Seaside Dining Spot Mazi Finds a Home at the Edge of the North Coast

If there is one thing Cairo's culinary scene knows how to do, it's keep a secret just long enough to make us ravenous for it. Curiosity, as they say, starts with a single bite, and last week, that bite came in the form of an invitation-only preview for Mazi, a mysterious new culinary concept preparing to bring a new beach and dining experience to the North Coast. For one evening, a select group of the city's epicureans got an exclusive first taste of what will soon unfold along the Mediterranean shore.

Behind the closed doors of the tasting, the air was thick with anticipation. Behind the scenes, culinary masters Hassan Abaza, Samba and Hesham El Said, alongside the Italian chefs leading Mazi's kitchen, meticulously plated dishes that looked more like contemporary art than dinner.

As the plates rolled out, the atmosphere shifted from quiet intrigue to collective awe. Guests were treated to a sensory preview of the summer Mazi is setting out to create, where days spent by the beach flow naturally into long lunches, sunset drinks and evenings around the table. Each dish seemed to offer a glimpse into that forthcoming coastal experience, shaped as much by its Mediterranean setting as by the food itself.

The room came alive with the clinking of glasses, animated conversations and unmistakable expressions of gastronomic delight. It was a masterclass in culinary suspense, with every course serving as a carefully measured clue, offering just enough to satisfy the moment while leaving everyone impatient for the full reveal.

The preview may have taken place in Cairo, but Mazi's story is only just beginning. Soon, the full beach and dining experience will unfold on the North Coast, where the restaurant will finally open its doors by the sea.