Cairo/Ma'adi



Ma'adi a suburban district of Cairo, to the south of the city center on the eastern bank of the Nile, consists of two distinct areas, Old Ma'adi and New Ma'adi. Ma'adi was established in 1904, when a railway was built through the area, connecting Cairo and Helwan to the south. The New Ma'adi and extension grew outwards and includes the area of Digla.

By metro
Ma'adi is easily accessible by subway with three stations on Metro line 1;



By ferry
Scheduled boat service is available from many points along the Nile via via Nile Taxi, there are departures every 30 minutes during the morning and afternoon rush. As the name implies, it's also possible to use it as a taxi service. Boats arrive at a dock next to.

By car
If travelling by car, Ma'adi is quite easily accessed via the Ring road.

See
Not many sights out here, you'll need to take the metro for central Cairo sights and the Pyramids.



Buy
Most locals shop at the Ma'adi Mall, home to shops, restaurants and a movie theatre. There are many small shops on Rd. 9, featuring jewellery, clothing, electronics, etc. A local farmer's market exists behind the Ma'adi metro station, adjacent to Rd. 9.



Eat
Road No. 9 provides a host of restaurants and the gamut of American fast food franchises.