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

Christmas is coming to town, and the city’s many venues are getting ready for the season with a spectrum of festivities that guarantee a jolly-good time for all. As usual, New Cairo’s luxury hotel Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski brandishes a long list of Festive celebrations that began on the first of December in the hotel lobby, where the Christmas spirit was at its finest.  Fully attired for the holiday season, the hotel boasts a breathtaking setting that was enhanced by the delicious array of classic Christmas desserts, and the sound of music from St. Mark’s Choir, who took to the stage for a round of traditional carols. The delightful event saw the hotel’s massive Christmas tree bursting into light, announcing the start of the season of joy – we’re tearing up already!

The festive procession follows with a round of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners, the 24th and 25th of December, at some of the hotel’s renowned culinary outlets. Italian restaurant Lucca serves a special set menu that you can savour over some jazzy music, while it’s a surf and turf set menu at the hotel’s European Grillroom Romanov, where the nights are set to see a live band taking to the stage.

When New Year’s Eve arrives, you have a banquet of authentic tastes waiting at the hotel’s various restaurants, coming in the form of a set menus; from the Asian Yana, Italian Lucca, and European Romanov, to Bab Al Qasr, which is set to begin the new year with a unique Oriental touch; offering a night that sees a band taking to the stage, as well as a belly dance performance.

That’s not all, dining guests are welcome to join the after-parties that are taking place at 1897 Bar, or Vibes Terrace, where a DJ takes to the decks to get you through the final hours of the year, with a countdown to remember – You don’t want to miss those; the parties are set to last until 3.00 AM.

Speaking of New Year’s, why don’t you pass by Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski’s Resense Spa to get ready for a new beginning with glowing skin and a peaceful mind? The hotel’s spa has a selection of Christmas offers which cover many services, but don’t miss out; these offers are only for a limited time.

Happy Festive Season!