CairoScene Eid Guide 2017
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Dobby is a free elf! Yes, we used a Harry Potter reference. Long are the days of the late sohours and hungry mornings, Eid El Fitr is here to totally ruin the peaceful detox you've been going at for a month. You might not be fully ready for the mania that comes along every year, so from stuffing your face with ka7k, to getting dolled up for a night out, here is EVERYTHING you can do all over Sahel, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Ain Sokhna, Luxor, and basically the whole country, this Eid.
SAHEL (NORTH COAST)
EID WEEK @ EXIT
Exit is kicking off summer season with a bang! The lineup over the Eid holiday is massive, ranging from Madlou, Aguizi & Fahim on the 25th of June, to Abou Samra, De La Swing, and Hafez on the 26th, Emery Warman is expected to be joining in with A.salah on the 27th, with Mohasseb and A-squared taking over on the 28th, and Carlos wrapping up the beachy madness on the 29th. And there's many more impressive names.
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 29/06/2017
Reservations: 0120 620 2927
Time: 11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
WHITE OPENING NIGHT @ 6IX DEGREES
White parties are back in town! The Eid party vibes are hitting the North Coast, and you'd better be dressed in your whitest. Oh, and this one's already sold out. This is listed here to remind you of the necessities of planning out your social life in advance.
Date: 26/06/2017
Reservations: 0120 620 2927
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Kicking off sahel shenanigans with TRUX opening up once more with the tastiest gigs on wheels! Mahmoud El Esseily will sing you a song while you eat your burger. Day made.
Date: From 26/06/2017
Reservations: 01000214903
EXTENDED WHITE PARTY WITH DJ HADY SABAA & SORAYA NAOYIN @ 6IX DEGREES
Well, isn't it your lucky day!? 6IX are extending the Eid fun (since you’ve been snoozing during the first White Party's reservation period) with Spanish diva, Soraya Naoyin, the mesmerising moves straight from London's Persian beauty Elle, and the epic beats of DJ Hady Sabaa.
Date: 27/06/2017
Reservations: 01224566666
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
FUNTASIA FT. DJ CAROLINA K @ TABLA
Funtasia is back with even more fun-packed surprises that includes live sets by Beirut sensation Carolina K, the sultry shaker Maya Maghraby, and a special swag set by DJ Fedde all under Tabla North Coast's breezy roof.
Date: 26/06/2017
Reservations: 01017121452 or 01009703970
Time: 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM
OPENING NIGHT W/ DJ MISS GUL @ MARTIN'S BEACH CLUB
It's getting bigger, better, and more private! Martin's Beach Club has partnered up with graceful party peeps Le Pacha 1901 to bring you beach raves like you've never seen before this Eid.
Date: 29/06/2017
Reservations: 0122 293 0052
Time: 11:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BACK2BASICS’ BACK2GOLD @ TABLA NORTH COAST
Back2Basics? More like back to gold! Back2Gold is a brand new shiny party series that will be having all the guests dressed in white and gold for the takeover of Edu Imbernon, Los Soruba, and Jimmy.
Date: 29/06/2017
Reservations: 01017121452
Time: 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Sugar Babes will giving a sweet dance show, with Steven Aderinto, Vassili, Tsili, and Christos joining behind the decks, all sound like 6IX wants to whisk you away for one more weekend!
Date: 29/06/2017
Reservations: 01224566666
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
CAIRO
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL
Eid El Fitr is not the same without seafood extravaganzas. And JW Marriott's Mirage Cafe is throwing a whole buffet of nothing but Little Mermaid's entire cast. We hear they taste as pretty as they sing.
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24115588
It's not a vacay unless you take a dip in the blue waters! JW Marriott's beach will be serving succulent BBQ platters throughout the whole day that you can munch on right after a nice swim, along with a fish market and loads of kids’ activities in store!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24115588
Now, if you're looking for a nice place to crash after your crazy shenanigans all over Cairo, the JW Marriott will be having you over for an even bigger range of charges!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24115588
Price: Deluxe double room is for 2,850 EGP per night or 5,450 EGP for deluxe room for two nights
After a straining month of fasting, it's more than appropriate to treat yourself and your loved one to a good body rub. JW Marriott's Manadara Spa will work through those tough knots in your back that have been keeping you up at night, you might eventually learn to perfectly stand up straight.
