The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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With its captivating essence of tree-filled streets and diverse restaurants, Maadi serves as an excellent area for indoor and outdoor activities. Whether you want to cosy up drinking hot chocolate, take a painting class, or feel like just taking a long walk in nature, Maadi has it. To recommend some things you might want to try this winter, here are some suggestions for food and fun.

Spend Your Morning at KMT House

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A villa with an enchanting garden and plenty of cats, KMT House is the place to have a lovely morning in Maadi. KMT is a super-comprehensive green space where you can eat, drink coffee, work, take a wellness workshop, learn a craft, attend a party, or even book the space to celebrate a special occasion.

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The spot is highly recommended for starting your day in Maadi. Spending a few hours surrounded by mesmerising natural greenery and fluffy cats will definitely boost your mental health. You can begin by taking a yoga class or a pottery workshop. You can follow it with one of their super nourishing breakfasts or a fantastic cup of your favourite cup, provided by KMT with the friendliest service and moderate prices.

Have Fun Playing with Friends at the Puzzle Station

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Unwind for the afternoon and do something fun with your friends at Puzzle Station, only a 20-minute walk from KMT. Puzzle Station is a puzzle cafe located on Street 199 in Maadi. The place provides all kinds of puzzles and board games for all ages. For around EGP 50, you can spend three hours solving a puzzle together or water-colouring by number. Puzzle Station is a great chance to take your mind off stress and have fun.

Pizza for Dinner at Vittorio’s

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When hunger strikes after Puzzle Station, you’ll be surrounded by numerous excellent restaurants to choose from and treat your taste buds to a delicious meal. Still, a recommendation would be to take a 10-minute walk to enjoy a heavenly Italian pizza from Vittorio’s in Degla Maadi.

Vittorio’s is an Italian restaurant serving authentic pizza, pasta, and various other dishes. The restaurant has a really cosy indoor atmosphere where you can enjoy a quality evening of eating generous portions of pizza, pasta, or the plate of your choosing. Besides its reasonable prices, the restaurant constantly posts offers on its Instagram page that you should check out.

Hot Chocolate or Dessert at Genco

Seven minutes away from Vittorio’s, end your Maadi day with a sweet treat from Genco. Genco is a speciality coffee shop in Degla Maadi that serves quality coffee alongside a variety of hot and cold beverages, fresh bakeries, and desserts. The place has a lovely indoor and outdoor atmosphere, which is a great way to end your day by enjoying the nice weather and fresh air. Genco is also pet friendly, so bring your own or have fun petting cute cats hanging out there.