{"id":3312,"date":"2017-12-06T11:21:48","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T11:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/?p=3312"},"modified":"2022-09-02T06:28:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T06:28:22","slug":"full-guide-living-zamalek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/","title":{"rendered":"Your full guide to living in Zamalek"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek &#8211; the island on the Nile River &#8211; is known as the home of the wealthy and expats in Cairo as it is one of the most prestigious areas in Egypt. The district is considered the saturation point of embassies and consulates making it the top residential area for diplomats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3314\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/zzmalak\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zzmalak.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Zamalek\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zzmalak-300x150.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zzmalak.jpeg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zzmalak.jpeg\" alt=\"Zamalek\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zzmalak.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zzmalak-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/zzmalak-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing that holds true about the district is that it is an experience of a different life. Once you live there, you can\u2019t ever live anywhere else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Zamalek\u2019s location on the map:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek is considered as an Island located in the heart of Cairo\u2019s Nile River, between downtown Cairo and Giza.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3315\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/capture-11\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Capture-2.png\" data-orig-size=\"697,510\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Zamalek Location\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Capture-2-300x220.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Capture-2.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Capture-2.png\" alt=\"Zamalek Location\" width=\"697\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Capture-2.png 697w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Capture-2-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Commute time from Zamalek:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek is the place most suitable for everyone working downtown Cairo as it is the most affluent district situated very close to all of Cairo\u2019s main roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek district is accessible through many main roads and bridges including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nile Corniche.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of July Corridor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of October Bridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ring Road.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commute time between Zamalek and Mohandseen, Dokki, Sheikh Zayed, 6<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of October and Beverly Hills is from 30 to 45 Mins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commute time between Zamalek and Maadi, Katameyaa, Nasr City and Rehab City is around 90 Mins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3316\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/map_of_cairo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/map_of_cairo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"466,350\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Zamalek Location\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/map_of_cairo-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/map_of_cairo.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/map_of_cairo.jpg\" alt=\"Zamalek Location\" width=\"466\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/map_of_cairo.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/map_of_cairo-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Zamalek\u2019s Lifestyle is unique:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life in Zamalek serves as the perfect spot for people of good taste, it mixes between being artsy and healthy, living a quiet life yet near the action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek is most known for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art &amp; Culture (full of boutiques and art galleries).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety due to several security checkpoints on street corners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk-friendly areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique architectural designs that look like ancient palaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest and coolest trees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best views over the Nile City Towers in Montazah Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fish gardens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Graffiti Wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3317\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/2-20\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"960,576\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1510578327&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Graffiti in Zamalek\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-300x180.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Graffiti in Zamalek\" width=\"960\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activities you can do on a daily basis while living in Zamalek:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking and jogging: in 26<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of July street, Abul feda street, and Gezirah club\u2019s running track.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working Out: in Gezirah Club\u2019s facilities, FDA in Yamama Centre, Ashtanga Yoga by Mira Shihadeh and Reform Pilates on Taha Hussein Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Most Popular Places in Zamalek:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gezira Sporting Club.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariotte Hotel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cairo Tower. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nile City.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egyptian Opera House.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Sawy Culture Wheel Center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum of Islamic Ceramics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faculty of Fine Arts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Saints\u2019 Cathedral.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3318\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/3-12\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"870,342\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Zamalek\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/3-300x118.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/3.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Zamalek\" width=\"870\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/3.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/3-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/3-768x302.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Services in Zamalek:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek is its own little island, every service you might need, you\u2019ll find right in the district.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Eat:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Sushi Lovers: Mori Sushi, Makani Cater, and L\u2019Asiatique,\u2026 etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Fast Food Lovers: Bon Appetit, KFC, Pasta House, Cook Door, Hardee\u2019s, Mc Donald\u2019s, Chick Shack, Pizza Hut,\u2026 etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Pizza Lovers: Il Divino Pizzeria, Maison Thomas, Vinny&#8217;s Pizzeria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Dessert Lovers: The Four Fat Ladies, Sugar n\u2019 Spice, Koueidar, TCBY Frozen Yogurt, Gelato Mio \u2026 etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Caf\u00e9 Lovers: Sequoia, Crave, Eurodeli, The Cellar, The Mood, Chili\u2019s, Left Bank,\u2026 etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Breakfast Lovers: TBS, The French Bakery, Cairo Marriott\u2019s garden, Zooba,\u2026 etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3320\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/food\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/food.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"703,465\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Restaurants in Zamalek\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/food-300x198.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/food.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/food.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurants in Zamalek\" width=\"703\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/food.jpg 703w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/food-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools in Zamalek:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diversity of Language schools and international schools are available in Zamalek to provide its residents and expats top notch education like the ones they had at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Port Said Language School<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dar El Tarbiah School<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pakistan International School<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City International Schools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millennium International Schools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American City College<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City International School<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Gezirah Language School<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby Home School<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3321\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/school-building\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/school-building.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,685\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Schools in Zamalek\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/school-building-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/school-building-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/school-building.jpg\" alt=\"Schools in Zamalek\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/school-building.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/school-building-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/school-building-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitals and Medical centers in Zamalek:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical centers in Zamalek offer the best quality of health for its residents such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anglo American Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek Center for Eye &amp; Contact Lenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek Medical Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revive Mind Body Spirit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pearl Dental Care &#8211; Dr. Sherif Eid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies with job vacancies in Zamalek:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamalek is full of job vacancies suitable for expats living in Egypt which shortens the commute time to the minimum like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expat Egypt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Al Gomhoria Real Estate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somabay<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediconsult<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conserv<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studio Paradigm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation in Zamalek:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micro Buses and trucks are prohibited in Zamalek to maintain the district\u2019s image and class. Taxis are only available and walking is better than moving with cars as the parking spots in Zamalek are very limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nile Taxi is the alternative to commuting across Zamalek in speed and style.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3319\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/en\/full-guide-living-zamalek\/t\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"504,221\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Nile Taxi in Cairo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t-300x132.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t.jpg\" alt=\"Nile Taxi in Zamalek\" width=\"504\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t.jpg 504w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/t-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Popular Zamalek Streets to live in<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many places in Zamalek feature a large expat community, the following streets are the most common for expats as they are the most affluent areas giving the illusion of the lifestyle they had back home. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abul Feda Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of July Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hassan Basha Sabry Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Gezeirah Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El gabaliya Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazil Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mohamed Mazhar Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hassan Assem Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Morasleen Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahmed Heshmat Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent in Zamalek district is higher than that in New Cairo, Heliopolis and Nasr City as it is the oldest and wealthiest district in the heart of Cairo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/en\/rent\/cairo\/properties-for-rent-zamalek.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properties for rent in Zamalek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts from 7000 LE Monthly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.eg\/en\/buy\/cairo\/properties-for-sale-zamalek.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properties for sale in Zamalek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts from 1.5 Million LE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your home in Cairo by checking out the different properties available for sale and rent in Zamalek on Property Finder.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<b>We have a Problem with JSON here:<\/b><br>Either we got no JSON from the API. 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