It seems that the “development” bug has finally reached the historic Zahria Garden in Zamalek, where Bab Al-Masr got a look at the preliminary design for the park. Over the past few months, the garden has been the subject of much debate among Zamalek residents after they learned of plans to “develop” it. Over time, this word has become a headache and a nightmare for heritage lovers in Egypt, after many heritage parks were defaced, their trees and green spaces removed, and replaced with hundreds of interlocking tiles and concrete slabs, surrounded by dozens of cafes and restaurants.
By Shehab Tarek
