Zamalek

Zamalek is an affluent district located on Gezira Island in the middle of the Nile River. The island is divided into a northern third that is fully urbanized and referred to as Zamalek, and the southern two thirds that are mostly green areas with sports grounds, parks, and a cultural district. The area is home to many embassies, consulates, and ambassadors' residences, as well as art galleries, book stores, and museums. Visitors can explore the island's many attractions, including the Museum of Islamic Ceramics, the Aisha Fahmy Palace, and the Cairo Opera House. The island is also a great place for a leisurely stroll, with its beautiful gardens, parks, and views of the Nile River. Families can enjoy a visit to the Aquarium Grotto Garden, a quiet park with underground grottoes, unique plant life, and a cave filled with harmless bats. The Garden Promenade Cafe, inside the Cairo Marriott Hotel, is a charming cafe surrounded by lush gardens and the ornate columns of the historic Gezira Palace, making it a great spot for lunch or a relaxing break