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24115588
Price: The couple's package with a 90-minute massage is for 2,200 EGP per couple, and the individual package that includes an hour-long hammam treatment and an hour-long massage for 1,600 EGP
RAMSES HILTON HOTEL
BBQ's not the same without a pool, and Eid El Fitr sure isn't the same without a pool. Lucky for us Ramses Hilton is right in the middle of town with killer views and platters of deliciousness. Poolside!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 27/06/2017
Reservations: +201022218977
Price: Starts at 280++ EGP
Now, if you're wanting to crash somewhere right in the heart of the city, Downtown Cairo's Ramses Hilton has the right Downtown view to please event the ssnobbiest of tastes, with an early breakfast too. You know how Eid El Fitr appetite goes like. Insane.
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 27/06/2017
Reservations: +20 2 23947070
Price: Starts at 650 EGP per night, and 799 for day use offers
CONRAD HOTEL
EID EL FITR @ SOLANA RESTAURANT
Sink your teeth into a wide spectrum of delicious food at the lavish lunch buffet at Conrad's Solana restaurant. Plus, you get to gaze away at the beauty waters of the river Nile!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-25808000
Price: 295 EGP
We'd like to think Egyptian nights are mostly spend stuck in Mehwar's traffic, or constantly being late to all engagements, but we'd also like to think they include live performances by a belly dancer, takht, and tanoura. Jayda will hopefully be making all of our Egyptian dreams come true this Eid!
Date: From 27/06/2017 to 28/06/2017
Reservations: 02-25808000
Price: Starts at 275 EGP per person
You can escape Cairo whilst still remaining IN Cairo this Eid. Conrad's giving you a getaway ticket to the relaxing view of the Nile, the amount of privacy you've been yearning for, and filling you up with good food!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-25808000
Price: Breakfast and lunch buffet at Solana restaurant and 15% discount at Jayda for 2,100 EGP per couple
RENAISSANCE HOTEL
The guys over at Vintage will be letting you go old school for Eid this year. Word is, they're going full Shaabi for the first evening, with loads of surprises in store! Here's a picture of how your view should look like right around midnight.
Date: From 26/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24063333
Having seafood by the pool can be just as awesome as being at the beach! You don't need to drive all the way to Sahel to have a bangin' time this Eid El Fitr. You can have a super chill day in lush gardens while you soak up the sunshine.
Date: From 26/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24063333
You can't spell Eid without seafood buffet. Okay, you obviously can, but do you want to? Renaissance Hotel's Citron is serving lunch and dinner buffets inspired by the the deep blue sea, and sounds delish!
Date: From 26/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24063333
Spending Eid's three days at home snuggling with a bowl of ka7k is not an option! You can do the same with a much better view and a comfier bed. Renaissance has just released the Eid El Fitr rates for room packages.
Date: From 26/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24063333
Price: Deluxe double room for a night starts from 1,990 EGP, and two nights start from 3,790 EGP on bed and breakfast basis
ROYAL MAXIM PALACE KEMPINSKI
It's not Mother's Day just yet, but the mother-daughter bonding experience that you've probably shared throughout the hectic month of Ramadan call for a session of relaxation!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 0223899000
Price: An 80-minute facial for mum and a 30-minute facial for her daughter (over 16) all for 1,850 EGP
If you're looking to be treated like total royalty this Eid, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski will pamper you on your holiday in the lavish New Cairo property. Who needs beaches to have fun anyway?
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 0223899000
Price: Starts at 2,499 EGP with a discount of 200 EGP if you pre-pay your booking
EID EL FITR KIDS ACTIVITIES @ ROYAL MAXIM PALACE KEMPINSKI
Now for the little ones, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski is having a three-day carnival-themed festival by the pool including face-painting, a magician, telematch, clowns, and more kids funsies!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 0223899000
SOFITEL EL GEZIRAH HOTEL
Meanwhile, Sofitel El Gezirah's Kebabgy is resuming their lunch and dinner menus of grilled goodies with a daily oriental band from 7:30 to 10:30 PM.
