Nayla Al Khaja’s BAAB Makes History as the First Emirati Feature By a Female Director to Premiere at the Cairo International Film Festival

News

November 03, 2025

Nayla Al Khaja’s BAAB Makes History as the First Emirati Feature By a Female Director to Premiere at the Cairo International Film Festival

Visionary filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, the first female Emirati director and producer, unveils her new feature film, BAAB; a…

November 03, 2025 News

Moscow Fashion Week Draws Attention from the GCC

News

August 30, 2025

Moscow Fashion Week Draws Attention from the GCC

  Moscow Fashion Week, running until September 2, continues to affirm its global scale with 220 designers from 10 countries…

August 30, 2025 News

Grand Egyptian Museum Officially Opens

Spotted Stories

June 13, 2025

Grand Egyptian Museum Officially Opens

Grand Egyptian Museum officially opensATELIER BRÜCKNER designed the heart of the museum The Grand Egyptian…

June 13, 2025 Spotted Stories

8 Truly Amazing Places To Visit Before You Die

News

December 25, 2019

8 Truly Amazing Places To Visit Before You Die

With all the benefits it brings, who has not thought of traveling and visiting various cities? Maybe your work schedule has been…

December 25, 2019 | Spotted Stories News

Dunkin’ Donuts Cairo; Clean and Professionally Managed

Desserts & Sweets | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

June 03, 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts Cairo; Clean and Professionally Managed

Open for only two years, Dunkin’ Donuts is expanding rapidly around Cairo. I’ve had the chance and honor to be…

June 03, 2018 | News | Egypt Desserts & Sweets

The Business Lounge: Cairo International Airport

Airports | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 20, 2018

The Business Lounge: Cairo International Airport

Take a long corridor, pass security, follow another corridor, enter a small door and reach a big room surrounded by several…

March 20, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Egypt Airports

Visit Cairo: City of Opposite Extremes and Endless Vibrant Discoveries

Travel & Tourism | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 13, 2018

Visit Cairo: City of Opposite Extremes and Endless Vibrant Discoveries

For some it’s too big, dirty or too crowded... for others it feels hot and is too rough; for me, Cairo is sexy, full of…

March 13, 2018 | Egypt Travel & Tourism

Leila Cairo: OMG! Unacceptably Bad; A Shame for Lebanon

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 13, 2018

Leila Cairo: OMG! Unacceptably Bad; A Shame for Lebanon

A dark and dimmed place, not enough lighting, an area feeling and looking old, no attention to details... Leila’s first…

March 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

The Movenpick Media City; Some Hotels Should be Avoided

Hotels | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 08, 2018

The Movenpick Media City; Some Hotels Should be Avoided

When you book with a brand, you expect a minimum standard, the least of professionalism, attention, and service. When you arrive…

March 08, 2018 | Reviews | Egypt Hotels

Ghanem’s Fish Restaurant: A Traditional Street Eatery in Cairo

Fish & Seafood | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 08, 2018

Ghanem’s Fish Restaurant: A Traditional Street Eatery in Cairo

In the heart of vibrant old Cairo, on the sidewalk where thousands of tourists pass every day is a street eatery called Ghanem. A…

March 08, 2018 | Recommended | Egypt Fish & Seafood

Tamara: A Lebanese Breakfast Experience in Cairo

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 08, 2018

Tamara: A Lebanese Breakfast Experience in Cairo

One of the few Lebanese restaurants whiteout a mother brand in Lebanon, Tamara is known to serve delicious food from the land of…

March 08, 2018 | Restaurants | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Enab: Superb Setup and Great Food, Proudly Lebanese in Cairo

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 08, 2018

Enab: Superb Setup and Great Food, Proudly Lebanese in Cairo

A Lebanese pride indeed, one of the most beautiful Lebanese restaurants I’ve seen and undoubtedly the most appealing Enab…

March 08, 2018 | Recommended | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Breakfast at The Westin Cairo is Wonderful!

Breakfast & Coffee | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 08, 2018

Breakfast at The Westin Cairo is Wonderful!

A great hotel nestled in the middle of a green oasis, surrounded by a beautiful golf course proposes an amazing breakfast; the…

March 08, 2018 | Recommended | Egypt Breakfast & Coffee

The Westin Cairo: A Soothing Escape, A Great Hotel

Hotels | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 08, 2018

The Westin Cairo: A Soothing Escape, A Great Hotel

Located in the heart of an upscale area in Cairo, the Westin Katameya is a five stars hotel and resort that will transport you…

March 08, 2018 | Recommended | Egypt Hotels

Cairo International Airport, Terminal 2. Egypt

Airports | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 08, 2018

Cairo International Airport, Terminal 2. Egypt

After long years of waiting, Cairo’s Terminal 2 is now open. If you had the chance to discover Cairo’s Terminal 1…

March 08, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Egypt Airports

First time on Egypt Air

Airlines

February 03, 2017

First time on Egypt Air

We have heard stories about Egypt Air... Captain Haradi's famous audio joke about their unsafe airlines, but nevertheless Egypt…

February 03, 2017 | Travel & Tourism Airlines

Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo

Breakfast & Coffee | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

February 03, 2017

Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo

Visiting some friends staying at the Kempinski in Cairo, I decided to join them for breakfast. For thirty dollars breakfast is…

February 03, 2017 | Hotels | Egypt Breakfast & Coffee

The Gabriel Boutique Hotel, Cairo

Hotels | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

February 03, 2017

The Gabriel Boutique Hotel, Cairo

Tonight we sleep at the Gabriel Cairo. At first I thought it was the same Gabriel we have in Beirut. But it wasn't. Although it…

