RobJenks

I have been offered a position in Cairo and wondered if any members have had any good/bad experiences in this city.

mart360

City?

look up Cairo its like a third world!!!!!

its massive, the M25 is like there ring road!!!, there are some stunning sights to see, Pyramids at Giza. The city of the dead! The mausoleum,etc.

its very hot and very busy....if you are ready for a culture shock, then go for it.

when we were going back to the airport, we went over an overpass, Ive never been on one so high

look out for the renault 19 taxis

Mart

David Lock

I spent a couple of weeks there on business some years ago. I suppose the traffic and driving stye is the first thing that strikes you! Just don't leave your elbow out of the window or you'll lose it. I thought is was absolutely fascinating place. I stayed in a fantastic old hotel like a palace - it just wouldn't exist in UK because it would all get vandalised. And, of course, there is a lot to take in as a tourist. I was told to avoid the hot season as it is REALLY hot and stinks because of the dodgy sewerage system. Work stops after lunch for a zizz and starts again about 4.
I guess if I had a long term assignment I would want to ensure accommodation was decent ex-pat standard and you had a car and driver - at least to start with. Not sure about attitude to Brits now following Iraq. Food was great, women were ugly dl

DaveMiddleton

I do a lot of business in Cairo and it is very fascinating.
It is easily liveable for an expst ( I have 2 guys there now). Most expats try to live in Maadi area. Get a driver as I would hate to drive there myself.
Everything is available in shops and it is relatively safe as very high security at all places frequented by westerners.