Cinema Radio
Project in Numbers
Cinema Radio by Al Ismaelia
Area
Number of Tenants
Number of Floors
Acquired Date
Restoration Date
Project in Numbers
Cinema Radio by Al Ismaelia
Area
Number of Tenants
Number of Floors
Acquired Date
Restoration Date
History
The epitome of Downtown’s cosmopolitan past and present
One of Downtown Cairo’s most iconic landmarks, Cinema Radio embodies the city’s cosmopolitan spirit. Built in 1932 by architects Max Edrei, Garo Balyan, and Victor Salama, it originally featured Cairo’s largest theater screen. In the 1970s, it was divided into a cinema and a theater. Over the decades, its halls have premiered celebrated Egyptian films, hosted Umm Kulthum, and served as a backdrop for landmark boutiques.
The Process
Restoration Process
Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment acquired the building in 2009. The restoration was completed by 2015 and designed in collaboration with Hassan Abouseda Architects. Some of the most notable figures to fill the space since are Bassem Youssef with his show “Al Barnameg” in 2011, and TV talk show “Abla Fahita”. Currently, the building hosts multiple screenings and events, while also hosting office, retail, and F&B spaces.
The Process
Future Plans
In collaboration with Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment, GNK group will be introducing “Samara”, a “theatro” concept within the theater space at Cinema Radio by the end of 2026.
Events Highlights
Moments
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