Cairo governorate
🏙️ New Administrative Capital
Egypt's new government city east of Cairo, with Africa's tallest tower and huge new landmarks.
📍 Districts & areas
Central Business District
The Iconic Tower and a skyline of new skyscrapers.
The Iconic Tower and a skyline of new skyscrapers.
Green River Park
A long central park planned along the city's spine.
A long central park planned along the city's spine.
Mosque & cathedral area
The Masjid Misr mosque and the Cathedral of the Nativity, among the largest in the region.
The Masjid Misr mosque and the Cathedral of the Nativity, among the largest in the region.
🏛️ Places to visit
🍽️ What & where to eat
- Cafés and chains in the new commercial areas; options are still growing, so check before a long visit
🛍️ What to buy
- Not a shopping destination yet; shop in New Cairo on the way
🏬 Where to shop
- New Cairo malls on the drive in