Shopping

GENENA CITY theSHOPPING EXPERIENCE by Victoria Lewis

It promised to be the ultimate shopping experience, bringing together a vast range of retail outlets under one roof to deliver a sophisticated flavour to Sharm El Sheikh. With this in mind, I visited Genena City for the first time. I was expecting something reminiscent of City Stars in Cairo and although what I discovered was quite different I wasn’t disappointed. The first thing that occurred to me was the amount of space which the design of Genena affords. I arrived at 9pm and found it fairly quiet but as time drew on and the crowds increased, I quickly saw the benefit as the open spaces gave the impression it wasn’t as busy as it actually was. As a seasoned shopper who looks to the experience as well as the shops themselvesas of equal importance, this was a huge plus.

I wandered around with no particular agenda, rather to see what would reach out and grab me. I saw branches of chain stores I have been to in both Sharm and Cairo so felt instantly at home with the familiarity. As well as the chain stores, there were many independent fashion retailers offering a wide range of items from everyday beachwear, sports clothing and casual wear to the high end of retailers, offering a more sophisticated collection for those looking for something for a night out or special occasion.

One of the clever strategies I came across whilst going into stores is that many are divided into menswear, womenswear and children. This avoids the pacing up and down I normally find in European shopping centres where in most cases shops are specifically

targeted to just one of these categories. This meant that as I was shopping with my teenage nephew and pre-teen daughter, we all had something to go off and look for - and anyone with children will know is a life-saving feature that helps reduce the questions of “when is my turn” and the like; a huge 1-0 to Egyptian strategy there.

In typical Egyptian style, the store staff were only too happy to assist - whether it is looking for your chosen size or making suggestions based upon what you are wearing or have shopping bags to show where you have already been! This can and does take off the hassle of searching for what you need as, personallyI tend to become bored and disinterested if it looks like it’s turning into a chore more than a pleasurable experience.

Because of its grand appearance and pristine condition of surroundings, one could be forgiven for assuming Genena City is going to burn a large hole in your wallet. I’m happy to report this isn’t necessarily the case. The reality is that it is cross section of retailers to suit all budgets and tastes, which is really good news for residential customers as well as tourists.

One thing I did note was there are still a considerable amount of unoccupied units which when they were grouped together gave an almost deserted feel to certain parts of the centre. I was hoping to find at least one or two electrical item stores but so far these are lacking. Mobile phone stores were plentiful so maybe this will extend itself to a number of electrical retailers in time to come. I do feel confident and certainly hope in the future that these will eventually become occupied and become part of the vibrant array of shops that have already taken the opportunity to branch out within this very promising new development.

I wasn’t looking for anything in particular and in the true to form style, I emerged from the doors laden with bags from several different stores. I was however hoping to see a range of local, more traditional things to browse and buy and I was not disappointed. Scarves, branded sportswear and smart casual clothing pieces were in abundance and we came away with bags full of these! The relaxed approachand the great customer service means I will definitely be a regular visitor and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a visit to all, regardless of your budget, preferences or taste – this is a shopping centre that commands the use of the cliché; there is something here for everyone.

FASHION GIFTS

ELECTRONICS & STATIONARY MARKET PLACE FASHION SHOPS

AIR CON & SATELLITE

AL-ALAMYA SHARM

Kendly Mall – Jamak Mall In front of Egypt Air – 2nd floor, Office 6. Mob. 0100 22 88 037 0122 525 9900

ELECTRO HOUSE

Old Market tel/fax: 069 – 3664 800 mob: 0122 3158 883 Sales and service center.

ACCESSORIES AREENA SHOP

Assesorities, Bags IL Mercato Mall, Shop A 05 tel: 0100 6130 112 Open: 12.00 - 24.00

DA VINCI

Naama Center no. 277 & 323 Sultan Kaboss St. no. 22 & 33 Tiran Center no. 85 & 86

ALCOHOL

BRILIANT BEVERAGE SHOP

Alcohol & Beverage Old Sharm Market Tel. 069 366 06 10

DRINKIES

El Hadaba Tel. 19330

DUFRY

Duty Free – Terminal 2 – Airport

KARMA

Old Market facing City Center tel: 069 – 3661 969 Home delivery available.

