Zamalek is an affluent district located on an island in Cairo, Egypt. Geologically part of the Nile River's west bank, it was separated by the Bahr al-A'ma canal in the 19th century. The northern portion of the island is primarily residential, while the southern two-thirds consist of sports grounds and public gardens. Zamalek is connected to the mainland via four bridges: Qasr El Nil Bridge, Galaa Bridge, 15 May Bridge, and 6th October Bridge.
1924: Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace
In 1924, Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace was built and it is now the Museum of Islamic Ceramics.
1983: Official Qism Name
In 1983, the official qism name for the entire island became Zamalek.
2017: 2017 Census
In 2017, a census counted 14,946 residents in the island's four shiakhas.
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