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-27373737
Have you ever watched the film Duplex? Safe to say, real life at Sofitel El Gezirah is nothing like the movie! You'll find the people there incredible welcoming, and if you're looking for a dancefloor, the live beats will keep you company.
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-27373737
Get your Indian fix from the city's slickest Indian hub Manipuri. Leave the portable hot sauce at home!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-27373737
Some fresh Nile air and live entertainment all night? Sounds like Eid would be well-spent munching through La Palmeraie's menu. The oriental band will be playing from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, with a live duet from 11:30 PM to 2:30 AM.
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-27373737
INTERCONTINENTAL CITYSTARS HOTEL
Check into the InterContinental City Stars for a sophisticated staycation! Their delicious international buffet Esplanade will satisfying our hunger with munching throughout the Eid holiday.
Date: From 26/06/2017 to 28/06/2017
Reservations: 02-24800100
Price: Starts at 360 EGP
Eid is not Eid without ka7k and baskaweet! The cookie monster is taking residence in InterContinental Citystars' bakery for takeaway goodies that will surely make taunt Samia overlook that non-existent wedding ring…
Date: From 19/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-24800100
EID EL FITR @ MENA HOUSE HOTEL
It's not unlikely that staying in Egypt and never waking up to the view of the Pyramids might make you feel like you’ve never really been to Giza. What are you waiting for? Cross it off your bucket list - if you have one - and head over to Mena House this Eid!
Date: From 26/06/2017 to 01/07/2017
Reservations: 02-33773222
Price: 1,200 EGP for garden view, 1,400 EGP for pool view, 1,600 EGP for Pyramid view, and 3,000 EGP for a grand deluxe
EID EL FITR AND SUMMER @ THE WESTIN CAIRO GOLF
Now that Ramadan's over, The Westin has released brand new rates if you're thinking of staying out and living out of hotels like a total Rockstar.
Date: From 01/07/2017 to 30/09/2017
Reservations: 02 23228000
Price: Classic garden view is $100 for single rooms and 105$ for double. Superior pool or golf view is $110 for single rooms and $115 for double rooms. The Westin suite is $200 for single and 205$ for double
HOLLYWOOD NIGHT VOL 1: WA2FA NIGHT @ TOLIP HOTEL
Thought there weren't any rad parties worth your presence in the capital? New Cairo's Tolip is rocking you Hollywood-style with DJs Soul M, Nada, Irma, Moro Vitch, and more. Showing up in shades is totally acceptable.
Date: 24/06/2017
Reservations: 01117998707 or 01141520871
Time: 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Price: 300 – 4,000 EGP
SURVIVE ROOM W/ OUZO & SEBZZ @ 24K BAR
Prepare yourself for a long night of madness and tunes that you might not even believe has existed because the lineup for this one is CRAZY! Ouzo b2b Sebzz, Jimmy b2b Fayek, Fuzzy b2b K. Niazy, Lith K b2b Vision-D, and K. Diwan b2b T. Siddk, all in 10 hours of nothing but partying. Tickets are 400 EGP.
Date: 24/06/2017
Reservations: +20 111 806 1609 or 01144468449
Time: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM
DARK NIGHT PARTY @ VILLA DREAM
Villa Dream want to give you exactly what you've been wishing for on wa2fa night. Featuring DJ Wael Weela, Todd Roderick, Kordy, and Wezo, along with spiked up cocktails and special bar mixes, this party is one you can't miss - especially if you're a resident of 6th of October City.
Date: 24/06/2017
Reservations: 01111393663 or 01016030003 or 01148800544
Time: 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Price: 400 EGP
BACK TO FUTURE W/ DJ A.K @ THE TAP EAST
Marty McFly knew a lot about the future, but he sure doesn't know s#@$ in futuristic tunes like A.K. does. Expect random dancing sessions with people you might have never seen before!
Date: 25/06/2017
Reservations: 01060000865
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
CHEESE BALLS FT. ARMEN V @ THE TAP MAADI
The title of the event is exactly how you should be acting at The Tap while Armen V busts out his LOUDEST tunes to date!
Date: 25/06/2017
Reservations: 010-16000558
Time: 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
EID MUSIC FEAST @ CAIRO JAZZ CLUB
From appearances by DJ Feedo, Osama El Hady, Fabric, to Ayman Nageeb, and Miesh, seems like CJC's made sure some of the best music-makers stay in the city for Eid.
