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Best of Embakasi

A sprawling residential area near JKIA airport, Embakasi includes the growing suburbs of Pipeline, Imara Daima, and Syokimau.

Restaurants in Embakasi

19 places, sorted by rating

KFC Embakasi Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Street Food · Embakasi

KFC Embakasi

Google 4.8 (3,385)$$
Artcaffé Gastro Bar Imaara Mall Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Casual Dining · Embakasi

Artcaffé Gastro Bar Imaara Mall

Google 4.7 (757)
Java House - Airport View
Casual Dining · Embakasi

Java House - Airport View

Google 4.3 (1,613)$$
Domino's Pizza Kenya - Embakasi
Casual Dining · Embakasi

Domino's Pizza Kenya - Embakasi

Google 4.4 (412)$$
Artcaffé Restaurant Kitengela Mall
Casual Dining · Embakasi

Artcaffé Restaurant Kitengela Mall

Google 4.4 (398)$$
Carribean Food Court kobil
Casual Dining · Embakasi

Carribean Food Court kobil

Google 4.1 (3,305)$$

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Hotels in Embakasi

13 places, sorted by rating

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Luxury Hotels · Embakasi

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.6 (4,964)
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Luxury Hotels · Embakasi

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.7 (2,215)
Stoni Athi Resort
Luxury Hotels · Embakasi

Stoni Athi Resort

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.4 (972)
Kozi Nairobi Airport
Luxury Hotels · Embakasi

Kozi Nairobi Airport

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.3 (946)
AIRPORT LANDING HOTEL
Luxury Hotels · Embakasi

AIRPORT LANDING HOTEL

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.2 (1,246)
African Heritage House Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Budget Hotels · Embakasi

African Heritage House

Solo-FriendlyGreat for Groups
Google 4.6 (281)

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Shopping in Embakasi

5 places, sorted by rating

The Imaara Shopping Mall Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Shopping Malls · Embakasi

The Imaara Shopping Mall

Google 4.6 (5,447)
Southfield Mall
Shopping Malls · Embakasi

Southfield Mall

Google 4.4 (6,854)
Gateway Mall
Shopping Malls · Embakasi

Gateway Mall

Google 4.1 (12,753)
Signature Mall
Shopping Malls · Embakasi

Signature Mall

Google 4.4 (3,861)
Giftpesa
Souvenir Shops · Embakasi

Giftpesa

Google 3.8 (1,260)

Nightlife & Leisure in Embakasi

15 places, sorted by rating

The Manhattan
Bars & Lounges · Embakasi

The Manhattan

Google 4.4 (866)$$
Expressway Lounge
Bars & Lounges · Embakasi

Expressway Lounge

Google 4.5 (173)$$
Rail House Imara
Bars & Lounges · Embakasi

Rail House Imara

Google 4.6 (138)
Full Circle Lounge
Bars & Lounges · Embakasi

Full Circle Lounge

18+Great for Groups
Google 4.3 (829)$$
Calia calm spa
Spas & Wellness · Embakasi

Calia calm spa

Great for Couples
Google 4.6 (17)
Quiver lounge Mombasa RD
Nightclubs · Embakasi

Quiver lounge Mombasa RD

18+Great for Groups
Google 4.4 (389)$$

More nightlife & leisure in Embakasi

Getting Around Embakasi

By Taxi

Uber and Bolt are widely available. Expect 10-15 minute rides from the city center.

By Matatu

Local minibus services run frequently. Ask locals for the best routes to Embakasi.

Walking

The neighborhood is walkable during daylight hours. Use sidewalks where available.