city; it’s no feat to get your fix round the clock on the corner of just about anywhere.  However, finding a place that offers you undying, flavourful shisha that blows strong for two straight hours – without having to dig deep... Tue, 31 May 2011 15:12:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1639/al-sharouk-downtown-cairos-best-falafel/ We all know that Downtown Cairo isn’t hurting for street food, but sometimes you never know what you’re going to get in terms of quality and taste. Whether you like to have a sit-down meal or prefer the hassle-free stall takeaway, quality and service can range from outstanding to downright... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 15:36:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1632/solitaire-fragments-of-an-identity-at-rawabet-theatre/ Performed tonight and tomorrow at 7PM at the Rawabet Space for Performing Arts is Solitaire, a one-woman show written, directed and performed by Dalia Bassiouny.Solitaire is an approximately 45-minute monodrama, where one Egyptian woman takes the stage and, through her own personal experience,... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1633/el-massry-for-egyptian-customs-andconfiscated-sales-second-hand-in-cairo/ If you’re looking for second-hand goods, Craigslist and Souq.com offer great deals in this city of recirculation goods, but thrift shops are havens for the savvy shopper seeking a wide inventory at a low price.El Massry for Egyptian Customs & Confiscated Sales is a shop on Ramsis Street, Abassiya... Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:05:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1634/hamada-coiffeur-cheap-and-easy-haircuts-in-maadi/ The Cairo neighbourhood of Maadi may not have as many hair salons and spas as in Mohandiseen or Dokki; but it does have a few quality options. Long-term Maadi residents all have their favourite hair salon to which they are completely loyal, and this reviewer feels particularly fond of Hamada... Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:05:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1626/mustakis-avoidable-late-night-snacks-in-zamalek/ You know those places in Cairo that are usually open up for a late-night stack, catering to your gastronomically-inclined urges with tasty greasy sandwiches? Well, Mustakis is not one of them.Located on Mansour Mohamed Street right next to Hardees in Zamalek, Mustakis does serve greasy... Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:41:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1624/ayyam-gallery-thaier-helal/ Opened in late 2010, Ayyam Gallery is the newest addition to the chain of Ayyam art spaces in Beirut, Dubai and Damascus. Their reputation is of high manner, reflecting a fine sense of sophistication and heavy impression of commercialism felt the minute you grace Ayyam’s entryway.Located on Abul... Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:41:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1627/salidas-healthy-salads-and-sandwiches-in-maadi/ Salidas is a cute new restaurant in Cairo located conveniently next to Diwan bookstore on Maadi’s bustling Road Nine. This restaurant seems to have struck the magic balance between innovation, style and service that guarantees longevity. A tiny venue with just a handful of tables indoors and a... Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:05:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1630/ranias-corner-eclectic-fusion-of-home-and-fashion-in-cairo/ With the increasing need for that exclusive personalisation of your shopping experience in Cairo, it’s no wonder that concept boutiques are a growing business in the city. Literally a corner inside Elements on Dokki’s Amman Square, Rania’s Corner is a truly personal experience, holding a full... Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:05:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1613/itsumi-new-sushi-bar-in-mohandiseen/ Sushi restaurants seem to be popping up in Cairo on a more frequent basis these days. We have no idea whether that means it’s an easy task or fresh fish really is that simple to find in Cairo.Itsumi has only been open for a few weeks and is located on the tree-lined Aanab Street in Mohandessin.... Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:00:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1105/sage-promising-interior-and-blase-coffee-in-dokki/ Located next door to On the Run on Tahrir Street in Dokki is a little café that we've always wondered about but forgotten soon thereafter. We decided to finally check it out and see what this Cairo café is all about.  Sage is a tiny place with modern decor and seating, and a simple counter with a... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:22:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1591/osmanly-take-two/ Interestingly, our first review of the Kempinski Nile Hotel’s Turkish restaurant Osmanly was also one of our most criticised reviews, so we decided to pay the Garden City hotel a second visit to see if it still lives up to our first review. We entered the restaurant with some pretty high... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:10:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1614/logaine-scarves-mohandiseens-diamond-in-the-rough/ Located off Soliman Abaza Square in Mohandiseen, Logaine (pronounced ‘lojayn’ - as in Silver in Tunisian) is a scarf shop that is definitely worth checking out. Catering mainly to veiled women, this shop has a large selection of scarves and other fabrics. Browse through the shop, and you’ll find... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:53:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1558/kiwi-another-upscale-restaurant-in-maadi/ Located on Road Nine in Maadi, Kiwi Restaurant and Café used to have branches in Nile Mall and Nasr City as well. The Maadi branch is its most recently opened endeavour.Aesthetically funky with wood-textured walls and designer seating, Kiwi’s vibe definitely had us feeling it at first. It wasn’t... Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:17:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1610/funky-fish-fun-gifts-and-accessories-in-citystars/ Among the ever-increasing number of accessory shops in Cairo, it seems like the last thing we need is another one; especially in Citystars Mall. Nevertheless, Funky Fish proves itself to be far from just another cluttered and cramped accessory shop.What makes Funky Fish different is that there is... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:38:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1607/caffe-trombetta-quiet-coffee-space-in-zamalek/ If you’re anything like this reviewer, a quality cup of coffee is as important if not more important than getting dressed each morning. When the going is rough and a stop off at a local café is a must, so much disappoint has been found in those cardboard cups. Here’s a little place in Zamalek... Sun, 22 May 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1602/cherokee-health-club-hidden-in-mohandiseen/ It’s time to build your brain or brawn, and the only direction is up for the ambitious exerciser; so hit the elevator selection for lucky floor number thirteen.Far removed from the Cairo traffic hiss and stacked atop the Pharaoh Egypt Hotel in Mohandiseen is Cherokee Health Club, a gym and spa... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:45:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1595/troppo-gallery-antique-oasis-in-citystars-mall/ Entering the Khan El Khalili section in Citystars’ Phase 1 is a nice shift from the hustle and bustle of the Cairo mall. While it lacks the atmosphere of the original Islamic Cairo souk with its ever-crowded narrow aisles, this shopping area has a special character of its own.The scent of incense... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:45:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1600/le-gout-laidback-lunch-at-the-novotel-cairo/ Fresh, fulfilling salads are a hot commodity in the city of Cairo. We’re often disappointed with the choices that we have and delightfully surprised when a delicious bed of greens are laid out in front of us.Located in the Hotel Novotel Cairo El Borg on the Gezira Corniche (just round the corner... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:47:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1599/townhouse-gallery-of-contemporary-art-the-popular-show-exhibition/ Contemporary art institutions are often known for their practiced exclusivity concerning the constant question of what art is. Located in Downtown Cairo, Townhouse Gallery of Contemporary Art has responded to this common criticism with an experimental exhibition called ‘The Popular Show’.The... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:46:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1592/abou-ramy-tasty-sandwiches-in-nasr-city/ With their chubby chef logo, Abou Ramy is one of Cairo’s best fast food joints right in heart of the hectic Nasr City. And though it might be mistakenly related to the famous kebab and kofta restaurant in El Sayeda Zeinab, it’s only a mere name resemblance.Abou Ramy is always busy; so it’s a good... Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1587/abdeen-factory-for-ceramics-cheap-and-pretty-ceramics-in-cairo/ Cairo’s artist community of Fustat has seen quite a revival in the two short years since the opening of the Darb 17 18 Centre for Contemporary Arts. Located next to the art gallery, Abdeen Factory for Ceramic is an incredible example of what this vibrant community has to offer.The large turquoise... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:10:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1588/ahwa-el-drawesh-authentic-ahwa-in-the-heart-of-khan-khalili/ If your Friday night is torn between a hopping club or a relaxing café, a tourist attraction or baladi getaway, an ideal solution is hidden secretly in one of the most popular districts of Cairo.Located behind El Hussein Mosque in Khan El Khalili, El Drawesh is a vintage ahwa hosting local... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:55:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1585/captain-el-malah-horrendous-pet-shop-in-zamalek/ Located on Zamalek’s Taha Hussein Street right next to Pumpkin, Captin El Malah is a new, hole-in-the-wall shop that sells pets as well as exotic animals.The first thing that you notice as you enter the shabby makeshift shop is the taxidermy at the entrance. Two stuffed foxes guard both sides... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:55:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1586/mercato-italiano-disappointing-pizza-and-pasta-in-citystars/ Italian cuisine is always associated with delicious food. Suffice it to say that Italians invented pizza. Based on this belief, we were very encouraged to try out Mercato Italiano in Heliopolis for its Italian cuisine.    Italian for Italian Market, Mercato Italiano is located on Citystars' food... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:25:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1557/kryptonite-toys-action-figures-and-comic-books-in-heliopolis/ If you think that comic books should have been left behind with your childhood, consider this an exciting announcement for enthusiasts and a fresh opportunity for those that are curious. This also may be the next biggest geek hang out in Cairo!Causing quite the stir, Kryptonite is a one-of-a-kind... Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1520/the-terrace-gourmet-dining-at-designopolis/ The Terrace is located in the comfortable and stylish surroundings of Designopolis, Cairo's new art and design hub in the Sixth of October Area. Now open from 2PM to 9PM during the week, The Terrace is a nice place to escape from the city for a meal with a side of culture.Not surprisingly, The... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:09:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1578/the-breathing-room-quiet-yoga-studio-in-maadi/ Yoga classes in Cairo aren’t difficult to find, from informal living room meet-ups to pricey professional studio classes. The Breathing Room in Maadi is a popular yoga studio that focuses solely on yoga, offering different classes to small, intimate groups.Having recently relocated to Road 216 in... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:34:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1580/joud-contemporary-home-accessories-in-zamalek/ Zamalek is certainly the go-to place for the eccentric Cairo shopper. Little by little, it reveals hidden shops that surprise and cater to a very specific clientele with very specific needs. It certainly did not fail with its newest revelation, Joud, located on Hassan Assem Street, just off... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:34:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1576/mashrabia-gallery-amre-heiba/ Currently showing at Mashrabia Gallery in Downtown Cairo is ‘Still Life’, the latest collection of acrylic paintings by local artist and designer, Amre Heiba. If you’ve never see Heiba’s work before, this exhibition makes for a great crash course on his style with over twenty acrylic paintings on... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:35:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1577/el-nil-restaurant-fresh-fish-in-downtown-cairo/ Eating seafood in Cairo is always a bit tricky. Our scepticism always has us wondering as to how fresh the seafood is that we are about to sample. With that being said, sometimes you have to step out on a limb and figure it out on your own.Located in Downtown Cairo a block down from Horreya and... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:50:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1570/alfa-market-cluttered-supermarket-in-zamalek/ At the end of El Malek El Fadel Street in Zamalek, down the road from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is Alfa market, a three-storey supermarket that stocks everything from food to sportswear and electrical supplies.First thing you’ll meet once you enter the supermarket is their small but... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1569/egyptian-nights-mezza-in-the-cairo-marriot-gardens/ With the likes of restaurants like Abou El Sid, upscale and authentic Egyptian cuisine isn’t difficult to find in Cairo. When it comes to this garden dining option in Zamalek, the atmosphere and delicious eats are par none.Located in the Palace Gardens of the Cairo Marriot Hotel on the Zamalek... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:33:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1566/mothercare-one-stop-shop-for-mothers-in-cairo/ Mothercare has been stocked for over 40 years with everything that expecting mothers can possibly need. From maternity, baby and children’s clothes to nursery furniture, this British specialized retailer is a well-established name in 44 countries throughout the world.A good thing is that the... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:50:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1564/kiros-lounge-good-food-in-not-so-clean-surroundings/ In spite of the fact that we encountered tremendous difficulty tracking down the exact location of Kiro's Lounge, it was worth every last ounce of our energy. Located on Yousef Abbas Street in Nasr City, the restaurant features an all-encompassing menu with cuisine from Rome, Mexico, Paris and... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:49:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1562/le-garage-juicy-burgers-in-el-gouna/ Le Garage is a favourite among many in the Red Sea resort town of El Gouna for its speedy service, garage-themed decor (straight down to the waiters’ mechanic uniform) and of course, its creative and juicy burgers.While indoor seating is provided in a brightly coloured space, nine times out of... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:34:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1552/kriss-one-of-cairos-top-hair-salons/ There’s nothing like a little trip to the salon to make you feel like a million pounds. While Cairo is definitely not short on coiffeurs, Kriss is arguably one of the top hair salons, having gained a popular following and established a strong reputation over the past decade.With several branches... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:16:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1553/bikya-second-hand-books-and-coffee-in-cairo/ Nestled on a quiet street on the outskirts of Nasr City, the newest readers’ haven is Bikya, a serene space loaded with second-hand paperbacks and à-la-carte coffee and snacks.Driven by a dream that they shared back in high school, it took five months for five women in their mid-twenties to see... Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:55:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1547/fuze-lobby-bar-at-fairmont-heliopolis/ Smack dab in the middle of the Fairmont Towers Heliopolis, between the old building and the new, is Fuze – one of the hotel’s many bars.It’s hard to miss this place with its brightly lit orange bar,padded high chairs and tables overlooking the hotel’s atrium.In addition to the high tables on an... Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1545/chez-gabi-au-ritrovo-original-and-charming-pizzeria-in-alexandria/ Having been around for more than thirty years, Chez Gabi ‘Au Ritrovo’ is considered one of Alexandria’s gems and oldest surviving dining spots. Think of it as the Pub 28 or The Cellar of Alexandria; where nothing beats the consistently good food, service and nostalgic atmosphere.Formerly known as... Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:59:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1546/new-look-cheap-and-trendy-clothing-in-cairos-citystars/ Of all the UK fashion brands that have come to Cairo, New Look is best known for its cheap take on high street fashion and the latest seasonal trends. Although customs and currency exchange do not make this brand as cheap as it is in the UK, it still offers shoppers the opportunity to indulge in... Tue, 8 Mar 2011 14:10:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1537/castle-art-gallery-asian-themed-home-accessories-in-zamalek/ On Hassan Assem Street in Zamalek, an orange glow spills onto the street. A shop window is so filled with lanterns that at first glance, you’d think that’s all they sell here. However, customers who venture into Castle Art Gallery may be in for a surprise.There is little to nothing about the... Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:35:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1540/el-madiafa-cafe-and-restaurant-offbeat-cafe-in-downtown-cairo/ Unless you’re looking for a typical coffee chain, most cafés in Downtown are more on the side of friendly ahwas at their best. While we love our ahwas, the problem lies in those unplanned meet-ups with friends when a little more comfort and privacy fits the mood.  Remember when your parents would... Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:22:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1536/tom-and-basal-disappointing-egyptian-food-in-nasr-city/ Trying the local cuisine is an inextricable part of exploring Cairo; you haven't completely comprehended the nature of Egyptians until you have tried the food that has been passed on from generation to generation.Tom & Basal is a local restaurant chain that serves up traditional Egyptian food for... Sun, 29 May 2011 15:22:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1527/marias-fresh-and-delicious-mexican-cuisine-in-cairo/ Tucked away in one of the corners of the Fairmont Heliopolis in Cairo is Maria’s, a small, delightful and orange-hued Mexican eatery.As the maître de ushers you into the average-sized restaurant, you’ll be shocked by the bright orange and red colors. If we didn’t know any better, we’d think we... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:21:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1534/al-qahira-modern-and-nostalgic-egyptian-memorabilia-in-zamalek/ Strolling down Bahgat Ali Street in Zamalek, we’ve always come across a really cool balcony with a canopy-like banner reading ‘Al Qahira’ in authentic Arabic calligraphy. We assumed it was just another patriotic Zamalek resident adding flair to their home; but it turns out we were mistaken. Al... Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:07:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1519/pro-center-mohandiseen-tower-of-health-and-fitness-in-cairo/ Egyptian gym chain Pro Center’s Mohandiseen branch is as close as you can get to a perfect workout environment in Cairo. Located on Thawra Street, the health complex’s four storeys are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery as well as an impressive forte of facilities.Walk into the posh... Sun, 6 Mar 2011 10:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1532/fundays-childrens-toys-franchise-in-cairo/ Searching for the right gift can be stressful in Cairo, especially when you’re shopping for a child. As a leading toys and games retailer in Egypt, Fundays provides top-quality toys and helpful assistance in finding the suitable gift.With more than ten branches throughout Cairo, Fundays continues... Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:09:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1529/koshary-el-tahrir-iconic-egyptian-koshary/ For anyone new to Cairo, it’s hard to believe that a simple bowl of pasta, rice, lentils, chick peas, onions and tomato sauce can cause so much debate. However, we take our koshary seriously here, and Downtown Cairo is packed with cheap, quick and delicious koshary restaurants.Koshary Tahrir... Tue, 1 Mar 2011 13:24:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1526/la-chesa-swiss-eats-in-charming-downtown-cairo/ Downtown Cairo is often viewed as one of the most chaotic areas of the city, completely unsuitable for relaxation and leisurely exploration. However, unbeknownst to many are the string of charming neighbourhoods among the hustle and bustle that are perfect for just that.Located along Adly Street... Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:21:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1472/o-m-cosy-zamalek-home-accessory-shop/ Some shops in Cairo are so warm and inciting that it’s difficult to walk by without popping in. Such is the case with O-M, one of Zamalek’s many home accessory shops.Located on Hassan Assem Street around from the corner from Mandarine Koueider, O-M is an abbreviation of the names of owner Mahmoud... Tue, 1 Mar 2011 13:24:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1518/gloria-jeans-another-international-coffee-chain-in-cairo/ It was just a few years ago that Starbucks was opening one of their very first Cairo franchise stores in the charming neighbourhood of Korba. Opening just a few months ago and around the corner next to McDonalds, Gloria Jean’s might just be the new neighbourhood competition.Gloria Jean’s is a... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:30:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1492/inside-out-furnishings-and-interior-design-in-zamalek/ Home design isn’t new to Zamalek, where both international and local designers have concept stores and showrooms opening up left and right. Unfortunately, many shops lack insight when it comes to incorporating culturally-inspired concepts with their adoration of modern design, often leaving the... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:07:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1523/el-sawy-culturewheel-25th-of-january-photography/ To the ordinary Egyptian, the past month has been nothing short of a surreal storm, a sequence of life-altering events that shook Egypt to its core. The people spearheaded the revolution, and now they are the ones documenting it.On Sunday, February 20th, photographs from across Egypt were put on... Tue, 1 Mar 2011 13:24:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1310/kikis-average-italian-restaurant-in-el-gouna/ Located in El Gouna's downtown area, Kiki’s is an Italian restaurant perched on the second floor of a building on the edge of a lagoon, providing a stellar view of El Gouna at night. Open every evening from 6PM, Kiki’s is an old-time favourite among residents and recurrent visitors for its simple... Tue, 1 Mar 2011 13:24:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1501/diva-3-boutique-beauty-salon-in-maadi/ Recently opened in the Sakanat El Maadi neighbourhood near Maadi Grand Mall in Cairo, Diva 3 is a luxurious gem of a beauty salon in an area that desperately needs it. Following in the footsteps of Pace e Luce, Diva 3 offers a similarly glamorous, but more low-key and affordable salon... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:13:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1495/tebesty-long-time-fiteer-restaurant-in-cairo/ The beauty of fiteer lies in the fact that it conjures up a level of comfort and satisfaction like no other treat in Cairo. Tebesty has been around in Egypt for ages and with branches all over the capital ranging from Nasr City to Maadi; it’s hard to find someone that hasn’t taken a stab at their... Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:27:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1510/bellissimo-flower-boutique-maadis-solution-to-small-gifts-and-big-events/ Some of the perks of Egypt’s ever more sophisticated economy are shops like Bellissimo Flower Boutique. Bellissimo stocks cute candles and fresh flowers, but it also functions as a comprehensive event planning business.A beacon of style on Maadi’s posh Road 200, Bellissimo’s shop front is bright... Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1507/diet-house-bland-but-healthy-food-in-mohandiseen/ Considering the amount of carbohydrates and oils that we find pumping through our systems on a regular basis in Cairo, a change of pace is often needed to ensure avoiding a heart attack. However, rarely does a restaurant open up to offer exclusively diet cuisine.Located on El Gehad Street, off of... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:21:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1508/grab-and-wrap-fun-gift-shop-in-mohandiseen/ Gift shopping in Cairo can be bothersome, especially if you’re searching for a creative present with little time to spare. Luckily, we’ve found a place where you can literally grab any number of plentiful and delightful gift ideas and wrap them up in no time. More importantly, it proves that... Thu, 12 May 2011 15:43:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1504/ole-one-of-alexandrias-best-kept-secrets/ In the cosy and dainty neighbourhood of Kafr Abdou in Alexandria, you can find a small yet satisfactory number of cafés and restaurants that appeal to all residents. Just down the road from the Alenbi Garden on the left-hand side and across from Concrete lies Olé, a café/restaurant that has been... Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:52:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1503/tota-english-diner-in-al-rehab/ Located in El Rehab’s old souk, Tota is an English diner with a hefty international menu that serves everything from pancake breakfasts to Thai food.Just a few shops down from Tajine, this two-storey eatery gives off both English and oriental vibes; furnished with colourful drapes, marble tables,... Tue, 10 May 2011 12:08:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1458/shorouk-bookstore-comprehensive-bookstore-chain-in-cairo/ Recently launched onto the Egyptian market, Shorouk Bookstore has more than eight branches throughout Cairo. If you’re familiar with the name, it’s because Shorouk Bookstore is part of the Shorouk Group, which also includes Dar El Shorouk, arguably the most powerful Arabic publishing house in... Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:52:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1442/la-fraise-cool-takeaway-cocktails-in-heliopolis/ Given Egypt’s sunny weather throughout most of the year and its moderately cold winter season, cold drinks can be enjoyed at any time of the year. There's nothing quite like a cold and fresh fruit juice to set your mind at ease.Located on Nabil El Wakad Street, a tiny juice shop called La Fraise... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:38:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1493/alex-top-cheap-and-quick-koshary-in-zamalek/ Cheap food options, especially koshary, are slim pickings when it comes to the Cairo neighbourhood of Zamalek. It's a staple in many Egyptians’ lives, and most people crave a tub of fresh, hot koshary every now and then. This Egyptian fast-food outlet not only serves koshary; but other options as... Thu, 5 May 2011 16:16:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1491/spinneys-international-supermarket-chain-in-cairo/ The age-old proverb ‘Size doesn’t matter’ really applies to Egypt’s newest addition to supermarket chains, Spinney’s.With countless aisles as far as the eye could see, the supermarket's branch at Citystars really does stock almost everything. They carry all the leading brands (and some obscure... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:27:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1469/le-prince-home-accessories-galore-in-zamalek/ Having been around in Zamalek for the past decade, Le Prince still stands as one of Cairo’s chicest and most high-end home accessory shops; yet it’s also very low-key. Pass their cottage-like wooden stairs and door, you can get lost in the rows of items on display and end up walking out with one... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:06:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1464/myriam-market-supermarket-with-diverse-imported-goods/ Feel like cooking Thai food today? Or do you have a special occasion coming up and need some delicious Pillsbury cake mix? If so, then look no further than Myriam Market in Maadi.Located in Degla just down the road from the popular El Shader café on a quiet intersection is Myriam Market, one of... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:02:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1467/traxx-calling-cairos-off-roading-experts/ Thanks to the expansive desert territories that surround Egypt's capital, Cairo is a prime destination hub for adventurers from both near and far in search of the excitement of the great outdoors.Traxx opened just recently on Maadi's ever-populated Road 233. Priding itself on being the only... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:53:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1470/el-rokn-el-shamy-syrian-takeaway-in-heliopolis/ Heliopolis is home to a number of neighbourhood street stalls offering up a fine selection of wallet-friendly food. While shawerma and falafel sandwiches aren’t hard to come by in Cairo, finding that authentic Syrian flavour isn’t as common.Tucked away between several other food outlets on Nozha... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:55:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1468/zimmer-classy-and-contemporary-furniture-in-cairo/ With the opening of Designopolis and the introduction of international furniture brands to the Egyptian market, local competitors have been forced to rise to the challenge.Zimmer at Designopolis is a well-stocked showroom of household furniture and accessories ranging from indoor furniture and... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:06:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1441/da-franco-italian-takeout-in-mohandiseen/ Who doesn’t love a little hot and fresh comfort food of pasta and pizza delivered to your own front door? Located on Managem Wel Mahager Street, directly across from Tebesty near Lebanon Square, Da Franco is a tiny restaurant that only offers takeout and delivery. Delivery is available to... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:22:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1456/el-rahmani-delicious-sobya-in-sayeda-zeinab/ Located at the intersection between Mobtadayan and El Komi Streets, El Rahmani is a small, white dessert shop that just barely fits its counter and fridge, yet it’s always bursting at the seams with customers clamouring for its well-known treat. This famous shop in Sayeda Zeinab offers only one... Wed, 11 May 2011 14:21:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1417/monte-carlo-quick-stop-gift-shop-in-zamalek/ On the corner of Ismail Mohamed and Ibn El Nabih Streets in Zamalek is Monte Carlo, a small and bright orange gift shop that seems to have been there forever.The great thing about this shop is their gift wrapping service. They carry a wide variety of wrapping papers and ribbons in all sorts of... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 0:33:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1450/la-beaute-the-cairo-answer-to-sephora/ The thing about cosmetic and beauty shops is that either their products are cheap and low in quality or fine quality at ridiculously high prices. We couldn’t find the solution for that equation until La Beauté came along.Located on Soliman Abaza Street, La Beauté is a beauty and cosmetics shop... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:28:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1478/huda-lutfitwenty-years-of-huda-lutfi/ Located on the outskirts of Cairo in the upscale mall Designopolis, Tache Art Gallery opened its doors on January 23rd with an exhibition showcasing twenty years of work by Huda Lutfi, renowned Egyptian artist and professor.Lutfi’s work is diverse, revealing an artist who is playful as she is... Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:10:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1451/body-by-design-personal-workout-studio-in-zamalek/ Located in a large Zamalek apartment on Abo El Azm Street, right across from Five Bells is Body by Design, a small personal training studio where you can work out to your heart’s content without having to worry about waiting for your turn on the cardio machines.Body by Design can hardly be called... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:58:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1436/balbaa-a-meal-to-remember-in-alexandria/ One of the cool things about the Mediterranean city of Alexandria is its grilled food: whether it’s sea food or kebab and kofta, Alexandria has some of the finest restaurants in Egypt!Right in the heart of the Sidi Bishr neighbourhood is an extremely famous restaurant called Balbaa. Balbaa... Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:10:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1452/jazz-bar-refined-cairo-bar-with-sky-high-prices/ Located on the Kempinski Nile Hotel’s tenth floor, the Jazz Bar is a dimly lit lounge with live jazz tunes, where you can enjoy an expensive glass of scotch.The space is elegantly furnished in warm hues of brown, burgundy and beige, and dark walls that add to the overall atmosphere of a classy... Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:10:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1466/the-coptic-museum-insight-into-egypts-coptic-history/ Located directly across from the Mar Girguis Metro Station next to some of Cairo’s oldest and most historically poignant churches, the Coptic Museum is one of Cairo’s lesser known but still very relevant museums.The Coptic Museum holds over 10,000 relics pertaining to Coptic Egyptian history,... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:37:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1402/serag-city-mall-low-priced-shopping-all-in-one-cairo-mall/ Since the opening of Citystars, Nasr City’s shopping crowds have shifted to some extent from the popular street shops like Abbas El Akkad to the shiny mega mall. However, the neighbourhood still has other strong contenders with a lot to offer and cheaper prices, such as the multi-functional Serag... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:27:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1407/grand-hyatts-galleria-food-court-delicious-salads-in-a-cairo-food-court/ Located along Cairo’s Corniche in Garden City, the Grand Hyatt Cairo is known for its well-attempted restaurant endeavours such as Okashi, but the hotel also has its own mall, the Galleria Shopping and Leisure Centre. This mall is a great shopping option when you’re not up for the hassle of... Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:48:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1461/mohamed-ali-palace-beautiful-and-historical-palace-in-shobra/ When Albanian soldier Mohamed Ali became governor of Egypt, he implemented a number of changes that eventually led him to be remembered by many as the father of Modern Egypt. Among his achievements were social and educational reforms as well as the construction of a series of palaces in Shobra El... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:28:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1462/le-steak-standard-steak-in-a-standard-restaurant/ It’s safe to say that we Cairenes like our meat, unless you’re a vegetarian. But for those of us who crave veal, steak, burgers and kofta, Cairo is full of restaurants that cater to our carnivore desires.Located on Le Pacha 1901 boat in Zamalek, Le Steak is a French restaurant that attempts a... Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1453/metro-cairo-supermarket-chain-and-open-24-hours/ Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with branches all over Cairo Metro is the favourite supermarket of many Egyptians and expats alike.The supermarket's Zamalek branch is located on the ground floor of a dusty building complex on the corner of Ismail Mohamed Street, which makes it hard to... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:48:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1454/townhouse-gallery-untitled-3-wam-world-agriculture-museum/ Over the past two months, Townhouse Gallery of Contemporary Art has been insanely busy with over three exhibitions held simultaneously! The Cairo winter buzz has created the perfect atmosphere for braving the cold to warm up with a little art.  This exhibition in particular has had this reviewer... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:04:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1445/manuela-thai-spa-womens-only-spa-in-mohandiseen/ When the hustle and bustle of Cairo traffic seems too much to bear, and your body is aching with the stress of hard work, long hours of commuting and poor sleeping patterns, get thee to a spa.In the heart of Mohandiseen on Aswan Square, Manuela Thai Spa is located just round the corner from Kriss... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1447/santa-lucia-elegant-alexandrian-restaurant/ Named after the Italian saint of the blind, Santa Lucia is a restaurant in Downtown Alexandria that maintains the charm, romantic ambience and quality food of its golden years.  Walking down the bustling Safeya Zaghloul Street, you may be distracted by the Downtown crowds and the noisy traffic... Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:17:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1438/sofra-a-taste-of-elegant-dining-in-mohandiseen/ The moment you step through Sofra’s doors, you will wish that you had worn a black cocktail dress, and maybe your dining companion should have least worn a tie. The lavish furniture and set-up give off the air of a Trump-style dinner, rather than an intimate restaurant in Mohandiseen. This... Sun, 29 May 2011 12:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1440/el-nafeza-100-egyptian-and-eco-friendly-paper-products/ Located in Coptic Cairo next to Darb 17 18 is El Nafeza, a small, dynamic workshop where employees work diligently to revive the papermaking industry in Egypt.El Nafeza’s owner, Mohamed Abou El Naga designed an environmentally friendly technique that uses the agricultural refuse of Egypt, mainly... Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:15:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1435/maybe-two-healthy-treats-in-zamalek/ Located just around the corner from Coffee Bean And Tea Leaf in Zamalek, is Maybe Two, a dessert shop serving the healthy alternative to ice cream: frozen yogurt.The shop itself is small but designed with brilliant minimalism. The inside space seems almost barren, its bleached white walls carry... Wed, 4 May 2011 17:47:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1405/moon-flower-far-eastern-themed-gift-shop-in-zamalek/ Cairo has so many gift shops filled with home accessories and trinkets, that they can be difficult to tell apart. Located on Hassan Assem Street in Zamalek, Moon Flower is a gift shop with a distinctive Eastern edge.It’s easy to miss the modest shop because of its dark wooden sign and subtle... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:51:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1430/wafflicious-delicious-waffles-in-sheraton-heliopolis/ Wafflicious is a tiny café in Sheraton Heliopolis that offers mouth-watering and delicious waffles with only one branch in Cairo and another soon to open in the 5th Settlement.The café is actually made up of a simple counter, with a young man behind it preparing the waffles single-handedly.... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:52:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1429/farghaly-popular-juice-shop-in-mohandiseen/ There’s nothing like a fresh cup of juice to brighten up your day in Cairo. If you’re anything like this reviewer, juice is at its best not only when it’s satisfying but provides a little sustenance simultaneously.As is the case with shisha places and foul kiosks, juice shops are spread out... Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:15:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1379/levity-cheap-and-trendy-mens-wear-in-zamalek/ You know that friend of yours that has Ralph Lauren polo shirts in every single colour? Averaging at over a hundred dollars a pop, your friend has either recently robbed a bank or shops at Levity.Levity is a two-storey men’s wear shop in Zamalek that sells quality knockoffs of all your favourite... Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:42:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1425/vartan-egypts-long-time-luxury-jeweller/ During Cairo’s golden age, Downtown Cairo was a celebrated hub for all things jewellery. The workmanship and design in Egypt was unparallel in the Middle East, and foreigners and Egyptians alike would flock to these shops to buy beautiful, quality pieces from the experts. Now, only a few key... Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:47:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1422/b-tech-easy-and-friendly-appliance-shop-in-cairo/ There are some that have a passion for electronics, and gadgets, and others that feel utterly confused by RPMs and LEDs. Whether you fall into the first or second group of people, B.Tech is a comfortable haven for anyone in Cairo making some major electronic purchases.Located on the busy Gamaat... Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:50:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1419/delifrance-international-pastry-chain-in-el-rehab/ Located behind the old market in El Rehab City, Delifrance is a patisserie offering a large variety of sweet and savoury pastries, breads and sandwiches as well as salads and even main courses such as chicken and steak smothered in sauce.An international chain, Delifrance has over 500 locations... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1420/eklego-modern-egyptian-furniture-shop/ Originally a small custom-design shop established by architects and interior designers, Eklego Design has expanded to include a wide variety of offerings for the home.Located above Beano’s Café in Zamalek, Eklego Design has become more visible in the past year thanks to their launch in Hacienda... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:14:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1421/pace-e-luce-lebanese-hair-salon-now-open-in-cairo/ At long last, Maadi receives its own luxury hair salon with the first Egyptian branch of Pace e Luce, the renowned Lebanese salon brand. Housed in a palatial villa with beautifully manicured lawns and a large valet parking pavilion, Pace e Luce is a haven of sophistication and style in a... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:14:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1415/chophouse-charming-french-steakhouse-in-heliopolis/ Next door to Deals in Korba is Chophouse, a newly opened steakhouse that’s not only supremely sweet in design and service; but also quite serious when it comes to its carnivorous ways.The front door automatically greets you with a charming hello, which is extended once you’re inside, where the... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1411/amina-k-egyptian-bohemian-chic-clothing-in-mohandiseen/ The local fashion scene in Cairo has been growing in recent years, run by young twenty-something-year-olds who proudly incorporate Egypt’s most traditional themes and patterns into their designs and adding a modern twist. At twenty-four, Amina K is at the forefront of this movement, using purely... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:14:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1418/safarkhan-mamdouh-ammar/ For its first exhibition in 2011, Safarkhan Gallery in Zamalek chose to tread back in time to the gleams of the 60s and 70s, showcasing a selection of art by renowned Egyptian contemporary artist Mamdouh Ammar.His recent exhibition, the simply titled ‘Paintings’ opened at Safarkhan on January 3,... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:14:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1403/crystal-cafe-nile-side-sandwiches-in-maadi/ One of the many charms of Cairo is the Nile and the countless restaurants, cafés and docked boats dotted along its banks. Located at the beginning of the Maadi Corniche across from the Co-op Petrol Station, Nile Crystal is a tourist boat operated by Misr Travel that embarks on daily lunch and... Tue, 31 May 2011 15:09:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1413/kimo-market-maadi-supermarket-full-of-imported-treats/ Do you find yourself painfully pining away for quality peanut butter? Do you feel a disheartening pang when you find out you've accidentally bought imitation Oreos? If this sounds familiar; then look no further: there is a support group out there and it is located at Kimo Market.Geared... Thu, 6 Jan 2011 16:53:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1377/game-valley-egypts-first-video-game-store/ Long before Virgin Megastore opened its doors to the Egyptian public, there was Game Valley; a shop that catered to every geek’s and gamer’s needs.Game Valley was the talk of the town when the gamer culture was still new in Egypt. The shop usually stocked wicked posters to make any geek green... Thu, 26 May 2011 17:40:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1412/al-madina-al-monawara-cheap-desserts-and-juice-in-maadi/ If you have a sweet tooth, then it’s good to live in Cairo. The city is full of dessert shops ranging from the super expensive gourmet delicatessen parlours to your basic street kiosks. It’s very possible to satisfy your sugar cravings for as little as 2LE in any neighbourhood in Cairo; and Maadi... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:08:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1410/wow-cosy-womens-workout-studio-in-zamalek/ When it comes to exercise and workout spots in Cairo, the city has a lot to offer in different areas and for diverse budgets. WOW is a low-key yet warm and cosy workout studio in Zamalek that has relied on word of mouth from satisfied clients to gain popularity. WOW stands for workout women, but... Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1408/showdance-exciting-dance-show-at-cairo-opera-house/ An influx of touring dance performances has recently come to the Cairo Opera House, enlarging the pool of attendees to include non-opera goers and fans of classics and musicals. The most recent of these phenomena is Show Dance, an exciting two-act performance at the Opera House from Monday,... Thu, 6 Jan 2011 10:41:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1401/beit-el-sit-el-wasila-historic-house-in-islamic-cairo/ Sharing a courtyard with Beit El Harrawi and Beit Zeinab El Khatoun, Beit El Sit El Wasila is another example of Egyptian architecture from the days of yore. Much like Beit El Suheimi and Beit El Harrawi, Beit El Sit El Wasila now houses a number of cultural events throughout the year.Despite... Wed, 5 Jan 2011 10:10:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1396/saigon-quiet-vietnamese-restaurant-in-el-gouna/ Located in the Abu Tig Marina of El Gouna, Vietnamese restaurant Saigon is an orchestra of flavours that will leave you tingling.Saigon sits on the lagoon in the marina, making it difficult to miss. The overall ambience of the restaurant is refreshingly unpretentious; and since the owner is... Tue, 4 Jan 2011 13:13:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1390/tata-tio-cheap-and-trendy-shoe-chain-in-cairo/ The seductive allure of shoes to women will always remain a mystery. Nothing pleases a woman like a new pair of shoes; especially if it’s a very reasonably priced pair. With shop branches all around Cairo, Tata Tio offers women the chance to buy new shoes every few months without breaking their... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1389/christina-authentic-and-charming-bar-in-agami/ During the summer season, many Cairenes spend their weekends on the Mediterranean North Coast, but many forget that several popular old-school night spots and bars continue to thrive in Agami today. Located half an hour from Alexandria on the coast, Agami is a beach resort/town that was once as... Sun, 5 Jun 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1384/folli-follie-chunky-and-funky-jewellery-in-cairo/ Maadi may not be the first neighbourhood in Cairo that you think of when you need some quality shopping, but local residents know the few key shops to visit whenever a special occasion rolls around. Folli Follie is definitely one of them. With over five shops in Cairo, and another two scheduled... Tue, 2 Aug 2011 12:59:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1383/cinnabon-yummy-cinnamon-rolls-in-cairo/ It’s no surprise that Cinnabon is one of the most famous bakery chains in Cairo; with branches spread out through the Capital offering baked goods that can throw anyone off their diet, it definitely deserves to be.Since its opening in Egypt in 2004, this US pastry franchise has been spreading its... Thu, 5 May 2011 15:54:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1335/duroub-gallery-small-art-works-exhibition-2010/ We often visit art galleries in Cairo to admire works of art without any intention of buying anything. Either the art is not for sale because it is part of a private collection or the scale of the piece and the corresponding price tag make it impractical to even consider owning it. However, if... Tue, 4 Jan 2011 11:45:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1382/souvlaki-house-tasty-greek-food-in-al-rehab-city/ Souvlaki House is a relatively new restaurant in Cairo’s Al Rehab City. Disguised as a fast food joint in Al Rehab’s market, the restaurant offers a hefty menu of pricey Mediterranean cuisine.Souvlaki is pretty much the Greek equivalent of shawerma. The meat or chicken might be sliced a little... Tue, 24 May 2011 14:20:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1381/books-and-books-cosy-bookshop-in-cairo/ Bookshops are all the rage in Maadi, with new ones popping up all over the neighbourhood to accommodate residents’ reading needs. In addition to Volume 1, Maadi's long-time neighbourhood shop, residents can now visit the new Diwan branch on Road Nine, Kotob Khan on Laselky Street and, best of... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:38:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1380/spice-haute-chinese-cuisine-in-cairo/ Known for their dim sum and Peking duck, this Chinese restaurant at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza is one of Cairo’s premiere Asian cuisine restaurants. With top-quality ingredients and deftly prepared plates, Spice is a far cry from the greasy comfort food that many of us associate with Chinese... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:51:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1374/downtown-34-new-inspiring-restaurant-in-downtown-cairo/ All too often, trendy new restaurants in Cairo lack in quality and design, leaving the food and concept to suffer consequently. We are excited about Downtown 34, a new restaurant in Cairo that will most probably become the newest Downtown hot spot, and for very good reasons too.Located on the... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:35:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1375/1122-stylish-cocktails-on-a-heliopolis-terrace/ Though many say that Heliopolis is short on nightlife compared to the rest of Cairo, we’ve come to the conclusion that it only takes a little curiosity and research to find a decent night spoit to settle into when you want to have drinks with friends.Located on the first floor of the Radisson Blu... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:41:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1369/darb-17-18-fames-family-vaudeville/ We can always expect Darb 17 18 to present us with art that is anything but ordinary. Their exhibits are often thought-provoking and sometimes shocking– their current exhibit, Fames: Family Vaudeville celebrates the second anniversary of the gallery and is no exception to this trend.The... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:00:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1367/sahar-el-layaly-restaurant-and-cafe-basic-shisha-in-mohandiseen/ Located on Esraa Street near Lebanon Square, you’ll find the lantern-lit doorway of Sahar El Layaly Restaurant and Café. Classic poster art images line the wall, including everything from kitschy flower vases to pre-colonial city themes.While Mohandiseen is anything but short on shisha joints,... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:21:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1366/nile-stock-practical-and-cheap-clothes-in-cairo/ When shopping in Cairo, you may often face a struggle between wanting to be covered in brands from head to toe and that little voice inside of you insisting that paying 300LE for an undershirt is plainly illogical. If you have ever experienced that inner struggle, you’re in luck with Nile Stock,... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:59:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1368/one-thousand-and-one-nights-surprising-zamalek-souvenir-shop/ Right around the corner from Pub 28 in Zamalek, stands One thousand and One Nights, a tiny but truly charming shop. Its space is jam-packed with a variety of souvenirs, clothing items and scarves, as well as glass ornaments, vintage postcards and other interesting haberdashery.At first glance,... Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:10:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1365/pause-another-zamalek-crepe-place-opens/ It’s a recognized fact that when Cairo jumps onto a trend, there is no looking back. Sushi, cupcakes and concept stores have flooded certain neighbourhoods of the capital. The same goes for waffle and crêpe shops; so we were a little sceptical as to whether or not there was room in the market for... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:00:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1341/amir-taz-palace-coptic-art-revealed/ Egypt’s past is not a one-trick pony. As part of what continues to be a long, diverse history, the Coptic period is often lost amidst tales of tomb curses and animal-headed gods. It may have been a brief era in the grand scheme of things, but the art produced in said period has been collected... Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1357/kaf-fatima-maadi-offbeat-oriental-accessories-shop/ In a land of cheap and faux oriental shop offerings, Kaf Fatima is an oasis of authentic artisanal creativity on Maadi’s Road 233.This tiny shop holds a disarmingly diverse collection of oriental jewellery, paintings and home accessories by local designers including Syrian-Egyptian jewellery... Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1356/beans-and-pies-and-cookies-new-cookie-shop-in-cairo/ Tucked away in a little doll-house shop at Tivoli Dome, one of the largest food courts in the world; Beans, Pies and Cookies is the latest addition to Cairo’s growing dessert shop trend.The tiny, heavenly-scented coffee shop is a sight to behold with an ensemble of teal, brown and cream walls... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:43:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1342/al-ahram-bookshop-practical-arabic-bookshop-in-cairo/ Cairo isn’t short on bookstore chains, but when it comes to practical buys and the latest issue of your favourite magazine, they’re much harder to come by. This Egyptian bookstore chain definitely isn’t new to Cairo, but it is an option to keep in mind when you need to stock up on the latest... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:20:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1354/interfitness-health-club-semiramis-intercontinental-cairos-gym/ When we dine, drink or play at one of Cairo’s five-star hotels, we pay top price expecting top quality to follow. Sadly, at the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo’s fitness centre you’ll pay a five-star price for three-star quality.Located inside the hotel on the Garden City Corniche, the... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:15:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1352/deja-vu-chilled-pub-in-alexandria/ If you wanted to re-enact the nightlife scene in Alexandria about 30 to 40 years ago, all you would need is to set your camera on its black and white mode, and given the fashion trends these days, just head on out to one of Alexandria’s hottest pubs, Déjà Vu.Located on Fouad Street, above Plaza... Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1350/viennoise-hotel-cairo-documenta/ On Monday night, the first floor of Downtown’s Viennoise Hotel was insanely crowded and filled with an energetic buzz during the opening of a group exhibition titled Cairo Documenta.Continuing until December 27th, 2010 and conceived by six local artists, the exhibition's goal is to create an... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:43:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1349/concrete-solid-menswear-in-cairo/ The value of a well-fitted suit or a classic blazer in Cairo is not to be underestimated, so if your wardrobe is lacking in this department; it may be time to head to your nearest Concrete branch in Cairo.Concrete is one of Egypt’s leading menswear labels, with more than forty shop locations... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:47:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1345/marks-and-spencer-now-open-in-cairo/ Shoppers in Egypt, rejoice! Marks & Spencer has opened its doors in Cairo, offering a selection of women’s and men’s wear, children’s clothing and household items.Located on the ground floor of Dandy Mall just before the Cairo/Alex desert road gates, Marks &Spencer is the UK’s largest clothing... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:43:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1340/monnalisa-italian-childrens-clothes-in-cairo/ Kids today can be pretty picky about what they wear, but chances are if you give a little girl something that glitters, her whole face will light up. If this is the case with your daughter, check out Monnalisa, where you’re bound to find something that you both love.The Grand Hyatt’s Galleria... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:12:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1336/badawya-hand-crafted-furniture-in-maadi/ Hand-woven traditional Egyptian carpets, intricate oriental brass chandeliers and sturdy wicker furniture are just a few of the things available at Badawya, the home decor and gift shop inconspicuously nestled on the basement floor of a Maadi residential building.This shop has been around for... Wed, 11 May 2011 19:17:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1326/tajine-affordable-gourmet-moroccan/ Located on the outskirts of Cairo and appropriately named Tajine, this new Moroccan restaurant has opened down one of the smaller alleys in El Rehab City’s souk serving a variety of authentic North African food and tagines.Passing by their stone grill as you enter the restaurant, you instantly... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:09:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1334/orange-square-tailored-suits-in-zamalek-for-men/ Just a couple of meters away from the famous Zamalek café area of Om Kalthoum Hotel is Orange Square, a formal men’s wear shop best known for their tuxedos and tailor-made suits.Underneath a hard-to-miss orange sign and a window display showing off some normal and off-the-wall suits are a few... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:35:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1327/raspberry-great-cheesecake-in-a-quiet-cairo-cafe/ In Cairo, you have a whole slew of restaurants to choose from but Raspberry is one that will leave you with a strong urge to go back– not because the food is perfect; but because once you step inside Raspberry, an ambiance of calm and quiet forces you to leave the world behind.Raspberry’s... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:23:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1332/golden-dragon-pleasant-chinese-restaurant-in-zamalek/ Many in Cairo have strong feelings when it comes to good Chinese cuisine, or rather its lack thereof in Cairo. We bear good news worth rejoicing over!   A new Chinese restaurant has opened on Mohamed Mazhar Street in Zamalek to cure your craving for Chinese; and cure it they do. Sharing the... Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:04:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1317/baba-abdo-deliciously-cheap-sandwiches-in-islamic-cairo/ One of the cool things about the multifaceted city of Cairo is that when it comes to food, options are so extremely diverse that you can have some of the best cuisine either in a high-end hotel restaurant or a tiny, obscure street stall.Right in the heart of Cairo, in front of the fascinating Bab... Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:08:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1321/dress-code-the-pricey-code-for-sexy/ Glittery, sequined and colourful are all words fit for describing Dress Code. This recent addition to Citystars mall is a party/cocktail dress shop, conveniently located on the third floor of Phase 2 in the midst of high-end fashion brands like Longchamp, Boss and Iceberg. If its location looks... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:28:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1316/barten-simple-yet-funky-bar-in-el-gouna/ If you happen to be in El Gouna and would like a well-made cocktail in a simple yet funky atmosphere, check out Barten in the Abu Tig Marina.Located on the marina between CIB and French restaurant Le Deauville, Barten is a teeny-tiny bar that could comfortably fit ten people, thirty if you don’t... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:23:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1318/mamelouk-more-than-souvenirs-in-zamalek/ Zamalek’s shopping scene is constantly changing with new shops consistently opening to showcase the work of Cairo’s young designers or the latest trends in imported home accessories. With all of the new shops in the area we sometimes forget about Zamalek’s old gems, filled with souvenirs,... Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:55:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1311/windows-on-the-world-ramses-hiltons-lesson-on-average-food/ Cairo has no shortage of restaurants and lounges offering gorgeous and breathtaking views of the city skyline; so do forgive us if our anticipation of what Ramses Hilton's restaurant Windows on the World had to offer was less than breath-baiting.Nonetheless, the view did take our breath away for... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:26:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1309/artsy-new-home-accessories-shop-in-zamalek/ Many of Zamalek’s home accessory shops are cluttered with merchandise to the point that choosing a vase or a lamp can be an overwhelming task. There is something to be said about a pared-down collection of quaint pieces, which is exactly what you’ll find at Artsy.Located on Mohamed Mazhar Street,... Mon, 6 Dec 2010 17:12:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1305/prosperos-not-quite-mexican-cafe-with-shisha/ Taking up two floors in the residential area of Maadi Degla, adjacent to the Maadi Grand Mall is the newly opened Prosperos Café and Restaurant. At first glance, it seems that the venue's owner wanted to make sure that there was a little something for everyone, which is evident in Prosperos’... Mon, 6 Dec 2010 13:30:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1287/monginis-dried-up-pastry-shop-in-zamalek/ Life in Cairo can be pretty sweet, that is; if you know the right bakery. While pastry brand Monginis may deliver to your home; sadly they don’t deliver much in the way of flavour.The Zamalek branch of Monginis is located on Ismail Mohamed Street on the Street level of the Jeddah Towers. Within... Thu, 9 Jun 2011 16:24:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1302/almaz-standard-egyptian-cuisine-in-the-latest-night-spot/ Located inside of Swiss Inn Hotel in Mohandiseen’s Hegaz Square, Almaz’s entrance is fairly inconspicuous with its dark wooden mashrabeya door and an intricate calligraphy logo of the restaurant’s name.Step inside, turn a corner and you’re in a dimly lit, low-ceiling room with a large dark wooden... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:28:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1293/the-egyptian-museum-an-insiders-guide/ It may not be the oldest museum exhibiting Egyptian antiquities, but the Egyptian Museum holds the most: over 150,000 pieces are on display, with an incredible 30,000 more stocked away.Prepare for queues. After an initial ID check at the Egyptian Museum’s entrance just off of Tahrir Square, there... Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:31:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1296/razzmatazz-interiors-chic-and-artistic-boutique-in-maadi/ For decades, it was difficult for home owners and design enthusiasts to find unique or modern pieces of furniture in Cairo. Most shops only offered the traditional (and often garishly extravagant) Louis XV style that we now associate with the salons of our grandmothers. Nowadays, many furniture... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:01:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1299/happy-city-downtown-cairo-rooftop-bar/ High above Cairo’s hustle and bustle, this spacious Downtown rooftop bar is the perfect place to relax with friends. Located on the roof of Happy City Hotel, a pleasant and unassuming three-star hotel in Downtown Cairo, this bar has yet to attract the same crowds as other rooftop bars.Happy... Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:13:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1294/chingari-grand-hyatts-indian-attempt/ Grand Hyatt’s restaurant Chingari is perfect for someone seeking an introduction to Indian cuisine, but doesn’t want to be thrown taste-bud-first into the experience. Chingari is, in a word, unauthentic.It’s not that the cuisine at Chingari is not good; in fact, the high quality of ingredients is... Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:27:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1282/brazilian-coffee-shop-delicious-and-fresh-coffee-beans-in-alexandria/ If you're anything like this reviewer, the experience of a freshly ground, aromatic cup of coffee is something that brings utter joy to the morning, or any time of day for that matter. Sometimes, heading all the way to Alexandria for a decent cup of coffee is well worth the 200km drive.Brazilian... Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:31:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1278/beit-el-harawi-18th-century-house-and-concert-hall/ A number of houses from Egypt’s Mamluk Period can still be found today throughout Islamic Cairo. Along with Beit El Suheimi and Beit Zeinab El Khatoun, Beit El Harrawi is a house commonly visited by those interested in 18th century Cairene architecture.  Beit El Harrawi is a popular spot for its... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:05:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1276/sam-coifeur-bargain-beauty-in-maadi/ While Cairo has recently seen a surge in the number of luxury, high-end style hair salons; Sam’s is not one of them. However, it is a great option for one-stop pre-event preparations. Sam’s offers all the regular hair treatments that you would expect from any hairdresser; with the usual... Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1279/wabi-sabi-sushi-bizarre/ Although this sushi restaurant has been open in Citystars mall for several years now, it opened its second branch in Cairo on the Nile City Towers first floor this year. Still very much a mall eatery, Wabi Sabi boasts an eclectic mix of food court cuisine and Asian flare with an enthusiastic dash... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:08:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1270/crumbs-cupcakes-and-more-more-cupcakes-in-cairo-really/ There seems to be a cupcake craze taking over Cairo. What is it exactly about us Cairenes and our need for creamy cupcakes? Whatever it is; it’s helping Crumbs Cupcakes &More sell out its stock of pretty cupcakes every day.Located on Ibn Nabih Street next to the iShop in Zamalek, Crumbs Cupcakes... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1272/voila-luxury-foods-cairos-newest-specialty-foods-shop/ Cairo’s penchant for fine dining and gourmet cuisine is no secret; the trend has been given away by  the rising number of online and catering venues springing up all over the Capital in recent years.For those who melt at the mention of imported Gruyère cheeses, exotic spices, fresh herbs, berries... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1274/amici-cairos-new-cocktail-bar/ Too often, we become giddy with excitement at the mention of a new restaurant or bar in Cairo, only to have our hopes dashed when we visit the supposed new gem. With full confidence, we can say that Cairo’s new cocktail bar Amici is worth every bit of the hype.Amici is anything but your average... Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1269/the-greek-club-seafood-in-alexandria-with-a-great-view/ To many Cairenes, a trip to Alexandria during the winter season is a very popular weekend option. More or less, Cairene tourists follow the same basic formula in Alexandria: fish, a walk on the Corniche and a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.When it comes to fish; trying to figure out the... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:47:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1266/el-bandar-cafe-low-brow-maadi-cafe/ To say Cairo has its fair share of mid-range cafés is a gross understatement. Located on the shop, bakery and business-ridden Road 233 of Maadi’s Degla neighbourhood, El Bandar Café finds itself in a popular niche with its enjoyable-yet-mediocre cuisine, an atmosphere heavy with perfumed shisha... Tue, 3 May 2011 15:44:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1259/trianon-the-original-cafe-in-alexandria/ Originally founded in Europe circa 1555, Trianon is an iconic tea room in Alexandria that allegedly opened in 1905 and harks back to the city’s golden days as a Cosmopolitan society.Located on the seafront side of Le Metropole Hotel on the Alexandrian Corniche, Trianon takes up nearly half of the... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:07:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1264/the-egyptian-textile-museum-history-of-egypt-through-fabrics/ Long before Egypt was known worldwide for its cotton, Egyptians coveted linen and wool, using these textiles for everything from clothing and bedding to paying taxes with. To learn more than you thought there was to know about the history of Egyptian textiles, head to Muezz El Din Street and... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 8:48:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1252/360-el-gouna-beach-and-pool-el-gounas-newest-pool-lounge/ If you were in Gouna during the recent Eid El Adha holiday, you may have heard about the opening of 360 El Gouna-Beach and Pool, a chic new lounge and pool in Abu Tig Marina.Since the Marina area is quite small, all you need to do to reach the lounge is walk north towards Moods, and keep walking... Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:11:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1209/pizza-king-buy-one-get-one-free-until-3am/ Pizza is always a great late-night option in Cairo when you have friends over and you’re trying to save a pound or two. While it’s not so easy on that body of yours, there’s a few pizza places in Cairo that offer up great deals when you’re in the mood for a slice… or three.When we’re searching... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:35:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1241/coin-de-fromage-new-deli-counter-in-cairo/ Located on Maadi’s Road 263, Cairo’s newest cheese deli promises a different experience in the city’s world of dairy. The shop’s pamphlet advertises all different kinds of cheese from double-cream Brie to flavourful Chèvre and hard sheep’s milk cheese. However, don’t visit Coin de Fromage... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:33:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1254/fish-market-fresh-seafood-in-alexandria/ Alexandrians love their seafood and everyone has their favourite restaurants when it comes to feasting on fresh fish. With a picturesque view of the Mediterranean Sea and a reputation for fresh fish, Fish Market is a popular choice for Alexandrians and tourists alike.  Perched on the second... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:00:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1249/beit-el-suheimi-historical-treasure-on-muezz-street/ A stroll down Cairo’s Muezz El Din Allah Street will bring you through a busy area of Egypt’s famous Khan El Khalili. Beyond the narrow alley of jewellery shops and eager shopkeepers, this famous street opens up and becomes a charming cobblestone street. This northerly end of Muezz Street is home... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:51:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1250/reform-pilates-studio-vinyasa-yoga-with-jill-bodley/ With its hectic traffic and heavy pollution, Cairo is definitely not easy on your nerves or mental health. Even if you sweat it out on a treadmill, a lot of pent-up stress can manifest itself in your tense joints, your hips and your glands.Vinyasa yoga focuses on connecting breathing with... Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1232/house-of-donuts-eats-for-the-sweet-tooth/ If you’ve got a sweet tooth and love those delectable breakfast treats, a doughnut shop is like a haven for you. Unfortunately, Cairo doesn’t have many doughnut shops; the treat is nowhere near as popular as it is in the Gulf and Lebanon.However, House of Donuts has been around for quite some... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:30:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1247/rouge-wine-and-sushi-bar-opens-in-egypt/ For all that Cairo’s nightlife has to offer in terms of swanky clubs, jazz bars, pubs and baladi bars as well as cabarets, Egypt’s wines have long been unappreciated. Sure, you can order a glass of wine at many of the city’s night spots, but the selection is usually small, the bottles are often... Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1245/luxor-co-alabaster-production-alabaster-accessories-in-maadi/ Alabaster has been used in Egypt for thousands of years, dating back to the time of the Pharaohs. Whether you’re visiting an ancient temple or taking a stroll through Khan El Khalili, it’s easy to spot the many uses that alabaster is known for, including household items and ritual objects.Over... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1244/le-deauville-quality-french-cuisine-and-ambience-in-el-gouna/ Eating out in El Gouna can be a pleasant experience; especially on the Abu Tig Marina, where restaurants line their tables along the promenade by the marina, offering a cool breeze and a front view of the port.Le Deauville is a well-established French restaurant that promises an authentic French... Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1238/all-in-one-urban-furniture-and-home-accessories-in-cairo/ Mohandiseen makes for a lovely shopper’s paradise with its various areas filled with eclectic and interesting clothing and accessory shops. Taking a walk around the area isn’t so bad either; especially when most Cairo shops are clustered in the same streets.Around the corner from the Shooting... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:41:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1233/gaya-maadis-korean-corner/ It’s always a good sign for a restaurant in Cairo to be staffed with employees that hail from the cuisine’s respective region. It’s an even better sign when the same can be said for the majority of the restaurant’s clientele. With this in mind; you can be sure that Gaya serves up some truly... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1240/chocolate-lounge-garden-citys-quiet-chocolate-affair/ In search of some novelty dining in Cairo’s impressive array of eating options, we recently happened upon the Chocolate Lounge in the Kempinski Nile Hotel. The restaurant and café is said to blend high-grade imported chocolates with an exclusive European experience.The Chocolate Lounge is at the... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:50:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1231/cairo-opera-house-cairos-cultural-landmark/ Situated in Zamalek near the southern end of the island is the National Cultural Centre, otherwise known as the Cairo Opera House. The Opera House has served as Cairo’s main performing arts venue, hosting various events from renowned international performances to daily shows by some of our local... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:21:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1225/tata-yummy-shrimp-in-maadi/ True seafood lovers in Egypt know that the best fish can be sampled in Alexandria, but since the coastal city is a few hours north of Cairo, we are always on the hunt for local seafood restaurants to keep us satisfied. Tata in Maadi is one such stopgap.The orange-tiled Maadi restaurant is simple:... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:06:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1226/macarona-go-go-italian-fast-food-at-citystars/ While the food courts at Citystars often resemble a high school cafeteria surrounded by fast food conglomerates and a greasy stench in the air; they are sometimes unavoidable when you need a quick bite to eat that you will– more often than not– regret eating later.  A new, slightly healthier... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:06:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1234/gayer-anderson-museum-preserving-egypts-cultural-artefacts/ The walls surrounding Egypt’s Ibn Tulun Mosque were once flanked with houses. Left unkempt for years, most of the 16 and 17 century abodes were demolished by the Egyptian government in the 1920s.   However, one ancient structure escaped this fate when it was found that the house was remarkably... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:33:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1194/chilis-tex-mex-chain-dominates-cairo/ There are times in Cairo where we can’t always resist old familiar dining options. Anyone who has spent considerable time abroad knows that restaurants like Chili’s serve up dishes that we all know too well and that’s often just what we need. Although their options aren’t anything out of the... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:12:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1220/spitfire-old-time-pub-in-alexandria/ Having drinks in Alexandria isn’t an easy task. While bars and clubs might be few and far between, there are one or two that have been around for decades; a telltale sign that Alexandria isn’t completely void of nightlife as some might claim.  Having gained a loyal patron base and friendly... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:10:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1219/bio-shop-organic-finds-and-home-accessories/ If you're anything like this reviewer, there are certain foods and drinks that you simply can’t live without in Cairo. While organic nutrients are not necessarily an easy find in Cairo, there are a few places that cater to our picky palates when full cream milk just doesn't do it for us... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1227/el-abd-old-school-cairo-bakery/ Sweets are a way of life in Egypt, conveniently popping up at every turn and accessorising all important occasions as if part of a conspiracy to keep our waistlines perpetually thicker than we'd like. Although tastes now have turned towards fancier, western-style bakeries, no confectioner has... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:36:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1213/el-rayek-grilled-chicken-delivery-and-just-like-home/ While servers of grilled chicken and other traditional delights in Egypt, such as Andrea, have won our affections long ago; we are pleased to announce yet another cherished poultry discovery.El Rayek in Maadi is a mostly delivery outlet that serves up crispy grilled chicken breast, half-chicken... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:56:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1192/the-museum-of-islamic-art-regional-history-on-display/ US$10 million and eight years of renovations have produced a very impressive result in this Cairene Museum. The Museum of Islamic Art finally reopened in September 2010, and it was well worth the wait. The massive renovation project brought together Egyptian and international architects, artists... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:11:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1236/le-bec-sucre-simple-and-sweet-in-cairo/ The President Hotel in Zamalek is located on a stretch of Taha Hussein Street that is full of dining options. Neighbourhood residents love Crave for salads and burgers, Euro Deli for sandwiches and omlettes and the hotel’s pub The Cellar for its drinks and mezzas such as brain. For something a... Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1216/nesma-bazaar-make-your-own-jewellery-in-maadi/ Located between Travco and Café Greco on Road Nine, Nesma Bazaar looks like your typical tourist trap with its dark mashrabeya doors and display cases, and the bustling souq-like interior full of Pharaonic name tags, mother-of-pearl jewellery boxes and tourist guidebooks. However, there’s more to... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:36:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1229/dar-el-amar-tasty-oriental-takeout-in-maadi/ Budget takeout meals in Cairo often mean a lot of carbs and very little protein or fresh vegetables. While we support staying on budget, getting your vitamins is also important. Fresh salads, juices and quality meats are within your reach, and for the perfect balance between price and health; Dar... Wed, 6 Jul 2011 16:46:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1223/paprika-nile-side-egyptian-comfort-food/ If you’ve ever driven along the Corniche between Downtown and the Ramses Hilton, Paprika may have caught your eye. Between the high concrete buildings and busy Cairene streets, this homey hole-in-the-wall stands out not only for its dark wood exterior shaded by trees, but for the delicious... Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1211/imtenan-neighbourhood-honey-shop-in-maadi/ Cairo appears to be embracing the trends of healthy living and organic produce recently, evidenced by the increasing number of shops and supermarket shelves stocked with organic food products. Among Egypt's bourgeoning health-conscious companies and retailers is the premium Egyptian honey brand... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1224/safar-khan-katherine-bakhoum/ Romance, mysticism and nostalgia meet in Safar Khan this November.   Artists Katherine Bakhoum’s current exhibit, Reves d’Orient is on display now until the end of November 2010.Born in Cairo and based out of Paris, Katherine Bakhoum explores scenes and people of the Orient in her truly dreamlike... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:46:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1214/spago-american-diner-scene-in-mohandiseen/ We’ve come across yet another restaurant that serves up greasy plates of comfort food when you’re in the mood to simply eat. We’ll admit it; we like our food and are often inclined to indulge on an American-sized burger or anything soaked in cheese.Initially drawing us to this place were their... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:41:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1217/el-hammam-inconspicuous-home-accessory-shop-in-zamalek/ In Cairo, great things come in small packages. On Taha Hussein Street in Zamalek, El Hammam is one such tiny shop filled with gifts and home accessories.  El Hammam (bathroom in Arabic) carries mostly high-end bathroom products like handmade soaps and plush towels, but a surprisingly wide array... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:41:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1184/lebanese-nights-no-frills-restaurant/ While many of the cafés in the Cairo neighbourhood of Maadi are upscale, there are also several budget options to be found. One such café on Road 206 is Lebanese Nights.The café doesn’t look like much from the outside; but in fact, it is a large space with several seating areas. Patrons can opt... Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:27:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1190/fresca-cafe-and-gelateria-cool-drinks-in-alexandria-with-a-front-sea-view/ As the second-largest city in Egypt, Alexandria certainly doesn’t lack in Corniche cafés and restaurants; though it does suffer in terms of quality, classy dining options.Located on the ground floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, Fresca is a café/gelateria that offers pricey snacks and... Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:25:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/909/the-nail-studio-polished-and-pink-in-zamalek/ The recently opened Nail Studio in Zamalek is the first salon in the Cairo neighbourhood that is dedicated specifically to tending to our fingertips and toes. When we heard about this new guilty pleasure, we had to treat ourselves to a bit of pampering.Nail Studio is decorated like a... Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:24:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1188/espace-karim-francis-gallery-a-downtown-art-space-since-1995/ Cairo’s art community and contemporary scene is predominantly located amongst the bustling streets of Downtown Cairo; and there’s no better place for it to thrive. With at least a handful of galleries all within a few blocks of each other, we seem to have let this one gallery slip under the... Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:20:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1203/marco-polo-all-over-the-place-in-egypt/ Named after the great merchant and traveller Marco Polo, the Meridien Heliopolis’ international restaurant promises a diverse and flavourful menu. A rich and cosy dining room and mouth-watering menu items suggest an evening of fine dining. Unfortunately for Marco Polo, it’s what’s on the plate... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:30:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1204/samakmak-fresh-alexandrian-seafood/ As the nearest coast is at least an hour away, you never know what you’re going to get when it comes to seafood in Cairo. While Cairo has redeemed itself with a handful of reliable seafood dining options including the Fish Market and Gandofli, we all know that to find the freshest fish around, we... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:28:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1198/prestige-massive-menu-in-mohandiseen/ At first glance, Mohandiseen restaurant Prestige seems almost worthy of its name. A few charming tables are arranged on the sidewalk for patrons wishing to dine beneath the warm glow of the lamppost, and the tables inside are each garnished with a fresh rose. However, upon opening the menu of... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:31:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1196/amar-el-sham-syrian-cuisine-on-the-nile/ We first got a sneak preview of the authentic Syrian cuisine of Amar El Sham during Ramadan, when the restaurant set up a kitchen and lounge inside the Gezirah Club in Zamalek.Smitten as we were with their rich daoud basha, delicious thin shami bread, falafel and shawerma; you can imagine our... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:55:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1084/oxygen-new-health-and-fitness-centre-in-dokki/ Has the hustle and bustle of Cairo’s city life got you stressed out? Always on the go, have you ignored your diet and fitness for far too long? Take a deep breath; Oxygen gym in Dokki will help you get back in shape.Recently opened in Amman Square, Oxygen gym is a state-of-the-art centre with... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:53:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1193/ayyam-gallery-safwan-dahoul/ Cairo’s newest art show room Ayyam Gallery recently opened its doors in Zamalek. Neither the gallery nor the exhibiting artist are newcomers to the Middle Eastern art scene; so the well-travelled art enthusiasts among us will be pleased to check out Safwan Dahoul’s exhibition, Still Dreaming, at... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:25:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1182/kds-cairos-newest-concept-store/ When a family of artistic Egyptian sisters have a whole group of multi-talented friends, how do they celebrate their collective creativity? In the case of Karma, Dina and Dalia Sabet; they join forces to establish the latest concept store in Cairo, KDS.Located on the third floor of 157B on 26th... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:27:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1186/la-pietra-great-shisha-and-so-so-food-in-mohandiseen/ Located across from funky home accessory shop Kare and Ulla Popken in Mohandiseen, La Pietra has been a favourite destination for many young Cairenes for many years now.It’s the type of café/restaurant that attracts the student crowd ranging from the barely-high schoolers all the way up to... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:14:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1181/almaz-marioteyas-diamond-in-the-rough/ Marioteya isn’t the most fashionable area in Cairo, but it has its highlights; and Almaz is one of them. Set on a long sprouting stretch of road, the café is one of several along the same street.At first sight, Almaz lives up to its name; standing out among its local competitors, all of which are... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:13:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1178/ahmed-shawki-museum-a-quiet-tribute-to-the-prince-of-poetry/ Despite their phenomenal architecture and historical value, Egyptian museums often go unnoticed among the hustle and bustle of Cairo streets. Sadly, the Ahmed Shawki Museum is not an exception. This Cinderella’s-castle-like house isn’t just another museum; though. After all, it was once the home... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:11:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1175/raoucha-lebanese-cuisine-in-mohandiseen/ Looking out over Sphinx Square in Mohandiseen, this Lebanese restaurant has a personal elevator accessible from the street; but you can enter directly from the sidewalk entrance if you prefer. With an overload of gold trim and walls of glass, the antique yet futuristic feel will have you wishing... Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:31:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1176/mosaic-tasty-shisha-and-lebanese-dips-in-dokki-cafe/ If you’re in the Dokki neighbourhood on game night and want to watch the match while having a top-shelf shisha or some fresh and tasty Lebanese food; look no further than Mosaic.The decor of this Lebanese café-restaurant is more neutral than the name implies, but its earthiness is warm and... Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:31:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1149/kamala-cairos-pan-asian-perfection/ Graceful yet grand, understated yet enchanting: these are the words that come to mind when we think about Kamala. Though this description might first seem dichotomous; Cairo’s Conrad hotel blends them perfectly at this Asian restaurant.  When you step into Kamala’s dining room, you will instantly... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 12:01:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1172/amelias-kitchen-brazilian-home-style-takeout-in-maadi/ Always on the lookout for unique culinary offerings on the Cairo dining scene, we were a bit taken aback to find what we hear is possibly Egypt's sole server of authentic Brazilian cuisine. With visions of sizzling Brazilian barbecue, feasts of cassava, yams and peanuts, chourico sausage and rich... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:26:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1171/contemporary-image-collective-francesc-ruiz/ It’s finally here! Several months after artist Francesc Ruiz gave his talk at CIC’s new space, his first exhibition in Cairo has finally opened its doors. Presenting two new works in CIC’s exhibition space and throughout Downtown Cairo’s streets, the exhibition is a sure way to get you inspired... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:23:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1068/el-omda-solid-egyptian-food-in-cairo/ There are few restaurants around Cairo that not only constantly serve up fresh Egyptian food at a decent price; but do so at nearly all hours of the day. We've all got our favourite restaurant when we're craving lentil soup and mahshi, and this chain seems to be a worthy contender.  Open in... Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:21:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1153/the-body-shop-ethical-beauty-products-come-to-cairo/ Open in Egypt for a little under three years now, The Body Shop is a UK-based beauty brand that produces natural products with strong ethical principles. The brand regularly supports campaigns that promote its five core values: supporting community fair trade, defence of human rights, fighting... Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:10:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1165/okashi-fresh-juice-and-sushi-at-the-grand-hyatt-cairo/ We love sushi. We can't get enough of it. However, the problem lies in our endless hours of deliberation as to where this supposedly fresh fish is really coming from. Luckily, we've stumbled upon a sushi restaurant in Cairo that just might have it right.Okashi is located in the Grand Hyatt Cairo... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 12:01:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1168/theodors-antique-lovers-paradise-opens-in-maadi/ Recently opened antique boutique Theodor’s embodies the cosiness of a country cottage antique shoppe, the rich design culture of Egypt, and tasteful flare for contemporary designs and textiles.The shop is split into two compartments: one part houses Deana Shaaban’s draped evening gowns as well as... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 12:01:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1161/curves-internationally-known-and-no-men-allowed/ Providing Egyptian women with a safe, comfortable environment for a healthy workout; female-only gyms are quite popular around Cairo. Offering various classes and different machines, this gym has something unique that will appeal to many.Curves is a US-based fitness centre franchise with... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:56:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1160/brioche-doree-french-pastries-in-cairo/ Located in Dandy Mall, Brioche Dorée is a French pastry chain with 500 branches located all over the world. Creating delicious French delicacies since 1976, the chain is a welcome addition to Cairo’s brunch culture.Set in a small open space on the mall’s second floor next to Al Shorouk, Brioche... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 12:01:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1155/townhouse-gallery-of-contemporary-art-bidoun-library/ On October 12th, 2010 Townhouse Gallery launched its first exhibition following its summer hiatus, and we couldn't be more excited! As Townhouse is one of the leading independent art spaces in Cairo, the exhibits never fail to impress, immerse and inspire those that have the opportunity to get... Thu, 4 Nov 2010 15:57:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1151/creperie-des-arts-fine-creperie-in-cairo/ A long-time Maadi favourite, this cosy Crêperie is a fine example of the world-class international cuisine on offer in this diverse Cairo neighbourhood. While it may not look like much from the outside, Crêperie Des Arts manages to capture the essence of rustic French dining in both atmosphere... Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:21:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1144/jeita-ho-hum-faux-lebanese-in-heliopolis/ While often well deserved, this reviewer finds that the glowing reputation of Lebanese cuisine in Cairo is partially marketing hyperbole. This hype is blatantly embraced by Jeita in its tagline that reads 'the real Lebanese cuisine.' So what are we to expect from a restaurant that thinks so... Thu, 12 May 2011 17:28:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1146/kee-paintball-guerrilla-fun-in-rehab-city/ It’s time to unleash your inner commando and enjoy a world of paintballing fun in Cairo. Founded by KEE Action Sports, Cairo’s first paintball club will have you aching for more (literally). Located inside El Rehab Sports club, KEE Paintball will make sure that you have the best hours of your... Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1148/hyper1-6th-of-october-hypermarket-offers-cheaper-groceries/ What’s in a name? In the case of 6th of October’s hypermarket Hyper1; everything. Extremely overzealous (we may even call them hyper) customers in Cairo get really excited about buying nearly anything imaginable– from groceries to furniture– under one roof. Hyper1 represents Egypt’s love of... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1145/simonds-serving-downtown-cairo-coffee-since-1898/ What self-respecting Cairene doesn't love a well-made cappuccino every now and then? That delicious foam that should be covering the top third of the glass is the best part; providing some light refreshment and a little avenue for that coffee to come rushing through for our favourite... Mon, 1 Nov 2010 10:41:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1138/le-bistro-pub-downtown-cairo-quiet-pub/ We’ve stumbled upon a new option for Downtown Cairo dwellers, which offers a nice change of pace from your typical nights out at El Horreya and the Greek Club. Don’t get us wrong; we love those baladi bars, but every now and then, we need a quiet bar in Cairo to escape to and enjoy a cocktail… or... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:41:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1141/hip-cairo-designer-boutique/ With the opening of designer department store Beymen and boutiques such as Queeny, Ghazl Banat, Ego and Hip, it seems that Cairo is slowly growing into its element as a potential regional fashion player. Even better, designer brands such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Kenzo, Max Mara and Escada have... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:14:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1140/al-masar-gallery-re-presentation/ The adage 'a picture is worth a thousand words' rings true for Egyptian artist Hamdi Attia, whose current exhibit Re-Presentation is being held at Al Masar Gallery in Zamalek and finds inspiration in photojournalism. After examining a number of photographs from published news sources, the artist... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:09:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1136/fagnoon-fun-activities-for-the-family-in-cairo/ Come the weekend, many of us long for an escape from the dirty, noisy, hectic confines of Cairo. While it often means an escape to the beach, a retreat to the rural haven just over the Moneeb Bridge can be just as effective. We aren’t suggesting a picnic next to an irrigation canal; but a visit... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:59:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1137/thai-orchid-a-once-glorious-cairo-restaurant/ To be fair, we hadn’t planned on eating at Thai Orchid. The Majestic-looking Trianon Boat in Giza houses several restaurants, including Carnivore, Inaka-Ya and Tamarind; and it seemed like an interesting venue to visit when you’d like to choose from several cuisine options.This, sadly, is no... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:17:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1107/khokha-peachy-keen-cairo-juice/ At the corner of Ahmed Ibn Tulun Square and Abd Meguid Alban Street in Cairo’s Sayeda Zeinab neighbourhood, just outside of the grounds of the Ibn Tulun Mosque, a juice stand sweetly quenches the thirst of passers-by.  Named Khokha (Arabic for 'peachy'), the juice shop is barely large enough to... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:43:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1132/baccarat-two-star-dining-at-a-four-star-hotel/ The Nile yacht looks grand; just what you’d expect from a four-star hotel in Cairo: great glass windows, the word Marquise plastered in gold across a glossy white background. As you’re led towards your table inside Baccarat, you’ll feel even more like royalty. Don’t let the decor fool you,... Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1131/cassata-drive-through-delights-in-marioteya/ The drive-through phenomenon evokes the type of laziness and apathy that modern services seem to cater to more and more. In Cairo, though; it’s the type of luxury that Egyptians love. What’s better than having your food delivered to you at the wheel of your car while you get your gangsta lean on... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1127/amuse-cementing-zamalek-as-cairos-art-and-design-centre/ Fact: most men in Egypt hate to go shopping with the fairer sex. For men, shopping is a dash-and-grab affair; a targeted surgical strike to purchase singular items– window shopping is not part of our lexicon.  Women, on the other hand, will perform an exhaustive search for an item that fits a... Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:21:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1128/thai-elephant-sabai-sabai-becomes-so-so-thai-in-zamalek/ When news spread that Cairo restaurant Sabai Sabai was closing its doors, Zamalek residents feared that they’d need to leave the island to satisfy their pad Thai and coconut milk curry cravings. However, the venue quickly reopened as the Thai Elephant. Now, Zamalek residents just need to leave... Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:09:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1121/azza-fahmy-egypts-first-lady-of-jewellery/ When Egyptian jewellery designer Azza Fahmy was fresh out of the Faculty of Fine Arts with a degree in Interior Design, she realised that her creativity could be better expressed in the world of fashion. Rather than returning to school to hone her newfound love for jewellery, Azza Fahmy chose a... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:28:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1120/ace-club-maadis-expat-hangout/ If you’re at all familiar with the nightlife scene in Cairo, it’s well-known that our options sometimes feel rather limited. And when it comes to imported liquor and spirits, the hefty price tag can be rather depressing to say the least. Expat clubs around Cairo are known for their cheap entrance... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:11:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1122/rubaiyat-el-khayyam-cafe-enjoy-zamalek-at-street-level/ The charm of sitting at an authentic Egyptian ahwa is that for a few hours, you are one of the people. Don’t worry, we won’t launch into an egalitarian song and dance about how we’re all the same beneath our skin and beyond our wallets; but that’s not what an ahwa is about. These aren’t places to... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:56:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1117/alwan-cosy-and-fun-downtown-art-shop/ Anyone that has purchased art supplies at any point in Cairo knows that they're not cheap. Whether you're out for something as simple as canvas or a particular sketch pencil; expect to drop a decent amount of dough. These art shops around Cairo are definitely not as common as we would wish them... Tue, 10 May 2011 18:34:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1118/french-cultural-centre-authentic-crepes-in-cairo/ Located in Mounira, Cairo’s French Cultural Centre (or the Centre Francais de Culture as Francophone Egyptians know it) houses facilities for language courses, film screenings and a library. The centre is also home to one of our favourite aspects of French Culture; a quaint outdoor bistro.The... Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1115/prego-maadi-fast-food-delivers-the-goods/ Lunchtime is happy time for those with offices or homes in Cairo within the delivery radius of Prego. That is because Prego's basic yet delicious food is a favourite at offices around Cairo. The menu options range from healthy to sinfully rich, and are varied enough for daily orders. Prego’s... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:36:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1110/kunst-gallery-and-cafe-quiet-downtown-spot/ We all know the difficulties of finding a quiet café in Cairo without the unnecessary frills and gimmicks. When all you're looking for is a cup of coffee and a space to work in, we've found a little café on Downtown's Sherif Basha Street that might just fit the bill.Not so cleverly named Kunst... Mon, 9 May 2011 12:41:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1112/sakura-sushi-a-slice-of-japan-in-cairo/ Sushi is still all the rage in Cairo and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, but with Makani and Mori Sushi dominating the market, it pays to shake things up once in awhile. Enter Sakura Sushi, a hidden treasure tucked away not far from Ethos Café in Maadi.While a sushi outing to... Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1077/safar-khan-gardens-of-egypt/ After more than a month of renovations, Safar Khan Gallery has reopened its doors in Zamalek. To celebrate the reopening of the gallery– which truthfully doesn’t look any different than it did before it went dark– a new exhibit by Anna Boghiguian is on display. No stranger to Safar Khan, the... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:02:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1109/aura-lebanese-at-cairos-first-residence/ Once the sole luxury hotel in Cairo, the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence stands out with its stately, uncharacteristic architecture. I lacks the spacious lobby usually indicative of Four Seasons Hotels, and its labyrinthine floor plan can lead patrons on a wild goose chase when... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:54:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1085/elements-stylish-decor-in-dokki/ If you’re looking for top-of-the-line designer furniture in Egypt but a trip to Designopolis is too far from home; head to Dokki where Elements has two floors of the trendiest furniture in Cairo.It is difficult to walk through Amman Square and not notice Elements; and it is even more difficult to... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:05:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1108/british-community-association-british-pub-culture-in-egypt/ Where in Egypt can you find billiards and football, draft beer and steak pie under one roof? With three branches in Cairo, the British Community Association (BCA) offers the best of British pub culture in Egypt. The Mohandiseen branch is the perfect spot for a relaxing night out with a few... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:41:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1100/converse-chuck-taylor-finally-hits-cairo/ A staple in many a wardrobe worldwide, from toddlers to senior citizens, Converse shoes may have started out as the poor man's basketball shoe; but today it has established itself as an iconic style symbol, and Egypt’s urban fashion trends are no exception. For those that treasure the name, you... Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:04:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1099/fandira-classy-seafood-takeout-in-maadi/ You just got home. You’re tired after an hour of ruthless Cairo traffic, and you have friends coming over for dinner. You’d like a decent seafood meal but you don’t have the energy to cook. What to do? Enter Fandira, a speciality fish takeout and delivery venue that produces delicious seafood... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:05:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/985/timberland-outdoor-apparel-in-cairo/ Functionality and style is something that most of us look for when shopping for clothes here in Cairo. We want to know that paying a high price for clothing means not only that we will look good, but that our garments will hold up against the elements. With branches all over Cairo, Timberland... Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:35:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1098/planet-africa-kitschy-concept-and-comfort-food/ Themed restaurants in Egypt tend to induce a feeling of kitschy escapism that’s mostly suitable for children to enjoy. While Cairo only has a few international chains that cater to an overly cheesy themed ambiance, Planet Africa seems to take the cake. Boasting a wild atmosphere with plastic... Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:08:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1097/dimos-gym-tiny-and-tidy-zamalek-gym/ Dimo’s Gym’s blacked out windows and bright blue lights hanging above Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Zamalek give passerby the impression that the second-floor facility may be a dingy gym not worth checking out. However, Dimo’s Gym is proof that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.The gym is... Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:57:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1093/al-mouwafak-fresh-nuts-with-flair/ Any Egyptian with a soft spot for pistachios and cashews knows that the best nuts in Egypt are those fresh from the source. So, the best dried pumpkin seeds (libb) can be found in a shop called El Bahr El Abiad El Motawaset in Marsa Matruh, while the best whole peanuts are from Aswan, where they... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:35:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1094/floor-10-kempinski-nile-hotel-does-it-again/ While many tried and tasted restaurants in Cairo have produced so-so reactions in this reviewer, every now and then, a restaurant sends us into a state of speechless joy. This restaurant is Floor 10 at the Kempinski Nile Hotel.We arrived at the restaurant prepared to be difficult to please. After... Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:00:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1092/cloud-9-not-the-happiest-cafe-in-cairo/ Not far from Lebanon Square in Mohandiseen, a quiet café by the name of Cloud 9 implies an idyllic cup of coffee. However, this grey cloud of a café rained hard on our parade.From first glance at the menu, suspicions are raised about Cloud 9. A brief passage about the owner’s interpretations of... Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:30:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1088/essence-barbecue-and-mughal-cuisine-near-perfect-pakistani/ The recently opened Essence Barbecue and Mughal Cuisine in Mohandiseen promises ‘delicious and mouth-watering Mughal cuisine’ prepared by the female executive chef and co-owner.   What sets Essence apart from other restaurants in Cairo is that its promise of good food is backed up by a concise... Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:00:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1065/spekes-bar-not-so-british-pub-in-nasr-city/ When most of us hear the phrase ‘British pub,’ we think of casks of beer (not necessarily cold), jacket potatoes and football on the telly. If these are the requirements for a British watering hole, Sonesta Hotel’s pub Speke’s Bar fails on all counts. That being said, that doesn’t mean there... Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:48:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1087/cow-gift-shop-fun-cairo-gift-shop/ Often in Cairo, the term 'gift shop' either describes a ridiculously high-priced shop that lacks high-quality items or the 2.5LE good-for-nothing outlet. Luckily, this reviewer stumbled upon a shop that not only has a convenient gift for just about every occasion; it also literally creates... Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:42:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1082/shogun-heliopolis-teppanyaki-treat/ Where in Egypt can you find dinner and a show under one roof? At Intercontinental Citystars’ Japanese restaurant Shogun; that’s exactly what’s in store for you.Shogun is a California-based chain of restaurants that specialises in sushi and teppanyaki. The latter is definitely their forte:... Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:14:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1078/shoe-room-every-bargain-has-its-catch/ Cairo’s notoriously rough streets make Cairenes especially aware of the value of a stylish bargain shoe find, leading us on a hunt for practical footwear that will most likely not last longer than a single season.Shoe Room is a modest chain that brings affordable footwear to women in Egypt who... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:36:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1070/la-wien-calling-cairos-coffee-lovers/ If you’re anything like this reviewer, a quality cup of coffee might be one of the sweetest, simplest things that life in Cairo has to offer. From the history of the blend’s origin to the smell of roasting coffee and the complexities of its taste; there’s something about that mug of liquid that... Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:00:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/995/carinos-cairo-italian-stand-in/ A family-friendly Italian restaurant chain in Cairo, Carino's has branches in Zamalek and Heliopolis, as well as in Ain Sokhna and Marina. Carino’s offers salads, pastas, steaks and loosely Italian-inspired entrées with a few twists on tradition.  The Heliopolis branch next to Alain Le Notre on... Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:35:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1016/semsema-egyptian-style-drive-through-in-dokki/ They may tell you to drive around to the next window at McDonalds in Maadi; but for most fast food restaurants in Cairo, drive-through means something a little different. Pulled over on the side of the street, cars are double-parked with hungry passengers placing orders or waiting to receive a... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1063/beit-zeinab-khatoun-ahwa-stepping-back-in-cairo-time/ One of the most fascinating things about Islamic Cairo is how people continue to live amongst incredible historical monuments. The downside of this, of course, is that many of these old mosques, antiquated houses and former workshops have not been preserved and lie in an unfortunate state of... Tue, 17 May 2011 14:50:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1067/the-little-shop-chic-clothing-and-necessities-for-the-little-ones/ Shopping for an expectant friend or new parent can be quite difficult in Cairo, although life has been made considerably easier with the recent opening of Mothercare and Premaman. While both shops stock the bulk of what every new parent will need, their exorbitant prices, and rather generic style... Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:28:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1069/pro-center-affordable-zamalek-gym-with-great-machines/ In a city like Cairo where gyms come with a hefty price tag, it’s nice to find a gym that offers great service and quality machines at affordable rates.Its location inside of Gezira Sporting Club is Pro Center gym’s first disadvantage: you have to become a member of this pricey sports club to... Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:23:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1057/gezirah-art-center-lise-allam/ Held until October 18th at the Gezirah Art Center gallery in Zamalek, Doll is a diverse exhibition of artwork by Danish-born artist Lise Allam.The exhibit is the product of six years of Allam’s work, centred on the theme of dolls. Consequentially, the fifty plus works of art display great range... Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1059/tourism-restaurant-taher-whos-up-for-a-little-brain/ Whether you're a picky eater or not, we tend to get comfortable with our foods of choice and rarely venture outside the box to try something that's new and odd to our palates.  While both chicken and beef liver are known delicacies in Egypt, the brain is a body part rarely explored by fine... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:39:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1060/tea-lounge-at-four-seasons-hotel-cairo-classy-coffee-time/ For an alternative tea and lounging experience, try the Tea Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo. This lounge room and tea parlour features opulent decor dressed in beige, burnt orange, brown and lots of gold. Thick carpeting and Louis XV dark wooden furniture grace the floors, as a baby grand... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:36:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/988/tradeline-supplying-egypt-with-the-ipad/ Cairo is not short on shops supplying the trendiest of tech gear, and even though Mac products and iPhone accessories are the same everywhere, not all shops have what we need. We’ve called off the search team though because we’ve finally found it here in Egypt: a shelf fully stocked with iPads is... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:32:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1055/vip-restaurant-and-lounge-classic-french-dining-in-the-cairo-tower/ Opened over a year ago in the recently refurbished Cairo Tower in Zamalek, the VIP restaurant adds its unimaginative name to the short list of restaurants offering fine dining in Cairo. Granted, fine dining usually means exorbitantly expensive, but the VIP restaurant delivers adequately on the... Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1056/nola-more-cupcakes-in-cairo-and-hurrah/ Here’s yet another reason why living in Zamalek is awesome if you have a sweet tooth! Located on the always busy Brazil Street just off of 26th of July Street is Nola, a quaint and elegant little cupcake shop with charming decor and sweet desserts. Though it’s definitely not the first pastry shop... Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:00:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1047/el-dahan-a-family-affair-in-fifth-settlement/ For home-style cooking in Cairo without the hassle, El Dahan has always set the standard. This much-copied Egyptian family restaurant is a fixture of Khan El Khalili for years, offering quality, affordable Egyptian favourites in a simple, friendly environment.Now open in the Fifth Settlement as... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:37:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1012/darb-17-18-hiwar/ Darb 17 18’s current exhibition is a collaborative product of artists hailing from North Africa and the Middle East. Entitled Hiwar, the exhibit aims to bring together the diverse perspectives to pick up the pieces lost along the way in an era of open communication. Through a variety of mediums... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:02:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1049/isis-supermarket-downtown-deli-since-the-1960s/ When the AUC campus moved from its Downtown Cairo location to the middle of nowhere, many nearby shops and cafés sadly lost a significant amount of profits and patrons. Previously, AUC staff, faculty and students swarmed the surrounding venues, inducing a significant amount of success for shop... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:05:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1038/bistro-rouge-quick-lebanese-food-in-cairo/ While we adore a lovingly prepared table full of fresh Lebanese mezzas, the majority of options around Cairo are usually quite pricey or unusually disappointing.With branches in Nasr City, Zamalek and Maadi, Bistro Rouge is a hopping little Lebanese joint that serves up a mean array of mezzas. It... Tue, 5 Oct 2010 16:25:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1042/my-day-serviceable-old-school-nasr-city-cafe/ Located on Ahmed Fakhry Street in the sprawling megacity of Nasr City, My Day was one of the few cafés back in the day where you could conceivably take your date without having to spend an arm and a leg. In those days, My Day had a modest 15LE- minimum charge, decent shisha and a serviceable... Tue, 5 Oct 2010 16:24:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1044/tiffany-and-co-diamonds-and-glitz-galore/ Diamond and jewellery franchise Tiffany & Co needs no introduction to Cairo: even the most die-hard cynics find it hard to resist the surge of butterflies-in-the-stomach and squeals of joy at the sight of the little blue box. From Aubrey Hepburn’s iconic film to that chart-topping pop song... Tue, 5 Oct 2010 16:23:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1045/haagen-dazs-ice-cream-super-power-now-in-cairo/ Rejoice, Cairo: Haagen-Dazs has at long last opened its doors in our very own city. We’re not trying to knock local ice cream brands and makers of quality ice cream, but for some, a lifelong obsession with creamy frozen deliciousness first started with the gold-patterned, half-pint miracles of... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:01:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1037/distingo-one-stop-music-shop-in-cairo/ Music shops are not hard to come by in Cairo, filled with tablas, ouds and more traditional instruments that are used in popular Egyptian music. While these shops also tend to carry a few guitars and other miscellaneous musical supplies, if you’re looking for a specific design or would like to... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:02:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1043/kebabgy-zein-el-abdin-abu-ramy-forgotten-kabab-glory/ Ask most Egyptians in the know who the best kabab house in Cairo is, and Abu Ramy in El Madbah will make it onto several lists. Fifteen years ago, when the Children’s Cancer Hospital was barely a gleam in a developer’s eye, Abu Ramy straddled the unpaved sidewalk with plastic covered tables and a... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:24:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/981/johnny-rockets-americana-in-egypt/ Soda fountains, simple burgers and waiters dressed in white were emblematic of American diners in the 1950s. Johnny Rockets is the next best thing to give us a taste of a simpler time. Located in Citystars’ Phase 2, Johnny Rockets brings a little old-time American charm to Egypt.The Citystars... Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1039/reform-pilates-toning-classes-now-in-zamalek/ When your flabby bits are starting to annoy you but you hate the concept of sweaty, crowded gyms; it’s time to give your body an alternative experience and try pilates. Although it’s quite new to Cairo, pilates has been steadily gaining followers in recent years for its simple yet extremely... Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:14:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1034/el-churro-egypts-spanish-donut-decadence/ On the 5th floor of Citystars’ Phase One, El Churro is a quiet corner café with an atmosphere uncharacteristic of the sprawling mall. The two-tiered café is embellished with sleek, dark wooden tables, cosy armchairs and soft, warm lighting; very apropos of the rich chocolate experience awaiting... Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:02:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1031/the-rock-cafe-and-restaurant-bad-to-the-bone-in-nasr-city/ This Nasr City café-restaurant has been open for many years; but if you asked a local about it, they couldn’t tell you anything beyond that it is located on Makram Ebeid Street, across from the Children’s Park. That should be your first warning; the second would be the printed material at the... Mon, 4 Oct 2010 17:17:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1032/bouri-centre-downtown-cairo-kitchen-accessories/ One of the beautiful things about Downtown Cairo is that appliance and accessory shops are just as common as the visual bombardment of fluorescent lights lining every shop front along the streets.  Great for a breezy walk on a Saturday afternoon, Sherif Street is no exception to that rule.... Mon, 4 Oct 2010 16:07:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1029/gandofli-fresh-quality-fish/ With branches all over Cairo, Gandofli is a modest fish restaurant that has proudly served some of the tastiest Egyptian seafood fare for decades.Most customers who frequent Gandofli’s kitschy and modestly decorated New Maadi branch are regular customers, who have been coming here for generations... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:08:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1028/rigoletto-tasty-cheesecake-in-cairo/ With so many ice cream and dessert shops scattered throughout Cairo, there is often heated debate at the Cairo 360 office over who can best satisfy our sweet tooth. While Mandarine Koueider and imported brands of ice cream go head to head, we realised that we were leaving one of our favourite ice... Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:53:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1024/dargedodna-levantine-love/ If you are lucky enough to have a Shami grandmother; you probably already understand the ecstasy that is cuisine from greater Syria. If not; consider visiting Dargedodna, Egypt’s exceptionally convincing solution to Syrian home cooking.Serving up home-style Levantine favourites in a comfortable... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:53:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1023/groppi-a-once-cherished-downtown-relic/ Located on the corner of Talaat Harb and Qasr El Nil Street in Downtown is the infamous café Groppi. Open since 1892, Groppi was once the hottest spot in Cairo to see and be seen, with a changing patronage along the way from British occupation army officers to Cairo's artists and... Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:47:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/1025/mashrabia-gallery-ahmed-kamel/ How would you represent the inner star inside yourself? This is the question that artist Ahmed Kamel asked in order to create his newest exhibition, Local Star, currently on display at the Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art in Downtown.  A graduate of the fine arts department at Helwan... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/975/w-quality-turkish-menswear-in-egypt/ The eye-catching mannequins smartly dressed in suits are hard to miss at Citystars’ Phase 2, where Turkish men’s clothing shop W beckons customers inside.W sells business and casual wear as well as accessories. Quality clothing is well kept, hanging from built-in wooden racks along the perimeter... Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:33:25 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/1002/moon-deck-nile-boat-blues/ A view of Cairo’s Downtown skyline, a light breeze over the Nile, and a spot on one of Zamalek’s popular river boats all make Moon Deck an enticing option for an early evening drink. Perched atop the Blue Nile Boat, the restaurant and lounge is all lit up; but as we well know, even the moon has a... Thu, 19 May 2011 16:16:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1020/hobby-25-a-haven-for-cairos-tinkerers/ It’s safe to presume that almost every single boy in Egypt had a remote-controlled toy car growing up. If it was big, then it was cool; if it was fast, then it was cooler; and if it flew, you were a playground rock star. Fast forward to adulthood and having a remote-controlled car just doesn’t... Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:02:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1019/roastery-titanic-menu-and-massive-portions/ Set in a sleepy, dusty side of Mohandiseen, Roastery provides a cool retreat from the Cairo heat. Upon entrance, it’s difficult to decipher whether the space is cosy or crowded. Along one side is an infinite row of booths and on the other is a throng of seats and chairs. The decor is... Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:15:07 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1015/cielo-lindo-cairos-mexican-catch-all/ Many of Cairo’s restaurants are guilty of trying to do too much: we’ve all experienced the rambling, novel-length menus covering international cuisine from Chinese to American. This approach mostly results in a wide selection of below-average offerings; but in some special instances, the quality... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:06:33 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1013/mohammed-ahmed-egyptian-tailor-made-suits/ The sartorial path to finding satisfactory tailor-made attire in Cairo is fraught with pitfalls, tourist traps and dead-end roads. To embark on a quest for Egypt’s quintessential, perfectly-fitting tailored item is not to be undertaken by the light-hearted or weak-willed. To know yourself is to... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:03:52 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/1009/the-grooming-lounge-for-men-male-pampering-in-maadi/ Sniggers, chuckles, chortles and guffaws. Those are the normal responses to any man in Egypt who is brave enough to announce his desire to subject himself to any grooming beyond the application of roll-on deodorant or a quick shave and haircut.Mani-pedis are certainly not in the lexicon of most... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1008/nile-fish-grilled-in-downtown/ The promise of good seafood in Cairo often fails to deliver. Nile Fish is one of a plethora of seafood restaurants in Cairo making that promise: what it serves is very good grilled fish and rather poor fried fish in a somewhat shabby setting in Downtown Cairo.Located just off of Falaki Square,... Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:02:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1010/ganet-el-fawakeh-awlad-hesham-fresh-mohandiseen-juice/ One of the most common ways to get your daily dose of vitamins here in Egypt is by dropping in at one of Cairo's ubiquitous juice stands and enjoying a quick glass of delicious fruit juice. On Ahmed Oraby Street in Mohandiseen, Ganet El Fawakeh Awlad Hesham ('the fruit heaven of the sons of... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:32:18 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/1001/villa-belle-époque-quiet-and-elegant-gourmet-dining/ Since its quiet opening in 2009, Maadi’s elegant boutique hotel Villa Belle Époque has been reviewed by some of the world’s top newspapers. Despite minimal local publicity, the simple, white villa has garnered a reputation through word of mouth in Cairo for its excellent cuisine and luxurious... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1005/ulla-popken-pricey-and-plus-sized-clothing-for-egyptian-women/ The average Egyptian plus-size woman may have trouble finding well-cut and trendy clothes for reasonable prices in Cairo. Your options are quite limited, with only a few shops catering to plus sizes: there’s M.M in Zamalek, Mix& Match in Mohandiseen and Maadi, and Ann Harvey in Citystars’ Phase... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:16:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/1004/naguib-mahfouz-cafe-quiet-oasis-in-khan-el-khalili/ Khan El Khalili certainly isn’t the quietest area in Cairo. Between hoards of inappropriately attired tourists, packs of vendors endlessly skilled in the art of creative heckling, and the horrendous parking situation, a visit to Khan El Khalili is a lively, crowded experience in the heart of the... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:55:18 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/997/bulls-eye-british-pub-culture-in-cairo/ At 9PM on a Wednesday evening, this forgotten Mohandiseen bar may seem like the watering hole of a ghost town. However, as the manager will tell you, ‘just give it an hour;’ and Bull’s Eye turns out to be quite the popular hang-out.This friendly neighbourhood pub recently got a facelift this past... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:16:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/999/el-raye-grill-house-traditionally-grilled-meat-in-maadi/ Carnivores will agree: there are few things better than a traditional Egyptian grill house. Everyone has their favourite restaurant, but we still must maintain a degree of willingness to try out new places, especially if they are geographically closer than the more popular options. So, residents... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:59:35 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/1000/adidas-outlet-quality-sportswear-at-bargain-prices/ Sport enthusiasts in Cairo seeking high-quality sportswear at discounted prices should check out the plethora of Adidas outlet shops dotted around Cairo.Located on the outskirts of Maadi next to Maadi City Centre-Carrefour, the wraparound shop front looks out onto the Ring Road highway with an... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:15:46 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/991/carlton-hotel-and-bar-breezy-rooftop-over-downtown-cairo/ Spending an evening out in Cairo to enjoy the night-time breeze seems to be at the forefront of our minds. At the top of our list is our quest to find even more outdoor places in Cairo to enjoy the cool weather in without hard-blowing air conditioners.Located off of 26th July Street Across from... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:12:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/993/cortigiano-dokki-italian-mobscene/ If massive salads, bowls overflowing with pasta and enough meat to satisfy two days worth of protein recommendations sound like your cup of tea, then Italian restaurant Cortigiano may be just the spot for you.The restaurant’s Dokki branch near the Shooting Club is marked by a large green awning,... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:11:12 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/946/bin-el-kasren-garden-city-fiteer-feast/ A delicious crust, gooey cheese, vegetables and meat make up one of Egypt's greasiest, tastiest snacks: savoury fiteer. If this sounds a bit like pizza to you, that's because the two are indeed quite similar, and at Bin El Kasren in Garden City, you can get your fill of both.A colourful front... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:16:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/990/five-bells-restaurant-and-bar-afternoon-lunch-on-the-terrace/ Located on the corner of Ismail Mohamed and Adel Abu Bakr Streets in Zamalek is the Five Bells Restaurant and Bar. It's been around for decades, but seeing as how we've heard little about it, we had to give it a shot. The best part? The restaurant has a sprawling terrace lined with tall trees,... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/976/seventy-cotton-starved-for-soft-egyptian-cotton/ Egypt is famous for its fine cotton; therefore, we have no reason to put up with low-grade fabric t-shirts. Men’s clothing shop Seventy Cotton tries to convince us otherwise.Located on the third floor of Phase One at Citystars, Seventy Cotton’s walls are plastered with photographs of male models... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:04:40 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/984/el-taiser-optical-stylish-knock-offs-for-a-price/ Just because the Cairo weather is cooling down doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy a new pair of shades. Sunglasses in Cairo are a year-round necessity because of the sunny climate; so they’re always in style!While we dig a pair of Ray Ban aviators or mod-styled frames by Dior, many of us would rather... Wed, 18 May 2011 12:56:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/933/rossini-lost-at-sea/ Located in Cairo’s elegant suburb of Heliopolis, Italian seafood restaurant Rossini was preceded by several recommendations The red carpet entrance leads to a reception area decorated with an aquarium and several awards, prompting diners to believe that they are about to receive royal treatment... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:08 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/971/bella-cairos-corporate-cosy-brunch/ Lunching at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza’s resident Italian restaurant Bella almost feels like dining in New York's posh Upper East Side. The hotel restaurant emanates a feeling of crisp business luxury, with grand dining chairs, banquet decor and glass table tops. This is the sort of restaurant... Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:21:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/966/al-faqeer-quality-kofta-in-the-heart-of-haram/ How do you stand out as a restaurant when you are preparing and selling the same national dishes that grace the menus of thousands of Egyptian restaurants in Cairo? The menu, like many others, lists trays of tehina and baba ghanough, salads of cucumber, onion, tomato and parsley, a bowl of... Thu, 19 May 2011 17:58:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/922/fratelli-mohandiseen-cafe-worth-nearly-every-piastre/ Mohandiseen’s many cafés provide a number of options for socializing with a few friends over shisha, coffee or a light meal.   For the critical café-goers among us, however, it can be difficult to find satisfaction in each of these categories.   Luckily Fratelli, a friendly café that is fairly... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:44:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/967/compu-me-cairos-technology-outlet/ A veritable gadget geek’s paradise, Compu Me has something for the techie in everyone.   The Mohandiseen location is two floors of computers, televisions, speakers and so much more, all neatly displayed on seemingly endless shelves.The first floor is dedicated primarily to Apple products closely... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:44:58 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/963/borsa-cafe-quality-shisha-in-bustling-downtown/ If you live in Downtown Cairo, you have probably tried to find it; a reasonably priced café with shisha, internet and air conditioning. These requirements may not appear to be difficult; there are dozens of such cafés in Cairo, but for some unknown reason very few of them are located in Downtown.... Sun, 15 May 2011 15:34:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/962/blackstone-bistro-profoundly-satisfying-american-dining/ The latest addition to Cairo'’s dining culture describes itself as homemade, fresh and American. The fact that the venue claims to specialise in American cuisine brings to mind popular chains like Chili's and TGI Fridays, neither of which are particularly celebrated for their homemade freshness.... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/957/wady-craftshop-egyptian-crafts-for-a-good-cause/ On a recent excursion to Darb 17 18 during the Ramadan Mawaweel festival, one of the many tables selling Egyptian jewellery and other crafts stood out from the crowd. When we inquired as to where these beautiful handmade Egyptian goods could be purchased after the festival, we were told all about... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:42:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/960/stage-one-conrads-modern-edged-night-spot/ Cairo's nightspot selection can feel a little limited: either you go all out with the glitz and glam and pretend that you don’t mind blowing wads of cash, or you revel in the gritty charm of some streetside ahwa or low-key bar.Located a few floors up in the Conrad Hotel, Stage One is easy to... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/949/zamalek-art-gallery-masterpieces-viii/ Paintings and sculptures by nineteen renowned Egyptian artists are currently on display at the Zamalek Art Gallery. The works span decades of contemporary Egyptian art and are collectively known as Masterpieces VIII.For eight years now, the Brazil Street gallery has held a series of exhibitions... Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:52:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/942/maharaja-hiltons-indian-restaurant-hits-the-mark/ We are always on the hunt for good Indian food in Cairo, and a recent visit to Ramses Hilton Hotel’s Maharaja proved that a good curry can be found right in the heart of the city. As with many hotel restaurants, a meal here won’t be cheap; but between the delicious food and on point service,... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/934/nour-islam-fiteer-egyptian-sandwich-treats/ If you're anything like this reviewer, food has a unique and uncanny ability of riling up the sense of memory like nothing else. And Cairo is full of it; with the wide array of cuisines on offer in the Capital, we have plenty of possibilities for food to remind us of our fondest or not-so-fondest... Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:01:41 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/953/la-gourmandise-now-open-in-maadi/ For years, La Gourmandise café in the Four Seasons Giza’s First Mall has enjoyed a monopoly on French tea time served with a flourish. The café’s recently opened branch in Maadi brings beautifully displayed macaroons and petit-fours to the neighbourhood, discarding completely the vacuous mall... Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:52:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/940/fairmont-heliopolis-day-use-out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/ Canadian franchise Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is well-known for its stately, traditional decor. Egypt’s Fairmont Heliopolis hotel lies a mere five kilometres from the Cairo International Airport, making it a convenient place for recently landed travellers and Heliopolis residents alike.In the... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:19:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/938/my-queen-low-budget-and-late-night-laziness/ It’s a typical Cairo night, where 1AM rolls around and the munchies settle in. The idea of actually being proactive about it and leaving the house to grab a bite sends you directly back into your previous state of typical comatose. In such a case, delivery is always an option in Cairo but as... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:31:54 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/937/carvel-real-peanut-butter-and-hurrah/ There’s something about really good ice cream that reduces the most sensible Egyptian adult into a sugar-high, giddy child. Although this reviewer holds only contempt for mall ice cream in Cairo, everything changed when Carvel’s ice cream was recently tried and tested.With several branches around... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:33:27 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/935/kastan-bad-seafood-in-nasr-city/ In the realm of populist Egyptian restaurants, Kastan in Nasr City is often touted as one of the juggernauts. An import from the seaside town of Port Said, Kastan relies very heavily on its reputation, and not at all on the quality of its deliverables. Perhaps in Port Said the food and service is... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:14:43 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/928/soliman-pasha-juice-for-the-masses/ Downtown’s Talaat Harb Street is home to an endless stream of pedestrians from morning to night. While the area is definitely not running low on street food or juice stands, knowing what’s available can help narrow down the amount of sensory overload that you may experience on your way.Soliman... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:35:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/826/la-sombra-street-style-tex-mex-cuisine-in-cairo/ Few food cravings cannot be satisfied in Cairo. The epicentre for some of the city’s best ethnic restaurants is Maadi, which has recently added Mexican to its long list of international cuisines on offer. Occupying a simple shop front on Road 233 in Maadi, La Sombra Restaurant serves up Mexican... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/927/hallmark-more-than-just-cheesy-greeting-cards/ Gift-shopping in Cairo can be a bore, as we often end up with nothing. We look for that one shop that sells everything because it gets tiring to go gift-shopping and end up with nothing. Like few others, US greeting card giant Hallmark sells everything you could possibly need in terms of gifts,... Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:35:54 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/926/le-kabab-lebanese-delivery-in-korba/ In Cairo there are two main types of takeout restaurants: the mass-produced and the one-of-a-kind hits. Lebanese restaurant Le Kabab has joined the list of one-of-a-kinds.Located in Heliopolis’ picturesque Korba neighbourhood, this small, independent Lebanese grill joint is the only place that... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:30:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/740/nomad-dokkis-rooftop-watering-hole/ The name ‘Nomad’ implies that you might just pass through, but this Cairo rooftop bar is a fine place to kick back in for a while. Located on the top floor of the King Hotel in Dokki, Nomad serves food and drinks, and is a perfect spot for a relaxed evening after you’ve finished your daily... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:33:27 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/877/darb-17-18-souq-el-gomaa/ For years, Cairo’s Friday Market (Souq El Gomaa) has been one of the largest open-air markets in the city, where you could find nearly anything you could desire from clothes to animals, from food to antiques and broken junk. Every week, the market bustled with activity as vendors and customers... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:33:27 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/919/nut-shop-fresh-cashews-and-pistachios/ It’s quite standard in Egypt to find shops everywhere selling fresh and flavourful nuts at seriously low prices. Amongst the variety of delicious and cheap street food found around Cairo are inconspicuous nut shops, bursting with freshly shelled nuts of all kinds piled high behind glass... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/918/waffles-and-shakes-a-simple-homemade-breakfast/ For all the Maadi residents out there: If you’re bored of Lucille’s breakfast routine, which we undoubtedly love, head out to Waffles & Shakes for some homey waffles of your choice.Waffles & Shakes is located right next to Al Shader on Road 204 in Degla. The venue has a tiny front terrace and has... Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/923/picasso-cafe-zamaleks-new-pizzeria/ Pizza is the ultimate comfort food for many Egyptians and we firmly believe Cairo can never have too many pizzerias. After visiting Zamalek’s newly renovated pizza parlour, we found that Picasso is raising the bar for pizza in Cairo.The dual floor shop located on Al Adel Abou Bakr Street has a... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:07 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/780/fair-trade-egypt-empowering-purchases/ Who in Cairo doesn’t like knowing that their money is being well-spent? Of course, we love quality goods and pretty little things to adorn our lives, but if buying an item can support a worthy cause, the purchase is all the more satisfying.  Located in Zamalek, Egypt’s Fair Trade Centre is packed... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:33:27 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/915/gad-the-egyptian-standard/ Gad is beloved in all Cairo neighbourhoods for its big red sign and its tasty, quick foul and taameya sandwiches. The Downtown branch of this Cairo restaurant provides a new dimension of the Gad experience for diners looking for more than a mere sandwich off the street.Gad’s sit-down dining room... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 9:49:02 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/912/spectra-cairos-comfort-food-fetar/ Spectra is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of restaurant: its dark wooden benches and tables, boisterous atmosphere and heaping servings of Mexican and Italian comfort food and delicious desserts are not for everyone, but those who love this Mohandiseen restaurant really love it.Spectra is located on a... Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:55:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/781/ganoob-zamaleks-hidden-treasure/ Zamalek is known for its many stylish boutiques selling clothing, gifts and home accessories. One such shop is relatively new and surprisingly has kept itself under the radar. On Yehia Ibrahim Street, Ganoob fits a lot of character into one tiny shop.  The first thing that you notice in Ganoob... Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:55:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/764/golds-gym-maadi-super-spinning-sessions/ If your exercise regimen has been lacking a sense of direction lately, head straight to Maadi where God’s Gym offers spinning classes that will put your path to fitness back on track.Spinning is a high-energy stationary cycling exercise on a specialised bike. This intense workout is incredible... Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:52:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/910/the-zamalek-residence-hotel-summery-sohour/ Once dominated by summer tourists from the Gulf, the newly renovated Safir Hotel has come into its own, moving beyond another Cairo hotel to a Zamalek evening hotspot. Its location on the Nile and its understated elegance make it an approachable yet special place to spend your Ramadan nights.Now... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/823/clara-cluttered-but-cute/ Zamalek’s streets are not only lined with trees, they are lined with numerous shops carrying artsy home accessories and great gift ideas. On Mansour Mohamed Street, Clara is one shop that shouldn’t be missed.The tiny, crowded shop has a peculiar shape; it feels as though it was created out of the... Mon, 6 Sep 2010 16:09:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/890/el-sit-hosneya-egyptian-food-to-rival-your-grandmas/ Oriental food in a stylish atmosphere has long been the territory of the infallible Abou El Sid. For those looking to break up the routine, El Sit Hosneya is a lesser-known but equally stylish oriental restaurant in the heart of Cairo.El Sit Hosneya’s Dokki branch is lavishly decorated in rich,... Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:30:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/876/darb-17-18-a-voice-from-the-clouds/ A vivid imagination can transport the mind to strange perceptions of reality and a whole other realm of possibilities. In the line drawings, water colours and structural art of Ali Abdel Mohsen’s current exhibit, A Voice from the Clouds, the artist gives us a glimpse into his dramatic... Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:52:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/889/papillion-cairos-best-kept-secret-for-lebanese-fetar/ Ask any Lebanese person in Cairo what their favourite Lebanese restaurant is and they will grudgingly disclose a precious secret: Papillion in Mohandiseen.Tucked discreetly away in an unassuming stone building, Papillion embodies the best of unpretentious rustic Lebanese dining in a quiet... Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:30:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/861/cuba-cabana-outdoor-and-breezy-sohour/ While you may think that this steaming hot Cairo weather provides no reason to enjoy the outdoors, we’ve found a tranquil spot in Maadi that offers a breezy atmosphere for an outdoor Sahour and a chilled out night.At Maadi hotspot Cuba Cabana, the seating outside is quite spacious, simply... Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/888/el-shagara-lounge-shisha-and-sambousak-by-the-nile/ By pure chance or by clever strategic planning, all of the most popular Ramadan tents in Cairo are set up on the Nile with beautiful river views and a fresh breeze. El Shagara Lounge is a clear example. Located on the Nile Corniche on the grounds of the former Sangria, the lounge has been... Sun, 3 Oct 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/866/zein-relaxing-cafe-for-ramadan/ Cairo cafés often conjure up images of overcrowded, noisy rooms filled with smoke and aloof wait staff. Especially during Ramadan, when everyone is out all night gorging on mezzas and shisha, finding a calm café with character can be a challenge. Zein Café in Dokki is sweet, simple and... Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:25:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/885/steaks-fetar-at-the-four-seasons-nile-plaza/ Ramadan is especially taxing for a food critic at Cairo 360, when you’re starving, fasting and a little insane, thus ready to hurt your waiter with a spoon if your soup doesn’t arrive on time. The Ramadan buffet at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza is a truly tasteful and tasty experience, a refreshing... Sun, 3 Oct 2010 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/887/awel-saaa-tasty-baba-ghanough-sandwiches/ For all that Zamalek has to offer, it is noticeably lacking in Egyptian street food. Sure, you’ll find the mobile sweet potato ovens here and there, and summer encourages a few side-street prickly pear carts as well as the occasional roadside grilled corn. Yet, foul and taameya shops are few in... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:34:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/874/si-omar-poolside-sohour-with-huge-portions/ Year after year, the Grand Hyatt Cairo attracts some of the largest nightly crowds for Nile-side shisha, sohour and live entertainment. Surrounding the hotel’s pool, Si Omar is Garden City’s Ramadan hotspot.  For Sohour, Si Omar operates an à-la-carte menu with a 130LE-minimum charge. The menu... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:21:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/882/pepes-pizza-sohour-friendly-pizzeria-on-the-nile/ Let's get real for a minute. We can only last so many Ramadan nights in Cairo stuffing our faces with kofta and kobeba until we need to change it up a bit. Located along the Nile's edge on the Nile Boat in Giza is Pepe’s Pizza, a new pizzeria that serves up fetar and sohour when dinner at home... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:09:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/873/hamdy-glass-and-metal-work-for-the-home/ Road Nine in Maadi is no trendy shopper's paradise, but it does boast a few colourful shops with a flair for over-the-top knick-knacks, questionable antiques and hardware stores. Recently, we've found a whole new reason to make our way out to the tree-lined Cairo suburb: Hamdy is a small glass... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:07:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/878/sky-lounge-great-atmosphere-and-shame-about-the-fetar/ Two weeks into Ramadan and we’ve come to the following conclusion: eating out just doesn’t compare to home-cooked fetars. Most of the usually impressive restaurants we’ve reviewed have produced sub-par results in Ramadan, where food is usually mass-produced, re-heated and overcooked.Sky Lounge is... Sun, 5 Sep 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/822/matchbox-cotton-for-everyone/ It may be easy to miss Zamalek clothing shop Matchbox, as it lies in the bright orange and yellow shadow of neighbouring Fostok, but this shop is worth an occasional visit.The mostly cotton clothier stocks a variety of brands in men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. At Matchbox, you’ll find an... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:00:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/869/el-tabei-el-domyati-ramadan-foul/ One of the more ubiquitous local fast food food chains in Cairo, El Tabei El Domyati inspires some fond sohour memories for many.With at least eight branches around Cairo and a glossy website that displays its greasy fastfood menu for quick home delivery, the name has become a classic in Egyptian... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:13:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/790/katr-el-nada-home-accessories-with-an-urban-touch/ Right next door to our ever-beloved Sami Amin in Zamalek, you’ll find a home accessory shop that seems to be a cut above the rest.At first glance, Katr El Nada might appear to be just another accessory shop gracing the Zamalek streets but once you poke your head in, you’ll see that their style... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:05:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/862/the-bookspot-quiet-maadi-treasure-and-great-deals/ If you’re anything like us, you love sales: discounts, bargains; whatever word happens to float your boat. There’s nothing like beating the streets of Cairo in search of something and then stumbling upon it unintentionally; and for a good deal! Located on Road Nine in Maadi next to Costa Coffee... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:00:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/824/lipstick-chilled-out-shisha/ Passing by Mohandiseen café Lipstick one evening early in Ramadan, the place seemed much livelier than usual. Drawn by the lights and streamers decorating the café terrace and a large banner advertising sohour, we decided to see what all the excitement was about.Lipstick is fully dressed to the... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:12:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/731/fda-old-school-zamalek-gym/ We love a gym with a long row of treadmills as much as we appreciate a spacious yoga studio. What we don’t love is compromising one for the other. At Zamalek’s Fitness and Dance Association, you can have your cake and eat it too.Commanding the top two floors of the Yamama Centre Mall, FDA gym... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:03:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/858/3anil-delightful-sohour-on-the-nile/ After six successful years, 3anil is back this Ramadan with new ideas, new food, a new theme and a new location. This year, the 3anil Ramadan tent is located on the rooftop of Imperial Boat Deck, right next to Mojo’s, and has quite a dark oriental theme to it that includes large dim metal... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:21:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/855/baskin-robbins-escape-the-heat-in-a-cone/ With the Cairo heat beating down on us, a creative take on the usual Ramadan sohour is a cooling ice-cream cone. Baskin Robbins on Maadi’s Road Nine is an inconspicuous but good option for post-fetar chilling.While its ambiance is not all that attractive, with a narrow waiting area and a few... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:00:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/856/arabesque-downtown-retro-fetar/ Arabesque restaurant on Kasr El Nil street is decorated in a celebration of retro-chic deco design, from the patchwork silk pillows lining low, satin couches to mismatched pottery dishware. Gentle, gold-hued lighting ensures that the retro-heavy look is a little more chic than shabby. The... Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/851/al-shader-laid-back-maadi-sohour/ Al Shader's university-crowd reputation precedes it, but that doesn't mean it's not a fun place for big kids to spend a few late nights enjoying sohour, games and lively company. To celebrate Ramadan, this popular Maadi café pushes closing hours back to 4AM and raises its usual 25LE-minimum... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:57:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/848/la-veranda-at-concorde-el-salam-boring-fetar-buffet/ Oft forgotten, the Concorde El Salam hotel near the Shams Club in Heliopolis possesses an air of exclusivity reinforced by the tree-lined lane leading up to the hotel from the main road. The building and its grounds are reminiscent of an Austrian mansion– but for all its beauty, the results... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:32:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/849/bebe-super-short-skirts-dont-work-in-cairo/ Cairenes searching for a short, flirty dress should head down to Citystars’ Phase 2 and check out Bebe. Another brand under the Fashion International Group umbrella (the mother company that brought us French Connection, Mango and Karen Millen), Bebe caters to the young and outgoing female that... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:32:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/840/fontana-fetar-grand-hyatts-ramadan-buffet/ It’s that time of year when the two most beautiful words in Cairene vocabulary are fetar and buffet. They are even more splendid when combined. Not only do we finally get to eat, but we get to eat as much as we want. The Grand Hyatt in Garden City understands that we want food, and we want a lot... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:42:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/845/tagine-above-par-sohour-and-sub-par-atmosphere/ For the entire month of Ramadan, La Gourmandise at the First Mall sheds its French–inspired menu to cash in on the Ramadan dining craze. Couches are brought in, lanterns adorn the rafters, and the central catwalk is now fashioned into an exclusive circular seating area for larger parties. Instead... