If you thought the North Coast was just about sun, sand, and strategically timed sunglasses selfies - congratulations, you’ve been tragically underfed.

Scene Eats

Jun 21, 2025

Whether you’re beach-hopping or post-swim snacking, the North Coast’s food scene is coming in hot this summer with bold debuts, buzzy imports, and cult-favourite franchises. Here are the latest openings we’ve got our eye on—because summer calories don’t count.

BABEL

Marassi Marina

Beirut’s iconic fine-dining institution brings its Lebanese coastal flair to the shores of Sahel. Think opulent mezzes, seafood towers, and a high-gloss setting made for golden hour dinners.

SALT

Marassi Marina

The Dubai-born burger cult lands in Egypt with its signature sliders, beachside cool, and unapologetically messy vibes. Line up, it’s always worth it.

EL&N

Marassi Marina

London’s “most Instagrammable café” is now serving pink lattes and pistachio cake by the sea. Expect florals, fluff, and a side of selfie lighting.

LUNCH ROOM

Marassi Marina

This sleek Saudi Arabian concept is elevating daytime dining with elevated sandwiches, grain bowls, and fresh juices—all served in a space that feels more Milan than Marina.

AHWET ZEITOUNA

Marassi Marina

A nostalgic Lebanese café experience reimagined for the modern Sahel crowd. Shisha, board games, baladi charm, and views for days.

SANDWICHROOM

SODIC, Ras El Hekma

The cult Cairo sandwich bar brings its signature sauces and carb-loaded brilliance to the coast. If you know, you know.

MAYYAL

Mountain View, Ras El Hekma

An ode to Egyptian flavours with a modern twist, MAYYAL is serving up mezze, grills, and seaside elegance in equal measure.

COSTADORO COFFEE

O Mall, New Alamein

Turin’s heritage coffee house has landed, pouring rich Italian brews with a view. Espresso purists, this one’s for you.

PICKL

North Square Mall, El Alamein

Dubai’s smash-hit burger joint makes its Egypt debut with wagyu patties, loaded fries, and sauces you’ll want to bottle. Chaos and crunch in every bite.

SURF CLUB

SODIC, Ras El Hekma

Post-swim and pre-sunset, Surf Club is where Ras El Hekma’s good hair days and better playlists converge. Expect seafood towers, citrus cocktails, and the kind of crowd that makes you wish you wore nicer linen.

ARABICA

Marassi Marina

The name says coffee, but the vibe says sunset aperitivo. Arabica brings its minimalist Japanese roots and cult-fave brews to the Marina - iced Spanish latte in hand, linen shirt optional.

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