If you’re looking for the best restaurants at Cairo Festival City Mall, you’ll find options to suit every taste and occasion, whether you’re planning a family lunch, a catch-up with friends or a quick bite before a film.

Cairo Festival City Mall is home to more than 300 stores and 95 restaurants and cafés, along with The Village, an open-air area with more than 50 restaurants and cafés around the dancing fountain and open-air theatre.

The Best Options by Occasion at a Glance

Names currently listed in the Cairo Festival City Mall dining directory include Bosporus, Casper & Gambini’s, Chicken & Ribs, Chili’s, Coco / Babu, Dipndip, Eatery, Enab Beirut, IHOP, illy Caffè, Al Beiruti and Maharaja.

What Restaurants Will You Find at Cairo Festival City Mall?

Cairo Festival City Mall gives you plenty to choose from, from restaurants suited to long meals and get-togethers, to cafés, bakeries and dessert shops, as well as the Food Court for quick bites. The official dining directory divides the options into restaurants, cafés and bakeries, specialty food and desserts, and the Food Court, so you can pick the experience that fits your plans for the visit.

Restaurants Inside the Mall

If you prefer to eat indoors while you shop, you’ll find a wide range of restaurants inside the mall. The current line-up includes restaurants offering different experiences, such as Bosporus for Turkish food, Enab Beirut for Lebanese cuisine, Chili’s, Eatery, Al Beiruti and Maharaja, along with other options for quick meals or coffee and desserts.

If you’re after a quick meal between shopping trips, the Food Court offers practical options such as Cook Door, located on Level 3 and open late according to the mall’s current hours.

The Village: More Than 50 Restaurants and Cafés Around the Dancing Fountain

The Village offers a different experience from the indoor restaurants. The area brings together more than 50 restaurants and cafés in an open-air space around the dancing fountain and open-air theatre, with outdoor seating that makes it especially well suited to evening get-togethers and longer stays.

Here, the meal isn’t the only experience. The space combines food, open air and the buzz around the fountain, while the open-air theatre hosts shows and events. That makes a visit to The Village part of a full day at Cairo Festival City Mall, not just a stop to eat.

Restaurants for Families and Children

When you’re out with the family, choosing a restaurant isn’t only about the food. Easy access, seating space, variety and being close to activities children enjoy all help make the day easier.

Alongside its restaurants, Cairo Festival City Mall offers a range of family entertainment, including KidZania, Magic Planet, Wiggly Jungle and Bounce Inc, as well as Scene Cinema.

KidZania is one of the main attractions that make Cairo Festival City Mall ideal for a full family day out. It offers children more than 100 activities in an educational and entertainment city covering around 9,000 square metres, so families can combine activities, dining and shopping in one visit.

For families who prefer to eat outdoors, The Village offers open space around the dancing fountain, while the indoor restaurants are a good choice when the weather or the nature of the visit calls for sitting inside.

Restaurants for Evenings Out and Get-Togethers

When the goal is to spend time with friends or enjoy a relaxed dinner, the atmosphere becomes part of the choice.

This is where The Village stands out, with outdoor seating around the dancing fountain and open-air theatre.

You can choose from the restaurants in the area, then carry on the evening in the open spaces or take in the atmosphere around the fountain. Cairo Festival City Mall also hosts community and seasonal events and experiences throughout the year, including dining experiences and events by the lake.

So if you’re planning a get-together that’s about more than a quick meal, The Village is a good place to start the evening or spend most of it.

Cafés and Desserts Between Shopping and a Film

Not every visit to Cairo Festival City Mall needs a full meal. Sometimes a coffee or something sweet is all you need between shopping trips or before your film starts.

The mall directory has a dedicated category for cafés and bakeries, as well as one for specialty food and desserts, making it easy to pick up a snack or a drink during your day. Names in the current dining directory include illy Caffè and Dipndip, along with a range of other cafés and dessert options.

A Meal Before or After the Cinema

If your plans include the cinema, you can arrange your day to combine a film, food, shopping and entertainment in one place. Cairo Festival City Mall is home to Scene Cinema, along with a range of restaurants, cafés and quick-service options.

For a meal before the film, leave enough time to get to the restaurant, eat and head to the cinema without rushing. If you’d rather eat during the film, Scene Cinema lets you order your meal and have it served in the cinema hall while you watch, combining dining and the film at the same time. After the film, late restaurant opening hours mean you can still grab a meal or a drink once the screening ends.

According to the current mall directory, the entertainment and cinema area is open from 10 am to 12 midnight on weekdays, and from 10 am to 1 am at weekends.

The Food Court is open from 10 am to 12 midnight on weekdays, and from 10 am to 1 am at weekends. The Village is open from 8:30 am to 12 midnight on weekdays, and from 8:30 am to 1 am at weekends.

Prices, Reservations and Opening Hours

Meal prices vary by restaurant, type of food and order, so there’s no single price range that applies to all restaurants at Cairo Festival City. For the most accurate prices, check the restaurant’s menu or contact it directly before your visit.

As for opening hours, the current Cairo Festival City Mall directory states that The Village and the restaurants and cafés inside the mall are open from 8:30 am to 12 midnight on weekdays, and from 8:30 am to 1 am at weekends. These hours remain subject to any changes or updates by the mall management or the restaurant itself.

So if you’re planning to visit a specific restaurant late in the evening, it’s best to check its opening hours on the day of your visit.

How to Get There and Where to Park

Cairo Festival City Mall is located in New Cairo, with easy access from the Cairo–Suez Road, the Ring Road, and the Tagamoa and New Cairo areas.

The destination offers more than 6,000 parking spaces for Cairo Festival City Mall visitors, making driving a practical choice for visits that combine shopping, dining and entertainment.

Thanks to a design that combines indoor and outdoor spaces, you can move from shopping to a restaurant and then on to the cinema or one of the entertainment venues without leaving the destination.

FAQs

How many restaurants are there at Cairo Festival City Mall?

Cairo Festival City Mall has more than 95 restaurants and cafés, along with a wide range of cafés, bakeries, dessert shops and Food Court options. The Village alone has more than 50 restaurants and cafés around the dancing fountain and open-air theatre.

What is The Village at Cairo Festival City Mall?

The Village is an outdoor dining area at Cairo Festival City Mall, with more than 50 restaurants and cafés around the dancing fountain and open-air theatre. It offers a different experience from the indoor restaurants, with outdoor seating and an atmosphere well suited to get-togethers and evening visits.

Are there restaurants suitable for families and children?

Yes. Families can choose from the restaurants inside the mall and at The Village, and Cairo Festival City Mall has plenty of entertainment venues for children, including KidZania, Magic Planet, Wiggly Jungle and Trapped.

What time do the restaurants close?

According to the mall’s current hours, The Village and the restaurants and cafés inside the mall are open from 8:30 am to 12 midnight from Saturday to Wednesday, and from 8:30 am to 1 am on Thursdays, Fridays and public holidays.

Some restaurants may set their own hours, so it’s best to check before your visit.

Is parking available?

Yes. Cairo Festival City Mall offers more than 6,000 parking spaces for visitors to the mall and all areas of the destination.

In the end, choosing among the restaurants at Cairo Festival City Mall depends on the kind of day you’re planning. It might be a quick lunch between shopping trips, a family day combining KidZania and a meal, an evening at The Village around the dancing fountain, or simply coffee and dessert before the cinema. With such a variety of restaurants, cafés and indoor and outdoor spaces, you can shape your dining experience around the occasion and your time.