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:19:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/792/posh-boutique-bright-hues-and-small-selection/ The beauty of boutique shopping is that between enjoying top-notch customer service and unique items, it tends to make for a pleasing, aesthetic experience.Situated on Ibn El Nabieh Street behind Om Kolthoum Tower in Zamalek, Posh Boutique proudly boasts its concept through its name. The shop is... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:16:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/839/sale-sucre-maadi-sweets-and-treats/ Sweet shop Salé Sucré has many venues in Cairo, including Mohandiseen and Roxy. Maadi’s side street branch is aesthetically pleasing while offering a range of delectable cookies, cakes and oriental sweets. With large glass windows displaying sleek cases of tantalising sweets, you can’t go... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/841/le-deck-ramadan-tent-fetar-on-a-floating-dock/ Every Ramadan, there are always a few popular and trendy tents in Cairo that attract the largest crowds for fetar or sohour. This year, many of the big-name party organisers and hotels have put a lot of effort into making these tents a success. Sofitel El Gezira’s floating dock restaurant Le Deck... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:19:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/842/bint-el-sultan-no-and-no-and-no-and-no/ While many of us prefer to have our Ramadan sohour in the comfort of our homes (it’s nice to be able to eat your foul in your fanela), every now and then it’s nice to eat out for a change and enjoy Cairo in all its Ramadan glory.Based on the recommendation of a friend (who from hereafter will... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:15:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/833/bab-el-nil-fairmont-nile-citys-ramadan-tent/ After a long day of fasting, a luxurious fetar in Cairo can elevate you back to cloud nine. At Fairmont Nile City and Flower Power’s rooftop tent, Bab El Nil, you will feel on top of the world.The pop-art themed fusion menu at Bab El Nil is an idyllic spot to spend an evening this Ramadan. The... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:11:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/837/desigual-life-in-technicolor/ Just because Ramadan has started, doesn’t mean the summer has ended. Some of us are still heading to Sahel, while the rest are trying to enjoy a hot summer in Cairo. What is there to do in the city before fetar time? Checking out Desigual in Citystars is definitely a must.International brand... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:11:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/831/mojos-zamalek-open-air-sohour/ Ramadan brings with it a season of long, festive nights with friends, sipping tea, perhaps enjoying a shisha and a reprieve from the oppressive heat of August; while snacking on nearly anything we can get our hands on.Zamalek nightspot Mojo’s has done away with its dramatic red curtains of the... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:30:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/830/omars-cafe-open-buffet-fetar-feast/ There’s something about the sight of an open buffet that makes the average Egyptian slightly insane. It doesn’t matter how reserved or proper we may be; the minute we see the stainless steel food containers, all inhibitions are lost as we pile up our plates as if tomorrow were Armageddon.  This,... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:11:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/820/ishop-swanky-gadgets-now-in-cairo/ Let’s face it; we’re addicted to technology in Egypt. We Cairenes are infatuated with our iPods, lost without our laptops and buried in BBMs. Where would we be without our favourite gizmos and gadgets? Probably making our way to iShop.Based in Zamalek (and on the web), the iShop is authorised to... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:20:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/827/al-ouda-levantine-foul-at-its-best/ Al Ouda has long been known to be the Nasr City counterpart of another Levantine foul eatery, Abo Riyadh in Heliopolis. A secret known only to inhabitants of Cairo’s largest neighbourhood, the enthusiasm for their famous Qudsia foul reaches feverish heights during the month of Ramadan, whereupon... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:03:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/765/al-samadi-sticky-and-sweet/ We like our sweets here in Egypt, and that is putting it lightly. With branches in several Cairo neighbourhoods, Al Samadi makes sure that oriental sweets are never far away.Al Samadi has been serving up konafa by the kilo for years, and has of course developed quite a following in Cairo. Though... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:38:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/819/le-marche-heliopolis-coffee-on-the-go/ Top-tier hotels in Cairo rarely have casual cafés or on-the-go coffee places, often forcing us to leave our hotel and roam about when we crave a to-go cup. Luckily for Heliopolis residents, the Fairmont Heliopolis and Towers has le Marche, a café right inside the hotel’s grand and modern lobby.... Sun, 15 May 2011 18:10:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/771/cucina-brick-oven-loving/ International dining isn’t just about sampling the food of another culture, it can be an opportunity to lose yourself in the experience and feel as though you’re far away from home. This is the desired effect of Cucina, JW Marriott’s Italian kitchen on the outskirts of Heliopolis, Cairo.Cucina is... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:57:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/784/market-mix-egyptian-handcrafts-and-home-decor/ Mansour Mohamed Street in Zamalek is the place to go to when searching for a quick gift, a home accessory, or a little window-browsing. While the street is lined with shop after shop selling similar items; every now and then, you’ll come across a few gems that leave you coming back for more.On... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:55:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/815/pool-grill-luxurious-open-air-grill/ Pool Grill at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza in Garden City is luxurious in the most understated way. Located on the hotel’s 5th-floor spa level, the corridor opens onto a terrace that houses the asymmetrical lap pool and the Pool Grill. Patrons recline on white chaise longues or take a table along... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:18:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/813/al-kotob-khan-a-place-for-book-lovers/ If you often feel the urge to escape the noise of Cairo, heading to Al Kotob Khan may be the solution. Al Kotob Khan is unlike any typical bookshop that you will find in Cairo. This bookshop regularly hosts different activities, such as book discussions, movie nights, storytelling for kids and... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:14:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/814/uterque-lovely-leather-at-citystars/ Spanish clothing empire Inditex is famous for such brands as Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka, in addition to its highly accessorised chain boutique, Uterque, which recently opened in Cairo’s megamall Citystars. Latin for this and that, Uterque has a little bit of everything.The less-is-more... Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:03:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/455/villa-baboushka-cairo-chic-boutique/ Don’t be fooled by the name, you won’t find any Russian grandmothers living here.  What you will find at Zamalek’s trendy new fashion boutique Villa Baboushka is a whole lot of high-street style mixed with quirky designs.If the massive fuchsia doors aren’t enough to indicate that you’re entering... Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:05:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/718/the-noodle-house-heliopolis-asian-cuisine/ Tivoli in Heliopolis is a surprisingly pleasant though manufactured cluster of restaurants to lounge and dine in for a day with a soothing fountain view. We found it nicely escapist, and it’s fun to enjoy something artificial once in a while.The Noodle House is one of the above-mentioned chains... Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/787/grand-cafe-open-air-shisha-and-nileside-view/ Open-air cafés are nothing new to Cairo. This particular chain has been around for quite some time, so we couldn’t help but wonder what the fuss was all about.First opened in Alexandria in 1988, Grand Café quickly became a stellar outdoor lounge known for its mezzas, shisha and its impeccable... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:37:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/809/el-gahsh-foul-baladi-food-for-the-tough-guys/ The measure of the average Egyptian man is often his ability to ingest street food.   The more baladi your street food of choice; the more street-smart credibility you gain. This explains the popularity of baladi eateries usually run by– and named after– men of questionable repute, like Zizo the... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:50:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/791/beanos-a-latte-love/ Not all of Cairo’s café chains are created equally. Many a cup of coffee cannot be had without compromise. If you’re tired of settling for pre-packaged sandwiches or being charged extra for milk in your Americano; opt for Beano’s, where the only settling that you’ll do is into one of their comfy... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:33:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/599/roys-country-kitchen-country-fried-disappointment/ When this country-grown reviewer heard of a true-to-style country kitchen here in Cairo, checking it out was top priority. Located on the lower level of Zamalek’s Marriott Hotel, Roy’s Country Kitchen is definitely decked out with some country style: the waiters rush around in denim overalls and... Thu, 4 Nov 2010 15:27:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/769/souffle-zamalek-sweet-spot/ A good neighbour is always available to lend you a cup of sugar. On the island of Zamalek, sweet shop Soufflé knows what being a good neighbour is all about.While some sweet shops specialise in oriental treats, ice cream or chocolate cake; Soufflé has it all. The large shop is packed with several... Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:54:37 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/805/kebdet-el-prince-glorious-and-greasy-street-food/ Deep in the heart of Imbaba, there lies a haven for quintessential Egyptian food, sans stomach upset. We understand that Imbaba is not high on the list for most diners searching for restaurants. Yes, sure there is the Swiss Club, but other than the club’s afro night and the odd party, there isn’t... Sun, 9 Oct 2011 13:48:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/804/la-fromagerie-french-cheese-stands-alone-in-cairo/ Located on a quiet street corner in Degla, La Fromagerie brings high-end quality cheeses to Egypt, boutique-style. The shop is Cairo's nod to Parisian fromageries and Saturday farmers' markets, and a veritable heaven for those craving a gourmet European selection.While the atmosphere is not as... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:49:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/723/revolving-restaurant-grand-hyatt-cairos-most-stunning-view/ Forty floors above Cairo’s Grand Hyatt Hotel is a not-so-little and very exclusive enclave of calm over an otherwise hectic and chaotic city. Once entranced by the Revolving Restaurant’s vistas, you’re sure to see Cairo in a different way. Arriving just before sunset is your best bet for the most... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:29:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/800/la-bodega-aperitivo-sophisticated-italian-cuisine/ One of Cairo’s most popular nightspots and restaurants is La Bodega Aperitivo, which on any given weekday has a full bar after 10PM. Its chic dining section was created with the goal of encouraging diners to enjoy after-work drinks and an early evening dinner, though Cairo diners may be a little... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/743/linas-cafe-citystars-pit-stop/ Serious shopping calls for a serious caffeine boost and Egypt’s largest mall complex has plenty of places to get your fix. Located on the comparatively calmer sixth floor of Citystars' Phase One, Lina’s Café serves up a quiet cup of delicious coffee.The café’s multi-coloured motif may be a bit of... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 16:14:17 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/557/on-the-border-cairo-tex-mex-thats-built-to-fill/ Cairo's only On the Border ventures to bring a bit of Mexican flavour to Egypt. In the Southern United States, a cuisine known as Tex-Mex has added an American twist to traditional Mexican food– loads of cheese on everything, along with some heavy deep frying. This means that nachos and... Sun, 6 Mar 2011 10:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/778/art-cafe-give-art-a-little-flavour/ Sometimes we get a sudden splash of creativity and we need an immediate outlet. Located in a garden of an old villa in Maadi, Art Café could very much be what you’re looking for. Its atmosphere is certainly relaxing, green and clean. So if you’re feeling all artsy and want to take some art... Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:57:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/496/le-peking-not-quite-authentic-chinese/ Many Cairenes resort to Chinese restaurant chain Le Peking for its delivery service. Let’s just say we were less than impressed with the chalky, tasteless tofu, soggy overcooked noodles, and tiny portions of their amazing prawn-fried rice, totalling somewhere in the range of 100LE. However, at... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/797/onyx-silver-smith-shiny-little-things/ Maadi’s Road Nine is home to a slew of Egyptian souvenir shops selling everything from scarves and stuffed camels, to kinky belly dancing numbers and loads of jewellery; and   there are a few gems in the midst that are worth checking out.Across from Costa Coffee and next-door to the Marriot... Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:49:28 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/716/laroma-homey-and-little-coffee-jewel/ While we Egyptians love our coffee, one thing we don’t love is the noise that often accompanies nearly every café in Cairo. What is with the ringing mobiles and laptops blaring loud videos? Egyptian-owned L’Aroma’s coffee chain has locations in nearly every neighbourhood in Cairo, but their... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:23:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/789/mossab-heliopolis-homemade-bites/ What are we Heliopolitans to do when we’re too darn tired to cook but the idea of eating fast food makes us squirm? Our fine Cairo suburb has several fast-dining options, but Mossab’s competitive edge is making home-style dishes that taste a little less like KFC and a lot more like mum’s... Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:11:13 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/768/the-blue-restaurant-cairo-fine-dining-your-way/ There really is something fundamentally off about the idea of the diner choosing– and designing– their own dish. Firstly, most diners are not chefs; secondly, some diners don’t know what they want; and thirdly, all diners want to know exactly how much their meal will cost. Nevertheless, the... Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:53:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/776/catacomb-a-mixture-of-handmade-art/ Hidden on a sublevel on a quiet side street in Maadi Degla, Catacomb is a small, cozy and eclectic shop full of Egyptian-made products. Whether you’re looking to accessorise your room or add to your jewellery collection, Catacomb might actually have just what interests you, and it’s all... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:13:22 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/722/el-kebabgy-finest-fresh-bread-in-cairo/ Egyptian women baking bread in a traditional stone oven isn’t an image normally associated with a five-star hotel; but at the Sofitel Gezirah’s El Kababgy, it’s one of the first things you see when you walk into the restaurant; and it’s something that they certainly take pride in.  Named after... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:14:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/695/beymen-style-maker-and-bank-breaker/ For chic shopaholics in Egypt, a shopping expedition is about much more than grabbing a product, handing over some cash and heading on your merry way. Shopping is a full sensory experience and is not to be taken lightly. Egypt’s favourite designer outlet Beymen hits the mark in style.Located in... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:00:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/772/jw-marriott-day-use-making-waves-in-cairo/ As with most things divine, delicious or extravagant, many Cairo pools have a catch. The extravagant fun-house beach pool at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in far-off Mirage City is no exception; in order to escape Cairo’s urban sprawl and enjoy the cool swimming pool and some uninterrupted sunshine,... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:00:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/710/bon-appetit-egypts-fast-food-staple/ There is certainly no shortage of fast food restaurants in Cairo. Foul and falafel stands, road-side corn and potatoes, and shawerma are ubiquitous; and you can’t travel through Downtown Cairo without the not-too-subtle reminder of American fast food chains’ presence in this city. These quick... Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:46:59 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/587/tommy-hilfiger-classic-sportswear-in-red-white-and-blue/ Clean lines, classic basics and traditional threads; that’s what Tommy Hilfiger is all about. Despite increasing competition from European brands like Mango, Zara, and H&M hitting the Egyptian clothing market recently; the Hilfiger brand has steadfastly held its ground.Walking into the store’s... Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:45:53 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/737/vendome-flawless-french-fine-dining-in-cairo/ There is something so very splendid about the disregard that a French chef has for your arteries. The decadent cuts of meat, rich sauces and delectable pastries of this culinary tradition linger long in our minds– as they do on our waistlines– which is why we often reserve such dining for a... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/759/carol-bar-dodgy-ball-of-confusion/ Downtown is booming with baladi bars. Seeing as Horreya has turned into our second home, it’s often difficult to branch out and experience other Stella havens around. Stepping out of your own comfort zone is always a great way to experience new things; so we closed our eyes, pointed to a spot on... Sun, 1 Aug 2010 12:29:54 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/724/al-masar-gallery-contemporary-views-iii-exhibit/ While the island of Zamalek is full of various art galleries, bookstores and coffee shops, it’s the perfect hangout for anyone dying for a little aesthetic pleasure or perusing of the intellect. Situated across from Diwan and behind Aboul Sid is the Behler’s Mansion, home to Al Masar Gallery.... Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:58:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/686/niema-agouzas-twenty-four-hour-street-food/ Cairo street food is nothing new to Cairo 360, much less the rest of the Capital. While Agouza seem to suffer a shortage in Egyptian street food, from what we can tell, Niema is the only reliable source in the area for cheap, delicious home-delivered sandwiches.With its convenient location... Tue, 3 Aug 2010 11:58:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/700/down-to-earth-zamalek-homeware-haven/ There is certainly no shortage of home accessory stores in Cairo. With Zamalek’s plethora of boutiques shaded by tree-line streets, it is easy to miss some of these quaint shops.   Even with its clandestine location on a side street, a few steps below street level, Down to Earth stands out from... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:11:16 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/608/mobaco-egypts-answer-to-polo/ The famous camel logo polo shirt is now 35-years-old, and it's what Mobaco has built its brand on; specialising in shirts made from the finest Egyptian cotton fibres. They now produce a full line of clothing made from cotton, cashmere, silk and worsted wool. Starting with only a dozen employees... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:25:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/753/147-soho-the-answer-to-your-sushi-prayers/ Out in the still undeveloped 5th Settlement area is the new Meeting Point shopping centre, filled with your run-of-the-mill restaurants and cafés. However, one of the centre’s hidden treasures is a hip sushi bar/game room on the second floor called 147 Soho. The sushi bar’s seating and... Tue, 3 Aug 2010 11:58:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/747/harrys-pub-traditional-english-pub-with-karaoke-flair/ If the thought of watching a football match while gulping down a cold beer and fish and chips strikes your fancy, we suggest you head to Harry’s Pub– the closest thing to a traditional English pub you’ll find in Cairo.With live music on Wednesdays and karaoke night on Fridays, it’s no surprise... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/674/florencia-a-touch-of-spain-on-the-nile/ Zamalek’s Hotel Flamenco is laced with Spanish influences, both inside and out, with whitewashed walls and unimaginatively thematic names for its restaurants, such as the Carmen Pub and the Sevilla Bar. Therefore, its Nile-view restaurant was especially intriguing, being one of a few, if not the... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:40:21 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/668/nile-country-club-budget-friendly-family-pool/ Over the past few weeks, we’ve been on a hunt for the best pool day uses around Cairo, ranging from budget-friendly to top-of-the -line swanky. Another sun-worshipping session was in store recently, so we decided to head out to a wallet-friendly country club to see if it would satisfy our... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:37:57 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/742/basheyer-one-stop-oriental-shop/ Who doesn’t love gorgeous hand-made crafts, jewellery and leather products at affordable prices? On an afternoon wandering around City Stars’ Khan El Khalili, we discovered a little shop worth telling the masses about: Basheyer. It’s a charming store full of goodies, where no bargaining is... Tue, 3 Aug 2010 11:02:25 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/739/breeze-poolside-lounge-in-katameya/ When the summer heat has you yearning to get out of Cairo, Katameya may be a wise choice for a pseudo-getaway destination. The draw of Breeze Café in Katameya Heights is its atmosphere of pure relaxation that transports you far, far away from city life. If you are craving a peaceful outdoor... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:20:02 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/666/cedars-casual-chic-and-delicious-eats-in-mohandiseen/ Not just another Lebanese restaurant in Cairo, Cedars is testament to the theory that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, especially since its outdoor patio may give way to a typical Cairo café ambience. Situated off Gezirat Al Arab Street in Mohandiseen, Cedars presents an all-in-one... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:37:01 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/729/treats-waffles-take-over-zamalek/ Cairo’s Zamalek area seems to be fertile ground for everything sweet, with a continuous stream of new pastry and sweet shops popping up all over the island. Treats is the new kid on the block that hopes to bring European-style waffles and crêpes to Cairo in an authentic and high quality way. We... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:36:41 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/727/osmanly-foodgasm/ While Egypt has its share of luxury hotels, every now and then a new hotel opens that blows the competition out of the water. The Kempinski Nile Hotel on the Garden City Corniche barely made a beep on the Cairo airwaves when it had its soft opening in June 2010, but word is spreading fast about... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/705/beau-jardin-mohandiseens-after-work-special/ As the evening sky begins to grow dim in Cairo, the ornate metal lanterns of Beau Jardin cast a soft yellow glow over the quaint café. Separated from the street by a thick frosted glass partition, this Mohandiseen coffee spot offers refuge from the busy traffic of Lebanon Street , making it a... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:53:24 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/712/amo-hosny-cairos-best-baladi-burger/ Some days in Cairo, there is no solution for the munchies better than one of the local specialties– baladi burgers. For those who don’t know it, baladi burgers are characterised by their relatively thin burger patty topped with an egg that’s cooked over easy. All over the city, baladi eateries... Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:20:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/495/la-poire-egyptian-style-party-nibbles/ The go-to place for picking up cakes and tarts– or so we’re told– La Poire has several locations all across Cairo , although none in Zamalek are accessible to the public: the two Zamalek locations are safely guarded behind the Ahly Club and Gezira Club walls. So we ventured out to Garden City to... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:07:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/639/soraya-mostafas-optical-store-wonderland-of-vintage-frames/ From Andy Warhol in the 60s to Gwen Stefani in the 90s, international icons have always had some of the funkiest frames and shades around. Whether they are prescription frames or sunglasses, glasses are the ultimate accessory that can not only be functional but make a serious statement about the... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:15:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/548/burger-kitchen-cairos-premium-burger-on-the-go/ Encountering a well-crafted burger full of fresh ingredients is a rare pleasure in Cairo. Thanks to Burger Kitchen, however, we now know where to enjoy a juicy burger without even leaving home. Though there is no dining-in option, the Burger Kitchen has locations all over the city that deliver to... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:42:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/714/eros-the-greek-gods-come-out-to-play-in-egypt/ With the host looking like a bouncer guarding the exclusive entrance, this easily missed spot at the crossroads of 26th of July and Gameat El Dowal Streets looks more like a night club than a café. However, walking past the ‘bouncer’ into the café reveals a much more relaxed vibe, in grand... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:51:48 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/617/intercontinental-cairo-city-stars-luxury-at-a-price/ What are we Cairenes to do when we need major relaxation but we’re too busy to get away for the weekend? Well, there’s only one good solution– day use– and if you want to do day use in style; we recommend the Intercontinental Cairo City Stars. Day use at the Intercontinental includes a poolside... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:01:52 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/708/tempo-restaurant-and-lounge-cairo-desert-dining/ Let’s begin with the following important information: Tempo is primarily an outdoor restaurant in Cairo. Now while the surrounding Greg Norman-designed golf course is a beautiful thing to behold, it does not lend itself well to an afternoon lunch; since you’ll be baking in the summer sun. The... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:57:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/683/no-big-deal-just-that/ With Egypt ’s café-crazed culture, the act of going out for coffee is often a big production. We love the coffee shop options of Cairo, but occasionally we crave a quiet cup without the trappings of the chain cafés or the smoky haze of the typical ahwa. One such Zamalek café offers a no-frills,... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/521/fuddruckers-city-stars-epic-american-burgers-in-cairo/ The endless search for the perfect burger is a predicament that we know all too well. While walking around City Stars, in a moment of weakness, we gave into American food chain Fuddruckers on a whim. Not only do we not regret our decision, but we’re also quite proud to report back that... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:23:00 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/631/qirtassiyat-diwan-journals-galore/ With branches all over Cairo, Egyptian bookstore chain Diwan is known for its selection of quality stationary as well as its books, which is probably why the chain decided to open its very own stationary store, Qirtassiya.Located on 26th of July in Zamalek just a few blocks down from the original... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:19:08 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/702/ambassador-club-paradise-found/ The name Semiramis evokes an instant feeling of grandeur. The Nile-side hotel reminds us of images of elegance and the glory days of yesteryear. With many of today’s Cairene hotspots trying so desperately to be trendy, true sophistication seems all but lost. The Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:24:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/465/koshary-hind-heliopolis-best-koshary/ If you ask any Heliopolis native where to go for a good local koshary, 99 percent will tell you Koshary Hind. As one of the least expensive places to eat in Korba, Koshary Hind is the restaurant that the masses flock to for a dependably delicious hot plate of koshary.The cosy Korba location... Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:03:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/694/pinocchio-furniture-whimsical-oriental-furniture-in-maadi/ The name of this store may conjure up images of a Disney Italian wooden puppet. However, Pinocchio, located on Nasr Street in New Maadi, contains beautifully crafted, chic furniture with hints of Oriental inspiration.’Where wood talks‘ is the store’s motto, and upon stepping inside; it’s not hard... Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:03:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/588/lacoste-the-same-prep-and-now-in-cairo/ Pale pink polo shirts, white trousers and canvas tennis shoes– this was the Lacoste ‘uniform’ that defined the 80s prepster generation. Now, 30 years later, after a few hiccups in the 90s and a new designer, Lacoste has re-established itself as one of the top retailers of high-end sportswear, and... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:27:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/687/el-sawy-culturewheel-a-drop-of-water-for-this-rose/ Behind artist Mostafa Gebril’s wide smile and twinkling eyes, there is a hint of pain.   This Palestinian-born painter, who relocated to Cairo in 1966 and hasn’t been home in thirteen years, aches for the plight of his fellow nationals. His connection to their stories is the inspiration behind... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/627/bon-bini-beautiful-nile-side-location-for-the-teeny-boppers/ Looking like a Nile-side tiki-hut in the afternoon, Bon Bini is relaxed and enchantingly close to the river’s waters, with both laid-back indoor couches, and outdoor dockside seating. It seems like the perfect place to wile a few hours away while waiting for sunset, and that’s just what we... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:04:34 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/684/n-bar-indulgent-cairo-nail-spa/ A sweet smell draws you towards a glass door. You’re instantly pulled into a cool, welcoming environment that engages all your senses. White walls with dark pink rims, staff all dressed in white uniforms with light pink rims, nothing could spell the word ‘relax’ more; it’s time to be pampered.... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:03:45 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/604/lightology-lighting-concept-store-for-the-whole-family/ If you’ve recently acquired a new piece of real estate and you’re in the market for a whole lot of lighting; head to Lightology; an intimate lighting concept store in Heliopolis’Ard El Golf area.Whether you’re looking for a light for the ceiling, wall, table or floor; Lightology is a prime place... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:58:00 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/535/abou-tarek-downtowns-koshary-king/ Few Cairo baladi eateries rise to international acclaim. Abou Tarek is probably the only restaurant in Cairo that has been featured on CNN, where customers can have a meal for 5LE. Established in 1950, Abou Tarek has become Cairo’s most famous centre for the traditional Egyptian street-food... Thu, 12 May 2011 16:06:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/653/patchi-lebanese-chocolate-frou-frou/ If you wish to satisfy your sweet tooth with a little luxury, chocolate maker Patchi adds some aesthetic to our favourite guilty pleasure. This lebanese brand has been making chocolates for over 35 years, since founder Nizar Choucair opened his first store in Beirut in 1974. The franchise now has... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:03:33 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/623/cic-view-from-conollys-plot/ CIC is currently holding its first exhibition in its newly acquired Downtown space with a photography collection called View from Conolly’s Plot. Organised by new artistic director Mia Jankowicz, the exhibit features a series of photographs and digital slide show images by Indian artist Anup... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/680/la-palmeraie-moroccan-finery-in-cairo/ Anticipating a reprieve from a prematurely sweltering Cairo summer evening, imagine our chagrin when we discovered that La Palmeraie restaurant inside the Sofitel Gezirah is open air. Even its proximity to the Nile offers little protection from a ruthless heat-wave; but we soon discovered that... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:24:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/641/carmen-pub-casual-lounging-and-spanish-style/ We confess there’s actually nothing particularly Spanish about this pub, except that it’s located in the Spanish-themed Flamenco Hotel, there’s a stained glass scene of a Flamenco dancer at the entrance, and it attracts a more European crowd.   Everything else looks standardly ‘pub’-ish, with a... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:33:18 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/633/alessi-household-functionality-and-design/ Every now and then, you stumble across a shop in Cairo that is not only fascinating but can have you scrambling to justify expensive prices for mundane objects. When functionality meets design in an innovative and fresh way, it’s nice to gain a little enjoyment from those everyday items.Situated... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:32:39 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/550/the-lounge-shisha-outshines-the-rest/ Two joys of hanging out in Heliopolis are fresh air and good shisha. The Lounge combines both of these pleasures. A young, hip hangout with a growing cult following, the Lounge offers outdoor seating, good food and out-of-this-world shisha.The restaurant has both an indoor and outdoor seating... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/672/carnivore-african-barbecue-extravaganza/ If Cairo’s usual dining options have you experiencing a bit of ennui, you may want to make your way to the Trianon restaurant boat in Giza , where Carnivore restaurant, advertised as 'Africa 's greatest eating experience', should help. Founded in Kenya in the 1980s, this barbecue specializes in... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/669/alain-le-notre-citadel-view-breathtaking-views-of-cairo-cityskape/ Al Azhar Park is one of Cairo’s most stunning highlights. The former landfill is now a refuge of green amidst Cairo’s pollution, filled with scenic man-made lakes, fountains, and four restaurants in which to take shelter from the heat and recharge after a nice long walk through the grounds.Alain... Sun, 22 May 2011 12:34:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/670/abou-el-sid-zamalek-travel-back-in-time-with-egypts-cuisine/ A classic on the Cairo dining scene, Abou El Sid restaurant in Zamalek is dark and cavernous, with an ambiance that harkens back to the1940s. The eatery captures a particular mood; you could easily lose yourself in the lively, often crowded room, with rich old-style art and low round tables... Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/646/la-rose-spa-not-as-relaxing-as-you-want-it-to-be/ La Rose Spa in Mohandiseen appears enchanting in the pictures posted on their website, replete with Moroccan pillars and arches.   The reality however, is considerably less impressive, and the venue on the whole is showing its wear.   It’s a shame, since they venture to offer a comprehensive list... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:00:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/644/angus-brassiere-argentinean-steak-in-that-70s-basement/ Stepping into the Angus Brassiere inside the New Star Hotel in Zamalek is like walking into a time warp back to 1976, and that’s no exaggeration.   The place looks like it hasn’t been touched since its inception.   Upon our arrival, the staff jumped to put the scratchy stereo to the tune of... Thu, 8 Jul 2010 18:25:08 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/649/magrabi-optical-high-fashion-and-high-price/ With over ten locations strewn across Cairo, this little optical establishment is one for high fashion, and has an appropriately high price tag to prove it.Magrabi Optical is stocked with top line brands ranging from Prada to Paul Smith, Dolce and Gabbana to Chanel. If prescription glasses are... Thu, 8 Jul 2010 18:20:00 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/652/zafir-t-shirts-and-egyptian-style/ Since opening in 2006, unique t-shirt shop Zafir has been celebrating Egyptian culture by 'creating a truly Egyptian t-shirt’.   Zafir also markets itself as a medium of expression for young Egyptians, and a platform for Egyptian artists and designers to showcase local creative talent. The brand... Sun, 15 May 2011 15:42:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/661/johnnys-cairos-karaoke-pub/ Johnny's Pub in Zamalek  is a casual Cairo night spot that require neither an excess of planning nor getting dolled up; there's no need to come dressed to impress here.Located at the entrance of Le Pacha 1901 boat, the pub is a small space complete with a central circular bar. Tables crowd around... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:38:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/660/marsh-cafe-juicy-ground/ Hot and crowded summers in Cairo have us begging for a reprieve.   A clean, friendly place to take a break from it all – preferably with air-conditioning – is all we ask.   Ahmed Orabi Street in Mohandassin happens to hold just such a such a place. Specializing in juice and shisha, this café... Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:35:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/659/paxys-restaurant-korean-house-of-mystery/ As Korean restaurant Hana Barbeque has recently shut down, we’ve been keeping our ears open and eyes peeled for new promising venues serving Korean food that happened to be lurking around the city.Drearily located in the basement of the Amoun Hotel on the west end of Sphinx Square in Mohandiseen,... Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:32:31 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/656/360-revolving-restaurant-at-the-cairo-tower-panorama-of-tourist-attraction/ While revolving restaurants are hardly the rage in most cities, Cairo boasts not one, but two in its dining repertoire. The Revolving Restaurant at the Grand Hyatt hotel has long been a staple of high-class, high-priced panorama. In this review, however, we shine the spotlight on the lesser known... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:49:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/471/zamalek-residence-cairo-escapism-in-the-heart-of-the-city/ Cushioned, wooden lounge chairs, nautical striped towels, a kidney-shaped pool and the view of the Nile – idyllic? Just about.The recently renovated Zamalek Residence Cairo, most commonly known and referred to as the Safir Hotel, is the perfect place to unwind after a hectic week stuck in the... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/429/kazaz-downtown-cairos-hub-for-cheap-fast-food/ It’s easy to get discouraged by cheap baladi food in Cairo, where sometimes a taameya sandwich for 2LE can be a huge, regrettable mistake. If you’re looking for a dependable baladi restaurant that delivers up Cairo’s yummiest fast food that’s also always affordable, however, then what you’re... Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:55:20 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/600/cilantro-largest-local-coffee-chain/ In 2000, Zamalek was host to the first local-turned-international coffee chain to hit the streets of Cairo . Ten years later, we can all testify that coffee chains litter Cairo’s map like they’re going out of style.Although Cilantro was the first chain around town to bring its Egyptian label to... Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:54:15 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/626/red-tags-mid-range-brands-reduced/ If you’re tired of waiting for your favourite store to put up that heavenly ’On Sale‘ red banner – sending an adrenaline rush through every shopper’s body– you no longer have to. Now, Cairo has got a department store that offers a variety of mid-range designer brands at bargain prices all year... Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:53:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/607/torii-sushi-bright-lights-and-little-sushi/ The Cairo Marriott Hotel in Zamalek is housed in a former palace, and some of its interiors are positively palatial.   However, its restaurants can be hit and miss, so we ventured out to its sushi restaurant Torii not really knowing what to expect.There’s no denying the beauty of the dimly-lit... Tue, 6 Jul 2010 15:41:50 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/565/lorientaliste-treasure-trove-of-history/ The city of Cairo is a cornucopia of bookstores and stationary shops, like treasure troves where the savvy shopper can discover history-laden accessories and one-of-a-kind rarities.Located amongst the hustle and bustle of Talaat Harb square, L’Orientaliste is just such a place. The little... Tue, 6 Jul 2010 15:41:14 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/534/fiji-heliopolis-snack-and-shisha-lounge/ Heliopolis is a Cairo quarter known for its chic lounges, and Fiji is arguably one of their finest. This upscale Heliopolis hangout with super retro décor offers great shisha as well as a variety of salads, pizzas and pastas.The shrimp Caesar salad (23LE) is comprised of about a dozen shrimp on a... Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:12:12 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/624/glitter-all-that-glitters-is-not-neccessarily-golden/ We all know that the right accessory can transform an outfit into an ensemble; a piece of statement jewellery speaks volumes, while a funky clutch can really carry your look.   Of course, with accessories, the design is all in the details.Unfortunately for Egyptian accessories brand Glitter, many... Mon, 23 May 2011 17:04:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/559/montparnasse-quirky-and-french-eatery/ We’ve recently realized that some of the best restaurants in Cairo are so hidden away that one would never notice them. Whether they’re on a small side street or hidden away in a secluded neighbourhood, these little jewels speak loudly for themselves.On Jeddah Street in Mohandiseen, concealed... Sun, 4 Jul 2010 18:22:12 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/643/cafe-supreme-super-coffee/ Despite the plethora of cafés in Cairo, it sometimes feels as if everything tastes the same; be it a familiar mozzarella and tomato sandwich or turkey and Swiss club. Luckily for us, Canadian franchise Café Supreme has various outlets around Cairo– from City Stars Phase 2 to Carrefour in Maadi.... Sun, 4 Jul 2010 18:21:18 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/637/plat-dor-sizzling-in-the-suburb/ In mezza-obsessed Cairo , we are always looking for a fun, new spot to get our baba ghannoug on. The next time you find yourself in 6 th of October City , or if you’re up for the drive to the suburbs; make time for some fattoush at Plat D’Or, a family-run Lebanese restaurant and café.If you like... Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:33:04 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/562/goal-cafe-zamalek-shisha-with-nile-view/ In a city where enjoying tea and a shisha is practiced to an art, this low-key sidewalk café on Zamalek’s Abol Feda Corniche enjoys a legacy of leisure; as it serves a somewhat motley crew of tourists and locals. Throughout the afternoon and evenings, most of the outdoor tables are occupied;... Sun, 4 Jul 2010 10:09:54 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/542/moms-play-time-for-mom-and-the-little-one/ If any of you young Cairene moms have ever wished for just a few sane hours away from the kids for a breather or some pampering, Mom’s may just be the place for you. A nursery/café/salon in Zamalek, Mom’s is a new day-care concept offering children interactive playtime while mommy takes a load... Sun, 4 Jul 2010 10:03:52 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/621/tawazon-ashtanga-in-the-heart-of-downtown/ Seeing as how most yoga studios in Cairo are found on quiet, tree-lined neighbourhoods, Tawazon’s location on Youssef El Guindy Street comes as a bit of a shock, as yoga studios downtown are hard to come by. Little did we know; it happens to be a little gem of peace and quiet.The studio itself is... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:05:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/613/manouchehlevantine-bite-sized-snack/ We’ve long established that Cairo has a variety of tasty snacks– so here’s another to put away as a personal favourite. The Mohandiseen branch of Lebanese franchise Man’oucheh serves delicious, low-brow mana’eesh in a cosy setting, suited for a substantial bite on the go or a late-night snack,... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:57:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/618/lai-thai-terrific-thai-food-at-the-four-seasons-giza/ Ethnic food can be hit-and-miss in Cairo, and when it comes to Thai food; there just aren’t enough quality options. If you’re craving good Thai food in Egypt; we recommend that you make your way over to Lai Thai at the Four Seasons in Giza. Laden with silk wall hangings of gold leaf and other... Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:58:07 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/585/accessorize-always-cute-and-often-pricey/ Whenever there’s an Accessorize in sight in Cairo, our eyes can’t help but wander over to ogle what colourful, tropical and floral designs they’re offering lately.   Always carrying the most adorable bags and jewellery of the season, Accessorize is also unfortunately overpriced, given that their... Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:34:37 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/612/pane-vino-nile-side-italian-at-the-semiramis/ Twinkling lights, palms swaying in the breeze, and the Cairo Tower’s lights putting on a personal show for you and your significant other as you lounge on a big comfy couch amidst gigantic stylised lanterns: that’s the scene on the terrace of Pane Vino, the Italian restaurant at the recently... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:10:28 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/611/starbucks-expensive-american-coffee-dominates-cairo/ When Starbucks was first introduced to Cairo more than five years ago, there was quite a brouhaha about the franchise’s politics, and many a local coffee aficionado felt guilty about consuming the Seattle-based chain’s coffee drinks; be for the chain’s rumoured support of certain Middle Eastern... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:09:34 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/596/lot-17-summertime-exhibit/ If the heat waves weren’t enough of a clue, summer has officially started in Cairo . Appropriate to the recent shift in weather, independent art gallery Lot 17 opened its newest exhibit titled Summertime. The exhibition is a combination of summer-themed photographs and paintings, featuring the... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:50:18 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/541/second-cup-unique-and-fresh-options/ Cairo certainly is not struggling for lack of coffee chains, and we all have that chosen place that we fancy swinging by and grabbing our favourite drink of choice. Canadian coffee chain Second Cup isn’t new to Cairo’s coffee scene, but while their branches are only found in Mohandiseen and... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:00:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/609/orchid-deck-boat-attempt-at-cairo-nightspot/ With summer nights in Cairo often just as intoxicatingly hot as the days, a new open-air nightspot on the Nile sounds like an interesting, albeit risky alternative to the been-there-done-that five or so clubs that everyone goes to (you know who you are).Located on the Trianon Boat in Giza ,... Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:31:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/501/fatatri-el-tahrir-cairos-baladi-pizza/ There sure are many places to enjoy a good pizza in Cairo, and here at Cairo 360, we like to show you the full range. While one of our favourite gourmet pizzas is at Maison Thomas, we also like pizza of the baladi variety. There’s only one place to go for that; and that’s Fatatri El... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:07:59 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/615/shoe-express-a-friend-to-your-wallet/ We’re sure it’s happened to you before in Cairo. You spot a cute pair of shoes in a store window, ask about the price and then proceed to cry a little. 'Why is everything so expensive?' you might ask yourself in frustration. Well dear readers, fret not; we’d like to introduce you to a small store... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:03:59 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/634/fairmont-day-use-understated-luxury-for-a-day/ Seeing as how it’s quickly heating up in Cairo, we are on the search for swimming pools to satisfy all of your swimming and lounging needs. Fairmont Nile City’s location on the Corniche not only boasts convenience but upscale amenities and a seriously gorgeous view.For a day by the pool, you also... Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:31:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/492/el-shabrawy-gamut-of-cheap-and-egyptian-cuisine/ While Cairenes never suffer from a lack of foul, shawerma, or eggplant-serving restaurants, knowing which establishment is best at what traditional dish is always good to keep in mind.El Shabrawy is well-known by many Cairenes and with locations strewn across Cairo , our overly visited branch... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:10:39 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/606/jayda-so-much-potential-and-so-little-effort/ Located on the Nile Corniche in the Conrad Hotel, Jayda is one of Cairo’s newer lounges, and although it looks gorgeous in photos, the reality leaves much to be desired. From the way we were pursued with an urgent ‘Excuse me!’ halfway through the Conrad lobby after entering, to the way we were... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:10:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/490/rooftop-garden-at-karvin-hotel-chill-heliopolis-bar-and-shisha-hangout/ There are limited places in Heliopolis where friends can enjoy themselves in the open air with good food, cold drinks and shisha. The Rooftop Garden is a cosy bar and restaurant at the Karvin Hotel that’s a great place to unwind after a long week with some good company. With an impressive drinks... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:06:20 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/573/loiseau-du-nil-french-countryside-glamour/ Cairo is never short of home accessory stores, many of which seem to be dotted around the Zamalek island. Opened across from the Fine Arts College in early June 2010, L’Oiseau Du Nil (Bird of the Nile ) is the latest elegant Zamalek gallery to offer a diverse collection of paintings, accessories... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:17:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/533/flying-fish-cairo-seafood-out-of-this-world/ If ever there was question whether Cairo seafood was up to par, or comparable to that of the North Coast or the Red Sea, one spoonful of glorious Flying Fish soup banishes all doubt. The chunky, richly flavourful stew had us moaning with delight, wishing for neighbouring real estate, and... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:58:39 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/576/richoux-its-tea-riffic/ You’ve definitely seen Richoux before; either in London or (more likely) in Phase 2 of City Stars. As of this month, they’ve finally opened a stand-alone restaurant in the heart of Mohandiseen near the Shooting Club. Let’s get the boring stuff out of the way: the décor is decidedly British... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:40:17 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/595/bandar-bowling-cool-indoor-fun-in-maadi/ For those nights when we're partied out but can’t stand the thought of another evening in another café, why not go back to your school-day roots and give bowling a try? Whether you go in the evening or in the afternoon to escape the glaring summer heat, bowling can be a refreshing and fun change... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:29:42 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/593/dragon-house-eclectic-asian-cuisine-in-cairo/ One thing that we’ve learned during our search for the best restaurants in Cairo is that the best food may not always come in the most attractive package. Dragon House on Road Nine in Maadi is no haven of luxury, but the mouth-watering food tastes temptingly close to what we would find in a white... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:46:11 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/558/united-colours-of-benetton-casually-chic-and-surprisingly-affordable/ Benetton is known the world over for funky colourful fashions and in-your-face politically charged ad campaigns. Established near Venice in 1965 by the Benetton family, the Italian brand has now grown to nearly 6000 stores in 120 countries, including Egypt.   The label’s branch in City Stars may... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:44:45 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/485/harris-cafe-korba-fine-italian-coffee-in-cairo/ There are lots of reasons why we love Korba, and good food is one of them. Harris Café is a popular hangout where you can enjoy a fresh salad, a hearty sandwich and a great cup of Joe. The Korba café is a small establishment covered with glass walls and a dozen round tables. Quality coffee and... Tue, 31 May 2011 15:09:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/586/salimos-maadi-fusion-restaurant/ Great fusion cuisine isn't often easy to come by in Cairo's restaurants. After a stubborn search for a dining menu with a twist, Salimos seems to fit the bill. Upon arrival, the first surprising discovery was how empty the location was, despite it being a Thursday night. Before any hesitance... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:32:00 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/540/and-companycomfortable-and-elegant-home-accessories-in-cairo/ Housed over four floors in a narrow pink Zamalek building, And Company combines western-style bedding and sleepwear with crafts and jewellery from local Egyptian artisans. It may be pricey, but the store is refined and perfect for those seeking an understated touch of class in their homes.... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:27:30 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/498/kandahar-indian-cuisine-to-die-for/ Every now and then, a restaurant comes along where you know that you’re about to partake in utter deliciousness. Although these times may be few and far between, they’re always memorable and savoured to the very last bite. The ironies of Kandahar Restaurant not only lie in the fact that it’s... Sun, 5 Sep 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/512/lotus-inn-quiet-downtown-baladi-bar-with-private-balcony/ By night, baladi bars are nothing short of a way of life in Downtown Cairo. While we all know famous baladi bar hangouts like El Horreya and Stella, they’re far from ideal when looking for some privacy. So if you’re hoping to catch up with an old friend or getting to know a special someone... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:14:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/571/chez-martine-quiet-and-quiche/ One thing seasoned diners know is that many of Cairo’s best restaurants are inconspicuously hidden in hard-to-find corners of the city. Nestled in the corner of the mezzanine floor of the Metro Towers in Zamalek is a quaint French Bistro. This quiet eatery is mostly known for its selection of... Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:30:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/589/beymen-cafe-no-high-street-cappuccino/ There is a top-tier, not-so-secret society in Cairo that loves to insinuate that all the best restaurants and cafés are secluded inside five-star hotels. We don’t agree entirely– the capital is full of oh-so-much-more when it comes to quality dining experiences, but we admit that it can be fun to... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:26:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/590/massimo-dutti-affordable-but-not-amazing/ City Stars is arguably the shopping centre of Cairo. This mini-metropolis is often cited as the place to go to for most, if not all of your shopping needs. However, one area has been lacking: casual and affordable men’s fashion. We’re not saying that there is zero men’s fashion– we’re just saying... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:22:52 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/570/don-quichotte-old-zamalek-tradition/ Like Pub 28 and The Cellar, Don Quichotte is an old Zamalek restaurant considered by the area's locals to be one of the most popular eateries. A superficial glance at its exterior may compel you to wonder why it deserves all its accolades, but like The Cellar, it seems to have garnered an older... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:57:14 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/467/canary-express-cook-filling-morning-foul/ Sometimes, you just need a little foul and falafel to fill you up. Whether you’re grabbing it on the run or have been craving it from the moment you woke up in the morning; finding it is never difficult in Cairo. There is an endless number of foul restaurants across Cairo that range from horrible... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:55:20 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/569/maison-de-mireille-understated-french-quaintness/ We all have our weaknesses. For this reviewer, the little Zamalek store Maison De Mireilles is one of them. Boasting exquisitely hand-painted and lovingly handmade home accessories, Maison De Mireilles has been an upmarket and popular choice for home decorations and gifts for many years now. Its... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:54:48 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/566/designers-on-sale-by-beymen-cairos-only-label-outlet/ The closest that many of us get to high-end fashion labels like Dolce&Gabbana, Lanvin, Armani, Chanel and Prada in Cairo is by pressing our faces against the shop windows of ultra chic boutiques like Hip, Euphoria, Helene and Beymen. While the price tags of 10,000LE upwards can leave some of us... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:53:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/567/laubergines-i-tek-barpub-grub-for-the-world-cup/ L’Aubergine’s second-floor bar is undoubtedly one of Cairo’s hottest nightspots with a regular following amassed over the years. Recently, the bar underwent a minor but noticeable makeover with a new name, i-Tek. Although it was rumoured to be equipped with a futuristic, modern décor, our first... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:53:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/486/burger-joint-standard-burgers-with-a-twist/ Burgers are often an easy, quick meal but more often than not, they are lacking in quality. Let’s face it; whether it’s McDonalds or another fast-food chain, the burgers are usually so slathered in mayonnaise and ketchup that the taste of the supposedly ‘pure‘ beef patty is nowhere to be found.... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:30:30 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/482/sapporo-teppanyaki-and-sushi-haven/ Every now and then, we all need to treat ourselves and dine lavishly on delicious sushi in Cairo that we can only afford to eat once in a blue moon. Sapporo is a simple yet upscale restaurant in Dokki that serves possibly some of the best sushi in town; not to mention that the teppanyaki grill... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:53:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/424/ahwa-bustan-traditional-alleyway-cafe/ There are dozens of famed alleyway spots hidden in the Downtown Cairo maze. Ahwa Bustan is close to Talaat Harb Square and is frequented by leftist intellectuals, writers, artists and others just passing by. It’s basically a long alleyway with colourful plastic chairs, dozens of shishas lined all... Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:11:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/553/tannoura-sufi-dancing-in-cairo-trance-of-a-a-dance/ One of the most breathtaking experiences to have in this city is to witness the amazing Sufi dancers perform in the heart of Islamic Cairo. Without sounding clichéd, it really is a feast for the senses, and will have you gazing in amazement at how the musicians' fingers move so fast, and how the... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:00:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/509/cafe-mo-baguettes-and-olive-paste/ Whether or not you frequent the sprawling sand dunes of 6th of October on a continual basis, you can expect to stay out there for hours on end. The trek is definitely a day journey and who doesn’t need food to accompany that? While 6th of October is not necessarily running short on eateries, Café... Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:57:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/543/asian-corner-the-new-comfort-food/ Like pilates, puppies and fluorescent polo shirts, nouveau Asian cuisine seems to have been making a splash on Cairo’s dining scene for the past year or so. Enter Asian Corner, an aptly named second-story eatery on a quiet street in Maadi. Located next to heavy-weight steak servers Spectra,... Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:43:08 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/539/la-bottega-italiana-pasta-and-pasta-and-pasta/ For some cooks, it’s all about authentic and fresh ingredients. If you’re at a loss of where to turn to in Cairo for your kilo of porcini mushrooms, buffalo mozzarella or fresh ricotta, the quaintly-named La Bottega Italiana grocery in Maadi may hold your answers. Packed with more varieties of... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:06:37 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/547/fayruz-lebanese-splendour-takes-the-stage/ Cairo is hardly at a loss for luxury– but we’ve learned through many dining excursions that the glamour and reputation of a place does not always match food quality. Fayruz sets itself apart from its surrounding shopping mall metropolis by striving for opulence of every kind. Its location in the... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:31:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/368/nomad-gallery-a-precious-shop-of-oriental-charm/ Shopping for beautiful oriental jewellery and antiques in Cairo is an irresistible pleasure. If you’re looking for an alternative to the tourist-targeting items that require at least a half-hour of bargaining at Khan El Khalili; head on over to Nomad Gallery, where they offer fixed prices on... Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:41:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/544/la-casetta-old-cairos-take-on-classic-italian/ Although this quaint Italian eatery has been a Friday lunch family classic in Cairo for decades, we weren’t introduced until recently, when encouraged to duck inside the red chequered awning by a fellow diner. The décor has apparently been untouched since the mid-1980s. Dark wood straight-back... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:07:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/536/the-champagne-bar-bring-on-the-bubbly/ With the summer season comes a slew of new nightspots in Cairo, offering refreshing late night alternatives to the ho-hum tradition of La Bodega/Tamarai/Cairo Jazz Club. The Champagne Bar is the latest offering by the Fairmont Nile City to Cairo nightlife, following its short-lived Supper Club... Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:25:52 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/513/the-moghul-room-fantastic-indian-at-oberois-magnificent-mena-house/ In a spectacular location in the shadows of the great pyramids of Giza lies what was once Khedive Ismail’s hunting lodge, and is now The Mena House Oberoi Hotel. With its gilded and chandeliered opulence, one would expect nothing but greatness from this fabulous venue, and we’re happy to report... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:18:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/502/lamphitrion-old-korba-charm-and-delicious-shawerma/ What could be better than lounging outside on a lazy Friday afternoon with a delicious shawerma sandwich and a cold drink? There aren’t many things that compare, and if you agree, head over to L’Amphitrion for a fantastic lunch experience. L’Amphitrion is an old Korba restaurant that was once... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:54:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/527/foul-mahrous-best-foul-in-cairo/ Foul is to the Egyptians what pasta is to the Italians. It’s the traditional food of the people, it’s everywhere and everyone eats it... well, almost everyone. It’s filling, cheap and provides a protein boost. The foul consumption in Cairo may be a tell-tale sign as to why the plumbing often... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:53:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/474/diwan-bookworms-delight/ Diwan was a revelation when it first opened in 2002 and offered both Arabic and English books in a boutique atmosphere. Warm and inviting, the well-designed shop includes a café in new bookstore fashion, and it’s nice to just linger there even if you’re not in the market to add to your collection... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:53:43 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/397/pizza-master-one-of-cairos-premier-pizzerias/ Pizza is one of those foods that will never go out of style. It’s perfect for a gathering of friends and it’s the ultimate finger food. With branches in Nasr City and Mohandiseen, Pizza Master delivers up a great pizza that’s worth dining in for or ordering for delivery.There are six varieties of... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/524/samia-allouba-work-out-in-style/ Acquiring a membership at a new gym can feel a bit like checking into a hotel for the first time. Similarities abound in your first entrance into the polished lobby, the expectation of your stay, perusal of facilities…except of course that at a gym, you have to work for your rewards. Samia... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:57:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/525/el-nomrossy-buttons-and-sequins-and-lace-and-oh-my/ If the thought of feathers, sequins and lace appliqués leaves you reaching for your sewing kit instead of running for the nearest exit, please read on.Nestled in the heart of Mohandiseen’s crowded Shehab Street, El Nomrossy is a tiny blink-and-you’ll-miss-it store between Kabnoury and a rather... Wed, 6 Jul 2011 16:31:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/526/garden-promenade-cafe-great-outdoors-and-poor-food/ Like taking a Felucca or dining on Andrea’s chicken, the Zamalek Marriott’s garden café is just one of the Cairene staples that everyone must experience at some point in their lives. The garden café is also an excellent place to take your out-of-towner friends to if you want to impress them while... Mon, 5 Jul 2010 17:04:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/430/schatz-casual-italian-dining/ When we heard that there was a restaurant offering homemade Italian food, reputable shisha and an aromatic espresso, we had to check it out. Schatz is a family-owned restaurant on a quiet corner off Almaza Street in Heliopolis that certainly lives up to its reputation. The place has become a... Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:54:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/473/auc-bookstore-downtown-design-meets-function/ When the AUC’s main campus moved from the heart of Downtown Cairo to the heart of…New Cairo, the old campus’ historic buildings were treated to a facelift. The AUC Press’ Bookstore changed buildings, and its new location is ultra modern with a state-of-the-art design. What used to be the cramped... Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:52:20 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/440/after-eight-smoky-downtown-nightclub/ Hidden away in a dark alleyway on Kasr El Nil Street is After Eight, one of Cairo’s most iconic nightclubs. As with all nightclubs in Cairo, both the atmosphere and crowd in After Eight can range greatly from a respectable, lively bunch to a rather questionable and unbearable mob.   After Eight... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:44:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/518/donermania-donating-discreet-deliciousness/ This is not your friendly neighbourhood shawerma stand. A Doner kabab may look like a Levantine meat sandwich, but take one bite and you’ll taste the difference. Your garden variety shawerma consists of layers of beef or chicken slices, which is vertically roasted and shaved off with a... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:23:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/470/costa-coffee-student-friendly-and-quality-italian-coffee/ In a city where instant coffee is the norm, the rare pleasure of enjoying a freshly brewed coffee is heavenly. Costa Coffee is an Italian chain that sells coffee, sandwiches and desserts. With many branches all over our humble megacity, Costa Coffee is one of the most popular coffee chains in... Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:49:35 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/504/the-cellar-old-school-pub/ As a Cairo pub/restaurant that is an institution among its patrons, The Cellar is probably one of the oldest running establishments in town. Nestled in the basement of the President Hotel in Zamalek, you cannot help but feel that you are descending into a subterranean cavern as you walk down the... Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:05:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/514/il-piccolo-mondo-meh/ Since launching in 1992, Le Pacha 1901 boat has firmly cemented itself in Cairo society as the dependably swanky restaurant boat. With L’Asiatique, Le Steak and Johnny’s Pub on board, Le Pacha is the kind of boat that you take your in-laws, your boss or your high-maintenance girlfriend to when... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/510/auntie-annes-pretzels-i-wish-my-aunt-was-this-twisted/ A queue six-people deep lines up at the cash register. Nearby, all five tables are occupied with individuals ranging across all ages and social strata. Sweet, savoury and kofta pretzel rolls are all devoured with the same reaction at the recently opened Auntie Anne’s Pretzels in City Stars. Yes,... Tue, 8 Jun 2010 13:52:25 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/448/tao-gallery-homemade-and-bohemian-style-accessories-galore/ Sometimes, the minute you enter a store, you feel like you’re in a wonderland of lovely and beautiful things. You look around from floor to ceiling, wall to wall, with eyes wide open and a huge smile on your face; noticing intricate details in the fabulous selections. With its new location on... Tue, 8 Jun 2010 13:51:25 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/503/virgin-megastore-gadgets-and-games-and-goodies/ Once upon a time, over five years ago, Virgin Megastore was the first flagship store to operate in City Stars. This was way back, even before Spinney’s and Casper & Gambini. Virgin megastores took root in virgin territory, and ever since then, the store has been the Nr.1 venue for all things... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/445/abou-mazen-syrian-inspired-takeaway/ Egyptian street food can get monotonous. For a Syrian spin on oriental takeaway classics, try Abou Mazen, one of Heliopolis’ most popular baladi eateries. Abou Mazen can be counted on for consistently delivering up fast, yummy and inexpensive sandwiches and salads.Let’s start with the falafel... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:31:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/460/la-taverna-breakfast-on-the-go/ Breakfast places are few and far between unless you’re aiming for one of Cairo ’s many typical coffee chains. If you’re a morning bird, breakfast nooks can come in handy when you’re in need of a quick jolt of caffeine, or just meeting a friend for a little morning chat. Located on 26 th of July... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:00:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/479/greek-club-greek-food-in-cairo-with-vintage-charm/ It might be hard to believe from the looks of it now, but Talaat Harb Square was once the buzzing centre for Mediterranean expats, soldiers during WWII and socialites in the 1950s. The Greek Club is one of the few remaining cafés that shares this history and has been maintained over the... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:27:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/497/mohamed-al-sagheer-one-stop-pampering-shop/ The Capital features more than its fair share of salons and beauty centres to keep the average city girl primped. Trips to the local coiffeur are routine for most of us, but every once in a while it behoves us to give in to something a bit more luxurious. Sprawling over three floors, Mohamed Al... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/472/steak-out-ultimate-comfort-food-in-uber-cool-setting/ If stuffing your face with amazing food sounds like a fabulous night out, Steak Out will leave you grinning from ear to ear. The restaurant inconspicuously sits in a quiet residential area of Mohandiseen, just waiting to introduce you to the goodies inside. And what goodies they are! Hanging mood... Sun, 3 Oct 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/489/baraka-optics-good-deals-for-designer-sunglassess/ In a city blessed with sunny weather 80% of the year, it’s understandable why so many Cairenes are obsessed with wearing sunglasses. While many prefer the cheap plastic versions that you can pick up off a street stall or at H&M, others regard designer sunglasses as profound a fashion statement as... Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:00:41 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/422/pour-vous-zamalek-rooftop-with-a-view/ With summer just around the corner, a breeze is always an added bonus to any Cairo hotspot. While Zamalek is home to several nightlife options from bars to seedy clubs, Pour Vous is a rooftop terrace bar that is quiet and secluded yet easy to get to when you’re dying for a cold drink. Situated... Wed, 2 Jun 2010 16:41:37 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/491/cafe-noir-go-for-dessert/ Yet another of Cairo ’s coffee chains, Café Noir serves up a European-style café experience that’s well-rounded and inviting. Offering a full menu, it’s a nice place to chill for a few hours over some decent food. Set on two floors that are divided into smoking and non-smoking areas, the large... Wed, 2 Jun 2010 16:41:04 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/411/jo-sushi-poor-maki-and-yummy-dessert/ Sushi in Cairo... that phrase alone can make any sushi lover nervous. While you may never know if it’s coming from the Nile or if it’s truly being flown in from wherever the certain fishy establishment claims; you sometimes have to take a chance. Jo Sushi has been around longer than most sushi... Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:07:34 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/454/lot-17-black-or-white-exhibit/ One of the great things about walking around in Zamalek on a sunny afternoon is the little surprises you find along the way. Lot 17 is a tiny, unsuspecting gallery on Mohamed Mazhar Street that promotes the works of local artists. The gallery is one medium-sized room that showcases local art in... Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:07:15 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/480/hammam-el-arbaa-a-ghetto-cleansing-adventure/ Behind the towering World Trade Centre and Conrad hotel, in the narrow alleys of Shobra, sits Hammam El Arbaa, just as it has been for the past 500 years. The hammam (Arabic for bath) provides a steam bath, massage, and a full body wash for a mere 25LE. Whichever way you look at it, trying out a... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:51:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/417/outback-steakhouse-aussie-inspired-cairo-dining/ Tivoli, Heliopolis’ new self-proclaimed food republic, is the newest addition to the Cairo dining scene. It’s basically one large, outdoor food court filled with international food chains surrounding a large decorative fountain. Most restaurants in Tivoli are chains that Cairo is already familiar... Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:03:37 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/406/cafe-riche-historically-rich-and-real-cappuccino/ One thing we love about Cairo is the fact that you will never run out of exciting places to stumble upon or discover. Café Riche is the kind of Downtown coffee place that you can walk by every day and notice that everyone inside always looks happy, no matter what time of day it is. Built in 1908,... Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:02:46 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/388/euro-deli-quick-mezzas-available-24-hours/ Finding something to chow down on at 4AM is never a problem in Cairo. While late-night eats aren’t difficult to find, grabbing something relatively fresh is a totally different story. This restaurant is well-known to most Cairenes, and has been ordered into the office more times than can be... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:06:35 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/477/on-the-run-quick-stop-for-fast-food/ It’s hard to remember what life was like before On The Run franchise was introduced to Mobil Petrol Stations across Egypt a decade ago. The genius of this convenience store/snack shop is that, like all petrol stations, it’s open 24 hours, and it offers fresh pastry, coffee, and last-minute items... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:20:21 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/457/el-horreya-cafe-and-bar-cairos-quintessential-baladi-bar/ When it comes to nightlife in downtown Cairo, it’s all about baladi bars. The infamous act of baladi bar hopping is common amongst locals with side-streets, alleyways and rooftops bursting with curious watering holes. No baladi bar crawl would be complete however without a stop at El Horreya... