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Best Shopping Malls in Cairo: New Cairo, Zayed, & More

Wondering where to enjoy an exquisite blend of fine cuisine and retail therapy? 6 October, El Sheikh Zayed, New Cairo, and Central Cairo boast some of the best shopping malls and centers in Egypt.

This blog will tell you about the best shopping malls in Cairo, in both East and West, where you can have a blissful experience with your loved ones.

Top Malls in New Cairo

Top Shopping Malls in Sheikh Zayed and 6 October

Best Shopping Malls and Centers in Central Cairo 

Best Shopping Malls in Cairo

Retail therapy is always a flawless choice when you want to enjoy some quality time and exquisite shopping. Cairo features the best shopping malls and centers in:

  • El Sheikh Zayed
  • 6 October
  • New Cairo
  • Heliopolis and Nasr City
  • El Maadi

Whether you are looking for a fancy restaurant where you can indulge your taste buds in mouthwatering dishes or a specific shopping venue, these malls have everything you need.

First, let’s explore the best shopping malls in New Cairo City.

Best Shopping Malls in New Cairo

New Cairo exhibits some of the best shopping malls and centers in Egypt. They aren’t only a shopping venue but also an entertainment one, where you can experience a faultless, delightful time.

  1. Cairo Festival City Mall
  • Location: In the Cairo Festival City Project, on the Ring Road.
  • Restaurants: Casper & Gambini’s, Chicken & Ribs, Mahraja, Coco / Papu, Enab Beirut, and more.
  • Cafes: Costa, Fifth Street Coffee, Dunkin Donuts, and others.
  • Shops: Including, but not limited to, Centrepoint, H&M, ZARA, Marks & Spencer, Daly Dress, and Gap.
  • Entertainment Venues: Including Galaxy Cinema, Bounce Inc, Grip n Climb, Kidzania, and Magic Planet.
Magic Planet, Cairo Festival City Mall

2. District 5 Mall

  • Location: In District 5 Compound, New Katameya, on Cairo – Ain Sokhna Highway.
  • Restaurants: Include Don, Mo Bistro, BTB, and Kokomo.
  • Cafes: Such as Nude Bakery, Antakha, and Beano’s.
  • Shopping Outlets: Including Etam, Parfois, and LC Walkiki.
  • Entertainment Venues: Including Ground Control and Monkey Maze.

Learn more through: District 5 Mall: Delightful Dishes & Boundless Fun!

3. Open Air Mall

  • Location: In Madinaty TMG Project.
  • Restaurants: Such as Gavi Restaurant, Little Ocean Restaurant, Blaze, Ayadina, and Bosporus.
  • Cafes: Including Social Specialty Coffee, Dip n Dip, and Breadfast Cafe.
  • Shopping Outlets: Including, but not limited to, Adidas, American Eagle, KIKO Milano, Oysho, and Lefties,
  • Entertainment Venues: Such as Xtreme Land, Boom Boom, and Renaissance Cinema.

The following centers in New Cairo have some of the best eateries and shopping venues as well:

  • Point 90 Mall
  • 5A Waterway
  • Downtown Katameya
  • Garden 8
  • Concord Plaza Mall
  • Agora Mall
  • O1 New Cairo
  • Arabella Plaza
  • Mirage Mall in First Settlement
  • Maxim Mall in 90th Street
  • Rock Gold

Top Malls in Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October

El Sheikh Zayed and October City boast some of the best shopping malls in West Cairo. They exhibit a wide range of shopping malls, with a variety of local boutiques, international brands, entertainment facilities, and delightful F&B venues.

