This district on the island of Gezira is calmer, greener and more pleasant than the rest of Cairo. It's a great area to wander and explore; lots of the embassies are in Zamalek, and it's got a good mix of worldly Egyptians and expat foreigners. There are big parks, pleasant avenues, lots of cafes.

Right on 26th of July street (the main arterial avenue) there are lots of bars, restaurants and cafes, so give it a wander and select things if you like the look of them.

The Cairo opera house, which is meant to have good performances, is further south on the island of Gezira.

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More than 70 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the old city. It officially opened in March 2005 after 20 years of planning and construction under the auspices of the Aga Khan Trust.

Salah Salem Street; Tel: 02 510 3868, 02 510 7378; For more about the creation of the park see: www.cairomagazine.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=743&format=html

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