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:25:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/468/mermaid-cosy-comfort-food/ Mermaid takes a little warming up to: its wooden booths, paper napkins and pop music invokes American diner deco a tad too authentically– if possible. This makes the décor a little stiff, and lack of ventilation defeats the purpose of having a separate section for smoking. However, during the... Sun, 30 May 2010 17:49:29 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/466/jareds-bagels-the-early-bird-gets-the-bagel/ Delivering niche international cuisine to the Capital’s roster of dining options has become something of a cult activity. The newest ‘it’ item to sample? Why, the bagel, apparently. New York expats in Cairo probably spend nights dreaming of a freshly toasted bagel, cleanly sliced, wrapped in... Sun, 30 May 2010 17:44:14 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/463/world-gym-heliopolis-answer-to-golds/ For all you Heliopolis people that are a little jealous of your lucky friends who have Gold’s Gym in their neighborhood, World Gym in Maryland is the Heliopolis equivalent, where you too can go to break a sweat and work your gluteus. This privately owned franchise is the only one in Cairo, with... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/412/shawermer-fresh-and-cheap-syrian-sandwiches/ Although Cairo isn’t hurting for shawerma stands, as they can be found on nearly every corner; the quality is not always present. Often, your sandwich is either dripping with grease and slimy fat, or the bun engulfs the shaved meat to the extent that it’s not even tasted.Sticking to the basics... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:21:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/389/cafe-de-paris-zamaleks-cosy-outdoor-shisha-and-sandwich-spot/ In a city of traffic, noise and air pollution, a quiet café in a garden with fresh juice, delicious sandwiches and smooth shisha is exactly what Cairenes need. Café De Paris is a small outdoor lounge that most regulars visit to watch matches, enjoy shisha, snacks and cold juice. Located... Sun, 30 May 2010 10:51:11 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/393/fauchon-french-pastries-in-cairo/ Driving past the tempting duo of bakery heaven– Fauchon and TBS– in Zamalek quite frequently by taxi, we have often pondered what wonders lie inside.The verdict is…well, less than impressive, at least on Fauchon’s side. First, let it be said that the French pastry shop itself is quite snazzy,... Thu, 27 May 2010 17:14:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/462/romanos-macaroni-grill-oil-heavy-italian/ We’ve noticed something about CityStars: there are bad-tempered toddlers lurking on every corner. Not that we have anything against kids; but watching them yell, scream, howl and crawl across the mall floors like little mad men can be disconcerting when you’re trying to enjoy your meal. Located... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:25:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/458/ahwet-samah-sub-par-nasr-city-shisha/ Operating out of a small shop in one of Nasr City’s souks, Ahwet Samah is a little less than what you expect from a baladi shisha place. The ahwa has its regulars, but these are mostly groups of young men less interested in the quality of shisha, and more interested in comparing bicep sizes.... Thu, 27 May 2010 14:58:16 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/438/papillon-lebanese-cuisine-and-mansion-style/ Papillon is a nice, spacious and almost palatial Lebanese restaurant located on 26th July St. in Mohandiseen, across from the Zamalek Sporting Club. The large, peach-coloured building is hard to miss, but doesn’t really give away any clue of what’s inside.Walking through the rustic wood doors, we... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:52:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/443/stiletto-style-lounge-dance-floor-on-the-nile/ Most of us are used to hearing complaints about nightlife in Cairo– this could be due to limited choices, as well as the fact that venues often struggle to outlast the hyped-up, oh-so-fabulous launch party. So you would forgive us our initial scepticism upon hearing that Nile-side night spot... Thu, 27 May 2010 9:56:13 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/421/lalloushi-italian-names-and-fancy-tank-tops/ Recently, chic boutiques have started blossoming up everywhere in Cairo, carrying select clothing items from local fashion designers, boutique labels and even world-renowned designers. While many boutiques carry exclusive names and the latest styles; not all of them have something unique to... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:25:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/437/le-caire-1940-good-natured-attempt-at-egyptian-nostalgia/ If you enjoy checking billboards, shop signs, magazine covers and restaurant menus for spelling mistakes, then Le Caire 1940 is your heaven or hell; depending on how you look at it. Items like the vileh fish, chicken fungi and stuffed peagon will either leave you laughing hysterically or... Wed, 26 May 2010 12:13:28 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/435/sea-gull-reasonably-priced-seafood-and-excellent-mezzas/ One of the many excellent restaurants catering to Cairo’s lovers of all things fishy, Sea Gull is not to be missed. Situated on the Nile side of the Agouza Corniche, the seafood restaurant is very large, with row upon row of long rectangular tables almost right on the Nile. Sea Gull has sections... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/396/cap-dor-cheap-drinks-and-no-frills/ Coughing up a little too much dough on a mediocre beer at one of the many bars in Cairo is quite a common scenario for many. The lack of cheaper options has the ability to turn a once beer-savvy individual into a bargain hunter for the cheapest bottle around. If it’s going to be mediocre, it... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:25:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/414/einstein-kaffee-modern-and-clean-german-coffee/ The recently renovated and reopened Einstein Café in Zamalek has had a minor facelift; and is now back and ready to serve you. Yet another coffee chain in Cairo’s plethora of seemingly endless international brands, Einstein is actually a pleasant option if you’re sick of the Costas and the... Mon, 24 May 2010 17:10:29 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/428/zara-home-spanish-home-fashion-comes-to-cairo-at-a-price/ After pretty much dominating the Cairo shopping scene since its opening, Spanish fashion giant Zara has now launched its home furnishing label, Zara Home in CityStars’ Phase One.Open since last weekend, Zara Home’s Cairo branch has all the home furnishings and accessories that you may have seen... Wed, 26 May 2010 10:21:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/426/caracas-prepare-to-awaken-your-senses/ ‘Fresh, cool and inspiring, Caracas offers traditional Lebanese cuisine in a contemporary Egyptian atmosphere,’ states the menu– and their simple philosophy is true. With a relaxed Mediterranean teal colour scheme, mashrabeya motif, modern décor and bright-coloured photography to awaken your... Mon, 24 May 2010 17:26:45 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/419/abou-shakra-hearty-food-fare/ There is nothing astounding about an Egyptian restaurant in Cairo that serves up a wealth of grills, kofta, mezzas and more. There are a few notable restaurants that rise above the rest, and Abou Shakra is one of them. Lauded in the past as a high-quality venue with traditional Egyptian cuisine,... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:43:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/423/the-loft-gallery-orientalists-dream/ Shops like the LOFT Gallery are the reason why we love Cairo. Where else can you walk off the street and enter a world frozen in time, both elegant in its age and striking in its presentation? As soon as you’re inside, you’re hit by how special the place is, where beautifully detailed antiques... Tue, 25 May 2010 11:38:24 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/418/royal-club-mohamad-ali-where-posh-meets-practical/ We’ve all been there. Your getaway plan has fallen through, leaving you stuck in Cairo for the weekend. That valuable time away was exactly what you were looking for and the thought of being in the Capital has left you totally bummed. Instead of moping around at home, only wishing you were... Sun, 23 May 2010 12:15:12 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/410/3al-ahwa-eat-and-smoke-and-play/ Venturing to Dokki can be a traffic nightmare for most Cairenes. However, a quaint little café called 3al Ahwa (across from the old Modern Sciences and Art’s University campus) provides solace in the madness.With ethnic Egyptian home interior design, the café has a number of ebony wooden couches,... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:28:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/329/la-mezzaluna-perfect-for-a-table-for-two/ Who doesn’t love Italian food? Italian cuisine in Cairo can range from a not-so-yummy plate of overcooked spaghetti swimming in heavy sauce to an exquisitely prepared three-course meal that leaves you in a daze for the remainder of the day. On a quiet side street off of Zamalek’s 26th July... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/327/the-windsor-bar-relaxed-elegance/ This former officer’s club at the Windsor Hotel in Downtown Cairo is one of the last remnants of the British colonial era. The bar has persevered well through the years and is a comfortable location for a quiet evening reflecting over a laptop or enjoying a few rounds with some friends. If... Thu, 20 May 2010 12:42:16 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/392/tbs-the-bakery-shop-fresh-baked-goods-in-cairo/ Have you ever tried a basterma croissant? We have, and they’re fantastic!   We were lucky enough to sample the wares of TBS– The Bakery Shop– recently and boy, were we in for a treat!   Not really knowing what to expect– perhaps another run-of-the-mill attempt at a decent bakery in Cairo?– our... Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:28:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/42/laubergine-two-in-one-for-cairo-nightlife/ Any bar that can persevere through the trends and years of wear and tear in Cairo deserves a medal. L’Aubergine is such a venue. However, one can't help but wonder if this nightspot is going for a little too much at once. The contrast between the lower level dining area and the second floor bar... Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:10:54 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/408/la-villa-no36-funky-and-fresh-and-not-your-status-quo/ Everyone– well, almost everyone– has had a bad, if not awful salon experience. Whether the soles of your feet have been left tender from the use of a dull pumice stone, or you look down during your haircut to notice a few too many strands of your lovely locks on the floor; finding a reliable,... Thu, 20 May 2010 11:32:08 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/405/massala-at-the-karvin-hotel-finally-and-india-comes-to-heliopolis/ As a district of Cairo, Heliopolis isn’t known for its wealth of decent dining options. To test out this theory yourself, ask a friend where you can get excellent Indian food in Heliopolis. Puzzled look? Check. Scornful laugh? Check. Recommendations for Indian restaurants not in Heliopolis?... Wed, 26 May 2010 10:21:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/354/chez-edy-in-nasr-city-geneina-malls-fine-patio-eatery/ Malls can be overwhelming, and Genena Mall in Nasr City is no exception. Thankfully, Chez Edy, a restaurant conveniently located on the patio of Genena Mall, is a great place to escape the crowded stores and fast food chains. Chez Edy won’t disappoint tired and hungry shoppers with its fresh food... Tue, 18 May 2010 13:18:24 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/401/hammam-el-talat-maadi-good-for-the-body-and-tough-on-the-skin/ Maadi is very much a Cairo oasis; isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city, this somewhat tranquil neighbourhood has some of the best gyms and restaurants in Cairo. What it does lack, however, is a decent selection of hair salons and spas to choose from. Open for a few years now, Hammam is... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:40:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/399/golds-gym-cardio-heaven/ There may be masses of gyms in Cairo, but the good ones are few and come with a considerable price tag. Gold’s Gym in Maadi is one of the top three gyms in Cairo, if not the best, known for its high-quality machines, tough cardio classes and great post-workout pampering. Sure, you may find some... Wed, 26 May 2010 10:21:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/390/pasta-republic-creamy-and-heavy-pasta/ The dodgier end of Road Nine in Maadi is undergoing a change: chic new venues are popping up, including Pasta Republic, which provides an airy but rustic Italian inspired atmosphere. While many of us never venture past Diwan on this side of Road Nine, this hidden venue is starting to attract a... Mon, 17 May 2010 21:52:50 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/82/pub-28-zamaleks-long-time-local-bar/ Pub 28, or simply ’The Pub‘ as it is referred to by its regulars, is another of those Cairo institutions that you're unlikely to simply wander into if you’re not a local resident. For one thing, the exterior of the place is decidedly dingy and the sign that displays the name is barely readable in... Mon, 17 May 2010 21:51:40 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/403/the-four-seasons-nile-plaza-pamper-away-the-aches-and-pains/ The Four Seasons Nile Plaza Spa is a luxury enthusiast’s heaven. Before you're won over by the hushed lobby and chivalrous desk staff, or the refreshing pitchers of cucumber and lemon-flavoured ice drinks proffered upon arrival; do remember that the uplifting luxury comes with a considerably... Mon, 17 May 2010 21:34:49 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/387/mandarine-koueider-legendary-cairo-ice-cream/ Mandarine Koueider is the legendary Zamalek sweet shop owned by Syrian family that founded the Koueider name over 90 years ago in Damascus.   Mohamed Selim Koueider came to Egypt in 1926 with a dream to open a sweet shop in Cairo, and just two years later in 1928, that dream was realized with his... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/383/zein-the-place-to-unwind/ Stepping into this café, it feels as though you’ve suddenly been liberated from all the madness of Cairo. Zein is the perfect getaway after a long day’s work, tucked insideTown Centre off of busy Road 90 in Cairo’s 5th Settlement. Set on an outdoor terrace with benches covered in comfortable... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:47:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/health & fitness/402/body-works-intense-pilates-in-a-friendly-environment/ To many people, pilates is the workout of the decade. Adored by Hollywood celebrities for its almost instant results in toning muscles and improving postures, this toning workout is for women and men alike. So to all you gym-addicted machos out there; don’t be ashamed to find it in you to embrace... Tue, 18 May 2010 10:15:51 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/385/san-marino-curiosity-and-the-korean-cuisine/ Korean food is no stranger to the Capital– in fact; it appears to be a growing trend. In some neighbourhoods, the oft-quirky Korean eateries have begun to spring up, offering authentic Asian cuisine for locals. And so far it looks like Maadi has been the most popular neighbourhood for Korean... Mon, 17 May 2010 11:26:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/376/wagamama-pan-asian-franchise-spices-up-cairo-dining/ Healthy and fast-food are two terms you rarely see together, yet Wagamama does exactly that by offering fresh, vegetable-based dishes that are both nutritious and quickly made. With a wide variety of Asian-inspired dishes, there is always something interesting to try, though you might want to... Sun, 16 May 2010 12:29:41 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/380/ahwet-el-sawaisa-a-talkers-ahwa/ Ahwet El Sawaisa, translated to 'Suezians’ Coffee House,' has been a Korba institution for almost two decades now. Long before Baghdad Street became the epicentre for an annual street festival, this ahwa was the headquarters for all things shisha after dark in Heliopolis. Oh, and why is it called... Sun, 16 May 2010 12:29:28 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/353/stella-bar-one-of-downtowns-finest-baladi-bars/ On the corner of Hoda Sharawy Street's intersection with Talaat Harb Street, behind a tiny kiosk that sells flip-flops and random tourist souvenirs, there’s a suspicious door that is usually cracked about half-way open. Stella Bar’s entrance is not very noticeable; nor is it inviting. Most people... Sun, 16 May 2010 12:29:14 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/371/postres-flamenco-bakery-bread-and-pretzels-and-and-cookies-oh-my/ Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly baked bread? It really is one of the most delightful ways to add some comfort into your day. If you’re anything like us, that alarm clock often goes off a bit too early, and we need a little pick-me-up to get the day going, whether that means swinging by the... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/375/taste-of-india-indian-oasis-in-6th-of-october/ Not too long ago, 6th of October City was just a construction site in the middle of the desert with a few villas scattered here and there. Now, driving through the sprawling neighbourhood, the masses of flashy residential compounds, hotels and shopping areas make us feel a little dizzy and old.... Sun, 16 May 2010 10:39:41 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/374/arabica-comfort-for-the-young-at-heart/ On the corner of the intersection between Marashly and Ahmet Heshmet Streets in Zamalek lies the inviting Arabica Café. The café’s bare entrance carries a few books, hanging lamps and a narrow staircase that leads to a funky lounge area upstairs.   In fact, one might be discouraged from climbing... Thu, 13 May 2010 13:37:50 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/365/la-gourmandisehigh-tea-at-the-first-mall/ For a spot of high tea and a gourmet snack after some swanky shopping, take your worn-out soles to La Gourmandise.Located under a vast skylight at the First Mall, adjacent to the First Residence, Giza, this classy café/restaurant sits in the shadow of various upscale retail labels (Ferragamo!... Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:15:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/364/takaeeba-downtown-street-ahwa-with-artistic-flair/ Downtown Cairo is filled with many ahwas that seem as trapped in time as the buildings that surround them. One such ahwa is none other than long-time street café legend, Taka’eeba. Located directly outside of the Townhouse Gallery of Contemporary Art, Taka’eeba is a popular hangout for locals,... Wed, 12 May 2010 17:12:12 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/363/voila-luxury-foods-gourmet-shopping-heaven-in-cairo/ If you're anything like us, you've suffered the ennui of searching for key imported cooking ingredients in the Capital, at least once or twice. Do you sometimes find that Metro, Alfa or Seoudi just do not provide the high-quality ingredients you crave for the dinner party that has to be... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/348/didos-al-dente-cheap-and-student-friendly-pasta-eats/ Pasta is a precious food loved by people of all ages and nations. When Didos Al Dente arrived on the scene years ago, young people and students everywhere celebrated the fact that they could enjoy a hot and fresh pasta meal for under 20LE. Since then, the brand has expanded into a popular chain... Wed, 12 May 2010 10:13:02 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/356/little-swiss-a-taste-of-fondue-at-a-cairo-restaurant/ Of all the cuisines available in the Capital, fondue has yet to make a substantial impression; perhaps due to its laborious methods of preparation, or the fact that a fondue meal is more of a stylish snack than a substantial meal. Little Swiss is intimate, authentic and bafflingly charming all at... Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/342/odeon-palace-bar-downtown-rooftop-hang-out/ Talaat Harb Street and its surrounding area host a slew of iconic Cairo bars well known to locals and expats alike. Filled with cultural monuments and historical establishments, the street itself is bursting with liveliness streaming in from all sides. Talaat Harb Street is the place to be when... Mon, 10 May 2010 14:31:31 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/349/makani-maadi-new-sushi-menu-and-same-quality/ Combining sushi with doughnuts just doesn’t sound like appealing, but café/ restaurant chain Makani somehow makes it work. Originally hailing from Sharm El Sheikh in 2002, Makani was first and foremost a famed maker of doughnuts and other sweet treats, as well as non-sushi entrées; sushi is just... Thu, 20 May 2010 12:07:21 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/333/pottery-cafe-heliopolis-outdoor-dining-and-shisha-lounge-retreat/ Sometimes there’s nothing better than a fresh juice and a great shisha at a comfy outdoor lounge. Unlike its other branches in Downtown and Zamalek, Pottery Café in Heliopolis has a very large outdoor space that is completed shaded. It’s also on a quiet street; providing a peaceful retreat for... Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:55 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/352/ghazl-banat-select-and-trendy-womens-wear/ Once a fashion desert, Cairo’s quickly becoming trendier with a barrage of small boutiques popping up around the capital and offering funky fashion finds that used to be out of our reach. Ghazl El Banat boutique joins the fashion oasis of Zamalek with a selection of women’s labels from the USA,... Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:35 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/346/el-dawar-fiteer-cheap-and-fresh-late-night-snack/ Like foul and falafel, Egyptian fiteers are a staple part of Egyptian cuisine that we often resort to when our bellies are growling but our wallets are tight. With five branches all over Cairo, El Dawar Fiteer is a guaranteed go-to for fresh, tasty fiteers under 20LE. While their hotline delivery... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:09:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/345/le-deck-at-sea-in-the-city/ As summer is upon us, we city folk dream fondly of the sea, don stylishly nautical apparel and crave the open waters of the Mediterranean or the Red Sea. Le Deck, the floating-dock restaurant lounge at the Sofitel Gezira Hotel, is the perfect place for some Nile-side, laid-back indulgence. As a... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:02:57 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/338/ruby-tuesday-rib-tastic/ Ruby Tuesday is all about ribs, ribs and ribs. Just in case we didn't make ourselves clear; go if you like ribs. Located in CityStars, this American diner really doesn't have much going for it in terms of atmosphere; as it opens onto the mall itself and you're constantly seeing shoppers walking... Thu, 6 May 2010 12:58:00 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/324/felfela-traditional-and-tasty-egyptian/ If you’re looking for a flavourful, traditional several-course Egyptian meal that won’t cost you an arm and a leg but is nonetheless a step above most hole-in-the-wall eateries in the area, Felfela’s sit-down restaurant is the place to go. The perfect spot for those that appreciate a diverse menu... Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/323/nefertari-all-natural-and-egyptian-made-body-products-heaven/ There is no more need to bring fancy soaps and body stuff from abroad. Now that Nefertari produces 100% natural, Egyptian hand-made body care products and sells them around the city in their nine branches, there’s really no need to look elsewhere. Nefertari’s newest branch, now open on Marashly... Wed, 5 May 2010 14:41:47 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/322/el-chico-fantastic-fiesta-fun/ Let’s play the word association game. What comes to mind when you think Cinco de Mayo? If you think nachos, sombreros and chili con carne, we suggest you celebrate this Cinco de Mayo at El Chico, CityStar’s new Mexican restaurant. You’re sure to get in the fiesta mood while dining under colourful... Tue, 4 May 2010 17:24:20 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/330/charles-and-keith-shoes-on-a-whim/ This city definitely isn’t hurting for shoe shops. There is a plethora strewn around Cairo and while the majority of the shops may not have what you’re looking for, it’s always good to have a few staple shops to stop by every now and then to check out their latest collections.If you’re anything... Tue, 4 May 2010 14:44:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/319/saigon-bleu-elegant-vietnamese-fusion-cuisine/ The Capital is full of high-end eateries guaranteed to impress us as surely as they will break the bank; but even the fanfare of exquisite French, Italian and Japanese cuisine can start to sound repetitive. Leave it to the Fairmont Nile City, then, to mix things up a bit with something new for us... Thu, 8 Mar 2012 16:54:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/321/peace-message-singing-for-unity/ Rarely do we attend a spiritual performance that leaves the audience with an overwhelming sense of national pride as seen in Intisar Abdel Fattah’s Peace Message. Performed regularly at the Ghouri Complex in Islamic Cairo, the show leaves you in a state of trance with its perfect fusion of... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:29:04 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/316/cairo-jazz-club-introduces-new-menu/ The Cairo Jazz Club has survived the years as a favourite haunt for many a Cairene in search of live local music, a regular crowd of revellers and some bar-side refreshments. While predictability has long been one of its strongest traits, Cairo Jazz Club devotees may be in for a bit of a... Tue, 4 May 2010 10:41:49 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/317/munch-and-bagel-good-bagels-are-finally-here/ You’ve probably driven past this tiny store once or twice in the past month without even noticing it’s there. The brown and white striped storefront awning hides the sign reading ‘Munch & Bagel’, thus preventing you from discovering the fresh and delightful bagels this store has to offer. Despite... Tue, 4 May 2010 10:40:47 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/314/indira-classy-and-minimalist-indian-cuisine/ While the thought of dining in CityStars may strike fear and dread in the hearts of some, there are one or two venues that manage to provide a sheltered– and yes, even enjoyable– atmosphere inside the mall metropolis. One such place is the Holiday Inn’s Restaurant Indira, which effectively... Tue, 4 May 2010 13:35:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/311/la-bodega-iconic-cairo-nightspot/ If you’ve lived in Cairo in the last ten years, chances are you have found yourself in La Bodega at some point or another. This quality nightspot has had an envious longevity over the years, with a strong and loyal fan base thanks to its stylish atmosphere and trendy crowd.La Bodega is divided... Mon, 3 May 2010 11:51:39 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/313/aura-trendy-lighting-fixtures-wonderland/ The importance of properly lighting a room can never be overestimated. Whether setting a room up for a fun, romantic or quirky mood, visit Aura, where there are more ways to light a room than you can probably imagine. One step inside the Heliopolis lighting and home accessories showroom; and... Mon, 3 May 2010 11:50:47 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/308/samakmak-fresh-catch-in-mohandiseen/ Despite all the great dining variety the Capital has to offer, we often find ourselves with a deficit of fine seafood establishments to choose from. Imagine our delight with this family-friendly seafood restaurant, located in the heart of traffic-heavy Mohandiseen.Samakmak is no elegant venue... Sun, 2 May 2010 11:08:17 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/309/photo-boutique-fun-and-personal-photo-shoots/ It takes a lot of patience and goodwill to contain a hyperactive golden retriever puppy, but that’s what the girls at Photo Boutique manage to do. They smile good-naturedly all the way through our photo shoot, even when the puppy pees on their new parquet floor and almost tears apart a green... Sun, 2 May 2010 11:07:57 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/305/limozen-where-everyone-knows-your-name/ Limozen (pronounced Li-Moo-Zeen) has been open to the public for over fifteen years now, and although it has undergone some significant cosmetic changes, it retains the same charm and warmth that made it Nasr City’s most popular ahwa. Limozen occupies a paved alley between the neighbourhood agora... Sun, 2 May 2010 11:03:42 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/301/la-trattoria-italian-tabletop/ If it were to be summed up in a few short words, this Italian restaurant in Zamalek could be described as discrete, European and adult.The discretion is owed to the fact that most people that pass along this popular stretch of Marashly Street mistake the entranceway for an extension of the... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:19:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/300/caffe-pascucci-a-little-italian-flair-elevates-mall-fare/ The long-standing Italian version of Starbucks has made its way across the Mediterranean and it’s a welcome addition to Cairo’s coffee chain scene.Hiding in a corner of CityStars Mall, the café’s first impression is one of style, albeit mass-produced style, but it stands out nonetheless.... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:09:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/297/sami-amin-cairos-best-in-leather-goods-and-brass-designs/ Rarely do stores in Cairo demonstrate such innovative design and high-quality products as here. Sami Amin successfully draws inspiration from Egypt ’s many cultural roots including pharaonic, Bedouin and Arab influences. With stores in Zamalek and Heliopolis, Sami Amin is a treasure chest... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:55:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/298/fish-market-fresh-fish-with-a-sunset-view/ Many fish connoisseurs believe that seafood should be consumed fresh and within view of water. Fish Market is a restaurant chain that certainly satisfies both those requirements: the seafood is fresh and deliciously prepared, and the view of the Nile (from either the Giza branch or the Maadi... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:00:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/292/kerdani-modern-home-furniture-with-oriental-accents/ Most people in Cairo feel the need to choose between decorating their homes in an ultra modern way or in a traditional oriental way, but why not have the best of both worlds? If you’re looking for a place that successfully pulls off a beautiful fusion of the two styles, check out Kerdani in... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:21:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/183/au-petit-bistro-adorable-francophone-dining/ This tiny French bistro with its unassuming exterior behind Mohandiseen’s Shooting Club has received high praise for its food and atmosphere. With deep wood accents and soft lighting hidden behind frosted cabinet doors, this small and classy restaurant certainly set an intimate scene for a... Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:03:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/289/cuba-cabana-the-lounge-of-many-spaces/ The Cuba Cabana complex aims at creating an all-inclusive laid-back lounge and entertainment experience. Part restaurant, part pool hall, part lounge café, this is a convenient option for a casual Maadi afternoon or a relaxed night out.The place has done a nice job on the atmosphere: the entrance... Sun, 22 May 2011 12:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/288/il-pennello-ceramic-cafe-coffee-meets-creativity/ Located across from Pasta Republic on Road 9 in Maadi , Il Pennello Ceramic Café looks like a quaint European coffee house from the outside, with fresh white walls and an airy interior. With its inviting entrance, we expected it to be a lovely spot to get a snack and indulge in our artistic... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:26:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/285/cavalli-corner-gallery-pretty-egyptian-home-accessories/ Every now and then in Cairo, you’ll stumble across a tiny shop filled with everything you could possibly desire for your home. Cavalli Corner Gallery in Maadi is such a spot. Home accessory fans will swoon at the store’s display of simple wooden furniture, colourful fabrics, Bedouin carpets,... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:07:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/7/taboula-oriental-nights/ Taboula is a treasured favourite on Cairo’s dining scene. A rarity amid the narrow streets of residential Garden City, this below-ground restaurant emanates an inviting glow to those who duck inside its doors. The restaurant has a pleasant ambiance, with classic oriental-style silk pillows for... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:38:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/282/special-exhumation-of-the-egyptian-surrealist-movement/ Most Cairenes, including those in the art community, had never heard of the Egyptian Surrealist Movement until the Townhouse Gallery introduced a special exhibition in early April. The exhibit aims to present the work of the Egyptian Surrealists, or the ‘Art and Freedom Group’ as they called... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:35:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/283/pumpkin-for-the-sweet-spot-in-everyone/ Tucked away on Road Nine in Maadi is the neighbourhood’s newest nook of sweetness. Its whimsical store front and location along the tree-filled street invite passers-by to take a further peak beyond the patisserie’s doors.Pumpkin's modern yet quaint atmosphere allows you to breathe and focus... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:33:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/273/la-vela-half-hearted-italian/ In the confusing maze of Cairo, there are many hidden gems of restaurants that you’ll only hear about through word of mouth. La Vela is a tiny Italian eatery in Maadi Nerco that has had several Italian cuisine fans singing its praises.This place is indeed a hidden gem, emphasis being on the... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:18:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/278/altay-a-one-man-show-youre-sure-to-love/ This little shop just north of 26th of July Street in Zamalek holds some really cool finds that won’t shock your wallet and look deceptively expensive. The shop sells everything from cheap necklaces, bracelets and key chains, to home décor that you can pull off as long as you keep it under... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:18:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/271/barrys-oriental-restaurant-front-row-view-of-the-pyramids/ The great Pyramids of Giza can easily be taken for granted or ignored as we drive past them every day. For a refreshing reminder of their breathtaking view, try Barry’s Restaurant. Aside from the Mena Oberoi hotel, this bi-level restaurant offers the most picturesque and unobstructed view of the... Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:18:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/279/metanoia-an-exhibition-by-nermine-hammam/ Sometimes, the subject of an art exhibit is so shocking and the approach so alarming that it’s easy to get lost in feeling. Metanoia, an exhibition by photographer and graphic designer Nermine Hammam at the Townhouse Gallery, is one of those exhibits.This exhibition is her fifth at the Townhouse... Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:17:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/274/dunes-lounge-is-bedouin-chic-back/ Those familiar with the quiet streets of the Degla area of Maadi are no doubt well-versed with Dunes and its regular crowd. The Bedouin theme of this seasonal open-air restaurant is shielded in the winter when heavy burlap encloses the dining space, making it a year-round spot to enjoy.Make it a... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:34:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/268/la-maison-blanche-fantastic-winter-wonderland-at-the-first-place/ “Welcome to La Maison Blanche” is the greeting bestowed upon guests as they enter the designer French restaurant at the Four Seasons’ First Place in Giza. That and a giant black horse, whose sole purpose is to display the lamp shade above its head. Thankfully, this is the lone, truly bizarre... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:40:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/267/waffle-house-cairos-new-home-of-dessert-waffles/ Many salivating images come to mind upon hearing the simple buzzword ‘waffles’. Gigantic, crispy and fluffy waffles generally can do no wrong. Lately, there has been lots of talk about a spot acquiring a new cult following in Heliopolis called the Waffle House. On a tiny street in Ard El Golf,... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:21:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/263/jws-steakhouse-top-quality-and-over-the-top-bill/ Regardless of the excellent quality of JW’s Steakhouse’s food, it is not a restaurant that you will be going to every weekend, nor every month unless you’re Bill Gates. This is simply because the Steakhouse is probably one of the most expensive restaurants in Cairo. Dinner for two (with wine,... Wed, 2 Jun 2010 9:26:41 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/265/69-fashion-empire-back-in-action/ For many years, Amir Mostafa was the undisputed king of young, trendy fashion in Cairo. With his empire of fashion boutiques including 69, 24/7 and Friction, Mostafa has had his finger firmly on the fashion pulse of the Capital, offering the latest trends from London, Paris and Milan . Friction... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:23:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/261/deals-heliopolis-super-affordable-korba-retreat/ For some unknown reason, there are not enough nightlife spots in Heliopolis . Although many people know that there is a Deals bar in Korba, it hardly gets as much attention as its Zamalek and Mohandiseen branches. It’s a shame; although it’s not the most hopping place in town, the drinks are... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:22:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/256/quay-the-quiet-alternative/ Nothing beats an outdoor café with a spectacular Nile view. Add friendly staff, great shisha and, best of all, less hustle and bustle than many popular spots; and Quay definitely has itself a recipe for success.Owned by Al Qahira Al-Youm’s Presenter Amr Adib, and located on the Manial Corniche,... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/257/aperitivo-designer-makeover-and-a-little-bit-more/ Let’s face it; good nightspots are hard to come by in this sprawling metropolis that is Cairo, especially if you’re picky about where you spend your evenings. Open for a few months now, Aperitivo has been deemed one of the must-go-to places by the so-called glitterati crowd. It is now so... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:17:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/255/home-and-beyond-artists-customise-eclectic-nostalgia/ Celebrating all things old and hoping to revive Egyptian nostalgia, Home & Beyond is a home accessory and design buff’s dream. Pursuing ’crazy ideas‘ and seeking to ’do something different‘, the Zamalek store has become a favourite among all those who have sensed the need and are craving the... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:17:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/253/pomodoro-the-best-15le-youll-ever-spend-in-cairo/ Delicious cheap eats are always a good thing, and this is a specialty that West El Balad, or Downtown Cairo, does particularly well. Amongst the downtown crowd, there is buzz about a new hot spot called Pomodoro just around the corner from the infamous El Horreya bar. And guess what; it’s not... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:29:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/250/sugar-n-spice-n-everything-nice/ Sugar ‘n’ Spice is a welcome refuge from Cairo ’s dusty, smoky hustle and bustle. The tiny slice of a café on a quiet side street in Zamalek is adorable, complete with a cute little striped awning, old style shoppe sign, and even a bit of a ‘garden’ out front.  The cosy café is owned by two... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:27:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/246/el-shader-tiny-chairs-and-big-taste/ This shisha place is located in the Maadi's Degla neighbourhood, and has a few features that stick with you. First, the seating is designed exclusively for lounging. Tables hug the built-in couches, and miniature chairs – think doll house or toddler-sized – are the only alternative when the... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:16:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/243/le-chantilly-enchanting-food-and-disenchanting-service/ There are few activities in Cairo as relaxing as a weekend stroll in Korba with its gorgeous Belgian-Arab fusion architecture, leisurely sidewalks and its delightful quaintness. For a lovely outdoor space, delicious food and pleasant atmosphere; make your way to Le Chantilly Swiss Restaurant’s... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:04:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/248/kare-design-cairo-home-to-design-savvy-furniture-rarities/ Most furniture and home accessories stores in Cairo lack a sense of what is current. Kare Design Cairo is one of the few stores going against the grain and making products available that are trendy, funky with a great sense of humour. A global German brand that opened its Cairo stores in 2009,... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:03:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/247/nawab-fabulous-indian-packs-a-flavourful-punch/ The first thing that hits you as you walk through the glass doors of this 3-month-old Indian restaurant is the smell. It’s what one would expect India to smell like; thick with the aromas of food and spices. The husband and wife team behind this new venue have a goal of showcasing the highlights... Tue, 3 May 2011 15:06:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/241/lucilles-breakfast-of-champions/ Breakfast hot spot Lucille's has become something of a mascot for Maadi. It seems that almost everyone has something to say about the success story of the restaurant's namesake, who built her name on juicy homemade burgers and breakfast burritos. The eatery's decision to offer their breakfast... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:44:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/237/brunch-at-the-fairmont-nile-city-classy-buffet-and-international-cuisine/ The Fairmont Nile City is too classy an establishment to refer to its new Friday brunch menu as an open buffet; but when you walk onto the R level of the Nile-side hotel, that’s exactly what you find: endless rows of buffet tables display salads, cold meats, sushi and sashimi, oysters, dim sum,... Mon, 3 May 2010 11:08:46 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/236/ali-taha-korbas-hidden-gem-of-beautifully-crafted-gifts/ Every once and a while in Cairo, you’ll stumble upon a store that you can’t believe you never noticed before. Ali Taha is a rare gem in a sea of generic stores on Baghdad Street in Korba, Heliopolis. If you weren’t looking for it, you might walk past this little underground nook filled with... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:50:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/230/alef-bookstore-cairos-newest-bookstore-chain/ It seems that Diwan and Shorouk, Egypt’s most popular bookstore chains, have some new competition. Alef Bookstore on El Merghany Street is the latest bookstore in Heliopolis, and it’s got lots of press, a hot logo, a shiny new website and a busy events schedule that will make its rivals... Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:11:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/41/cairo-jazz-club-a-staple-cairo-hotspot/ Say what you will about the Cairo Jazz Club; one thing that no one can argue is that this venue has maintained its status over the years as one of Cairo’s most popular hotspots. You can always tell it’s a good night at the Jazz Club by the number of cars double-parking and backing up traffic... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/232/charwoods-france-transported/ Charwood's is the sort of place you want to put in your pocket and take home with you.  With white-washed wood panelling and a chalk-written menu scrawled on wrap-around black boards, its cosy country-style design makes you want to move in, or at least linger for a few hours.  The perfect place... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/225/el-mundo-food-for-a-fairy-tale/ If you’re in the mood for some fine dining and a nautical setup, the Nile Lily Floating Restaurant may be quite the viable option. Located on the Manial corniche, the Nile Lily is more than just another floating restaurant; it plays host to both the Sky Lounge on the upper deck and El Mundo on... Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/227/boosters-tasty-yet-healthy/ The trend of healthy eating is on the rise in Cairo, with restaurants claiming a health-conscious menu popping up here and there. One such venue boasting a nutritious and delicious menu is Boosters.Boosters is the latest addition to the dining line-up at Dandy Mall on the Alex-Desert road. The... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/219/sports-mall-darts-and-dumbbells-and-scuba-suits-and-speedos/ With countless sports shops dotted all over the massive city of Cairo, finding the perfect gear can be a challenge. Luckily, we’ve discovered one destination that carries it all. Have no fear; Sports Mall is here. For the athletes, gym-goers and sports enthusiasts among us, we know that life is... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/223/alle-botti-a-spirited-gaming-restaurant-and-local-heliopolis-hangout/ Despite its rather ambiguous exterior, Alle Botti is one of Heliopolis’ best kept secrets and the proud hangout of many veteran regulars. The clacking sounds of backgammon pieces and couples enjoying their beers while they nurse shishas suggest an era of Heliopolis that has all but disappeared.By... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/211/vittorios-restaurant-affordable-italian-cuisine/ The age-old saying that one should never judge a book by its cover applies to Vittorio’s; if it were a book, then its cover is nothing outstanding.  Located on a side street in Degla Maadi, this Italian restaurant’s exterior doesn’t stand out from the crowd: its logo is a bland mixture of green,... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/218/oscar-market-freshly-squeezed-orange-juice-and-a-butcher-and-brussels-sprouts-oh-my/ Despite the many hypermarkets spread throughout Cairo, it can still be difficult to find one store that has a wide range of quality meats, baked goods and fresh produce. Oscar Market is a hidden Heliopolis gem with a long-standing reputation and a huge following. A quick browse around the... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/212/munchies-a-few-carbs-can-go-a-long-way/ There’s nothing quite like a stack of hot, fresh pancakes slathered in syrup to start your day; especially if it’s going to be a long one and you need your dose of heavenly, unhealthy carbs.Zamalek residents will be happy to hear that a new pancake place is in town. Munchies: Cupz and Crêpes is... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/214/asia-bar-predictable-menu-and-surprising-dessert/ In a city full of venues with self-explanatory names, you pretty much know what you’re getting into with an establishment called Asia Bar. You can even go out on a limb and guess what their interior décor will be like.This reviewer originally thought Asia Bar would be serving only sushi and... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/140/gemaica-bar-unpretentious-downtown-bar-with-dyslexic-name/ On the corner of a little alleyway in Downtown Cairo lies a small bar with a character of its own called Gemaica, indeed, spelled with a G.This bar is a perfect place to relax and have a pleasant conversation with friends without having to worry about loud groups or minimum charge. It‘s a... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/209/oak-grill-a-class-act-in-fine-dining/ The weekend has almost arrived, and you’re looking for a fun, classy restaurant with food selections to rival the best of the best in Cairo. Where do you go? Oak Grill is the answer. One of the newest additions to the Conrad Cairo Hotel, Oak Grill is an upscale venue with modern décor and -... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/17/orangette-putting-the-orange-in-zamalek/ Years after its first splash onto the Zamalek lounge and dining scene, Orangette still stands out from afar. This could be of course due to the glowing orange motif, or the fact that at first glance, you might not be sure if you're looking at a diner or a storefront. The large picture window... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/201/zitouni-lebanese-beyond-buffet/ With dining options of copious proportions, this Lebanese restaurant has your bases covered. Don't let the term buffet discourage you - Zitouni keeps all its classy wits about it and delivers an experience fit for royalty. For those completely against the buffet concept, an a-la-carte menu is... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/196/segafredo-coffee-essential-for-the-daily-grind/ Well-hidden in the masses of shops lining 26th of July Street in Zamalek, Segafredo is an easily-missed coffee spot.With a plethora of coffee shops ranging from international chains to local companies available in the area, Segafredo comes highly recommended by many coffee enthusiasts for its... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/197/the-red-onion-a-maadi-favourite-thats-always-in-style/ The Red Onion is one of those places that always divide opinions. In the red corner are those who love it and herald it as a true Maadi icon; and in the blue corner, those who see it as simply cheap and horrible.The restaurant is divided into a dining area and a small bar, offering a variety of... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/199/sangria-nile-side-soiree/ Sangria is meant to be the quieter, loungier half of Casino El Shagara, made up of the Absolute/Sangria duo. With seasonal garden dining and open-air terrace seating available, Sangria pushes for a Far Eastern feel; so it’s anyone’s guess why the owners chose to name the place after a popular... Wed, 19 May 2010 15:14:58 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/37/fuego-grill-and-sushi-bar-fusion-food-for-thought/ Don't let this California-inspired eatery's location in Maadi's Bandar Mall deter you: while it is necessary to wade through the shabby looking entranceway past a Chili's chain and Bandar's bowling alley, what lies on the second floor is a far cry from the typically loud and tacky mall... Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/192/mounaya-gallery-a-little-piece-of-accessories-heaven/ Accessories junkies, take note: if  funky jewelry and intricately woven bags and belts make you weak at the knees, then head on down to Mounaya Gallery, one of Cairo’s best known secrets when it comes to classy accessories of superior quality. Be warned: it’s virtually impossible to leave the... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/194/villa-55-quiet-shisha-on-the-balcony/ The backyard charm of Villa 55 makes it a convenient place to drop by for a quiet afternoon shisha or an evening of socializing. Of course, you will have to navigate through the wicker chairs crammed into the courtyard area, children running around unhindered (there is a play area in one corner),... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/29/lakeside-cafe-dinner-with-a-citadel-view/ The beautiful Al Azhar Park is the jewel of the city and an architectural feat, having formerly been the site of the city's refuse. It is now a haven of green in an otherwise congested metropolis.  Its restaurants showcase some of Cairo's most breath-taking vistas, overlooking Islamic Cairo and... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 8:31:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/81/hubbly-bubbly-maadis-no-frills-shisha-stop/ Hubbly Bubbly is kind to the pocket; it’s one of the only shisha spots in Maadi with no minimum charge that could require one to endure a long, drawn-out meal. Located a few minutes’ walk from the Cairo American College, afternoons can draw a young and foreign crowd but there is almost always a... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/193/studio-misr-a-hearty-classic/ Located on the Nile City boat, Studio Misr offers a twist to the common traditional oriental cuisine: to walk through the door is to walk back in cinematic time.Decorated in the theme of classic Egyptian cinema, the eatery has a rustic vibe with memorabilia covering the walls and old Egyptian... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:28:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/186/boss-bar-all-cheese-and-no-fun/ For some reason, bars and nightclubs in Maadi never manage to be hip or popular, despite Maadi housing a huge community of  party-goers, who have to immigrate all the way to Zamalek or Mohandiseen for a decent night out.Once a tacky but fun karaoke place called Golden Bells with peculiar looking... Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:00:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/189/the-italian-club-a-downtown-oasis/ The Italian Club is an oasis in the congested and chaotic suburb of Boulaq, offering an easy refuge in the heart of the city. The entrance is easy to miss, so be on the lookout for white doors and the Italian flag.During warmer seasons, both indoor and outdoor patio dining options are available.... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/87/mojos-the-new-hot-spot-in-town/ Only open for a few months, the Imperial Boat’s Mojo’s provides a chic new nightspot to the Zamalek scene. In direct contrast to the boat’s other somewhat notorious nightspot Purple, the out-door “Sequoia-esque” atmosphere has been captured in this glass-enclosed venue overlooking the Nile.Word... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/181/andrea-a-cairene-classic/ Andrea is one of the better known classics of Cairo is a chain restaurant serving up what is arguably the best grilled chicken in town. Of all their various city locations,  it’s highly recommended that you take a trip up to Mokattam and enjoy your meal there.Andrea Mokattam is spacious, and... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/175/topshop-bringing-london-fashion-to-the-capital/ Roundly acknowledged as a fashion great akin to the likes of Selfridges, Bergdorf Goodman and Browns Fashion, but without the hefty price tag, TopShop has definitely come a long way since its days as a relatively cheap British high-street store. Revamped and revived by Philip Green, TopShop now... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/176/the-yemen-restaurant-authentic-tastes-of-the-region/ A popular place among Yemenis and the handful of expats who know about this little gem, the Yemen Restaurant in Dokki is truly an untapped secret in Cairo’s chain of inexpensive yet tasty eateries.Very informal in its style, presentation and decor, the restaurant features a single but expansive... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/177/pool-bar-waterfront-lounging/ The madness of CityStars can make even the most calm and collected shopper run for the nearest exit, and the poolside lounge at the Inter-Continental hotel offers one of the most novel and relaxed atmospheres in which to seek refuge.Here's what sets it apart: brightly coloured bean bag chairs,... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/170/fino-bakery-carb-junkies-rejoice/ Walking into the basement shop of Fino Bakery in Maadi, the smell of fresh pastry will hit you like a warm friendly slap in the face and proceed to seduce you into buying pretty much everything edible on display.To any carb junkie, this bakery is heaven on earth: the 13 types of breads on offer,... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/171/zara-trendy-essentials-with-steep-price-points/ When the rumours of Zara coming to Cairo first began to spread, fashion lovers in the city couldn’t wait for its grand opening. The result has been a bit underwhelming. It’s not quite the fashion Knight-in-Shining-Armour that most Cairene fashionistas were hoping for, but it still offers a viable... Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/172/tabasco-bar-an-old-favourite-still-in-style/ One of the oldest nightspots in the capital, Tabasco is the type of place that never will always be popular. It’s like your first love – you’ll always remember them fondly, you can’t bear to not have them in your life and it’s difficult to define the hold they have on you.As a friend aptly put... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/88/club-35-strictly-come-dancing/ For a long time, Club 35 was synonymous with Cairo nightlife.  It used to be the hippest club in town and the place to see and be seen.  It has gradually lost this status, though, as newer venues have opened up and the Cairene party animals continue to show their fickle nature.  As a venue,... Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/78/birdcage-thai-splendour/ Housed in the Intercontinental Semiramis Hotel on the Garden City corniche, Birdcage is one of Cairo’s better known Thai restaurants. Located off the main hotel lobby that is both sombre and gaudy, the restaurant’s atmosphere is elegant with a dimly lit interior and an exotic, if not slightly... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/10/buddha-bar-music-for-meditation/ Buddha Bar has quite the reputation as a world class place to bliss out and enjoy some international chill out culture. Its Sofitel Gezira location has a spectacular view of the city where you can enjoy yourself surrounded by Asiatic glitz. The centrepiece of the club is, of course, its signature... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/161/oum-el-dounia-french-inspired-souvenir-browsing/ This French-owned boutique distils all the tourist clichés into an elevated and stylish glorified souvenir shop that can be much more palatable than Khan el Khalili.  It carries everything from world music, souvenirs, galabeyas and woven kaftans to glass wares, home accents, and jewellery; it... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/83/arabesque-cabaret-revellery-back-in-vogue/ A once popular downtown Cairo bar in the seventies, Arabesque faded into obscurity before new management, a sponsorship by Stella and a re-branding by Impact BBDO helped reintroduce it to the Cairo  scene in October 2009. Since then the bar has gradually gained momentum as a hip nightspot, and... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:49:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/160/glow-an-exhibition-by-alaa-taher/ For any up-and-coming artist in Egypt, exhibiting your work at the Cairo Opera House is quite an achievement, as it is arguably the most prestigious arts and culture centre in Egypt.Alaa Taher, the 32-year-old photographer and painter, has made it to the Opera House’s Music Library Gallery with a... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/162/ethos-cafe-coffee-philosophy-hits-maadi/ A few steps off Midan Degla is Ethos Café, a great place to meet friends for coffee or set up a group study. Unlike the chain cafés popping up all over the city, Ethos, as the name suggests, aspires to have its own character and its own customer crowd.  The café is well established as a young... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/46/tamarai-restaurant-and-lounge-a-splash-of-city-elegance/ Since first gracing the city’s fine dining scene in early 2009, Tamarai Restaurant and Bar has successfully kept itself a class above Cairo’s most elite venues. Just over a year old, the restaurant has swiftly gained a reputation among Cairene socialites as the place to see and be seen, and has... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:42:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/97/pottery-cafe-local-chain-with-a-classic-twist/ Fighting over outside street-side tables isn’t exactly my idea of a pleasant night out but this café situated in a prime spot on Zamalek's corniche inside Oum Kalthoum’s former 1920s mansion is said to have the city’s best shisha, and the outside seating is where it’s at if you don’t want to... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/80/indigo-first-class-at-first-place/ You can’t help but notice the amount of attention that’s been devoted to decorating Indigo. From the striking wall panels to the funky "chairs" by the bar dangling from the ceiling, this is lounge -meets-restaurant done very differently. The impressive interior coupled with the chill-out Buddha... Sun, 2 Jan 2011 10:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/134/napa-grill-california-cuisine-in-the-capital/ Finding a restaurant in Cairo that serves international cuisine that rivals eateries in Europe and the States is rare indeed, and Napa Grill is definitely one of those rare places. Located in the recently opened Fairmont Hotel at Nile City Towers, this restaurant is striking on several levels. An... Mon, 3 May 2010 11:07:30 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/15/cafe-greco-some-like-it-strong/ The single feature that ranks Café Greco a cut above the myriad cafes and bakeries of Cairo is, as one might expect, the coffee itself. For a serious caffeine devotee, Greco delivers rich blends of several varieties, available by the kilo for those who really can't survive without their daily... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:24:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/22/crave-maadi-its-a-matter-ofhabit/ Crave comes in handy if and when you're in need of some comfort, have had a rough day, or want to avoid the unexpected and get consistent good nosh.  All you have to do is follow the grill-infused aroma that wafts from its kitchen vents.This is a popular place for those quick coffee and dessert... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/28/pull-and-bear-basics-are-best-at-pull-and-bear-mohandeseen/ A bonus of Pull and Bear is that the selection is big enough that you can mix and match without mimicking the same styles that spread like epidemics from season to season. That, and prices are usually affordable due to frequent sales. While we all groan about the sales tax that hikes our threads... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/38/dan-the-brandname-catch/ Intrigued by the catchy sign and brightly-lit entrance, I first stepped into this newly opened juice bar on Maadi's Road 9 with high hopes, feeling parched and looking forward to something refreshing.‘Serving juice in a different and new way,’ Dan is reminiscent of chain juice franchises... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/39/absolute-still-in-style-on-the-dancefloor/ Absolute is one half of the Casino El Shagara located on the Maspero Corniche.  The other half is the more dining-oriented Sangria that occupies the garden and upper level of the establishment. In spite of the warm hues and cosy, nearly rustic feel, the crowds I've seen flock to this lounge seem... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/135/casper-and-gambinis-all-in-great-taste/ If you find yourself in the metropolis of Cairo’s CityStars and in search of some healthy sustenance, you might try Casper & Gambini’s, located on the Second Retail Level.Steadily expanding in the Middle East since 1996, the Lebanese-owned franchise continues to carry out its mission, bringing... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/arts & culture/138/safar-khan-marwa-adel/ Marwa Adel, whose work is being shown this month at Safar Khan Art Gallery, has been one to watch in Cairo’s burgeoning art scene for a while now having exhibited her work in the capital since 2007 when she first emerged with her ”risque” collections.Adel’s work is unique for a number of reasons,... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/27/abdel-rahim-koueider-ice-cream-to-die-for/ Hands-down the best sweet shop in town, Koueider serves up quite possibly the most amazing ice cream on the planet, along with carefully made sweets that are as beautiful as they are scrumptious. Always fresh, these Middle Eastern delicacies range from 30LE to 85LE a kilo, and the ice cream just... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:42:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/21/cafe-tabasco-cosy-subterranean-boheme-in-zamalek/ Walking down Marashly Street in Zamalek you might miss the door of this cosy café if you're not on the lookout. The picture window displays an inviting scene, and once inside and down the stairs you're welcomed with a nice selection of current local and foreign magazines to linger over, and some... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/33/el-shams-ahwa-like-its-been-for-ages/ In an obscure location downtown, on a side street between the Tawfiqiyya Souq and the fruit and vegetable market, this ancient looking café was recently featured in the movie Cairo Time to represent the classic Egyptian ahwa.  And while it is still beautiful, El Shams has certainly seen better... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/26/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-see-and-be-seen-at-coffee-bean/ I spent many an evening as a university student huddled in Zamalek's popular Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf café - more than I care to admit. Coffee Bean used to absorb a good chunk of my change, as well as precious time I convinced myself I would use to study. The truth is, however many books, laptops... Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/25/nile-bukhara-dine-like-indian-royalty/ Nile Bukhara is unique if nothing else.  Step inside on a sunny afternoon and you’ll find a dimly lit room where atmospheric sitar music plays in the background. A window to the kitchen allows diners to view Indian chefs working over the grill as they create the mouth-watering cuisine from the... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/45/sequoia-local-nile-lounge-continues-to-generate-a-buzz/ Arguably one of Cairo’s most popular places to dine and lounge, Sequoia Restaurant and Lounge begs the question: what keeps people coming back? One is hard-pressed to find either a native socialite or vacationer who hasn’t reclined on the luxurious couches, enjoying the shisha and the panoramic... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/31/moroccan-konooz-a-taste-of-morocco-in-cairo/ With a beautiful window display just above Metro Market in Zamalek, this shop is intriguing and hard to pass up.  Unfortunately, it's also pretty pricey. I popped in to see whether one of the colourful camel skin and wire lamps in the window was within my price range, and was pleasantly surprised... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/131/abd-el-zaher-atelier-centuries-old-art-lives-on/ One of Cairo’s last bookbinders, Abd El Zaher first opened in 1936 on the site of an 800 year old Mamluk trading agency near Al Azhar mosque. It showcases beautiful leather bound books and calligraphy art in a lovely old shop across from Khan El Khalili. Choose from one of the many already bound... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/133/lasiatique-zamaleks-little-asia/ Rated the third best restaurant in Africa only a handful of years ago, L’Asiatique is among the best places in town to go for sushi and other Asian-inspired cuisine. So look sharp, put on a nice shirt or some hot heels, and enjoy some a-la-mode fine dining.A level below the main entrance at the... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/13/maison-thomas-our-favourite-brick-oven-pizza/ Some say Thomas is the purveyor of the best pizza in Cairo, and with its thin crust gourmet style dough, we would be inclined to agree. Though at first you may be a little sceptical of the lack of tomato sauce on your white regina pizza; what you may not know is that tomato sauce is served only... Thu, 3 Jun 2010 9:59:55 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/6/condetti-the-pasta-filling-station/ Condetti has taken a tip from a few sources: the dim lit booths and swinging doors give this restaurant a saloon feel while the glass top tables come with nouveau art installations beneath the surface displaying dried pasta arrangements.If you wish for a dining experience with a touch of... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/24/el-malky-rice-pudding-thats-better-than-your-mums/ Choosing from the line of restaurants at El Hussein Square can seem both daunting and pointless when no real distinguishing features stand out and each has equally persuasive touts waiting to greet you. But discovering El Malky's legendary rice pudding through a friend who insisted it was the... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/cafés/79/clay-house-where-food-and-fun-mingle/ Located in a converted Villa in New Maadi, Clay House offers something new to hangout spots with its mix of creative arts, games and café appeal.The spaciousness of the place offers a range of seating options: from indoor couches, an upstairs that hosts games and crafts as well as a garden where... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/32/bershka-mohandeseen-neons-and-stone-wash/ Bershka, like its Spanish sisters Zara and Pull and Bear, has had a successful foray into the Egyptian fashion market.Lightweight pullovers are signature, as well as bright colours and plenty of the oh-so-trendy snake skin shoes and headbands you might have spotted recently. Bershka's Egypt... Sun, 3 Jul 2011 16:55:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/90/cellardoor-bistro-local-favourite-and-international-gourmet/ Once known as Le Petit Swiss Chalet, Cellardoor Bistro has been a favourite Maadi establishment for many years thanks to the eclectic menu of international gourmet cuisine cooked up by owner and head chef, San Francisco Culinary School graduate Ayman Samir.Located around the corner from the Thai... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/89/estoril-blame-it-on-the-garlic/ Located in a dark alleyway between Talaat Harb Street and Kasr El Nil, Estoril is the epitome of the cool, old school, downtown Cairo bar. Like its contemporaries El-Horreya and Café Riche, Estoril offers a simple, unpretentious atmosphere where leftists, intellectuals and artists meet to argue... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/23/bua-khao-travel-back-in-thai/ Part of the charm of Bua Khao is when you call ahead for directions and the owner answers the phone in her cheerful Thai sing-song accent. Located off of the busy Horreya Square in Maadi, the location is a bit confusing; but look out for the Bank of Abu Dhabi, Cellardoor Bistro and Cavalli... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:32:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/84/maxs-restaurant-european-bistro-dining/ Max’s is a Maadi culinary treasure that rarely disappoints with an Italian inspired menu that’s always compiled of the freshest ingredients, packed with delightful flavour and subtle seasoning.With soft lighting bordering on sparse, tables organised in neat rows along a wall lined with paintings... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/4/lehnert-and-landrock-orientalism-gone-wild/ Lehnert & Landrock were Austrian and German travel writers, explorers, anthropologists and photographers who travelled throughout North Africa in the early 20th century and took artsy pictures of anything they fancied – mostly naked young African girls.  Many of their prints have now become... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:47:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/86/mojo-lounge-and-grill-star-gazing-amidst-the-construction-sights/ Clearly a product of Cairo's ever-shifting leisure trends, Mojo Lounge and Grill is one of many restaurants springing up in the rapidly developing outskirts of our city. Although its opening is no fresh news, it has taken a little while for people to discover it nestled amidst the corporate hubs... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/nightlife/43/pub-55-a-glimpse-of-old-pub-culture/ Pub 55, aptly named for its location inside the family friendly Villa 55, definitely makes a name for itself in Cairo’s dive-pub culture.Noisy, dark and below ground level, the pub resides in the basement of the villa itself, and is complete with tongue-in-cheek placards on the wall – the kind... Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:00:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/12/le-grillon-times-have-changed-and-but-not-at-this-venue/ Past the glowing sign off Kasr El Nil street and through the dimly lit corridor lies the promising cavern that is Le Grillon, a large, if puzzling restaurant in the heart of downtown Cairo.My date and I opted to dine 'al fresco' under the covered atrium complete with plants, waterfall, pesky... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/19/abou-el-sid-egypts-richest-cuisine/ An enclave of rich tradition, Abou El Sid's Maadi location is a sure crowd pleaser for anyone wishing to sample some of Cairo's richer cuisine. Once a modest eatery, this restaurant did the unexpected by serving food usually reserved for household kitchens in an elegant atmosphere. Following its... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:35:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/11/aroma-lounge-escape-from-citystars-crowds/ Aroma Lounge is a convenient fall back for the shopping-weary. After a stint of wandering the crowded halls of CityStars, this rooftop cafe can offer the perfect escape. At the risk of sounding cliché, on several occasions Aroma has been nothing short of a welcome breath of fresh air.The waiting... Thu, 27 May 2010 13:04:04 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/18/fusion-swanky-digs-and-shame-about-the-food/ Next to TGI Friday's on Maadi's corniche, Fusion seems to have potential, if you can overlook its generic neighbour, with a well-lit shared garden patio.  My outing promised to be at a gorgeous venue by the Nile with classy seating and delicious sushi but ended up being exorbitantly overpriced... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/36/handm-euro-basic-with-a-price-tag/ H&M made quite the headline among bargain hunting fashionistas when its doors first opened in Cairo. Since, the buzz has simmered a little, for a number of reasons: first, it was widely observed that in spite of its extensive two storey branch, the clothing selection was a bit dry compared to the... Thu, 7 Jul 2011 13:05:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/35/club-aldo-fast-footwear/ Club Aldo is Egypt's answer to affordable – and dispensable – footwear for women. Cairo is notoriously tough on shoes, which has often led me to question extravagant designer buys that I know I can walk a hole through or scuff to disrepair. So when you're ogling the sleekest brand-name ballerina... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/16/mori-sushi-the-little-black-dress-of-sushi/ Having lived in the Pacific Rim, any sushi place has a lot to live up to when vying for my attention and a Brazilian-owned fresh fish factory in Egypt did not sound appealing. But Mori does pull it off, and with flare.My favourite place to go for raw fish, the small corridor just off Zamalek's... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:33:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/restaurants/20/aqua-nouveau-japanese-on-the-nile/ What makes dining at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza as fun as it is extravagant is how very different each restaurant is from the other. Aqua, the seafood restaurant that focuses on sushi and Japanese cuisine, takes dining to the next level with its entranceway fish tanks. While you might find it... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/30/loolies-boutique-chic/ Loolies is the kind of place that pulls you into a different time and place. Located in the old school, quiet part of Zamalak not far from Marashly Street, you can tell this boutique tries hard to invoke something of the artsy studio retail of Paris, London, or New York. Admittedly, it definitely... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/shopping/5/volume-1-get-crafty/ Volume 1 in Maadi is a place where nearly all your stationary wishes are granted. A well known landmark in Maadi's Degla area, the store is split into two sections: the top floor with an above ground entrance has books, magazines, calendars, newspapers and more, while the lower level caters to... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3872/gone-an-is-she-crazy-and-is-she-sane-psychological-thriller/ Jill (Seyfried) doesn’t have the best relationship with the police. After being kidnapped and thrown into a hole in the middle of the forest, which she luckily managed to escape from, the police refused to believe a word she said and stuck her in a mental institution. Fast forward a bit and she’s... Mon, 21 May 2012 15:16:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3861/dark-shadows-beautiful-but-dull-comedy/ Johnny Depp plays Barnabas Collins, the owner of a very successful fishing business and namesake of the town of Collinsport. After incurring the wrath of Angelique (Green), a maid whose love he scorned, he discovers that she’s a witch and finds himself on the receiving end of one of her curses.... Sun, 20 May 2012 14:21:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3859/el-maslaha-generic-egyptian-action-flick/ Ahmed Sakka and Ahmed Ezz’s film roles overlap for the first time in this run of the mill tale of a policeman versus a drug kingpin. Based on a true story, the film revolves around Hamza (Sakka), a policeman out for revenge. His recently wed brother, who had also been an officer, was killed by a... Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3832/a-turtles-tale-sammys-adventure-cheesy-eco-friendly-animation/ Sammy (Lowenthal) is a fifty-year-old turtle who has seen the world change from a sparkling paradise to a place overrun by humans and riddled with all their junk. He recounts the tale of his life from the moment he hatched until the day he married his sweetheart, Shelley (Arterton), after a trip... Tue, 15 May 2012 11:45:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3826/how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation-entertaining-action-thriller/ Sometimes small is better. There are times when all you want is a basic, straightforward action film that doesn’t require you to turn a blind eye to the rules of logic; one that doesn’t consider good action and decent characters to be mutually exclusive. How I Spent My Summer Vacation is that... Sun, 13 May 2012 17:28:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3815/the-lucky-one-cheesy-chick-flick/ We’ve all seen, at the very least, one Nicholas Sparks film which is enough to figure out the formula that has probably made him into a millionaire by now. While they’re usually super cheesy, they sweep you along in a torrent of emotion. You laugh, you cry, you swoon and you leave the cinema... Thu, 10 May 2012 15:18:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3788/the-last-exorcism-smart-horror-let-down-by-predictability/ If you’ve watched any horror films in the last couple of years, you’ve probably seen this one ten times over an exorcism presented in the form of a faux-documentary. Where this film differs from every single other low budget, exorcism film is that the reverend who performs the rite has become a... Sun, 6 May 2012 13:28:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3780/the-avengers-believe-the-hype/ Fling a bunch of superheroes together and you either get the New Year’s Eve of superhero films or you get a slice of unbridled awesomeness. Thankfully, The Avengers, which crams Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow and Hulk into one film without short-changing any one character, falls... Thu, 3 May 2012 15:05:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3768/the-raven-suspense-less-thriller-based-on-edgar-allen-poes-work/ A deranged groupie has taken Edgar Allen Poe’s (Cusack) literature a little bit too literally. He goes on a killing spree using different murders from Poe’s stories as inspiration, where each murder contains a clue to the next. The murderer starts improvising though and kidnaps Poe’s girlfriend,... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:13:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3763/a-thousand-words-another-eddie-murphy-stinker/ This review can be summed up in one word; why? Why have a bunch of talented actors, namely Kerry Washington and Allison Janney, get themselves entangled in this mess? Why did Eddie Murphy think this was a good idea? Why did this calamity not go straight to DVD? Why is the man behind both this... