Happy Wednesday! You’re mid-way through the week, so let’s finish strong and make it count! 💪 It’s a grind, but we’re all out here pushing forward like champs! 🫡

First up: a heartwarming story you need to hear—this taxi driver found EGP 8 Million and returned it to its rightful owner. 🧡✨ A reminder that honesty and kindness still go a long way!

And the weekend’s looking extra exciting with these 10 events that will make your weekend unforgettable. 🎉 From live performances to festivals and foodie vibes, we’ve got all the details to help you plan the ultimate getaway! 🌟

LOVIN LISTS

Weekend Covered: These 10 Events Will Make Your Weekend Extra Fun!

• What’s up, peeps? The weekend is almost here, and you know what that means! Lovin Cairo’s most awaited weekend events list! From farmers’ markets to classical concerts and nostalgic parties, this list has everything your heart desires! So, get ready to wind off, and blow some steam!

  10- 3enabb at Taratsa

  Ready to dance your heart out and blow off some steam? 3enabb’s got you covered! The Shaabi singer is ready to rock Taratsa’s stage with some of his energizing tunes!

  📍 Location: Taratsa, Zamalek

  Date: December 17th

  Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM

  Reservation: Reserve your spot through WhatsApp: +201017740000 +201016690000

9- Mahmoud El Leithy, Oxana and Martin

Get ready to vibe to some of Mahmoud El Leithy’s iconic music that gets anyone dancing! Residing as Egypt’s king of Shaabi music, Mahmoud El Leithy’s music has been the go-to to get a party ignited!

📍 Location: The London, Cairo

Date: December 17th

Time: 10:00 PM 3:00 AM

Reservation: Reserve your spot through this number +20 102 221 0010 / +20 112 000 4652.

8- Arkan’s Farmer Market:

Supporting local brands is the new It thing in Egypt- and if you’re looking to support local agricultural practices, then Arkan’s Farmers’ Market is the place for you! This year’s farmers market comes with a Christmas theme to make your shopping extra special!

📍 Location: Arkan, El Sheikh Zayed

Date: December 13-22

Time: 11 AM 9 PM

Reservation: Open to all

7- Omar Khairat

Get ready to be enchanted by the musical brilliance of Omar Khairat! Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a legendary artist as he brings his most iconic compositions to life in an unforgettable evening of pure musical magic. ✨🎶

📍 Location: Cairo Opera House

Date: December 17

Time: 8 PM

Reservation: You can book your tickets through this website

6- Massar Egbari and Sara Moullablad

Cairo Jazz Club 610 is back with another #WednesdayNightLive that will blow your mind! From Massar Egbari’s enchanting tunes to Sara’s mesmerizing and captivating voice!

📍 Location: Cairo Jazz 610, El Sheikh Zayed

Date: December 18

Time: N/A

Reservation: Reach out to Cairo Jazz 610 on FB or through their website to book your spot.

5- Mahmoud El Essily and Bahaa Sultan:

Bahaa Sultan and Mahmoud El Essily are joining forces to bring their electric vibes to El Malahy! With their captivating music, the two artists will make your night unforgettable! Head to El Malahy on December 19th for spectacular live performances by the two mega artists!

📍 Location: El Malahy, Sokhna Road

Date: December 19

Time: Starts at 9

Reservation: You can book your tickets through this website

4- Ali El Helbawy:

Get ready to be enchanted by Ali El Helbawy’s captivating voice! The singer will serenade the crowds of El Sawy Cultural Wheel on December 20th.

📍 Location: El Sawy Culture Wheel, El Zamalek

Date: December 20

Time: Starts at 8 PM

Reservation: You can book your tickets through this website

3- Ruby and Hakim:

Ready to see Open Air Mall’s stage get rocked? The Mall’s Winter Music Festival will be presenting Egypt’s favorites Ruby and Hakim!

📍 Location: Open Air Mall, Madinty

Date: December 20

Time: Starts at 7 PM

Reservation: You can book your tickets through this website

2- ’90s Flashback’ ft. Tata & Bubblegum Kol:

Cairo Jazz 610 is bringing back some of your favorite nostalgic tunes with their 90’s Flashback next Friday! Beginning on a strong note, 610 got no one other than Tata on the decks to set the perfect tone for a night of retro vibes! They will be followed by Bubblegum Kollective to deliver a throwback set filled with all the classics your heart aches for!

📍 Location: Cairo Jazz 610, El Sheikh Zayed

Date: December 20

Time: N/A

Reservation: Reach out to Cairo Jazz 610 on FB or through their website to book your spot.

1- Palm Hills Food Market:

Prepare to have your bellies stuffed with some culinary wonders at Palm Hills’ food market! With their iconic picnic-themed markets, what’s a better way to spend your weekend if not feasting on some delicious munchies? The food market begins this weekend? and guess what, it will stay around for almost a month!

📍 Location: Palm Hills October, 6th of October City, Giza

Date: December 21- January 25th

Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reservation: Open to everyone

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• Winter vibes incoming! 🧥✨ If you thought it was already winter, think again—it’s officially starting December 21! 🗓️

• When surgery turns into a jungle adventure 🌿🦁! These docs took creativity to the next level, and our little Tarzan is ready to swing into the OR like a champ!

LOVIN COMMUNITY

Nobility In Action! This Taxi Driver Found EGP 8 Million And Returned It Back To Its Owner!

In a world where tales of lost money usually end with someone doing a celebratory dance, one Egyptian taxi driver has raised the bar for honesty and integrity. Imagine stumbling upon a jaw-dropping EGP 8 million—yes, you read that right—and instead of heading for an island vacation, you decide to track down the rightful owner. That’s exactly what this hero did, and the story has taken the internet by storm.

A taxi driver stumbled upon a whopping EGP 8 million and he didn’t think twice before tracking down its rightful owner

It was just another day for our everyday hero, cruising the streets in his taxi, until he discovered a staggering EGP 8 million. For context, that’s a small fortune capable of flipping lives upside down in a single moment. While most of us would probably sit there in disbelief, this driver didn’t think twice.

In his quest to reunite the cash with its rightful owner, the taxi driver turned to the internet. Because when in doubt, Facebook is always a great idea. He posted about the lost money, and his post exploded! Thousands of reactions and comments flooded in as the story spread like wildfire across Egypt. People were intrigued, amazed, and rallying behind the search.

Soon enough, the internet worked its magic, and the owner of the EGP 8 million was found!

What happened after that is the real shocker!

Now here comes the real jaw-dropper. Blown away by the taxi driver’s integrity, the grateful owner offered him a reward of EGP 1 million. Most people would’ve probably accepted it with happy tears streaming down their faces.

But not this guy. In an incredible display of values, he refused the reward altogether, insisting on doing the right thing without expecting anything in return. Yes, you heard that right: not a single pound was taken!

And of course… the internet had to react

The story stirred up a whirlwind of reactions online. Some people couldn’t believe the story was even real—because how often do you hear about someone turning down a life-changing sum of money? Others debated whether he should’ve accepted the reward. They think it was well-deserved for his noble actions.

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