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

Garden City’s Semiramis InterContinental Cairo is following the success of its Ramadan hotspot, Fawanees by Nile Terrace, by crowning the 30-day festivities with an extra dash of oriental magic during Eid.

Home to some of Cairo’s favourite restaurants and renowned for its array of cuisines, the hotel offers various options where you and your loved ones can enjoy an endless selection of oriental sweets and savory delights; from Night & Day’s Eid lunch buffet that comes at the price of 345++LE per person to the Nile Terrace’s ‘EnPlein Air’ experience, whose a la carte menu comprises a variety of delicious oriental dishes and an impressive list of aromatic shisha flavours. The Nile Terrace also hosts a daily live duo from 10.30PM to 2AM, who are joined by a number of belly dancing performances.

When it comes to the entertainment, the oriental-themed Eid celebrations arrive with a bang at Haroun Al Rashid, where a line-up including some of the best shabi stars in Egypt await on the first day of Eid, from Saad El Soghayar and Mahmoud El Leithy to Essam Karika and belly-dance divas like Dina, Sahar and Kawakeb as well as Super Stars Band.

If, however, you are on the lookout for a simple Eid celebration without missing out on Semiramis’ unique oriental twist, look no further than Café Corniche, where Kahk and Ghourayeba are available around the clock. You can also enjoy these pastries at the lobby, where more live music awaits, while sipping on your afternoon tea or coffee, with the exclusive 200++LE high tea menu.

For more information and reservations, call 27988188 or check out the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo on Facebook. Happy Eid!