Date: From 26/06/2017 to 30/06/2017
Reservations: 02-33459939
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Ready for the biggest musical plot twists of all time? Fatsam will be bringing heavy doses of hip hop to the Tap East this Monday. The Grammys on the artwork is a great indication to the authenticity of his swaggie manner.
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Date: 26/06/2017
Reservations: 01060000865
Ouzo's taking over The Tap on the second day of Eid with tunes that are even more beautiful than his face.
Date: 26/06/2017
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Reservations: 010-16000558
Things in life come best in pairs, just like our boys Jack and Moez bringing their A-game to The Tap East this Eid!
Date: 27/06/2017
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Reservations: 01060000865
HIP HOPPING W/ SOUL M @ THE TAP MAADI
Hip hop beats straight from the soul, by Soul M. Bring yo' golden chainz and turn yo' swaggie hipster mode ON!
Date: 27/06/2017
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Reservations: 010-16000558
This week, the unstoppable Armen V will be bringing his unmistakable sounds to the hottest spot in New Cairo for a groove-worthy night of nothing but dance! And loads of cheers. Cheers!
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Date: 28/06/2017
Reservations: 01060000865
RAMSI & NAKHLA @ THE TAP MAADI
What kind of trees do fingers grow? A palm tree! But aside from our irresistible sense of humour, Nakhla is totally no joke, and he'll seriously induce some party grooves to your dance moves right before Ramsi takes the decks.
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Date: 28/06/2017
Reservations: 010-16000558
MAF HOUSE NIGHT @ THE TAP EAST
Mastering the funk is not one simple task, but a few have managed to accomplish the impossible and they want to share their rocking tunes with the world! MAF (Masters at Funk) is taking over The Tap East on Thursday night for one wild night of house beats.
Date: 29/06/2017
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Reservations: 01060000865
Known for dropping the hippiest hip hop and RnB tunes, you can have faith that DJ Mobbz will treat you good on the dance floor if you're fancy Maadi over the Eid holiday!
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Date: 29/06/2017
Reservations: 010-16000558
You can never go wrong with commercial music! Teddy's taking over during the second Eid weekend at The Tap East to play commercial hits like you've never heard before.
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Date: 30/06/2017
Reservations: 01060000865
ELEKTROLIVE NIGHT @ THE TAP MAADI
We can picture it now: There's electricity in the air, The Meteors Project are minutes away from taking center-stage, Minus T has just dropped one of his most insane sets, and what do you know! It's Friday night at The Tap Maadi.
Date: 30/06/2017
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Reservations: 010-16000558
You've been up all night for the past Eid week. Now it's time for you to chill back with a cold one, and enjoy the raw acoustics strumming from Mariam Ghareeb.
Date: 01/07/2017
Reservations: 01060000865
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Tell the negative committee up in your head to calm the fudge down and take a seat, it's about to get very raw and slightly acoustic. You do need that break from all the Eid shenanigans you’ve been up to lately.
Date: 01/07/2017
Reservations: 010-16000558
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
AROUND EGYPT
STELLA
EID EL FITR @ STELLA DI MARE, SHARM EL SHEIKH
While half of the population is relocating to someplace in Sahel, Sharm El Sheikh is still as hot as ever! How about waking up to a direct view of the beautiful Red Sea waters? Can you smell the salty breeze? We sure can!
Date: From 23/06/2017 to 30/06/2017
Reservations: 0128 043 4341
Price: 1,050 EGP for a deluxe single room, 1,400 EGP for a deluxe double room, and 2,010 EGP for a deluxe triple room
EID EL FITR @ STELLA DI MARE MAKADI, HURGHADA
Feel like you would just take the whole week off and escape to Hurghada? You can! Stella Makadi is offering to have you from the 23rd of June to the 30th without setting you back piles of $$. Beautiful surroundings? Check. More cash to spend on food? Check! Call in sick and get packing!
