Zamalek residents have been protesting for what feels like ages against having a metro station in their island, but just yesterday Transportation Minister Galal Saeed told Al Shorouk that the project is in fact happening. The Zamalek Association has been extremely vocal about their fear for the safety of the island’s old buildings, in addition to the traffic inconvenience the construction phase will cause. However, within two months Cairo metro line three will launch and is expected to be completed in four years.
Since Zamalek now has to inevitably face the metro, we might as well make it as fabulous as everything that is Zamalek and pimp the ride.
Because this is Zamalek, we expect a book vending machine. A Diwan machine to be specific
We also expect the best coffee booth to ease the pain of the station’s construction against most residents’ will
A Sunny Market booth needs to also be there. Preferably one that sells dragon fruit in all its forms: slices, scoops, juices, smoothies, ice cubes and maybe crepes
And because this is Cairo’s most elite spot, we won’t have a regular shawerma stand, we demand a mini Sequoia restaurant
We want ethnicity, aka itsy bitsy stores selling Egyptian hand-made products
Since Zamalek is the true birthplace for Egyptian hipster artists, we want legendary art everywhere
Finally, there should definitely be ElSawy Culture Wheel corner for rising musicians to be discovered. A perfect way to put a smile on Cairenes’ faces every morning
WE SAID THIS: Wala 7aga men de hate7sal obviously but can you let me dream?