Imagine walking down the street and being surrounded by luscious greenery and a leafy aisle of trees. But why would you imagine when you can enjoy the walkable streets of Maadi. Maadi is one of the oldest areas that were developed in Cairo; the suburban area is known for the relaxing and calming streets and the blue crystal calming waters of Nile’s Cornish. Maadi has captured the hearts of many residents and visitors who come just to enjoy the open grassy parks and the cute cafes and delicious meals of Maadi’s hidden gems. Maadi has been known through the years to be the home of many embassies, famous international schools, and a shooting location for several original Egyptian movies and series. Don’t forget to mention its reputation for being an open maze where all people could easily be lost in but still they manage to enjoy the endless calming views of the area. Maadi has fastly grown through the years and some remarkable developers have developed their projects in the area. This is a full guide for everything you need to know about the area.

Location:

Maadi is located on the south side of Cairo on the east bank of the Nile. Just 12 KM and you will be able to find yourself in the Downtown area of Cairo. Maadi is considered to be in the heart of Cairo, with several areas surrounding Maadi, as well as several vital and vibrant roads. Maadi is connected to Ring Road, Autostrad, and Cornish roads.

Maadi’s most famous streets and areas:

Street 9:

Street 9 is considered to be the most famous street in Maadi, the heart and beat of Maadi. The street is filled with a lot of restaurants and cafes, and some of them actually are with a historical background. Spend a cozy and calming day, and enjoy the nightlife of Street 9 with all teenagers walking down the street while hearing their laughter.

Degla:

Where people feel secure, and foreigners feel like locals. Degla is one of the very calming and relaxing places in Maadi. The area is also known for the everywhere green concept; wherever you look, you will always find vast green spaces and ancient trees. With 233, the most famous street in Degla with a vast collection of restaurants and cafes as well as relaxing hanging out spots.

Restaurants and Cafes of Maadi:

Maadi has been widely known for its restaurants and cafes, and now it is widely known as a place for “hidden gems,” small restaurants that are cute and owned by small families serving delicious meals and snacks from all over the world whether you are into Asian food or oriental Egyptian meals, Maadi got everything covered for you. Here is a list of the most popular restaurants and cafes.

Ralph’s German Bakery

Gaya Korean restaurant

Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant

Sizzler

Eden Bakery

Kokio Chicken

Caramel

The Lebanese Bakery

Ratio’s Bakery

Tomato Korean Restaurant

Mermaid Restaurant

Zooba

Lucille's

Espresso Lab

Lokali

Nino’s tree

What the crust

Bell’s

Sno

Feng Cha

DON PAOLO

Dara’s Ice Cream

Things to do in Maadi:

It is not just known for the mouthwatering dishes that are served in Maadi’s restaurants and cafes but is also known for the number of activities that all residents can do.

Make sure to make a visit to Courtyard, a friendly open space with a number of restaurants and cafes that suit all friends and families.

Walk down the beautiful green streets.

Have a wonderful experience and try out Maadi’s Felucca’s.

Try out Bandar Mall’s bowling center with your friends.

Gather your friends and get your barbecues ready at the Wadi Degla Protectorate.

Get your skills going at Maadi’s Art Cafe, giving everyone access to all different courses, whether Art, raisin making, and more.

Watch the sunrise while kayaking.

Maadi’s schools and universities:

Maadi is just like any other area when it comes to the educational services it offers, with multiple international schools and universities surrounding the area, the area has gained huge success when it to comes to the superior educational institutions it has.

Cairo American Collage (CAC):

Affiliated with the US embassy, Cairo American College is a remarkable and one of the biggest and most prestigious schools in not just Maadi but Egypt as a whole. CAC has been known through the years for the outstanding curriculums it offers to all students. Founded in 1945, the school has successfully offered an exceptional American education.

Victoria College Maadi:

Victoria College was founded first in 1902 in Alexandria and was inspired by the name of Britain’s Queen at the time. The school is known up till now for the number of celebrities and historically impactful people such as Omar El Sherif, Ahmed Ramzy, Simon the 2nd, the last king of Belgium, the former King of Greece, and major families from Nigeria and Chad.

Lycée Français du Caire

The French School of Cairo was established in 1911 by the French Secular Mission. The school was first started its first site in Maadi, and later on, the school was under the authority and supervision of the French Embassy of Cairo. Lycée Français du Caire worked on giving students a well-established educational system that adapts to whatever culture they are coming from, teaching everyone ethics, respect, and tolerance in a school of life. Through the years, the organization managed to record great success, and accordingly, it opened up more educational opportunities in different areas of Cairo, such as Zamalek, and New Cairo, as well as a brand new opportunity that opened up in Mearag City in Maadi.

Is Maadi a good place for living?

The area has plenty of amenities and services that cater to everyone’s needs, and this makes it a perfect place and neighborhood for living. The area has seen several changes throughout the years, and with these adaptations, the area has gained a lot of popularity when it comes to the quiet place that gives a perfect quality of life. As said before, the area is home to numerous embassies, and thus the security services are highly used and managed in the area, so we could say that the area is considered to be a convenient place for living. Nevertheless, it serves all residents with great shopping spots such as City Center, Maadi Grand Mall, Hub 50, and the shops and cute spots that are spread all over the area, giving you the vibes of vintage and uniqueness.

Residential projects and compounds:

If you were looking for a more secure place to live, the area got you covered. With several residential projects, Maadi is considered a premium place to live, and here is a list for the area’s residential communities.

Grand Gate

Degla View

Bavaria Town

Crystal Plaza

Maadi Grand City

Ryhanah Residence

Ashgar Darna

Tijan

Whatever it is that you desire, whether an apartment, villa, studio, or a duplex, the area got your needs. With prices that range from

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