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Wust El-Balad

Neighborhood·CairoMentioned by National Geographic
“Wust El-Balad is an Egyptian soft rock band, founded in Cairo in 1999. The band released four albums, the self-titled Wust El-Balad in 2007, Rubabekya in 2011, Karakib in 2014, and Bantalony El Jeans in 2018.”
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National GeographicSep 27

Where and What to Eat on the Streets of Cairo

A walking tour of the capital offers a delicious window into Egypt’s past and present, with cardamom-infused coffee and sweets laced with rosewater.

timeworn belle époque quarter with Parisian feel

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  • BoraiRestauranthole-in-the-wall kitchen serving taamiya sandwiches
  • Bellies En-RoutePlacefemale-founded company offering street food tours
  • Wust El-BaladNeighborhoodtimeworn belle époque quarter with Parisian feel
  • Fish & ChipsRestaurantserves molokhia, queen of Egyptian food
  • Wardet El YamanRestauranttiny corner cafe brewing Arabic coffee since 1925
  • Tawfikia SquareNeighborhoodpedestrianised quarter lined with cafes
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More neighborhoods in CairoEl-Moez StGamaleyaKhayamiya StTawfikia SquareIslamic CairoKhan el-Khalili
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