This was a perfect escape from the madness of Cario, after the bazaar we needed a tea and sit down in the sunshine. We enjoyed it so much we stayed for dinner. There are two restaurants with very comfy seating and lovely views. The park is open till 10pm. Getting a taxi from outside was east as people are being dropped off all the time. What a wonderful space.

So Incredibly wonderful Place in big city. Really amazing. Ten park jest spokojną i piękną ucieczką od ruchliwych ulic Kairu. Jest bardzo duży i ma wspaniały widok na miasto. W parku znajduje się także ładne jezioro i kilka dobrych restauracji. The Park includes more than two million trees and plants. It is situated in an excellent location with dazzling views, and the best shaded walkways. It has a large play area for children and families to appreciate their holiday and have a fantastic time. Al-Azhar Park covers a range of 80 acres of land, and it was named after the iconic Al-Azhar Mosque, the oldest surviving Fatimid landmark in Egypt. Al-Azhar Park is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. It is a place where people can relax, enjoy the scenery, and breathe fresh air.

The park is still one of my favorite destination in Cairo. The entry fees are still affordable to many persons. The gardens are still in a fine status but grassy areas need more care. Cleaning needs more efforts because of some visitors bad behaviors. The lake also needs more care. Generally, it is a very good place to visit and revisit and also not to be missed in Cairo.

Our guide was very proud of Al Azhar Park. Converted from a garbage dump by the Aga Khan it was opened in 2005. It is 72 acre park in Old Cairo with views of the Citadel with a lake and water features. In February the flowers weren't spectacular but the green space, so rare in Old Cairo, was. There is a fee to enter. The Islamic Cairo tours with their little golf cart depart here. We ate at Studio Misr with views over Old Cairo to the Cairo Citadel. I also bought a nice little cushion cover in one of their two discrete craft shops, credit cards accepted.

Visited on a sunny Tuesday afternoon and was surprised by the number of visitors. Perhaps showing how popular the park meanwhile has become. Compared to seven years ago when I went here for the first time nothing else has changed much. Efforts to keep the park clean are still tremendous, as many people still throw their garbage around (probably without knowing the park was once a garbage dump). Anyway, Al Azhar park is a wonderful place. Well maintained with many trees, shrubs and flowers, green grassy spaces to sit and relax. City noise is far away and there are nice views from a few hilltops. Restaurants were very busy. Entrance fee for foreigners 40 EGP

Plan was to visit for a couple of hours but spent over 5 hours!!! The peace and beauty was amazing. The skyline was amazing and so many different views available. I sat in the citadel restaurant which was stunning and the food was so cheap but delicious. Sat and read my book and took in views. Also lovely souvenir shop that you can leisurely look at , without pressure. The real action is at the other end of the park where they have a cafe. This is where the locals hang out. I went on a Friday and OHMG so many wedding couples and families come uptake pictures and celebrate. What a privilege to see local life playing out. Children playing, families having picnics and tourists mingling in was such a joy. Probably the best day out on this short trip. Do not miss out!!