Zamalek: The Development Model {Urban Orchestra}
Article Pic Location and Overview Gezira El Zamalek is situated at the heart of Cairo and is considered one of its most prestigious districts. The district occupies a central position on an island in the Nile River, with a total area of nearly 600 feddans. Origin of the Name There has long been debate about the meaning of the word Zamalek . Some argue that the name is derived from the Albanian term “Zemlik,” which refers to a primitive bamboo-hut settlement. Others maintain that it comes from an Arabic word meaning “landholder,” referencing the possession of property and suggesting the historically high social status of many of its inhabitan...