MARRIOTT BEVERAGE COMPANY

Old Sharm Market Tel. 069 366 22 80

AIRLINE INFO

AIRPORT SHARM EL SHEIKH

El Salam Rd. – Nabq T. +2 069 362 33 057 +2 069 362 33 04

EGYPT AIR

Sharm Old Market tel: 069 – 3661 056/8/9 Call Center: 1717 from Mobiles Open: 9.00 – 21.00

THOMSON

Office: 069 366 1653

THOMAS COOK OVERSEAS LTD.

Inside Gafy Mall,Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3601 809 tel: 069 – 3601 808

APPLIANCES & FURNITURE

ABC DISPLAY-STORE FIXTURES

Shop 9, Kennedy Mall, Peace Road. tel: 069 920 5677 mob: 0122 451 66 61 abcsharm@hotmail.com www.abc-egypt.com

BTEC

Ritz Carlton Mall All major appliances from washing machines to flat screen TVs.

COCCOLE E COLORI

Di Barbara Orsi Teirah shop@ The Rock Hotel Hadaba – City council St. Mob: 01223234534 Call for appointment

DIVANO

La Strada, Nabq Kitchen and home furniture mob: 0122 396 6926 0122 45 84 122 0100 616 7846 Open: 12.00 – 23.00 www.divanoegypt.com

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P H A S E O N E A L L S O L D O U T , NOW LAUNCHING PHASE TWO F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N CALL 16537

Office: Horus mall, second floor, hadaba, sharm el sheikh, www.sunnybeachsharm.com facebook.com/royalsunnybeach

INTERIOR MOTIVES

Viva Mall – Peace Road Tel. 069 366 5714

IN & OUT FURNITURE

La Strada Mall, Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh Hot Line 16663 Mob. 0106 000 6337 0122 122 6027 www.inoutfurniture.com

KIAN FURNITURE

Il Mercato - Hadaba Mob. +2 0106 55 444 89

MIAC

Naama Bay Tel. +2 069 360 2127 Mob. 0100 791 2222 www.miac-eg.com

ORIENTAL WEAVERS

Peace Road, In front of Sharm El Sheikh Hospital Tel. 069 920 58 74 – 5 - 6 www.orientalweavers.com

PRINT SHOP

Il Mercato - Hadaba Mob. +2 01000 3700 91 +2 0100 342 4838 Tel. 069 920 5708 / 19 printshopssh@gmail.com

ST FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES

Head Offices: Peace RoadRoyal Gate Mall, Shop #’s.25 - 26 Next to South Sinai Hospital ST Furniture inquiries 01006344593 Email: Sally@ stpropertyservices.net www.stpropertyservices. net

SWEET DREAMS

Tel: 010 978 22 727 Genena city, Shop 1115 Sweetdreams1115@gmail. com For textile and lining

SHARM TEXTILE CENTRE

Naama Bay, Halomy Street, in front of Genena Mall Open from 11 am till 11 pm Tel: 010 28641955 011 11112739 010 15757771

WOODHOUSE

Shahd Village – Peace Road – Naama Bay Mob. 0100 176 9003 sales@newwoodhouse.com

BANKS & MONEY TRANSFER

ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK

tel: 069 – 3600 125/7

(ABC) – EGYPT

tel: 069 – 3603 742/3 fax: 069 – 3603 741

AHLY UNITED BANK

Oriental Resort Hotel – Nabq Bay Tel. 069 3710 571 / 572 Fax. 069 371 0264

ALEXANDRIA BANK

Tel. 069 366 03 55 / 6 / 8

BARCLAYS BANK

Mob. 01000 1212 16

BANQUE DU CAIRE

Banks Area – Um El Sid Hill Tel. 069 36624 79

BANQUE MISR

tel: 069 – 3660 508

EMIRATES NBD

Criss Resort Naama Bay tel: 012 – 77 03 131 fax: 069 – 3660 804 tel: 069 – 3603 872/3 fax: 069 – 3603 874

