Cairo 2003

This guide is intended to be a key to deciphering the complexities of living, working and enjoying life in one ofthe world's most complex mega-cities. It aims to fill a vital niche for expatriates and Cairenes alike who need a helping hand to organize - and enjoy - the challenges of a sojourn in Cairo. The basics of daily life - finding a flat, transporting personal goods, investigating school options for children, navigating Egypt's famous bureaucracy and the intricacies of feeding and clothing oneself and one's family from the local market -are all detailed here. Advice gathered from a wide range of Cairo insiders, both native and foreign, offers the reader a cornucopia of current facts on prices,neighbourhoods, product availability, work and business opportunities, and the range of cultural and leisure pursuits that Cairo is famous for. The book contains an A-Z directory of goods, services and interests subdivided by neighbourhood; a section on Cairene Arabic; and details on shopping and sightseeing from a residents' perspective.