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

Here comes February, promising the arrival of every lovebirds’ special day on which they celebrate the existence of one another; it’s Valentine’s Day.  Taking festivities up another notch, New Cairo’s hotel Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski hosts Romance at the Palace; celebrating Valentine’s Day throughout the whole month of February with a long procession of events at its various outlets.

The hotel’s numerous culinary outlets are ready for the season with a host of romantic dinner packages; from the European Grillroom Romanov, and the Asian Yana, to the Italian Lucca. The hotel also offers  scheduled private romantic dinner areas, which will leave your significant other feeling very special. Romance comes with an oriental twist at Bab Al Qasr, where every Wednesday sees Cabaret Nights, which feature a belly dancer and a performance by a singer taking to the stage for a round of tunes.

When Valentine’s Day comes, Romanov hosts a romantic night, where a candlelit dinner is set to take place to the golden sound of Doaa El Sebei, who will also perform at the hotel’s 1897 Bar. The celebrations don’t end there, as Romanov and 1897 Bar hosts yet another romantic dinner on February the 27^th, where Ihab Shawi sings.

Elsewhere, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski’s Resense Spa & Fitness Centre brings a special couple massage, in which you and your special one get to enjoy a rejuvenating journey that begins with a honey scrub, and a chocolate wrap, before finally receiving an Arabian Massage, plus an express facial massage.

Or you can enjoy the unique ingredients of the wraps, which the spa’s skilled therapists are preparing especially for the occasion, in addition to customised treatments for him and her. Ladies are in for a treat with the freshly homemade strawberry sugar scrub that comes with an Arabian massage, while gentlemen will definitely like the chocolate and coconut scrub that is followed by a shea butter deep massage. Book your appointment by calling 01019993343.

For more information and reservations, call 01097111151. Check out the hotel’s Facebook page.