Visit this third-largest city in Egypt after Alexandria and Cairo. On the West Bank of the Nile, Giza is a thriving global trade and business hub.
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El Giza is a city in Egypt, and part of the Cairo metropole on the west bank of the Nile. The Giza Plateau is home to famous Egyptian monuments, the most famous pyramids complex is only 10 kilometres away from Giza.
The centre of Cairo is 7 kilometres to the north. An ample network of roads and bridges run from north to south and connect Giza to central Cairo and the east bank of the Nile. The strategically vital town of Suez is 2 hours away by car via Highway 50. Use Road 75 to travel northwest to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast.
Arabic is the official language of Egypt and is used by most of the country's citizens. English is taught at schools, so it may be possible to find an English speaker in the street, and all hospitality staff speak several foreign languages.
The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP), sometimes also referred to as the Egyptian Lira (LE). Many hospitality establishments indicate prices in US dollars or euros. Foreign cash needs to be exchanged at the airport, at a bank, or an exchange office. ATMs tend to have a good exchange rate for cash withdrawals.
The metropole of Cairo is a thriving gateway to North Africa due to its strategic location and ambitious reform programme. The region has seen sustainable growth and structural renovation in recent years. Long-term perspectives in the region prompt achievable benefits and a high return on investment. Corporations that choose Cairo for their offices in North Africa gain access to a large pool of potential customers in Egypt and the neighbouring countries.
The strategic location of Cairo makes it a naturally thriving hub of global trade and connects the markets of Europe and the Middle East, Africa, and India. A wealth of goods travel via the Suez Canal and on the wide network of Egyptian roads, as Egypt reaps the benefits of multilateral trade agreements with the largest markets of the world.
The economy of the Giza district and Cairo is very diversified. The tourism industry is a major contributor to GDP and any business built around this industry is sure to be profitable. The healthcare sector is strong and dynamic. The selling and servicing of medical equipment is an excellent business opportunity in Giza.
Another major sector promising a high return on investment in Giza is selling grain in the domestic market and abroad.
The rapid spread of the Internet in Giza has caused a major change to the local market, but there is still a large share of the population that is happy to use internet cafés. Starting up a cyber café is an easy business opportunity in Giza that requires limited investment. Alongside internet services, the sales and repairs of IT equipment and accessories is a highly demanded business across Giza.
The capital of Egypt is a growing startup hub that has been recognized as one of the most attractive cities in the Middle East and North Africa for foreign investment and technology startups. It has a low cost of living and a large employment pool of aspiring IT specialists and entrepreneurs. Three of the top eight universities in Africa are located here, so Giza is one of the cities with the most technically literate population on the continent with more than 25,000 IT and tech graduates every year.
Living in Giza is a unique opportunity to discover the ancient treasures of Egypt and explore the vibrant life of the capital. Giza offers an excellent infrastructure, convenient links to Cairo, museums, and a lively cultural scene. There are many career opportunities for foreign specialists who know good English and at least a little Arabic. The seaside resorts of the Red Sea are only an hour away, which adds to the variety of outdoor pastimes.
The climate in Giza is mild, it rarely gets colder than +17 degrees in winter, so there are no heating bills either. Rains are very occasional, and sand storms from the desert come no more than once a year.
Life in Giza is relatively cheap. The only significant expense for an expat is rent, while fresh vegetables and fruit as well as a variety of dairy and meat are very affordable. Selling alcohol during Ramadan and Islamic holidays is banned everywhere outside big hotels. Alcohol is expensive in restaurants and bars at hotels, but can be bought in duty-free shops and some supermarkets in the city.
There are many restaurants in Cairo for different budgets, ranging from budget street food to expensive restaurants. Most restaurants have a menu in English, but be sure to read it carefully. Very often listed prices do not include 14% VAT or up to 15% service charge.
Authentic Egyptian places where you can sample local food and eat cheaply are called ‘koshariy’ and offer the national dish koshari – a mixture of rice, pasta, and lentils with tomato-vinegar sauce. Falafel and shawarma restaurants are popular as well. Alternatively, Situ's self-catering accommodation in Giza makes it easy to cook for yourself.
The city is very densely populated, which causes several problems. Garbage collection and recycling are problematic. Driving is the most common way of getting around Cairo, and very long queues and traffic jams are frequent throughout the city and at the main junctions.
The nearest airport to Giza is Cairo International Airport, which serves the whole Cairo agglomeration of 20 million people. This busy airport is located only 40 kilometres away from Giza. The best way to travel to Giza is by taxi, a shuttle bus, or a city bus. It is not recommended to use old white and black taxis as they tend not to have working metres and passengers may be overcharged.
Shuttle buses follow a certain route without stopping. So getting from Cairo airport to the city by shuttle bus is faster, more convenient, but also more expensive. Shuttle bus company offices are located in the arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 3, turn to the office helpdesk to choose your route and buy a ticket.
Rail transport is the most economical way to travel in the interior of the country, especially in the Nile Valley between Alexandria and Cairo. The main railroad station is El Giza Station in the centre of the district. Regular trains run north to Alexandria, east to Suez, and south to Luxor. Cashiers in ticket offices tend to promote luxury first-class tickets to visitors, so be sure to check the availability and prices in advance.
Trains are not very punctual, and their timetables are not accurate for intermediate stations. The only one that is always on time is the elite Abela, which runs once a day between Cairo and Aswan.
Giza is covered by a large city bus, minibus, metro train, and taxi network. It is recommended that visitors choose the last two options. Travelling by metro and taxi, you can plan your route in advance, calculate the cost of the trip, and be sure to get off at the right stop. In buses and minibuses, proficiency in Arabic is required to travel efficiently.
The metro network in Cairo consists of three lines. The ticket price depends on how far you travel. Keep the ticket until the end of your trip as you will need it to get off the subway. Trains run every 2-4 minutes and distances between stations are short.
Choose Uber for more comfortable trips, Uber drivers in Giza arrive quickly, navigate well through the city, and understand a little English. Another advantage is that the price of the trip is known in advance.
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