COMMERCIAL INTERNATIONAL (CIB)

tel: 069 – 3601 571/602 genena city ground floor

CREDIT AGRICOLE EGYPT

tel: 069 – 3601 424

HSBC EGYPT

tel: 069 – 3600 614/5

NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT

tel. 069 360 03 37

NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI

Naama Bay Tel. 069 360 26 94

QNB

Naama Bay Mall Tel. 069 360 16 68

PIRAEUS BANK EGYPT

Salah el Din St. – Um el Sid Hill Tel. 069 366 53 25

SUEZ CANAL BANK

Tel. 069 360 07 25

THOMAS COOK

tel: 069 – 3601 808

WESTERN UNION

Rosetta Hotel tel. 069 360 22 22

KIDS & EDUCATIONAL ETC

ALEF BOOKSTORES

Il Mercato Tel: +2010 000 266 27

KARAKEEB SHOP

KIDS EDUCATIONAL TOYS AND BOOKS Genena City Shop Number 1033 Phone: 01068267775- 01221122632

ELECTRONICS & STATIONARY

BTEC

Beside HSBC Hot Line : 19966 Tel. 069 366 5593 Mob. 0100 818 25 48

IMEDIA

2 Zoo St.-Behind ElWatania Gas Station Tel.: 069-3666766 010 260 95959

RADIO SHACK

Mall 8, Naama Bay Hadaba Center tel/fax: 069 – 3601 152 Popular international chain with a big choice of electric accessories, phones, TV & Audio equipment and connections.

RAPIDO

Mob. 0106 554 0667 22 Pyramids Mall, Sharm Elyzee St. next to Vodafone Tel. 069 3666 079 Mob. 0106 55 23 858

SAMA MEGA

Shop No. 113 Delta Sharm tel:002 0100 970 628 www.megasama.com msafwat@megasama.com Computer Hardware & Software Repair

SMART SOLUTION

Kennedy Mall - Next to South Sinai Hospital - Sharm El Sheikh Mob: 002 010 90 200 807 E-mail: smart. solution2000@yahoo.com

CAR & MOTORBIKE RENT

AVIS CAR RENTAL

Morgana Mall, Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3602 400, 069 – 3600 979 Open: 8.00 – 13.00 / 17.00 – 22.00

CRC

Naama Bay,Mall 8, No.12, beside Carrfoure tel: 01001811035

EURO CAR

112 delta sharm- +2 01004333349 zikinio@hotmail.com

EUROPCAR

Rosetta Hotel peace road Namma Bay

+2 01066611021 +2 01006690316 sharm@europcar-egypt. com

SAFARI CLUB

Hadaba - El Khan Mall Office (9) tel: 01090050018/19 info@sinaiclub.net

CAR SALES & SERVICE

IMEX EID RAGHEB

Rowaysat tel: 069 – 3664033 - 010 0566 8080 Authorised Renault & Kia service center and the ultimate Jeep specialist in Sharm

BRIDGESTONE

Peace Road near Mobil Gas Station tel: 069 – 3662 273 Sales and service outlet for tires

EIGCO TOYOTA

Rowaysat tel: 069 – 3664 900/901 Full service and Toyota authorised center and dealership

EL MASRIA

Aida Street, Hadaba tel: 069 – 3660 796 tel: 069 – 3665 837 hotline: 19095

SHARM AUTOMOTIVE

Peace Road next to Mobil Gas Station tel: 069 – 3663 900 Open: 9.00 – 21.00 Sat/ Thur Authorized service center for Opal, Chevrolet, and General Motors.

COURRIER SERVICES

ARAMEX

Mall 8, Second floor Tel. 069 3665 305 Mob. 0100 3422 154

DHL

Hotline:16345..Naama bay, el salam road, Sunshine Mall, Shop no. 35 from 10 AM till 6 PM.. Friday and Saturday off

EMS COURIERS

Tel. 069 360 05 18

EL ZAFER

Old Market Tel. 069 366 1135

FEDERAL EXPRESS

Tel. 069 360 02 00

MIDDLE EAST COURIER

Tel. 069 366 30 75

FASHION SHOPS

ADIDAS SPORTS WEAR

Genena city Mall

AL EMBRATOR

Cotton home wear and underwear IL Mercato Mall, Shop A05 tel: 0100 2215 719 Open: 12.00 - 24.00

