Alfa Market, Cairo

Established in 1983, this supermarket chain has long been a leader in selection and volume, boasting over a million different products from nearly 3000 different suppliers. Each branch has a deli, sports department, cosmetics counter and extensive selection of food and homeware products. Stocks of both ubiquitous and hard-to-find goods are constantly replenished. Prices are slightly higher than elsewhere, but the convenience of one-stop shopping can be priceless in traffic-choked Cairo. Branches in Maadi, Giza and Nasr City.