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Oasis Lounge - Moroccan-themed Shisha & Dining Escape in Cairo

Oasis Lounge in Cairo is a fun and casual escape combining Moroccan-themed decor with warm hospitality, and high-quality hookah. Consistently rated as one of the best shisha lounges in Cairo, Oasis Lounge, located near several notable sites in Central Cairo, gets rave reviews for their flavorful shisha, delicious food, and welcoming staff. If you live in or are visiting Cairo, Oasis Lounge is a great place to smoke shisha at a great shisha lounge with authentic flavors.

Atmosphere & Setting

Staying true o its name, the "Oasis Lounge" achieves that na, North African hideaway vibe, with its patterned tiles, ornamental carved wood, and warm, earthy tones. Lantern lighting, low to the ground pillows, and mellow music create a laid back atmosphere that makes it a great design for a couple, friends, or an individual. The Moroccan feel (arches, brass fixtures, multi-coloured cushions) gives it a vibe and scene perfect for making memories. Whether you're stopping in for an afternoon coffee, an evening meal, or a long shisha session, this shisha lounge has a chilled atmosphere that is inviting, letting you escape the fast pace of city life.

The Shisha

Oasis Lounge seems to consistently get over-the-top reviews about its excellent shisha flavors, consistency, and variety. The menu has Egyptian and Moroccan blends - double apple, mint, grape, unique fruit blends - and they're consistently made with new tobacco and follow a detailed heat management plan to ensure an authentic shisha smoking experience, with time and flavor disruption kept to a minimum. The staff keep a watchful eye on the coals and airflow to ensure max long sessions with flavor. Because of this, this lounge has built a reputation in Cairo that has made it into a 'premium role model' for shisha that manages to keep the authenticity, but still innovative.

Food, Drinks & Service

Not only is Oasis Lounge a shisha spot, it is also a shisha lounge with food. It serves Moroccan & Middle Eats influenced, Moroccan casual - think tagine, couscous, mezze, grilled - and pair it with fresh juices, mint hibiscus tea, and creative mocktails. Known for food and shisha experience, it is only seen as excellent because the staff are very often mentioned as being friendly, attentive, and providing really quick coal swap (also guidance on flavors).

Daytime Vs Night Vibe

During the day, Oasis Lounge has that momentary escape feeling, without the hustle and bustle while you sip on your redeemed mint tea, chill while smoking your shisha, and lazily eat lunch while taking in the sunset, thinking too much about what your evening plans are. On one hand, at night they have dimmable lantern lighting options, and in one chin-pulling moment, holding the first smoke of the night is soon spent with instant volume rising from the relaxed Arabic lounge music that is specifically created for late night shisha spots in Cairo! The warmth and energy of the lounge will slowly build (as long as there are others enjoying their time) and encourage a group experience or a romantic experience with a couple. This versatility of experience makes either idea equally fun when spending time, late or not, just sharing in time with others!

Who It’s For

• Couples who are looking for a Moroccan inspired styling with OK shisha
• Groups of friends that are looking for food and like shisha lounges in Cairo
• Tourists that want a No. Africa experience in the urban city
• Locals looking for a friendly and consistently good hookah cafe
• Business travelers who want a chill but stylish space to take a break

Open Hours + Location

Oasis Lounge is located in Cairo within several listings and please check the venue's map for details. Oasis Lounge, is open every day from afternoon into late-night - a Moroccan styled place to eat, pay, smoke, and get to know one another with warm service. Find more of the best shisha lounges in Cairo at TopShishaLounges.com.

Dar El Amar – Lebanese Waterfront Shisha Lounge in Zamalek

At the edge of the Nile in Zamalek, Dar El Amar Cairo is a shisha lounge that offers Lebanese hospitality and stunning views of the Nile with an upscale approach to shisha. Dar El Amar is often one of the best shisha lounges in Cairo, and this hookah bar on the Nile in Zamalek will leave you relaxed, but it is also fancy. Whether you are looking for a hookah spot on the Nile or a Lebanese inspired experience with exceptional service, Dar El Amar is a waterfront experience you won't soon forget.

