Zamalek, Giza

Zamalek, (Arabic: ????????; also called El-Gezira or The Island) is a district of Cairo encompassing an island on the Nile River. It is connected with the river banks through three bridges on the east and west side of the island. It has witnessed many phases of growth affected by many economical and political currents which led to a the crowding of the island and great reductions in its green areas. Zamalek along with Maadi and some parts of Mohandessin, Heliopolis and Garden City are considered Egypt's top class residential areas. Under Khedive Ismail the Island was called "Jardin de plantes" (garden of plants), because of its great collection of exotic plants shipped from all over the world. De la Chevalerie designed the island's landscaping and nurseries. On the east shore a kiosk was built for attending the island and supervising its development. The kiosk was updated later to a U-shaped summer mansion called the Gezira Palace, which today is a Marriot Hotel.

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