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

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As December brings its final days, the New Year beckons with potential and opportunity. At this time, we look back at 2018 and all the good memories. No matter how this year was for you, we’re sure you can’t wait to bid it goodbye with a hot party on New Year’s Eve. Look no further, for we’ve got the lowdown on what’s happening that special Monday night.

You can watch the ball drop at The Tap Maadi with fresh beats from DJ Bedazzle, followed by cheesy pop hits courtesy of Cheeseballs. Other Tap branches are also ready for the night. The Tap East is bringing together DJ Kashouty and DJ A.K. for the second volume of The Shakedown, while The Tap West is where the rowdy DJ Doggy Dogg rules over the decks, followed by the hot beats of DJ Feedo. If you’re looking for an early NYE party, then 24K is the way to go, giving their Magnetic Saturdays a 2019-twist with DJ Soul M.

In the heart of Mohandeseen, you can head to CJC to Pop The Cork as DJ Bakir makes a smash of this NYE Bash, while CJC 610 are getting ready for a dope night with two of Egypt’s hottest stars; composer and singer Hossam Hosny kicks off the night, followed by pop sensation Moustafa Amar. If you’re looking for a more oriental night, you can hit the Black & White Party at OPIA Cairo with Khaled Sayes on the tabla, Sherihan the belly dancer, and saxophonist Loai Khalifa. Otherwise, you can hit Gu Lounge for their NYE party featuring Hassan El Kholaky, a belly dancer show, plus DJs Shark and Kajo.

Andiamo Pizza Garden & Bar know how to host a hot party, and though their Sheikh Zayed’s branch is sold out, you can still enjoy their parties at Heliopolis, and Lake House in New Cairo. For another hot New Year’s Eve party in Cairo’s eastern side, you can head to JW Marriott Hotel Cairo, and catch Wael Gassar, Jawhara, Safinar, Amina and Najwan live! 

Conrad Cairo is setting up a huge list of events, including special dinners at their restaurants and hot parties at Stage One and Hot & Blue. You can also enjoy a relaxing and luxurious dinner at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza’s The Bar. If you’ve got a taste for the finer things in life, enjoy the happenings of the Nile Ritz-Carlton with countdowns, dinners, rooftop parties, and more-check it out here!While Sheraton Cairo Hotel’s Rawi Restaurant & Bar is hosting a NYE party with Mostafa Hagag and belly dancers Anastasia and Linda. For a wonderful night, you can enjoy InterContinental Cairo Citystars party featuring megastar Mohamed Fouad, shaaby star Hakim, as well as belly dancers Gawhara and the lovable Fifi Abdou. Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo is offering a Moulin Rouge themed NYE party, in addition to a special NYE party with entertainment and food at their Osmanly restaurant. On the other side of Cairo, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski has a line-up of performers that you ought not miss: catch Alla Kushnir, Mahmoud El Esseily, Moustafa Haggag, Bahaa Sultan, and Tahra live!

For an upscale experience, you can hit SASS Restaurant / Bar with a beautiful view on the Nile, featuring A-Squared, Amr Shamoon, and Omar Azaar. Speaking of breathtaking Nile views, you can head to Grand Nile Tower, where Sherine Abdel-Wahab and Saber El Rebai will be performing live. Looking to welcome 2019 with a dose of nostalgia? Well, you can head to Le Pacha 1901 for unforgettable celebration. In the heart of Zamalek, you can head to ALIBI Bar and Restaurant for a blasting NYE party with DJ Bassem Nassif.  

Mohandessin residents can enjoy the hot NYE party at Underground by After 8, featuring Ahmed El Shoky and a belly dancer for a night of shaabi hits with DJ Pedro on the decks. Indigo Restaurant & Bar are bringing in an imported open bar with open choice finger foods, free corkage, and DJ entertainment. You can also head to the newest hot spot, The Muse, for a rocking NYE party featuring DJ Mohamed Salah.

Finally, if you’re looking to make a trip out of town, you can enjoy a NYE getaway party at 360 Sudr, enjoy the beautiful beaches of Ras Sudr along with hot beats courtesy of DJ Sebzz and DJ Ouzo. Alternatively, you can find glamour at the New Year Celebration of Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, featuring megastar Hisham Abbas, along with DJ Johnny and belly dancer Galila.