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There are a few places in Cairo where the festive season feels as polished and thoughtfully curated as it does at Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo. This year, the hotel invites guests into a world where refined celebrations meet genuine warmth, from intimate winter rituals to statement New Year’s Eve soirées overlooking the Nile. Every detail is designed to make the holidays memorable, elegant, and quietly indulgent.

A Festive Calendar Defined by Taste

Across its restaurants, lounges, and signature spaces, Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo unfolds a festive programme shaped by flavour, atmosphere, and timeless settings. Seasonal dining, winter beverages steeped in tradition, restorative spa moments, and carefully crafted celebrations come together to create a season that feels both celebratory and composed.

Thanksgiving Done the Kempinski Way

Thanksgiving takes on a refined twist with a turkey that anchors the table in comfort and craftsmanship. Brined in fresh herbs, citrus, and sea salt, then slow-roasted until perfectly golden, the turkey is generously stuffed with apple, mushroom, dried cranberries, and chestnuts, and served alongside classic cranberry gravy.

Whether enjoyed at home or within the warm setting of Osmanly Restaurant, it is a gathering designed to feel effortless yet memorable. Available until 7 January.

Roasting Chestnuts and Winter Rituals

From 10 December until New Year’s Eve, the Chocolate Lounge brings winter nostalgia to life with freshly roasted chestnuts. Served in the heart of the lounge, this seasonal favourite fills the space with warmth and aroma, inviting guests to slow down and savour the season one bite at a time.

Italian Panettone Season Perfected

The arrival of panettone marks the actual start of the holidays, and from 1 December, Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo celebrates this Italian classic at the Chocolate Lounge. Served with indulgent dipping sauces ranging from chocolate and caramel to maple and pumpkin, and paired with freshly brewed coffee, it is a simple pleasure elevated into a festive ritual.

Festive Sips with a Seasonal Twist

The Jazz Bar adds sparkle to the season with drinks designed for lingering evenings. From 10 December, the Festive Sparkling Cider blends the crispness of cranberry with apple cider, topped with diced apples and a sugared rim, offering a refreshing yet celebratory pour. Alongside it, mulled wine takes centre stage, infused with warming spices and a quiet nod to winter traditions spanning centuries. Both are available through New Year’s Eve.

A Chocolate Lounge Christmas Story

As December unfolds, the Chocolate Lounge transforms into a festive retreat filled with gingerbread details, twinkling trees, and handcrafted desserts. Available from 10 December, the space becomes a setting for family moments, sweet indulgence, and unhurried afternoons that capture the essence of the season in its most comforting form.

Christmas Day by the Nile at The Blue Restaurant

On 25 December, The Blue Restaurant invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a lunch or dinner overlooking the Nile. A menu of international flavours and seasonal dishes is served in a setting defined by elegance and river views, creating a celebration that feels both refined and relaxed. Reservations can be made by calling 010 2074 9990.

A Refined Turkish Christmas at Osmanly

Osmanly Turkish Restaurant offers a Christmas celebration rooted in warmth, generosity, and attentive hospitality. On 25 December, guests can enjoy a festive lunch or dinner featuring timeless favourites and global influences, all in an intimate, inviting space. Reservations can be made by calling 010 2074 9990.

Rejuvenate Your Spirit with Essence of the Nile

Step into the new year with complete renewal at Kempinski’s Spa, where the Essence of the Nile treatment offers a 55-minute journey designed to purify, soften, and restore both skin and spirit. Inspired by the life-giving flow of the Nile, the experience begins with a gentle steam bath, moves into a full-body exfoliation, and concludes with deeply nourishing moisturisation.

Every moment is crafted to create a sanctuary of calm, allowing guests to pause, reflect, and prepare for the season ahead with renewed energy and radiance. Reservations can be made at ‪+202 2798 0000.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve by the Nile at The Blue Restaurant

Celebrate the final night of 2025 in style at The Blue Restaurant, where festive elegance meets the sparkling Nile. From 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, guests are welcomed to a lavish buffet showcasing international culinary delights, accompanied by house music and a lively, celebratory atmosphere.

Every dish is crafted to impress, and the riverside setting enhances the evening’s magic, creating the perfect occasion to bid farewell to the year and welcome 2026 with friends, family, and unforgettable moments. The experience, inclusive of mineral water, a selection of soft drinks. Reservations can be made by calling 010 2074 9990.

Welcoming the New Year at Osmanly

New Year’s Eve at Osmanly Restaurant unfolds as a carefully paced evening of flavour and atmosphere. From 8:00 PM until 2:00 AM, guests are treated to house music and a curated set menu designed for sharing and celebration. The experience includes mineral water, soft drinks, and the New Year’s set menu, with all taxes and applicable charges included. Reservations can be made by calling 010 2074 9990.

A High-Energy Countdown at the Jazz Bar

For those who prefer to welcome the new year with rhythm and movement, the Jazz Bar sets the tone from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Live music, DJ sets, gourmet canapés, sushi, and a glass of sparkling wine come together in an adults-only celebration that balances energy with elegance.  Reservations can be made by calling 010 2074 9990.

Pharaohs Night at the Nile Ballroom

The Nile Ballroom hosts one of the season’s most theatrical celebrations with its Pharaohs-themed New Year’s Eve. On 31 December, from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM, guests step into an evening of ancient glamour featuring immersive décor, rich flavours, DJ performances, a belly dancer, and an Egyptian darbuka show. The experience includes a sharing gourmet menu, a glass of sparkling wine, free corkage, and is reserved for adults only. Reservations can be made by calling 010 2074 9990.

Ringing in 2026 Above the Nile

For a New Year’s Eve defined by views, the Rooftop offers a panoramic celebration overlooking the Nile. From 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM, guests enjoy DJ beats, gourmet bites, sushi, and a glass of sparkling wine, with Cairo’s skyline setting the mood for the countdown.  Reservations can be made by calling 010 2074 9990.

A Season Meant to Be Remembered

From festive dining and winter rituals to New Year’s Eve celebrations spanning rooftops, ballrooms, and intimate lounges, Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo shapes the holidays into a series of moments to be shared and remembered. This is the season, refined and thoughtfully celebrated.