Flair Magazine The countdown to Christmas is almost over and we can’t wait! We encourage you to go all out this year and do something outside of your traditional box. Here are a number of ways to celebrate in full-on luxury.
Tis’ The Season at Cairo Marriot
This festive season, the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino have a lot in store for Christmas and New Year celebrations. For Christmas Eve, Ristorante Tuscany will be offering a set menu of Italian specials. A Christmas lunch buffet will be available at Omar’s Café on Christmas day. To bid farewell to 2018, go to Egyptian Nights for a mixture of Oriental and Christmas vibes where guests will enjoy a set menu with a wide variety of Cairo Marriott’s signature grills and desserts. For the Christmas treats that your heart desires, you will find Santa Claus chocolate, cookies, Christmas cake, ginger bread houses and much more are available at The Bakery.
Christmas Charm at InterContinental Citystars
Cherish the joyous moments of Christmas at InterContinental Cairo Citystars. Esplanade is treating its guests to a gastronomic international buffet along with enchanting jazz tunes with a live band and Christmas songs from the 20th till the 25th of December. Don’t miss Santa’s cookie handouts starting the 22nd. For Asian food lovers, you can give your taste buds a treat with the finest selection of Japanese cuisine at Shogun or celebrate the Italian way at Maestro with fine guitar tunes and a choice between set menus or a la carte. For celebrations with an oriental taste, experience authentic Egyptian cuisine at Al Khal restaurant or some Lebanese extravaganza at Fayruz.
New Year’s Glam at Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites
Ring in the New Year in style at Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars. You can treat yourself and the ones you love to a gala dinner at Windows, where there will be a set menu with oriental music, a belly dancer, live entertainment and a DJ. If you want to embark on a journey of authentic Indian cuisine, Indira is the place to go. Take your pick between a la carte or a New Year set menu, and enjoy a Bollywood dance show and a special gift for guests. Longer-stay guests can enjoy the holidays at the Staybridge Suites Cairo Citystars for a relaxed and private celebration. Whatever your choice will be, it is guaranteed that you will have a jolly good one.
Seasonal Splendor at Nile Ritz-Carlton
Whether you are looking for the ideal romantic getaway or traveling with family, the breathtaking Cairo views, lush gardens, and hospitality of the Nile Ritz-Carlton await you this December. Culina will offer a uniquely indulgent brunch experience with variety of proteins, rich BBQ, sushi, carving stations, seafood, seasonal salads and dessert offerings with an atmosphere filled with live jazz entertainment and Christmas spirit. The Lobby Lounge will offer Christmas chocolate snacks, drinks and kids’ activities for your loved ones. For extra pampering, there will be exclusive Christmas spa packages and activities for hotel guests and their children, including Christmas movie programs.
Christmas & New Year Highlights at Semiramis InterContinental
Make sure to check the festive hotspots at Semiramis InterContinental Cairo this winter. Go to Pane Vino on Christmas Eve for an exclusive dinner dance featuring Cairo’s premier crooner Ahmed Harfoush. To get serenaded by live piano and flute music all season long, go to The Grill’s fabulous ‘Noël sur le Nile’ gala dinner on Christmas Eve and relish in an unmatched set menu, curated just for the holiday season. Café Corniche will also be offering a scrumptious takeaway selection of Christmas goodies that includes Yule logs, chocolate and gingerbread cookies. Kids can also take photos with Santa Clause on Christmas Day to capture some of their memorable Christmas moments.
Sparkling Festivities at Sheraton Cairo
Enjoy a delicious Christmas Eve dinner with your family and friends at the first New York Italian restaurant in Egypt. Giannini’s offers delectable dishes by Chef Antonio who prepared a special set menu all for 600++ per person, along with an atmosphere of refined jazz music to set the ideal Christmas vibes. You can also celebrate Christmas Day at Studio 70 or Rawi nightspot, where you can enjoy a belly dancer show and dance the night away. Kick off the new year with a fancy dinner at Sheraton’s VIP club lounge. With an amazing view from the 26th floor, you will have an incredible New Year’s Eve full of entertainment and an extravagant set menu all for 110$.
A Festive Season at Sonesta
With a wide array of exciting venues and exquisite flavorful holiday treats, Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Cairo has the passion to give you the most memorable holiday experience. Gather with your family at La Gondola for an elegant Christmas Eve Dinner including specially prepared flavorful turkey dishes and enjoyable live band entrainment, followed by a delightful lunch buffet on Christmas Day, featuring traditional Christmas favorites. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in a cheerful ambiance with a special dinner set menu featuring a wide assortment of traditional and oriental authentic delights, along with live entertainment and a belly dancing performance at Baalback.
New Year’s In Style at Sheraton Montazah
Indulge in New Year’s activities at Sheraton Montazah Hotel Alexandria to celebrate this festive season. Full programs are prepared for couples, groups and families at Tabia ballroom, Caesar Inn and Aquarius Discotheque. They offer a variety of New Year’s parties with their specialty cuisine. Those include a gala party with a variety of entertainment shows featuring a trio band, latest Arabic and foreign hits with DJ Hassan Darwish, live songs by Alexandrian singers Fathy Meshaal and Rahma with her band in addition to a belly dancing performance. Did we mention they have fabulous New Year’s decorations?
Festive Experiences at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski
Celebrate in style with your loved ones and explore the Palace’s diverse culinary experiences for the season. You can start by enjoying the joyful Christmas carols, homemade cookies and hot chocolate during the Christmas tree lighting at the Lobby. After that, spend Christmas Eve at Lucca, where your senses go on a journey to Italy courtesy of Chef Giovanni’s special set menu. Catch that festive spirit as you enjoy a two-hour divine winter escape, featuring a Blackberry scrub and Orange wrap which will stimulate circulation, remove toxins and moisturize chapped dry skin, concluded with a Vanilla oil massage to lift your spirits and relax tired muscles.
Holiday Festivities at Grand Nile Tower
It is the season to be jolly, and no place is more in the spirit this year than Grand Nile Tower Hotel. Guests can choose from the special set menus being served against the dramatic backdrop of the Cairo cityscape at the Revolving Restaurant or the floating indulgences aboard Marquise Yacht. Closer to the Nile, El Sakya Souk restaurant promenade will be serving up a delicious array of international cuisines to satisfy every craving whether flavourful seafood, zesty Italian favourites, rich and spicy Indian specialties, or mouth-watering Middle Eastern feasts.
