Montazah Royal Gardens
Though the gardens are a part of the more than three hundred and fifty acre grounds of the large royal home known as the muntazah palace, the montazah royal gardens take up more than half of the property. montazah royal gardens are situated along the shore as well, which means access to the lovely beaches and warm mediterranean sea waters nearby. the montazah royal gardens are a bit unique where city parks and public spaces are concerned as they are rigorously landscaped, and well-stocked with benches and wading or swimming pools that are open for the public to enjoy.
cruising
Hire a boat and go cruising at Ras el-Tin.
Also in Montazah, Montazah Water Sports, provide various water sports, from waterskiing to wake-boarding, even Banana Boat and Donuts.
walk
Have a long walk by the beautiful Corniche by the Mediterranean Sea.
Sunbathe
At the maa'moura beach or montazah beach. during summer the beaches are packed with egyptian tourists, parasols and plastic chairs and it will cost le 5 2008 to get in. at this time the sand and water may have some throwaway plastic floating around. some areas charge le 20 and it will get you more space.
Alexandria Stadium or Harras El-Hedoud Stadium
Attend an Egyptian League soccer game. Alexandria teams are: El-Ittihad, El-Olympi, Harras El-Hedoud, and Smouha. Seat can vary from 25 LE - 500 LE depending on the section of seating. There are 4 sections of seating: VIP, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree. If you are a foreigner I recommend to sit in the VIP section to avoid harassment from hardcore fans.
Alexandria has a tiny industrial section, mainly centered around the natural gas industry. A few expatriates work in this section. This section is increasing now as many new factories are built in Borg el Arab.
Other than that, there are some but not many international schools that employ expatriate teachers. Generally they pay less than the much more lucrative educational section in Cairo.
Alexandria has got quite a large number of language schools. You can find girls-only, boys-only and mixed schools. Also international certificates -like the IGCSE or the American SAT I and SAT II- could be completed in most of these schools. Moreover, study is available in English, French and also German.
Casino Austria of Egypt -B CP W
The casino austria of egypt is open to foreigners only. it is also known as the el-salamlek palace casino. games include blackjack, roulette, punto banco, slot machines and caribbean stud poker. the casino austria of egypt is located at the el-salamlek palace hotel in alexandria.
Sports
swimming
Go swimming in the Country Club or Lagoon Resort, in front of Carrefour.
Smouha Sporting Club
International Hockey Stadium, many swimming pools, a number of soccer fields, two running tracks and many more. Members and guests only.
dive
Rent scuba gear from Alexandra Dive (http://www.alexandra-dive.com/) and dive through the East Harbour's ancient remains. Be prepared for poor visibility, nonexistent safety procedures and total disregard for historical artifacts though.
dancing
Go dancing at the Centre Rezodanse - Egypte downtown Alexandria, 15 Sezostris Street, in front of Banque du Caire. This cultural centre offers regular classes in Ballet, Flamenco, Contemporary dance and Egyptian Folkloric Dance. Special workshops with guest teachers are also available, as well as punctual cultural happenings exhibitions, book signing, .... Tamarin Centre Kafr Abdou Street, next to Concrete Shop offers regular dance and fitness sessions Salsa, Tango, Aerobics, Fitness, Yoga, etc.. Both centres offer a wide range of activities suitable for adults and children.
Alexandria Sporting Club
Built in 1898 and used during the British occupation, the Alexandria Sporting Club is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Egypt. Today, the golf course stands on 97 feddans, 97 percent of which constitutes the total club area. It is a flat course with tricky bunkers and can be played by beginners as well as experts. The club also features four restaurants, the Club House Restaurant being the most luxurious, and the Happy Land restaurant serving the children's playground. It also offers party catering.
Bookshops
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Bookshop
El shatby. open daily 9am to 7pm. the bookshop attached to the library. good for general and tourist literature in different languages.
Alexandria's old town has the largest density of bookshops and booksellers in the Arab world possibly with the exception of Beirut. A particular treat is a long line of pavement booksellers on Nabi Danyal Street, opposite the French Cultural Centre. See also below in "Buy".
Book Center of Alexandria
General egyptian book organization, 49 saad zaghloul st. telephone: 482-2925. books in english, arabic, french and german and low priced school books.
Al Ahram
10 horreya st. telephone: 483-4000.
Ramada Bazaar Bookshop
Ramada renaissance hotel. telephone: 549-0935. open daily 9 am to midnight.
Diwan
El shatby. recently opened branch of popular egyptian chain. comprehensive english and arabic, fiction and non-fiction. cafe.
Cinemas
Royal Alexandria
address: fouad street, downtown, alexandria; 012 2275493/4, this movie theater in alexandria is owned by the same people who run the renaissance theaters in cairo. there are three screens, with surround sound and all options. midnight shows are daily.
Al-Amirate Cinema -B W
address: montazah palace, p. o. box 258, alexandria; +20-35-477999, enjoy with us the best of movies with dinner in a splendid atmosphere of elegance and luxury in al-amirate cinema. the cinema is located at the el-salamlek palace hotel in alexandria.
Cineplex ... green plaza semouha .. 10 screens .. tickets price 25 LE ... 3D movies avaliable