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

All but here, Christmas is the best time of the year to create unforgettable memories for all members of the family. This year, New Cairo’s Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski is celebrating the holiday season with a long trail of festivities.

As has been the case since the beginning of the month; Lucca offers a wide range of Italian classics in Lucca’s Christmas Brunch, Every Friday from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM, for 375LE++ per person. The brunch also sees a live performance by the restaurant’s very own guitarist, Joe, in addition to a special kids’ corner.

Speaking of the little ones, Le Petit Royal kids Club has been hosting Christmassy Saturdays’ Fundays, where loads of games and fun-packed activities take place every week – but the real juicy stuff is still to come…

Christmas Eve Dinner (24th of December):

The Italian holiday spirit is sure to be found at Lucca, where the 4-course set menu harmoniously comprises various delights for 550LE++ per person.

Meanwhile, Romanov celebrates Christmas Eve with a 5-course set menu, in addition to a complimentary drink, at 750LE++ per person. 

Christmas Day Dinner (25th of December):

Gather your family around a wholesome Italian Christmas dinner at Lucca where everyone is welcome to indulge in the restaurant’s special 4-course meal for price of 375LE++ per person.

Alternatively, with a 5-course menu and a complimentary drink, Romanov gives European air to Christmas Dinner, at  750LE++per person.

New Year’s Eve (31st of December):

Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski boasts a variety of New Year’s Eve options, with a diversity of settings and culinary options and a glamourous line-up, which includes Samira Saeed, Hakim, Maya Diab and AllaKushnir.

 For 650LE+++ per person, meanwhile, Lucca celebrates the beginning of a new year with a 5-course set menu, which will see guitarist, Joe, taking to the stage. It might be the Italian job at Lucca, but it’s a Great Gatsby’s world in Let’s Sparkle this New Year at Romanov; From The Great Gatsby-inspired setting and the live entertainment, to the lavish 7-course menu that comes with a complimentary sparkling drink – and it’s950LE+++ per person.

Thinking Oriental? Then look no further than Bab Al Qasr, where, for 690LE+++ per person, a 5-course set menu is served, in addition to a belly dance performance and many other live performances. All of this comes in the form of a 1001 Arabian Nights-themed party.

With another blast-from-the-past-theme, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski’s Asian restaurant, Yana, takes you back to 1920’s Shanghai for a unique New Year’s Eve experience that includes 5-course set menu for 790LE+++ per person.

Elsewhere, the hotel’s international restaurant, The State, is keeping it simple with a spectrum of international culinary choices at a special buffet and live entertainment for 525LE+++.

For more information call 010 9711-1151 or check out the Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski on Facebook.