Moving in August... advice needed

[koko661]

Hi, living in whether 6th October or new Cairo will be enjoyable .you can get every thing you need from malls round there .you just need to go to town center when you want to go round for walking or have a look on shopwindows exetra. Transportations are available .Any way any thing you need whether tips or suggestions I will be ready . As westerner you would better to learn local Arabic to be easy for you to deal with pepole in Egypt to make you safe from bad pepole .this is my advice I wish you good luck .

[Newgirl]

Thank you all for the help and advice

[eynas]

Originally Posted by Newgirl

Hi.. I'm moving to Cairo in August with my new job. Not sure where I will be located yet, either 6th October or New Cairo.. I'm trying to lear Arabic but don't know much yet... was wonering how easy it will be getting around cairo on metro/bus/taxi with virtually no Arabic... also on shops where in these areas is it best to buy food and how to get there.

I was lso wondering how easy it is to fin good hair dye and doedrants... also i'm tall for a girl so long womens trousers and skirts????

Thanks for all your help!!! (also if there is anyone who would be willing to meet up for a coffee/shopping/cinema when i arrive tht would be great!)

Life is easier getting around in Cairo with some pigeon Arabic. Get your hands on a Maadi Messenger (you can get a free copy from most shops in the Maadi district or call for assistance +20 12 3919833) they advertise loads of crash course arabic tutors.

There's tons of small and large groceries. If you stay in either of those districts there's a Carrfour supermarket in both districts and additionally you have Hyper One in 6th October.

I'm also tall and suffer from finding long clothing. Recently there are UK shops open in Heliopolis' City Stars Mall where you can find longer cuts, but dont rely on finding much, especially if you're not very slim. I suggest you bring most of your own pants and jeans especially.

Enjoy.

[Annie Hany]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

Taxi is the easiest form of transport.
No need to bring cosmetics toiletries etc as you can buy them all here
Hair dye is a hit and miss, you have to shop around for them and they can be available one day and then not seen again for months, however on the plus side getting your hair done here in Cairo is very cheap, I get highlights 2 colours, pedicure, manicure eyebrow shape plus tea and usually something to eat for the pricely sum of apporx £35 stirling
I dont know any specialist long tall sally shops... sorry but you can get clothes made pretty cheaply.

i will give you my number so that you can call me when you arrive and i can help you with all this stuff

0198550352

annie

[0livetree]

Hi Newgirl,

I'll be moving to Cairo soon as well. I think I'll be down there by mid september or by the end of september. I'm originally egyptian and have visited egypt numerous times but I have never lived in egypt. So i'm also looking to make some new friends when i arrive. E-mail me your contact info and hopefully we can meet up when i get to cairo. My e-mail is sher . ibrahim @ gmail . com

[ossod1234]

i live in 6th october, i can help u learning arabic both ammia and fosha, we can meet up and hang out,, u have a guide now,
good luck,
u can contact me ossod1234(at)yahoo(dot)com

[MaidenScotland]

Don't meet up with any egyptian men on here offering to teach you arabic, find a car. show you around. Once you are here you will find an arabic teacher. Michel Thomas does a great course on c.ds, it will give you a basic start.

[afropietjes]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

Don't meet up with any egyptian men on here offering to teach you arabic, find a car. show you around. Once you are here you will find an arabic teacher. Michel Thomas does a great course on c.ds, it will give you a basic start.

Thanks for the warning. I've just arrived, and really see the need in learning Arabic soon. Regards

[michele]

Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Egypt in the near future to set up a hostel and travel agency. I have lots of questions, although not getting much help from the egyptian consulate in Cairo or in Australia!!
Can anyone help with foreign ownership laws in Egypt, even though i will rent the building in the beginning, what sort of visa i require, taxation laws for foreigeners, registration of a business, leases and general business information, and if there is a realestate agent out there in Luxor or Aswan with rental properties on their books!! I'm finding it difficult to find commercial buildings with rooms to rent. Also, are there any auction houses where you can buy all sorts of things at a resonable price?

As you can see, I'm trying to do my homework, but finding it difficult to get a response from government departments.

Any info would be very much appreciated....

Thanks

Michele

[Helen Ellis]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

Don't meet up with any egyptian men on here offering to teach you arabic, find a car. show you around. Once you are here you will find an arabic teacher. Michel Thomas does a great course on c.ds, it will give you a basic start.

I agree, Michele Thomas is the easiest way to learn basic Arabic, (or any other language) worth every penny, and I paid full price!!!! Learn to read numbers too, very useful.