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Essential apps for

Egypt

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ArabicEGP6 apps

Cairo runs on Uber, Careem, and Talabat. WhatsApp is the universal communication tool.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / F
Voltage220V
Freq50Hz

Standard European-style.

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Basic phrases

Arabic (Egyptian)

  • Hello
    ุฃู‡ู„ุง
    Ahlan
  • Thank you
    ุดูƒุฑุง
    Shuk-ran
  • Yes
    ุฃูŠูˆุฉ
    Aywa
  • No
    ู„ุง
    La
  • Please
    ู„ูˆ ุณู…ุญุช
    Law sa-maht

+2 more below

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Tipping

Baksheesh culture โ€” small tips (10-20 EGP) for almost any service.

๐Ÿš–Rideshare & Taxi

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U

Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

Works well across Cairo and Alexandria.
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C

Careem

Middle East rideshare super-app. Owned by Uber but operates locally.

Strong alternative โ€” often cheaper than Uber.
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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธNavigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Solid for Cairo.
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๐Ÿ’ฌTranslation

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G

Google Translate

The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.

Camera mode for Arabic menus and signs.
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๐Ÿ“ฑMessaging

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W

WhatsApp

The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.

Universal for booking hotels, taxis, tours.
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๐ŸฑFood Delivery

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T

Talabat

Dominant food delivery in Egypt, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain.

Main food delivery app.
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Phrases

All Arabic (Egyptian) phrases

Hello
ุฃู‡ู„ุง
Ahlan
Thank you
ุดูƒุฑุง
Shuk-ran
Yes
ุฃูŠูˆุฉ
Aywa
No
ู„ุง
La
Please
ู„ูˆ ุณู…ุญุช
Law sa-maht
How much?
ุจูƒุงู…
Bi-kam
Where is the bathroom?
ููŠู† ุงู„ุญู…ุงู…
Fen el-ham-mam
Briefing

What to know before you go

โœ“ Do

  • Cover shoulders and knees at religious sites.
  • Women should dress modestly especially outside Cairo.

โœ•Don't

  • Photographing military or police buildings.
  • PDA.

โš ๏ธ Common scams to know

  • "Free" camel rides that turn into payment demands at the top.
  • Tour guides at Pyramids steering you to overpriced shops.
  • Taxi drivers refusing to use meters.
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