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:03:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3748/21-jump-street-ridiculously-fun-and-hilarious-action-comedy/ A purely emotional review of this film would consist of a lot of uppercase letters, a bunch of acronyms, hell yeahs, plenty of celebratory swear words and a positive slew of exclamation marks. However, we do have to be a bit more articulate than that, so here goes. While 21 Jump Street may not be... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:14:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3730/battleship-humans-vs-aliens-action-flick/ Summer is all but here and we have been blessed with another alien-action blockbuster based on a toy and no, this time around it’s not Transformers, though by the way this film’s been marketed, you’d think Battleship was an extension of the Transformers franchise; ‘Transformers at Sea’ if you... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:23:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3716/act-of-valor-propaganda-for-the-us-navy-in-the-form-of-an-action-film/ Don’t let the packaging fool you, Act of Valor is a recruitment video and a propaganda piece for the US Navy; not the benign slice of entertainment it makes itself out to be. For one, the film’s cast is made up of a mix of actors and real life Navy SEALs and while it makes for a cool gimmick –... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:04:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3710/juliettes-trousers-leggings-are-not-trousers/ This film is a graduation project mostly shot on the AUC campus. Now as any student who’s tried to make a film knows, filmmaking is incredibly hard work; it can be very costly, even if you’re working with a micro budget, and usually it consists of using friends for as much free labour as... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:32:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3702/american-reunion-egyptian-censors-latest-casualty/ The American Pie gang are getting back together for their high school reunion and are bringing all their baggage with them. Jim (Biggs) and Michelle (Hannigan) are stuck in a sexless marriage; Oz (Klein) is being turned into a superficial dolt by his supermodel wife; Kevin (Nicholas) spends his... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:49:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3700/the-cold-light-of-day-bland-and-confusing-thriller/ For anybody planning to watch this for Bruce Willis, be warned- he’s barely in it. We instead spend the whole film following Cavill who plays his son Will who is the only member of the family left free to roam the streets of Madrid. Will’s family has been kidnapped due to Martin’s (Willis) work... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:23:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3681/titanic-3d-a-chance-to-relive-97/ Titanic was momentous and its effect on pop culture was probably bigger than its effect on cinema. There hasn’t been a film since Titanic that has managed to create such a fuss; attracting everybody and their grandmother to the cinema, and dominating everybody’s conversations regardless of age or... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:21:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3676/the-double-a-cliche-thriller/ Paul Shepherdson (Gere), an ex CIA agent, is brought out of retirement to finish off an old case that belonged to him. Back in the day he’d managed to capture all but one of the Cassius 7, a group of seven Russian assassins led by an unidentified man codenamed Cassius; whose preferred mode of... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:23:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3671/the-woman-in-black-an-occasionally-scary-ghost-story/ Arthur Kipps (Radcliffe) is still depressed over his wife’s passing four years ago and his work is suffering as a result. As a last chance, his boss gives him an assignment to take care of some business in a remote village; he’s to deal with a mountain of paperwork needed to put a manor on the... Sun, 8 Apr 2012 16:31:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3658/the-pirates-band-of-misfits-smart-and-funny-animated-comedy/ Pirate Captain (Grant) yearns to win the Pirate of the Year award which he’s been denied every single year for twenty years because he can never bring in as many booties, nor is he as terrifying as his competitors. In fact, his goofy, light-hearted ways have him regarded as something of a joke in... Thu, 5 Apr 2012 14:38:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3648/we-bought-a-zoo-incredibly-heart-warming-family-film/ Still reeling from the loss of his wife, Benjamin Mee (Damon), along with his kids seven-year old Rosie (Jones) and fourteen-year old Dylan (Ford), relocates to a new house in the country that comes with a rundown zoo attached to it. Desperate to give his kids a new experience, Benjamin throws... Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:10:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3639/wrath-of-the-titans-bland-action-sequel/ Hades (Fiennes) and Ares (Ramirez) have conspired to kidnap Zeus (Neeson) and use his power to break Kronos, king of the titans and father of Hades, Zeus and Poseidon (Huston), out of Tartarus, where his three sons had imprisoned him after they overthrew him. Only Perseus (Worthington), Zeus’... Mon, 2 Apr 2012 16:25:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3635/the-hunger-games-bestselling-book-trilogy-comes-to-screen/ The year’s first blockbuster has arrived and just in time seeing as Harry Potter is done and Twilight’s demise is, thankfully, nearing. Based on Suzanne Collins’ bestselling trilogy, The Hunger Games is an adaptation of the first book in the series. The story takes place in a dystopian future in... Sun, 1 Apr 2012 14:35:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3626/rad-fel-egyptian-murdery-mystery-mess/ The chain events in Rad Fe’l (Reaction) begins when a doctor dies of natural causes in his flat after a birthday party thrown for him by his neighbours. Soon enough, these neighbours start getting brutally murdered, one by one, to the police’s utter mystification. Coroner Tarek (Abdel Moghny) and... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:38:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3606/coriolanus-updated-shakespeare-tragedy/ Taking cues from films such as Baz Luhermann’s Romeo + Juliet, Coriolanus is a Shakespearean tragedy, set in modern times. It may require a bit more concentration than regular films but it’s a treat hearing the prose just roll off of the tongues of trained actors.The film takes place in Rome and... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:53:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3601/haz-saeed-egyptian-comedy-grossly-simplifies-the-revolution/ Eid plays Saeed, a street vendor who’s legally married yet lives separately from his wife because they can’t afford a flat. He regularly gets beaten up at the police station for the most trivial of reasons and generally leads a highly downtrodden existence. His luck seems set to change though... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:15:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3594/insidious-flat-and-cliched-horror/ Josh (Wilson) and Renai (Byrne) move into a new house with their three kids one of whom, Dalton (Simpkins), soon slips into a coma. When Renai starts hearing voices and seeing shadowy figures around the house, she suspects that the house is haunted. However, they soon come to realise that the... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:48:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3578/dont-be-afraid-of-the-dark-tense-and-dark-and-charming/ This is a story about a haunted house. But there are no ghosts; just scores of little, fuzzy, grey, fanged gremlins who make a hobby out of hissing in human speak. They live in the house’s basement but are unleashed into the world when the little girl who’s just moved in with her dad and his... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:17:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3567/3ala-wahda-we-nos-another-embarrassing-egyptian-belly-dancing-flick/ 3ala Wahda We Nos  stars Sama El Masry, a belly dancer who is apparently quite famous, at least according to this reviewer’s usher at the cinema. The jury’s out on the extent of her dancing skills mainly because the film is shot so atrociously and focuses more on her boobs and bum than on her... Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:16:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3563/the-iron-lady-over-sentimental-thatcher-biopic/ The Iron Lady is less of a biopic than an exploration of Thatcher’s legacy and the challenges she faced as a politician- a female one in particular. While the film’s structure is executed well and succeeds in being very coherent, it lays on the schmaltz a bit thick. It takes an aged Thatcher’s... Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:01:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3552/dr-seuss-the-lorax-animated-musical-with-eco-friendly-message/ Thneedville is a 100% synthetic city. The air quality is awful, trees are a thing of the past and the sale of bottled purified air is booming. What’s more, people actually like it that way because they’ve been brainwashed into thinking that nature is an enemy by a billionaire who managed to turn... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:28:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3547/john-carter-epic-sci-fi-adventure/ The first film in what this reviewer hopes becomes a series, is an origin story setting up who John Carter is, how he got to Mars and how he managed to end their civil war. Mars, which the natives call Barsoom, is home to three different clans; the people of Helium, the people of Zodanga and the... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:35:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3531/one-for-the-money-dull-comedy-and-dull-romance-and-dull-action/ Stephanie Plum (Heigl) has just been laid off from her job, is behind on her rent and is basically in desperate need of some quick money. She takes a job as a recovery agent/bounty hunter, apprehending felons that have skipped out on bail. She discovers that the guy who broke her heart in high... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:27:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3527/j-edgar-dicaprio-shines-in-ambitious-biopic/ J. Edgar is the story of the FBI chief’s career from his start as an overenthusiastic loner to the head of the most powerful law enforcement agency in America. It shows how he took the FBI from a laughingstock into the powerful institution that it is today despite the media painting him as an... Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:34:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3515/11-11-11-confusing-and-religiously-themed-horror-film/ Joseph (Gibbs) loses his wife, son and faith in a house fire and subsequently starts to see the number 11-11 recurring in his life. It was the time his family died, it was the day his mother also died and it pops up in his nightmares; it is slowly driving him crazy. He gets a phone call from his... Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:24:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3504/colombiana-zoe-saldana-kicks-ass-in-a-rather-bland-film/ Ten-year-old Cataleya’s (Saldana) parents are murdered right in front of her by some Colombian gang members who are after a sim card full of important information. She manages to escape with the sim card and make her way over to her hit man uncle in Chicago with a burning desire to learn how to... Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:35:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3500/beauty-and-the-beast-3d-disney-classic-back-on-the-big-screen-in-3d/ Disney carries on in its mission to take money right out of our pockets with our full and willing cooperation. Beauty and the Beast, possibly Disney’s magnum opus, gets the 3D treatment and for those of you who saw The Lion King in 3D, you’ll be happy to know that the extra money is actually... Tue, 6 Mar 2012 17:26:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3492/this-means-war-rom-com-with-heavyweight-cast-and-lightweight-plot/ Tuck (Hardy) and FDR (Pine) are best buddies and CIA field agents. When an assignment goes wrong and they end up with a deranged mobster on their backs, they’re relegated to desk jobs. Their newfound spare time allows them to focus on non-violent pursuits such as online dating where Tuck meets... Mon, 5 Mar 2012 16:03:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3481/the-rum-diary-johnny-depp-hunter-s-thompson-affair-continues/ Kemp (Depp), a journalist with a bit of an alcohol problem, takes up a job at a rundown Puerto Rican newspaper. He runs into Sanderson (Eckhart); a morally-defunct, rich American who takes a liking to him and wants him to lend his writing skills to help rejuvenate tourism in Puerto Rico.... Sun, 4 Mar 2012 15:28:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3466/drive-gorgeous-and-brutal-thriller/ Drive is ultimately about a man who’s run afoul of the local mob through no direct responsibility of his own. Fearful for the safety of the people he loves, he’s spurred into action.     Despite being the lead, Gosling’s character doesn’t even get a name, which actually is highly fitting for his... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:06:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3458/journey-2-the-mysterious-island-goofy-cgi-adventure/ Sean (Hutcherson) intercepts a message from his missing, adventurer grandfather telling him that he’d found the mysterious island from the Jules Verne book. Armed with the island’s coordinates, he, along with his stepdad Hank (Johnson), sets out to find it. Along the way they pick up Gabato... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:39:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3450/hugo-scorseses-visually-stunning-ode-to-early-cinema/ Hugo (Butterfield) is an orphan boy living in a train station in 1930s Paris, winding the clocks and making sure they run smoothly as his father and uncle had taught him to do. In his spare time, he tries to fix an automaton that his father had been working on before he died by following the... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:38:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3440/ghost-rider-spirit-of-vengeance-fun-action-film-about-a-deranged-demon/ The devil, who, in his human manifestation, goes by the name Roarke (Hinds), has ordered his henchmen to kidnap a young boy named Danny (Riordan). This boy, who happens to be his son, is instrumental to a rite that has to be performed by a certain time and, if successful, will grant Roarke a... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:52:12 EET 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 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 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 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3383/safe-house-entertaining-but-predictable-action-movie/ Weston (Reynolds), a young CIA agent, wiles away his time looking after an empty safe house in Capetown, South Africa. Desperate for any way to prove himself, he’s left flat-footed when the CIA’s most wanted man, Tobin Frost (Washington), is apprehended and interrogated at the safe house.... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:55:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3371/star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace-3d-badly-aged-3d-reissue/ Jedi Knights Qui-Gon (Neeson) and Obi-Wan (McGregor) are sent to resolve a conflict between Queen Amidala (Portman), ruler of Naboo, and the trade federation who have blockaded her planet and plan to invade it. When their meeting with the trade federation ends with their near death at the hands... Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:44:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3361/the-devil-inside-exorcism-film-short-on-scares/ So you hear the words ‘found footage’, ‘exorcism’ and ‘low budget’ in the same sentence and you, rightfully, expect an awful horror movie that instead of scaring you, has you walking out with a migraine. If you walk into the cinema with this level of expectation, The Devil Inside is a welcome... Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:42:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3350/chronicle-teens-with-superpowers/ Power makes people do strange things. They get drunk on the feeling of superiority that it conjures up and foster the belief that they’re entitled to treat people like crap. Chronicle tells the story of a high school loser who suddenly finds himself endowed with the power to retaliate. Andrew... Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:22:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3348/geddo-habibi-cringingly-irritating-egyptian-comedy/ Fekreya (Boshra) is a British-raised Egyptian who insists on being called Vicky. Completely broke and out of her job after the stock market crash, she decides visit her estranged grandfather Hussein (Yaseen), who is on his deathbed in Egypt. As his sole heir, she stands to inherit a fortune which... Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:38:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3331/banat-el-am-egyptian-gender-switching-comedy/ The Shanab family home, which they bought from the Hanche family decades ago, is a blight upon their existence. Whenever anyone tries to sell the house, they’re afflicted with some terrible misfortune, the most notable of which is the death of almost the entire family by electrocution. The only... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:36:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3329/the-grey-bleak-story-of-arctic-survival/ The Grey takes ‘survival of the fittest’ to a whole other level. Seven men survive a plane crash in a desolate part of Alaska and must now choose their preferred method of dying; the cold, starvation, injuries, drowning, falling off of cliffs or the most threatening of them all; wolves with... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:18:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3320/contraband-incomprehensible-action-film-about-smuggling/ Chris (Wahlberg) is a retired, world-class smuggler. Succeeded by his highly incompetent brother-in-law, Andy (Jones), he’s dragged back into the game again when Andy’s run goes horribly wrong and he ends up owing the local kingpin, Tim (Ribisi), a rather large six-figure sum of money. With Tim... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:30:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3287/a-monster-in-paris-immensely-charming-animation/ It’s the year 1910; the Seine is overflowing and Paris is drowning. Shy filmmaker Emile (Harrington), and cocky inventor Raoul (Goldberg), get into trouble while delivering a parcel to a genius scientist’s lab. Instead of the scientist, they find his pet monkey waiting for them with orders to... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:03:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3278/underworld-awakening-flashy-vampires-and-werewolves/ The fourth film in the Underworld series, Awakening starts off with the vampire and lycan communities being exposed and the humans declaring an all-out war against them. During the purge, vampire Selene (Beckinsale) and hybrid Michael are taken captive and cryogenically frozen. Selene awakens... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:19:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3253/omar-and-salma-3-silly-but-funny-egyptian-romantic-comedy/ In this latest instalment, Omar (Hosny) and Salma’s (Ezz El Din) marriage has stagnated. Omar sleeps all day, hangs out with his friends all night and lives off of his dad’s money. He also happens to be obsessed with the idea of pursuing a music career and singing Egyptian shaabi music. This,... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:14:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3241/black-gold-oil-and-desert-and-arabs-and-lots-of-drama-in-between/ Black Golddeals with the effect of the discovery of oil wells on the yellow strip; a section of the Gulf common to two warring tribes headed by men with opposing world views. One tribe is headed by Amar (Strong) while the other is ruled by Nesib (Banderas). The latter is a modern thinker and will... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:09:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3226/the-thing-unremarkable-alien-horror-flick/ A bunch of scientists in Antarctica discover an underground lair and an unidentifiable creature frozen in the ice. They drill through the ice to get a DNA sample and in the process, unwittingly awaken the beast. It starts to pick the scientists off one by one by eating them, copying their DNA and... Mon, 9 Jan 2012 16:16:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3208/wahed-saheeh-drama-about-the-perfect-wife-and-unrequited-love/ Ridiculously translated into ‘A Whole One’, Wahed Saheeh isn’t a romance as much as it is a film about unrequited love.Abdullah (Salama) is the ultimate playboy. He’s also an arrogant douchebag but he’s charming, rich and successful, so girls fling themselves at him anyway. Wahed Saheeh recounts... Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:06:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3175/the-darkest-hour-tame-alien-apocalypse-flick/ Natalie (Thirlby), Anne (Taylor), Sean (Hirsch) and Ben (Minghella) meet in a bar in Moscow where they’re suddenly bombarded by a downfall of golden, writhing, glowing orbs raining down on them from the sky. After the initial feeling of wonder, all hell breaks loose as these aliens vanish and... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:53:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3167/immortals-ancient-greece-goes-hollywood-in-brutal-action-film/ Theseus (Cavill) is a Greek mortal. Born to a single mother as a result of a rape, his social status in his village is slightly lower than the donkeys'. His village is next in line in King Hyperion’s (Rourke) search for the legendary Epirus Bow, the only weapon that can free the Titans and kill... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:22:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3161/sherlock-holmes-a-game-of-shadows-heavy-on-action-and-light-on-plot/ Holmes (Downey Jr.) and Watson (Law) have reached the end of their partnership. Watson’s getting married and, as a consequence, Holmes is feeling rather abandoned. Holmes uncovers an evil plot by their arch nemesis Professor James Moriarty (Harris) to break out a world war by escalating tensions... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:20:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3152/arthur-christmas-hilarious-animated-christmas-film/ Father Christmas’s job is handed down throughout the generations from father to son. Our current Santa, Malcolm (Broadbent), has had a pretty great run yet is unwilling to relinquish his position to his eldest son Steve (Laurie), who would kill for the title. Under Steve’s influence, however, the... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:32:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3144/where-do-we-go-now-light-but-profound-film-on-religious-sectarianism/ This film tells the story of a small village in Lebanon around the turn of this century. Their only connection to the outside world is through a treacherous walk over a rickety stone bridge and they barely have access to television and radio reception. The whole village relies on two boys who... Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:30:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3138/the-muppets-brilliant-and-old-fashioned-feel-good-fun/ The Muppets is joy in the form of film; it provoked sing-alongs, clapping, cheering, arm waving and spontaneous dancing in the cinema at the time of this review. And this was by people over the age of ten. It completely lacks cynicism and its relentless optimism and hopefulness will warm the... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:39:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3116/seeking-justice-tense-and-unsettling-thriller/ Batman’s whole shtick was that he was sick of seeing Gotham turn into a cesspool of crime with the police just standing around twiddling their thumbs. Driven by his desire to avenge his murdered parents, he decided to take matters into his own hands and dole out justice his way. Seeking Justice... Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:27:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3112/mission-impossible-ghost-protocol-heaps-of-fun-and-awesome-stunts/ When Ethan (Cruise) and his team, Jane (Patton) and Benji (Pegg) bungle an assignment to steal some papers from the Kremlin, the building’s subsequent bombing is blamed on them and tensions between Russia and the US reach an all-time high. The US president issues a Ghost Protocol, which basically... Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:18:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3101/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-chip-wrecked-squeaky-singing-and-cheesy-puns/ Right before the International Music Awards, at which they’re scheduled to perform, Alvin (Long) and the chipmunks go on a holiday cruise with their father/manager Dave (Lee). Alvin’s mischievous ways end up with the six chipmunks flung overboard, clinging to a kite for dear life. They wash up... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:09:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3089/moneyball-underdog-fights-the-system/ Billy Beane (Pitt) is the general manager of the Oakland Athletics, a baseball team with the lowest budget in the entire league. The team makes it all the way to the last game of the season where they lose and suddenly they’re back at square one again; except this time, their three star players... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:04:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3077/new-years-eve-awful-and-insipid-celebrity-crammed-film/ So it seems like original stories are rather hard to come by nowadays, which explains the rash of sequels and remakes that we’re being subjected to. Well this whole cram-as-many-celebrities-as-you-can-into-the-film-and-forget-about-the-plot formula can now take its place alongside the esteemed... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:12:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3076/tahrir-2011-the-good-and-the-bad-and-and-the-politician-excellent-documentary/ Based on a subject that we’re all intimately acquainted with, Tahrir 2011 is an insanely engaging documentary. No scratch that; it’s super interesting, period. Divided into three sections, each directed by a different person, the film explores the 18 days of Tahrir (The Good), the police and... Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:33:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3068/asmaa-anti-prejudice-film-about-aids-in-egypt/ Asmaa (Sabri) has AIDS. She also has a gall bladder that’s acting up and ironically enough, it may just kill her before the AIDS does. She goes from doctor to doctor, trying to find someone willing to remove her gall bladder. She’s met with rejection and fear by the professionals who refuse to... Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:29:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3051/jack-and-jill-a-mess-of-a-comedy/ Adam Sandler’s films are generally hit and miss. You never really know whether you’re getting a solid comedy or a stinking dud. Jack and Jill is solidly in the latter category and in fact, it’s the collection’s crown jewel. Sandler plays both of the identical twins, Jack and Jill. Jack has a... Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:55:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3035/happy-feet-two-uneven-animated-musical/ In a colony of singing, dancing penguins, Mumble (Wood) the talented tap dancer from the first film and Gloria (Pink), his gifted singer wife, now have a son called Erik (Acres), the only penguin who can neither dance nor sing. Devoid of any other talents, Erik becomes something of an outcast.... Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:36:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3021/tower-heist-entertaining-action-comedy/ Josh Kovacs (Stiller) works as a manager in The Tower, a really swanky block of flats. The very wealthy residents are completely dependent on the all-encompassing service they receive from Kovacs and his team of doormen, housekeepers and receptionists, who know everything about the tenants’... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:39:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3014/i-dont-know-how-she-does-it-gratingly-outdated-comedy-about-working-mums/ Kate (Parker) is a financial analyst with two kids and an out-of-work husband (Kinnear) that she has to juggle around her hectic, interstate work schedule. She tries to keep both sides of her life together as she powers through the biggest deal of her career while struggling with feelings of... Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:18:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/3004/straw-dogs-suspense-less-thriller-remake/ David (Marsden) and Amy (Bosworth) move into her childhood home, which is now vacant and slightly damaged after Hurricane Katrina, for a couple of weeks to work on a film script. Amy’s hometown is the kind where everyone knows each other and the biggest event is the high-school football games.... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:16:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2979/puss-in-boots-badass-animated-kitties/ Puss (Banderas) grew up in an orphanage where he met his best friend Humpty Dumpty (Galifianakis). Together, they dreamed of finding Jack and the Beanstalk’s magic beans, which would lead them to a veritable treasure trove of golden eggs and the goose that lays them. These eggs would make them... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:42:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2966/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-part-1-plenty-of-angst-and-little-inspiration/ This instalment of The Twilight Saga consists of the first half of the fourth book telling of Bella (Stewart) and Edward’s (Pattinson) wedding, honeymoon, Bella’s surprise pregnancy, her very bloody labour and finally ending with her transformation into a vampire. As usual, Stewart and Pattinson... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:14:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2933/amn-dawlat-uneven-egyptian-comedy/ Hamada Helal stars as Hossam El Farshooti, an unwilling Amn El Dawla (Egyptian State Security) officer whose star is rising due to a number of lucky accidents. His latest mission is to guard a politician’s five kids and their senile granny who are being threatened by a terrorist group who want... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 5:27:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2932/x-large-misguided-but-cute-romantic-comedy/ Ahmed Helmy plays Magdy, an overweight man with a bunch of female friends who all see him as one of the girls, i.e. he’s about as sexually appealing to them as a teddy bear. All he wants is a woman who can see past his ‘unsightly’ exterior and see him for who he is inside. He reconnects with Dina... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 5:26:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2934/cima-ali-baba-unconventional-egyptian-comedy/ Cima Ali Baba is made up of two separate films, the first being the Star Wars style ‘Go and Kill Them All’, and the second being ‘The Cock in the Nest’.  Mekki stars in the first film as Hazal’om, a human being who has been abducted from planet Earth by three corrupt government officials on... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 9:40:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2927/the-adventures-of-tintin-breathtaking-animation/ Tintin (Bell) is a highly inquisitive journalist. He comes across a model of a boat at a flea market and buys it. His curiosity is peaked when a succession of people offer to buy the model at any price which he refuses. His boat is stolen after he finds an old scroll hidden in the mast. He... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:15:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2920/kaf-el-amar-highly-melodramatic-khaled-youssef-film/ Amar (Amer) is a widow with five grown sons living in Upper Egypt. She suffers from a stroke that leaves her on her deathbed. Her final wish before she dies is to see her five sons, who have all moved to Cairo, together again. It’s now up to her eldest, Zikry (Saleh) to track down his four... Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:47:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2892/hoodwinked-too-hood-vs-evil-3d-badly-animated-kids-film/ Granny has been kidnapped while on a mission to save Hansel and Gretel from being turned into pie. Red Riding Hood, who was away studying, returns to save her, aided by her sidekicks Wolf, with whom she has a love-hate relationship, and Twitchy, a hyperactive squirrel. Red and the gang discover... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:26:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2878/footloose-fun-and-modern-remake-of-80s-dance-classic/ When his mother suddenly dies, Big-city kid Ren (Wormald) moves to the small town of Bomont to live with his aunt. He is astonished to find that the law in Bomont enforces a curfew for minors and prohibits loud music and public dancing after a car crash three years ago had killed five seniors... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:49:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2865/in-time-sci-fi-version-of-robin-hood/ In Time takes place in an alternative universe where people don’t age past twenty five, at which point the countdown clock on their arms activate, and they have but a year left to live unless they earn more time. Wages are earned in time: the rich can loiter indefinitely, while the poor toil day... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:13:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2860/the-conspirator-a-fascinating-historical-courtroom-drama/ The Conspiratoris a dramatization of the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. All of the assassins except for one were rounded up and hauled off to jail. Lumped in with them was the mother of the assassin that got away, Mary Surratt (Wright). Charged with conspiring to kill the... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:09:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2852/trespass-stretched-out-heist-flick/ Nicolas Cage plays Kyle, a diamond dealer who, unbeknownst to his wife Sarah (Kidman) and daughter Avery (Liberato), is broke. His family life isn’t going too well either. His preoccupation with work is costing him his wife, who is close to giving up on trying to bridge the gulf between them, and... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:49:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2844/paranormal-activity-3-tense-horror-prequel/ Set in the late 80s, Paranormal Activity 3 is a prequel to the previous two films in the franchise. It shows Katie and Kristi as kids haunted by a demonic spirit called Toby. At first, their mother Julie (Bitter) and her boyfriend Dennis (Smith) assume that Toby is a figment of Kristi’s... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:54:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2837/the-lion-king-3d-relive-the-disney-classic-in-all-its-majesty/ Full disclosure: This reviewer is a huge Disney fan, especially when it comes to their classic musicals. Before going to see the film, this reviewer was irked at Disney. Releasing The Lion King in 3D was almost tantamount to a confession that they were incapable of making any more films that were... Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:16:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2829/contagion-snoozy-and-overcrowded-action-film/ Swine flu and bird flu have combined and mutated into a highly contagious virus that kills one out of every four people, throwing scientists, doctors and politicians into a tizzy as they try to contain the epidemic while tracking down its source and developing an effective vaccine before all... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:22:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2790/johnny-english-reborn-a-comedy-thats-more-absurd-than-funny/ Johnny (Atkinson), a disgraced MI-7 agent is called back into the fray again to thwart a plot to assassinate the Chinese prime minister. He discovers the existence of a trio of double agent assassins who go by the name of Vortex; one from the CIA, one from KGB and the third from MI-7. He has to... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:05:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2784/real-steel-triumph-of-a-robot-boxing-underdog/ Washed up boxer and absentee father Charlie (Jackman) is saddled with his kid Max (Goyo) when his mother dies. As a way out of his colossal financial problems and as a way to get rid of the kid, he agrees to sign over custody to Max’s aunt for a hundred grand and as long as Max spends a month... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:40:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2780/warrior-emotional-and-physical-rollercoaster/ Brendan (Edgerton) and Tommy (Hardy) are two estranged brothers and sons to an abusive, alcoholic boxer father, Paddy (Nolte), who trained them both in the art of fighting. They eventually give up their boxing aspirations, but Tommy wants to return to the ring, and enlists his father’s help in... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:18:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2773/cowboys-and-aliens-western-and-sci-fi-collide/ The title is a huge spoiler, which shows just how much of a plot this film has. Set in 1873, aliens want to take over Earth for its supply of gold. They swoop around in fancy alien planes blowing stuff up and abducting people to figure out the weaknesses of the human race. However, when they zoom... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:35:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2768/the-three-musketeers-highly-illogical-but-pretty-badass-adventure/ D’Artagnan (Lerman) is a poor country boy and son of a former musketeer with dreams of following in his father’s footsteps. He goes to Paris to join the musketeers, where he meets Athos (Macfadyen), Porthos (Stevenson) and Aramis (Evans), the three musketeers who inform him that their golden era... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:12:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2761/crazy-and-stupid-and-love-entertaining-and-touching-romantic-comedy/ Crazy, Stupid, Loverecounts three intertwined love stories spanning three different generations. First you have forty-something Cal (Carell) and Emily (Moore). Emily is cheating on Cal with David (Bacon) and wants a divorce. A distraught Cal meets the much younger ladies’ man Jacob (Gosling), who... Sun, 9 Oct 2011 16:25:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2739/the-change-up-a-good-natured-comedy/ The Change Up is an exercise in opposites. Dave (Bateman) is an overworked lawyer and family man, while his best friend Mitch (Reynolds) is a slacker actor. While peeing in a fountain and envying each others’ lives, they accidentally switch bodies and must go about as the other until they can... Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:13:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2734/abduction-sloppily-written-and-acted-action-film/ Opening shot: A car zooms down a tree lined road. A cute guy is seated on the front windshield laughing his head off, yelling at the driver to go faster. They reach the party. We get a round of fist bumps and a chorus of 'Man, you’re so crazy!' followed by 'I totally am, bro!' and a whole lot of... Mon, 3 Oct 2011 17:40:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2726/killer-elite-very-average-action-film/ Danny (Statham), formerly the best assassin in the business, has retired. His conscience just won’t allow him to kill people anymore. He’s been unwillingly sucked back into the game one last time to help out his old buddy Hunter (De Niro) who’s run afoul of a revenge-seeking Omani oil baron.... Sun, 2 Oct 2011 16:15:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2712/one-day-a-better-romance-than-most/ You know how a few years ago, you’d be hard pressed to find a girl who hadn’t seen The Notebook? Well, One Day could possibly take up that mantle, if the amount of females and young couples spotted at the cinema is any indication.Emma (Hathaway) and Dexter (Sturgess) get to know each other on... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:35:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2687/the-traveller-confusing-and-thought-provoking-egyptian-drama/ The Traveller is an Egyptian film that follows Hassan on three different days in his life in three different places. In Port Said 1948, Hassan (El Nabawy) meets Nura (Abdel Nour),who he initially charms but ultimately rapes aboard a ship. In Alexandria 1973, Nura’s daughter Nadia reaches out to a... Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:14:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2675/final-destination-5-more-terrible-ways-to-die-in-latest-horror-chapter/ Final Destination 5’s story begins when a bridge collapses, sending most of those on it crashing to their deaths. Sam (D’Agosto) has a premonition of the accident and manages to save a handful of his coworkers while the rest join the deceased masses. The survivors are reduced to a bundle of... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:51:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2666/ya-ana-ya-howa-a-jekyll-and-hyde-comedy/ Saeed (El Shafei) is a pushover man-child. He wears bright onesies to bed, has a Justin Bieber haircut, decorates his flat with pictures of Winnie the Pooh and watches cartoons while drinking milk. He’s in love with a woman called Gamila (El Baroudi) to whom he’s been sending anonymous love... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:15:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2651/shark-night-tame-horror-film-with-no-bite/ The story is the same old, same old. A bunch of good-looking college kids spend a few days by a lake and happen to get picked off, one by one, by a pack of sharks. Even the villains are nothing new. We have the money-grabbing sheriff who hates the rich kids (Logue), a crazy drunkard (Leonard) and... Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:02:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2650/bridesmaids-smart-comedy-that-wont-just-appeal-to-women/ This is a story about two lifelong best friends Annie (Wiig) and Lillian (Rudolph) whose lives are diverging wildly. Annie is broke, miserable and single while Lillian is happily engaged. Lillian chooses Annie to be her maid of honour, which is fine until she meets Helen (Byrne), a bridesmaid who... Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:19:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2637/spy-kids-all-the-time-in-the-world-a-fun-comedy-for-kids/ The fourth instalment in the Spy Kids franchise tells the story of the Wilson family. Wilbur (McHale) is a professional spyhunter who has never actually caught a spy. His rather precocious kids, Rebecca and Cecil, (Blanchard and Cook respectively) aren’t feeling the love. Their dad is always busy... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:23:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2598/share-el-haram-dire-cabaret-comedy/ Comedy flick Share’ El Haram (El Haram Street) tells the story of Zizi (Dina); a cabaret dancer who is part of a double act with singer Hommos (El Soghayar).Naturally, all eyes are on Zizi, and none more so than those of Adel (Labib); a promiscuous lawyer and regular at Zizi’s shows. Zizi is a... Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:11:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2588/the-smurfs-smurftastic-comedy-for-kids-only/ Belgium’s answer to Disney is the great Peyo; the brain behind The Smurfs. In its original form, the Smurfs started as a comic book series in the 1960s, and several spin-off comics, cartoons and endless lines of merchandising have all lead up to this; the ultimate big-budget Hollywood... Fri, 9 Sep 2011 17:38:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2580/captain-america-the-first-avenger-iconic-super-hero-on-the-big-screen/ It’s 1942, and the US is knee-deep in World War II. Having endured countless rejections for military duty, wiry-figured Steve Rogers (Evans) is given the chance of a lifetime in the form of Super Soldiers; a top-secret military experiment. Despite having the physique of a sickly 12-year-old girl,... Mon, 5 Sep 2011 14:56:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2574/conan-the-barbarian-shallow-remake-of-shallow-action-fantasy/ Jason Momoa is the lucky hunk chosen to star as this generation's Conan the Barbarian. Played famously by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1982, the tale of the legendary warrior begins with him as a young man with a traumatised childhood. With his mother having died giving birth to him, and his father... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:24:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2571/bibo-we-besheer-quirky-and-likeable-rom-com/ Besheer (Yaseen) works a Tanzanian translator for the Tanzanian coach of the Egyptian basketball team; a rather strange job to say the least. You’d think so, until you find out that Bibo (Shalaby) is a tabla player in a barely new musical group. It’s not just strange jobs that the two stars of... Sun, 4 Sep 2011 13:40:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2572/tek-tek-bom-another-mohamed-saad-slapstick-flick/ Mohamed Saad plays Tika, an underdog Egyptian who sells toys for a living. A poor but good man, Tika's story begins on his wedding night which turns from the happiest night of his life to the most devastating memory, as the January 25th revolution breaks out on the exact same night. The riots end... Fri, 2 Sep 2011 14:44:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2570/ana-badia-ya-wadia-lame-attempt-at-comedy/ Following the popular Melody Aflam ad campaign that resonated with audiences across Egypt for its hilarious catchphrases and spoofs of cult classic films, comes Ana Badi’a Ya Wadi’a.Produced by Melody Aflam, the film revolves around a big-hit producer, Tohamy (Kandeel), who is known in the film... Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:53:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2564/fright-night-3d-dark-humoured-horror/ Charlie Brewster (Yelchin) has everything going for him; he's popular, academically on the right track and has the hottest girl in school as his girlfriend. While everything is almost perfect, trouble then finds Brewster and his mother (Collette), when Jerry (Farrell) moves in next door. Having... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:17:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2531/rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-great-ape-action-blockbuster/ James Franco plays Will Rodman, a scientist developing a smart drug to help cure Alzheimer’s disease, which his father Charles (Lithgow) suffers from. Using chimpanzees as test subjects for his drug experimentation, Will is closing in on a final cure until an accident results in the death of one... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:49:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2350/the-ward-unoriginal-prototype-horror-film/ Set in the 1960s, The Ward tells the story of Kirsten; a young woman who wakes up to find herself in a psychiatric hospital with her body covered in bruises and cuts. Kirsten is housed in the room of a recently deceased patient, Tammy. The circumstances of Tammy’s death are unknown, and Kirsten... Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:00:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2332/zookeeper-frivolous-animal-comedy/ Griffin Keyes’ (James) love life has been on a downward slope since his relationship with the love of his life Stephanie (Bibb) ended some five years ago. He gets a chance to win her back, though; and he decides that step one of recovering the relationship is quitting his job as a... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:37:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2329/horrible-bosses-refreshing-and-intelligent-comedy/ Comedies are often dragged down by predictable plots that can be figured out a few minutes in or by the cast’s exaggerated acting that make them easily forgettable. So when a new comedy combines an interesting story with a genuinely funny cast, you should probably ignore those odds and take your... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:17:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2308/the-big-bang-average-mystery-thriller/ The Big Bang is a film noir-style thriller about Los Angeles private investigator, Ned Cruz (Banderas), who is hired by a recently paroled Russian boxer to locate his missing girlfriend Lexie (Guillory) and retrieve the US$30 million worth of diamonds that she took from him.Cruz’s quest to find... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:32:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2302/ezaet-hob-cliched-romantic-comedy-for-the-summer/ When Hassan (Salama) becomes helpless in his quest for the virtuous, perfect girl of his dreams, he refers to his best friends Bimbim (Edward) and Donia (Mona Halla) for help. The three friends work together in a radio station called ‘Sotna’. On the other side of the spectrum is Laila (Shalaby),... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:57:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2279/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-impressive-finale/ J.K. Rowling's ultimate adventure has finally arrived. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you may have seen or read one of the instalments in this international bestselling children’s fantasy fiction series. While Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 2 is actually... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2238/hanna-excellent-and-relentless-action-thriller/ As a young girl, seventeen-year-old Hanna (Ronan) was trained by her father Erik (Bana), a former CIA operative, to be a lethal assassin. Having lived in the wilderness of Finland since the age of two, she is taught not to rely on technology. After leaving his position, Erik becomes a target for... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2231/13-ensemble-thriller-lacks-consistency/ A desperate and naive young man named Vince (Riley) unwittingly assumes another man's identity only to be sucked into an underground world full of violence and money. Unaware of the consequences, Vince is quickly involved in a gambling ring like no other that he unwillingly becomes a huge part... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 0:09:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2225/honey-2-poor-dance-film-sequel/ Honey 2 is the second instalment of Jessica Alba's dance-themed chick-flick, Honey. This time around, the story revolves around seventeen-year-old Maria (Graham), who dreams of joining award-winning dance group 718. After getting turned down by Luis (Martinez), leader of 718 and ex-boyfriend, she... Thu, 7 Jul 2011 18:47:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2202/el-markeb-weakly-executed-drama/ The story of El Markeb revolves around a group of young and reckless friends who take a boat trip together behind their parents’ backs. Sailing into the middle of the sea, they engage in all sorts of outrageous debauchery. Karma seemingly hits them hard, though; as the boat’s captain dies,... Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:58:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2189/larry-crowne-big-stars-in-predictable-yet-charming-comedy/ When Larry Crowne (Hanks), a very successful salesman, suddenly finds himself jobless, he decides to enrol in a local community college. Looking forward to starting from scratch, Crowne quickly blends in with the crowd and easily makes friends. He also finds himself attracted to his professor... Sun, 3 Jul 2011 18:14:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2178/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-disappointing-end-to-trilogy/ During the Apollo 11 mission to the moon in the 1960s, Neil Armstrong and his fellow astronauts come across the wreckage of the last escaping Cybertronian spacecraft, the Ark, which crash-landed on the dark side of the moon. Onboard was Sentinel Prime, Optimus Prime's mentor and former Autobot... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:06:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2168/cars-2-fun-and-action-packed-sequel/ Cars 2 picks up right where the original Cars left off, whereas this time around, the animation mainly focuses on Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) as the lead character. When Mater travels overseas to help his buddy Lightning McQueen (Wilson) in racing against the best cars in the world and winning... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:17:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2157/mr-poppers-penguins-average-family-comedy/ Successful realtor Thomas Popper (Carrey) struggles with his responsibilities as a parent on account of his own father, an explorer, being absent throughout his childhood. Today, Thomas is just about to close in on a major deal in buying a famous old restaurant owned by Mrs. Van Gundy (Lansbury),... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:01:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2150/bad-teacher-enjoyable-diaz-driven-comedy/ Elizabeth Halsey (Diaz) is a bad teacher. She couldn’t care less about her personal image, behaviour and least of all, her students' education. Her pursuit of happiness revolves around finding a wealthy man who will cater to her superficial needs. So when her rich fiancée dumps her, Elizabeth has... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:22:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2137/last-night-intelligent-and-subtle-drama/ Romantic drama Last Night follows the lives of professionally successful couple Michael (Worthington) and Joanna Reed (Knightley). At a party, Joanna notices that Michael is paying particular attention to his attractive colleague Laura (Mendes), and she accuses him of being a bit too friendly... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:10:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2127/el-feel-fel-mandeel-unoriginal-spy-comedy/ The story of this latest Egyptian comedy revolves around Saeed (Zakaria), an ambitious fruit seller who wants to be much more, and dreams of being part of the country’s secret service. Saeed's prayers are answered when he is in fact recruited to be a spy, unbeknownst to him that he is just a... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:28:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2110/super-8-old-school-sci-fi-fails-to-amaze/ In a small town in Ohio in 1979,  thirteen-year-old Joe Lamb (Courtney) is coming to terms with the sudden death of his mother. A few months on, he and his friends witness a fatal train accident while filming a low-budget zombie film. In the wreckage, they discover masses of small strange silver... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:45:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2106/samy-oxyde-al-carbone-tired-and-silly-slapstick-comedy/ Samy (Ramzi) is a jobless playboy, who spends his time wasting money and chasing women. Then he meets and falls for Gihan (Dorra), a hardcore social activist who regularly organises protests and despises egocentric, wealthy people like him. In order to impress her, Samy does what any man in his... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:59:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2099/green-lantern-disappointing-comic-book-crossover/ Cocky U.S Air Force test pilot Hal Jordan's (Reynolds) life is changed forever when he witnesses to a UFO crash. After rescuing the creature inside, he’s given a ring that grants him extraordinary powers. Accepting this unknown quest, Hal is introduced to an outer-space network of  peer... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:44:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2089/sarkhat-namla-definitely-not-the-official-film-of-the-revolution/ Sarkhat Namla revolves around the economic differences in Egypt seen through the eyes of Gouda (Abdel Gelil), an Egyptian contractor who was wrongly imprisoned in Iraq. The film tries to address the issues that Egyptians have been faced with in increasing economic difficulties such as the... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:36:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2079/trust-powerful-and-emotional-cautionary-drama/ When their 14-year-old daughter Annie (Liberato) meets a boy online, parents Will (Owen) and Lynn (Keener) are left completely in the dark as a relationship begins to develop. Several months of online chatting and phone calls pass before Annie’s boyfriend Charlie confesses that he lied about his... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:56:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2072/the-hole-harmless-but-enjoyable-fantasy-thriller/ Forced to leave the big city, Dane (Massoglia) and his younger brother Lucas (Gamble) move to a small town with their mother Susan (Polo), where she starts a new job. Upon their arrival, they are challenged with adjusting to their old and creepy mansion of a new home. After befriending their... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:49:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2066/something-borrowed-predictable-romantic-comedy/ This latest romantic comedy tells the story of Rachel (Goodwin); a talented attorney at a big law firm. Although she’s been single for a while and has trouble finding the right man, she's nonetheless happy for her best friend Darcy (Hudson), who gets engaged to her high-school crush, Dex... Thu, 9 Jun 2011 18:20:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2054/el-fagoumi-weak-adaptation-of-ahmed-fouad-negms-life/ El Fagoumi is based on the true story of legendary Egyptian poet, Ahmed Fouad Negm (El Sawy) and how he became a literary icon and a voice for resistance over the decades. It takes place in the politically turbulent 1950s. Negm meets and befriends another iconic figure, the lyricist and oud... Thu, 9 Jun 2011 18:56:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2045/blitz-slow-london-crime-drama/ Based on a book by the same author who wrote the novel on which London Boulevard was based , Blitz is the story of detective sergeant Tom Brant (Statham), an edgy, alcoholic police officer that doesn’t play by the rules. Serial killer Barry Weiss (Gillen), who calls himself the ‘Blitz’, starts... Mon, 6 Jun 2011 18:48:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2033/kung-fu-panda-2-fun-animated-action-sequel/ After becoming the Dragon Warrior, Po (Black) is now living a life that he could never have imagined. Between cooking noodles in his dad’s restaurant and mastering the art of Kung Fu, Po protects his peaceful village with the help of the unstoppable Furious Five – Tigress (Jolie), Crane (Cross),... Sun, 5 Jun 2011 14:23:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2029/x-men-first-class-excellent-x-men-prequel/ X-Men: First Class is a prequel to the popular X-Men series and is based on the famous Marvel comic books. The film is set during the height of the Cold War, where the Cuban missile crisis is a looming US threat. On his quest for revenge against those responsible for his parents’ death during the... Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:26:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2023/tomorrow-and-when-the-war-began-unrealistic-war-drama/ Based on a novel by John Marsden, Tomorrow, When the War Began is an intense drama about a group of eight teenage friends in a sleepy Australian town. In an attempt to escape the monotony of their lives, they decide to go on a camping trip together. During their first night of camping, lead... Wed, 1 Jun 2011 16:42:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2008/water-for-elephants-magical-romantic-drama/ When his parents are killed in a car accident, Jacob Jankowski (Pattinson) is left with his life in tatters. Unable to continue his education, he joins the Benzini Brothers’ Circus to take care of the animals. Hired by the circus's owner and ringmaster, August (Waltz), Jacob becomes engrossed... Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:33:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/2002/priest-average-vampire-blockbuster/ Having played an albino Opus Dei assassin in The Da Vinci Code (2006), and the Angel Michael in Legion (2009), Paul Bettany returns once again to virtue in Priest as the title character. Set in an alternate world where humans and vampires are at odds, this supernatural thriller tells the story of... Sun, 29 May 2011 16:51:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1995/the-hangover-part-ii-badly-recycled-comedy-formula/ The Hangover Part II picks up  where the first one ended. This time around, Phil (Cooper), Stu (Helms), Alan (Galifianakis), and Doug (Bartha) head off to exotic Thailand where they plan to celebrate Stu’s wedding to Lauren (Chung). To play it safe, they all decide that it’s best to have a... Thu, 26 May 2011 19:00:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1971/the-spy-next-door-another-unoriginal-comedy-from-chan/ The Spy Next Door stars Jackie Chan as Bob Ho, a top spy at the CIA who decides to put an end to his espionage career and settle down with his girlfriend Gillian (Valletta). She happens to also be his next-door neighbour, and Bob must gain the approval of her three young kids for the relationship... Mon, 23 May 2011 17:07:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1968/pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-stranger-tides-tired-formula/ In the fourth instalment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) arrives in London looking for a man who has been impersonating him. He is quickly found and detained by King George II, who demands that he join an expedition to find the Fountain of Youth before the... Sun, 22 May 2011 17:50:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1962/london-boulevard-crime-drama-that-misses-the-mark/ Based on a novel, London Boulevard tells the story of Mitchel (Farrell), who is released from prison and dreads his inevitable encounter with the criminal roots of his past. As much as he tries to avoid trouble, he falls right in when he becomes romantically involved with Charlotte (Knightley), a... Thu, 19 May 2011 18:11:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1948/the-company-men-hopeful-drama-full-of-solid-acting/ Just when everything is going smoothly, Bobby Walker (Affleck) suddenly finds himself at a dead end in his life when he gets fired by his company, which is downsizing due to the financial crisis affecting the whole USA. Along with his fellow co-workers Phil (Cooper) and Gene (Lee Jones), the... Tue, 17 May 2011 18:30:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1938/ironclad-historical-adventure-thats-light-on-the-adventure/ As a historical account, Ironclad tells the story of a group heroic warriors who stood up against King John in order to defend the castle of Rochester amidst a civil war In England.Set in 1215, the story revolves around the hated and reviled King John (Giamatti). Drunk and reckless, he refuses to... Sun, 15 May 2011 16:03:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1934/paul-fun-alien-comedy-full-of-slapstick-humour/ On a quest for the perfect vacation, two best friends, Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Frost) head for a long awaited road trip during which they intend to visit alien landmarks such as Area 51. While on the road, they come across an unexpected car crash that comes out of nowhere. As they... Thu, 12 May 2011 15:32:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1929/sucker-punch-dark-action-packed-fantasy-thriller/ Sucker Punch is basically another epic adventure by acclaimed director Zack Snyder (300), who has proven to be one of the best directors in terms of brilliantly mixing slow-motioned action with mind-blowing fantasy.In Sucker Punch, Babydoll (Browning) suffers from an abusive stepfather, who has... Wed, 11 May 2011 16:08:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1921/love-and-other-impossible-pursuits-a-sappy-soap-opera/ Based on Ayelet Waldman’s best-selling novel, Emilia Greenleaf (Portman) is an aspiring associate lawyer whose life turns upside down when she falls in love with her work colleague, Jack Woolf (Cohen) who is married to Carolyne (Kudrow) and a father to seven-year-old William (Charlie Tahan). When... Tue, 10 May 2011 17:45:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1910/fast-five-loaded-with-fun-action/ Fast Five’s story picks up exactly where the fourth sequel to The Fast and the Furious ended. When Dominic Toretto (Diesel) is sentenced to prison, former federal agent Brian O’Conner (Walker) and Dom’s sister Mia (Brewster) help him escape before he even ends up behind bars. The three make their... Sun, 8 May 2011 18:11:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1903/valley-of-the-wolves-palestine-focus-on-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/ Valley of the Wolves: Palestine is the latest instalment of a popular and successful film series in Turkey. In this sequel, the story focuses on a team of Turkish operatives on a mission to avenge the deaths of the aid workers killed by Israeli commandos in the flotilla that was bound to... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1885/scream-4-the-best-of-all-scream-sequels/ As the heroine of the Scream series, Sidney Prescott (Campbell) has now overcome the tragedies of her past, and is the author of a self-help book. On her book tour, Sidney revisits the town of Woodsboro where all the murders took place, and is reunited with Sheriff Dewey (Arquette) and Gale... Tue, 3 May 2011 18:42:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1878/red-riding-hood-average-blend-of-fantasy-and-horror/ In this latest fantasy tale set during the 1300s, Valerie (Seyfried) is a young woman caught in a love triangle. Although she’s deeply in love with her childhood friend Peter (Fernandez), her parents make arrangements for her to marry the wealthy Henry (Irons). When she and Peter are left with no... Mon, 2 May 2011 16:27:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1870/the-lincoln-lawyer-mcconaugheys-return-to-lawyer-thrillers/ Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by the same name, Mick Haller (McConaughey) is a Los Angeles criminal defence lawyer with a smooth style of his own, where he handles his business from the back of his Lincoln Continental Sedan.Given the fact that he’s already won a fair number of... Sun, 1 May 2011 16:00:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1841/thor-quality-superhero-film/ There are several promising superhero flicks to be released in cinemas this summer, starting with Thor. Luckily for Egyptian cinemas, the film was released in Cairo prior to its May 6th release in US cinemas, which gives us a head start on checking out one of the most anticipated films of... Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:42:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1823/the-roommate-exciting-tagline-and-unimpressive-film/ When students go to college, they don’t pick their roommates; roommates are picked for them. In The Roommate, Sara (Kelly) is a student who just got into a new college and dreams of becoming a famous designer. As she arrives on campus, her social life is instantly boosted when she’s invited to a... Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1818/rio-yet-another-surprising-hit-animation/ From the producers of the Ice Age trilogy comes the new animated feature Rio. Set in Brazil’s city of Rio de Janeiro, this newest adventure-comedy revolves around Blu (Eisenberg), a rare macaw that appears to be the last of his kind. It doesn’t seem to bother him, though; as Blu is living the... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:03:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1802/boogeyman-3-theres-a-reason-why-this-went-straight-to-dvd/ When college student Audrey (Sanderson) witnesses what she thinks is a boogeyman in her closet, she calls up the college radio station and tells the show host Sarah (Cahill) about the incident. Sarah doesn’t believe her and thinks she’s suicidal. Arriving at her place, she finds Audrey being... Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:36:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1792/hop-fun-animation-for-kids-only/ It’s usually a delight when studios blend today’s exceptional state-of-the-art animation with live action. Hop combines both factors in a surely impressive way. It’s a holiday family-oriented comedy about E.B. (voiced by Brand), the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. Ever since he was little,... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:20:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1730/the-adjustment-bureau-intelligent-and-slow-paced-thriller/ When it comes to your destiny, is it meant to be or controlled by a far more powerful force that’s unknown to the human race? The Adjustment Bureau is about a man who defies his very own fate in order to pursue the woman of his dreams, even when he knows it might bring both their careers to an... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:11:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1725/rango-2011s-best-animation-so-far/ In this computer-animated Western comedy directed by Gore Verbinski, Rango (Depp) is a chameleon who aspires to be a theatrical performer if only given a chance to play the part, whatever role it would be. However, with a series of sudden events, he ends up stranded in the middle of the Mojave... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:55:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1721/hall-pass-farrelly-brothers-latest-lewd-comedy/ Rick (Wilson) and Fred (Sudeikis) are best friends who have been married for years and are beginning to get restless about their monogamous lives and miss being single. Sensing their restlessness, their wives (Fischer and Applegate) grant them the chance of their lifetime. In order to save their... Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:06:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1719/the-eagle-roman-epic-with-weak-lead-actor/ Based on a novel by Rosemary Sutcliff, The Eagle focuses on a young Roman soldier Marcus Aquila (Tatum), the son of the leader of the Ninth Legion.Twenty years ago, the legion mysteriously disappeared in Northern England with thousands of men. To find out the truth behind his father's... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:49:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1718/justin-bieber-never-say-never-for-bieber-fans-only/ Directed by Jon Chu (Step Up2 and 3D), Never Say Never is a 3D documentary that follows the young pop star Justin Bieber with some footage of performances both on and off stage from his 2010 concert tour. It also features some of today’s famous pop artists, such as Usher, Miley Cyrus, Jaden... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1714/the-grudge-3-worst-sequel-in-the-grudge-series/ The Grudge 3 consists of two plots melded into one. Jake (Knight) is a young boy held in a mental institution due to his belief that a ghost is haunting him. When he is suddenly found murdered in his own cell, his therapist Dr. Sullivan (Smith) decides to investigate the details of his... Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:33:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1710/battle-los-angeles-melodramatic-alien-invasion-film/ When a sudden alien attack strikes off the coast of California, the US army is unable to stop it. As the fighting continues, an inexperienced army unit is sent to rescue a group of survivors stuck somewhere in the city of Los Angeles.The military group is led by Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz... Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:00:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1703/euc-weak-remake-of-us-college-comedy/ Omar (Kasim) and his best friend (Salam) find themselves in deep trouble after graduating from high school with extremely low grades that won’t get them into any universities in Egypt. So, they turn to their best friend Moody (Abed) to help them create a fake university called EUC with a fake... Thu, 7 Apr 2011 17:39:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1684/no-strings-attached-romantic-comedy-minus-the-comedy/ Adam (Kutcher) and Emma (Portman) are two old friends who accidently reunite after years apart. After waking up one morning together, they want to meet again and give their no-strings-attached fling another go. So they agree on a set of rules to maintain the spark between them, without it... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 17:20:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1662/solitary-man-another-average-douglas-film/ Solitary Man revolves around Ben Kalmen (Douglas), a 60-year-old car dealer that wasted away all of his accomplishments on bad business decisions and indiscretions. After his divorce from Nancy (Sarandon), his college sweetheart, Ben has started indulging his indiscrete impulses, not caring about... Mon, 4 Apr 2011 16:30:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1652/source-code-intelligent-and-thought-provoking-thriller/ In order to prevent a commuter train from exploding, army helicopter pilot Captain Colter Stevens (Gyllenhaal) must be sent back in time on that train to try and locate the bomb and its bomber.Colter wakes up to find that he’s part of an experimental military program called Source Code, which... Sun, 3 Apr 2011 15:46:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1644/my-bloody-valentine-3d-silly-horror-film-in-3d/ In a small town called Harmony, Tom Hanniger (Ackles) is a coal miner who accidentally causes a tragic accident in a tunnel, leaving five men dead and the only survivor, Harry Warden (Walters), in a permanent coma. Exactly one year after the accident, on Valentine’s Day, Harry wakes up thirsty... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:13:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1620/the-father-and-the-foreigner-amr-wakeds-italian-endeavour/ Diego (Gassman) is a simple public officer at a busy Rome office, who meets a Syrian man, Walid (Waked), at the rehabilitation centre where they both take their handicapped sons for treatment.Walid is devastated when he realizes that his son Youssef (who is younger and more severely handicapped... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 16:37:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1616/twelve-insight-into-the-lives-of-privileged-nyc-teens/ Director Joel Schumacher’s latest thriller Twelve follows White Mike (Crawford), who drops out of school after the death of his mother to be a successful drug dealer in New York City’s Upper East Side. Even though Mike doesn’t smoke or even do drugs, he makes huge profits by supplying drugs to... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:14:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1612/unknown-another-neeson-action-thriller/ Dr. Martin Harris (Neeson) is a scientist who travels to Berlin with his wife to attend a Biotech seminar. He ends up in a coma after his taxi drives off a bridge into a river, and he wakes up four days later to find that his own wife (Jones) doesn’t know who he is and she’s with a man (Quinn)... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:19:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1601/mars-needs-moms-weak-3d-kids-animation/ In this 3D computer-animated sci-fi film, young Milo (Green) is your typical teenager: interested in his hobbies and passions such as video games and zombies and less so in chores like taking out the garbage and eating his broccoli). And of course, as most kids behave, he doesn't appreciate the... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:28:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1598/big-mommas-painful-to-watch/ After witnessing a murder, FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Lawrence) finds out that the only way to protect his teenage stepson Trent (T. Jackson) is by going undercover as Big Momma and dressing up Trent as her niece, Charmaine. While the investigations take place, they hide in an all-girls performing... Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:22:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1589/the-crazies-intelligent-horror-remake/ The Crazies is a remake of George Romeo’s film in 1972 about a small town where citizens suddenly suffer from brutal insanity after drinking its infected water. Sheriff David (Olyphant) tries to figure out the source of this crisis as hundreds of the town’s people become infected. It’s not long... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:44:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1584/streetdance-3d-britains-version-of-step-up-3d/ In StreetDance 3D, a group of London street dancers lose their main dancer to a rival dance gang and subsequently lose their rehearsal space. After trying to find a new location and raise money, they manage to secure a rehearsal space at a ballet school, thanks to one of its teachers, Helena... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:05:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1579/skyline-one-of-the-worst-films-in-existence/ Just as the poster shows, Skyline’s plot starts with strange blue lights descending on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people out in the open areas where the extraterrestrial alien forces threaten to wipe the entire human race off of planet Earth.Similar to 2008’s Cloverfield, the film focuses... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:45:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1574/true-grit-award-winning-western-remake/ Since True Grit is a remake of the 1969 original featuring the legendary John Wayne, it caught the attention of many fans of Western classics. In addition to being nominated for ten Oscars, winning fourteen awards, and also receiving 74 other nominations, True Grit is bound to be more than just... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:50:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1571/the-rite-tired-horror-formula/ Inspired by true events, The Rite follows a sceptical seminary student, Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who has lost his faith. Tired of his disparagements, Michael’s instructor, Father Xavier (Hinds) decides to send him off to Rome to attend an exorcism seminar and meet an unorthodox priest, Father... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:00:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1550/the-kings-speech-captivating-and-oscar-winning-film/ Set in England just before World War II, The King’s Speech focuses on Prince Albert, the Duke of York (Firth) and the second son of the King of England, who has been suffering from a devastating stutter ever since he was a child. In an attempt to help him, his wife Elizabeth (Bonham Carter) hires... Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:09:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1554/i-am-number-four-action-packed-teen-flick/ Following the Hollywood trend of books-turned-films, I Am Number Four is based on the book series written by Pittacus Lore (aka Jobie Hughes and James Frey).When other planets are no longer safe for them, nine alien children and their guardians from the Planet Lorien face no other option but to... Tue, 8 Mar 2011 15:26:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1544/the-fighter-heavy-on-drama-but-light-on-action/ Mark Wahlberg reunites with Director David O. Russell more than ten years after Russell’s Three Kings, a surprise hit that helped earn credibility for both the actor and the director.In their second collaboration, The Fighter focuses on a boxer called Micky Ward (Wahlberg), who is believed to the... Sun, 6 Mar 2011 15:46:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1541/sanctum-predictable-underwater-thriller-in-3d/ The 3D action-thriller Sanctum by executive producer James Cameron follows a team of underwater cave divers on a treacherous exhibition to the largest, most beautiful and least accessible cave system on Earth. When a tropical storm hits the area, the divers have to dive deeper and fight the... Thu, 3 Mar 2011 15:53:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1528/just-go-with-it-reliable-sandler-comedy/ Plastic surgeon Dr. Danny Maccabee (Sandler) has spent his life wearing a fake wedding ring and appearing heartbroken to attract women. Then he meets the girl of his dreams, a schoolteacher named Parker (Decker). When she sees the ring, she demands to meet his so-called ex-wife so that she can... Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:50:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1525/drive-angry-cages-return-from-hell/ John Milton is a revengeful father (Cage) who escapes from Hell to hunt down a group of men led by Jonah King (Burke), who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter. Accompanied by a smoking hot sidekick (Heard) that he rescues along the way, and pursued by the Accountant (Fichtner),... Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:49:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1522/the-dilemma-an-all-star-bomb/ Ronny (Vaughn) and Nick (James) are two business partners and best friends that decide to take their careers to the next level with a new contract in a major company. Things are already tense since they both realize that this is their one real chance of success. While checking out a botanical... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:33:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1515/morning-glory-bringing-back-the-re-make/ Audiences everywhere tend to anticipate the worst about any remake of a classic. In the case of Morning Glory, there’s no comparison between the two films as the gap is over 65 years. The original featured the brilliant Katharine Hepburn back in 1933 and was indeed a solid film, but not as much... Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:16:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1512/al-shouq-depressing-on-all-levels/ Set in a neighbourhood of Alexandria called El Labban, El Shouq revolves around a poor family headed by the matriarch, Fatma (Badr). When the only son in the family – and the youngest of her three children – falls suddenly ill, Fatma is left with no choice but to go out and collect money by any... Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:14:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1511/365-youm-saada-romantic-comedy-minus-the-romance-and-the-comedy/ 365 Youm Sa’ada revolves around a playboy millionaire called Hady (Ezz) who has it all. He’s got the looks, money and charm and is crazy for women more than anything in his life, yet he avoids real marriages at any cost. Going around with multiple personalities, Hady fools around with the... Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:06:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1500/yogi-bear-fun-for-kids-and-not-necessarily-for-adults/ If you used to watch Cartoon Network as a kid, or even sit with your young ones when it was on, then there’s a big chance that you came across Yogi Bear. The popular cartoon series centres on two bears that never quit trying to steal picnic food from tourists in the parks, not caring one bit... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:54:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1499/the-mechanic-deja-vu-action-with-nothing-new-to-offer/ Given the fact that The Mechanic is actually a remake of Charles Bronson's original film from 1972, it’s not fair to compare the two films as this version is quite different despite having the same plot.Arthur Bishop (Statham) is a professional hit-man who takes orders to eliminate people while... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:54:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1479/fair-game-one-family-against-the-white-house/ Set during the mayhem following 9/11, Fair Game details how the Bush Administration determined Iraq’s possession of WMDs. The film is a relentless attack on the Bush regime based on the story of Valerie Plame (Watts), a CIA agent who worked at the time to investigate the alleged Iraq nuclear... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:19:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1477/microphone-the-alternative-revolution/ Microphone is as much a drama as it is a documentary, one detailing a movement’s frustration with passive oppression. Egypt’s vibrant art scene that inspired the making of Microphone is at the front and centre. It’s not fighting to be heard or to express itself; the movement is fighting against... Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:00:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1471/season-of-the-witch-another-disappointing-cage-film/ Part medieval drama, part supernatural fantasy; Season of the Witch is a poor mix of both genres that amounts to nothing. Someone must have thought that mashing up the historical gravity of Braveheart with the straightforwardness and gloss of 300 would make an interesting film, but Season of The... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:45:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1465/gullivers-travels-black-is-back/ The new take on the Jonathan Swift classic Gulliver's Travels drifts so far away from the source; it hardly qualifies as an adaptation. It’s more of a goofy and light approach to the story, which is all good and fun; except that it lacks the excitement needed to revitalise an old classic. Even if... Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:36:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1434/let-me-in-a-striking-vampire-love-story/ Although both films feature romance between unassuming humans and vampires, there are no similarities between the Twilight saga and Let Me In. Being a fan of one doesn’t mean you’ll like the other. It's not that the latter is trying in any way to capitalise on the success of the former; but the... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1432/the-green-hornet-uneven-fun/ In the first film adaptation of the radio series-turned TV show, The Green Hornet has the best team of talent that anyone could hope for: the king of laidback comedy, Seth Rogan, who also produced and penned the script, 2009’s acting breakthrough Christoph Waltz as the villain, and French... Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:37:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1414/burlesque-a-glitzy-climb-to-fame/ Unlike Nine, last year’s musical, Burlesque is unabashedly willing to embrace its   fun-loving side. The film is an endless shimmering ride in the town of razzle dazzle. It’s glitzy, campy and glitters with an explosive sense of glee that makes your brain shrink to the size of a diamond. And... Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:34:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1393/el-watar-a-stylish-murder-mystery/ Let’s first acknowledge the ambition of El Watar – here’s a film willing to toy with its formula in interesting ways and with an artistic vision. The film is unabashedly stylish, soaking its world in pastel colours, and feverishly boiling the characters down to their essence. However, the movie... Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:12:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1387/the-ghost-writer-a-political-mystery/ Roman Polanski’s well-publicised arrest happened right after he finished shooting The Ghost Writer. He then finished editing the film from prison in Switzerland. Seeing how The Ghost Writer deals mainly with isolation, international exile and questionable morality; all these themes seem... Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:22:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1385/life-as-we-know-it-a-surprising-delight/ How do you lock two people who can’t stand the sight of each other into the same house? You give them a baby. Life as We Know It didn’t look all promising; it seemed like yet another cutesy Katherine Heigl vehicle where she runs around annoyed and uptight, and then eventually loosens up thanks to... Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:00:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1372/little-fockers-big-disappointment/ The unlikely duo of soft-spoken husband Greg Focker (Stiller) and commanding father-in-law Jack Tiberius (De Niro) reunite in Little Fockers for another feast of debacles and bodily function mishaps. By now, the comedic dichotomy that made the first film a hoot and the sequel an inoffensive... Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:43:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1371/tron-legacy-dull-film-and-stunning-visuals/ The original TRON didn’t inspire much fanfare in its day; the film never had the strong character grip of Star Wars or the unbridled sense of adventure of Indiana Jones, but its groundbreaking visuals and the easily digestible good-versus-bad narrative gave TRON a culture footing strong enough to... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:50:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1358/tangled-3d-classic-disney-in-eye-popping-3d/ Disney’s 50th animated feature is an enchanting film encompassing the studio’s long tradition of magical fairytales. It has all the classical Disney elements that have entertained generations of children and adults alike: a trapped princess, an evil witch, a rugged hero, friendly animals and... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:04:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1353/alpha-and-omega-cheesy-wolf-love/ To say that Alpha and Omega is a forgettable family-friendly film would be giving it too much credit. The lazy mix of charming furry animals and teen romance is not particularly offensive; but it is mind-numbingly uninteresting and predictable.The film is frivolous in the worst sense, and... Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:43:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1351/678-an-expose-on-sexual-harassment/ Egyptian cinema has a long history of using social epidemics as shorthand for prestige. Filmmakers tend to assume that the weight of these issues will manifest itself as quality.Rarely is that the case; in fact, some of the most atrocious films have been made with these very noble intentions. 678... Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1331/paranormal-activity-2-equally-frightening-and-less-original/ The original Paranormal Activity owed much of its success to the realistic mystique suggested by its reality-TV aesthetic. It was the centre of the film’s viral marketing campaign and the reason why word spread amongst filmgoers.Regardless of the film’s quality, there was something fresh and... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:39:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1322/the-tourist-a-swanky-spy-thriller/ When the elusive Elise (Jolie) first meets Frank (Depp) on a train to Venice, she finds him reading an airport thriller. The two of them engage in a flirtatious exchange, where Elise wonders why Frank finds the book so appealing. Frank opens up about his love for spy adventures and his... Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:52:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1319/machete-b-movie-galore/ When Quentin Tarantino teamed up with Robert Rodriguez for their three-and-a-half-hour-long homage to 70s exploitation; Grindhouse, their efforts were met by roaring applause from fans and critics alike but then the film failed horrendously at the box office.Later, the film received a second life... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:26:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1315/narnia-the-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader-a-magical-adventure/ The first two Narnia films were moderate successes that never reached the stature of the Harry Potter or the Lord of the Rings franchise. Narnia lacks the imminent danger present in both these franchises, and no matter how rich and imaginative the world of Narnia is; it never fully makes the... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:26:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1306/faster-single-minded-revenge-fest/ Faster opens with one of the best action set-pieces of 2010. A walking bulk of a man simply referred to as Driver (Johnson) steps out of a prison to an empty desert, takes a quick glance around and then runs to a nearby junkyard where he finds a muscle car waiting for him. Without losing his... Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:20:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1291/due-date-two-guys-on-a-road-trip/ Before Judd Apatow changed the landscape of comedy with romps led by lovable man-children, director Todd Phillips was the undisputed king of comedy. During the first half of the 2000s, films like Road Trip, Old School and Starsky & Hutch ruled the box office. While Apatow found success exposing... Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:30:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1295/heartless-shaking-hands-with-the-devil/ At first, Heartless feels like another low-budget film that cinema theatres in Cairo use as cheap schedule fillers. And although the film is a humble British production; it’s far from a cheap exploitation flick or an inferior imitation of successful genre hits. Heartless is a moody experiment... Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:51:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1268/unstoppable-an-exhilarating-thrill-ride/ Based on a true story (with many liberties taken in the film version), Unstoppable turns an ordinary, unexciting train into a true object of menace. Director Tony Scott (Man on Fire) serves the material best by sticking to a tight 90 minutes full of suspense and intricate action. With an enduring... Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:50:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1263/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-life-as-a-video-game/ There isn’t a clear point of reference to pin down where Scott Pilgrim’s style, worldview or logic originated. It’s a pop culture melting pot where manga, rock n’ roll and video games are mashed up together to form something completely original with its own unique visual language. So much about... Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1261/the-next-three-days-one-man-against-all-odds/ The Next Three Days is a gripping prison-break film that could have been a great one. We respect that director Paul Haggis (Crash) was trying to make a tight action-thriller film with the same gravity as that of his political and racial dramas. Unfortunately, he doesn’t succeed; and the film... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:27:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1253/easy-a-a-winning-high-school-comedy/ A pleasantly surprising gem of a film, Easy A pays homage to classic 80s and 90s high school comedies– a genre that John Hughes pioneered with his sweet and sentimental coming-of-age flicks– while giving the dynamic a fresh spin of its own. Easy A is fun and bubbly without regressing into moronic... Tue, 8 May 2012 11:08:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1248/bolbol-hayran-a-lovebird-on-the-fence/ Bolbol (Helmy) wakes up in a full-body cast after a mysterious accident shattered every last bone in his body. He’s lying in a hospital bed, where he’ll probably spend the next few weeks, and with him is Dr. Amal (Ghanem), a dedicated physician taking care of his needs 24/7. Bolbol warms up to... Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1242/ibn-al-konsol-an-adventurous-film-with-a-sense-of-humour/ In the small and highly competitive Egyptian market, few filmmakers dare to take chances and foray into unconventional territories. Ibn Al Konsol (Son of the Ambassador) is Ahmed El Sakka’s latest and most enjoyable offering to date. Not only does El Sakka step out of his usual action mould; he... Tue, 5 Apr 2011 17:48:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1239/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1-the-end-begins/ When producers announced that the last instalment of the Harry Potter series was to be split into two halves, the news was met with mixed reactions. On one hand, fans believed that this would allow enough time to capture the scope of the book more thoroughly, giving fans the literal adaptation... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:27:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1218/mohtaram-ela-robaa-fire-in-the-hole/ ­Like Jerry Bruckheimer, producer Sobky is a maverick auteur who has figured out the secret formula to box office success. Sobky’s recipe is deceptively simple, one which has been imitated but never duplicated. First, you need a working class wedding, one where there is a chunky belly dancer and... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:19:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1208/megamind-what-if-evil-won-the-day/ Costumed superheroes and their enemies have been a ripe source of material for computer animation over the past few years. Themes of villainy and heroism pop up once examined under the glossy lens of CGI, and films such as The Incredibles and this year’s Despicable Me had tremendous takes on the... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:43:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1228/zaheimer-the-apples-fell-far-from-the-tree/ In Zaheimer, Adel Imam plays Mahmoud Shoeib, a hazy businessman who wakes up to complete strangers in his house. After he spends the whole day running around the house in a frenzied panic, he collapses in the living room’s armchair; finally accepting the sad truth: he suffers from Alzheimer's. It... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:40:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1179/devil-a-throwback-horror-clinger/ In one of cinema’s most ironic twists, Devil’s reason for existence turned out to be its own worst enemy. The blessing of M. Night Shyamalan, director of the brilliant The Sixth Sense and a whole bunch of other loathed films, puts Devil in the unfortunate position of having to overcome... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:48:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1174/takers-bank-robbers-with-style/ It's as if the makers of Takers saw Andy Samberg's spoof song 'Cool Guys Don't Look at Explosions' and thought it was real. Takers paints a glamorous and slick picture of the gangster lifestyle without any hint of sense of irony or shame; bringing together an ensemble of good-looking actors and... Thu, 4 Nov 2010 17:34:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1164/red-fun-action-romp-with-old-people/ A good action film has cool action sequences, a fitting score and soundtrack, a little humour and even a dash of romance thrown onto the silver screen. The quality of the acting is seldom called into question, because let’s face it: how hard is it to act like a badass? The plot is also secondary,... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1162/saw-3d-this-time-and-its-impersonal/ The seventh (and allegedly final) installment of the Saw series will be a satisfying experience for fans. By now Saw’s own parallel-universe mythology has reached new convoluted heights, calling for systematic flashbacks throughout the film so that we can piece the story together. And when you... Tue, 2 Nov 2010 17:15:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1147/the-town-riveting-action-and-compelling-drama/ The city of Boston has served as a backdrop for many notable crime films, especially over the last decade. Following The Departed, Mystic River and Ben Affleck’s impressive directorial debut Gone Baby Gone, The Town easily earns its place among these films as another Boston-centric drama and a... Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:43:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1143/legend-of-the-guardians-owls-battle-good-and-evil/ Imagine if the childlike wonder of the early Harry Potter got mixed up with the end-of-world doom of Lord of the Rings. Now imagine this mythical epic drenched in Zack Snyder’s 300 slow motion battles. Sounds good so far. Lets give this a interesting spin and cast owls instead of humans. Somehow,... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:58:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1142/you-again-high-school-drama-never-ends/ You Again is a film that gets the job done with few surprises. Granted, it’s not aiming that high to begin with; it settles for recycled rom-com tropes and mild high jinks just funny enough to keep the ball rolling; and overall, You Again is nice.However, nice can only take you so far before... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:17:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1125/the-social-network-the-facebook-generation/ It's not every day that we receive an invitation to an advance film screening by a fashion brand. So, we were delighted to receive our invitations to The Social Network, this season's most anticipated and hyped film, thanks to the lovely people at Bershka. Even better; we got to see it a day... Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:07:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1114/undisputed-iii-redemption-the-fine-art-of-manliness/ What? A third instalment of a film franchise and it’s not in 3D? At least the third part of combat action series Undisputed defies our expectations in one department; which is more than enough for a film that lacks any ambition at all. In fact, Undisputed III: Redemption sticks to its formula of... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:58:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1113/charlie-st-cloud-torn-between-the-living-and-the-dead/ If you like mild tearjerkers and/or have a thing for Zac Efron; then Charlie St. Cloud is the film for you. To put the film in perspective, Efron announced his involvement during the Kid's Choice Awards. That doesn’t mean that the film is solely for children– it does lack their rich imagination–... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:17:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1104/resident-evil-afterlife-the-zombie-saga-continues/ Of all the ridiculed filmmakers out there, British director Paul W.S Anderson seems to be the least deserving. In fact, a quick glance at his filmography will reveal that he has constantly delivered tight action vehicles. Sure, these films may lack any nutritious value; but they are smothered in... Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1096/dinner-for-schmucks-a-tasteless-feast/ For a while, it seemed that no one was immune to Paul Rudd’s everyman charm, that Steve Carell could turn every mumbling idiot into an adorable goof, and that Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, Austin Powers) was only capable of directing strong comedies that lure thousands into the multiplexes.Then... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1090/stone-we-are-all-sinners/ A hurdling drama that feels less like a film and more like an acting-class showdown, Stone features two undeniable acting powerhouses playing against type with impressive results. However, the fine thespian duel of De Niro versus Norton is not enough to distract from Stone’s glaring lack of... Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:28:58 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1086/the-american-a-repenting-assassin/ George Clooney’s The American is not the action-pumped thriller that its trailer would have you believe. It’s a moody cinematic mediation masked as an assassin flick, with yet another aimless story that relies on style to compensate for a moot script. Either way, the film’s slow pace and lack of... Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:33:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1080/furry-vengeance-revenge-of-the-cute-forest-animals/ It’s a well-known fact that the brainpower needed to process the image of a talking animal is so mentally demanding that the mind gets completely enveloped. Burdening it with the least bit of meaningful narrative has been known to cause psychotic breakdowns, and it’s with that cautionary attitude... Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:56:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1074/the-collector-a-claustrophobic-blood-fest/ You hire a handyman to install doors in your new house in the middle of nowhere, and after he’s done; you notice that he's lurking around. You grow a little suspicious, yet you give him the benefit of the doubt. You were wrong. That was no handy man; that was a burglar sizing up the house so that... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:44:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1062/eat-pray-love-a-journey-of-love-and-landscape/ Topping the New York Times bestseller list in 2008, Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love quickly became an international favourite, in a novel combining travel with spirituality and romance. Based on Gilbert’s true life experiences of travelling around the world, many readers found inspiration in... Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:45:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1058/piranha-3d-a-literal-bloodbath/ When a film opens with a Jaws homage as subtle as a slap to the face, your expectations must adjust accordingly. Piranha 3D is a joyful excess of bad taste. Not only is it shamelessly artless; the film is also overstuffed with enough racy trash to make a smut producer weep. Every minute of film... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:20:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1054/bagman-to-catch-a-washington-lobbyist/ Bagman dramatises the rise and ultimate demise of real-life Washington D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff (Spacey). If you can't tell the difference between a Republican and a Democrat; you should probably skip Bagman, which has oddly been distributed everywhere else in the world under the name of... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:35:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1021/letters-to-juliet-love-and-destiny-and-the-breathtaking-italian-countryside/ Shakespeare's Juliet gave up her life for her love, and in doing so; her tale became the ultimate parable for unrequited love. Judging by her badly timed suicide, she may not make the best advisor on love and relationships. Nevertheless, thousands of women seek her guidance through a house called... Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:22:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1022/my-one-and-only-a-boy-on-the-road-with-his-mother/ My One and Only is a light-hearted coming-of-age tale set in the 50s told through the eyes of George Devereaux (Logan Lerman). Loosely based on the fascinating real-life childhood of Hollywood actor George Hamilton, it’s a wayward, on-the-road film that might catch your attention during a lazy... Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:47:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1018/wall-street-2-money-never-sleeps-financial-drama-runs-dry/ 'Greed is Good,' said Gordon Gekko (Douglas) in 1987’s Wall Street; a catchphrase that resonated with generations of business students afterwards. The original Wall Street was intended as a cautionary tale against greed, but the frantic energy and unlimited hunger of both its villain Gekko and... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/1006/splice-the-human-hybrid-of-the-future/ Set in an icy cold modern day, Splice ponders the repercussions of toying with the human life form. 'If God did not want us to explore his domain,' asks Clive Nicoli (Adrien Brody) in an interview with Wired magazine, ‘Why did he give us the map?’Nicoli and his partner Elsa (Sarah Polley) are... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:41:46 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/978/despicable-me-villains-and-super-villains/ Make no mistake; Despicable Me is no Pixar film. It lacks the sophistication and the multi-layered, rich storytelling found in Toy Story or Wall-E. If there was ever a case for style over substance, though; then Despicable Me is certainly it. The first animated film by the new Illumination... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:59:51 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/994/going-the-distance-sharp-lines-and-charming-leads/ Going the Distance hardly breaks any new rom-com ground. The formula is beat-for-beat like any other boy-meets-girl film, but the film’s sharp writing and easy flow are paired with moments of refreshing honesty, making for a very charming film.Erin (Barrymore) and Garrett (Long) meet at a New... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:34:55 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/989/predators-the-universes-most-dangerous-game/ Predators is a cut or two above most slot-filling action affairs. It starts out strong, stumbles a little throughout the middle, but emerges victorious at the end. Given the numerous ho-hum reincarnations that this film franchise has seen, this would be the most solid film ever since the... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:13:43 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/980/step-up-3d-bust-a-move/ The easiest way to bash a film would be to claim that the story was full of clichés, and nine times out of ten, that argument holds its ground. If the drama is flawed and the characters are transparent, how are we expected to stay engaged throughout the film?Step Up 3D is an exception to this... Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:53:18 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/972/cats-and-dogs-the-revenge-of-kitty-galore/ It doesn’t matter if you’re a dog lover or a cat lover, Cats and Dogs stinks worse than a litter box. The sequel to the 2001 hit revisits the alleged feline world domination plotline, and this time around the film is dubbed as The Revenge of Kitty Galore; one of many futile Bond jokes.Cats and... Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:17:53 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/970/the-other-guys-the-funny-side-of-police-work/ Let it be known that The Other Guys is the funniest film to come out at the tail end of this summer cinema season. As we learn from the trailer, there are two kinds of buddy cops. There are those who spend their days on endless car chases, reducing entire blocks to rubble with gunfire, and then... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:11 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/959/welad-el-balad-bargain-bin-jokes/ As Scarlett Johansson said in 2001's Ghost World: 'This is so bad; it's gone past good and back to bad again.' Welad El Balad (Sons of The Country) is the kind of trashy film that invites sneering jabs from critics and excessive hyperbolic chatter.If film is a true reflection of society; then... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 0:57:28 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/955/the-expendables-a-shot-of-testosterone/ The Expendables delivers the (explosive) goods; every last dumb one of them. If you’re a functioning male with red hot blood pumping through your veins; then this film should satisfy your action appetite. Girls get shoes, Twilight and Sex and the City; boys get Sly Stallone. Fair enough.Story,... Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:18:49 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/947/al-ragol-al-ghamed-besalamto-same-oid-from-hani-ramzi/ In between hundreds of randy close-ups of cleavages and cabooses, Al Ragol Al Ghamed Besalamto (The Mysterious Guy, Or So He Thinks) tells a tale of a man who goes from zero to hero. The zero in this case is Abdel Rady (Ramzi) a 'young' recent graduate that gets fired from his job because he... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/944/aelet-mickey-the-modern-day-egyptian-family/ Running for the Ideal Family Award, we soon discover that Mariam’s (Lebleba) family is anything but. She has been raising her family for over a quarter of a century, and things have mostly gone according to plan. That is, until a committee comes to evaluate the family for the Ideal Family... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/930/sameer-and-shaheer-and-baheer-a-trip-back-to-the-vibrant-seventies/ Part-time-travelling story, part-zany comedy; Sameer Shaheer and Baheer plays by the rules of both film conventions. It has the obligatory weird scientist, a trio of fun twenty-somethings that are in tune with all the latest catch phrases, and a colourful backdrop (the wild seventies), where... Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:00:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/917/the-sorcerers-apprentice-big-spectacle-and-little-magic/ The Sorcerer's Apprentice is based on a peculiar Mickey Mouse cartoon, which in turn is based on an old symphonic poem. Since neither the cartoon nor the poem had enough story to populate an entire film, producers resorted to the hope chest of story clichés to hold the film together.  The film... Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:55:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/913/the-losers-all-fun-and-games/ An elite team of larger-than-life experts go on a mission where things go wrong; and as a result, the soldiers become fugitives desperate to clear their name and reclaim their honour. It all sounds achingly recognisable, but The Losers uses familiarity as a short-hand for establishing the ground... Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/757/grown-ups-adam-sandler-and-company-have-some-good-ol-fun/ This is an ensemble comedy about middle-aged goofs that is harmlessly funny – it’s Sandler doing his thing, combining over-sentimentality with silly laughs, gross-out moments and some clownish stunts; all in the name of good natured fun. The grownups in the film have no reservations about... Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:47:49 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/758/echelon-conspiracy-a-life-coach-in-the-form-of-a-cell-phone/ Max Peterson (West) is a computer genius of sorts. His job is to install very sophisticated security systems to protect big corporations from being hacked. However, judging by his fancy suit, perfect tan and lean shape, Max has never seen the light of a computer screen. Such is the kind of... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:09:49 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/741/la-linea-the-line-a-messy-crime-of-a-film/ First screened in 2008, La Linea is a crime story set in beautiful Tijuana, Mexico. The suspicious lack of online information about the film gives the impression that as an independent film, La Linea suffers from a a case of inadequate distribution. Yet after viewing the film, it becomes clear... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:53:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/735/the-last-airbender-as-lifeless-as-the-four-elements/ Based on the popular Nickelodeon animation, The Last Airbender manages to squeeze as much action into a film as possible– unfortunately without capturing any of the magic seen in the children’s show. How such exciting material got turned into a pedantic bust is truly miraculous. Nevertheless,... Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:37:34 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/730/saltwhat-does-salt-want/ Here is a film that not only ignores its critical side of the brain for the sake of ingenuity, but it also kills it with absurdity. Yet, for all the outlandish stunts and ridiculous espionage, Salt never amounts to anything other than a loud scream followed by a futile punch. The tag lines tease... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/719/inception-an-elaborate-puzzle/ Inception isn’t a film about the tranquil beauty of dreams per se; rather, it’s a clockwork heist executed within the organic world of a dream. It takes place in a faceless reality with no specific date, recognizable brands or landscapes. One of cinema’s unique powers is to show us unattainable... Sun, 1 Aug 2010 12:00:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/704/al-kobar-swimming-with-the-big-sharks/ Al Kobar (Arabic for 'The Big Ones') comes bearing lots of promise. The stylish poster has all the leads looking dead serious about this season’s latest release, but for all the potential and screams of unjust suffering, the film barely holds together as an afterthought. Biting off more than it... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:04:43 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/701/al-talata-yeshtghalonha-cheeky-girls-just-want-to-have-fun/ What happens after years of gruelling schoolwork followed by four, if not five, years of college papers? Is it enough to secure a cushy future, or are the new realities of our age going to render all these efforts in vain? Al Salasa Yashtghalonh (Arabic for The Three Fooled Her) throws the... Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:02:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/689/house-full-slapstick-and-bollywood-style/ Bollywood has been going through a phase of international resurgence lately. House Full (an unintended pun on the name of the American sitcom Full House) is a comedy that targets expat Indians living in Western countries longing for home-grown laughter. This light comedy embodies the worst... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:19:17 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/678/shes-out-of-my-league-beauty-and-the-geek/ Down-and-out but lovable Kirk (Baruchel) as a suitor for Molly (Eve) is a tough story to sell, and not just because Molly is a knockout who would make a Victoria's Secret model reconsider her career options; the real reason we don’t buy it is that there is nothing remotely redeeming about Kirk’s... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:07:04 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/662/the-twilight-sagas-eclipse-caught-in-a-sharp-love-triangle/ In what is arguably the best of the series so far, the world’s most nebulous love triangle reaches a tipping point. Stony heroine Bella has to make a tough choice: team Edward, or team Jacob? If this reads like mumbo-jumbo, you’re most likely not a fan and you have no business watching Eclipse.... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/657/shrek-forever-after-the-ogre-finds-true-loveagain/ The story is familiar: a disgruntled Shrek (Myers) finds himself hovering on the brink of a midlife crisis, loathing quiet family life and yearning for his youth when he was a carefree and much-feared ogre. This latest adventure has him returning to the castle where he once rescued princess Fiona... Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:10:55 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/638/la-tarago-wa-la-estislam-an-unlikely-hero/ With Ramadan eating up a third of the coveted summer season this year, the few Egyptian films that got green-lit have played it safe. The new releases have all shared a collective stance that seems to say, ’We’ll entertain you, give you laughter, fun, and thrills; but in return, we ask you to sit... Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:45:58 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/614/el-limby-8-giga-egypts-favourite-crass-doofus-is-back/ It’s been a decade since we first got introduced to El Limby as a side character in Sherif Arafa’s cult classic El Nazer.Back then he was a caricature of a working-class hick with questionable lifestyle choices. True, he had a soft side and potential, but his mannerisms were never celebrated.By... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:37:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/597/the-karate-kid-a-welcome-remake/ This reviewer admits to never having seen the 1984 classic The Karate Kid; so a fair comparison could not be made. Nonetheless, a depleted remake gives itself away, and the new Karate Kid is a great example of an update that works on its own. It’s no instant classic, but kids are going to find it... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:08:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/574/bentein-men-masr-the-shadow-of-a-man-over-the-shadow-of-a-wall/ It’s easy to fault an Egyptian film for its shortcomings, but Bentein Men Masr (Two Girls from Egypt ) is executed far beyond your average Egyptian flick with rock solid performances by its two leads; and that’s what makes its crimes even more infuriating. Made with the best intentions, Bentein... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:17:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/556/toy-story-3-these-toys-are-not-just-for-boys/ With summer movie season in full throttle, there are no clear standout film hits so far. Toy Story 3 comes as a breath of fresh air after a string of half-hearted summer affairs. Make no mistake; Pixar Films have earned their place in the cinematic canon, and their pictures are not just for kids;... Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:40:39 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/537/the-dealer-living-the-thug-life/ You know you’re dealing with a stinker when one of the two leads asks for his name to be removed from the film’s promotional posters and the other publicly denounces it. The Dealer is a perfect storm of horridness: the script is bad, the acting makes it even worse, the staging and pacing are... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:16:58 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/529/horsemen-the-horrors-of-banality-unleashed/ Hold on there, Horsemen. Aren’t you a straight-to-DVD release from 2009? Then why are you trying to sneak into Cairo cinemas? Oh we get it! The World Cup has started and nobody is going to be watching any way. In that case, enjoy your stay; you’re not all that bad. As uneven and contrived as... Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:00:04 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/523/the-a-team-summers-pre-emptive-strike/ Another 80s nostalgia property finally makes it to the big screen, but unlike last year’s G.I. Joe, The A-Team benefits from a team that bears no shame of the legacy that they’re trying to revive. Aided by some of the most vehement actors at work today, The A-Team keeps hurling one action... Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:46:22 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/505/assal-eswed-a-fish-out-of-the-usa/ Ahmed Helmy’s latest offering finds him playing an Egyptian American who returns to Egypt with naïve enthusiasm after twenty years abroad. In an attempt to convey the protagonist’s background and to set the tone, the filmmakers benevolently named their main character Masry Arabi (the Egyptian... Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:14:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/500/nanny-mcphee-and-the-big-bang-english-charm-with-a-dash-of-magic/ Nanny McPhee (Thompson) has five lessons to help naughty children become well-behaved darlings. She’s ugly, but with every lessoned learned, a bit of her witch-like looks goes away to uncover the beauty beneath. Her promise is to be there whenever you need her but not want her. When you want her,... Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:09:41 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/493/killers-post-modernist-tedium/ There are two kinds of bad films: the so-bad-it’s-good, and the so bad-it-hurts. But then, there is Killers; an amorphous blob that exists in a vacuum where no film has ever been made before. It’s not a comedy in the sense that it’s assembled out of jokes and humorous conflicts– Killers... Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:06:34 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/450/law-abiding-citizen-warninggerard-butler-is-not-happy/ Butler is a solid action hero. He lives on the same planet as Jason Statham, where the air is mostly composed of oxygen and testosterone. Unlike the latter, Butler’s refusal to embrace his own machismo has prevented him from hitting his stride. It’s not that he’s not a gifted dramatic actor; he... Thu, 27 May 2010 15:36:57 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/449/prince-of-persiathe-sands-of-time-a-charming-adventure/ Spielberg might have given birth to the blockbuster film, but it was producer Jerry Bruckheimer who fostered it until it became the summer spectacle we know today. After teaming up with Disney and making the smash hit Pirates of the Caribbean films, Bruckheimer’s team is back to recreate the same... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:07 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/415/cop-out-cops-and-robbers-without-the-chuckles/ Cop Out is a film smart enough to point out the absurdities of the buddy cop genre, but lazy enough to use them nonetheless. Satire is hard to pull off; and for it to work, the film itself must be legitimate. Last year’s Zombieland is a great example of a film that got it right. Rehashing genre... Wed, 19 May 2010 16:54:19 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/407/leap-year-a-free-trip-to-green-ireland/ At its core, Leap Year is a statement against choosing marriage for convenience. The film doesn’t deal with this predicament with much sophistication, but it doesn’t ask you for much intellect in return, either. In the eternal tradition of boy-meets-girl, Leap Year is one of hundreds (if not... Tue, 18 May 2010 13:16:47 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/395/the-back-up-plan-j-los-broken-comeback-vehicle/ 2010 is the year of cinematic babies. There is the documentary Babies, Jennifer Aniston’s upcoming The Switch, and there is The Back-up Plan, Lopez’s desperately adorable comeback vehicle. Whether or not you like The Back-up Plan depends entirely on how you feel about watching its lead running... Mon, 17 May 2010 21:50:45 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/366/robin-hood-an-identity-crisis/ The Robin Hood we know is an underdog hero who operates outside of the law to achieve justice. The Robin Hood we get here feels more like a warrior fan of Braveheart's William Wallace and Gladiator's Maximus, who want all the glory minus the sacrifices. In fact, at no point during the film is our... Mon, 17 May 2010 12:20:17 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/372/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-freddy-got-fingers/ Horror is a very frustrating film genre. Take it seriously and you’ll be missing the point. Take it on its own terms and you won’t know quite what to make of it. Our theory is that the best horror films are the first you ever see, after which they all start to feel like the cinematic equivalent... Wed, 12 May 2010 16:28:28 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/362/brooklyns-finest-whom-to-serve-and-whom-to-protect/ There is a critical moment in Brooklyn’s Finest where Sal, a chewed-up NYPD detective (Hawke) is combing a crack house for money. He is possessed by his blind need. And while he’s raiding the place, the space is filled with the unrelenting sounds of a hip-hop jam blasting through the stereo... Wed, 12 May 2010 10:04:37 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/351/how-to-train-your-dragon-visually-captivating-for-the-child-at-heart/ Throw on your 3D glasses and allow your imagination to soar with the latest animation film by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, the directing team that also worked side by side on Disney’s Mulan and Lilo & Stitch.In their latest venture into the 3D animation world, How to Train your Dragon revolves... Mon, 10 May 2010 11:59:46 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/343/heliopolis-a-love-letter-to-masr-el-gedida/ Rarely is Cairo captured in film with beauty and complexity. Heliopolis is an independent Egyptian film written and directed by Ahmad Abdalla about a day in the lives of several young people, whose stories interweave in the wealthy but decaying Heliopolis suburb. In many ways, the film is a love... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:00:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/347/date-night-fey-and-carell-joined-in-wacky-matrimony/ The very personable Tina Fey and Steve Carell are both comedic tycoons of this era, so it was only a matter of time before the two would team up. Their successful careers are hard earned and long overdue after years of hard work.Both play the leads in a successful NBC sitcom: Fey created her... Wed, 19 May 2010 13:54:28 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/335/edge-of-darkness-gibson-attempts-to-regain-lost-glory/ In this mystery thriller directed by Martin Campbell, Mel Gibson plays a gruff Boston detective grappling with the aftermath of losing his child. Part gratifying action flick, part psychological thriller, part political commentary; this film has a little bit of everything; yet it’s not quite... Wed, 5 May 2010 14:31:22 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/326/personal-effectsleaves-little-effect-on-the-mind/ This film builds its story on the powers of human connections in the heart of life-altering tragedy. Andrew (Kutcher) is an amateur wrestler that returns to his home town upon hearing that his twin sister has been murdered. While made to deal with the legal aftermath of the murder trial, he meets... Tue, 4 May 2010 14:09:30 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/318/the-last-song-last-time-for-nicholas-sparks/ Here is yet another film adaptation from a Nicholas Sparks novel. Coming off the success of The Notebook and A Walk to Remember, The Last Song was slated to be a big hit among prepubescent Hannah Montana fans around the world. Still, this story of a strained father-daughter relationship fails... Tue, 4 May 2010 10:39:22 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/312/iron-man-2-tony-stark-strikes-again/ Summer has officially started at a multiplex near you, and bringing in the heat is Iron Man 2, the sequel to the 2008 hit starring Robert Downey Jr. The film didn’t reinvent any wheels, but still struck a chord with audiences with its eclectic mix of action, inconsequential fun, sexual tension... Tue, 4 May 2010 11:54:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/306/remember-me-easily-forgettable/ Robert Pattinson steps outside his Twilight Vampire shell in this romantic drama of a troubled young man who falls in love with the equally troubled Ally (de Ravin). Despite its attractive cast featuring major stars such as Bronson and Cooper, Remember Me does little to be remembered.Tyler... Sun, 2 May 2010 11:03:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/294/daybreakers-does-little-to-see-the-light/ A decade ago, an outbreak spread across the world and the majority of the human population turned vampire. Now, the global blood supply is running out, and protests and violence are engulfing the new vampire world. Something must be done before it is too late. Daybreakers is a brilliant idea for... Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:28:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/291/carriers-mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-and-who-is-the-sickest-of-us-all/ A mysterious virus hits the world; and the remaining survivors are engaged in a battle of life and death against the virus and each other. Does this plot sound familiar? Carriers does its best to follow in the footsteps of Outbreak, 28 Days Later and I Am Legend, making use of the traditional... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:38:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/272/pandorum-a-horror-flick-for-the-new-space-era/ In this year’s sci-fi outerspace thriller, audiences learn yet another lesson about the perils of being trapped in space and the threat of other-worldly forces. In a cinematic world steeped in shadow and peril, two astronauts wake up from hybernation to discover that their spaceship is now... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:58:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/266/clash-of-the-titans-a-demi-good-epic/ In 1981, director Ray Harryhausen’s Clash of the Titans was a blockbuster hit that become a cult fantasy classic, with a stellar cast that included Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith, and the then-cool stop-motion animation. Now, a remake of the cult fantasy classic is back in cinemas; this time... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:20:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/260/when-in-rome-a-funny-look-at-romance/ Hollywood has always been fascinated with the romantic notion of escaping to Rome, ever since Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck fell in love in Roman Holiday and stuck their hands into the iconic Mouth of Truth statue, a scene that has been imitated in many other films such as Only You. When In... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:34:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/259/green-zone-damons-back-with-entertaining-action/ In the past few years, Hollywood has looked to the Iraqi war for inspiration in its action genre; with films such as The Hurt Locker combining action sequences with criticism of the war. Green Zone is yet another action-packed wartime thriller. Green Zone takes place during the American-led... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:10:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/222/valentines-day-bring-on-the-schmooze/ Sometimes life is just better with corny, romantic comedies. If you’re in the mood for that kind of entertainment, check out Valentine’s Day . Be warned, though: this film is a mega chick-flick. It’s clichéd and predictable, but it might just make you smile if you love romantic comedies that stay... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/208/the-lovely-bones-peter-jackson-takes-on-murder/ The Lovely Bones is a film adaptation of Alice Sebold’s bestseller by the same title. It tells the story of 14-year-old Susie Salmon, who is murdered and proceeds to watch over her family and killer from a colourful after-world. The family struggles, balancing the need to heal itself while... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/202/the-bounty-hunter-aniston-and-butler-go-head-to-head/ While the recent romantic comedy adventure flick The Bounty Hunter didn’t pack too much of a punch on the big screen, it’s bound to elicit a few gratuitous chuckles from audiences.The flurry of press that surrounded the film’s European promotion included plenty of rumours of an off-screen romance... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/155/the-book-of-eli-the-end-of-days/ An apocalyptic future seems to be the latest in-vogue movie theme these days and The Book of Eli is no different in taking full advantage of this craze in an entertaining format.It’s some 30 years after the world’s final war and loner Eli (Washington) is walking across the barren wasteland that... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/154/the-wolfman-benicio-del-toro-shows-his-fangs/ Another of those films that is entertaining and fun, although with the star-studded cast there’s the underlying expectation the film would be far better than the final product. With a subject matter that can never be rehashed enough it’s enough to turn this film into a definite winner at the box... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/145/shutter-island-leo-confronts-his-demons/ It seems like every film Leonardo DiCaprio appears in lately is directed by Martin Scorsese. Not surprising really when you consider the recent collaboration by two of Hollywood’s biggest names. Shutter Island, an Oscar-worthy film, was pushed to a late February release date killing its chance... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/105/legion-another-apocalyptic-film/ Legion presents itself as a controversial horror film, when really the scariest thing about it is how painfully poor this B-movie plot is. Complete with some of the worst film dialogue in years, this picture deserves the same fate as it predicts for humanity: elimination.The film tells the story... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/106/the-road-a-dark-look-at-the-end-of-days/ Film adaptations of novels always present a challenge and The Road is yet another example of how to lose the spirit of the original book by changing too much, giving too much information away and failing to capture the essence of the text. Granted, the film version of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/108/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-another-harry-potter/ Based on Rick Riordan’s novel series, this film could easily have fallen into the yet another boy-hero fantasy adventure and that was what so many people had been expecting. But in the case of Percy Jackson he at least creates a new alternative fantasy world about an “average” boy who learns he... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/132/alice-in-wonderland-fantasy-gets-a-tim-burton-twist/ Tim Burton is not your everyday film director. The mastermind behind Mars Attacks!, Sleepy Hollow and Big Fish is a genius in creating fantasy worlds on the silver screen that goes beyond the visual experience.Like in his previous works Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Big... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/142/my-name-is-khan-bollywood-gets-serious/ Bollywood is getting serious. Under all the dancing, singing, gorgeous costumes and massive scale productions, the industry is going for drama. Not the melodramatic, dance-infused dramas the genre has put out in the past, but some serious and believable heart wrenching material. My Name is Khan... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/143/from-paris-with-love-travolta-heads-to-the-continent/ From Paris With Love is clearly meant to be a guy flick. It’s definitely not the type of film one would remember in detail the next day, nor will it induce any ‘round the water cooler’ conversation in the office, but it is enjoyable enough to earn a sense of success. Most critics were simply not... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/144/did-you-hear-about-the-morgans-another-rom-com-for-the-ages/ Hugh Grant has built his career on roguish good looks and rom-coms and Did You Hear About The Morgan’s? follows in the footsteps of his past cinematic ventures. This is your typical play-by-the-book romantic comedy starring Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker who joins him on this reunion of a sort in... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/62/up-in-the-air-clooneys-at-it-again/ Had it not received the attention, award nominations and notoriety it has, Up in the Air would have been another one of the many sarcastic romantic comedy films that are so popular these days. But this is writer/director Jason Reitman’s baby and was given a Best Picture nomination at the Academy... Sun, 2 May 2010 18:34:31 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/95/avatar-camerons-world-of-wonder/ Enter a world unlike any seen before. Avatar takes us to the lush, beautiful planet of Pandorum, where the native Navi are being pushed further and further back into the jungle by their power crazed Earth visitors who want to mine the planet in order to get rich back home, on an Earth that has... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/107/sherlock-holmes-elementary-adventures-of-the-famous-duo/ To sum up, an over the top attempt at a reboot of the famed Sherlock Holmes series from somehow acclaimed director Guy Ritchie. Initially, I was excited to watch this movie, but literally one minute into the film, Ritchie’s quirky touch on the film failed to live up to the expectations.His appeal... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/156/the-tournament-may-the-best-assassin-win/ When the world’s best assassins come to the streets of a small quaint Scottish town to compete in a deadly tournament where the last killer standing alive will be paid one million dollars in winnings, one understands quite clearly what kind of film they’re getting in for. Some blood, plenty of... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/157/the-children-striking-fear-in-parents-hearts/ Finally, the British small budget horror classic is available for Cairenes to watch. This is one of those movies that will leave you chilled throughout and not wanting to go to sleep at night. If you happen to have children, maybe locking them in their rooms is a good idea after peering into the... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/film/109/its-complicated-love-just-got-a-little-more-complex/ Arguably one of the worst films with the best comedy stars of the year. Really, this was simply not funny, nor unique. It was unfortunate to see the likes of Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin throw up such a goose egg. What were they thinking?As one critic commented sarcastically: “If a... Sun, 30 May 2010 17:57:12 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3862/sophie-kinsella-ive-got-your-number/ I've Got Your Number is the newest novel by Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author of the Shopaholic series. The story begins when Poppy Wyatt, the protagonist, loses her very expensive wedding ring during lunch at a hotel. The ring also happens to be a very valuable family heirloom.As bad luck... Sun, 20 May 2012 12:32:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3792/penny-vincenzi-the-decision/ Penny Vincenzi's latest novel The Decision tells the story of Eliza Fullerton-Clark and Matt Shaw who live in London in the 60s. Eliza is a society girl, carving out a career for herself in the fashion industry and Matt becomes a millionaire by working in the property market. Introduced by... Mon, 7 May 2012 13:01:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3735/jodi-picault-lone-wolf/ Stories about couples that break up because one of the partners has run off with someone else are pretty commonplace, but a story about a couple that gets a divorce because the husband decides to shack up with a pack of wolves has got to raise a few eyebrows. Lone Wolf follows the story of... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:55:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3705/philippa-gregory-the-lady-of-the-rivers/ The Lady of the Rivers tells the story of Jacquetta, the mother of Elizabeth Woodville who was the Queen of England in the fifteenth century. Raised by a wealthy family in France, Jacquetta is descended from a goddess with outstanding talents. She weds the Duke of Bedford, the king's uncle, who... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:14:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3680/sara-abou-bakr-and-et-al-hello-and-its-a-muslim-calling/ The so-called ‘clash of civilisations’ asserts a world divided into opposing entities as vague and simplistic as ‘East and West’. Coined by the late American political scientist Samuel Huntington, the paradigm reinforces a crusader mentality and denies the complex realities in which we live. In... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:57:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3644/victoria-hislop-the-thread/ When their grandson asks them why they have never left their home in Greece, The Thread's two main characters, Dimitri and Katerina begin sharing their story with their Anglo-Greek grandson. The novel's prologue and epilogue are set in present-day Greece while the rest of it is set in the... Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:31:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3603/andrew-humphreys-grand-hotels-of-egypt-in-the-golden-age-of-travel/ There is nothing more exciting than getting out of your country and exploring other parts of the world. A hundred years ago, travelling was a luxury affair only affordable for the rich and famous. It wasn’t just about the destination, the journey to your destination was also considered to be an... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3535/kevin-maneytrade-off-why-some-things-catch-on-and-and-others-dont/ In the ever-changing capitalistic, new-age world we live in, everything changes with maximum speed, including consumption and buying behaviours and so the market changes with them. It's hard to predict if a new idea will find success within the market or not; as the standards that were once... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:46:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3479/lucy-caldwell-the-meeting-point/ Literature has always benefitted from the idea that we live in a global village. The pursuit to discover other cultures and exotic habits is always fascinating especially when set to the backdrop of an interesting story and complex characters. In her new book The Meeting Point, Lucy Caldwell... Sun, 4 Mar 2012 13:40:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3433/eamonn-gearon-the-sahara-a-cultural-history/ How many camel experts do you know? If the answer is none, then you can change that by picking up Eamonn Gearon’s book, The Sahara: A Cultural History. Gearon goes to great lengths to dispel the misconstrued notion that the Sahara is a big empty desert. Though the largest desert in the world is... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:48:44 EET 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 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 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 http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3263/rawah-al-falah-badrawi-siwa-legends-and-lifestyles-in-the-egyptian-sahara/ More than just an elegant coffee table book, Siwa: Legends & Lifestyles in the Egyptian Sahara offers insight into the enigmatic Siwa, featuring several glamorous figures’ account of the lifestyle and history of Siwa, as well as their choice of Siwa as a holiday destination and permanent home.... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:51:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3236/steve-harvey-straight-talk-and-no-chaser/ If you are a woman who has always wanted to understand how the male brain operates, then Steve Harvey's book is worth reading. Although a lot has been written about the nature of relationships between men and women, Harvey's latest book Straight Talk, No Chaser is different; it's written from the... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:52:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3185/danielle-steel-hotel-vendome/ Hugues Martin purchases an old hotel, renovates it and turns it into a gem that is the Hotel Vendome. His life seems to be perfect until his wife decides he is too preoccupied with the hotel, and she dumps him and his daughter for a rock star. In charge of an up-and-coming hotel and four-year-old... Mon, 2 Jan 2012 16:58:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3130/eleanor-brown-the-weird-sisters/ The Weird Sisters follows the story of Rose, Bean and Cordy; the three Andreas sisters who return to their parents' home in the sleepy little town of Barnwell after their mother has been diagnosed with cancer; each with emotional baggage.  Their father, an eccentric Shakespearean college... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:28:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3080/daniel-barenboim-and-edward-w-said-parallels-and-paradoxes/ A book without a defined topic can be a turn-off for some readers, especially in nonfiction work. However, Parallels and Paradoxes presents the exact opposite. The book opens so many threads of discussions that it would be hard to say what its main idea is; it stimulates lots of ideas on various... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:11:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3044/lucette-lagnado-the-man-in-the-white-sharkskin-suit/ Throughout history, different ethnic and religious groups have inhabited Egypt; some for brief periods, others for centuries. The country has attracted influxes of new residents because of its rich history, business opportunities and climate. The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit is about the... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:22:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/3019/sherif-zaki-sorry-and-i-dont-smoke/ The fact that smoking is bad for your health is not debatable. Although a lot has been written about the health hazards of nicotine and what it does to your body, particularly your lungs, many well-educated people continue to smoke. Sorry, I Don't Smoke deals with smoking in a completely new... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:46:48 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2997/paulo-coelho-aleph/ Though some may regard Paulo Coelho as an overrated writer, his novels have  enjoyed worldwide success, especially his bestselling The Alchemist, a favourite among millions of readers. In his new book Aleph, Coelho continues on a similar mystic path to discover the meaning of faith, friendship... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:51:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2942/amani-eltunsi-a-girls-wishes-from-tahrir-square/ When history is being created, a simple diary of someone who witnessed the events first hand can provide some most interesting accounts. Amani Eltunsi presents something that is fairly close to that in her new book A Girl’s Wishes from Tahrir Square.Day by day, Eltunsi describes what she saw and... Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:18:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2879/grondahl-and-mohyeldin-tahrir-square-the-heart-of-the-egyptian-revolution/ A picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to the January 25th revolution, pictures are worth millions of words. Still frames that express anger, courage and even humour are what make Tahrir Square stand out. The photography book displays the work of Swedish photographer Mia Gröndahl,... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:41:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2884/nicole-richie-priceless/ Priceless tells the story of Charlotte Williams, a pampered girl whose priorities in life include shopping for designer clothes and partying at posh nightclubs. Her supermodel mother passed away in a tragic accident when she was seven and her father believes that money is the answer to all life's... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:28:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2846/assaf-et-al-the-road-to-tahrir/ The past ten months have witnessed an oversaturation of everything Tahrir-related: from books to t-shirts, exhibitions to TV shows and theatre plays, the revolution has been reinterpreted and packaged to the local market ad naseum. AUC Press has released – according to our count – at least three... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:55:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2802/jayne-ann-krentz-canyons-of-night/ The last book in a trilogy is always the most anticipated. But when it leaves you feeling dissatisfied and frustrated, you just know that it hasn't succeeded in doing its job. Canyons of Night is supposedly the conclusion to the Looking Glass trilogy, but it was a disappointing read; it doesn't... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:58:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2769/david-baldacci-one-summer/ Although bestselling American author David Baldacci is better known for his thriller novels, he has managed to writeOne Summer beautifully. The novel tells the story of a family torn apart by a sudden death, but brought together by a miracle. It follows the characters as they reconcile, overcome... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:50:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2731/laura-kasischke-the-raising/ All is quiet in a Midwestern University until the death of a student changes everything. Blond, beautiful and successful, sorority girl Nicole Warner is the epitome of a good college girl. Craig, Nicole's boyfriend, is behind the wheel when an accident claims her life. A year later, everyone on... Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:40:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2690/james-patterson-tick-tock/ Crime novel fans would be the first to admit that their beloved genre tends to stick to patterns and formulas. A crime occurs and then the lead detective starts chasing clues until the murderer is caught. The storyline often culminates in a physical confrontation between the good cop and the... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:00:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2504/paula-szuchman-and-jenny-anderson-spousonomics/ During a heated argument with your spouse, do general marketing concepts come to mind as a way of reaching a compromise? No? Spousonomics is a witty book that suggests that using economic principles is exactly what we need to resolve our relationship conflicts. By following business-oriented... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:44:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2469/shafiq-al-hout-my-life-in-the-plo/ Memoires often hold our fascination because they take readers through the details of a different era. They are especially thought-provoking when they focus on revolutionary personas like Shafiq Al-Hout, who played a great role in the Arab-Israeli struggle by founding the Palestinian Liberation... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:51:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2416/lesley-lababidi-and-lisa-sabbahy-cairo-the-family-guide/ As one of the biggest cities in the world, Cairo holds within its ancient streets and narrow allies thousands of years’ worth of history and cultural landmarks. It is so overwhelming that the question of what to do isn’t derived from the lack of activities; on the contrary, it’s because there’s... Sun, 7 Aug 2011 14:26:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2345/amy-chua-battle-hymn-of-the-tiger-mother/ Parenting and child psychology take up most of the self-help book genre, stressing the point that every parent must develop their own creative and suitable ways to deal with their child.Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother stands out from its genre contemporaries, as author Amy Chua delves right into... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:38:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2335/autostrade-mixed-bag-from-first-edition-comic-book/ Young publishing houses in Egypt have been steadily rolling out for the past few years, decorating Cairo’s bookshelves with local talents suited up in a variety of paperbacks. However, the quality of what they present remains debatable.While some are gifted, heartfelt ventures that shed promise,... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:24:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2304/king-abdullah-ii-of-jordan-our-last-best-chance-the-pursuit-of-peace-in-a-time-of-peril/ For any Arab leader who seeks to maintain a good relationship with his people and an acceptable public image; now would be a good time to step up. Although Jordan hasn’t been part of the wave of widespread discontent in the region per se, a reminder and proof of good intention never hurts.Our... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:42:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2293/oliver-james-how-not-to-f***-them-up/ Finally a straightforward book tells parents the blunt truth about why their naughty kids behave the way they do: it’s the parents’ fault! Known for his strong opinions on parenting and child psychology, author Oliver James follows his last book They F*** You Up with a new release that is bound... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:22:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2239/james-patterson-angel-a-maximum-ride-novel/ As the seventh instalment in the best-selling Maximum Ride series, Angel doesn't disappoint. The novel continues the story of a group of kids who had their DNA mixed with that of birds, giving them the ability to fly as well as other superhuman powers.Picking up from the last part Fang, the novel... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:57:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2224/jodi-picoult-sing-you-home/ Touching novels are a specialty that author Jodi Picoult has been perfecting for quite a while. She delves deeper into controversial issues than most, presenting them in a simple fashion. This time around, Picoult has effortlessly outdone herself. Her latest novel Sing You Home tells the story of... Sat, 9 Jul 2011 18:12:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2191/karima-khalil-messages-from-tahrir/ It’s been almost six months since January 25th, and the Tahrir-themed books, art pieces and films keep on coming. This could cause a certain sense of fatigue or overload in some Egyptians, but every now and then a stellar project shines among the rest. Messages from Tahrir: Signs from Egypt’s... Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2140/nadia-idle-and-alex-nunns-tweets-from-tahrir/ So much has been said of the Egyptian revolution’s utilisation of social media. The mind boggles at the thought of Twitter and Facebook not existing. How would it all have turned out? We’ll never know, but in Tweets from Tahrir, we have a unique and raw account of the revolution, as told through... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:21:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2107/opal-palmer-adisa-and-shayma-kamel-what-a-woman-is/ Beit El Yasmine Publishing has brought together poems from across the ocean by Caribbean American poet Opal Palmer Adisa and paintings by Egyptian artist Shayma Kamel in a new book What a Woman Is. The poems and the paintings are set side by side, creating together a colourful and poetic world... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:29:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2077/galal-amin-egypt-in-the-era-of-hosni-mubarak/ Once again, Egyptian author Galal Amin delves into the deepest and darkest aspects of Egyptian society with his latest release. This time it's an era that is still raw; the era of Hosni Mubarak. In Egypt in the Era of Hosni Mubarak (1981-2011), Amin goes back in time prior to the revolution, even... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:48:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2039/melissa-de-la-cruz-bloody-valentine/ Just as we thought we’d had enough of vampire novels after the last few years of the Twilight pandemonium and its literary copycats, another blue-blooded vampire series has hit bookstore shelves. This time though, Bloody Valentine isn’t likely to cause the same amount of fuss as Twilight.The... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/2005/dina-ghalwash-diaries-of-an-egyptian-girl/ The growing trend of Egyptian pseudo-feminist authors has brought mixed results in the past few years. The once novel style of combining formal writing with anecdotes, opinion, blogging, and diary entries has become a chick-lit genre of its own.The latest addition comes from Dina Ghalwash, who... Mon, 30 May 2011 15:16:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1973/candace-bushnell-the-carrie-diaries/ Chick lit novels have so much in common that the characters of different storylines might easily pass off as one and the same. Nevertheless, The Carrie Diaries is different; not because it has an original plot, but because it is a prequel to the bestselling series Sex and the City. The Carrie... Mon, 23 May 2011 14:15:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1928/james-patterson-fang-a-maximum-ride-novel/ The wonders of genetic modification have given Max and her flock wings, and Total, their mutant dog, the ability to talk. Although very few authors can combine scientific fiction with a respectable story, James Patterson succeeds in doing just that.  Fang is the sixth book in Patterson's Maximum... Sun, 15 May 2011 14:32:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1911/carl-hiaasen-star-island/ Unlike other novels that tell the stories of celebrities, Star Island doesn't focus on the glamour and wealth normally associated with fame. Instead, author Carl Hiaasen digs deeper and goes beyond the glamorous facades; he uses satire to shed light on the spoilt life of a 22-year-old blonde pop... Mon, 9 May 2011 13:31:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1875/ian-mcewan-solar/ As an author, Ian McEwan has been known to ruffle people’s feathers with his controversial views on religion and politics. However, one thing that he excels in is science; which happens to be the common background of some of his nineteen novels. Nevertheless, his latest science-based novel, Solar... Mon, 2 May 2011 14:32:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1816/will-adams-the-eden-legacy/ 'Welcome to Eden. Population: Zero'. With this tag line, starts the fourth part of the adventure book series by author Will Adams. The Eden Legacy continues to follow the main character Daniel Knox’s underwater adventures, where he explores some of the great mysteries and treasures of the ancient... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:30:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1727/michael-cunningham-by-nightfall/ A good novel should make the reader connect with the characters and feel part of the story. Unfortunately, Michael Cunningham takes this saying literally. In his 2010 novel By Nightfall, the scenes are vividly described to the tiniest details; the problem is what is seen may not be that... Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:17:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1711/nicholas-a-christakis-and-james-h-fowler-connected/ Social networking takes up a big portion of our time, as a way to remain connected to what’s happening in our social circles, keeping up with friends and sharing what we are doing and thinking with others. According to Nicholas A. Christakis and James H. Fowler, the authors of Connected, our... Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:36:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1676/noha-wagih-screw-equality/ Published in 2010 by Evolution Publishers, Screw Equality is the debut novel by Noha Wagih and the latest addition to Egypt’s growing number of female authors and feminist-themed books. At first glance, it’s quasi-impossible to miss the point of Wagih’s book; its cover (an attractive female with... Sun, 29 May 2011 12:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1623/jodi-picoult-house-rules/ People always have a hard time embracing and accepting differences. House Rules tells the story of a family sentenced to a lifetime of subtle glances and whispering, because one of its members has Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism.  