Living in Egypt
Nov 15th 2009, 11:11 pm
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Living in Egypt
Hello, DH has just arrived in Cairo to start work on a new job. He needs to find somewhere to live (hotel paid for first week only) and I have promised to find out what I can - it has all happened very, very quickly! Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find some useful information on accommodation etc in Cairo? TIA
Nov 16th 2009, 3:10 am
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Re: Living in Egypt
Hello, DH has just arrived in Cairo to start work on a new job. He needs to find somewhere to live (hotel paid for first week only) and I have promised to find out what I can - it has all happened very, very quickly! Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find some useful information on accommodation etc in Cairo? TIA
Nov 16th 2009, 11:07 am
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Re: Living in Egypt
I think you're it for Egypt on here.
I remember another question like this a long time ago and no one answered.
I remember another question like this a long time ago and no one answered.
Nov 16th 2009, 2:01 pm
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Re: Living in Egypt
Hello, DH has just arrived in Cairo to start work on a new job. He needs to find somewhere to live (hotel paid for first week only) and I have promised to find out what I can - it has all happened very, very quickly! Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find some useful information on accommodation etc in Cairo? TIA
Taxis are cheap (and tatty and dangerous) and cars are expensive and traffic is absolutely MENTAL!! even worse than saudi.
Probably the most popular expat area is Maadi. I would suggest there.
If you need any more info I can find some things out if you like, and you can give a better idea of what kind of thing you want (is it just you and husband or do you have kids?)
Nov 16th 2009, 7:41 pm
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Re: Living in Egypt
Hello, just DH on his own for now. He is working in City Stars and wants to find an inexpensive apartment nearby. I may join him with the kids next year. Have asked around on another forum and Al-Rehab was recommended. Do you know it?
Nov 17th 2009, 6:54 am
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If he is working in Citystars, he should also consider looking around heliopolis. Not as big an expat community as in Maadi though, but will be handy for CityStars. Maadi is much nicer, but a 20 or 30 minute commute (on a good day) an often dangerous beltway. If you want to be in town go for Zamalek, although again, you will have a 30 minute commute on a congested route.
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Nov 17th 2009, 7:50 pm
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If he is working in Citystars, he should also consider looking around heliopolis. Not as big an expat community as in Maadi though, but will be handy for CityStars. Maadi is much nicer, but a 20 or 30 minute commute (on a good day) an often dangerous beltway. If you want to be in town go for Zamalek, although again, you will have a 30 minute commute on a congested route.
BTW What is Cairo like for finding school places?
Nov 18th 2009, 2:43 am
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Hello, he is taking on a flat that is being vacated so okay for now. I have until next September to find a school - assuming we decide to join him. Will look at Al-Rehab and Heliopolis, but hope to visit him after Xmas and will get a much better idea of where places are.
BTW What is Cairo like for finding school places?
BTW What is Cairo like for finding school places?
Nov 18th 2009, 2:47 am
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Re: Living in Egypt
What a lucky 'flowergirl' you are................
Since Egypt isn't under any circumstances a "Middle Eastern" country, you might have expected to draw a blank here - but you've actually had some informative and encouraging answers.
It's your lucky day/week.
Since Egypt isn't under any circumstances a "Middle Eastern" country, you might have expected to draw a blank here - but you've actually had some informative and encouraging answers.
It's your lucky day/week.
Nov 18th 2009, 2:56 am
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True, Egypt is geographically Africa (except the Siani of course) and culturally Arab. As there is no "Africa" Forum (surprised as it is a very big area and expats are all over), I suppose it was the only place for flower girl to post ....
Nov 18th 2009, 11:29 am
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Re: Living in Egypt
Anyway, thank you for your help. DH is sorted out now - he will be taking on the apartment of a colleague who is leaving. Hasn't told me where it is yet... so I'm just looking at schools now, but we're a way off having to make any decision.
Nov 18th 2009, 11:49 am
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Re: Living in Egypt
Yes, I did try posting in the 'Africa' forum but had no response. It seems to cover mostly SA. Did see a couple of postings about Egypt on here before and know there are Egyptians working in the ME/expats in the ME who have worked/lived in Egypt before, so fairly well linked.
Anyway, thank you for your help. DH is sorted out now - he will be taking on the apartment of a colleague who is leaving. Hasn't told me where it is yet... so I'm just looking at schools now, but we're a way off having to make any decision.
Anyway, thank you for your help. DH is sorted out now - he will be taking on the apartment of a colleague who is leaving. Hasn't told me where it is yet... so I'm just looking at schools now, but we're a way off having to make any decision.
Nov 18th 2009, 12:07 pm
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Re: Living in Egypt
Hello, he is taking on a flat that is being vacated so okay for now. I have until next September to find a school - assuming we decide to join him. Will look at Al-Rehab and Heliopolis, but hope to visit him after Xmas and will get a much better idea of where places are.
BTW What is Cairo like for finding school places?
BTW What is Cairo like for finding school places?
Nov 18th 2009, 3:24 pm
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Re: Living in Egypt
Egypt is part of the MENA.
It's a Magreb country.
Culturally it is lumped in with the rest of the Middle East.
It's a Magreb country.
Culturally it is lumped in with the rest of the Middle East.
Nov 18th 2009, 3:34 pm
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What next? "Culturally", Australia is part of England.................?
Geographically, the Middle East ends on the west coast of Saudi/Yemen. Egypt is an African country.