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Evening

Golden Hour at Chatby

Catch the last warm light of day from the ancient necropolis, then head to a nearby rooftop for shisha and dinner as the city lights up.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 16:19

    Dekka

    Start with a coffee at Dekka. It is a short walk from the necropolis and open late, so you can grab a drink and settle in before the evening rush.

  2. 17:04

    Chatby Necropolis

    Walk up to the Chatby Necropolis. This historic site offers high ground and clear views toward the west. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon to catch the final golden light.

  3. 17:39

    Lail

    Head to Lail, a rooftop café near Al Shalalat Gardens. The sky will be dark, but the spot is perfect for shisha and a relaxed drink as you transition from the historic site to the evening's social scene.

  4. 18:04

    Crave

    Finish with dinner at Crave. This international restaurant is very close to your previous spot and stays open late, making it an easy end to the night.

Local tip

The walk from the necropolis to the gardens area is short, but the streets can get busy in the evening. Keep an eye on traffic when crossing.

Check before you go

  • Dekka is open until 23:00.
  • Crave is open until 00:30.
  • Lail is open until 04:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Alexandria (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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