Things to do in Maadi....!

PurplePlumb · #1 (**permalink**) 16th July 2008, 06:19 AM

Hi,I am at work all day 6 days a week, my wife is at home and our son is at School during the days.We are a British family and moved here in April, my wife finds it hard to go out and meet people as she can't speak Arabic.* Is there any nice clubs she can join during the day to meet new people.Also my son is 7 years old and we are not sure of any local clubs for him.* Does anyone know of any fun clubs/parks/football clubs etc that we can join for him....* At present he goes to School and comes home and that is his only entertainment for him.* Any ideas to help us out...???

Jacky · #2 (**permalink**) 17th July 2008, 06:15 PM

Hi! I used to live in Cairo and am moving back next week. There are British clubs in Mohandiseen and in Heliopoilis which are a little like family pubs, but with gardens and entertainment too. Check out the BCA clubs by doing a google search and you will find their site and address. They also arrange days away to the beach areas occasionally. It's a start. In Heliopolis there are lots of malls and with cinemas/bowling/ice skating places too.

There is plenty to do, just keep asking. The BCA club members will get you settled in no time!

PurplePlumb · #3 (**permalink**) 18th July 2008, 02:36 PM

Dear Jacky.

Thank you for the BCA Club, I have just found the website.

I hope you're move goes smothly for you next week.

Jacky · #4 (**permalink**) 18th July 2008, 04:04 PM

Hi again!

I just remembered that there is also Maadi Digla club which has all sorts of sports going on. Again do a google search to find out more. I think there is a membership fee to join, but maybe you could find out if you can pay a day fee if you only want to use it occasionally.

Another thing to try is to ask the school about things in the area. They often are very helpful as they have to find out for their teachers who they employ from the UK.

Hope you find something soon.

Jacky

kariem1510 · #5 (**permalink**) 20th July 2008, 06:27 PM

Actually there are lots of things to do in heliopolis and Maadi too,
In heliopolis, you could go to City Stars ( the biggest and hippiest mall in Cairo)
you could also go to helipolis Club or the Shams Club, there is also lots of hotels like the meridian, AL Salam hotel
In maadi, There is a whole community of Cafe and Resturants in Degla
and you most definitly have to go to Zamalek, one of the nicest neighbourhoods in cairo, whenever you're there, you should pay the coffee bean and Tea Leaf there a Visit.hanging out there is really relaxing.

kariem1510 · #6 (**permalink**) 20th July 2008, 06:28 PM

Wish you a very pleasant time in cairo