AD: Your Guide to Ramadan Experiences at Garden 8 by Misr Italia

Ramadan in Cairo has its own beat — after sunset feasts come late-night hangs, post-iftar cafes, and sohour spreads that fuel you for the coming day. At Garden 8 by Misr Italia Properties, everything about that Ramadan rhythm is in one place. Whether you’re shopping for a Ramadan outfit, grabbing groceries for last-minute iftar prep, squeezing in a workout, or settling in for hours of food and socializing, New Cairo’s premier lifestyle destination Garden 8 has everything—and this year, a little more.

Pre-Iftar Shopping 

If you’re counting down the hours till iftar, you might keep yourself occupied by browsing Maison 69, Villa Baboushka, or Flair for a fresh Ramadan outfit or hitting up Story, Ajurs, or O'five. At EGO's luxury multi-brand store, names like Elisabetta Franchi, Emporio Armani, Pinko, DSQUARED2, Replay, Twinset, Philipp Plein, and Neil Barrett rub shoulders in the aisles.

Afterwards, find bags and jewelry to elevate your latest fits at Okhtein, EGO Accessories, Azza Fahmy and Nado’s. If that’s not enough bling for you, Garden 8 is also home to Dina Maghrawy Jewelry and My Diamond.

Last Minute Essentials

Stop Forgot something for iftar? Swing by Garden 8’s The Grocer for all of those crucial staples — from ready-to-fry sambusak to fresh ingredients worthy of grandma’s elaborate feasts — so you’re never caught short with the call to prayer approaching.

Ramadan Giving

In the Ramadan spirit of giving and care for others, Misr Italia Properties is continuing their long-standing collaboration with Al Nas Hospital, which has already helped over 140 lives annually. This Ramadan, their awareness and fundraising activation with Not Toys at Garden 8 is fundraising for insulin pumps for children with diabetes.

Iftar Spread — Something for Every Taste

When the sun dips below the horizon, Garden 8’s dining scene comes alive. From buffets that span a world of flavours to restaurants serving heritage-inspired spreads — think hearty Levantine classics at Al Beiruti, Mediterranean twists at BeBabel, fusion surprises at Syne, and farm-to-table entrees at Salt of Earth and Bascota. There truly is no one iftar vibe here — only delicious options.

If you’re in the mood for some Italian, get yourself to Otto or Ragu, but if you’re thinking Turkish go Ozel. Nüwa brings the Asian cuisines to the table with their Ramadan open buffets, while Mo Bistro packs Asian and just about everything else for those truly indulgent iftars.

The Origins, like its name, serves Middle Eastern classics that no Ramadan table can go without. Pink Blanket Mama’s iftar is as diverse as the restaurant-meets-gallery-meets-library itself.

Post-Iftar Caffeine & Sweet Spot

After you break the fast, it’s all about the coffee (or tea). Get your fix of caffeine and sweets at 30 North, 20 Grams, Dirty Cookie, Bascota, or The Clubroom (who’ve also got iftar, in case you were wondering), or if you’re craving shisha, you’ll find it at Ozel, Beiruti, BeBabel, Syne, and The Origins. KB’s Cake Studio may just give you a food coma if iftar already hasn’t, but they promise it’s worth it. If you’re heading for dessert at a relative’s instead, stop by Fleur Chocolates for their boxes of chocolates or cake in a can.

Burn the Konafa Calories

That whole “I’ll stick to my workout routine this Ramadan” plan? Garden 8 makes it feel less like a resolution and more like part of the celebration. Get in a game of padel with your friends at Padel 8 and burn calories the fun way. Going classic? A gym and cardio session never hurts, whether at Inzan or LA7.

Or Attend to Your Body’s Needs

If you’ve got to squeeze in an appointment between iftar and sohour, you’ll find Self Medical Hub at Garden 8, where you can get everything from eyebrow restoration and mesotherapy to personalized weight management and detox plans. You might also load up on the IV drips at Reviv, boosting your body with vitamins, nutrients, fluids, electrolytes, and antioxidants.

Sohour — The Final Feast Before Dawn

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, in Ramadan it’s sohour. There’s no shortage of sohour experiences at Garden 8. Buoy by Kiki’s have got a sohour menu for you, and so do Bascota, Al Beiruti, BeBabel, Ozel, Mo Bistro, Umami, The Origins, and Pink Blanket Mama. You’ve deserved it. Now go home, and sleep.