CONCRETE

Casual wear & Suits for men. Kids section IL Mercato Mall beside Lotto tel: 0122 4976673 - 0109 8200875 Genena Mall : Shop Number 2087

DALYDRESS

Casual wear, Classic wear for women and men IL Mercato Mall, Shop 9B1 tel: 0100 2159 377 Genena City Mall : Shop Number 2085 Open: 12.00 - 24.00

MOBACO COTTON

Casual Wear IL Mercato Mall tel: 069 3666 331 Naama Bay (after Pacha) tel: 069 3600 407 open:14.00 - 24.00

RAVIN JEANS WEAR

Casual wear, Jeans IL Mercato Mall tel: 0111 5861187 gennna City Mall : Shop Number 2064 open: 11.00 - 24.00

FLOWERS

SINAI FLOWERS

Um El Sid Mob. 0122 2111 164

FIORISTA

El Faraana Mall In front of Mercato Mob. 069 366 0963 Artificial plants and pots

DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA

A2Z ADVERTISING

Mob.: 010 90 666 849 a2z.agency@gmail.com

DIMENSION FOR MULTIMEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

Tel: 010 9999 0663 zaki@dimensionsharm.com www.dimensionsharm.com For multimedia and professional sound recording

COLORFUL DESIGNS

Kendy Area, Mall 7 Peace Road Mob.: 012 2163 3873 Office : 069 366 11 36 e-mail: info@ colorfuldesigns.net

ONLINE GATE

web Services and online Advertising mail:info@online-gate.com +2 010 2333 8850

REBEL MEDIA

Media Production DSLR CINEMATOGRPHY facebook.com/ rebelmediaegypt tel:012 7166 8822

SHARMER ARTIST

Since 1999 Tel. 069 3666626 Mob. 0100490990

HEALTH & BEAUTY

ANTI AGE CENTER

Sunny Lakes Mall Tel:+201064643699

GOLDEN SPA

El Khan Mall (next to II Mercato) Open: from 9am to 9pm tel: 010 9555 9008 010 9555 9005

GOLDEN FINGERSA

Mobile: 01280333360- 01006144929 Men saloon Delta sharm, Shop # 142, Open from 10 am to 2 am, all week days.

SAN STEPHANO

Delta Sharm Tel. 069 366 0212 Ext. 8152

SKE SAVOY BEAUTY SALON

tel: 069 – 3602 500 Open: 10.00am – 9.00pm Wellness Center and Spa: facilities including Sauna, Jacuzzi and Steam Bath in addition to a wide range of body massages as well as a variety of facial treatments.

VANITA

Naama Bay, Halomy Street, in front of Genena Mall Open From 12 to 10

VENERA BEAUTY CENTER & SPA

Horus mall, Sharm Elysee St. Hadaba Mob. 0127 1333 111 0122 8997 766

Neat and elegant interior, providing highly professional hair and cosmetics brands to meet the top requirements for products and service quality. Nail Treatment, Body Treatment, Body Art and Make Up

HOSPITALS & DOCTORS

1ST CARE MEDICAL SERVICE

Medical centers. Specialised Clinics. Dental Clinics. Hot Line tel: +20125 628202 www.first-care.net Delta Sharm Resort Medical Clinic:

NABQ DENTAL CLINIC DR.AHMED SHERIF

La strada mall 2nd floor Mob. 01000 546 900 01000 547 900 dentist.ahmed.sherif@ gmail.com

CONNY LAMMERS

Nabqa osteopathy A unique set of very focused manual techniques that address pain, dysfunction, disease and disability. cal: 0106 795 9016 for appointment.

