A wave of cool new boutiques and pop-up stores are opening up all over the city, luring us in with their unique charm, singular experiences, creative spaces and exclusive products. From designer bargains to one-of-a kind finds, here's our round-up of the hottest boutiques to have on your radar. Happy shopping!
1. ORO
Excelling with the casual-chic and the funky, this one's not for the faint of heart, but it's definitely for those who want to have tons of fun.
Highlight: The sweet and sexy Helis Brain beachwear.
a: 20 Horreya St., Heliopolis t: +202 22912221
Providing clothing and accessories for both men and women, versatility is one of their core features, with designs that travel gracefully from morning to night & casual to glam. Sahara also has a sister company called Nomad that provides beautiful ethnic-looking jewellery.
Highlight: The boho tie-dye print crop tops, tanks, t-shirts, summer dresses and breezy pants.
a: 10 Brazil st. + 13 Mansour Mohamed St., Zamalek. Diplo 3, North Coast Sahel t: +202 27365359
You'll be swept away by its distinctive aesthetics. This is a classy and chic space where everything is shoppable, from the chandeliers, to the paintings, to the gowns.
Highlight: The to-die-for Mara Hoffman scoop back dashiki.
a: 31 Ismail Mohamed St., Zamalek. t: +202 27350654
4. 69
If you’re looking for something trendy, this is the place for you. The boutique has several gorgeous pieces that will leave you speechless.
Highlight: The Hipanema//Amenapih ethnic-inspired bikinis and bracelets.
a: 95 El Marghany St., Heliopolis. t: +202 24188769
5. ABn'G World
Offering beautiful and edgy furniture pieces, one-of-a-kind home accessories, pret-a-porter & haute couture fashion items- ABN'G appeals to different tastes and age groups. Also, furniture pieces you fancy can be sent to your home before purchasing, to see if it’s the right fit.
Highlight: They carry several homegrown and loved brands such as Bashayer, Tajally, Deana Shaaban and Okhtein (coming soon!)
a: 2 Taha Hussein st., Zamalek. The Village - Cairo Festival City. t: +202 27359571
6. Boho Gallery
They exhibit the work of young aspiring designers that want to display their creations. Most of the designs are oriental in nature, with an Egyptian look and feel, whether in patterns, materials or cuts.
Highlight: Some of their bags are actually hand-painted, which is really cool!
a: 22 Yussef El Qady St., Heliopolis. 11 El Gezira El Wosta, Zamalek. t: +20100 606 0174
A small but diverse shop, offering lots of quirky pieces that are sure to be head-turners. Highlight: They have some of the best lightweight long kimonos around, mixed with fun traditional prints or materials, making for a terrific East meets West kind of look. a: 21 Mahmoud Hassan St., Heliopolis. 6 El Gezira El Wosta, Zamalek. t: N/A
8. Boutique 51
Young, wild and free. They pride themselves with carefully picking out daring avant-garde pieces that make you stand out. It truly is Cairo's best-hidden secret. Highlight: The guys can get super pampered here since they have the bespoke Baltaga men's shirts on board too. a: 35B Abou El Feda St., Zamalek. t: +201122424876
9. Agrodolce
This boutique allows you to shop affordable international brands like Victoria's Secret, Michael Kors and Steve Madden. You can also schedule an appointment with a personal stylist.
Highlight: Crochet dresses, crochet tops, crochet swimsuits.
a: 21 Ahmed Heshmat st., Zamalek. t: +201210822277
10. ZAG Store
Highlight: They also have some swoon-worthy Italian handmade trays that make for very classy, artful gifts.
a: 6 Moshier Ahmed Ismail St. behind Fairmont Heliopolis, Masaken Sheraton. t: +201001840707