The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Christmas is approaching and we can’t wait to indulge in the festivities. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy this festive time, there is no better place than a palace. Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski are decking their halls with boughs of holly at this time of the year, and are inviting you to have a jolly old time with amazing decorations and special dining options.

Christmas Tree Lighting

For you to enjoy a truly merry Christmas and a happy new year, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski are celebrating in style with a beautiful Christmas tree. The Christmas tree will be inside the Palace’s lobby, all with joyful Christmas carols and some Christmas-style snacks, such as home-made cookies and hot chocolate. Don’t miss the switching on of the lights, it’s on 2 December at 7:00 pm.

Festive Christmas Dining Experiences

Enjoy special delicacies for the Christmas season at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski’s restaurants. For enquiries and reservations, call 01097111151.

Vibes Lounge & Le Petit Royal Kids Club

All through December, Vibes Lounge will be lighting up with joy and filling you with bliss thanks to their signature hot chocolate drinks. For some relaxing adult time, you can let your kids go crazy at the Kids Club in Le Petit Royal. You’ll be taking a bit of the Christmas spirit home with you as Vibes Lounge presents you with a parting gift of special Christmas goodies.

New Year’s Eve Special Dinners

Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski are giving you a ton of options to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, no matter what your favourite cuisine is. For inquiries and reservations, call 01097111151.

Brunch & Dinner @ Lucca Restaurant

Bring all your family and enjoy a delightful Christmas brunch at Kempinski’s fine Italian restaurant. Indulge in special Italian delicacies, chosen for the season, along with a live performance of festive jazzy melodies. This special brunch is available on the 25 December & the 7 January. Don’t miss their special Christmas Eve dinner courtesy of Chef Giovanni and his magic in the kitchen, topped off with a beautiful live performance by the restaurant’s guitarist. Book your spot for the 24 December between 6 pm and 11:30 pm.

Christmas Eve Dinner @ Yana & Romanov

For a unique Christmas Eve dinner experience, hit Yana for a merry feast with an Asian flair. You can also indulge in an elegant Christmas set menu dinner at Romanov Steakhouse & European Grillroom. Book your spot on 24 December.

Dolce Vita @ Lucca

Welcome the New Year in style at Kempinski’s exquisite Italian restaurant, over the sweet tunes of their talented violinist. Book your spot on the 31 December between 6 pm and midnight.

A Levantine Countdown @ Bab Al Qasr

Enjoy a New Year’s Eve with a 1001 Arabian Nights theme. The countdown will feature live entertainment from belly dancer Sahar and oriental singers, as you delight in Lebanese dishes with Egyptian flavours. Book your spot on the 31 December between 6 pm and midnight.

Let’s Sparkle this New Year @ 1897 Bar

Enjoy the elegance of 1897 bar in all its glory, and take your first minutes of 2019 at one of Cairo’s premium spots. Scham Omar and Parkashan the percussionist are throwing one memorable live performance, and of course, there will be a DJ to fire up the night. Book your spot on the 31 December between 6 pm and midnight.

An Elegant Start to the Year @ Romanov

Start the year with a delicious meal at Romanov Steakhouse and indulge in the captivating live tunes of the restaurant. Share a beautiful memory with your loved ones as you bid farewell to 2018. Book your spot on the 31 December between 6 pm and midnight.

Asian Indulgence @ Yana

Are you tired of all those traditional meals? Yana is always offering something unique. Go a bit unorthodox in your New Year’s celebrations and enjoy the brilliant flavours of Asia, right here in Cairo. The laid-back atmosphere of Yana is complemented with delicious food and soothing live tunes. Book your spot on the 31 December between 6 pm and midnight.

Stay tuned to Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski’s Facebook page to be the first to know about their Christmas & NYE parties.

Spa Festive Retreats @ Resense Spa

The Christmas break is a great opportunity to get relief from the stress of your working life and all your other responsibilities. Enjoy these wonderful offers on special treatments all through December. For enquiries and reservations, call 01019993343.

Resense Spa’s Winter Wonderland Flavours (2300 EGP)

Enjoy 120 minutes of heaven with a blackberry scrub and orange wrap. Relax as the treatment stimulates your circulation and rids you of all the toxins, leaving you with moisturised and beautiful skin. Finish it all off with a vanilla oil massage, and go back into the world a new person.

The Festive Season’s Restorative Chocolate Journey (2300 EGP)

Start your treatment with 45 minutes including a coffee scrub and a cocoa butter wrap to stimulate your lymphatic system and re-hydrate your skin. Then keep the relaxation going with 75 minutes of soothing chocolate oil massage.