CITY CLINIC- DENTAL CLINIC

El Mashrabeia Mall, Il Mercato St., El Hadaba Mob. 01111 353 7023 www.cityclinic-eg.com dentist@cityclinic-eg.com

DR. ADEL TAHER

Consultant diving Hyperbaric medicine Mob. 0122 212 4292

DR. MAURICE FAHMY

English General Medical Practioner South Sinai Hospital Tel. 069 3666 020 Mob. 0122 9777 073

DR. VICTOR SAMY

Psychiatrist & Neurology Mob. 0122 310 9211

DURA LAB

Fully automatic lab tel/fax: 069 – 3666 161 Mob. 0100 95 02 295 lab@duracaregroup.com

HYPERBARIC MEDICAL CENTRE

(Recompression Chamber) tel: 069-3660 922/3 Mob. 0122 212 42 92 0122 333 13 25 Sharm El Sheikh Tel. 069 366 0922 / 3

NAAMA CLINIC DR. NAZEEH MOAWAD

Medical Consultant Rosa mall, beside 247 Mob. 010 65 70 8308 naamaclinic@gmail.com

SHARM LAB

Delta Sharm resort villa 22 Tel: +2069 3660216 ext: 2242

SOUTH SINAI HOSPITAL

Kennedy Mall, Peace Road Open 24 Hours 7 Days Tel. 069 3666 020 / 30 / 40 Mob. 0100 04 3666 1 / 2 0122 00035 33 info@southsinaihospital. com www.southsinaihospital. com

SHARM DENTAL CLINIC

Mall 8, Naama Bay Dr. Hassan El Sharkawy tel: 069 – 3602 302 mob: 0122 12 06 078

SINAI CLINIC

Banks St. – Hadaba Tel. 01281999938 Fax. 069 3666 854

ST.PETER MEDICAL SERVICES

Dr: Ashraf Samy Hot line: 010 900 50500 Emergency, Trauma and Specialized Clinics X-Ray, Ultrasound, ECG, oxygen, etc…24/7 Highly equipped ICU Ambulance car under call * Delta Sharm Medical Center - Building 75 Tel: 01282018045 – Ext. 70

* Tropitel Naama bay clinic Tropical Naama bay hotel The only 24/7 Hours clinic in Naama bay area Tel: 01004083043 Laguna Medical Center Tel: 01000306671

VITA CLINIC

Dental, body & soul 01090770604- 01203300256 46619 b2 zoo st. El Hdaba

LAWYERS

KHALID ALBADRY LAWYER

Genena city Mall Mob. 0100 5112523 0100 933 5554

HASSAN EL SANGRY LAWYER

Tel. 069 377 4155 Mob. 0100 186 7652

FM LAW OFFICE

Mob. 0100178885 01211377797

NBC

Nabil Bamieh, MBA Business Consultant and Financial Advisor

Tel. 069 366 43 13 10 am to 6 pm, closed Friday

MOBILE PROVIDERS ETISALAT

Il Mercato Sun Shine Naama Bay Tel. 0111 250 6102

MOBINIL

Il Mercato Naama Bay Tel. 0122 322 382

VODAFONE

Il Mercato Naama Bay, Radio Schack Mall 8 - Tel. 069 360 1152

OPTICS BARAKA OPTICS

Sun Glasses, optics - IL Mercato Mall, Shop A3 tel: 0100 002 9566 Open: 12.00 - 24.00

OMERA OPTICS & SUNGLASSES

Old Market, shop no. 106, Tiran Mall Mob. 0100 7271 251

RODANA OPTICS

Naama Bay, Plaza Mall Tel. 069 360 13 04

PHARMACY

AMR PHARMACY

Sharm Trade Center Mall, Naama Bay Mob. +2 0100 545 44 92 Open 24 Hours El Salam Hotel Mob. 0100 751 3369 0100 393 5104

ASHRAF PHARMACY

Beside El Haram Hospital, El Nour District Tel. 069 366 3980 Open hours 9 am / 2 am

EL-EZABY

Il Maercato – Hadaba Tel. 069 366 525 6 069 366 548 9 069 366 548 6 Mob. 0122 16 16 130 24 hours – Free Delivery Al Khan - Nabq Tel. 069 920 548 6 069 920 548 7 Mob. 0122 16 16 190 Home delivery service available

LITTLE HAVANA PHARMACY

Naama Bay, Halomy Street, in front of Genena Mall Opens 24hr / Delivery: 012 287 0006

MINA PHARMACY

Delta Sharm Tel. 069 366 0830 Ext. 2355

NADA PHARMACY

Gate 2 – Old Sharm Tel. 069 366 0914

OMAR & OMAR

Maritim Shops – Naama Bay Tel. 069 3600 830 Maritim Hotel – Naama Bay Tel. 069 3600 960 Hilton Fayrouz Naama Bay Tel. 069 360 3766 7 days per week. Medecine plus a wide variety of cosmetics. Local and imported brands (i.e. Avon, Oriflame).