Date: From 23/06/2017 to 30/06/2017
Reservations: 0122 555 5076
Price: 825 EGP for single rooms, 1,100 EGP double rooms, and 1,575 EGP for triple rooms
SOFITEL
EID EL FITR @ SOFITEL OLD CATARACT HOTEL, ASWAN
Ahh, the beauty and elegance of Aswan. What a view to wake up to! How about you catch a train heading south and get Don't Stop Believing on replay while you act out a getaway scene from a fictional movie? Escape the city and head out to Old Cataract. It's even more beautiful than the pictures in real life.
Date: From 23/06/2017 to 30/06/2017
Reservations: 097 2316000
Price: Single rooms start for 1,200 BB, and double rooms for 1,400 BB
SUMMER @ SOFITEL WINTER PALACE, LUXOR
Escape to the beautiful landscapes of Luxor where you get to wake up to the Nile like you've never seen before! Oh, and go on loads of adventures too. They have very toasty peanuts too so you'll be snacking the whole time!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 30/06/2017
Reservations: 095 2380425
Price: Starts from 800 EGP up to 2,000 EGP depending on chosen room
EID FESTIVAL @ PAPAS BEACH CLUB, HURGHADA
"What began eighteen years ago as a one-off in the Amsterdam Arena, is now a worldwide phenomenon that takes place in stadiums and arenas around the globe" Going from a trance into pure house event is Sensation White, which will be taking place at Hurghada's hot spot Papa's Beach Club with guest DJ LouLou Players coming all the way from Belgium to blast out some deep house beats on the 27th of June. Take a long look at the artwork above ^ and that's how your Eid week should be looking like, fam!
Date: From 25/06/2017 to 1/07/2017
Reservations: 002 0106 883 3556 or 002 0106 883 3552
Time: 11:00 PM - 5:00 AM
DJ KHALED HUSSEIN @ THE EMBASSY BEACH CLUB, HURGHADA
The Embassy Beach Club seems to be throwing quite a bit of of parties this Eid! DJ Khaled Hussein is expected to take over on Tuesday. He's made it an annual ritual to get people to boogie during their feast.
Date: 27/06/2017
Reservations: 01009936386
Time: 11:00 PM - 5:00 AM
TRIPPY HIPPIE @ RUSH SPORTS CLUB, GOUNA
The seasonal costume bash will let you have your Halloween night a bit early this year at Rush Sports Club! You have the choice between going trippy or hippie... or both! Look for Sinai pants, feathers, rimmed glasses, a banana peel, you name it, and get ready for FREE BEER from 10-11 PM. Then you party like there's no tomorrow.
Date: 25/06/2017
Reservations: 01220900333
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
FIRE & ROSES @ MOTION CLUB, HURGHADA
New nightclub around the corner Motion Club is set to take Hurghada's nightlife scene by storm, with DJ Lissat & Voltax, Diva Intense, and Evan Syanov spinning live sets. Will it flow or will it blow? Check it out, and let us know.
Date: 27/06/2017
Reservations: 0122 436 20 94 or 011 41 60 40 66
Time: 10:30 PM - 5:00 AM
Price: 200-250 EGP
TEN IBIZA AND AYMAN NAGEEB @ ELEMENTS CLUB, HURGHADA
Party-makers TEN Ibiza are taking over Element club on the 27th for a bash alongside Roma & Amonios, with even more in store! The ladies deserve their own night too, so Ayman Nageeb is headlining Thursday Ladies Night at Elements Club with Resident DJs Roma and Amonios, so the girls can have some fun of their own. Hurghada > Sahel?
Date: From 27/06/2017 to 29/06/2017
Reservations: +2 065 3465200/400
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
POOL PARTY FT. DAVE LAMBERT @ DUPORT POOL, GOUNA
DuPort Pool Club promises to get you all warmed up and toasty for the summer season. Kick off your work pants and put on your bathing suits, it's time to think of nothing but DJ Dave Lambert rocking the decks with DJ Clay Lio by the water and taking a much-needed long, long tan.
Date: 29/06/2017
Reservations: +2/01227991304 or +2/012111159535
Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
BIKINI PARTY @ THE EMBASSY BEACH CLUB, HURGHADA
Nothing bad ever comes after yelling out "BIKINI PARTY". Dance like nobody is watching, because everyone's probably too busy busting a move to the tunes of Moose and Mesho Gold!
Date: 30/06/2017
Reservations: 0100 993 6386
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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