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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al-Azhar Mosque≈ 30 min Pyramid of Khafre≈ 40 min

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

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

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Updated information about entry requirements and regional tensions ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

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

terrorism
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Updated to reflect a change in Travel Advisory level. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula due to terrorism . The Western Desert due to risk to safety and security unless traveling with a professionally licensed tour company.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

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

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