Shubrā al Khaymah: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Shubra El Kheima, is the fourth-largest city in Egypt after Cairo, Giza and Alexandria. It is located in the Qalyubia Governorate along the northern edge of the Cairo Governorate.

Shubra El Kheima · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityShubrā al Khaymah+30°CClear · sunset 05:06 PMupdated 03:38 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map33

Exchange rateE£55.37per 1 $EGP — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026

Within two hours

al-Azhar Mosque≈ 30 min Ramses Station≈ 30 min Sultan Al-Muayyad Mosque≈ 30 min Cairo Opera House≈ 30 min Aqsunqur Mosque≈ 30 min Ben Ezra Synagogue≈ 35 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about Regional tensions (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism , crime , and health . Some areas have increased risk. The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to help dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be solely Egyptian citizens.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Shubrā al Khaymah: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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