At night, Cairo is even livelier than it is during the day. Cairo nightlife is best known to the natives and tourists for its ultimate entertainment. People come out as soon as the sun sets in order to socialize and enjoy the various activities that the city has in store.
The real essence of nightlife in Cairo can be experienced during the big night outs on Wednesdays and Thursdays. However, on other week days the enjoyment is never less. Socializing and drinking are common night activities of young groups who meet in the various bars and nightclubs of Cairo. The people engage themselves in eating, drinking, dancing and music as long as they wish. Most of these pubs and bars are open round the clock.
Due to some stern and sensitive religious beliefs of the Muslims, alcohol is not widely accepted in most of the night clubs in Cairo. Soft non-alcoholic drinks are
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much preferred. The baladi bars, often called 'cafeterias' in Cairo invite only men, while the stores in Sharia Alfy area around the Midan Orabi welcome both men and women. These stores offer alcohol. Other than these private bars, there are posh bars in the reputed luxury hotels of Cairo.
The various casinos are ideal places to enjoy Cairo nightlife. Most of them are housed within large international hotels of the city. These casinos are not only destinations for great games but visitors can also enjoy the wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks along with impressive range of snacks. Cairo Marriott Hotel's Omar Khayyam Casino, Casino Ramses Hilton, Conrad Cairo Casino are some of the famous casinos in Cairo. The eclectic and vibrant nightlife of Cairo can be enjoyed in the numerous clubs and joints located throughout the city offering delicious food and beverages. Nightlife in Cairo is full thrill and excitement for both the natives and the foreign tourists.
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