Some of the larger hotels in Cairo and its environs have excellent kitchens serving the best cosmopolitan dishes. In the centre of Cairo, American-style snack bars are also spreading.
Restaurants have waiter service, with table service for bars.
Although Egypt is a Muslim country, alcohol is available in cafe style bars and good restaurants. There is nightlife in Luxor and Aswan, including barbecues along the Nile. Jewellery, spices, copper utensils and Coptic cloth are some of the special items. There are also modern shopping centres available. During Ramadan, hours vary, with shops often closing on Sunday as well.