Atmosphere & Setting

Dar El Amar has a friendly waterfront vibe with clear views of the Nile from its terrace. With soft lighting, wooden rustic-style tables, and comfortable seating, Dar El Amar is a mix of modern Beirut lounge and traditional Cairo riverside experience. The warm décor and touch of Lebanese luxury offers a relaxed yet elegant experience. As guests get ready to smoke, they listen to soft background music, and the staff focus on preparing the shisha — it's an enjoyable atmosphere for couples, small groups, and anyone looking for the experience of a nargile café that feels both real and refined.

Shisha Experience

The shisha experience at Dar El Amar is rated highly by loyal repeat visitors as well as customers new to the lounge. Guests can smoke premium shisha in Cairo with an interesting shisha menu including classic shisha flavours like double apple, mint, grape, and blends inspired by flavours from Lebanon. The hookah attendants at Dar El Amar are skilled and they buff and pack every bowl, guaranteeing smooth smoking experience and prolonged experience. Couple that with fresh river air with every draw, and Dar El Amar is a luxury hookah lounge on the banks of the Nile.

Food, Drinks & Service

Dar El Amar is full-service Lebanese restaurant as well, and serves mezze platter dishes, grilled meats, seafood, and desserts like knafeh and shisha. Dar El Amar's complete juice, mocktail and Arabic coffee menu rounds out the food offering. A shisha lounge with food, Dar El Amar does an excellent job with service, with staff regularly refreshing coals, and mixing new flavours for distinct hookah & dining experiences.

Day vs. Night Vibes

During the day, Dar El Amar is a great place to come for afternoon shisha as dusk descends with breezes from the Nile; it's an ideal spot to break for lunch in the summer and winter months. At night, its soft lighting complements the chatter of the guests inside while it transforms into a social and upscale, late-night hookah venue. Dar El Amar has a great vibe during its daytime setting, and can be equally festive at night.

Who It’s For

• Romantic couples looking for a scenic backdrop for the Nile,
• Birthday groups or friends consuming Lebanese food and shisha,
• Tourists visiting Zamalek for things to do along the Nile,
• Locals looking for premium shisha and waterfront venue,
• Business traveler's staying in Zamalek area.

Open Hours + Location

Uniquely located in Zamalek, Nile-side Cairo, Dar El Amar is open for shisha and Lebanese dining daily from afternoon, until late night. Check out TopShishaLounges.com for more best shisha lounges in Cairo.

Ahwet Zeitouna – Shisha Lounge/Café New Cairo

Ahwet Zeitouna is a Levantine café and shisha bar in New Cairo where you can enjoy cheesy Levantine options and laid-back hookah. They are often rated among the top hookah lounges in Cairo for a casual cafe style stop, and the hookah café on South 90th Street offers the best of a Levantine cuisine and casual cafe and hangout vibe. Ahwet Zeitouna has a great vibe for both locals and visitors looking for one of the ideal hookah lounges in New Cairo, delicious bites, and casual charm.

Atmosphere & Setting

Ahwet Zeitouna takes a modern Levantine café feel with patterned tiles, warm wooden tones, and lighting. The venue provides plenty of seating inside and out in a warm layout so that families, couples, and groups of friends feel equally at home. The energy at this venue is casual and upbeat - a nargile café + casual hangout sway. This makes it suitable for a short coffee break, a long lunch, or a longer experience gaming (smoke) experience. The staff and managers aim to keep a comfortable experience, and they work hard even for small and large sizes, and background music creates the casual shisha lounge atmosphere - in one of New Cairo's busiest areas.

