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The Changing Perceptions Of Leisure And Hybrid Consumption: Heliopolis City Of The Sun, Menna Al Sheiby

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For many decades, Cairo had witnessed urban and social prosperity, whereby the metropolis expanded, giving way to the inauguration of new suburbs. The coexistence of foreign communities created a unique social fabric and gave way to the rise of diverse cultural experiences, and leisure activities. Among the importance suburbs of Cairo was Heliopolis. For long Heliopolis was an emblem of class, and was characterized by its unique social character, leisure activities and public spaces. A dramatic shift in the structure of Heliopolis has taken place over the decades, however, and today the rise of malls and popular cafes have created …