Things to Do in El-Gamaleya, Cairo

El-Gamaleya in Cairo is home to Khan el-Khalili, a large souk bazaar selling souvenirs, crafts, jewelry, clothing, and spices. Nearby there are jewelry stores, barbecue restaurants, and tea houses like El Baz Jewelry and Hedeya Jewellery.

  • Khan el-KhaliliBazaar
  • Brunch & Cake Lake ViewBrunch
  • DuchessBreakfast

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El-Gamaleya in Cairo

Top things to do in El-Gamaleya

  • Khan el-Khalili

    Khan el-Khalili

    4.4 · 74.8k
    Bazaar

    Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices.

    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • Al-Hakim Mosque

    Al-Hakim Mosque

    4.7 · 11.9k
    Famous Mosque

    Landmark 10th-century mosque with a grand entrance, large inner courtyard with arcades & 2 minarets.

    Every day
    12 PM – 10 PM

Where to eat & drink in El-Gamaleya

  • Brunch & Cake Lake View

    Brunch & Cake Lake View

    4.7 · 5.9k
    Brunch· E£400–1,600

    An award-winning, all-day dining destination known for its iconic locations, stunning interiors, wholesome dishes, and generous portions.

    Mon–Wed
    9 AM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    9 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 12 AM
  • Duchess

    Duchess

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Breakfast· E£400–1,000

    A European cuisine diner in a busy city, known for serving breakfast and brunch all day and offering an opulent dining experience.

  • Mamai Restaurant

    Mamai Restaurant

    4.6 · 2.5k
    Barbecue
    Every day
    9 AM – 2 AM
  • EUGÉNIE CAFE

    EUGÉNIE CAFE

    4.8 · 281
    Café & Bakery· E£1–200
    Every day
    7 AM – 2 AM
  • CAF Cafe - 5A

    CAF Cafe - 5A

    4.4 · 1.2k
    Tea House

    A cafe offering a variety of specialty coffees, hot and cold beverages, blends, teas, bakeries, desserts, and sandwiches.

    Mon–Wed
    7 AM – 1 AM
    Thu–Fri
    7 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    7 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    7 AM – 1 AM
  • Zeeyara Restaurant

    Zeeyara Restaurant

    4.5 · 729
    Restaurant· E£400–1,400
    Every day
    7 AM – 1 AM

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Map of El-Gamaleya with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Khan el-Khalili
  2. 2Brunch & Cake Lake View
  3. 3Duchess
  4. 4Al-Hakim Mosque
  5. 5Mamai Restaurant
  6. 6EUGÉNIE CAFE
  7. 7CAF Cafe - 5A
  8. 8Zeeyara Restaurant

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