There are a total of 7 shops at the Grand Egyptian museum. The Grand Egyptian Museum Official Shop works best as the final stop in your visit if you want souvenirs connected directly to the collections rather than generic Cairo trinkets. Expect books, replicas, jewelry, textiles, children’s items, and giftable crafts in a modern retail space inside the museum complex. It is the better choice if authenticity, presentation, and historical context matter more than bargain pricing, and it is especially useful for families, history lovers, and gift buyers.
The complete guide to shopping at the Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum gift shop extends your visit with official souvenirs, books, replicas, and craft-focused keepsakes. This guide covers what you can buy, when to shop, accessibility, and ticket options.
Visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum Shop
Visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum Shop
Grand Egyptian Museum shops
Official Grand Egyptian Museum shop
- Sells hundreds of museum gifts and high-quality reproductions inspired by ancient Egyptian history and the museum’s collections.
- Browse books and publications about Egyptian history and art.
- Find jewellery, sculptures, artwork, handicrafts, and stationery.
- Pick up a souvenir or a decorative piece inspired by the museum’s exhibits.
Location: Near the Main Entrance and Grand Hall; marked separately on the visitor map.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Nefertari
- Sells natural, handmade Egyptian body-care products inspired by the country’s heritage.
- Shop soaps, oils, creams, and lotions for everyday skincare.
- Browse bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, hair care, and foot-care products.
- Find perfumes, body splashes, aromatic waters, and bath accessories.
- The range also includes a Pharaonic line and gift products.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 9.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Kahhal Looms
- Presents handmade rugs as decorative works of art, combining textile craftsmanship with Egyptian heritage.
- Its Weaving Eternity collection draws on Ancient Egyptian symbols and traditional craftsmanship.
- Rugs offer a way to bring Egyptian-inspired patterns, textures, and design into a home.
- The collection focuses on the relationship between heritage, material, and contemporary interiors.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 3.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Dima Jewellery
- Offers bold, unconventional jewellery that brings together traditional influences and contemporary design.
- Browse necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings in distinctive designs.
- Collections include pieces crafted in gold, sterling silver, and combinations of the two.
- Some designs incorporate gemstones such as jade, diamonds, and other coloured stones.
- The brand’s approach balances heritage, experimentation, and modern expression.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 2.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Okhtein
- An Egyptian luxury accessories brand founded by sisters Aya and Mounaz Abdelraouf.
- Sells leather goods and accessories that blend Egyptian heritage with contemporary design.
- Its signature materials and techniques include hand-stitched leather, sculpted brass, and traditional embroidery.
- The designs draw on craftsmanship and cultural identity to create distinctive statement pieces.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 1.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Atef Wassef Silver
- A fine-silver Egyptian brand with three generations of history.
- Offers silver jewellery and handcrafted pieces rooted in Egyptian silversmithing.
- Its designs provide an alternative to gold jewellery and other luxury accessories.
- The GEM store gives visitors a chance to browse the brand’s silver collection in person.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 4.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Nakhla
- An Egyptian jewellery brand with a family history dating back to 1982.
- Specialises in handcrafted 21-karat gold jewellery.
- Designs draw on Pharaonic motifs, Islamic geometry, and other influences from Egypt’s cultural history.
- Find statement necklaces and distinctive pieces featuring semi-precious stones and wood.
- The brand focuses on individually crafted designs rather than mass-produced styles.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 5.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Azza Fahmy
- An Egyptian jewellery brand known for combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
- Browse necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and cufflinks.
- Collections feature silver, gold, and mixed-metal designs, with selected pieces incorporating gemstones.
- Some collections take inspiration from Ancient Egyptian symbols, while others explore nature, heritage, and storytelling.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 6.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Nuniz
- A contemporary Egyptian brand that combines local cultural heritage with modern design.
- Sells handcrafted bags and accessories made in Cairo.
- Its pieces emphasise craftsmanship, distinctive design, and cultural identity.
- Offers an option for visitors looking for locally made accessories rather than traditional museum souvenirs.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 7.
Timings: Plan your shopping stop within GEM Complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Premium Mart
- A convenience store for everyday items visitors may need during their GEM visit.
- Offers a practical stop for essentials without having to leave the museum complex.
Location: Retail Area, Mall B1, shop 8.
Timings: 9am–6pm daily; open until 10pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Frequently asked questions about Grand Egyptian Museum shop
The shop focuses on museum-linked souvenirs, exhibition books, replicas, jewelry, textiles, children’s items, and giftable crafts that extend the museum visit beyond the galleries.
The museum shop emphasizes curated, museum-context merchandise and officially presented replicas, while street markets often offer cheaper trinkets with wider variation in finish, sourcing, and historical framing.
The official shop sits inside the Grand Egyptian Museum complex in Giza and works best as part of your museum route, especially near the end of your visit.
Plan your shopping stop within Grand Egyptian Museum complex hours: 8:30am–7pm daily except Saturdays and Wednesdays, and 8:30am–10pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, and the shop benefits from that modern museum layout, making browsing easier for families and mobility-aid users.
Current public visitor information does not publish shop-specific payment, foreign-currency, tax-free, or international shipping details, so treat these as in-person purchase questions on arrival.
