Dragon Island (Old Cairo, near NMEC) in Cairo, Cairo: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Amusement and family entertainment in Cairo, Cairo
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Dragon Island is a genuinely fun outdoor adventure park with a unique lakeside setting. The ropes course and zipline are the main draws, and the giant trampoline over the water is memorable. Expect a lively, active environment best for children aged 6+ and a convenient pairing with the NMEC.
What is Dragon Island (Old Cairo, near NMEC)?
Dragon Island is an outdoor adventure park on the shores of Lake Ayn el-Sira in Old Cairo, just behind the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). It features a two-storey high ropes course, a variety of inflatable bouncy houses, a thrilling zipline, a climbing wall and a giant trampoline that extends out over the water. You can also rent a little boat and row out on the lake, making it a genuinely different outdoor day out in Cairo. It opens at 12pm on weekdays and 10am on weekends, with unlimited, partial and à la carte activity options, a chaperone (non-player) fee of around EGP 100, and parking around EGP 100. Outside food and drink are not allowed, but food is available on-site. Budget about an hour if doing one activity.
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Dragon Island (Old Cairo, near NMEC) ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (6+ years) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | EGP 100 | EGP 100 |
Unlimited, partial and à la carte options. Chaperone (non-player) fee around EGP 100; parking around EGP 100. Confirm current rates on arrival.
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Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Fair | Not much for toddlers. |
| 3–5 years | Limited | Bouncy houses only with supervision. |
| 6–9 years | Good | Core age range for ropes and trampoline. |
| 10–12 years | Excellent | Zipline and climbing wall. |
| 13+ years | Good | Full adventure menu. |
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Key details
- Address
- Lake Ayn el-Sira, Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, Cairo
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Is the park suitable for young children?
It is best for ages 6+ due to the ropes course and zipline.
Can we bring our own food?
No, outside food and drink are not allowed, but food is available on-site.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Limited
- Minimum age
- 6 (recommended)
- Facilities
- Ropes course
- zipline
- trampoline
- boat rental
- Access and parking
- Paved and outdoor
- Safety notes
Supervise children on adventure activities
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Ropes course, zipline, climbing wall, trampoline, boat rental
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday afternoon or weekend morning
- Busiest times
- Weekends
- How to get there
Behind the NMEC, on Lake Ayn el-Sira, Old Cairo; signed
- By car
- Yes, parking around EGP 100
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- Uber or Careem
- Public transport
Not practical
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An outdoor adventure park on Lake Ayn el-Sira in Old Cairo with a ropes course, zipline, climbing wall and giant trampoline over the water.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Dragon Island (Old Cairo, near NMEC)?
- Adults pay EGP 100 and children (ages 6+ years) pay EGP 100. Unlimited, partial and à la carte options. Chaperone (non-player) fee around EGP 100; parking around EGP 100. Confirm current rates on arrival.
- Is Dragon Island (Old Cairo, near NMEC) suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 6 (recommended). Supervise children on adventure activities
- Is Dragon Island (Old Cairo, near NMEC) accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Paved and outdoor.
- What is the best time to visit Dragon Island (Old Cairo, near NMEC)?
- Weekday afternoon or weekend morning. It is busiest Weekends.
- How do you get to Dragon Island (Old Cairo, near NMEC)?
- Yes, parking around EGP 100. Ride-hailing: Uber or Careem. Public transport: Not practical Behind the NMEC, on Lake Ayn el-Sira, Old Cairo; signed
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