Some of the best malls in West Cairo are:

  1. Mall of Arabia
  • Location: On 26th of July Corridor.
  • Restaurants: Such as Mista, Crave, Ayadina, Galala by IL Loft, La Casa Pasta, Steak House, Applebee’s, Sushi Way, and Cortigiano.
  • Cafes: Including, but not limited to, Social Specialty Cafe, Breadfast Coffee, Blaze Cafe, Cinnabon, The House Cafe, Mama Bunz Cafe, Costa Coffee, and Espresso Lab.
  • Shopping Outlets: Including Bershka, Splash, Lefties, Max Fashion, Dune London, Ted Baker, and Bijou Brigitte.
  • Entertainment Venues: Such as Billy Beez and Galaxy Cineplex.

2. Mall of Egypt

  • Location: In 6 October City, on El Wahat Road.
  • Restaurants: Including, but not limited to, La Citta, Country Hills, Sizzler, and Friday’s.
  • Cafes: Such as Laudree, Coffee Island, and La Poire Cafe.
  • Shopping Venues: Such as Defacto, H&M, Centrepoint, and Ravin.
  • Entertainment Facilities: Including VOX Cinemas and Magic Planet.
Mall of Egypt

3. Dandy Mega Mall

  • Location: On Cairo – Alexandria Desert Road.
  • Restaurants: Including, but not limited to, Brioche Doree, Hardee’s, Pizza Hut, Chili’s, and Bokharest.
  • Cafes: Including Cinnabon, Costa, Lebanese Roastery, and Starbucks.
  • Shopping Venues: Such as Adidas, ALDO, H&M, Baraka, Colin’s, Defacto, and CAT – Hush Puppies.
  • Entertainment Facilities: Such as Renaissance Cinema.

In addition to these fancy shopping malls, West Cairo features some of the best restaurants and cafes in the following centers:

  • Arkan Plaza in El Sheikh Zayed
  • Al Guezira Plaza
  • Americana Plaza
  • Space Mall
  • Westown Hub in the SODIC West Project
  • Galleria 40
  • Royal Park on 26th of July Mehwar
  • Capital Promenade
  • Walk of Cairo in Sheikh Zayed
  • Mazar Mall
  • The Gate Plaza Mall
  • Plaza Espana Mall
  • Kargo Mall

Shopping Centers in Central Cairo

In addition to the top malls in New Cairo, 6 October, and Sheikh Zayed, there are various shopping centers in Central Cairo, such as:

  1. City Stars Mall
  • Location: In Omar Ibn El Khattab Street, Nasr City.
  • Restaurants: Including Ayadina, Bosporus, Planet Africa, Ted’s, Abou El Sid Restaurants, and Sizzler Steak House.
  • Cafes: Such as Cilantro, Cafe Supreme, PAUL, and The Garden Cafe.
  • Retail Venues: Such as Tie Shop, Stradivarius, Lacoste, Ravin, and Parfois.
  • Entertainment Spots: Including, but not limited to, Adventure Land, Magic Galaxy, Snow City, and Xtreme Zone.

2. City Center Almaza

  • Location: In Sheraton, Almaza.
  • Restaurants: Such as Bosporus, COCO, Mori Sushi, and Melt Bistro & Cafe.
  • Cafes: Including, but not limited to, Coffee Berry, Costa, and PAUL.
  • Shopping Outlets: Including Bella Donna, Etam, La Vie En Rose, Clarks, Dejavu, and Jennyfer.
  • Entertainment Facilities: Such as VOX Cinemas, Magic Planet, and Gravity Code.
City Center Almaza

Other venues in Central Cairo include:

  • The First Mall in the Four Seasons Hotel, Giza.
  • City Center in El Maadi
  • Maadi Grand Mall

In a Nutshell

Whatever you are looking forward to, enjoying an adrenaline rush, a delightful dining experience, or indulging in retail therapy, our list of the best shopping malls in Cairo has it all.

From New Cairo to Sheikh Zayed and October City, passing through Central Cairo, you will find your next exquisite entertainment destination. Furthermore, if you are looking forward to owning your retail space in any of Cairo’s commercial developments, Nawy’s expert consultants will help you throughout the process.

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Nouran Samy

A Content Writer who is a huge believer in Dead Poets Society's quote: No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.

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