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8.2 / 10(7 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 19876 Seasons

El Helmeya Nights

Series Overview

A sweeping saga spanning Egyptian history from the era of King Farouk to the early 21st century, Al Helmeya Nights centres on the bitter rivalry between the Al-Badri and Ghanem families in Cairo's Helmeya neighbourhood. Driven by revenge, ambition, and shifting power, the series — written by Osama Anwar Okasha with over 300 actors across six seasons — is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in Arab television drama.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Nile Drama
Episodes & Seasons

6 Seasons • 185 Episodes

40 min per episode

Air Date Window

1987 – 2023

Premiered: Sun, Oct 18, 1987

Created By
Osama Anwar OkashaOsama Anwar Okasha

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Apr 25, 2023

Season 3, Episode 30: “Episode 30”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ismail Abdel Hafez

Screenplay & Story

Osama Anwar Okasha, Sayed Hejab

Original Score & Music

Michel Al Masry

Producers

Mahmoud Samy Khalil

Department Leadership Roster

Osama Anwar Okasha

Osama Anwar Okasha

Writer

Ismail Abdel Hafez

Ismail Abdel Hafez

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Helmeya Nights

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What is El Helmeya Nights about?

A sweeping saga spanning Egyptian history from the era of King Farouk to the early 21st century, Al Helmeya Nights centres on the bitter rivalry between the Al-Badri and Ghanem families in Cairo's Helmeya neighbourhood. Driven by revenge, ambition, and shifting power, the series — written by Osama Anwar Okasha with over 300 actors across six seasons — is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in Arab television drama.

How many seasons does El Helmeya Nights have?

El Helmeya Nights comprises 6 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in El Helmeya Nights?

Key cast members in El Helmeya Nights include Yehia El Fakharany, Safia ElEmary, Hesham Selim, Hanan Shawqi, Salah El-Saadany.

Who created or directed El Helmeya Nights?

El Helmeya Nights was developed and directed by Ismail Abdel Hafez.