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Although we’re winding down towards the end of what has been a rather festive and merry Ramadan, the Four Seasons Nile Plaza isn’t resting on its laurels and has plenty to offer in the way of fetar and sohour options till the end of the month.

Whether you’re looking for a hearty fetar with an Italian twist, or a breezy, late-night sohour with live music, feast your eyes on this:

Reason No 1: Zitouni is Keeping Things Egyptian (and Delicious)

Nothing can quite match your mother’s/grandmother’s/aunt’s/any other matriarch’s home-cooked Ramadan feasts, but Zitouni comes pretty close in nailing down that wholesome home feel with the five-star quality you’d expect in its lavish buffet (520LE++ per person).

Reason No 2: Bella is Putting an Italian Twist on Fetar

Speaking of hearty and wholesome food, the Italians certainly know a thing or two about that when it comes to food – something that Italian restaurant, Bella, has been channeling for its own bumper fetar buffet (520LE++).

Reason No 3: Fetar or Sohour with One of the Best Views in Cairo

Perched above the hotel’s pool area, Upper Deck is one of the most unique restaurants in the city, boasting a stunning panoramic view of Cairo and a subtly quirky setting. This Ramadan, a set fetar menu awaits, with traditional dishes and Oriental desserts (440LE++ per person), as well as special set sohour menu (390LE++ per person).

Reason No 4: Munch n’ Music at Pool Grill

We’re not sure about you, but it’s getting awfully hot as we edge deeper into summer. But for a decidedly more chill Ramadan experience, look no further than Pool Grill. With a creative buddet for fetar (440LE++) as well as for sohour (390LE++), live music and the most spine-tingling breeze the back of your neck is likely to feel, it all makes for an elegant but casual experience.

Reason No 5: Lobby Lounge is Basically Like a Wonderland of Sweets & Desserts

For many, the measure of a successful Ramadan is in how much konafa, atayef, basbousa and other traditional desserts they’ve been able to eat over the month. At Lobby Lounge, you can find all of this and more, all wrapped up in live oud music. Yum.

For more information and reservations, call 02-2791-7000, or check out the Four Seasons Nile Plaza on Facebook and Instagram.