Arabeya currently consists of three branches, two of which are located in downtown Cairo and the other in the Mohandseen district of Cairo.  Cairo’s downtown is famous for its hustle and bustle, but also for its reputation as the epicenter of culture in Cairo.  Known as ‘wust il-balad’ to Cairenes, this part of Cairo really lives up to its name, which may be translated as “the center of the country”.   Our two downtown branches, which are located three or four blocks from one another, sit among countless restaurants, cafés and cultural activities in the city.  The Mohandseen branch, a mere taxi ride away from downtown Cairo, enjoys a bit more tranquility than the other two branches.  Still in the neighborhood of Egyptian café and restaurant culture, this branch is for the student who prefers to avoid the hectic nature of downtown Cairo.