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

There is no more festive time of the year in Egypt than Ramadan. As Cairo comes to life at sunset with bursts of music, folklore, twinkling lights, and fawanees, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence invites guests to experience the treasured traditions of the holy month in their culinary havens. Between magical Egyptian Iftar buffets and star-lit sohour celebrations, paired with the exceptional Four Seasons service and tantalising fine dining, make sure to visit the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence this year to elevate your Ramadan experience.

For a magical catering experience from home, let the Four Seasons catering team turn your Ramadan gathering into celebratory magic. Whether you’re looking to host an intimate family gathering or a corporate event, the hotel’s resourceful team will curate a stellar Ramadan evening, catering for 20 to 2000 guests all around Cairo.

 

Traditional Iftar Buffets at La Gourmandise

This year, Giza First Mall’s La Gourmandise restaurant will be adorned with twinkling lights, lanterns, and beautiful Ramadan décor to fully immerse guests in the month’s allure. There, you can enjoy a lavish Iftar buffet, including Egyptian and Middle Eastern favourites. Between soups, salads, hot and cold mezze, grills, carving stations, an array of main courses, and Arabic desserts, La Gourmandise offers the most delectable of options to savour, crafted to perfection by culinary experts.

Children under six years old dine with the Hotel’s compliments, and children ages six to 12 enjoy 50 per cent savings.

 

Celebrate Under the Glistening Stars at Aura

The hotel’s authentic Lebanese restaurant, Aura, offers diners an exquisite Iftar from the extensive à la carte menu by the outdoor pool and under the enchanting night sky. Their hot and cold mezze, grills, main courses, and divine Arabic desserts, among other treats, are curated and prepared to perfection by Lebanese Chef Ahmed Zoghbi, enhancing the restaurant’s authenticity. Families and friends can gather over the à la carte menu for Suhour and catch up with the latest Ramadan series in the comfort and privacy of Aura’s private cabanas. To elevate the experience, a Middle Eastern live band will set the scene with Arabic music in the backdrop by the pool.

Children under the age of six dine with the Hotel’s compliments, and children aged six to 12 enjoy 50 per cent savings.

 

Magical Ramadan Events at Zoé

Break your fast at Zoé restaurant and savour the exquisite authentic Ramadan specialities on the upper deck of The First Nile Boat. Allow the team to curate a memorable Iftar or Sohour event with either a delectable set menu or a lavish buffet infused with Middle Eastern, Egyptian, and International favourites. Don’t forget to soak in the captivating panoramic view of Cairo and the Nile River. 

Zoé is booked exclusively for groups throughout the month of Ramadan. For more information, please call +2 0100 600 0408.

 

Sweet Ramadan Delights

Pastry Chef Bakr has prepared an assortment of classic Ramadan desserts along with his skilled team, but with a modern twist. Between the signature Four Seasons Maamoul, the fan favourite Kunafa, Remoush El-Sit, Basbousa, Qatayef, and the Halawet El-Jibn, these mouthwatering desserts are available at La Gourmandise, perfect for takeaway.

For Bookings, Please call +2 02 3567 2022 or e-mail fbreservations.caf@fourseasons.com.