Shisha Experience

Ahwet Zeitouna has a casual, yet good shisha approach to service with fast-burning, or steady burning, coal plus good shisha flavors. They have strong selection of very standard flavored shisha, such as apple, mint and grape, but also offer a variety of shisha flavors that you would expect from a Levantine cafe. All shisha sessions at Ahwet Zeitouna are prepared by skilled staff members and reliable chefs that give patrons a steady, stable, enjoyable smoking experience from the beginning of the session to the end. Ahwet Zeitouna is very casual, but they provide a premium (shisha in Cairo is premium) experience due to the freshness and consistency of the tobacco and their consistent sessions to deliver a good experience which makes them good for both the tourist and local experience.

Food, Drinks & Service

Ahwet Zeitouna is obviously a shisha lounge with food, but they are also very popular for their Levantine menu which includes things like manaqeesh, mezze platters, grilled meats, and fresh juices. This combination of indoor hookah lounge and laid-back leisure eating creates a cafe experience where diners can eat, drink and smoke at whatever pace they choose. The staff are cool and friendly, and will check in with you during your experience to check if you would like a refreshing coals experience, or need flavor suggestions. Their timely service will help clients have a collected experience with their order.

Day vs. Night Vibes

During the day, Ahwet Zeitouna has a brighter handheld cafe feeling with ability for a brunch date, coffee stop, or late afternoon smoke on the terrace outdoors. When the sun goes down, the venue continues the casual charm appeal with an evening crowd and an upbeat rhythm and social vibe that attends the late night Cairo hookah, the same social experience in daylight. Therefore, in summary, Ahwet Zeitouna day and night vibe charectersitics, with the venue's built-in versatility, makes for a good joint experience for any vibe.

Who It’s For

• Couples enjoying a Levantine meal and chilled hookah
• Groups of friends combining casual shisha lounges aka night fun in Cairo
• Tourists looking for a neighbourhood style and feel café experience
• Locals searching for a sustainable and reliable shisha venue in New Cairo
• Business travelers looking for an off-the-cuff break nearby
• Open Hours + Location

Located conveniently in New Cairo, Ahwet Zeitouna offers visitors Levantine dining, casual shisha, and friendly service every day! You can add more of the best shisha lounges in Cairo at TopShishaLounges.com.

Hookah New Cairo – Contemporary Hookah Lounge

Situated in the New Cairo district on South 90th Street, Hookah New Cairo puts a contemporary spin on the hookah scene with a different offering. Recognized consistently in the top shisha lounges in Cairo, Hookah New Cairo is not just a mere hookah bar on South 90th Street, but a modern hookah bar that combines a casual café style with the most premium shisha, a contemporary food menu, and excellent staff. It is the best hookah lounge in New Cairo for visitors or local residents searching for a dedicated shisha lounge experience with an upscale twist.

Atmosphere + Setting

Hookah New Cairo takes the original concept of Heliopolis and gives it an upgrade with a larger layout, an airy aesthetic, and upbeat energy. Hookah New Cairo's modern nargile café design has sleek patio furniture, trendy lighting tranquil sections cut off from one another, and a few large comfortable seating options for a couple, friends, or business travelers. During the day, there is plenty of natural light from the large glass doors, and a relaxed ambiance created by the soft lighting turns into ambient LEDs and fast-paced background music. Regardless if the visitor is a couple, friends, or a business visitor, they enjoy contemporary and comfortable seating in the city, pacing back and forth between social engagement and personal contemplation.

Shisha Experience

You won't find better shisha in Cairo: Hookah New Cairo offers many of the most popular traditional and inventive shisha flavor combinations such as double apple or mint, all the way to eclectic fruity combinations. The Hookah New Cairo team ensures that each bowl is personally prepared by a hookah master who extracts all of the smoking flavor before lighting for smoking. Customers shouldn't expect anything less than smooth smoking and prolonged smoking sessions at Hookah New Cairo. With new pipes, fresh tobacco, friendly service - Hookah New Cairo has gained rave reviews on top hooks, flavor and the consistency of hookah during repeated visits.

Food, Drinks + Service

Hookah New Cairo is a shisha lounge with food; it offers a diverse menu of light snacks, mezze, classic contemporary cuisine dishes, and refreshing drinks. The fresh juices, mocktails, and coffee will complement any hookah session; and raving staff - often showcased in reviews, will always provide prompt service and friendly interactions from recommendations on flavor selection to making sure coals are in perfect condition during your session. If Hookah New Cairo is committed to anything, it is providing a seamless/hassle-free hookah & dining experience that keeps locals and tourists coming back.

Day vs. Night Vibes

Daytime feels less formal than the heavier evening social engagement of hookah - while the ambiance is bright, light, and pop-star casual, the room is perfect for sunset shisha or a lunchtime break to unwind. However, nighttime at the self-proclaimed 'shisha lounge' has much more stimulating energy, and also brings a social hookah vibe that has a late-night Cairo feel, all within New Cairo's busy South 90th street district. Hookah New Cairo's dichotomy is reliable for both work breaks during the day and nighttime hangouts for a lively social setting.

Who it's for

• Locals looking for a reputable hookah lounge in New Cairo
• Groups of friends for after-work shisha sessions
• Tourists looking for the best area to explore - the South 90th street New Cairo area
• Couples looking for a nice modern place to enjoy shisha
• Business travelers in the area or conference attendees

Open Hours + Location

Located along South 90th street, New Cairo, Hookah New Cairo is open for business every day from the afternoon into the late evening. Hookah New Cairo is the ideal spot if you are looking for some premium shisha, quality food and excellent service. Find additional top shisha lounges in Cairo at TopShishaLounges.com.

HOOKAH Cairo – A Shisha Café located on Merghani Street, Heliopolis

In the heart of Heliopolis, HOOKAH Cairo, located on Merghani Street, has emerged as a dedicated shisha lounge that is well-known for its wide variety of flavors and attentive service. Regularly rated as one of the best shisha lounges in Cairo, this hookah café, with its proximity to El Merghani landmarks, is local and traveler's choice to visit in Heliopolis, with a modern and well focused shisha culture.

Atmosphere & Setup

HOOKAH blends clean and contemporary with laid-back café. HOOKAH's socially motivated identifiable signature includes branded refined tables, comfortable seating, and dimly lit ambiance that is both inviting and understated. The large windows and open layout offers a bright experience during the daytime, while the muted lighting and soft backing music offers a cozy stop during the late hours of the day. This nargile café is designed for individual, couple, group styles whether you are visiting friends after work, or starting your weekend in Heliopolis.

Shisha Experience

At its core, HOOKAH is all about the shisha. Guests often share their best hookah flavor experiences in Cairo. HOOKAH offers a wide variety on its menu and guests can expect to see a combination of traditional and creative flavors — a double apple, fruity, or exotic flavor. The staff are known for packing bowls precise with coals and the direction of air for optimal performance for a smooth smoking experience. In addition to using freshly packed bowls with high quality product, guests love the consistency and ability to enjoy long sessions with friends. HOOKAH has built a reputation for the best shisha in Cairo.

Food, Drinks & Service

While shisha is the focus, HOOKAH also serves a number of café bites, light snacks, and refreshing drinks. More broadly, think coffee, tea, fresh juice, and mocktails made to complement your hookah session. HOOKAH is known as a shisha lounge that serves food. The staff at HOOKAH are known for quality service — they are timely, friendly, and proactive to keep coals fresh and suggest new flavors. All-in-all it is a very easily honored idea of a SHISHA & DINING experience.

Day - Night Vibe

During the daytime, HOOKAH feels like an urban café that is bright for a quick coffee or lunch, or to socialize with friends over a shisha session. Whereas the night may bring a more social scene, upbeat music, and lively crowd to the venue. The somewhat late-night hookah Cairo vibe creates a common place for Heliopolis regulars and/or every traveler looking for a designated auto-moody social spot to hang out.

