The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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Who doesn’t love an opportunity to dress up as their icon or favourite fantasy creature? So get your spook on and take advantage of the parties offered throughout Cairo at various locations. We’ve put together a list of events that are sure to make Halloween worthwhile!

Wednesday

Bewitching Night at Cleo Wellness Center

Get your wellness on before the hectic weekend that’s about to ensue! Free of charge, the Cleo Wellness Center will offer Zumba, belly dancing, mini facials, and special offers from Bel Clinic on Wednesday. Activities begin at 4 pm!

Via Cleo Wellness Center

Spooky Skiing at Ski Egypt

Take on the slopes in style! By style, we mean costume, of course. So head over with your costumes between now and Sunday to participate in their Halloween costume contest!

Follow Ski Egypt on Instagram.

Via Ski Egypt

Thursday

Zombie Apocalypse at Le Meridien Cairo Airport

Kick-off Halloween with a mesmerising evening at Live Sports Bar in Le Meridien Cairo Airport! Enjoy live music, a unique menu for the occasion, and freaky surprises.

For reservations call 01000819723

Via Le Meridien

70s Night at KidZania

Put together your grooviest outfit from the best(?) decade and party through Thursday evening at KidZania to start your weekend on a funky note! Tickets cost 250LE, and the party starts at 6 pm.

Tickets

Via KidZania

HydeOut CarnEvil

Dress up, play games, and trick or treat at the HydeOut Carnevil. Hunt down magicians and jugglers and carve pumpkins from the 28th of October until the 20th of November.

Visit Facebook for more information.

Via HydeOut

Friday

Halloween Run at Mall of Egypt

Put your running shoes on and head to the Mall of Egypt for a fun Friday morning run to kick off Halloweekend. Distance options include 2km and 4km. Meet at 9:30 am for a 10 o’clock start time!

Registration

Via Mall of Egypt

Kids Halloween Party at The Turf

Take the little ones to Hyde Park on Friday between 2:30 pm and 5 pm for storytelling, dancing, and Halloween-themed playtime and activities. Make sure the children are at least five years old!

Registration

Via Once Upon a Time Storytellers

Freaks & Shrieks at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Prepare to come face-to-face with your nightmares in Sheikh Zayed on Friday night. Put on your best costume and dance the night away to DJunkie and Bubblegum Kollectiv’s beats at CJC610!

For reservations, message on Facebook between 12 and 8 pm.

Via CJC610

Halloween Party at Cairo Jazz Club

Get moving on Friday in Agouza at CJC’s Halloween party! Dress up and get ready to scare (or be scared) while FarahH, AlSharif, and Arrab spin the decks through the night.

For reservations, message on Facebook between 12 and 8 pm.

Via CJC

Youssef Ismail at Room New Cairo

Check out the Room Art Space & Cafe in New Cairo for their Halloween Edition this Friday! Singer, Youssef Ismail, will take the stage at 8 pm to perform the iconic tunes we all love. Don’t forget to wear a costume! Tickets cost 150LE, and entry begins at 7 pm.

Tickets

Via Room

Saturday

Climb in a Costume at Ascent Egypt

Join the Sheikh Zayed climbing gym for a Halloween party on Saturday, starting at 6 pm.

For more information call 01020859064.

Via Ascent Egypt

Halloween Ball at Alibi Bar

Get your scariest costume on and make your way to the Alibi Bar and Restaurant in Zamalek for a night of fun and dancing.

For reservations, message on Facebook

Via Alibi Bar

Blood Moon Night at The Rooftop

Head to the Kempinski Nile Hotel on Saturday at 9 pm for a thrilling evening at The Rooftop! Put on your freakiest costume and dance along to DJ Azmy as you finish up Halloweekend.

For more information, call 01099910774 or email restaurant.cairo@kempinski.com.

Via Kempinski

Sunday

Comedy Monsters at Room New Cairo

Ride out Halloween to the very end! The Room in New Cairo will host stand-up comedy night on Sunday (Halloween) for anyone willing to take the stage. Tickets cost 150LE and the night begins at 8 pm.

Registration details

Tickets

Via Room

Halloween at Scores Bar

Take the party to the next level at Scores Bar inside the Holiday Inn Maadi on Sunday evening! Dress up and get to the bar at 8 pm for an epic celebration.

For reservations, call 01158122200

Via Scores Bar

Monday

Spooky Salsa at Cairo Jazz Club 610

Drag out the costume-wearing (as much as possible before it gets weird) for this special salsa class, taught by Soulmotion Dance Studio at CJC610. The class starts at 7 pm.

For reservations, message on Facebook between 12 and 8 pm.

Via CJC610