After staying in different cairo neighborhoods for weeks, maadi is hands down most liveable for visitors. Tree-lined streets, actual sidewalks, reliable uber, restaurants that won't destroy your stomach.

Road 9 has proper cafés, international food, even bars. Metro connects downtown in 20 minutes but you return each night to functioning infrastructure. Lacks the chaos of islamic cairo but when you're exhausted from tourist battles all day, having quiet neighborhood is worth everything.

Hotels here are mid-range but the peace of mind is priceless. This is where diplomats and long-term expats choose to live, which tells you everything.