Who It’s For

• Locals looking for a dependable, repetitive shisha lounge located in Heliopolis
• A group of friends who are meeting for after work shisha
• Individuals who are visiting the area and want a modern hookah café experience
• A couple(s) looking for a casual/ stylish atmosphere for shisha
• Individuals who appreciate good service and consistency

Open Hr + Location

Located on Merghani Street, Heliopolis, HOOKAH is open daily from afternoon until late night. HOOKAH is ideal for shisha lovers offering variety, consistency and strong service. There are additional top 10 shisha lounges in CAIRO available at TopShishaLounge.com.

Abou El Sid – Vintage Egyptian Shisha Lounge in Zamalek

Located in leafy Zamalek, Abou El Sid Cairo is one of the city's most popular places for traditional Egyptian food and shisha. Consistently rated as one of the top shisha lounges in Cairo, this Zamalek shisha bar located near the Nile combines the nostalgic elements of the past with an exciting menu. Abou El Sid has a vintage quality and cultural character that truly makes it an iconic shisha lounge in Zamalek where tourists and locals can step back in time and enjoy flavorful shisha.

Atmosphere & Location

Abou El Sid solidifies the heart and soul of Cairo's golden age. Abou El Sid's vintage Egyptian decor features hand-painted murals, beautiful carpets, antique chandeliers, and rich upholstery that remind us of old Cairo salons. The low-lighting, traditional brass decor, and Arab-style music helps stir the cultural nostalgia. Abou El Sid is cozily intimate but remember that it may become smoky inside due to the number of customers visiting. It's an excellent space for couples, small groups, and tourists wanting to be immersed into the cultural soul of Egypt.

Shisha Experience

Abou El Sid's menu is a solid representation of shisha cigars and an old-school approach. Expect traditional shisha flavors like apple, mint, blueberry, grape, and their own unique custom blend. Only premium tobacco is used in blends for a smooth smoking experience. The staff are well trained to complement the heat with the coals and ensure each shisha session lasts as long as possible with the best flavor. The venue is a true reflection of Cairo's authentic hookah culture-based experience and not high-tech distractions, and it is as close to a premium shisha in Cairo experience that you can have from authentic rich atmosphere.

Food, Drinks & Service

This shisha lounge with food is also arguably the most popular shisha bar in Cairo for authentic Egyptian foods. The mezze platters, molokhia, stuffed vine leaves, traditional Egyptian prilau, and slow-cooked stews complement the shisha perfectly. The drinks menu includes fresh mint tea, karkadeh (Hibiscus tea,) homemade soft drinks, beers, and cocktails. The staff is attentive with refreshing hot coals and delivering your food while enjoying shisha is like stepping back into time - nostalgic yet sufficient.

Day vs. Night Vibe

During the day Abou El Sid feels like a museum cafe with the café and sun catching the murals and vintage decor. The nighttime scene is a social gathering for the late-night hookah Cairo, with the space buzzing with conversation, music, and glowing lamps. The transition from quiet afternoons with monthly quiet, social lounges talk to loud vocal cords fatigued Friday evenings is perfect for delicious, atmospheric daytime lunches or nighttime shisha sessions.

Who It's For

• A romantic couple looking for charming, nostalgic Egyptian vibe
• A birthday group or friends out for a lively dinner with shisha
• A tourist wanting to experience shisha lounges for the first time in Cairo
• A local who loves vintage decor with urban and traditional flavors
• A business traveler looking for an atmospheric place in Zamalek

Hours and Location

Situated in Zamalek Cairo, Abou El Sid is open every day for lunch and late-night dinner. Great for authentic Egyptian food, good quality shisha, and a rich nostalgic ambiance. Read about other shisha lounges in Cairo at TopShishaLounges.com.