Cairo: The Practical Guide - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 977416203X ISBN 13: 9789774162039

Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press, 2008

Synopsis

The guide described by "The New York Times" as "indispensable," revised and updated for 2008, fills a vital niche for expatriates and Cairenes alike who need a helping hand to organize - and enjoy - the challenges of a sojourn in Cairo. The basics of daily life - finding a flat, transporting personal goods, investigating school options for children, navigating Egypt's famous bureaucracy, and the intricacies of feeding and clothing oneself and one's family from the local market - are all detailed here. Advice gathered from a wide range of Cairo insiders, both native and foreign, gives the reader a cornucopia of current facts on prices, neighborhoods, product availability, work and business opportunities, and the dizzying range of cultural and leisure pursuits that Cairo is famous for.The format of this edition addresses the needs of independently minded tourists, as well as residents, by the inclusion of: an A-to-Z directory of goods, services, and interests subdivided by neighborhood; a language section on the basics of Cairene Arabic; and details on shopping and sightseeing from a resident's perspective. "Cairo: The Practical Guide", now in its sixteenth edition, is the key to deciphering the complexities of living, working, and enjoying life in one of the world's most exciting and dauntingly complex mega-cities.

About this title

About the Author

CLAIRE FRANCY is a social psychologist and communications consultant. LESLEY LABABIDI is the author of Cairo: The Family Guide (third edition, AUC Press, 2006), Silent No More: Special Needs People in Egypt (AUC Press, 2002), and Cairo's Street Stories: Exploring the City's Statues, Squares, Bridges, Gardens, and Sidewalk Cafes (AUC Press, 2008).

Edition details

• Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 977416203X
• ISBN 13: 9789774162039
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Lababidi Lesley Kitchen