Darb 1718 (Arabic: درب ١٧١٨) is an Egyptian contemporary art and culture center located in the Fustat area of Old Cairo.

As a registered non-profit, charity organization Darb 1718 seeks to encourage experimentation by supporting new works by emerging artists with particular attention to artistic merit, diversity of media and aesthetic traditions, along with originality of cultural influences.

[2] Since 2008 Darb 1718 is the brainchild of Egyptian visual artist and cultural activist Moataz Nasr.

Located in the Fustat area of Old Cairo, Darb 1718 is surrounded by omnipresent archaeological treasures.

Nestled behind the old city of Fustat, the ancient ruins of Roman, Islamic, and Coptic civilizations, Darb 1718 is an alive and modern contemporary art space complete with two contemporary art galleries, two live performance stages, a large outdoor cinema, workshop areas, roof lounges, and artist-in-residence studio and living space.