Íæż½ã½ã

Hi Cheryl,

my first impression in the 1980s was great. Nice people, always welcome at any place, and I'd really visited all areas in Cairo, the nice and the poor. The Egyptian Pound LE has had a good value, not like today. I appreciated mostly the food and the Nile River with its water taxis. I was working around "tanash" as a construction engineer for the government of Egypt. I was living in Mohandesseen near the "Shooting club". Very nice area!

After around a half year I met my actual wife in Shubra and was invited to visit the family in Upper Egypt, Assiut/Sedfa, which was very impressive! Great area, in some parts I felt myself 2000 years back in history.

Actually I'm staying most of the winter time in Shubra and traveling around the country, such as Upper Egypt, Red Sea and Alexandria. Mostly by private transport or by train. I stopped driving around four years ago, because its more comfortable to use UBER, Metro, Taxi or Tuctuc. Everything works fine. Still enjoying people, neighbours, traders and much more. And I'm loving the family around us. They are spread all around Egypt. By the way, I'm speaking fluently arabic, which in fact is very helpful if you are living in Egypt.

A short advice to foreigners in Geneal: never ask any Egyptian about the way to any destination. Forget it!

Best regards

Hello Cheryl,                                                                                                                                                                I’m Egyptian and have been living in Hurghada since 2004, working closely with both locals and expats. Over the years I’ve seen how Egypt has become one of the most welcoming places for people who want to settle here.

First Impressions:

Most expats I meet tell me their first impression is how warm and friendly Egyptians are. Life by the Red Sea has a very relaxed pace compared to Europe, which makes it attractive for retirement or second homes.

Challenges & Advice:

Of course, moving to a new country always has challenges — especially around the legal side of property ownership or residency visas. My advice is to always work with trusted professionals who can guide you through the process smoothly.

Integration & Community:

It’s not difficult to integrate here. There are active expat groups, events, and a big community in Hurghada and Sahl Hasheesh. Egyptians are known for their hospitality, so it’s easy to make local friends too.

Egypt is Welcoming for Íæż½ã½ãs:

-Affordable cost of living and property prices compared to Europe.

-Clear and straightforward residency visa if you buy property.

-A growing international community.

-Warm weather, stunning sea, and a safe lifestyle.

As an Egyptian lawyer and the owner of a real estate and legal services company in Hurghada, I help many expats find their dream homes here safely and legally. My goal is always to make newcomers feel confident and comfortable about their move.

Egypt has a lot to offer, and with the right guidance, you’ll quickly feel at home.

Best regards,

Ahmed El Bedihy