TOWA PHARMACY

El Hadaba (Management) Tel / Fax 366 04 47 Gazia – El Hadaba Tel. 366 43 88 Sinai Clinic Pharmacy Tel. 3666 850 Hay El Nour Tel. 366 43 50 Savoy Hotel Tel. 360 5000 City Center -Old Market tel: 069 – 3660 686 Open 24 hours. Towa Pharmacy,Naama Bay in front of Bus Stop tel: 069 – 3600 779 Open: 10.00 – 2.00

PETS

ANIMAL PLANET

Dahab Mall ,Hadaba, first floor - shop number 31 Mob: 010 939 64260 0111 83 154 98 from 12 PM to 5 PM

from 7 PM to 11 PM Friday off

DR. ALBERT GABRA

Rowaissat Mob. 0100 706 7508

MAY’S PET SHOP

Gazia Mall, Ground Floor Under El Sheikh Abd Allah Super Market, Hadaba. tel: 069-3665162 012 2311 5716 012-23115045 Open: 11 am-3pm / 5pm -10 pm

MIRO’S PET SHOP

44 Tiran Center, Old Market. tel: 0122 7385 881 Open from 12.00 - 12.00 Sells a vast selection of Dog and Pet food, at affordable prices. Full aquatic store and pet accessorises.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

L’ECOLE FRANCAISE DE SHARM EL SHEIKH

French School tel: 069 – 3665 892 Mob. 0128 88 70 757 fax: 018 – 88 70 757 www.ecolefrancaisesharm. com

ST. JOSEPH’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Bank Street, Hadaba Mob. 01000 3111 22 0100 2103 173 sjis_sharm@yahoo.com

SHARM BRITISH SCHOOL

Halomy St. Naama Bay Mob. 0100 04 64 175 Open: 8.00 – 3.00pm Sunday - Thursday. office@sharmbritishschool. com www.sharmbritishschool. com

SHARM EL SHEIKH COLLEGE

Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3603 780 Mob. 0100 17 53 226 tel: 069 – 3660 400

REAL ESTATE EDAR

Sharm@e-dar.com Tel: (002) 01008977977

Www.edarsharmelsheikh. com

HARMONY ESTATES

Sales office next door to Chili’s Restaurant Naama Bay. Property inquiries 002- 01018644949 www.harmonyestateagents. com info@ harmonyestateagents.com

HAVANNA VILLAGE

Naama Bay, Halomy Street, in front of Genena Mall More information and Reservations: 01124444504

ELITE PROPERTIES

tel: +2 0 101 9424 220 +2 0 101 9424 221 Office № 9 Sierra Resort Mall, Nabq Bay www.lagunavistaresidence. com www.elitepropertysharm. com

REALTY SEA VIEW

Agenzia Immobiliare 214-A, Naama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh info@realtyseaview.com www.realtyseaview.com tel: 0106 2190 051 To make an appointment and for more information please call or email us.

SHARM EL SHEIKH REAL ESTATE

Sharm El Sheikh Real Estate offices 5/6/7, Amwaj Hotel Shopping Arcade, Peace Road,Nabq ,41669 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Working hours 10 AM till 6 PM (Friday off) www.sharmelsheikhrealestate. com coordinator@ sharmelsheikhrealestate.com Tel: 002-0122-7676650

SHARM STARS REAL

ESTATE Naama Bay, Sunshine Resort, Office 26 , Tel: 011-186-89888 010-655-46267 info@sharmstars.com www.sharmstars.com

SEARCH AND RESCUE - SAR 24/7 emergency line + 2 (0) 122 313 41 58