Jacob is an eighteen-year-old high school... Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:13:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1573/alaa-al-aswany-on-the-state-of-egypt/ Always well-known for his outspoken political opinions and daring literature, Alaa El Aswany is, paradoxically, more controversial than ever after Egypt’s January 25th revolution.It is fitting, then, that his first collection of columns in English translation, On the State of Egypt, was published... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:59:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1551/mona-abaza-twentieth-century-egyptian-art-the-private-collection-of-sherwet-shafei/ Located in the heart of Zamalek is Safarkhan Gallery, one of the most prominent galleries of Egypt’s contemporary art scene. Owned by art collector Sherwet Shafei and her daughter Mona Said, collectors and viewers alike have frequented the gallery for many years. But little do many know that the... Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:40:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1531/nicholas-sparks-safe-haven/ Romance novels have often been associated with sappiness and over-the-top displays of affection. Nicholas Sparks' novels might feature a little bit of that, but with additional depth added to it. Safe Haven is a fairytale for adults; it's a little getaway to a universe where true love conquers... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:40:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1506/elif-shafak-the-forty-rules-of-love/ The Forty Rules of Love is a multi-faceted novel weaving together the tale of the famed 13th-century poet Rumi; his transformation from a respected scholar into a Sufi poet under the influence of his companion; Shams of Tabriz, and the story of suburban housewife Ella Rubinstein’s path to true... Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:24:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1475/rhonda-byrne-the-power/ Rhonda Byrne, author of the self-help bestseller The Secret, strikes again with a sequel titled The Power. With very few differences, the second installment continues what the first book started – explaining the power of the law of attraction.  The Power reveals through the first few pages that... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:38:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1439/khairy-shalaby-the-time-travels-of-the-man-who-sold-pickles-and-sweets/ The Time Travels of the Man Who Sold Pickles and Sweets by Khairy Shalaby tells the story of Ibn Shalaby, an ordinary modern-day Egyptian man who can travel through time. He has no control over when he is thrown into the past or the future; instead, he must consult his wristwatch to find out what... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:33:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1423/stacy-schiff-cleopatra-a-life/ Stacy Schiff’s Cleopatra: A Life was one of 2010’s most-hyped books. The reason for all of the excitement was twofold: first, Schiff is a respected Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author. Secondly; and more importantly, the choice of Cleopatra for a subject is bound to be an instant hit, as... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:57:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1395/fatima-bhutto-songs-of-blood-and-sword/ It is often said that reality is stranger than fiction. Fatima Bhutto’s new book Songs of Blood and Sword proves that adage and does it one better: in this new memoir, reality is more compelling and more dramatic than fiction could ever hope to be.Fatima Bhutto promised her father, Mir Murtaza... Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:00:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1376/essam-youssef-a-1-4-gram/ If you plan on reading A ¼ Gram, you may need at least two days of free time to get through it. This novel will suck you in and pique your curiosity to the extent that you lose track of time. All that matters once the reading begins is whether or not the characters will recover from their... Sun, 2 Jan 2011 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1355/peter-millar-the-black-madonna/ They say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but what if the book’s author puts himself up for judgement with a tagline that has created controversy on its own?That is the case with The Black Madonna, a compelling thriller by UK journalist and author Peter Millar. The bold phrase 'A... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:30:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1284/kai-bird-crossing-mandelbaum-gate/ When writing about the Middle East, it is constantly challenging to separate rhetoric from personal experience and impressions from stereotypes. The difficulty of separating the personal from the historical and rhetorical is clearly apparent in Kai Bird's rambling memoir, Crossing Mandelbaum... Sun, 5 Jun 2011 12:00:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1255/michael-frishkopf-music-and-media-in-the-arab-world/ Themes of modernity and the evolution of media technology have brought about penetrating changes in pop music culture, forming what is aptly termed ‘mediated music’ in academic discussions.Written by fifteen authors, and consisting of just as many diverse viewpoints, Music and Media in the Arab... Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1230/lindsey-kelk-i-heart-paris/ Novels stand out either because of their striking storyline or because of the enjoyable style of writing. Admittedly, it’s not a shock that an extraordinary story isn’t to be expected out of most chick-lit novels, but author Lindsey Kelk luckily excels in her fun writing style.  Following the... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:40:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1200/robert-temple-egyptian-dawn/ Controversies aside, there’s no doubt that the mysteries of the Egyptian civilisation are becoming more and more intriguing with time. As one of the most fascinating civilisations of the ancient world, many researchers have tried to put the pieces of Ancient Egypt together for the rest of us to... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:28:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1166/lauren-weisberger-last-night-at-chateau-marmont/ The international success of The Devil Wears Prada has earned Lauren Weisberger recognition in the chick lit genre. Remaining on the bestseller list for a whole year and having her novel made into an award-winning film have only increased fans’ anticipation for her new novels. And indeed, Last... Wed, 3 Nov 2010 18:03:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1073/anne-fortier-juliet/ If you tend to believe that any book about an old fairytale is corny, worn out and boring; don’t give up just yet; because Anne Fortier’s debut novel Juliet will prove the exact opposite.From the novel’s title and vintage-looking cover, readers may be inclined to think that this novel is about... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:49:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/1011/anne-marie-drosso-in-their-fathers-country/ Following the 2007 release of Cairo Stories, a collection of short stories on Egypt, author Anne-Marie Drosso presents her first novel In Their Father’s Country, which dives deep into its characters’ emotions as well as the country’s complex history.The story begins in Cairo in 1924 with Claire... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:01:50 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/979/magda-mehdawy-the-pharaohs-kitchen/ Written by Magda Mehdawy and Amr Hussein, The Pharaoh’s Kitchen (AUC Press) is an archaeologist’s documentation of the ancient Egyptians' culinary arts.  Published in English in May 2010, the book arrives with an impressive pedigree: it is the winner of the 2008 Gourmand Cookbook Awards for best... Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:54:18 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/951/yahia-lababidi-trial-by-ink/ These days, the average reader has limited access to profiles of iconic philosophers that inspired the world; it either involves a lot of Wikipedia searching and digging through old and rare archives, or reading huge books with a lot of complicated words.Therefore, when a normal-sized book... Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:32:30 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/920/samia-mehrez-the-literary-atlas-of-cairo/ The essence of Cairo, in all its glory and grime, is very difficult to capture. This fascinating city has many faces and has seen many drastically different times, creating a hub of cultural contradictions and intriguing characteristics.Over the past century, some of the greatest literary minds... Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:06:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/891/bahaa-abdelmegid-saint-theresa-and-sleeping-with-strangers/ First off, to eliminate any possible confusion, Saint Theresa and Sleeping with Strangers are the titles of two separate short novels in the same book by Bahaa Abdelmegid. Through the two stories, Abdelmegid dives through Cairo in its different eras, and its residents that apparently will always... Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:50:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/865/mohamed-el-bisatie-drumbeat/ It’s not that often that one can find a novel with an innovative idea, let alone find one in a simple and attractive style too. Drumbeat can be the exception; it’s a perfect blend of originality and imagination.     Drumbeat takes place in a fictional Emirate in the UAE during the national team’s... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:01:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/835/inji-amr-to-each-her-own/ We are all free to make our own lifestyle choices, experiences and friends, but would you like to read all the elaborate details about someone else's? To Each Her Own, the debut novel by first-time author Inji Amr, prompts readers to ask that question.Essentially another compilation of short... Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/736/rock-and-roll-jihad-drawn-out-and-detailed-memoir/ Released in 2010, this well-purposed memoir delves into the life of Salman Ahmad, a self-proclaimed Pakistani rock star crediting himself with the merge of Western rock 'n' roll sound with classical Pakistani music. He also claims to have used music as an irregular method in allowing individuals... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:26:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/782/alaa-al-aswany-chicago/ Though this bestselling novel has been out for several years now in Egypt, it is still creating a lot of buzz on international literature circles. A widely controversial novel by one of the most talked about modern Egyptian authors, Chicago discusses many aspects of life that we all have within... Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:10:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/749/nevine-abbas-halim-diaries-of-an-egyptian-princess/ Many of us in Egypt are naturally captivated by the lives of the rich and famous. There is something about these characters that we find inherently exciting and mysterious. We wear thin the pages of celebrity gossip magazines and tirelessly search the Internet for updates on our favourite stars.... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:55:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/622/elizabeth-gilbert-committed/ In her last best-selling memoir Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert went on a self-discovery trip through three different countries to overcome a nasty divorce. It ended with her falling in love with Felipe, an also-divorced Brazilian businessman that she met in Bali.They have managed to stay in... Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:11:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/578/imz-khattab-cracking-the-code-of-the-egyptian-relationshit/ If you’ve ever read an issue of Cosmopolitan or any other women’s magazine, then you would be wasting your hard-earned Egyptian Pounds (all 80 of them) on this book. Meant as a guide for Egyptian men and women to understand what goes wrong in relationships and how to fix them; this book is just... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:13:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/551/may-taher-when-the-honeymoon-is-over/ With a slew of young, Egyptian female authors publishing their works of fiction in the last two years, May Taher is the latest to debut on the local market with When the Honeymoon is Over; a collection of sixteen short stories about Egyptian couples and the tumultuous nature of relationships.The... Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:41:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/444/melancholia-local-lit-for-the-modern-day/ After months of waiting and 587 pages later, local writer Basil Fateen’s debut onto Cairo’s literature scene has finally surfaced. In the fictional, non-linear narrative Melancholia, Fateen takes us on an almost psychedelic journey through the eyes of main character Selim. Selim is a 28-year old... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:06:15 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/358/rajaa-alsanea-girls-of-riyadh/ First published in English in 2007, this novel tells the story of four female friends growing up in the city of Riyadh. Amidst the trials and tribulations of young love, secret dating and coming of age, the four eventually go their separate ways.Girls of Riyadh is not strictly an attempt to show... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:48:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/303/stieg-larsson-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/ Since its release in 2005, the first book of the Millennium Trilogy has been a bestseller wherever it is shelved, and it continues to gain fans left and right across the world. This is partly due to the enigmatic characters in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and also due to the gripping mystery... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:45:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/205/the-god-of-small-things-roys-booker-prize-novel/ Arundhati Roy's Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things is a work of many layers. The novel focuses on the story of a brother and sister, fraternal twins who are separated at the age of seven.Beginning with a sunny tale of two children raised by their eccentric but devoted mother, a... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:43:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/200/say-youre-one-of-them-a-portrait-of-africas-youth/ For those Cairo-based individuals that engage in long working hours on a daily basis, finding time to pick up a quality novel and actually finish it in less than one month’s time can be an ambitious goal. Luckily, we have books such as Nigerian-born Jesuit priest Uwem Akpan‘s novel Say You’re One... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/136/persepolis-i-and-ii-iran-illustrated-in-black-and-white/ Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood is no ordinary memoir. Chronicling the author’s early life in Tehran during the politically tumultuous 1970s, the graphic novel depicts a young girl’s perspective on everything from love and punk rock to state reform. Setrapi writes and... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/123/cormac-mccarthy-the-road/ Cormac McCarthy’s The Road is one of those rare books that is simultaneously inspiring, depressing and full of literary genius. The novel's father and son trek to find a safe haven in an apocalyptic age where the unknown wilderness has become their home sets the scene for this award-winning... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:35:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/120/amitav-ghosh-in-an-antique-land/ In a meandering tale between travelogue and history, Amitav Ghosh creates a vivid picture of Egypt and a Middle East that, although it may not exist today, is a unique place for discovery and learning. The main purpose of In an Antique Land is to trace the path of a Jewish slave of an Arab... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:27:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/books/147/alan-weisman-the-world-without-us/ Imagine a world where people don’t exist. Alan Weisman, in his seminal work The World Without Us does more than simply imagine what our world would be if all humans simply disappeared overnight, he extrapolates the data available and paints an image of that human-void Earth that is at both... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:37:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3816/katie-melua-secret-symphony/ True originality isn’t easy to come by in the music business these days. We’ve witnessed more than a fair share of artists drowning in a sea of likewise imitators. This makes us appreciate the odd exceptions who, year after year, manage to produce better music with each record that they release.... Thu, 10 May 2012 15:05:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3761/madonna-mdna/ True music fans love to reminisce and postulate about a far gone time when music was art. Now there’s a whole new level of disappointment when those who once shaped the music of our time now employ fads and trends just to sell records. In her new album, MDNA, Madonna presents a collection of... Wed, 2 May 2012 13:49:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3723/fun-some-nights/ For energised tracks that set a listener on an inspired road, the American indie-pop band Fun hits the spot with a genre of upbeat music accompanied by the gifted vocals of Nate Ruess that, in the right moment, resemble Freddie Mercury’s vocal flexibility. The positive vibes on the band’s second... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:10:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3686/lotus-plaza-spooky-action-at-a-distance/ Lockett Pundt has really come into his own with Spooky Action at a Distance, his sophomore album as Lotus Plaza. In a nutshell, the album is a beautiful, self-produced compilation of reverb drenched melancholic anthems.Lotus Plaza is the name of Pundt’s solo project, into which he pours his... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:19:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3651/the-cranberries-roses/ There are only so many expectations a long-awaited album can handle, especially after a ten year-long hiatus. The Cranberries were largely missed by their fans and the lead singer Dolores O’Riordan's fresh voice and the band’s subtle instruments were continually in demand. Thus, it’s refreshing... Wed, 4 Apr 2012 13:19:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3612/morrissey-viva-hate/ Yes, it’s true. Morrissey is releasing debut album, Viva Hate, for the third time; and just as with 1997’s first re-release, it’s much to the dismay of lifelong fans who feel that the content of Morrissey’s initial releases somehow belongs exclusively to them.It is also being argued that, despite... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:12:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3574/the-shins-port-of-morrow/ The Shins’ last release, Wincing the Night Away, confirmed the band's success in the underground world with a collection of songs that were both eclectic and humanly relatable. The soft, enchanting musicality of the album is part of what came to identify The Shins. Returning after five years with... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:46:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3519/the-fray-scars-and-stories/ The Fray captured the hearts of pop-rock fans all over the world with their hit ‘How to Save a Life’ in 2005 from their multi-platinum album of the same name. The band's distinct vocals, rock-heavy instrumentals and intensely, emotional lyrics have made them a household name. With its title, one... Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:40:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3488/tennis-young-and-old/ An almost accidental band, Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley – married couple and original members of Tennis – found their knack for making music after taking a seven-month long sailing trip that inspired them to keep record of it with song. Last year’s album Cape Dory caught a lot of attention with... Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:00:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3455/sleigh-bells-reign-of-terror/ Officially labelled as a ‘noise pop’ band (a term that is so hopelessly encompassing that it is unequivocally meaningless), Sleigh Bells emphatically struck cords with the indie community last year with debut album Treats. Like the cover art for said album- a slightly washed out photo of a posing... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:27:38 EET 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 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 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 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/article/music/3215/amy-winehouse-lioness-hidden-treasures/ Not a day after her death, the debate over a posthumous Amy Winehouse release was raging. Keeping aside the fact that the profits of Lioness: Hidden Treasures are going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, one couldn’t help but wince at the prospect of the circus that this compilation would ignite.We... Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:48:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3136/wu-lyf-go-tell-fire-to-the-mountain/ A lot of aspiring musicians must be scratching their heads right now.  How is it that four kids from Manchester, England have managed to apparently have their cake and eat it too? The members of Wu Lyf have successfully cultivated a reputation of mystery and fame simultaneously, refusing to give... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:00:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3103/the-roots-undun/ Viewers of OSN may now think of the Roots as ‘that band’ on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, but this alternative hip-hop/neo-soul collective have, and continue to hold their own in the industry. Exposure for the group has increased ten-fold, and it has allowed them to return as far back to their... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:40:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3091/future-islands-on-the-water/ Sounding much like a friendly monster, Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands writes lyrics with his heart on his sleeve. The Baltimore-based band’s 2010 album In Evening Air came alive with the endearing passion with which his simplistic lyrics were delivered; the album captured listeners with the... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:31:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3050/kelly-clarkson-stronger/ For the past four albums, Kelly Clarkson has gained a reputation for her strong, assertive songs that colour her work with a tongue-in-cheek confidence, including hits like ‘Since You Been Gone’ and ‘Don’t Waste Your Time’. She takes speaking her mind to a whole new level with her new album,... Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:30:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3041/rihanna-talk-that-talk/ Barbadian pop princess Rihanna has released her sixth studio album and kicked it off with the single ‘We Found Love’ which is already an international hit. With this album Riri continues what has almost become her signature style; upbeat pop songs with raunchy lyrics and high sexual content. The... Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:26:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/3010/atlas-sound-parallax/ His cult fame as frontman of experimental rockers Deerhunter has rewarded momentum to Bradford Cox’s solo project Atlas Sound. Still active in both endeavours, Cox works on the mantra that time waits for no man, and has churned out eight albums since 2005.Like Deerhunter’s gradual break from... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:48:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2975/florence-the-machine-ceremonials/ Not many acts have taken so much of the world by such a storm like Florence + The Machine has. London singer Florence Welch crafted a catchy, personal and commercial mainstay of a record with 2009’s Lungs, and so another indie, pop, experimental masterpiece has been long expected with... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:15:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2903/m83-hurry-up-and-were-dreaming/ If you’ve ever wondered what it might sound like if TV on the Radio and The Edge from U2 asked Panda Bear to produce a collaboration album, you may have your answer.  With Hurry Up We’re Dreaming, M83 brings us their sixth studio album, perhaps their most ambitious yet.Combining surreal... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 5:13:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2909/björk-biophilia/ Delirium has surrounded the release of almost every one of Björk’s seven albums. The Icelandic singer’s eighth is no different. Never one to do things without fuss, Björk released Biophilia as the first ‘app album’ with the help of Apple. Each song can be downloaded as an interactive app that... Wed, 2 Nov 2011 17:28:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2904/coldplay-mylo-xyloto/ Since their hit song ‘Fix You’, Coldplay has been climbing up the charts with inspiring music that makes its listener just want to go out and do something, or curl up ‎under a blanket and watch the rain.‎Following their 2008 best-selling album Viva La Vida, the British band had to do something... Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:40:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2864/feist-metals/ Despite achieving very respectable critical success with her last album and garnering huge popularity for being a constant pillar in super-group Broken Social Scene, Leslie Feist has always maintained relative anonymity. That’s probably because she hasn’t had that one big push. The Canadian's... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:27:54 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2826/salalem-kelma-abeeha/ Salalem’s journey to their debut album has been a long but steady rise through the underground music scene in Egypt. Having formed in 2004, they’ve gone from obscurity to regular gigs at Cairo’s top venues like El Sawy Culturewheel and the Cairo Jazz Club, to starring in Vodafone’s 2011Ramadan ad... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:56:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2811/david-guetta-nothing-but-the-beat/ If you’ve been anywhere near a dance floor or a radio station in the past six months, chances are you’ve been exposed to one of David Guetta’s infectious, bubble-gum dance hits. The 43-year-old French DJ’s fifth and latest album Nothing But the Beat is a double CD album that follows the same... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:29:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2756/amr-diab-banadeek-taala/ As per usual with Amr Diab’s albums, the whole of Egypt seemed to be on the edge of their seats waiting for the release of Banadeek Ta’ala (I’m Calling You, Come). And as always, the anticipation has been so high that once again songs were leaked online before the official release. However, even... Sun, 9 Oct 2011 13:52:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2698/kasabian-velociraptor/ Kasabian have slowly but surely turned from every semi-rebellious teen-aged hipster’s second favourite indie band to some sort of organic freak of nature. They still bare the rock band prerequisite lout-chic image as good as anyone in the game, but their sound has developed in ways that maybe... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:35:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2586/beirut-the-rip-tide/ Zach Condon is Beirut. While a rag-tag group of musicians yielding French horns, ukuleles, glockenspiels and other funnily-named instruments accompany him both on stage and in studio, the shaggy-haired and nasally-voiced American is one big musical brain.As with their previous albums Gulag... Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:10:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2547/owl-city-all-things-bright-and-beautiful/ In a time when a computer is just as important an instrument in the music industry as guitars and drums, a question of lyrical and vocal qualities still remains. Luckily for electro-pop fans, a synth-pop one-man band is dashing up the musical charts with songs about accidents and rockets.On Owl... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:32:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2543/foo-fighters-wasting-light/ With one album after another, Foo Fighters have been dominating the rock charts with huge success. This time, Dave Grohl and friends have raised the stakes higher, as they've declared their latest album Wasting Light their 'heaviest rock album yet', earning them their first number one on the... Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:30:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2520/pitbull-planet-pit/ It seems that lately everybody is in line to collaborate with Cuban-American rapper Pitbull. He guest stars on several pop songs, all of which are now at the top of the music charts. So it should come as no surprise that Pitbull’s own album Planet Pit consists of collaborations and duets with... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:34:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2471/jay-z-and-kanye-west-watch-the-throne/ Of all the dream-team collaborations we could hope to see, a Jay Z and Kanye West partnership was never too far; the last decade has been a tease. Now, probably the two most influential rappers alive have linked arms to form the aptly named duo ‘The Throne’ and taken a plunge that is as much an... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:22:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2407/wu-tang-clan-legendary-weapons/ As a group, the Wu-Tang Clan have never really bettered their first album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Upon release in 1993, it was immediately hailed as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, and the subsequent eighteen years has only served to prove that more right. Legendary... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:20:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2383/hamza-namira-insan/ There's been a lot of hype and expectancy surrounding the release of Insan (Human) by Hamza Namira for quite some time now. This is Namira’s debut album with Awakening Productions; the same label that boasts Sami Yusuf and Maher Zain on their books.Namira has always possessed a sophisticated and... Mon, 1 Aug 2011 13:45:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2319/thievery-corporation-culture-of-fear/ Based in Washington D.C., Thievery Corporation broke new ground with their politically charged music when the group first emerged in 1995 led by Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. With their eclectic mixtures of old-school Jamaican dub, Brazilian bossa nova, and a healthy dose of club beats and silky... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:00:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2312/cairokee-matloub-zaeem/ Having formed in 2003 and spent the greater part of the last eight years on the underground circuit, Egyptian band Cairokee have finally released their debut album, Matloub Za'eem (Leader Wanted). The Arabic rock band is unique in its style and approach to the genre. Unlike so many other groups... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2236/thebes-productions-the-land-chapter-one/ The Land: Chapter One may be Thebes Productions’ first compilation album, but that should not breed any commentary on its status as possibly the leading purveyor of dance music in Egypt. Any organisers that can bring David Guetta to the Egyptian shores must have something going for them. With... Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:55:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2222/neobyrd-transbyrd/ Long before his music was made public in Egypt, Neobyrd was slated for stardom. At the age of fifteen, his music was playing on British radio. A careful listen to his debut album Transbyrd tells us that it wasn’t just luck that got him on international airwaves at such a young age.  The album’s... Fri, 8 Jul 2011 15:30:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2183/jamie-woon-mirrorwriting/ Although his debut album Mirrorwriting has barely made a bleep on the radar of European and US charts, 28-year-old singer Jamie Woon has created a lot of hype; mainly from music critics, for his sharp sound that dithers somewhere between dupstep, soul and commercial pop. The son of a Malaysian... Sun, 3 Jul 2011 15:28:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2174/bon-iver-bon-iver/ Having impressed the un-impressible Kanye West enough to lend his vocals to last year’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, more expectant gazes turned to Justin Vernon and American folk band Bon Iver.The anticipation for their self-titled second album was already high after 2008's album For Emma,... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:05:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2148/beyonce-4/ She’s done it again. Move over Adele, Rihanna and Lady Gaga; Queen B has just conquered Glastonbury as the headline act at this year’s festival, and she’s still sitting tightly on her throne. After the success of her last album I am Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé knew she had to come with something good... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:17:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2102/cults-cults/ When Lilly Allen all but disappeared a couple of years ago, she cited disillusionment with the record industry as the reason she needed a break. So what better way to instil confidence in herself than to set up her own record company, In the Name of. Sarcasm aside, Ms Allen has actually silenced... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:18:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2059/jennifer-lopez-love/ Somewhere near the end of the nineties, radio waves became flooded with Latin pop. Ricky Martin made us shake our bon bons while Enrique Iglesias had all of us swaying the night away, and Marc Anthony sang to us. Then along came Jennifer Lopez. The actress entered the world of music and soon... Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:05:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2040/lady-gaga-born-this-way/ What can be said that hasn’t already been said about Lady Gaga? Yes, you’re correct: not much. She effortlessly courts controversy, while continuously producing music that’s hard to fault for even the most hardened of cynics. She’s surpassed peers and predecessors without breaking a sweat, and... Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:16:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2025/the-lonely-island-turtleneck-and-chain/ Following the success of their first hit album Incredibad, The Lonely Island are back with the long-anticipated Turtleneck & Chain and huge star power to prove it. Featuring the likes of Snoop Dogg, Michael Bolton and Rihanna, this SNL comedy trio return with their satirical jokes, catchy hook... Wed, 1 Jun 2011 17:31:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/2010/beastie-boys-hot-sauce-committee-part-two/ After four years, the Beastie Boys have finally released their eighth studio album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. The trio of Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock, who kicked off the group's long and illustrious run as teenagers more than 25 years ago, continues to crank out hot tracks with all three members... Tue, 31 May 2011 13:11:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1976/raphael-saadiq-stone-rollin/ Long before r&b and hip-hop embraced the slim-fit look, electric guitars and prescription wayfarers, Raphael Saadiq was rocking the original geek-chic look like a pro. The completely inoffensive neo-soul funk artiste has had a steady career, never falling too far either side of critical... Tue, 24 May 2011 14:12:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1965/sade-the-ultimate-collection/ Singing ever since the eighties, Sade’s voice melts this reviewer’s heart like warm butter. It’s a sign of a true musician that Nigerian-English singer Sade Adu and her band have endured three decades of the music business and continue to produce smooth, delicious jazz-influenced r&b/pop... Sun, 29 May 2011 12:00:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1916/fleet-foxes-helplessness-blues/ Unavoidable in charm and a little mysterious by nature, it’s no wonder that these folk-loving boys are based in Seattle, Washington.Fleet Foxes' debut full-length album Fleet Foxes and second EP Sun Giant were both raving successes, where critics and non critics alike hailed the band for their... Tue, 10 May 2011 12:40:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1912/paul-simon-so-beautiful-or-so-what/ As one of the most iconic American singer-songwriters of the 21st century, Paul Simon has influenced generations of singers and listeners with his fusion of folk, pop and world music, as well as his charming, relatable lyrics. Furthermore, his twenty-year partnership with singer Art Garfunkel as... Mon, 9 May 2011 16:40:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1882/the-kills-blood-pressures/ The Kills have three main claims to fame. The first is that they are a better version of the Ting Tings. The second is that 50% of them are engaged to Kate Moss. The third is that the cover for their 2005 album No Wow was bestowed with the honour of being featured on a range of Uniqlo... Tue, 3 May 2011 14:36:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1828/panda-bear-tomboy/ If you don’t know anything about Noah Lennox, aka Panda Bear, or his group Animal Collective; it’s because – like a panda – he loiters alone when not putting on a show for gawking spectators. You won’t find his name plastered just anywhere. With his fashion designer wife and young daughter, the... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:10:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1814/westlife-gravity/ Since their first appearance in 1998, Irish pop band Westlife have had a very successful career in the pop industry. They made their name as more than another five-person boy band with chart topping hits that were mostly modernised covers of pop and jazz icons.Following their album-a-year... Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:25:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1723/avril-lavigne-goodbye-lullabye/ It’s been four years since her last album The Best Damn Thing hit the charts with the single ‘Girlfriend’. Now that she has her own fragrance and fashion line, Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne is back with Goodbye Lullaby to show her personal and vocal growth.Something doesn’t seem right at first... Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:28:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1707/amos-lee-mission-bell/ 32-year-old American singer-songwriter Amos Lee can easily be pigeonholed into the folk genre, given his mellow acoustic sound and sweet voice. In fact, Lee’s sound is described best as a fusion of jazz, folk, soul, gospel and country. Debuting in 2005, Lee has recorded duets with Norah Jones and... Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:39:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1643/lykke-li-wounded-rhymes/ If a few months ago, M.I.A had taken a few ‘how to be hardcore’ tips from Swedish singer Lykke Li, she may not have come across as so annoying and flamboyantly shallow. Fortunately enough for Li, she’s got her own thing going on and she’s sparkling now more than ever.Popular with indie music... Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:19:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1617/lupe-fiasco-lasers/ When record company fat cats finally liberated the first song of Lupe Fiasco’s long-awaited third album back in October 2010, everyone feared the worst. ‘The Show Goes On’ was a limp, derivative pulp of a song, whose title should have included a sigh and a sad emoticon face, as if to say that the... Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1611/britney-spears-femme-fatale/ It is no secret that Britney Spears has been through a rough couple of years. What with battling bipolar disorder, being under conservatorship and custody entanglements, all under the ruthless lens of Hollywood, many of her fans thought that the old, free-spirited, In the Zone Spears would never... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:35:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1593/jessie-j-who-you-are/ Everyone loves an underdog, especially when that underdog is more of a bulldog. She’s big news now, but 22-year-old London-bred Jessie J, born Jessica Cornish, has had to jump some hurdles that you couldn’t even make up. Having been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat at a young age, and having... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:14:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1583/james-blunt-some-kind-of-trouble/ Through begging words, teary pleas and acoustic pop music, British singer/songwriter James Blunt’s claim to fame came in 2005 with his debut album Back to Bedlam, which featured the unforgettable ‘You’re Beautiful’ and ‘Goodbye My Lover’. Blunt returns now with a third album that will definitely... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:33:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1572/james-blake-james-blake/ It’s hard to believe that this London-based producer and singer is just 22-years-old, and that James Blake is his debut album on a major record label (we’re not counting his previous release, Klavierwerke as it was an EP with only four tracks). It’s also difficult to define his music or even... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:36:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1563/talib-kweli-gutter-rainbows/ Jay-Z once rapped 'If skills sold/ Truth be told/ I’d probably be lyrically/ Talib Kweli.' Praise from Caesar indeed. It’s always a breath of fresh air when Kweli releases any new record.There are so many things unfortunate about the term ‘conscious hip-hop’, yet his brand of indie... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:28:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1543/norah-jones-featuring-norah-jones/ With powerful lyrics and soft jazzy-pop tunes, Norah Jones has managed to capture the ears and hearts of listeners since her award-winning debut album Come Away with Me in 2002. Featuring Norah Jones is a compilation that serves as a reminder of the greatest duets that have helped shape this... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1535/adele-21/ It’s strange to think that it’s been three years since British singer-songwriter Adele released her debut album 19. That’s probably because her single ‘Chasing Pavements’ was on tight rotation on every radio station, music channel and department store playlist that you had the misfortune of... Wed, 2 Mar 2011 15:22:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1530/r-kelly-love-letter/ As one of the greatest R&B artists, both vocal and arrangement-wise, R. Kelly has been in the business for almost twenty years now; yet he manages to present a new flavour to his music with his latest album Love Letter; incorporating classic soul influences and lyrics about love and... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:19:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1514/radiohead-the-king-of-limbs/ February 18th, 2011 not only marked the one-week anniversary of the ousting of Hosni Mubarak; but it was also the release date of the one of the most anticipated albums of the year, Radiohead’s King of Limbs.Aside from some independent work with musical producer Nigel Godrich, this is the first... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:22:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1509/pj-harvey-let-england-shake/ On February 14th 2011, some nineteen days after the protests kicked off in Tahrir Square, an album that couldn’t be more befitting was released. PJ Harvey’s Let England Shake could well be called ‘Let Egypt Shake’.For twenty years, Polly Jean Harvey’s musical career has sat comfortably in that... Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:41:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1505/die-antwoord-o/ Hailing from South Africa with an admirable dose of social consciousness and some sick rhymes are Die Antwoord, loosely translated as ‘the answer.’ This hip-hop trio is made up of MC Ninja, Yolandi Visser (who provides childlike backing vocals and manages to spit nicely too) and finally the man... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:50:35 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1473/bryan-adams-bare-bones/ It doesn’t happen every day to find an artist who sounds as good live as he does on his studio-recorded albums. So when Bryan Adams chooses to strip down his most popular songs to their acoustic bare bones minus the backing vocals and instruments; we know that it will be worth it.  It has been... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:06:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1476/iron-and-wine-kiss-each-other-clean/ Imagine a wrap-around country front porch with some Appalachian mountains in the background. Throw a banjo into a bearded poet’s arms and that’s what we were introduced to in 2002 when Sam Beam released his first Iron and Wine album, The Creek Drank the Cradle. After seven years of writing, Beam... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:16:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1443/michael-jackson-michael/ Without doubt, Michael Jackson was one of the strongest musical inspirations of this generation. He had always stood out with his unique style that either made people love him or hate him, and his record-breaking success was widely respected and admired throughout his 30-year musical... Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:01:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1437/the-ghost-of-a-saber-tooth-tiger-acoustic-sessions/ It was just a few months ago that the band The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger was created by Sean Lennon and his model-musician girlfriend Charlotte Kemp Muhl. The legendary music bloodline in one half of this up-and-coming indie folk duo had audiences filled with anticipation as to what The Ghost... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:59:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1424/sabrepulse-famicom-connection/ Do you find yourself missing the good old days when you’d sit in front of the TV wasting away time and brain cells playing your Nintendo? If you’re an old-school gamer, you probably miss the 8-bit music playing in the background while you were saving princesses or shooting aliens.Ash Eskrett,... Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:41:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1398/gorillaz-the-fall/ The creative genius of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett is always a refreshing subject; one that involves intricately drawn cartoons, a virtual band and a fictional universe that’s composed of their entire musical project. Selling over seven million copies of their 2001 self-titled debut album,... Wed, 5 Jan 2011 10:11:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1364/skrillex-scary-monsters-and-nice-sprites/ If you’re into electronic music, then you must have come across dubstep, the new trend sweeping across dance floors world-wide. Originating from the UK, the genre encompasses a ton of styles, but one thing that they all share in common is a sexy and sometimes dirty baseline.Former frontman of emo... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:16:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1348/girl-talk-all-day/ Legality, fair use and a high probability of lawsuits: this entire racket has this new artist in the New York Times and other publications for his unauthorised sampling of numerous well-known artists. In 2007, DJ Greg Gillis (otherwise known as Girl Talk) was in a documentary that focused on our... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:20:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1324/rihanna-loud/ Rihanna may have arguably one of the most powerful vocals in the pop industry, yet her sound is rather confused. Making headlines over the past two years for her personal life more than her music, the 22-year-old Barbadian’s latest album Loud follows the same trend as her previous two albums... Thu, 9 Dec 2010 18:04:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1271/cee-lo-green-the-lady-killer/ His womanising ways adopt a humorous edge when you see him strutting his big man stuff. Gimmicky or not, you can’t help but love his fur coats and sleazy smile. Known to many as one half of Gnarls Barkley, which took the music scene by storm a few years back with the single 'Crazy,' Cee Lo Green... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:05:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1265/kanye-west-my-beautiful-dark-twisted-fantasy/ It’s awful how people keep holding Kanye West accountable for what comes out of his mouth. Schizophrenic and chronically temperamental at best, one may agree with a recent tweet suggesting that a breathalyser be attached to the man’s Twitter account. Making enemies of former US presidents and... Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:00:18 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1260/nicki-minaj-pink-friday/ Nicki Minaj has been strategically heating up the rap and hip hop scene for a few years now. Her powerhouse techniques of bubble-gum fluorescent looks, eyelash-batting and gravely gangster rap place her in a rare circle in the hip-hop industry; and if critics’ responses are anything to go by, it... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:31:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1246/kid-cudi-man-on-the-moon-ii-the-legend-of-mr-rager/ Despite his highly recognisable radio hit 'Day and Night', Kid Cudi remains something of an artistic anomaly in today's pop and hip-hop scene. His sound is trendy but not overdone, he evokes a sweet geekiness with his affinity for outer space and science fiction without being occult; and his... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 1:00:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1237/mattand-kim-sidewalks/ This synth-punk duo from Brooklyn met in college in 2004, where their energy-infused beats began earning them a fanatically fun reputation. After gaining notoriety for their strip down in Times Square while filming this music video, the duo released their third album, Sidewalks, following their... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:36:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1180/hurts-happiness/ If you like 80s synthesiser pop, watch The Breakfast Club religiously, and miss the days when Tears for Fears and Depeche Mode rocked your world; then listen to Hurts. This Manchester-based duo have joined the 80s retro pop trend, which has unfortunately included the return of shoulder pads–... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:40:47 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1152/yann-tiersen-dust-lane/ Although Yann Tiersen had previously released three albums, including Le Paire before the score to Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amelie Poulain, he wasn’t well-known outside of France until the lovely Amelie graced cinema screens around the world. It was then that Tiersen became loved by audiences... Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:12:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1205/brian-eno-small-craft-on-a-milk-sea/ Frequently referred to as one of popular music’s most influential artists, Brian Eno has done it yet again with his newest album Small Craft on a Milk Sea. If any album has pushed us even remotely close to a stage of cardiac dysrhythmia; this is it. It’s mind-blowing, for lack of better or less... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:19:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1183/shakira-sale-el-sol/ After a career of producing albums in Spanish and English, 33-year-old Colombian superstar Shakira recently launched her latest album, which transitions frequently between languages, and pairs her hard-edged vocals and bubble-gum, sexy pop image with her signature blend of Latin beats and sultry... Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:12:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1177/avey-tare-down-there/ If necessary, take a moment and punish yourself for not knowing who Avey Tare is. Born David Portner, the 31-year old New Yorker is one of the founding members of experimentalist music group Animal Collective.The much talked about but little known group has been crafting their music– a mixture of... Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:30:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1170/santana-guitar-heaven/ To many, Carlos Santana is a rock guitar legend. To others, he’s a sell-out. Rolling Stones Magazine ranked him at Nr.15 on their list of the greatest guitarists of all time (with Jimi Hendrix at a well-deserved Nr.1).  This Mexican-American guitarist is largely credited as the pioneer of fusing... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:00:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1156/nerd-nothing/ N.E.R.D (‘No One Ever Really Dies’, often referred to as N*E*R*D) have consistently produced music that is fun to listen to if you are in the mood for some high-energy noise.Having just wrapped up their fourth studio album Nothing, N.E.R.D may be pulling out a few stops with some unprecedented... Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:47:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1139/kings-of-leon-come-around-sundown/ Read the following slowly. On ‘The Face’ of things, Kings of Leon seem to be ‘The Immortals’ of contemporary rock. The media-shy group may prefer things ‘Back Down South’, but in ‘The End’, when it’s time for business, they always ‘Pony Up’ and ride back to the ‘Radioactive’ world of selling hit... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1116/sufjan-stevens-the-age-of-adz/ After a five-year hiatus from recording studio albums, eclectic Michigan native Sufjan Stevens returns to the scene with the October 2010 release of The Age of Adz (pronounced 'odds'). After abandoning his ambitious 'fifty states project;' he spent the last few years working on his project about... Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:10:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1103/finger-eleven-life-turns-electric/ Three years after their album Them vs. You vs. Me, Canadian rockers Finger Eleven return with their sixth studio album Life Turns Electric, an essay in guitar-driven rock and roll and a thick-as-nails vocal performance punctuated with mediocrity. While the songs themselves won’t electrify your... Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:25:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1091/bruno-mars-doo-wops-and-hooligans/ The pure pop vocals of Peter Gene Hernandez, better known as Bruno Mars, have become a familiar sound on pop radio waves.Cute as a button with a clean-cut image, Mars’ style harkens back to the age of early pop, with enough auto-tune tweaks and hot topic references to keep it in the 2000s. His... Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:36:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1072/belle-and-sebastian-write-about-love/ Initially formed in 1996, and having since released seven albums, Belle and Sebastian have been an indie favourite for over a decade now. Leading front man Stuart Murdoch has held this band together through the success and failures, their musical progressions, and frequent turnover of... Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:37:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1052/mark-ronson-and-the-business-international-record-collection/ The trend of superstar producers headlining ahead of their superstar artist peers has never been more embraced than in the case of Mark Ronson. His first two albums Here Comes the Fuzz (2003) and Version (2007) experienced polar receptions upon release, but seven years after he made his name as a... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:40:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1051/antony-and-the-johnsons-swanlights/ Antony and the Johnsons are set to release their fourth studio album Swanlights this month, demonstrating a triumphant display of instrumentals, larger-than-life imagery of love, loss and sorrow and the usual high dosage of orchestral bravado. Fans can pick up a limited edition copy of a 144 page... Sat, 9 Oct 2010 23:26:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1050/lil-wayne-i-am-not-a-human-being/ Bars won’t hold back the best rapper alive. Despite currently serving a prison sentence for a 2007 weapons charge, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr, better known to the world as Lil Wayne has just released his eighth studio album. Fans everywhere celebrated the rapper’s birthday on September 27th by... Tue, 5 Oct 2010 16:22:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1017/das-racist-sit-down-and-man/ The sacred, earth-shattering and soul-moving place that hip-hop once claimed has been so tragically distorted over the years by an artificial, commercial success of slim-bag artists; that it would have Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five rolling over in their graves.We've got artists from the... Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:58:57 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/1003/interpol-interpol/ With the release of their debut album Turn on the Bright Lights in early 2002, American indie rock band Interpol took the New York City music scene by storm. Their unique sound stems from thumping bass and sequential guitars, which have linked them to other bands from the post-punk scene. Since... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:29:20 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/996/isobel-campbell-and-mark-lanegan-hawk/ The third album from this country-folk, beauty-and-the-beast combo comes at a time when people are finally starting to warm to the two as a duo. Their 2006 debut Ballad of the Broken Seas was met with raised eyebrows, presumably in light of the different musical backgrounds of the two.... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:59:31 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/982/sara-bareilles-kaleidoscope-heart/ American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles is the Anti-Gaga: her songs are simple, she seems fully human, and she prefers coffeehouse-style acoustic performances over cone bras and aggressive sexuality.A trained choir singer in university, Bareilles struck gold in 2007 with her catchy ‘Love Song,’... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:26:01 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/986/weezer-hurley/ Fans of Weezer have come to terms with the fact that the band’s best work is far behind them (Blue Album, Pinkerton). Yet for all the let-downs over the last decade (five albums, to be exact), whenever fans hear news of a new Weezer album, their eyes involuntarily sparkle. As fun and allegedly... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:46:50 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/968/ray-lamontagne-god-willin-and-the-creek-dont-rise/ The best way to describe this New Hampshire singer-songwriter is that he’s a lamb with the roar of a lion. Known for his raspy, heavenly voice, Ray Lamontagne’s impact on the US folk scene over the past few years cannot go unnoticed.With four successful albums including Gossip in the Grain, which... Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:30:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/969/iron-maiden-the-final-frontier/ You’d have to have lived under a rock for the last thirty years to be unaware of British Heavy Metal stalwarts Iron Maiden. Still, Iron Maiden have a sparse existence in mainstream media, so metal novices could be forgiven for struggling to name even a handful of their songs. Having sold over 80... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:43:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/964/the-saturdays-headlines/ Although they achieved relative success through their first two albums Chasing Lights (2008) and Wordshaker (2009), British girl group The Saturdays have yet to reach the heights of their predecessors Girls Aloud, whom they supported on tour in 2008. With Cheryl Tweedy and co. on hiatus, the... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:40:34 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/958/the-drums-the-drums/ ‘We only write about two feelings,’ reads the band’s online biography, ‘One is the first day of summer when you and all of your friends are standing on the edge of a cliff watching the sun set and being overcome with all of your hopes and dreams at once. The other is when you're walking alone in... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 0:58:51 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/932/prince-20ten/ Love him or hate him, Prince (or squiggle as some music critics affectionately called him when he changed his name to a symbol in the mid-90s) is undeniably one of the most influential and provocative musicians of the 80s and 90s. Sadly, that influence has failed to transition into the 2000s.if... Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/925/olof-arnalds-innundir-skinni/ The mystical grounds of Iceland have blessed us with yet another musician to join the ranks of quirky Björk and moving Sigur Ros to bring us that remarkable and memorable Icelandic sound: delicate, ethereal, and deep. Björk and Sigur Ros have effortlessly made themselves known worldwide, and this... Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:51:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/897/eliza-doolittle-eliza-doolittle/ The perfect summer is epitomized by long, lazy days filled with nothing particularly important. Summer albums are the same, capturing the carefree mood of a day at the beach, with nothing particularly important. In this sense, Eliza Doolittle presents the quintessential summer album for 2010.Born... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:23:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/893/usher-raymond-vs-raymond/ People deal with breakups differently. Some join a gym, others drink themselves sick, while Usher decided to write an album about girls calling him Daddy and letting him slap their backsides. Seriously?Back in 2004, Usher was the number one R&B artist with a number one album, Confessions, a... Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:07:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/879/big-boi-sir-lucious-left-foot-the-son-of-chico-dusty/ Since hip-hop duo OutKast’s 1994 debut, the two-person southern sensation has undergone several stages of metamorphose. OutKast, headed by wild child André '3000' Benjamin and the earthier, more conventional half, Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton, have been widely credited for having established Southern... Sun, 5 Sep 2010 10:00:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/867/bob-bob-presents-the-adventures-of-bobby-ray/ If you’ve never heard of B.O.B., you’re forgiven: the 21-year-old producer/songwriter (aka Bobby Ray Simmons) made his debut this summer with B.O.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray. You’ve probably heard his music: his catchy songs ‘Airplane’ and ‘Nothing on You’ have been on heavy airplay... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:07:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/854/keane-night-train/ Since their 2004 debut album Hopes and Fears, British alternative rock band Keane have developed a distinctive sound with their piano ballads and lead singer Tom Chaplin’s grown-up-choirboy vocals. Hopes and Fears was a multi-award-winning collection of heartfelt and well-written songs that left... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:33:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/850/sheryl-crow-100-miles-from-memphis/ In 1994, Sheryl Crow burst onto the music scene with 'All I Wanna Do,' a witty song that perfectly blended rock, soul and pop– a sound that became Crow’s trademark for the rest of her career. This woman was undeniably cool, from her curly brown hair and beaten leather jacket, to her gravelly... Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:54:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/846/the-chemical-brothers-further/ On Further , their seventh studio release, the Chemical Brothers have tapped into their own brand of pensive eloquence. The brief eight-track album takes listeners beyond audio: each of the songs is accompanied by graphically enhanced videos, featuring British acress Romola Garai. Like the sounds... Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:27:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/843/tracy-bonham-masts-of-manhatta/ You’d be forgiven for not knowing who Tracy Bonham is, but 90s rock fans will remember her 1996 debut single 'Mother, Mother,' an aggressive anthem for a generation of angst-ridden teenagers boasting screaming vocals that made Alanis Morisette's 'You Oughtta Know' seem like a lullaby in... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:05:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/775/best-coast-crazy-for-you/ This Los Angeles-based band isn’t new to the indie pop scene, but recently, vocalist and songwriter Bethany Cosentino, instrumentalist Bob Bruno and drummer Ali Koehler announced the release of Crazy for You. While they’ve already spoiled their fans with a few 7”singles and EPs, the full-length... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:44:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/818/arcade-fire-the-suburbs/ Holding his ground while the entire world around him is changing swiftly, Arcade Fire’s leading man Win Butler laments about bygone times when lovers used to pen each other letters instead of hurl texts back and forth. Had he been born in a past era, perhaps his frail soul would have found... Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:00:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/663/dirty-projectors-björk-mount-wittenberg-orca/ When one thinks of Icelandic-based Björk, one of two things usually comes to mind: crazy bird costumes or the song titled 'Oh so Quiet,' which is mainly composed of a series of whispers and screams. From her falsetto vocal tendencies to diverse musical genre, she’s managed to make a name for... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:23:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/760/mia-maya/ In 2007, 32-year-old Mathangi Arulpragasam aka MIA, became a worldwide phenomenon when Rolling Stone Magazine rated her 2007 album, Kala as the best album of the year. Arulpragasam went on to win more than one Grammy nomination for her single 'Paper Planes.' Two years later, she made it onto... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:52:43 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/799/kylie-minogue-aphrodite/ It’s hard to believe that Australia’s tiniest and most famous pop export has been in the music business for 23 years. Bursting onto the scene with ‘I Should Be So Lucky’, Kylie has flirted with extremely different genres: from drowning in a rose pond with Nick Cave, to her surprisingly excellent... Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:30:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/786/scissor-sisters-night-work/ Hitting us with a sound that’s a jumble of Bee Gees, Ace of Bace, a woozy Kenny G. and hyperventilating Eagles, The Scissor Sisters’ newest album Night Work makes for some arduous listening indeed.We thought that the age of disco is behind us– unless it’s really, really fantastic disco, of... Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:10:08 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/774/scouting-for-girls-everybody-wants-to-be-on-tv/ According to several UK music sites, Scouting for Girls can best be described as your average pub band. For those of us who haven’t been inside an average pub, this UK band makes harmless pop ballads that border on easily forgettable. Nominated for British Breakthrough Act at the 2009 BRIT... Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:57:35 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/767/sia-we-are-born/ As Alanis Morisette made a career out of furious-jilted-ex-boyfriend songs, Sia made her mark on the music business with pensive melancholy. The 35-year old Australian’s vocals first made magic with ambient music duo Zero 7 on hits like ‘In the Waiting Line’ and ‘Somersault’. Her solo career... Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:41:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/720/macy-gray-the-sellout/ Most of the world got to know Macy Gray as that singer with the raspy voice singing about trying, choking, stumbling and stuff, thanks to her first hit single, 'I Try' in 1999.   Most of the world hasn’t heard from her since.  Yes, she’s collaborated with big names like will.i.am, who co-produced... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:54:17 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/738/robyn-body-talk-pt-1/ We've had a soft spot for Swedish artist Robyn ever since she broke onto the pop scene back in 1997 with the catchy but imaginative 'Show Me Love'. Back then, she was just another blond bubblegum pop singer, and her sound was excessively manufactured. A decade later, she regained our respect with... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:36:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/654/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-mojo/ Songs like 'Mary Jane's Last Dance' and 'Free Fallin' might possibly be what made singer-songwriter Tom Petty famous on the Americana classic rock 'n' roll scene. From the 1970s to late 1980s, the leading front-man of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers brought with him a catchy Southern Rock feel... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:52:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/640/the-black-keys-brothers/ This bluesy rock music duo hails from Akron, Ohio and although they’ve been around for nine years, their intricate sound and Americana feel have often gone unnoticed. Vocalist and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney have been all over the music board, from independent indie releases... Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:02:34 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/676/the-roots-how-i-got-over/ The Roots’ ninth studio album continues the Philadelphia-based band’s down-to-earth, live hip-hop tradition. As their first recording after landing a gig as the house band on Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night show, the band has become one of the most recognized hip hop outfits in the States. The album... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:55:08 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/642/rooney-eureka/ If the Beatles were around in the 80s, Rooney is what they’d sound like.   The neo-mop-tops, named after Principal Rooney from the movie Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, shot to fame after they featured on the TV show The OC. Lead vocalist Robert Schwartzman, brother of actor Jason Schwartzman (who’s... Thu, 8 Jul 2010 18:07:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/619/eminem-recovery/ There’s no shortage of skeletons in Eminem’s closet. Yet each time Shady pulls one out, he exposes it with such determination and fury; that it feels like it’s his first time confronting his demons. Having recently relapsed into a drug problem and then coming back to reassure his credo, will he... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:42:02 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/579/janelle-monáe-the-archandroid/ ‘The mediator between head and hands must be the heart’ is what the last title card of 1927’s German expressionism classic Metropolis reads. The film is R&B singer Janelle Monáe’s favourite; it not only inspired the robotic artwork for The ArchAndroid, but also Monáe’s musical trajectory. And... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:22:26 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/560/christina-aguilera-bionic/ Mickey Mouse Club alumna Christina Aguilera is one of the few survivors of the early 90s teeny-bop invasion, and it’s all because the playful diva can sing. Never quite comfortable in her own shoes, Aguilera spent the better part of her long-spanning career reinventing her look to mixed results.... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:30:12 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/377/eftekasat-dandasha/ Eftekasat is an Egyptian term that means to make something up. In a positive context, it inspires notions of innovation, but in a negative context it means to do something in a clumsy, ham-fisted way. The dichotomy of the word perfectly exemplifies this band’s disposition. Eftekasat is a... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:58:02 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/528/lcd-soundsystem-this-is-happening/ In 1996, Weezer released Pinkerton, the definitive self-loathing record of the 90s. Much has been written about Pinkerton’s cringingly juvenile honesty, and herds of confused and frustrated Generation-Xers read way too much into it, to the point that Weezer’s front man Cuomo rejected the record’s... Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:04:27 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/517/charlotte-gainsbourg-irm/ The enigmatic daughter of sixties’ icons Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin has come out with a new album, IRM, in collaboration with her close friend Beck. You wouldn’t think the two have much musically in common, and we’re still not sure they’ve managed to work it out. In September 2007,... Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:47:42 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/441/laura-marling-i-speak-because-i-can/ Some artists demonstrate abundant raw talent from a very young age. When London folk sensation Laura Marling released her hit debut album Alas I Cannot Swim at the age of seventeen in 2007, the music world couldn’t wait for more from this extraordinary young talent. In late March 2010, Marling... Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:29:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/452/arctic-monkeys-humbug/ When the Arctic Monkeys first burst on the scene in 2006 all mop-top, gritty Northern and clever, they were Britain’s latest Beatle-vein sensation; and teeny boppers couldn’t get enough of them. Soaring into the stratosphere, they had the fastest selling debut album in British history with... Mon, 31 May 2010 17:05:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/451/digla-free-your-mind/ No matter how many times it’s been said, it’s still worth repeating: living in discombobulated Cairo is paradoxical and overwhelming. You love it. You hate it. The metropolis chews you up and spends you, yet when it spits you out it has sculpted you into a stronger person. Local band Digla’s... Sun, 30 May 2010 17:35:42 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/359/jonsi-go/ If Jonsi’s name doesn’t ring a bell, his Iceland-based band just may. Whether you knew who you were listening to or not, Sigur Ros’ tracks have appeared in numerous television shows, movies, and commercials ranging from CSI: Miami to Vanilla Sky and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.Attempting... Sun, 30 May 2010 10:28:56 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/436/erykah-badu-new-amerkyah-pt-2-return-of-the-ankh/ Erykah Badu released her newest album New Amerykah Pt.2: Return of the Ankh this March, and as is to be expected, the album is full of rare musical innovations with Badu’s own particular set of keys and melodic scales. Badu has clearly had her hands full; the album release was delayed by the... Wed, 26 May 2010 12:07:39 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/420/broken-social-scene-forgiveness-rock-record/ Canada’s got a knack for giving us indie groups, and Broken Social Scene (BSS) is one of the most paramount. The group consists of members of other groups (Metric, Stars, The New Pornographers) and indie icons Jason Collett and Feist. You Forgot It in People and the self-titled follow-up album... Mon, 24 May 2010 12:45:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/394/lily-allen-its-not-me-and-its-you/ Yes, this album came out ages ago but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to review Lily Allen’s last album before she quits music to switch to fashion– no joke.   Lily Allen is… actually rather annoying. Behaving like a precocious brat much of the time, the blunt Brit has always found herself in... Tue, 18 May 2010 13:17:25 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/391/kelis-flesh-tone/ Forever engrained in pop culture memory for her saucy hits like ‘Milk Shake’ and the more abrasive ‘Caught Out There,' Kelis’ upcoming 2010 release Flesh Tone– expected to drop this July– shows the artist has not slowed her pace in the slightest. It’s been nearly four years since Kelis’ last... Mon, 17 May 2010 21:51:14 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/382/she-and-him-volume-two/ Apparently, Zooey Deschanel can do no wrong, and though one may not figure her for a rock star, her second album proves otherwise. Collaborating with Matt Ward, the daring duo She & Him has once again orchestrated something akin to opening a time capsule into the time of sunny AM radio. Whether... Mon, 17 May 2010 11:25:25 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/373/the-new-pornographers-together/ The New Pornographers didn’t start out as a cohesive band. Canadian musical veteran Carl Newman brought together some of his friends from Vancouver ’s indie biosphere to record sleek pop songs that ended up in 2000’s Mass Romantic.The album felt more like a mix-tape bonanza than a well-thought... Thu, 13 May 2010 13:19:06 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/361/mandy-moore-amanda-leigh/ Mandy Moore has come a long way since she was a Britney-type, blonde teeny bopper. We’ve watched her grow through various hairstyles and various boyfriends to match, finally settling on being a natural brunette and marrying indie rocker Ryan Adams. Her latest album, Amanda Leigh also proves she’s... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 12:53:35 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/355/the-xx-xx/ We have to credit Nile FM’s DJ Safi for introducing this simplistic band’s sounds to our airwaves. Since the minimalist and strangely captivating beats of ‘Crystallised’ hit the radio a few months ago, the eponymous debut album of this London-based band has been on constant replay. It’s hard to... Mon, 10 May 2010 14:30:33 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/350/sharon-jones-and-the-dap-kings-i-learned-the-hard-way/ If you’ve watched last year’s Up In The Air, then you’ve probably heard Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings’ swanky rendition of ’This land is your land'. Their song is a cover that bears no resemblance to the slice-of-Americana original; to call it merely a cover would be dismissive of the Dap’s... Mon, 10 May 2010 11:59:59 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/339/norah-jones-the-fall/ Since her astounding Eight-Grammy-Award-winning debut album Come Away with Me, Norah Jones’ career has been considerably less exciting. Though her wispy voice is still compelling, we’re sad to say her music of late has been, well, rather boring. That being said, and getting past the weird album... Thu, 6 May 2010 12:52:04 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/334/the-boy-least-likely-to-the-law-of-the-playground/ If you’re bored of what’s on the airwaves lately and want to hear something fresh, The Boy Least Likely To may just be what you’re looking for. Not exactly mainstream, the British duo’s specialty is childlike folk-pop that features sounds one would more likely hear in a nursery than on a concert... Wed, 5 May 2010 14:33:28 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/331/goldfrapp-head-first/ What’s cool about Goldfrapp is that this London-based electronic duo have consistently reinvented their sound and lead singer Alison Goldfrapp’s image over the past ten years; all the way maintaining their electronic pop basis. They’ve given us glam rock on Black Cherry, then transitioned into a... Tue, 4 May 2010 14:10:07 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/310/mgmt-congratulations/ Sometimes, success comes to those who couldn’t care less about it, and in the case of Brooklyn duo MGMT, the sentiment fits perfectly. Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden are two art students that craft irresistible hooks with a gleeful aftertaste. After their two undeniable pop gems ‘Time To... Mon, 3 May 2010 10:27:55 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/293/lady-gaga-the-fame-monster/ Lady Gaga’s latest album comes across as the slightly warmed-over version of her debut album. The 25-track album features several new versions of previous tracks on the chart-topping The Fame , along with eight of her ever racier, ever raunchier new releases. If there’s one thing that Ms Gaga... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:38:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/287/jakob-dylan-women-country/ It's next to impossible to consider the front man of 90s rock band The Wallflowers without your mind automatically passing him by, turning towards his legendary and utter genius of a father, poet/singer/songwriter Bob Dylan.Being the child of one of the most influential musicians of all times... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:04:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/284/amy-macdonald-a-curious-thing/ You’ve probably heard her haunting single ‘Don’t Tell Me It’s Not Over’ on constant replay on Nile FM. 22-year-old Scottish singer Amy Macdonald has the kind of voice that you can’t quite define, yet it lingers in your head all the same. Even categorising her music as rock or folk doesn’t do it... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:24:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/281/corinne-bailey-rae-the-sea/ A morning bicycle ride down a dirt road, whilst singing about 'Sipping tea at a bar on the roadside', is perhaps the most common image that comes to mind when one hears the name of English-born singer/songwriter, Corinne Bailey Rae.The image, taken from her self-debut, 2006 title track's music... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:50:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/269/rufus-wainwright-all-days-are-night-songs-for-lulu/ After recovering from some tabloid notoriety for his not-too shocking struggle with substance abuse, Wainwright is ever the songstress in All Days Are Nighst: Songs for Lulu. The album is instrumentally sparse but arguably not poor, featuring only Wainwright’s vocals and his piano.Stylistically,... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:20:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/258/marina-and-the-diamonds-the-family-jewels/ In the past year alone, the UK indie scene has produced some of the most inspiring female vocal powerhouses, including Ellie Goulding, Florence and The Machine, La Roux, and most recently, Marina and the Diamonds. This 24-year-old Welsh-Greek singer has only been in the music business for two... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:14:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/231/paper-tongues-paper-tongues/ Paper Tongues finally released their self-titled debut album just over two weeks ago. The anticipation stems from the excitement generated by their lead single ‘Ride to California’, which was released a few months ago.This American band hails from Charlotte, NC and boasts seven members, all... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 9:47:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/210/keha-animal/ There’s a dollar sign in this young artist’s name. And if that doesn’t make you shudder at the sheer audacity of the message this is sending, then seeing the cha-ching artist on a red carpet or in a TV interview will. Twenty-year-old Ke$ha has the demeanour of a stoned-drunk; think Johnny Depp in... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/206/alicia-keys-the-element-of-freedom/ It used to be that when an Alicia Keys song came on the radio or on your iPod, you could tell right away it was the songstress with the pipes that can belt out from here to Timbuktu, and the sound was crisp and clean. While the single ‘Fallin’’ from her debut album Songs in A Minor put the artist... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/187/regina-spektor-far/ Regina Spektor, a singer/songwriter known for her contribution to New York’s anti-folk music scene, recently released her fifth album Far .In the early 2000s, Spektor landed on the independent art scene, merging genres of classical, jazz, rock and hip-hop. She has built her name on piano ballads... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/165/hey-ocean-its-easier-to-be-somebody-else/ The best thing to come out of Vancouver since... ever, Hey Ocean!’s smooth grooves are the perfect antidote to a stressful day and a prelude to some kickass chillin’.  Lead singer and Care Bears vocalist Ashleigh Ball has a voice to envy: a mixture between Corinne Bailey Rae and Billie Holiday:... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/164/the-gossip-music-for-men/ When it comes to The Gossip, the larger-than-life persona of lead singer Beth Ditto tends to overshadow the band and the music they produce. A shame really; as this rock/alternative band is seriously good and deserves more musical accolades than what they get from having Ditto pictured in all the... Thu, 6 May 2010 15:24:00 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/158/ellie-goulding-lights/ A few years back, the music scene was all about the men-bands, as opposed to the boy ones, with the likes of Razorlight, Snow Patrol, Keane and The Arctic Monkeys bossing the alternative scene and charts. Well, the times are a-changing and it’s now all about the solo female vocalists, whether... Thu, 6 May 2010 15:15:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/152/gorillaz-plastic-beach/ Everyone’s favourite Manga-styled, virtual animation band is back with their third album Plastic Beach. Having already enjoyed some major pre-release buzz, we must say it does sound good. With more star collaborations than we can count, its organ electro beats help keep the sound epic while... Thu, 6 May 2010 15:05:59 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/92/sade-soldier-of-love/ Sade is back, hallelujah! It’s been ten years since her last album, Lovers Rock, and for many it’s been too long a wait. Never one to rush, Sade has used her time wisely. In a career that spans nearly 30 years, she only has six studio albums to her name– quite the miserly output. But enough... Thu, 6 May 2010 14:48:04 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/40/mika-the-boy-who-knew-too-much/ Is he or isn’t he? Mika shrugs off comparisons to Freddie Mercury but he’s so camp; it’s hard to deny it. Whatever he is, Mika defies criticism. The larger-than-life, half-Lebanese, French-speaking Londoner has produced his second colourful album filled with ambiguously provocative lyrics and a... Mon, 3 May 2010 15:48:32 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/47/whitney-houston-i-look-to-you/ Ms. Houston’s comeback album came with an in-depth, two-part interview on Oprah and full rounds on the talk-show circuit.  Unfortunately, the woman with one of the most powerful voices in music history seems to have lost her instrument.  With her raspy and winded vocals, the album doesn’t rise... Mon, 3 May 2010 15:42:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/49/vampire-weekend-contra/ The Brooklyn-based prep-pop band’s sophomore effort Contra is just as euphoric as their first, and just as cheeky. While the prepsters are whining about the woes of the well-to-do, we get to enjoy every minute of their yar yacht ride.  FYI– yar is a posh yachting term meaning quick, agile and... Mon, 3 May 2010 15:38:55 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/130/shakira-she-wolf/ She Wolf marks Shakira's foray into the dancehall genre, her third English album release, and first ever electro-heavy collaboration with the likes of Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes, Lil Wayne, Timbaland, as well as a much anticipated reunion with Wyclef Jean. The Colombian chanteuse's... Mon, 3 May 2010 15:32:42 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/128/black-eyed-peas-the-end/ Despite the album title The E.N.D., the Black Eyed Peas are not in fact breaking up, nor by the looks of it nearing the end of their career. The name is an acronym for ‘Energy Never Dies’ and teaches us nothing we didn't already know: the Black Eyed Peas love to party. In fact, 'Party All the... Sun, 2 May 2010 18:50:20 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/91/florence-and-the-machine-lungs/ Any musical artist dubbed as the next big thing runs the risk of being over-hyped. Fortunately, lead singer Florence Welch is one of those rare young artists that well deserves the accolade. Florence and the Machine is the stage name for Welch and her group of collaborative musicians. Soaring... Sun, 2 May 2010 18:24:42 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/96/tiesto-kaleidoscope/ Iconic DJ Tiesto has created a shiny work of trance fluff with his 2009 release Kaleidoscope, and this just might be the problem. There are suspicions he’s taking a career tip from fellow DJ David Guetta, who has enjoyed resounding success with his commercial hits. The result is an album that... Sun, 2 May 2010 18:18:18 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/music/48/john-mayer-battle-studies/ John Mayer has evolved substantially since his fresh face first burst on the scene in 2001 with Room for Squares; he is now much more tattooed, much less fresh, and widely known as this generation’s resident Hollywood douche-bag. Good on him.  Unfortunately, he also makes damn good music.  His... Sun, 2 May 2010 18:01:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3808/carnage-cynical-polanski-comedy/ Two sets of parents, the Longstreets and the Cowans, meet up after Zachary, the Cowan’s son, hits Ethan, the Longstreet’s son, with a stick during a playground squabble - knocking out two of his teeth. The parents’ meeting, intended to be a civilized way to mediate the situation, turns into a... Wed, 9 May 2012 13:46:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3799/the-way-sentimental-tale-about-a-father-son-relationship/ The Way makes a film out of a pilgrimage, albeit not the religious kind. The pilgrimage in question happens to be a trek between France and Spain called El Camino De Santiago. People come from all over the world, each with their own personal reason, to tackle the pilgrimage. The film focuses on... Tue, 8 May 2012 12:58:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3756/a-dangerous-method-the-birth-of-psychoanalysis/ This is a film chronicling the relationship between the two titans of psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud (Mortenson) and Carl Jung (Fassbender), and the woman that brought them together – Sabina Spielrein (Knightley). Jung has just started putting Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis to the test,... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3725/the-deep-blue-sea-an-intense-film-about-all-consuming-love/ Set in 1950s England, the film centres around Hester Collyer’s (Weisz) dilemma. Her relationship with her judge husband, William Collyer (Beale), is loving, stable and affords her a high level of material comfort. But while their life is perfect on paper, it lacks passion – which she finds in the... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3695/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-an-impeccably-stylish-thriller/ The English language adaptation of the first book from Stieg Larsson’s bestselling Millenium trilogy, which spawned three Swedish films, is a murder mystery filled with a group of highly reprehensible people. Mikael Blomkvist (Craig), a disgraced journalist, is hired to find a woman, Harriet... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:20:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3660/bombay-beach-intimate-documentary-about-an-underprivileged-californian-community/ Bombay Beachviews like a talented filmmaker’s home video. Except the director, Alma Har’el, is neither related to the people she’s filming nor is she even from the US; making this highly intimate documentary quite an achievement. Har’el tells the story of three different people living in Bombay... Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:12:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3624/young-adult-dark-comedy-from-the-makers-of-juno/ On the surface, Young Adult is about Mavis (Theron), a writer suffering from writer’s block who moves back to her tiny hometown to reconnect with her high school flame. In actuality though, it’s a character driven drama about a shallow, spiteful woman, suffering from alcoholism and depression and... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:15:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3595/the-whistleblower-powerful-drama-about-human-trafficking/ Kathryn (Weisz), an American police officer, is about to be separated from her daughter. She lost custody to her ex-husband and now he’s moving halfway across the country and taking their daughter with them. When her intended job transfer falls through, the promise of good money in exchange for... Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:00:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3510/woody-allen-a-documentary-an-informative-look-at-a-legendary-director/ Woody Allen needs no introduction. The director of classics such as Annie Hall, Manhattan and Crimes and Misdemeanors, he’s made his mark on cinema while continuing to crank out a film a year for the past four decades. This documentary is a very comprehensive look at his life and career since... Wed, 7 Mar 2012 15:16:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3480/martha-marcy-may-marlene-chilling-story-of-a-girls-cult-experience/ After losing her mother, Martha (Olsen) ended up being lured into a cult. She lived with a bunch of people in a remote house with almost zero access to the outside world. The cult was presided over by a man named Patrick (Hawkes) who was something between a god and a mentor to the people in his... Thu, 1 Mar 2012 17:37:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3343/tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-nail-biting-spy-film/ Set in 1973 England during the Cold War, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy tells the story the hunt for a mole at the top of British Intelligence’s food chain, who happens to be feeding the Russians top secret English information. The mole is one of four people; Esterhase (Dencik), Haydon (Firth), Bland... Thu, 1 Mar 2012 17:10:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3437/chalet-girl-charming-but-predictable-snowboarding-rom-com/ Chalet Girl is essentially Blue Crush, right down to the menial jobs, cute, rich guys giving sports lessons and having said lessons turn into full blown flings. The main difference between them is that the latter revolves around surfing while the former’s sport of choice is snowboarding. But you... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:37:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3434/anonymous-was-shakespeare-a-fraud/ A dramatisation of the conspiracy theories shedding doubt on Shakespeare’s authenticity, Anonymous postulates that the real author behind Shakespeare’s masterpieces was actually a nobleman and Earl of Oxford Edward De Vere (Ifans). Born during a time where being a playwright was considered a... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:04:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3410/project-nim-fascinating-documentary-about-a-chimp-that-was-raised-as-a-human/ Project Nimtells the story of a science experiment started in the 70s to discover whether language was nature or nurture. Enter Nim; a baby chimp taken from his mother and raised in a human household as a human child for exactly this purpose. Surrounded by a loving family and various scientists... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:21:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3378/junkhearts-redemption-drama-marred-by-shoddy-storytelling/ Junkhearts is about guilt and redemption. Frank (Marsan), an ex-soldier, drinks himself into a drunken stupor every day to escape from his past. As a young officer, he accidently killed a woman and her baby; an incident that has since wracked him with guilt and tearing apart his family who he... Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:02:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3317/putty-hill-intimate-drama-that-breaks-the-fourth-wall/ Watching Putty Hill is a rather strange experience. The film, which revolves around how a teenager’s overdose and subsequent death affects his family and friends in his small, working class town, is a narrative/documentary hybrid and it takes the concept of intimacy in fictional films to new... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:24:17 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3307/the-ides-of-march-exquisitely-acted-political-drama/ Stephen (Gosling) is a charismatic, young politician working as a junior campaign manager for Governor Morris (Clooney). Morris’ team, headed by his campaign manager Paul (Hoffman), work around the clock to clinch the vote in Ohio against a rival democratic senator. If won, this would pretty much... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:24:22 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3299/perfect-sense-unnerving-and-intimate-take-on-the-apocalypse/ Cut from the same cloth as Contagion, Perfect Sense examines the apocalypse but with nary a supernatural element in sight. In this film, the world as we know it comes to an end in the form of a succession of assaults on the human senses, depriving humans of the ability to first smell then taste,... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:08:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3276/dirty-girl-fun-and-dramatic-comedy-about-self-discovery/ It’s the year 1987 and Danielle (Temple), who has never known her father, is in a predicament. Her mother, Sue-Ann (Jovovich), has met a Mormon man that she’s dying to marry. He has two kids and seems to believe that marrying her mum makes him Danielle’s father with all the authority that it... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:52:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3271/whats-your-number-sub-par-rom-com-with-a-great-cast/ During the prelude to her little sister’s wedding, Ally (Faris) breaks up with yet another guy. Fed up with the endless string of men who just refuse to commit, and egged on by a magazine article that claims women who sleep with over twenty men will die single and with low self-esteem, she... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:55:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3249/the-inbetweeners-movie-straightforward-and-hilarious-teen-comedy/ A film spinoff of the popular UK TV show by the same name, The Inbetweeners Movie revolves around nerdy virgin Will (Bird), sex-obsessed Jay (Buckley), dumb as rocks Neil (Harrison), and heartbroken Simon (Thomas) who has just been dumped. They go to Malia, Crete with the express intention of... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:26:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3238/tabloid-riveting-documentary-about-an-obsessed-lover/ Think of any cliché that applies to absurd situations, such as ‘stranger than fiction’ or ‘has to be seen to be believed’, and apply them to Tabloid. Mindboggling is an understatement and the fact that it’s a true story messes with your head even more. It’s absolutely bonkers. Tabloid tells Joyce... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:55:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3230/if-a-tree-falls-a-story-of-the-earth-liberation-front-eco-documentary/ If a Tree Fallsdiscusses the fine line between activism and terrorism. What do you do when years and years of non-violent, peaceful protesting and petitioning are ignored by those in charge? Are activists to be faulted for taking a more violent approach to protesting; especially if its effect is... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:42:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3209/restless-gorgeously-shot-quirkfest-about-death/ The one thing you have to understand about Restless is that it’s massively quirky- hipster even. Anything that may possibly increase its levels of twee is sure to be included. Knowing that, the film isn’t all that bad. It just requires an affinity for saccharine and a certain level of suspension... Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:04:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3198/the-music-never-stopped-sweet-drama-about-the-healing-power-of-music/ It’s the year 1986 and Gabriel (Pucci) has just had a brain tumour removed, resulting in memory loss and an inability to create any new long-term memories. His recollections peter out around the 1970 mark, around the time when he fell out with his dad, Henry (Simmons), and left home, never to... Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:10:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3193/kill-list-brutally-sadistic-horror-film/ Kill List is like three films in one. It starts as a drama about a married couple’s less-than-perfect life, which then morphs into a story about hit men, and ends as a film about a cult. As you might expect, the latter two are a blood bath, although the first isn’t without its share of violence.... Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:31:28 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3188/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin-chilling-thriller-on-the-makings-of-a-murderer/ Eva is expecting a child with her husband Franklin (Reilly). They choose to have the baby despite Eva’s less than maternal disposition and, lo and behold, Kevin (Miller) turns out to be every parent’s worst nightmare. As a baby, he doesn’t quit screaming, he refuses to be potty-trained until he... Mon, 2 Jan 2012 18:27:26 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3140/red-dog-touching-and-feel-good-family-film/ Red Dog is a film about, duh, a dog. However, Red Dog is not like any other dog; he’s smart, loyal and knows how to hitchhike halfway across Australia. Based on a true story, this film tells the story of Red Dog’s life ever since he hitchhiked to a mining village in the middle of nowhere. The... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:27:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3099/salvation-boulevard-screwball-comedy-about-religious-fundamentalists/ With all the fear-mongering going on nowadays about Islamists taking over Egypt, this reviewer thought it would be fun to watch a comedy that deals with the wackier side of religious fundamentalists. While it does have some real laugh-out-loud moments, Salvation Boulevard tries too hard to be a... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:35:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3095/the-tree-of-life-exploring-the-meaning-of-life/ Few films in recent years have provoked such varied and passionate responses as Tree of Life; viewers tend to either absolutely love it or write it off as pretentious garbage. The film, which won the 2011 Palme d’Or at Cannes, is anchored by the story of an American family, the O’Brien’s, and... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:33:00 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3066/the-debt-melodramatic-espionage-thriller/ Mossad secret agents Rachel (Chastain/Mirren), Stephan (Csokas/Wilkinson) and David (Worthington/Hinds), are on a mission in Germany to kidnap Dieter Vogel (Christensen), a Nazi war criminal, and bring him to Israel where he can be tried for his crimes. They successfully kidnap him but bungle the... Fri, 9 Dec 2011 2:49:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3061/50-50-touching-comedy/ Gordon-Levitt plays Adam, a 27-year-old, straight-edge radio writer who is diagnosed with a rare form of spinal cancer out of the blue. Surrounded by his unhappy girlfriend, his loyal best friend, his overbearing mother and a trainee therapist, he does his best to come to terms with his fifty... Wed, 7 Dec 2011 17:25:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3034/bill-cunningham-new-york-documentary-profiling-the-original-street-style-photographer/ As the second documentary this year to profile a reporter from The New York Times, this film showcases the paper’s eighty-year-old fashion photographer, Bill Cunningham.Within the first five minutes of seeing Bill, it’s absolutely clear what kind of guy he is. He’s in love with his work to the... Thu, 1 Dec 2011 13:20:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3028/colombiana-badass-but-bland-revenge-flick/ Ten-year-old Cataleya’s (Saldana) parents are murdered right in front of her by some Colombian gang members who are after a sim card full of important information. She manages to escape with the sim card and make her way over to her hit man uncle in Chicago with a burning desire to learn how to... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:33:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3006/the-future-surreal-drama-about-existential-crises/ Sophie (July) and Jason (Linklater) are in a bit of a rut. They spontaneously decide to adopt a cat, PawPaw, but due to its medical problems, they have to wait a month before they can take it home. The commitment they’re about to make throws the state of their life into sharp relief, and the fact... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:04:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/3000/bellflower-cars-and-flamethrowers-and-broken-hearts/ Woodrow (Glodell) and Aiden (Dawson) are two grown men who are just a teensy bit too infatuated with Mad Max. Their lives revolve around achieving this very immature standard of cool involving flame throwers, tricked-out muscle cars, endless bottles of beer and dominating ‘their’ women. They wait... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:30:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2995/melancholia-abstract-portrayal-of-depression-and-fear/ Melancholia is split into two parts. The first focuses on Justine (Dunst) and how she attempts to juggle her depression and her wedding with Michael (Skarsgard). The second focuses on her sister, Claire (Gainsbourg), and her anxiety that Melancholia, a planet that has newly changed its path, will... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:44:03 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2989/the-devils-double-confusing-but-exquisitely-acted-biopic/ Based on a true story, The Devil’s Double tells the tale of Latif Yahia (Cooper), a very normal Iraqi soldier who has the misfortune of being the spitting image of Dictator Saddam Hussein’s rotten son, Uday. Uday decides to make Latif his double so that Latif can do all the meets and greets... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:06:53 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2968/magic-trip-drug-fuelled-road-trip-documentary/ Too young to be beatniks yet too old to be hippies, Magic Trip is the result of an attempt to salvage Ken Kesey and his Merry Band of Pranksters’ footage of their cross country trip to New York in 1964. The forty hours worth of footage which was never utilised and almost destroyed, has restored... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:14:45 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2962/another-earth-haunting-sci-fi-drama/ While driving home from a party one night, Rhoda (Marling) hears on the radio that another Earth has been found in our solar system and that it is visible in our sky. While staring out of the window mesmerized by the sight, she crashes into a car killing a wife and kid while leaving the husband... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:41:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2948/our-idiot-brother-happy-and-goofy-comedy-with-great-cast/ Ned (Rudd) is an organic farmer and idealistic optimist. He treats people the way he’d like to be treated, thinks the best of everyone and is overly trusting. Basically, he’s the definition of sunny and nice to the point of naivety.He unwittingly sells weed to a police officer after thus landing... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:19:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2894/attack-the-block-smart-and-hilarious-alien-invasion-flick/ A gang of teenagers, living in a council estate in South London are casually mugging a woman when an alien suddenly falls out of the sky and starts snarling and clawing at them. They promptly kick its face in and drag it over to their drug dealer’s weed room for safekeeping. While biking around... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:48:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2895/beginners-uplifting-and-heartbreaking-comedy-drama/ Oliver (McGregor) deals with the death of his father, Hal (Plummer) as he starts a relationship with Anna (Laurent), the only person he seems able to talk to. Told in a non-linear structure, there are two separate storylines; Oliver and Anna’s relationship with all its ups and downs and Oliver’s... Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:39:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2871/everything-must-go-simple-and-subtle-comedy-drama/ Don’t go in expecting a goofy, happy Will Ferrell. This is him at his most drunken, sacked and dejected. After a recent alcoholic relapse, Nick (Ferrell) ends up without a job and abandoned by his wife, who has changed the house’s locks, frozen his access to their bank account, cancelled his... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:43:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2825/page-one-inside-the-new-york-times-major-newspaper-grapples-with-future-of-journalism/ What happens when traditional journalism dies? When an establishment as prestigious as The New York Times can no longer fund its operations? Are citizen journalism, Twitter, blogs and Wikileaks enough and capable of feeding the appetite for credible information? While it doesn’t posit any... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:57:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2801/monte-carlo-fun-but-forgettable-chick-flick/ The night before jetting off to Paris, best friends Grace (Gomez) and Emma (Cassidy) are saddled with Meg (Meester), Grace’s stepsister, which puts a dampener on things before they even set foot on the plane. Upon reaching Paris and facing the squalor that is their room and the pure... Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:49:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2789/jane-eyre-a-dark-take-on-the-classic-tale/ We won’t waste time with a summary of the universally known story of Jane Eyre, but suffice to say that this is a gorgeous, haunting adaptation of the classic novel. The film opens up with Jane (Wasikowska) running across a windy moor, sobbing wildly, clearly trying to escape something. She... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:56:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2749/daydream-nation-dark-and-dreamy-high-school-drama/ Caroline (Dennings) moves from the city to some rural hick town where there’s nothing to do except get stoned and have sex. Everybody at school hates her so in order to add some excitement to her life; she seduces her all-too-willing English teacher (Lucas) while dating Thurston (Thompson), one... Wed, 5 Oct 2011 17:04:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2634/how-do-you-know-exasperatingly-boring-romantic-comedy/ Softball player Lisa (Witherspoon) gets cut from the US national team when her coach believes her to be past her prime (read: over 30 years-old). Lisa is devastated about the sudden loss of the pain purpose to her life, and somewhat uncomfortable that her new boyfriend Matty (Wilson), a famous... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:27:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2713/midnight-in-paris-witty-woody-allen-rom-com/ Imagine what would happen if visiting the past was possible; not in the time machine kind of way but rather in a whimsical, dreamlike sequence that raises many questions about our perception of the past.This is more or less what Midnight in Paris is about, a film that is as picturesque and... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:43:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2704/submarine-dark-coming-of-age-comedy/ Oliver’s (Roberts) life is not going well. He gets bullied at school and his parents’ marriage is breaking up due to the re-appearance of his mother’s ex-boyfriend and his father's depression. He plans to get Jordana (Paige) to date him as a way of increasing his social capital at school.... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:18:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2701/skateland-80s-coming-of-age-drama/ Skateland takes a universal story and sets it in a specific era, in this case small-town Texas in the early 80s. The local skating rink, Skateland is closing down. Its manager, 19-year-old Ritchie (Fernandez) has to figure out what he intends to do with his life, by either finding a new job or... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:40:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2691/the-trip-delectably-funny-faux-documentary/ The Trip essentially stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as themselves. The film has main characters loosely based on the people acting them, and you will keep losing track of whether you’re watching a film or a documentary. Is this real or isn’t it? Coogan is an actor who aspires to appear in... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:13:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2657/hesher-grungy-drama-thats-ever-so-slightly-pretentious/ TJ’s (Brochu) mother has recently died and he and his father aren’t coping with the trauma very well. TJ gets bullied every day at school while his father (Wilson) lies on the couch in a drunken stupor. TJ randomly becomes acquainted with Hesher (Gordon-Levitt), a socially-retarded, incompetent... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:00:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2631/cedar-rapids-indie-comedy-misses-the-mark/ Tim Lippe (Helms) is an insurance salesman whose gullibility and sense of idealism is not befitting of his occupation. Tim is sent to represent his company in a convention as a replacement for a recently deceased colleague that he idolised. He is under pressure to secure the coveted Two Diamond... Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:51:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2613/from-prada-to-nada-latino-comedy-take-on-sense-and-sensibility/ Romantic comedies are often popular because they present their fans with relatable situations, simple romantic plots and light humour, finishing with a predictable yet satisfyingly happy ending. From Prada to Nada is one romantic comedy that aims higher but fails miserably.  A supposedly funny... Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:45:13 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2606/gnomeo-and-juliet-shakespeare-parodied-with-animated-gnomes/ Adventure, humour and friendship seem to be the common themes in almost all animation films; they’re always there. Gnomeo and Juliet is a 3D animation that follows the lead of popular films; except this time the lead characters aren't your typical animals, they’re garden gnomes!Directed by Kelly... Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:57:34 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2604/your-highness-crude-but-funny-medieval-comedy/ Prince Fabious’ (Franco) bride-to-be, Belladonna (Deschanel) has been kidnapped by an evil warlock (Theroux). His good-for-nothing, lazy brother Thadeous (McBride) is forced to accompany him on the quest to save Belladonna and slay the warlock. Along the way, they are joined by Isabel (Portman);... Thu, 8 Sep 2011 18:23:51 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2533/country-strong-rich-country-drama/ Country Strong follows Kelly (Paltrow), a fallen country singer struggling with addiction who embarks on a comeback tour with her husband and manager (McGraw) after her release from rehab. The storyline also follows the starting careers of two rising country stars, both of whom are opening acts... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:25:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2518/hokoma-show-censored-tv-show-returns-this-ramadan/ For over a decade, Egyptian impressionist Mahmoud Azzab has been entertaining us with his skills on and off Ramadan shows. Many consider him to be one of the best comedic talents, as he is known for imitating both popular and obscure character in a hilarious, spot-on performance.  This Ramadan,... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:20:31 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2510/makansh-youmak-occasionally-interesting-tv-prank-show/ Ramadan has always been about candid camera shows, even before Ibrahim Nasr’s El Kamera El Khafeya. These prank shows have become integral though unnecessary components to the Ramadan TV show formula. One of the most popular shows this Ramadan is Makansh Youmak (Not Your Day), where celebrities... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:29:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2502/man-antom-soft-ramadan-talk-show/ Since the January 25th revolution, the political sphere has become ingrained in all facets of Egyptian life. It’s now even dominated entertainment, and has seeped into this year’s Ramadan programming, where the leading talk shows follow the same formula. The show hosts invite celebrities and... Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:41:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2493/abdel-aziz-street-classic-cairo-underdog-tv-series/ Straight from the off, this show holds no punches. From episode one, a fast pace of events was set and there’s been no looking back since. Audiences were immediately thrown into the world of the main character; Abdel Aziz. Yes, just like the street. Abdel Aziz hasn’t got much to shout about. His... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:47:29 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2480/keed-el-nessa-feisty-ramadan-drama/ When you think about it for a second, the frenzy caused by Ramadan TV shows is actually quite peculiar. Both the most active film stars and most docile celebrity names crawl out of the woodwork to find a TV slot sometime between fetar and sohour. In Keed El Nessa, two heavyweights – of a... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:12 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2473/adam-passable-ramadan-drama/ Despite having endured public humiliation in Tahrir Square earlier this year during the January 25th revolution, pop star-turned-actor Tamer Hosni was reportedly undeterred in starring in Adam alongside Affaf Shoeib of all people. The Ramadan TV series is directed by Mohamed Samy and written by... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:28:07 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2443/love-birds-lame-duck-romantic-comedy/ While Hollywood’s romantic comedies are rightly given their share of criticism for being overly repetitive, a New Zealand-based comedy comes to prove that, unfortunately, clichés are not exclusive to Hollywood. However, it isn’t cheesy lines or poor acting that puts Love Birds in that position;... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:51:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2454/ramez-qalb-al-assad-ramadan-prank-show/ Celebrity TV prank shows have always been a regular mainstay of Ramadan. This year is no different, and there are plenty of candid-camera-style TV shows pulling the most elaborate pranks and practical jokes on Egyptian celebrities.One such show is Ramez Qalb Al Assad (Ramez the Lionheart), which... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:21:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2438/al-shaware-al-khalfeya-nostalgic-ramadan-tv-drama/ Period dramas are a staple of the Ramadan TV buffet. Unfortunately, few have been convincing in their ability to capture all the subtle nuances of the era that they are set in. In fact, very few have been able to get the costumes and hair-do’s right let alone subtleties. However, Al Shaware’ Al... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:20:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2434/mowaten-x-excellent-ramadan-tv-thriller/ Rarely does a Ramadan TV production surpass our expectations of mediocrity and leap forth to excellence. But this year, Mowaten X has accomplished such a feat. Directed by Othman Abu Laban, the TV series offers a blend of subtle and understated acting, close-to-real dialogue, a great marriage of... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:21 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2423/el-bernameg-bassem-youssefs-political-satire-on-ontv/ Despite the massive success of his YouTube show, Bassem Youssef has tried to keep things simple with his new show on ONTV; as can be seen by the name ‘El Bernameg’ (The Show). His satirical online show ‘Bassem Youssef Show B+’, which he broadcast in five-minute episodes on YouTube, gained a huge... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2400/rabbit-hole-dense-and-emotional-drama/ A simple story can often give insight into the complicated lives of others, and the struggle that they must endure in coping with a tragedy. Rabbit Hole presents just that; a story of a couple’s traumatic experience and how it has put their relationship under immense strain. Based on a play by... Thu, 4 Aug 2011 14:48:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2380/limitless-unspectacular-yet-enjoyable-thriller/ As a writer, Eddie Morra (Cooper), has everything; looks, ambition and talent. Unfortunately, they're all wasted in his world of personal defeat. Slowly, his life is going down the drain, until he accidentally bumps into his ex's brother-in-law Vernon (Whitworth), who offers him a promising yet... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:39:06 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2364/jackass-35-even-more-pranks-and-stunts-and-skits/ As a bridge between the third Jackass film and a potential fourth, as well as a shameless money-making vehicle, Jackass 3.5 presents fans with a bucket load of material that didn’t make it onto the final cut of the last film. This is more than just outtakes and deleted scenes, though; there are... Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:57:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2357/another-year-slow-paced-family-drama/ Rarely does a film manage both commercial success and critical acclaim; maybe because the material that appeals to critics doesn’t always attract a broad audience. This is the case with Another Year, which made critics speechless, was nominated for several Academy Awards, and left many audiences... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:47:46 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2180/the-time-that-remains-quirky-and-dark-comedy-on-palestinian-conflict/ A lot has been said about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The issue has dominated the news ever since the State of Israel was created. Endless documentaries have been shot, some highlighting the Jewish perspective, others highlighting the Palestinian side. Christian Palestinian filmmaker Elia... Fri, 1 Jul 2011 1:33:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2139/you-will-meet-a-tall-dark-stranger-clever-and-quirky-romantic-comedy/ After forty years of marriage, Alfie (Hopkins) wakes up one morning to realise that he’s lost interest in his life with Helena (Jones), and decides to leave her to find his lost youth and pursue a younger woman. Helena is left distraught and deeply insecure by Alfie's departure, and blindly seeks... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:54:33 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/2098/garbage-dreams-the-life-of-cairos-zabaleen/ Trash isn’t new to Cairo, but have you ever stopped to think about where our trash actually goes after it’s dumped onto the streets or taken away by the bawab? If you’re intrigued, watch eco-documentary Garbage Dreams. Directed by Cairo local Mai Eskandar, the documentary discusses one of the... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:23:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1990/black-swan-exquisite-portrait-of-disturbed-ballerina/ Black Swan is Darren Aronofsky’s latest psychological drama, and to say that it will keep you on the edge of your seat is an understatement. While this film has received wide acclaim – with Portman receiving an Academy Award for her performance – the fact of the matter is that you’ll either love... Thu, 26 May 2011 15:49:19 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1896/127-hours-a-remarkable-true-story/ Based on an incredible true story, 127 Hours is about mountain climber Aaron Ralston (Franco), who lives for thrills and adrenaline-pumping adventures. On a hike in the Blue John Canyon in Utah,  he meets two female hikers (Tamblyn and Mara) who have lost their way. As a guide, he offers to show... Sun, 15 May 2011 17:19:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1761/hereafter-beautiful-and-thought-provoking-eastwood-drama/ Hereafter revolves around three different individuals whose lives are connected by death and the afterlife: French journalist (De France) has a near-death experience, a young British boy (George and Frankie McLaren) loses his brother in a tragic accident, and George Lonegan (Damon) has... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:22:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1705/jackass-3d-guy-humour-and-pranks-in-3d/ Just as the title implies, Jackass is about a bunch of guys who perform pointless stupid stunts, sick jokes and hideous pranks on one another for the sake of filming a third winning feature. Originally, they started off with launching their own TV series on MTV back in 2000. Surprisingly enough,... Sat, 9 Apr 2011 17:35:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1640/the-resident-a-thriller-that-falls-apart/ After searching for an affordable apartment, young doctor Juliet Devereau (Swank) finally comes across a Brooklyn loft that is too good to be true. As she settles in, she begins to feel attracted to landlord Max (Morgan). However, when it doesn’t work out, things become awkward between the two.... Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:28:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1489/nour-living-with-hiv-in-egypt/ Nour is a short film by Noha Roshdy that narrates a woman’s physical and psychological crisis when confronted with her HIV-positive status.The film takes the form of a real interview with Eman, an HIV-positive woman. It follows her journey starting from the day that she discovered that she was... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:20:42 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1485/girls-talk-finding-vent-and-wherever-it-may-be/ There are very rare moments, in which the self can find its release, can strip itself of all its pretences and speak its inner thoughts.This happens in Mayye Zayed’s short film Girls’ Talk in the most strange of places. Set entirely in a girls’ school bathroom, the film shows the distant, yet... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:15:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1487/the-nonsense-decoding-the-absurd/ ‘The colourless yellow flowers sleep furiously.’ There’s no need to exhaust yourself trying to understand what this statement means. Appealing and paradoxical as it is, it seems at first like a line of Baudelairian verse. But at least, Baudelaire was able to convince his readers that flowers can... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:52:55 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1488/her-man-feminine-artfulness/ Ayten Amin’s directorial debut is based on Ahdaf Soueif’s short story, Her Man. The story revolves around Zeina, an illiterate and co-dependent woman who stands helpless as her husband, Sobhy decides to take a second and much younger wife.With contempt, she has to live with her rival under the... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:58:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1486/male-and-female-gender-conflict-in-animation/ Male and Female is a short, silent animation film and the graduation project of Ahmed Adel. The film examines the life choices of a ‘common Eastern man’ – according to the director’s synopsis – who maintains a very powerful sense of masculinity and patriarchal views.Our nameless male protagonist... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:13:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1281/four-lions-slapstick-fundamentalism/ If laughter is the best medicine; then you can’t fault Four Lions, a British indie satire about a group of indignant Muslims hell-bent on suicidal jihad. The film pushes the limits of controversy, but handles the topic of fundamentalism diligently without ever losing sight of its subjects’... Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1273/im-still-here-the-dark-side-of-celebrity-culture/ During its first week of release, questions were raised about the authenticity of I’m Still Here; whether the documentary was an elaborate hoax or a real account of a personal breakdown. Following heavy media pressure, director Casey Affleck came clean and revealed that the documentary was indeed... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:00:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1222/the-kids-are-alright-time-to-meet-your-biological-father/ The Kids Are All Right is a domestic comedy about a gay couple (Bening, Moore) parenting two teenagers. The gay relationship isn’t propped as an exotic draw nor is it played for laughs, but rather treated in a matter-of-fact fashion. And while the couple’s orientation is beside the point, it’s... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:50:02 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1210/winters-bone-the-most-unlikely-detective/ It’s nearly the end of 2010 and the cream of the cinema crop is rising to the surface. All the small gems that went unnoticed amidst the summer blockbuster sandstorm are getting more attention now that the awards season is approaching. Winter’s Bone is one such film; it deserves high praise for... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:33:57 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1202/leaves-of-grass-meet-the-norton-twins/ When you first lay eyes on Leaves of Grass’ poster and see Norton’s dorky grin next to a pack of rolling paper, you might mistake the film for a stoner-comedy romp in the vein of Harold & Kumar or The Big Lebowski. The film’s title reinforces the stoner theme, but despite Norton’s heavy southern... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:13:24 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1199/death-at-a-funeral-great-ensemble-and-dismal-results/ An urbanised remake of a 2007 British comedy of the same name, Death at a Funeral does not land a single genuine laugh. A pointless remake of an average film, Death at a Funeral plays like a comedy with a crippling lack of confidence, relying on a shiny ensemble of talented comedians to bring it... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:00:08 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1173/the-walking-dead-new-gory-tv-series/ Recently, TV has been attracting a lot of heavyweight cinematic talents. Steven Spielberg produced three hit shows that have raised the bar for production value and realism. This year, Martin Scorsese forayed into episodic drama with his period show Boardwalk Empire, and now Frank Darabont,... Thu, 4 Nov 2010 15:39:52 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1157/catfish-the-real-face-of-social-networking/ Writer Aaron Sorkin admitted recently that he had named his film The Social Network ironically, noting that the film is about a group of socially inept young people. The film didn’t explore the ripple effects of Facebook or how it irreversibly altered the world’s social conducts. The film was... Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:41:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1123/best-worst-movie-reconciling-with-an-embarrassing-legacy/ Most of us grow out of our adolescent fantasies by the time reality comes knocking on the door. As dreams are abandoned and expectations recalibrated, evidence of their existence leaves a sizable footprint behind. A video of your school play, photos of you with your band in a leather jackets... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:53:16 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1119/boardwalk-empire-hot-and-new-tv-series/ The new HBO TV show Boardwalk Empire comes with a prestigious pedigree. Its creator Terence Winter was a prolific writer for the gangster classic The Sopranos. Martin Scorsese produced the TV series with full control over the show’s look and tone. He also handpicked the cast and directed the... Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:00:11 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1076/kick-ass-an-incompetent-not-so-super-hero/ A blender of heroes, comics and fighting vice, Kick Ass is both a classically assembled superhero film and a breath of fresh air. The film tackles the question that has long daunted comic book nerds: what if an ordinary person actually put on a costume and become a street-fighting vigilante? The... Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:01:20 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1048/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-its-not-a-diary-and-its-a-film/ Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the kind of film that you’d wish you had seen when you were twelve. Its spasticity captures the extremist mindset of a young boy, where the smallest problem can be inflated into the direst of life-or-death situations. The film does this through the upbeat and good-natured... Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:18:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1040/exit-through-the-gift-shop-examining-our-preconceptions-about-art/ With Exit Through the Gift Shop, iconic street artist Banksy has crafted an elusive documentary that comes under a cloud of speculation. Whether or not this is another hoax by the master prankster or an honest account is beside the point; Banksy isn’t a news reporter nor is this documentary an... Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:41:27 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1033/get-him-to-the-greek-return-of-the-out-of-control-rock-star/ There is something unsatisfying about the off-kilter comedic tone of Get Him to the Greek. The film takes the zany antics of old-school rock stardom to such bizarre extremes; that it leaves more of an avant-garde aftertaste as opposed to just plain silly. This drinking-binge-induced burst of a... Mon, 4 Oct 2010 15:54:38 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/1026/the-runaways-the-original-all-girl-punk-band/ As with all rock & roll bio pics, music fans are the ones that will derive the most out of The Runaways, the story of the first all-girl rock sensation by the same name. Set during the late seventies when the punk rock movement was being led by bands like the Sex Pistols, the Runaways were... Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:36:43 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/987/operation-endgame-put-your-brain-on-pause/ If spy films were a family, Operation: Endgame would be the quirky younger cousin that likes setting fire to ants. She can be funny as hell, if only because you’re laughing 'at' her, and not 'with' her.The plot is pretty simplistic, and is set up in the first fifteen minutes of the film: the US... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:42:21 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/936/macgruber-silly-spoof-of-80s-action-heroes/ If MacGruber were a food, it would be one of those new ice cream cones with a Kit-Kat finger in the middle. Separately, both are high caloric and delicious desserts. Combined, the result is not quite the sum of its sweet parts. MacGruber is the same; it has Saturday Night Live funnymen combined... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:58:03 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/911/ramadan-tv-al-gamaa/ The born-again-fundamentalist has been a favourite stock character for Egyptian serial writers ever since the invention of fake beards. However, the angry bearded brethren never quite captured the undivided attention of TV audiences until writer Waheed Hamed finally took matters in his own hands... Mon, 6 Sep 2010 15:56:49 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/903/ramadan-tv-azmet-sokar/ There is no respect for character actors in Egypt. If a talented actor doesn’t have his own movie or TV show, he gets questioned about it in talk shows and interviews. It’s as if starring in your own vanity project is the epitome of art. As a result, acclaimed (and even up-and-coming) actors have... Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:48:14 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/896/ramadan-tv-mesh-friends/ A typical sitcom in the States usually involves a creative team of at least a dozen writers, a year-long production schedule, and a roster of talented actors to bring it to life. The result is an average of 22 episodes per season of quality comedic programming. Now take all these factors out of... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:40:25 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/895/ramadan-tv-robaa-meshakel/ After last Ramadan’s marginal success of the sketch comedy Lamba Show, the same team returns this year with the new yet almost identical Robaa Meshakel (A Quarter of Variety). The show is produced by Global Production, the same company that brought us the original Abu Hafiza show and a number of... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:40:01 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/881/ramadan-tv-zohra-we-azwagha-el-khamsa/ The title of Zohra We Azwagha El Khamsa (Zohra and her five husbands) is misleading. The Zohra in question (Abdel Razek) doesn’t actually engage in a promiscuous relationship with five different husbands all at once; instead, she spreads them out over the course of 30 episodes. However, credit... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:06:41 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/871/ramadan-tv-el-aar/ Loosely based on the classic 80s film of the same name, Ramadan TV series El Aar ('The Disgrace') tells the story of a struggling family that ultimately succumbs to greed. It’s a modern-day pulp serial, where characters are constantly exposed to temptation and forced to make tough choices.   Part... Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:10:32 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/868/ramadan-tv-ayza-atgawez/ By now, it’s no secret that the hugely anticipated Ayza Atgawez ('I want to get married') has tragically misfired. It’s still fun to watch and it does offer the occasional chuckle buried under a mountain of cheese, but it didn’t turn out to be the peppy relationship comedy that we’ve all been... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:02:10 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/864/ramadan-tv-bahs-midani-zay-el-assal/ Not quite the Punk’d school of prank shows, Bahs Midani-Zai El Assal (As Sweet as Honey) is more of a gentle take on the genre; where instead of deriving comedy out of making poor guests uncomfortable, the show’s hosts rely on their improvisation skills to come up with stupefying yet funny... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:57:05 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/857/ramadan-tv-cleopatra/ Cleopatra’s historic legacy lies in her great beauty, her ability to to seduce powerful men, and having Egypt’s best-selling local cigarette brand named after her. So it’s only natural for Egyptian TV to adapt her bio after exhausting nearly all contemporary figures known to Egyptians.This... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:37 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/852/ramadan-tv-ahl-cairo/ Every Ramadan, the annual TV series race takes place in Egypt; where literally hundreds of shows, series and programs air during the month. Egyptian stars struggle to find that perfect script, through which they would woo viewers for the entire month. It’s extremely hard for us poor couch... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:21:50 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/844/al-kebeer-awi-the-cool-and-the-bad-and-the-twisted-moustache/ For years, we’ve been suffering from a mild comedic output from our Egyptian TV. The sitcom format got trendy in Egypt during the late 90s, prompting the production of dozens of shows that exemplified the worst aspects of the genre. The outdated laugh track found a second life in dismal Egyptian... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:01:39 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/836/ramadan-tv-fawazeer-myriam/ Egyptians take great pride in having introduced the Arab world to the fine art of fawazeer (Arabic for riddle), a fast-paced variety of show designed to offer the least bit of brain stimulation, while treating the eye to ample song and dance numbers. Children of the 80s will recall with great joy... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:05:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/832/ramadan-tv-bi-lesan-moaredik/ Lebanese presenter Tony Khalife is back on Al Kahera Wal Nas this Ramadan for another round of juicy celebrity gossip. The sleek 48-year-old bought class to TV tabloid sleaze last year, and has teamed up again with the TV channel for yet another judge-jury-and-executioner-type show examining our... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:11:30 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/825/ramadan-tv-the-godfather-master-and-student/ For many Egyptians today, the most iconic leading men of Egyptian cinema are Omar Sharif, Roshdy Abaza and Ahmed Ramzy. These three actors have made some of the most influential films of all time in Egyptian history. While Omar Sharif usually played the lovesick suitor and Roshdy Abaza played the... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:53:15 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/766/valhalla-rising-a-silent-warrior/ In film school, they teach students that every scene in a film has to serve a purpose. A scene has to push the story further by presenting new conflicts, revealing new information, or reversing a situation. This is the filmmaking-by-numbers formula that most mainstream films tend to fallow.... Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:37:51 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/761/a-town-called-panic-a-loony-tale/ It takes a lot to make the animation in Fantastic Mr. Fox look comparatively slick and polished. Even the cheap stop-motion of Adults Swim’s Robot Chicken can’t match the crudeness of A Town Called Panic. However, what the film might lack in sheen and gloss, it makes up for in the cute and... Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:42:51 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/728/agora-a-vivid-historical-account/ The Egyptian city of Alexandria as depicted in Agora is almost unrecognizable. Save for some artefacts left behind from the Roman Empire, there aren’t many visual tie-ins to the city’s current-day landscape. It’s a testament to Alexandria’s metamorphosis through the different time periods and the... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:36:38 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/711/worlds-greatest-dad-when-misfortune-becomes-a-chance-for-success/ In World's Greatest Dad, Lance (Williams) makes the most selfish and morally questionable choices, yet he still ends up being a sympathetic character. Why? Because as reprehensible as his actions may be; they are driven by a moral ambiguity that we all know so very well, and Lance never loses... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:06:55 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/707/greenberg-the-grass-is-not-greener-on-the-other-side/ Why would anyone want to spend time with Greenberg? He’s self-centred and makes everyone around him uncomfortable. Having just checked out of a mental rehabilitation facility, he seems to have pushed all his friends away twenty years ago, except for Ivan (Ifans), who can never look him in the eye... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:13:10 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/688/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-a-40-year-old-murder-mystery/ Based on the bestseller trilogy by Stieg Larsson, the Swedish film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a fantastic thriller. With an erratic heroine filling in for the usual grizzled detective, the film’s atmosphere is sinister, and moody frames unfold the intricate murder mystery. We might have... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:41:46 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/651/a-prophet-dreams-of-power-in-prison/ A prison film, a gritty gangster drama, and a racially charged case study, A Prophet is most likely one of the finer crime films you’ll ever see. It is above all the hyper realistic and underplayed representation of crime – the film rejects Scarface’s over-stylized and cartoonish take on... Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:51:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/648/a-perfect-getaway-try-to-catch-them-cheating/ During their honeymoon on a gorgeous Hawaii Island , newlyweds Cliff (Zahn) and Cydney (Jovovich) encounter over-excited vacationing couple Nick (Olyphant) and Gina (Sanchez). Although Cliff works as a screenwriter, it’s Nick who seems to know the most about film plot conventions, especially... Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:59:42 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/645/hot-tub-time-machine-80s-nostalgia-galore/ With the novelty of a 80s house party, Hot Tub Time Machine depicts a loony version of the fluorescent decade where everyone was either clad in Day-Glo or parading around in a ‘where is the beef’ T-shirt. Most of the comedy in Hot Tub Time Machine (which, according to the trailer, is based on an... Sun, 4 Jul 2010 18:13:36 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/602/dear-john-love-in-a-post-9-11-world/ Dear John’s claim to fame is that it knocked Avatar out of the number One spot of the US box-office, breaking the blue flick’s seven-week dominance. It’s a mild tearjerker that will get you all warm and fuzzy inside then gently remove its traces once it ends. Is it good, or is it bad? If you’re... Sun, 4 Jul 2010 9:48:02 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/594/chloe-love-is-strange/ You can’t hear the term ‘erotic thriller’ without involuntarily blushing. It’s really just an exotic euphemism for films with lots of nudity and steamy sex scenes. But Chloe is not just an artsy excuse for Seyfried to show off some skin; it’s a surprisingly interesting character study of a posh... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:15:17 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/592/the-good-and-the-bad-and-the-weird-asian-action-packed-romp/ Screened out of competition at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, The Good, The Bad, The Weird (TGTBTW) premiered to cheering crowds that applauded after a 15-minute chase scene towards the end of the film. The film’s representation of 1930s Korea is barely grounded in reality; the film’s setting of... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:16:08 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/549/whip-it-sugar-and-spice-and-everything-nice/ Whip it! is an immensely adorable film. Although the plot is left on autopilot, taking us through a familiar road while making stops at all the usual checkpoints; it ends up somewhere interesting– more power to director Drew Barrymore, who successfully infected Whip It! with her irresistible... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:50:41 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/515/youth-in-revolt-nice-guys-finish-last/ Based on the 1993 eponymous adolescent novel, Youth in Revolt is seen through the eyes of Nick Twisp (Cera), a sixteen-year-old virgin filled with diffidence and self-loathing. The film was released earlier this year, and although the text is held in such high regard, this little indie gem went... Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:38:16 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/516/invictus-the-unconquerable-soul-of-mandela/ Part historical epic, part sports drama, Invictus sheds light on a key chapter in former South African President Nelson Mandela’s life, and his efforts to reunite his nation under one flag after years of racial injustice. Director Eastwood reunites with Freeman, who was personally chosen by... Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:06:02 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/484/mystery-team-internet-comedy-sensation-invades-your-screen/ Ushering in a new age of comedy democratisation; YouTube, College-humour and Funny-or-Die have inspired a paradigm shift in the comedy world. Still considered to be at an infantile stage, their full effect isn’t palpable yet. The shift is inevitable, though, and Mystery Team is one of its early... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:37:33 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/478/tooth-fairy-more-painful-than-a-toothache/ The Rock wearing a tooth fairy dress is the high-concept pitch that sold Tooth Fairy to the studios. It’s an inherently funny idea, but what’s remarkable about Tooth Fairy is how it takes this intriguing concept and sucks all the fun out of it. Completely missing the mark, the filmmakers took... Mon, 31 May 2010 17:04:17 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/447/the-white-ribbon-judging-the-viewer/ After the last scene of The White Ribbon slowly fades to black, you’ll find yourself feeling perplexed, almost cheated. Films moralise, examine beliefs and subjugate us to grim imagery, but they also reward us for enduring. After an unnerving two-and-a-half hours, The White Ribbon doesn’t offer... Tue, 25 May 2010 16:31:09 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/433/big-fan-the-dark-side-of-frantic-obsession/ What is it about comedians giving stellar performances? Is it because it goes against our expectations, or maybe because no one understands the strains of life better than the ones who get the joke?Paul (Oswalt) is the biggest fan of the New York Giants. Between an imminent midlife crisis and a... Mon, 24 May 2010 17:04:23 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/431/brothers-boys-becoming-men/ Portman, Maguire and Gyllenhaal aren’t always known for their range as actors, and despite their best efforts, their boyish looks have always betrayed them in the past. In Brothers, the trio joins hands to escape from the typecast pigeonhole and come out victorious at the end. The film is not... Sun, 23 May 2010 16:26:21 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/416/bad-lieutenantport-of-call-new-orleans-enigmatic-and-corrupted-hero/ German director Werner Herzog is one of the most passionate filmmakers working today. He famously ate his own shoe when he lost a bet, and most of his films and documentaries are cinematic meditations on mankind’s relationship with nature. So it was surprising, albeit interesting news to hear... Thu, 20 May 2010 11:54:05 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/378/cairo-time-fall-in-love-with-the-city-all-over-again/ Every once in a while, we watch a film that we’re too shy to admit that we actually enjoyed. Cairo Time is one of those films that you really don’t want to like and the more you resist; the more it grows on you.   Juliette (Clarkson) is the wife of a Canadian diplomat stationed in Gaza. She... Thu, 13 May 2010 13:16:50 EEST http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/304/couples-retreat-run-away-from-this-one/ We used to like Vince Vaughn. Ever since he rose to fame after 1996’s Swingers, this comedian has entertained us as the sarcastic, fast-talking sidekick in Mr and Mrs Smith, or as the bitter, fast-talking sidekick in Old School. He truly proved his bankability as a leading actor in Wedding... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:05:40 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/280/alvin-and-the-chipmunksthe-squeakquel-chipmunks-at-it-again/ If your idea of a good film is to watch computer animated squirrels with irritating, high-pitched voices running amok and creating predictable havoc, then this film is for you. However, a younger, pre-pubescent audience may be better suited for this comedy.The sequel to the 2007 comedy Alvin and... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:16:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/277/a-serious-man-another-coen-brothers-masterpiece/ The Coen brothers do it again. After winning an Oscar for their masterpiece No Country For Old Men, the directors take their craft back to their hometown in Minnesota to present their most personal film to date. A Serious Man has all the marks of great craftsmanship; the signature Coen dark... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:09:23 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/254/crude-poignant-film-tracks-oil-company-abuse-in-ecuador/ A poignant addition to the series of eco-documentaries released over the last year, Crude tracks the struggle of rural Ecuadorians against oil corporation Texaco, and the environmental and health damages accrued after decades of oil companies in the country. The film shocks us with an... Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:09:36 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/249/fantastic-mr-fox-a-happy-dig-into-a-foxs-hole/ This is a happy, unexpected fun ride from director Wes Anderson, the man behind Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and Aquatic life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Quirky, funny and delightfully artistic, Anderson presents a children’s story for adults as well, using stop-motion and inexpensive... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:09:04 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/242/a-single-man-visually-stunning-with-a-real-emotional-core/ Every now and then, a film comes along that satisfies the emotional demands of a story and meets the cinematographic need for beauty. A Single Man is one of those films. The film is a day in the life of George Falconer (Firth), a gay English expatriate living in Los Angeles in the early 1960s.... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:33:56 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/238/crazy-heart-bridges-gives-lifetime-performance/ Crazy Heart is 2009’s country music version of The Wrestler : a former star struggling to make ends meet, Bad Blake (Bridges) finds himself on the brink of depression. He meanders from one small town gig to another, leaving behind a string of failed one-night-stands, just to earn a few extra... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:43:44 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/226/the-cove-thought-provoking-and-award-winning-documentary/ There are very few films that deserve a perfect score. Critics and audiences rarely agree over what makes a film perfect; but this film has earned an almost perfect 96% rating on critic website Rotten Tomatoes and a perfect score on Cairo360. Winner of Best Documentary at the 2009 Academy Awards,... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/217/triangle-a-smart-and-entertaining-thriller/ Feelings of déjà vu, suspicion, and dread punctuate this psychological thriller from Severance director Christopher Smith. It is an entertaining and cleverly constructed film, although it won’t win any big time awards.A group of friends embark on a doomed weekend sailing trip in the Atlantic... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/216/precious-based-on-the-novel-push-by-sapphire-a-provocative-and-heartbreaking-portrayal/ Don’t go watching Precious thinking you are in for a pick-me-up; it’s definitely not a feel-good film. This film is equally emotional and disturbing, and will make you feel for the characters no matter how ugly the twists and turns can be. First-time actress Gabourey Sidibi plays Precious, a... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/195/fish-tank-gritty-brit-flick/ Although it was released in 2009, this gritty Brit flick is only now garnering the attention of international audiences that it deserves. Although the film was a miss at the 2010 Academy Awards, it did pick up the Jury Prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival.Mia (Jarvis) is a troubled... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/185/this-is-it-michael-jacksons-music-legacy/ This film really needs no introduction. With the world awaiting the start of his 50-date stint at London’s O2 Arena, the news of Michael Jackson’s sudden death sent shockwaves across the globe and any new, previously unseen footage of the music legend was lapped up by the fans, media and public... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/190/nine-be-italian/ Musicals have always been a firm favourite with cinema goers, and if the success of Chicago and Moulin Rouge were anything to go by, then remaking Federico Fellini’s stage production of 8 ½  into a film was bound to be a hit. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Chicago director Rob Marshall... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:59:09 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/179/how-to-lose-friends-and-alienate-people-simon-pegg-hits-hollywood/ While it isn’t the laugh-out-loud comedy that it could have been, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People shows a new side of comedy that could supplant the numerous failures of popular movie writer/director Judd Apatow. Simon Pegg shows that he can go from one genre to the next and still... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/173/inglourious-basterds-tarantino-takes-on-the-nazis/ The latest offering by Quentin Tarantino seems to be a step down for this revolutionary film-maker. Still, as the highest grossing film in Tarantino’s career, Inglourious Basterds is worth watching for the performances, Christoph Waltz’s in particular, and the flashes of humour in the... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/166/the-proposal-a-rom-com-thats-actually-funny/ Having won the Oscar for her lead actress role in The Blind Side , Sandra Bullock may no longer be able to hold onto her title of queen of the rom-com. This is a right shame as she and Ryan Reynolds have some of the most fluid on-screen chemistry ever seen between two leading actors. Back and... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/163/500-days-of-summer-love-remembered/ Every now and then a small-budget Indie film with recognisable stars gets released and ends up becoming a sleeper hit with critics and fans alike. Films such as Chasing Amy and The Good Girl proved that you can strike box-office gold with a great, original script, a cool soundtrack and young... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/93/district-9-alien-apartheid/ Finally, an apocalyptic survival film that lives up to our expectations. Available on DVD, District 9 is a journey into life in a split society where aliens have arrived and are living in makeshift camps near Johannesburg, South Africa and have languished there for two decades. With tensions... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/122/the-invention-of-lying-gervais-first-unfunny-comedy/ With a Ricky Gervais film we, expect so much more than the average comedy, but The Invention of Lying gives us little to work with. It is simply not very funny—a key ingredient when it comes to a film labelled as a comedy.From The Office to Extras, Gervais offered up laughs upon laughs with his... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/121/transformers-ii-theyre-back-and-theyre-out-for-revenge/ If you’re looking for action, adventure and entertaining fun packed with explosions, hen Transformers II is the movie and now DVD experience to enjoy.Sam Witwicky (LeBeouf) is off to college, leaving girlfriend Mikaela (Fox) back home, both believing the whole robot war thing has ended and life... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/124/julie-and-julia-cooking-up-a-storm/ Even though Julie and Julia is a film about the art of food, Meryl Streep’s performance was more inspiring and fulfilling even than the recipes featured in the film. Streep is without doubt one of the best actors of her generation and her performance here, like the culinary delights featured in... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET http://www.cairo360.com/article/tv & dvd/94/the-september-issue-a-wintour-wonderland/ Vogue is certainly a place out of this world, like nothing and no one in it is real. Everything momentarily produced to be shot and archived.The documentary The September Issue , follows the woman behind the fashion bible that is Vogue, Anna Wintour, the Editor–in-chief and ice queen of fashion.... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:19:59 EET