A place directly connected to the pyramids, Giza is one of the oldest areas in Egypt, going all the way back to the ancient Egyptians. It is considered the third largest city in Egypt, right after Cairo and Alexandria; it lies on the Nile River's eastern bank side. And thus, the city is considered to be time strapped to the historical events it held, from the construction of the most significant monument in the world to all the historical events that took place in the area from the Roman, Islamic, Persian, and Byzantine cultures. Giza is considered an open museum in a great metropolis, with the iconic pyramids standing tall and the famous Sphinx guarding the city; Giza has captured the true essence of the beautiful imagination of ancient Egyptians.

Giza is the capital of Giza Governante and was once the capital of ancient Egypt; once King Narmar unified the two countries, the other country was Memphis, and people are still finding the city's remains under Giza. Whether you want to enjoy some exceptional experiences with the light show presented in the pyramids or you are looking for some delicious authentic mouthwatering Egyptian dishes, The neighborhood has everything you need.

This is your complete guide for everything you need to know about the city with its residential compounds or the international schools and universities.

Location of Giza:

Giza is considered to have a very strategic location, as the city is located and connected to major roads and routes. The city is just 17 Kilometers away from Cairo’s city center with a ride just takes from 15 to 40 minutes; however, we assure you it will be an enjoyable ride, and you will see some magnificent sightseeing whenever you look around.

Giza’s most famous streets and areas:

Since Giza is considered the third largest city in Egypt, Giza is home to various famous areas and locations and is a center of attention to all tourist attractions. Let’s find out more about the city.

6th of October city:

6th of October city is one of the many areas located in the mentioned governorate. It is also home to famous and reputable residential communities for Egypt's most reliable and prestigious developers. 6th of October has grown through the years. It went from the desert lands filled with void to the land filled with happiness and glamorous buildings. The area’s name was inspired by the victory accomplished in the 1973 war and established by former president Mohamed Anwar El Sadat. 6th of October area is considered to have a very strategic location as the area is easily accessible via different roads such as Al Mehwar Axis or Ring Road, or even Cairo-Alexandria Road, and that is why the area gained the attention of a lot of people throughout the years as well as the attention of a lot of developers who seized the opportunity to build some of their greatest works. 6th of October is also a home for various outings and a group of international restaurants and cafes.

Here is a list of some of the most popular residential compounds in 6th of October:

Badya by Palm Hills
Mountain View iCity October
Jedar
Tawny Hyde Park
O West
Green 5
Green 6
Aeon
Keeva
Garden Lakes
Tala
The Estates
The Crown
Rivers
Crown Central
Hadaba
Mountain View Chillout Park
Woodville
Palm Hills Golf Extension
Joulz
New Giza

6th of October is also famous for some of the country's most extensive shopping malls and centers, holding a significant number of renowned chain stores such as Zara, Bershka, Nike, etc.

Here is a list of the most popular malls in 6th of October:

Mall of Egypt
Mall of Arabia
Galleria Mall
Arkan Mall

Other than that, 6th of October also holds some of the most reputable educational institutions in the country that all offer everyone premium educational services and ensure everyone gets the best education.

Sheikh Zayed:

Sheikh Zayed is another area that is located in Giza, the area was built and named after Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan, and that was done due to his contributions to the city. Sheikh Zayed was fastly grown over the past few years, with several residential communities and commercial centers built all over the area. Sheikh Zayed has successfully become one of Egypt’s most vibrant and lively areas. The neighborhood that is a favorite destination for all is strategically located, boarded by the Cairo-Alexandria road, and to the west side of 6th of October area. And hence, several developers have seized the opportunity and built magnificent projects in the area.

Here is a list of Sheikh Zayed’s most famous residential projects:

Zed West
Beverly Hills
Cairo Gate
Allegria
Al Rabwa
Westown
El Patio Zahraa
Jeera
Ourika
Etapa
Forty West
Jewar
Jedar

Sheikh Zayed has also been known for its educational institutions and shopping centers that help entertain and educate thousands of people all over Egypt.

American International School- West Campus
Beverly Hills Language School
Cairo University Zayed Branch
Nile University
ESLSCA University

Agouza:

Agouza is considered to be one of the oldest areas in Giza, the area was named after the founder of the area Nazly Bint Sulaiman the daughter of the founder of the Egyptian Army, who built the area when she was 90 years old following the will of her late husband, and that is why the area was named Agouza which means the old lady. Agouza was fastly known as an area that is known for its luxurious residential areas and the welcoming starred hotels. However, the only drawback that was seen for Agouza is the heavy traffic rush, and that is due to, of course, the popular restaurants that serve delicious Egyptian food. Mohandesin, Zamalek, and border the area, and Dokki.

Dokki:

Dokki is one of the many areas comprising the Giza governorate; Dokki is directly across the Nile river bank. The area is also known for the heavy traffic; however, it is considered one of the oldest areas in Egypt that a French engineering company developed. Al Sudan, Al Nile, and Gamaet Al Dwal are remarkable streets that roam and make up the Dokki area.

Things to do in Giza:

As mentioned before, the area was once the capital of ancient Egypt, and now this place holds some historical tales and treasures that are still up till this day talked about globally. The governate is a unique and exquisite place that gives all Egyptians and tourists a taste of everything. Here is a list of things to do when visiting Giza:

-Visit the historical sites of ancient Egypt, the Giza Pyramids that stand tall with the famous Sphinx guarding the area.

-Explore the secrets of the Egyptian kings and feel the infinite charm of the Egyptian culture at the Saqqara, Imhotep Museum, Bent Pyramid, Teti Pyramid,

-Make sure to visit The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, one of the biggest Museums.

-Giza is a home for different cultures and religions, so make sure to visit the Islamic Museum and the Hanging Church.

-Let your kids enjoy the Giza Zoo.

Educational universities and schools in Giza:

Since the area is the third largest city in Egypt, the city holds several universities and international schools, and here is a list for Giza’s educational institutions.

Cairo University:

If we are going to talk about Giza’s most influential universities, or, let’s say, Egypt’s universities, we must mention Cairo University. Cairo University was founded in 1908; the university was first named the Egyptian University and later named Cairo University. The educational institution offered and still offers excellent educational systems and facilities to generations. The massive educational institution offers several faculties in different industries and specialties that educated some of the most influential people in Egypt.

Newgiza University (NGU):

Newgiza University is located in Giza Plateau, and the private educational institution is built to provide students with exceptional educational opportunities and backgrounds. With different faculties, NGU has successfully managed to be perceived as one of the niche and elite universities in Egypt.

October 6 University:

Established in 1996, October 6 University was established with open arms to give all students the educational opportunities they deserve so they become the next influential generation and pioneers in different fields. October 6 University has 13 different universities in different faculties.

Giza’s prices:

As mentioned previously, Giza comprises several areas and neighborhoods, such as Haram, Agouza, 6th October, etc, and there is a huge gap between each and every area regarding the price per square meter in the different neighborhoods. This allows all people to live their different lifestyles and social standards. For instance, the price per square meter in Al Bahr Al Aazam is 9K; for Al Haram, it reaches 4K. For Dokki, the price could reach up to 12k, while for the villas, it reaches higher than that 16K. Thus, we could observe a considerable gap between the prices of the different areas in the governate.

Giza has been standing tall all the past years since our ancestors contributed to designing the area and built their most significant monuments to this day with the developers. Giza, with all of its areas, has maintained its reputation by being a city that satisfies all different lifestyles, families, and individuals.

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