Cairo Shopping

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Farther east in narrow alleyways lies the large Khan el-Khalili, the bazaar in Cairo. As early as the 14th century, Amir Gorhas Al Khalili, after whom the bazaar is named today, created a khan (caravans...

This flea market is built on the ruins of an old market that burned down in the 14th century, and has a nice selection of shops where vendors hawk anything from ceramics to carpets. The embroidered ga...

For an insider tip, do as the locals do - stop by Bashayer to peruse genuine Egyptian arts and crafts. The selection is huge and prices are lower than in more mainstream tourist shops.

For those dying to get away from the overwhleming aggressiveness of Khan El Khalili vendors, Al Khatoun is a nearby crafts shop whose staff won't pressure you into a sale. They won't have to - their ...

If your weary feet need a break from walking all around the city, stop by for a coffee in this trendy Zamalek bookstore and café. Customers are allowed to peruse books and magazines as they sip lattes...

Lehnert & Landrock bookstore can be a nice escape from Cairo's crazy streets; it has a cozy ambiance and a wide array of books in foreign languages. Be sure to look at L&L's impressive collection of h...

Kairos modern shopping centers are garish, noisy, air-conditioned temple of consumerism. The Arkadia Mall is the largest mall in Egypt with 500 shops, food court, a pharmacy, ATM and an amusement park...

Arkadia is the largest mall in central Cairo - the complex even includes a top-floor arcade level and several bars. Nearly 500 shops are here to satisfy the pickiest of shoppers in this "souk" of the ...