Ramadan is known for its long nights of food, shisha and music, and there is no better way to get your dose of the festive spirit of the holy month than to spend some time in one of the many khaimas, named after the traditional tents, all over the city.
Si Omar
The Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel is hosting the Ramadan khaima, Si Omar, calling it the Ramadan pool lounge. In addition to oriental dishes and entertainment, they offer a variety of shisha flavours.
Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel
Si Omar
Uruba Street, Heliopolis, Cairo
Tel: 16989
Ramadana
Tamarai is hosting its usual khaima again this Ramadan.Located at Nile City Towers, it overlooks the Nile, serving sohour for up to 400 guests,with food prepared by Master Chef Vincent Guillou.The restaurant boasts modern-oriental decor and offers an array of entertainment including comedy shows and the like.
Nile City Towers
Tamarai restaurant
El Nil, Ramlet Beaulac
Tel: 012 245 666 66
Panorama Al-Kala’a
Situated right in the middle of the Citadel, the Panorama Al-Kala’a khaima offers panoramic views of the city, accompanied with different entertaining shows like tannoura twirling and tahteebdancing of Upper Egypt.
The Citadel
Police Museum square
Salah Salem Street
Tel: 01004974944 – 01113334998
Hassan we Morkos
Another Ramadan pool lounge, Roof Bar is hosting a khaima named for Adel Imam’s movie on Muslims and Copts. Entertainment includes live bands and celebrity figures such as Amr Al-Leithy and Saad El-Soghayar among others. It seems that for this Ramadan, they have adopted a sha’abi theme. Shisha is offered as well as an array of oriental dishes.
Roof Bar
Gabriel Hotel, Sun City Mall,
Heliopolis, Cairo
Tel:( 02) 269 607 00
Le Capitol: Bab El Kahera
Novotel El-Borg is hosting a special khaima this Ramadan on the roof of the hotel which overlooks Qasr Al-Nil Bridge and Tahrir Square, making it a good spot for keeping an eye on Egypt’s unfolding political events. After being closed for so long, the roof restaurant has finally been opened to the public. The place offers modern decor and a variety of food options.
Novotel El-Borg
3 Saraya El Gezira Street
Zamalek, Cairo
Tel: (02)27356725
Fawanees
City Stars Mall is hosting a special Ramadan khaimacalled Fawanees by event planner Hassan Abaza. In addition to modern decor and an extensive menu, the place offers board games and creative entertainment for its clients.
City Stars Mall
Omar Ibn El Khattab Street
Heliopolis, Cairo
Tel:(02) 2480 0706
Tabla and Oud
Enjoy the live performances of oriental music and food along with scenic Nile views, including an air-conditioned section at the Medley in Zamalek. In addition to staple dishes such as foul and ta’ameya, the restaurant has added shisha to its menu as well.
The Medley
33 Abul Feda,
Zamalek,Cairo
Tel:(02)2737 3885
The Clubhouse
Located in Uptown Cairo, the Ramadan tent at The Clubhouse organises a game of fawazeer every night, and the winner gets a mystery special prize. They also hold a picture competition for their clients.
The Club House
Uptown Cairo
Mokattam,Cairo
Tel:(02) 2503 2133
Somaa Basha
The Marriott hotel in Zamalek has taken orientalism to another level with their outdoors khaima, Somaa Basha. With decor straight from 1,001 nights, sohour will prove to be a different experience as you lay on cushions that are draped with orientalist-style fabrics. The khaima also boasts live entertainment, a comprehensive menu and shisha.
Cairo Marriott Hotel
16 Saray El Gezira Street,
Zamalek, Cairo
Tel: (02) 2728 3000
Wahawi-Ramadan by the River
Everyday Le Pacha 1901 serves sohour by the Nile on top of the stationary boat. In addition to various food options and shisha, thiskhaima offers Playstation, board games like Monopoly and Risk, and cards and backgammon.
Le Pacha 1901
Saray El Gezirah Street,
Zamalek, Cairo
Tel:012 7127 6715