February 03, 2017 | Reviews | Egypt Hotels

Breakfast at the Holiday Inn City Stars, Cairo

Breakfast & Coffee | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

February 01, 2017

Breakfast at the Holiday Inn City Stars, Cairo

The next morning we woke up and went straight down to breakfast. The manager was playing with his phone and were told to choose a…

February 01, 2017 | Hotels | Egypt Breakfast & Coffee

Zooba: Classy Egyptian Street Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

January 18, 2017

Zooba: Classy Egyptian Street Food

The Egyptian version of Chipotle or what is closer to Pret a Manger is a big spot on. I walked into a place where I felt…

January 18, 2017 | Recommended | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Serena, Lebanese Street Eatery in Cairo: I Left Without Being Served

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

December 01, 2016

Serena, Lebanese Street Eatery in Cairo: I Left Without Being Served

Open at Platform, the restaurant complex of the Nile, Serena is a "Lebanese Street Eatery" serving a large selection of Lebanese…

December 01, 2016 | Restaurants | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Andrea Mariouteya: Amazing Charcoal Chicken and More in Cairo

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

September 21, 2016

Andrea Mariouteya: Amazing Charcoal Chicken and More in Cairo

Andrea Mariouteya, opened in 1959, is a famous spot around Cairo.  Many of my friends suggested that I visit this place when…

September 21, 2016 | Restaurants | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Studio Masr Cairo: Below Average Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

September 18, 2016

Studio Masr Cairo: Below Average Food

Studio Masr is a name inspired by the famous Egyptian studio that produces the famous local movies. Created in 1935, the…

September 18, 2016 | Restaurants | Egypt Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Souk el Akel Raises the Lebanese Flag Up High in Egypt

Popular

August 11, 2016

Souk el Akel Raises the Lebanese Flag Up High in Egypt

Not only is Beirut's popular street food travelling around Lebanon this summer, for the first time in Lebanon, Souk el Akel…

August 11, 2016 | Souk el Akel Popular

Lebanese Souk el Akel Goes International: Egypt Here we Come!

Events | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

August 06, 2016

Lebanese Souk el Akel Goes International: Egypt Here we Come!

We are so excited to share this super tasty news with all of you. For the first time, Souk El Akel will be crossing borders.…

August 06, 2016 | Popular | Egypt Events

Coca Cola Puts the Ice in Ice Cold

Spotted Stories

July 28, 2016

Coca Cola Puts the Ice in Ice Cold

Freeze! There’s a new drinking vessel in town. Coca Cola’s Ice Bottle is taking on the summer sun and making sure you…

July 28, 2016 Spotted Stories

Maison Thomas: Pizza Since 1922

Pizza | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

July 15, 2016

Maison Thomas: Pizza Since 1922

Maison Thomas is a pizza place in Cairo is like no other pizza place in the Egyptian capital. With its old style decor, I…

July 15, 2016 | Restaurants | Egypt Pizza

For the First Time Souk El Akel Crosses Borders: Egypt Here We Come

Events

June 23, 2016

For the First Time Souk El Akel Crosses Borders: Egypt Here We Come

We are so excited to share this super tasty news with all of you. For the first time, Souk El Akel will be crossing borders.…

June 23, 2016 Events

Leonardo: Italian Food at The Fairmont Cairo

Italian Food | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

June 20, 2016

Leonardo: Italian Food at The Fairmont Cairo

One of the many restaurants down at the Fairmont is Leonardo. This Italian trattoria, with beautifully set tables, offers a wide…

June 20, 2016 | Restaurants | Egypt Italian Food

The Fairmont Hotel Cairo

Hotels | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

June 20, 2016

The Fairmont Hotel Cairo

Spending the weekend in Cairo, we were booked to stay at the Fairmont and I'm happy we were doing so. Located just a few minutes…

June 20, 2016 | Reviews | Egypt Hotels

The Business Lounge at Cairo Airport

Airports | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

June 09, 2016

The Business Lounge at Cairo Airport

Located on the second floor, the lounge is one of the oldest spaces I have encountered. It must be decades old. A counter, a few…

June 09, 2016 | Travel & Tourism | Egypt Airports

Nile City Cairo: Five Concepts Under One Roof

Spotted Stories | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

June 01, 2016

Nile City Cairo: Five Concepts Under One Roof

Visiting Cairo for the first time, I was told about Nile City, a truly charming experience you do not want to miss. With…

June 01, 2016 | Egypt Spotted Stories

Chili's Diner Nile City, Cairo

American | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

May 03, 2016

Chili's Diner Nile City, Cairo

I was in Cairo for a short time and only had the chance to have one proper meal. Touring around with our hosts they recommended…

May 03, 2016 | Burgers | Egypt American

Cairo International Airport: International Airlines Terminal

Airports | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

May 03, 2016

Cairo International Airport: International Airlines Terminal

Divided into two lanes, Middle East Airlines is given a spot of its own located on the tight left sided check-in counter. At…

May 03, 2016 | Travel & Tourism | Egypt Airports

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 11, 2013

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

The third day in Paris, was a visit to Val d'Europe, the big mall and its outlet village situated 40 minutes from Paris. It was…

December 11, 2013 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 10, 2013

Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours

Batchig means a kiss in the Armenian language – a kiss which at this new restaurant comes with a thousand colors, flavors…

July 10, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Armenian Food

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