Shopping in Cairo - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Located in one of the newer districts in Cairo, CitySyar is a modern shopping center that will conquer the hearts of fashionistas with its gorgeous design and a broad range of branded shops. CitySyar is open in a fabulous architectural complex consisting of three pyramid-type buildings and 11 skyscrapers. The shopping center occupies one of these eye-catching buildings. The six-story complex has become home to more than 550 shops. There are shops of different price categories, excellent jewelry salons, perfume shops, and souvenir shops that sell interesting accessories in the Egyptian style. There are also three hotels and numerous restaurants and cafes.

To purchase authentic Arabic sweets, visit one of Samadi shops that specialize in national pastries. At Samadi, visitors will find dozens of popular pastries sold by weight. These shops are historic as the first one appeared yet in 1975. The price range is quite affordable too. One kilogram of Arabic sweets can cost roughly US$17. It is possible to try many sweets before buying them. Samadi shops sell only pastries produced at local confectioneries.

All fans of coffee will not regret if they visit Choubra st Cairo Street and find a coffee shop there. To the choice of visitors, there are dozens of coffee types. The shop sells coffee only in beans. It is also possible to purchase coffee brewing accessories and even visit a small thematic museum that is open in the same building. In the museum, visitors will see old coffee milling machines and machines for roasting coffee beans. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Shopping in Cairo would be incomplete without a visit to local markets. There are very interesting markets that work at night in the neighborhood of Bab al-Luq. They offer a fantastic choice of fresh vegetables and fruit, popular sweets, spices, and many other locally produced items. By the way, there are several cafes with delicious food right in the market. Prices are among the lowest in the city, and tourists do not need to bargain when buying various goods.

There are several interesting specialized markets in Cairo that are also very interesting to explore. For example, tourists will find very interesting Paper Market Sharia al-Geish not far from Midan Ataba Square. It is a must-visit place for everyone who likes making interesting souvenirs and house decorations. Sellers at this market offer different kinds of paper and high-quality leather that is suitable for making bags, wallets, and other accessories.

On Muizz Street (or Shareʻ El Muizz), there is a no less interesting market called the Coppersmiths Bazaar that is a great place to shop interesting souvenirs. For more than a thousand years, skillful artisans have made items of incredible beauty from copper and brass in Cairo. At the Coppersmiths Bazaar, it is possible to purchase magnificent candle holders, hookah, trays, fabulous copper tablemats, copper jewelry, and various interesting souvenirs that will attract budget travelers with their affordable price.

In order to buy premium jewelry, consider visiting Midan Opera. Many popular jewelry shops in Cairo are open not far from this square. They offer gorgeous gold jewelry in Egyptian style. By the way, the price of gold per gram in Egypt is one of the lowest in the world. Savvy travelers may be more interested in shopping interesting silver jewelry. By the way, many local jewelry shops accept individual orders on silver and gold jewelry.

The Haret al-Fahhamin bazaar is a must for everyone who plans to purchase a gorgeous handmade carpet or amazing tapestries. There are workshops right in the market, so tourists can also watch how local masters are making beautiful carpets. Antiquity fans will find it interesting to visit several antiquity shops that are also open here.

Popular shopping centers called Chemla and Cicurel are located not far from the center of the city. Many consider them a united shopping complex. These centers are very popular with budget tourists because some of the cheapest clothing and shoe stores in Cairo are open there. Regardless of cheap prices, quality is usually high. These shopping centers offer quality and attractive clothes by local manufacturers.