(translated directly from Arabic as "City of Films") is a sprawling, abandoned film studio complex located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt , near the ring road in the area of Al-Mokattam . Conceived in the 1990s as the Middle East’s answer to Hollywood or Bollywood, it was designed to be a massive, state-of-the-art production hub for Egyptian cinema, television, and music.

This creates a surreal environment for the visitor. Walking through a Madinat Aflam is like walking through a labyrinth of history and fantasy. One moment you are standing in a replica of a medieval casbah, and the next, you are on a set designed to mimic a futuristic dystopia. It is a testament to the power of cinema to reshape time and space.

Several cities worldwide are renowned for their film industries, contributing significantly to global cinema. Here are a few notable examples:

Madinat Aflam, Film City Cairo, Abandoned film set Egypt, Egyptian ghost town, Hollywood of the East ruins.