Neighborhood in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
Kafr Abdu
Kafr Abdu is an affluent neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.
The neighborhood mainly houses wealthy Egyptians, as well as foreigners living in Alexandria. During the Revolution of 2011, the Egyptian Army cordoned the neighborhood off, only allowing residents of the area to enter, to prevent looting, particularly of the vacated apartments of foreigners forced to flee. Kafr Abdu is known for its tree-lined streets, greenery and its many cafés.
How locals move
Getting around Kafr Abdu the local way
Share-taxi routes mapped nearby
- موقف - المنشية
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- Get inThere is also a bus from Gedid to Sidi Gaber, and from Sidi Gaber most parts of the city are accessible by minibus or tram if you are looking to save money.
- Get inYou can take a minibus from Cairo for about (October 2025).
- Get inWhile this is your cheapest option from most departure points, know that the minibuses can be hot and cramped, and your driver will likely drive like a mad person, so take them at your own risk.
- Get inBut all of these are package tourist itineraries, and not available to book as point-to-point ferries.
- Get aroundIf you are on a day trip to Alexandria, hire a taxi outside the railway station for the day.
- Go nextIt's usually done as a day trip from Alexandria.
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