E g y p t i a n   R e s t u r a n t s

and of course for the hotel to make the most of their likely income. Such restaurants are often also open to non-residents.

» Restaurants range from unpretentious lunching or dining places catering to people working nearby, with simple food served in simple settings at low prices, to expensive establishments serving refined food and wines in a formal setting. In the former case, clients are not expected to wear formal attire. In the latter case, clients generally wear formal clothing, though this varies between cultures. The restaurants are somehow the modern version of an Egyptian mystery.

They look very oriental, a place for modern people, who occasionally love to go out to a magically traditional, but hip restaurant. The music crosses the borders, from Arabic Pop to soft Hip-hop, classical songs, to even Italian operetta sound – and the whole distance back, detours inclusive. The usual suspects, young urban, middle and upper class Egyptians, some foreign expatriates, businessmen and elegant old ladies support the restaurants.