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10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Cairo That You Shouldn't Miss
Cairo’s an ancient city that also happens to be a modern metropolis—it’s one of the biggest cities in the Middle East and has the traffic and noise issues to prove it. But as long as you’re not looking for solitude, Cairo—the City of the Thousand Minarets—is a splendid place to explore Egyptian history and culture. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Cairo
1. Nomad
2. Al Wikalah
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Atef Wassef Silver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By genedyg - Cairo, Egypt
Atef Wassef Silvershop is big and full of different subjects.U can find juvelery (modern and classic, oriental, pharaonic, bedouin,boho and European style ).Some gifts,silver frames, different tips of hous decorations in modern, classic, oriental, antique,typical egyptian or pharaonic styles.Atef Wassef Silver Business is runnd by father with his children. They ar VERY MUCH friendly, kind, polite, helpful people.Always ready to help with honest advice or find good deal for any budjet customers.They have several branches but I always like to visit ther main shop.It is great pleasure even to talk to this family .Always want to visit ther shop again and again. Highly recommend this shop for everybody.Things ar all over shop and everywhere.On shelves,in cabinets,on the tables or just stoked like small mountains on the floor. Ps:I don't like to buy turistic pieces from any cantry I visit .Because it ends up in garbage after some years.Really can't understand people buying plastic piramids or fake papirus.It is just waste of money,time,space in luggage and just disappointment on arrival when you understand that it is even made in China.And after one year it will go to garbage. I belive much better to get something more valuable for the same amount of money. Like pice of decor or juvelery in authentic stile made of sterling silver. Especially when price of silver in Egypt is not high at all and more than aforrdable.This kind of souvenir will always please your eyes, and will become more valuable by time and even your next generation will treasure it much more than max prodaction cheap souvenir.
4. Nomad Gallery Egypt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Established in 1985, Nomad has been a landmark of Cairo shopping for many years. Nomad is a family business that initially grew out of love for travel which led us to remote corners of Egypt and Africa.We were privileged to see some of the strands that weave the rich tapestry which forms Egypt's diverse cultural mix,the crafts and costumes that go with it.What started with us as a passion for local and regional crafts has become a mission to create a constantly changing collection of jewelry, clothing and accessories that combine tradition with contemporary style. Our collection is for the most part produced by in-house artisans and designers so we can guarantee consistent quality and fair pricing. Egypt, Africa and Middle East rich heritage of craftsmanship and design forms the foundation of Nomad’s unique collection of jewelry, scarfs, rugs and accessories
Reviewed By P4499DJrenes
I was looking for exceptional silver jewellery for my dear friend birthday gift, and when I searched for the best jewellery store, I found a few places. After made a few phone calls, I decided to go to Nomad Gallery in Zamalek. When I arrived, they welcomed me very warmly, especially, the owner and his wife. Little that I know, it appears that Nomad has their own super talented artist or so I called jewellery designer! At that time, I was afraid that I could not find the best birthday present as I was looking for a unique design. But to my surprise, they assured me that they could prepare something special and offered me to make exceptional and unique silver jewellery specially customised for the gift. It was a fantastic experience for me as I was able to work together with the super talented jewellery designer and we created a unique design for my dearest friend. I have been in Cairo for over 2.5 years, and I must say that I am so glad that I finally found the BEST place that I can get all the exclusive and high-quality crafts including customized silver jewellery. The owner and his wife are amiable. I had a very warm welcomed from them, and most importantly, I got my special gift :-)) when my friend got it, she was so happy to get the unique jewellery! Today, 10 November, I went there again for other special orders, personally handcrafted silver jewellery. I am sharing a few of the pictures so that you know how special Nomad Gallery is. The BEST EVER!!! :-)) A big THANKS to Nomad Gallery!! The BEST place to find unique and high-quality jewellery in a unique Bohemian style!! It is A MUST PLACE TO VISIT!!
5. The Loft Gallery
6. Sami Amin
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Mamluk Jewellery and Bazaar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
An Egyptian antique and jewellery shop that contains wide range of localy hand made Egyptian products that ranges from high replicas of Ancient Egyptian satues to gold, diamond and silver jewelleries and precious stones. Products are for both ancient egyptian art as well as islamic and arabic arts
Reviewed By 989beautyb - Upper Marlboro, United States
Hossam and Heba were absolutely phenomenal!! I live in the United States and I kept thinking about this cartouche that I saw in Egypt when I was there a year ago!! I ended up having Heba’s information and see connected me with Hossam!! I showed Hossam a photo of the one that I couldn’t get off my mind (because of course I had a picture of it) and he showed me an upgraded version of it that changed my life!! This cartouche was solid 18k gold with my birthstone in it!! I absolutely feel in love with the photos of this cartouche so Hossam made sure I got it with everything I wanted which was my birthstone and 1k in diamonds with the 4 signs in the order that I wanted it to be in!! Because I am in the United States they both made sure that I received videos of my customized cartouche every step of the way!! When mailing they went through DHL with a tracking number so that I could see exactly we’re my cartouche was before getting to me!! Needless to say when I received my cartouche I was overwhelmed with joy and excitement!! It was exactly what I wanted!! Thank you Hossam and Heba you two are AMAZING!!!
