Moving in August... advice needed

[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!)

[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.

[oversamlove]

hi newgirl
1st both of 6th October & New cairo i quite far from Cairo i wondering why u will live that far any way , sure you have a reason ,
about how easy your will get around cairo , yeah its easy but tired in da sametime , by microbus u will get around cairo , & i think also there is a bus line serving this area , but it will not be convenient & its hardly to get a taxi & i think the taxi will cost around 20 , 25 EGP & the microbus around 2 EGP .

and about the arabic , its easy to say the places you want to go , u just have to pronouns them right , & it will be easy if you work on it , (i can help if would like)

anyway & about makets , there is some famous makets near by 6th October & New cairo like Carfour & Hyper1 , & if you are near by cairo , there is alot of markets (like metro , alfa , ...... ) & there also old makets in many places (that if you like to get your stuff fresh meat , Vegetables and fruits),
note the fresh stuff is cheaper & more healthy than you get it from famous markets .
& sure also ill be glad to show you , when u come , & also any body would love to know that ,
& about the womens trousers and skirts , you will find in midtoun alot of shops & don't worry , u will find any size u want easy , just u have to search .
& about the hair & body care u also will find nice & exp. places i can show u what my sisters go to , but thats if you are near by , but if you live somewhere in 6th October & New cairo , i also know alot of female friends there , i can ask them for you , when you know exc. where u will located .
if you want more inf. or help , just ask , you are very wellcome
goodluck

Sam J.

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!)

[Newgirl]

Thank you so much for your advice and help, I will be working in either one of those areas, the accommodation will be provided there unfortunately

[oversamlove]

you are wellcome anytime
anything u would like to know inf. about it , just ask

Originally Posted by Newgirl

Thank you so much for your advice and help, I will be working in either one of those areas, the accommodation will be provided there unfortunately

[salwa]

[QUOTE=Newgirl;148009]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????

Hi New girl:
It better to take a taxi or metro to get around, don't eat from local food or restaurants ,choose food courts in malls, or fine restaurant.

for clothing ,you will find every thing in malls ,and the down town street like, Soliman basha street, Kasr El nile St.
you can contact me for any thing

[New Gal]

Hey you, I'm moving to Hurghada on 8th Jan, just about sorted as been planning for ages so thats my first piece fo advice, plan, plan, plan! The Internet is amazing for just about everything you can think of.

I'm tall too and so suggest that you take as much as possible with you in terms of clothing and build your collection up on your visits back to the UK.

Waxing etc is much cheaper out there than in the UK so don't worry about that and so are taxis. They are quite safe too.

Regarding hair dye, I would be very careful and try and bring your own or go to a pro when you are there.

You don't need to worry about deodrants or anything like that, its readily available.

If you need anything more or just want a chat, (I know how stressful this can all be) PM me and we can swap contact details and/or tips.

Best of luck with your move, try not to stress too much,
Nasiya x

[afropietjes]

Hello New Girl,
I will be moving to Cairo, New Cairo, in August as well. Hope we can meet up, and explore the city together. Unfortunately I won't be of any help with the Arabic pr showing you around.

[abuyounus]

I just dyed a friends hair yesterday with L'ore'al and its exactly the same as you would get in the UK so wouldnt worry too much about that.

You are welcome to contact me as well if you want - i've been here for some years now and know my way around

[CairoPT]

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!)

Hi there, I'm moving to Cairo on the 1st July working as a private trainer. I'm about as English as it gets in that i don't tan and speak two languages 1) English and 2) English but slightly louder than option 1!

I'll be living in Maadi, wherever that is, been so busy tying things up here in the UK that haven't had chance to find out much about where I will be but would appreciate any help/advice/contacts and would be great to meet people as won't have any work colleagues as such to socialise with.....

THanks

Graeme