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The Italian architect behind Milan's celebrated Bosco Verticale is now bringing his greenery-clad vision to Egypt's New Administrative Capital, building three structures that promise to transform the architectural essence of the region.
Tall, urbane and crowned with a tarboush, the man Michael Karam calls 'The Lawyer' was irresistible. The encounter unfolds in a poorly lit Cairo antique shop, stuffed with deco furniture rescued from grand period houses.
To walk along the Nile by Tahrir Square is to tread the heart of Egypt's revolution, where protests still draw thousands. Built by Khedive Ismail Pasha, these streets carry history in every stone.
Too often the opportunity to enjoy art is restricted to those in positions of privilege. However, in the heart of Cairo’s industrial area you’ll find a place called Townhouse Gallery, an independent, community-based art gallery founded by Canadian William Wells. Since 1998, the local mecha
Writer: Ceem Haidar Town assembling Orascom Hotels and Developments’ (OHD) foundational project, El Gouna, was the world’s first entirely privately-created town. Setting the way for countless more models of this kind, El Gouna is a remarkable development that fully deserves to be the winne
For relatives that firmly believe in the family compound, this latest development in Ain Al Sokhna, is a perfect beachfront getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Ceem Haidar gets to grips with the singular connection this family has with its homes.
For centuries as Egypt’s second largest city, Alexandria mirrored the region’s progress, free-thought and cosmopolitan endeavours. With renewed interest in its tourism potential – most significantly the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel – Warren Singh-Bartlett discovers that the Mediterran
Sameh El-Shahat, founder and designer of Tavola Rasa furniture has set himself an ambitious goal; to create tomorrow’s vintage furniture today. With his beautifully crafted individual pieces and his demi-couture range now on sale in Harrods and other outlets, he’s more than halfway there,
A popular destination for lovers of ancient Egypt, Luxor can seem a little like a tourist trap. But as Warren Singh-Bartlett discovers, there’s one hotel in the Valley of the Kings, which gives you solace, peace and a touch of history.
A nine-hour drive into the desert from Cairo, and deep within the Berber village of Siwa is located the Adrere Amellal hotel. A secret getaway for nature-lovers and the jet-set alike, its untouched beauty allows you to surrender to the peacefulness of the moment. As the vast carpet of d…