'Tis the Season: Christmas in Egypt

Egypt Today rounds up the hottest Christmas parties and events 

 

By Egypt Today Staff

  It’s Christmas time in Cairo, and despite the lack of cold weather and snow flurries there is plenty of holiday cheer and opportunities for celebrating. Egypt Today rounds up some of the Christmas events taking place in Cairo and around Egypt. A Merry Rockin’ Xmas at Cairo Jazz Club Cairo Jazz Club wants you to rock the night away on Christmas, December 25, with The Cadillacs. Starting at 10 p.m., the rock band will perform festive hits until early in the morning. For reservations call 02-33459939 or visit CJC’s Facebook page. Christmas Funk by Nacelle at The Tap Party organizers Nacelle are hosting a special holiday edition of their B-Side at one of Maadi’s newest bars, The Tap. With Tito on deck, the night promises to be funky and full of spirit. For more information about The Tap visit their Facebook page, and for reservations contact Nacelle. Christmas Masquerade Electrum Records will host their 6^th annual Christmas party on December 24 at Dudit Thani. Performers include an opening set by Gawdat, UK X-Factor vocalist Kim and House music’s Copyright. Egg nog, mulled wine and dancing will make this a night to remember. Tickets are LE 350 and bouchon is LE 250 per bottle. For reservations call 01066019996. Christmas Party at The Garden In the mood for House music on Christmas? The Garden will have you set up in Heliopolis with DJ Nita from Macedonia, who plans on filling the night with Progressive and Deep House mixes alongside the bar’s signature cocktails. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is pulling out all the presents this Christmas with a wide range of holiday activities. Santa comes to Cairo and will be stopping by the Four Seasons’ lobby on Christmas Eve, December 24, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight and Christmas, December 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The lobby will also host a Christmas chocolate buffet and live piano music from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas at LE 150 per person. Beymen Café will be offering Christmas treats to fulfill your sweet holiday cravings. 8 Restaurant will present an eight-course menu on Christmas Eve for LE 700, from 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. (call (02)27916923 for reservations). If you’re feeling in the mood for a gourmet Christmas lunch, Zitouni is welcoming patrons to join them on December 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (LE 320 per person). And last but not least, if you’re feeling in the mood for an Italian Christmas, Bella is offering a Christmas Eve dinner from 7:00 p.m. to midnight (five course menu at LE 550 per person) and a Christmas lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (four course menu at LE 350 per person). For a reservation at Bella, call 27916923. Christmas at the Cairo Marriott Hotel Celebrate Christmas with the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino as they whip up a special menu for the holiday season at JW’s Steakhouse and Ristorante Tuscany. Click here to view the menu and call +(20)0227283000 Ext. 4823. Festive Season at Fairmont Nile City The Fairmont Nile City is celebrating the festive season with “A Very Jazzy Christmas by Boha” at Saigon Lounge and “Winter Wonderland” at O Bar on December 25. Visit their Facebook page for more information.   Christmas Carnival at Downtown Mall Still feeling the Christmas cheer on the day after? For Boxing Day, Downtown Mall will be holding a Christmas Carnival on December 26, full of kids activities and Santa. The mall is located in New Cairo at Road 90, Fifth Compound. Holiday Cheer at the Sheraton Montazah in Alexandria Celebrate Christmas with the Sheraton Montazah in Alexandria as the hotel will be hosting a night of dancing and good times at the Tabia Ballroom, Caesar Inn and Aquarius Discotheque on December 25. For more information, visit their website or call +(20)35480550. Holiday Deal with Ramses Hilton Enjoy a four-course Christmas Eve dinner at Windows on the World Roof Top Restaurant, accompanied by live entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus. Only LE 299 per person all inclusive of service charge and taxes.