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

Downtown’s Cairo hotel, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, joins the trail of the City’s venues that are celebrating Christmas and New Year, offering a host of festivities that will get you in the mood for 2020.

Christmas Eve, December the 24^th, sees a round of events taking place at Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino: Giannini’s hosts a delightful New-York style Italian Christmas Eve celebration for 600LE++ per person, serving an array of Italian classics in a set menu that also includes the all-time favourite, mulled wine. Giannini’s celebration also sees a solo guitarist taking to the stage for a round of tunes. For more information, contact Giannini’s Restaurant.

But it’s a totally different vibe at El Mawardia, which offers a special Egyptian folk night, with culinary delicacies, and a delightful selection of traditional music to which a belly dancer will perform. For more information, contact El Mawardia.

On Christmas Day, December the 25^th, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino’s Studio70 Bar brings a 70s night that sees a live belly-dance performance and percussion show. Price per person is 300LE++. For more information, contact Studio70 Bar.

When New Year’s Eve arrives, Giannini’s hosts a gala dinner that includes beer and wine, in addition to a Latin band taking to the stage and a Flamenco dance performance.

Studio70 Bar serves an all-night party that starts at 10.00 PM, lasting until 3.30 AM. The night, which sees a belly dancer and a DJ taking to the stage, includes free corkage. The price for tables is 1200LE per person, including a selection of finger food and sparkling wine, while the cost per person at the bar is 800LE, and includes finger food, and two drinks.

 As for El Mawardia, New Year’s Eve takes an Egyptian/Khalidji twist, kissing the year goodbye with a belly-dance performance, and a Khalidji musician taking to the stage. The night, which begins at 11.00 PM and ends at 6.00 AM,  comes at the price of 1800LE for stage seats, while standard seats are 1200LE.

When the Eastern Christmas Day arrives, 7^th of January, Rawi hosts a special Christmas Brunch that offers a variety of delights, in addition to a range of activities that cater to all members of the family. From 1.00 to 7.00 PM, the brunch is 500LE++ per person. For more information, contact Rawi.

In the mood for celebrating Christmas at home? No worries, with Turkey to Go, you can order your Christmas turkey from Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino. All you need to do is place your order 24 hours in advance. If you can’t wait until all these events begin, head to the hotel’s Café Fontaine, to enjoy the season with a round of traditional Christmas desserts and gingerbread cookies, in a heartwarming setting.

This is how Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino celebrates Christmas and New Year’s; mark your calendar!