Your ultimate beach kit guide

🏖️ June is in — and so is beach season. It’s time to pack your bags, head to the nearest coast, and settle in for the summer. For many of us, beach days are practically routine by now, but there’s always room to refresh your summer lineup. Whether you’re a new parent making your first beach trip with your little one or simply looking to make waves with this season’s latest swimwear trends, you’re in the right place.

Beachwear

What’s a beach trip without the right swimwear? Here are a few local brands to stock up on the essentials — swimsuits and rashguards in all styles and colors.

#1- Kai Collections: Locally manufactured, Kai Collections offers premium swimsuits that are simple, effortless, and tailored. Their collection features swimwear for men, women, and kids — one-pieces, bikinis, and classic trunks.

THE PRICE TAG- EGP 900-2.4k.

#2- Pepla: Pepla also has the whole family covered with swimwear collections for men, women, and kids. Full-body rashguards, modest swimsuits for women, wraps, trunks, rashguards and swimsuits for girls and boys, and even hoodie towels for your little ones.

THE PRICE TAG-EGP 700-5.5k.

#3- Lakuna: For the ladies, Lakuna offers a selection of high-quality modest swimwear and towel coverups.

THE PRICE TAG-EGP 2k-4.9k.

#4- In Your Shoe: This local fan-favorite brand is all about the summer style essentials. Their beachwear lineup features colorful swimwear for men and kids, alongside stylish wraps, linen sets, beach bags, and bucket hats.

THE PRICE TAG-EGP 350-2k.

#5- Le Maillot: Another one for the ladies, Le Maillot sells a range of modest swimwear. From linen wraps, mesh dresses, and headpieces to colorful swim tops and leggings.

THE PRICE TAG-EGP 400-3k.

#6- Onyu: This top-quality men’s brand delivers a range of swim shorts in different summer-fitting, playful patterns and colors.

THE PRICE TAG-EGP 1.6k.

#7- Gloswim: Gloswim offers carefully curated, high-quality modest resort womenswear. Their collection features swim sets in understated colors and beach coverups like dresses, skirts, and pants.

THE PRICE TAG-EGP 450-5.2k.

#8- Seaciety: Sustainable and beach-boy approved, Seaciety is a premium menswear beach brand crafting swimwear from recycled plastic bottles. If you’re looking to stay fashion-forward while keeping sustainability in mind — and don’t mind the steeper price tag — this brand deserves a spot on your summer shopping list.

THE PRICE TAG-EGP 4-6k.

#9- Hadia Ghaleb: Back with another collection of statement swimwear, Hadia Ghaleb is a can’t-miss brand if you’re after a bold fashion beach moment. This summer’s collection brings the brand’s signature colors and patterns to burkinis and short sets alongside men’s shorts and kids’ swimwear.

THE PRICE TAG-EGP 4-24k.

Safe in the sun

If there’s one beach essential you can’t afford to forget, it’s sun protection. Whether you’re lounging on Egypt’s coasts or escaping somewhere farther away, the sun will be out and scorching, so keeping those UV rays at bay is a must.

#1- Bobai: A local staple in the SPF biz, Bobai has all the sunscreen essentials you need. From mist sprays, lip balms, tinted creams, kids’ lotions, and primers to tanning gels and aftercare essentials like aloe vera and thermal water, their SPF 50+ collection accommodates all skin types at affordable prices.

#2- Kolagra: This skincare cosmetics brand similarly offers affordable sun care — SPF 50 kids’ sunscreen, SPF 50 lotions, and tinted gel creams.

#3-Eva Cosmetics: The veteran cosmetics brand is another must-have sun protection essential. Eva ’s Sun & Sea lineup covers all bases, offering tinted suncream, lip balm, face creams, lotions, after sun, tanning oil, and hair protection for you and your little ones.

#4- Infinity: Infinity sells anti-oxidant, hydrating moisturizer SPF 50+ sunscreen lotions, mists, and dry sprays for both kids and adults.

#5- Melatime: Egyptian-born and made, Melatime is a sunscreen-specialized brand, offering SPF 50+ protection in varying formulas of creams, gels, tinted gels, and sprays.

Easy steps on the sand

Beach days mean plenty of sand. Make the trek from towel to shoreline a little easier with beach-friendly footwear from these local brands.

#1- Jellies: If you’re after maximum comfort and convenience, Jellies ’ rubber sand and water-resistant footwear is an easy pick. Affordable and durable, their signature jelly shoes are crafted from high-grade rubber for both style and comfort. They offer a varied range of sandals and sliders for you and your little ones.

#2- Zee: Local favorite Zee also sells water-friendly day-to-day sandals and flip-flops for adults and kids. Plus, their natural leather sandal collection is a great choice for laid-back beach lounging, away from the water.

#3- Cubs: Another local, family-friendly brand that prioritizes comfort and durability, Cubs offers water-friendly sandals, slides, clogs, and flip-flops for all ages in a variety of colors and patterns.

#4- Achilles: Looking for more stylish alternatives? Achilles is a solid pick. From wedges, heeled sandals, flat sandals, and studded slides for women to leather sandals and slides for men, their summer footwear collection offers trendy, stylish options without compromising on comfort.

Beach extras

For true beach lovers, it’s the little extras that count. A comfortable beach towel, a fun water float, and a reliable beach bag can go a long way in making your seaside escape that much better.

#1- Magalis: This lifestyle furniture brand has all the beach accessories you need. Magalis ’ pool & beach collection features colorful water floats in different shapes and sizes, inflatable air loungers, beach chairs and loungers, blankets, towels, mats, and variations of tote bags.

#2- Malaika: Malaika is a premium Egyptian cotton brand that spotlights Egyptian craftsmanship. Their beach collection features stand-out hand-printed and embroidered beach towels, toiletry bags, beach totes, “shib-shib,” and swimwear hand-printed bags.