Cairo Shopping

 
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Khan el Khalili

Khan el Khalili, Cairo

 72 Reviews  It is the place to buy typically oriental souvenirs and handmade crafts. Atmospheres of this traditional market with the labyrinth layout of the streets gives visitors o lot of pleasure and impression... 

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Supermarkets

Supermarkets, Cairo

 15 Reviews  There are two main supermarkets, or "Markets" as they're called in Cairo. In my area of Zamalek, I visit the two main suppliers of Metro and Alpha. These are typical supermarkets with aisles and many... 

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khan el khalili down to Maidan Tahrir.: Perfumes

khan el khalili down to Maidan Tahrir.: Perfumes, Cairo

 TheLongTone Says:  Or should this be under 'tourist traps?'Joint number 1 in the Tourist Thing to Buy with papyrii are perfumes. No alcohol, my essences are 100%, I promise you as... 

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Attaba Market: Real Egyptian Market

Attaba Market: Real Egyptian Market, Cairo

 June.b Says:  The Attaba Market is a place to see if you're looking for a real Egyptian market where the regular locals are shopping. It's not that Khan El KHalili type of... 

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Attaba Book Stalls: Books Haven - ancient, old, new, classics, books!

Attaba Book Stalls: Books Haven - ancient, old, new, classics, books!, Cairo

 June.b Says:  I wanted to put this one on the Things To Do list as it could be, but it's more of a shopping palce, so here it is...I just stumble upon this place when one day... 

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Platinum Mall, Tawheed and Nour and other shops: Shihab Street, Mohandaseen

Platinum Mall, Tawheed and Nour and other shops: Shihab Street, Mohandaseen, Cairo

 uglyscot Says:  There are a number of shops selling women's clothes. The styles might not suit the western taste, but there are a variety of shops to choose from. Windows may... 

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3 Raids Papyrus Institute: Buying Papyrus Paintings. II

3 Raids Papyrus Institute: Buying Papyrus Paintings. II, Cairo

 goutammitra Says:  A funny thing happened in the shop. One of the lady sales woman in read head scarf ( see picture) asked me directly and clearly , " How many wives I have"? I... 

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3 Raids Papyrus Institute: Buying Papyrus Paintings.

3 Raids Papyrus Institute: Buying Papyrus Paintings., Cairo

 goutammitra Says:  In all guided tour they take you a place where you can buy the local artifact. This tour was also no exception, we were taken to the Papyrus institute after our... 

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3 Raids Papyrus Institute: Buying Papyrus Paintings.

3 Raids Papyrus Institute: Buying Papyrus Paintings., Cairo

 goutammitra Says:  In all guided tour they take you a place where you can buy the local artifact. This tour was also no exception, we were taken to the Papyrus institute after our... 

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Tax free shops: Tax free shopping within 48 hours

Tax free shops: Tax free shopping within 48 hours, Cairo

 dutchboycalledjan Says:  When I visited Egypt my guide did appreciate - even asked - to buy him a bottle of (tax free) whiskey in one of the special stores in Egypt (also in Cairo) were... 

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Talaat Harb

Talaat Harb, Cairo

 TheLongTone Says:  Talaat Harb is one of the principal shopping streets of downtown Cairo. Lots of clothes and shoe shops. As such it is for Cairenes rather than tourists except... 

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Aegyptus Papyrus: Where to buy genuine papyrus

Aegyptus Papyrus: Where to buy genuine papyrus, Cairo

 clueless83 Says:  So you want to buy some papyrus art as a souvenir? Our guide recommended Aegyptus Papyrus.Inside, we were given a demonstration as to how papyrus is made and... 

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City Stars: How to get to City Stars

City Stars: How to get to City Stars, Cairo

 WonderingTourist Says:  For the travelers, it's hard to find a direct transportation to shopping malls in Cairo. Here is the tip of how to get to City Stars and the average cost.Take... 

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Bazaars and Archeological Sites: Souvenirs

Bazaars and Archeological Sites: Souvenirs, Cairo

 Dyesebel Says:  Most of the souvenirs can be bought where the main attraction sites are.But to get a good price,Bazaars are the right place to go.But you will have headache,coz... 

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City Stars Mall: Shop to you drop!

City Stars Mall: Shop to you drop!, Cairo

 zanzooni Says:  It's not a shop, it's the largest mall in Cairo and very upscale. It has everything! And I do mean everything! Virgin Atlantic, restaurants from the US-Chili's,... 

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Al Diwan Bookshop: Books books and more books

Al Diwan Bookshop: Books books and more books, Cairo

 Delia_Madalina Says:  Situated on the famous 26th of July Street, Al Diwan is the bookshop everybody directs you to if you're looking for books in either English or French.It's also... 

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Oriental Weavers: Carpets

Oriental Weavers: Carpets, Cairo

 TTRefuge Says:  Fixed price carpet shops. If you are thinking of buying a carpet or two then you can go to many of the local shops. But do you know what price you should... 

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Golden Eagle Papyrus: Special Papyrus for Special Price

Golden Eagle Papyrus: Special Papyrus for Special Price, Cairo

 freddie18 Says:  On our way to Sakkara sightseeing, our tour guide asked us if we want to have a look at a factory of papyrus. We dropped by and greeted by an assigned... 

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International Papyrus Centre: Authentic Papyrus

International Papyrus Centre: Authentic Papyrus, Cairo

 chizz Says:  Part of our tour was to visit this papyrus shop where we were assured that the stuff sold is the genuine article, as opposed to the papyrus they sell in the... 

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Street Markets: Street food 1

Street Markets: Street food 1, Cairo

 illumina Says:  At the top of Talaat Harb, just before Midan Orabi (and on the left!), we discovered a little street market selling lots of fruit and veg, flat bread, and the... 

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various in Coptic Cairo: Coptic arts and crafts

various in Coptic Cairo: Coptic arts and crafts, Cairo

 uglyscot Says:  When in Coptic Cairo there are many shops selling the typical crafts of these people. Common are decorated metal lanterns, lamps in various shapes and sizes,... 

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El Agaty: Silver company

El Agaty: Silver company, Cairo

 marimar_72 Says:  I have been to this shop this year(2006),it has a large variety of many silver items,whether it`s silver jewelry,silver frames,key chains..so many things to... 

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buying pairus in Egypt

buying pairus in Egypt, Cairo

 bobbymg Says:  G" day there well if you want a nice souvenir for back home you can goto Khan ElKhalili its just in the centre in an area call Attabba.i bought some papyrus... 

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Um el Nour - Silver: Silver gifts - all kind of silver jewelry

Um el Nour - Silver: Silver gifts - all kind of silver jewelry, Cairo

 Heidelinde Says:  The shop is small but well sorted. The owner speaks German very well. Here you can buy modern or traditional silver jewelry like bracelets, chains, rings,... 

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Um el Nour - Silver: Silver gifts - all kind of silver jewelry

Um el Nour - Silver: Silver gifts - all kind of silver jewelry, Cairo

 Heidelinde Says:  The shop is small but well sorted. The owner speaks German very well. Here you can buy modern or traditional silver jewelry like bracelets, chains, rings,... 

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