Egyptian Arabic is spoken across Egypt. It is most beneficial to learn some Arabic before traveling to Egypt as the locals really appreciate the effort that you have made and are more helpful and less likely to hassle you. They will gladly help you learn more.
Some useful phrases are:
No Thankyou = La Shokran
I don't want = Ahna Mish Eyes
How are you? = Issayak?
Very Good = Kwayis Owie (Kwayisa Owie for female)
How Much is that? = Bi Kam Da?
Please = Minfudluk (to male) Minfudlik (to female)
Yes = Aywah
Enough! = Hellass (use sparingly and only if necessary as it is offensive - always use with a smile and add "Minfudluk")
Pay attention to the car number plates too as they have both Arabic and English numerals on many and are a great way to learn the Arabic numbers.
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