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This 30^th of July, on International Friendship Day, skip the basic texts and celebrate your ride-or-die bestie with an unforgettable day out in Cairo. From boozy brunches to artistic adventures, here are seven things you can do and check off your friendship bucket list.

Ovio: Brunch Like Besties, Sip, Laugh, Repeat

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Whether you’re in Maadi, Zayed, or New Cairo, Ovio is the go-to for a late morning catch-up over fluffy pancakes, eggs Benedict, and iced lattes. Its cosy chic vibes make it feel like a mini vacation, and let’s be honest, no one understands your brunch cravings like your best friend.

The Space: Explore Cairo’s Coolest Concept Stores

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If your friendship thrives on finding quirky things and saying, “This is so you,” take a stroll through stores like The Space in Maadi. From thrifted clothing, handmade jewellery, and curated home goods, it’s the perfect place to swap gifts and accidentally twin.

Art Café Egypt: Take a Class Together in Maadi

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Channel your inner artist with a pottery or painting class at Art Café Egypt. Even if you’re more giggle-fit than gallery-ready, you’ll leave with a handmade memory, and possibly a very abstract-looking vase.

Pier 88: Rooftop Chill with a View

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For sunset chats and clinking glasses, Pier 88 Pyramid Hills offers a rooftop escape with sleek tunes and river views. Dress up, order mocktails or cocktails, and toast to your friendship in style.

Zawya Cinema: Movie Date, Indie Style

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Skip the blockbusters and opt for something more profound at Zawya Cinema. This downtown favourite screens indie, international, and arthouse films, the kind you and your bestie love to overanalyse over coffee.

Deepoint: Dessert Crawl, Sugar, Spice, & Inside Jokes

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Get messy over molten chocolate pancakes, ice cream, and every sugary delight Deepoint has to offer. Beware, as sugar rushes may lead to uncontrollable laughter and very loud TikToks.

Fairmont Nile City: Treat Each Other with A Spa Date

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End your day with a spa session at Fairmont Nile City. Aromatherapy massages, facials, and the luxurious Nile view, it’s the soft life energy your friendship deserves.

Friendship Day comes once a year, but memories like these? They’re forever.