A hot favorite with kids and for those looking for a peaceful and relaxing place, the Gabalaya Park and Aquarium is a popular recreation spot located in the heart of Cairo. Situated between Om Kalthoum Street and Hassan Sabri Street,in the heart of Zamalek, the Aquarium is frequented by hundreds of locals as well as tourists everyday. This wonderful little park boasts several interesting things to engage kids, including the small aquarium teeming with colorful fishes.
If you're looking to spend few hours in a serene and relaxing environment, away from the hustle bustle of Cairo, then the Gabalaya Park and Aquarium can be an ideal destinations to be in. The park is beautiful and pleasant, and you'll certainly appreciate its cool ambience. It's a great place to take your family and kids. Enjoy watching colorful fish swim around in tunnels that look a little like bomb shelters - a fairly original setting, or take a refreshing short walk. Though the Gabalaya Park and Aquarium is located just minutes away from the Cairo city centre, you'll feel that you are miles away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. Admission fee to the Gabalaya Park and Aquarium is very nominal at only 50 piasters (1 Egyptian pound= 100 piaster).
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