Maadi

Al Maadi is a genteel neighborhood known for its quiet, leafy streets and hip dining scene. Stylish European and Egyptian restaurants line Road 9, along with cafes specializing in organic and vegetarian fare. Relaxed drinking spots popular with an expat crowd offer cocktails, live music, and bar games. The Corniche promenade traces the Nile River, which can be cruised by felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat.