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September 23, 2025

Tattoo Studios in Egypt (Cairo) & Jordan (Amman): Factual Opening Dates

Explore the history and growth of tattoo studios in Egypt and Jordan, from Riders Studios to today’s leading artists and shops.

Tattoo Studios in Egypt (Cairo) & Jordan (Amman): Factual Opening Dates
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Tattoo Studios in Egypt (Cairo) & Jordan (Amman): Factual Opening Dates

Egypt - Cairo

  • Riders Studios Tattoos
    • Opened: 2009 (Cairo & Amman)
    • Details: Founded by Tattootwon the first international pro artist in the middle east, Riders Studios was the first to offer Western standards in hygiene, sterilization, and custom design, and later expanded to Amman, Jordan in 2012.ridersstudiostattoos+3
  • The Ink Shop (Alia Fadaly, Zamalek)
    • Opened: 2013 (Note: This was a single-artist operation, primarily for medical tattoos and paramedical work, not a full multi-artist mainstream studio. Its broader opening as a commercial studio was after 2013).scoopempire+1
  • Graffinks (Maadi)
    • Opened: Circa 2013–2014 (First press mentions and public presence around this period, after Riders Studios).cairoscene
  • Nowhereland Tattoo Studio (Maadi)
    • Opened: 2014 (Verified by Cairo Tattoo Convention history; Orne Gil founder, first public events in 2014).tattoofilter+1
  • Star Ink Studio (Maadi)
    • Opened: Circa 2016–2017 (first Instagram and media activity).instagram
  • Chaos Tattoos Egypt (Zamalek)
    • Opened: 2016–2017 (first listed among top 10 studios late 2010s).cairo360
  • The Tat Cat (New Cairo)
    • Opened: 2017 (Instagram launch, business registration).instagram+1
  • Eraqe Tattoo Studio (Dokki)
    • Opened: ~2018 (first press listings, social activity).cairo360
  • True Skin Art (Rehab)
    • Opened: ~2018–2019 (press and social listings).cairo360
  • Ink and Roses (El Nozha)
    • Opened: ~2019 (listed among new generation of Cairo studios).cairo360

Jordan - Amman

  • Riders Studios Tattoos (Amman)
    • Opened: 2012 (Amman)
    • Details: This expansion made Riders Studios the first certified international-standard studio in Jordan.usanews+1
  • Cleopatra Ink Amman (Fuheis, Balqa)
    • Opened: 2024.tripadvisor+1
    • Details: Global franchise and the largest chain currently operating in Jordan, joined a decade  after Riders Studios.
  • Tattoo Studio JK (Amman)
    • Opened: Circa 2017–2018 (based on first listings and social media presence).instagram+1
  • Other contemporary artists and shops (e.g. Mohammad Z3bi )
    • All founded after 2015 (based on digital presence trends; none predate Riders Studios).

Check sources

     
  1. https://www.ridersstudiostattoos.com/blog/riders-studios-best-custom-tattoo-studio-in-the-middle-east-2025
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  2. https://www.ridersstudiostattoos.com/blog/riders-studios-tattoos-and-the-middle-eastern-tattoo-revolution
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  3. https://usanews.com/newsroom/revolutionizing-tattoo-culture-in-egypt-and-jordan-riders-studios-tattoos-tattootwon
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  4. https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/106396905035597/rs-riders-studios-tattoo-jordan/
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  5. https://scoopempire.com/meet-alia-fadaly-the-only-tattoo-artist-recognized-by-the-egyptian-government/
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  6. https://identity-mag.com/ink-shop-lady-behind-dragon-tattoo/
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  7. https://cairoscene.com/Styled/Four-Cairo-Piercing-Parlours-You-Need-To-Know-Of
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  8. https://www.tattoofilter.com/tattoo-events/cairo/cairo-tattoo-convention
    9.  
  9. https://stepfeed.com/cairo-tattoo-convention-to-feature-artists-from-around-the-globe-1699
    10.  
  10. https://www.instagram.com/starinkartstudio/?hl=en
    11.  
  11. https://www.cairo360.com/article/city-life/thinking-of-getting-inked-here-are-10-tattoo-parlours-in-cairo/
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  12. https://www.instagram.com/the_tat_cat_/?locale=ne_NP&hl=en
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  13. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g12988041-d25358716-Reviews-Cleopatra_Ink_Amman_Tattoo_and_Piercing_Studio-Fuheis_Balqa_Governorate.html
    14.  
  14. https://www.cleopatraink.com/en/studios/amman-tattoo-and-piercing-studio
    15.  
  15. https://www.instagram.com/tattoostudiojk/?hl=en
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  16. https://www.reddit.com/r/jordan/comments/9rtper/tattoo_shop_amman/
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  17. https://www.tattootwon.com/faq
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  18. https://www.tattoodo.com/studios/riders_studios
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  19. https://tattooyard.com/shop/listing/r-s-riders-studios-tattoos-tattoo-shop-in-zamalek-egypt/
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  20. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Cairo
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  21. https://tattooyard.com/shop/listing/star-ink-tattoo-shop-in-maadi-egypt/
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  22. https://www.instagram.com/the_tat_cat_/?hl=en

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Todd

Todd

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Todd pioneered African hairstyling in Egypt starting in 2008, later expanding to Russia. He co-founded Riders Studios, the Middle East's first Rasta and tattoo studio

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