22 Ramadan Tents and Restaurants to Enjoy in Cairo!

If you’re heading out for iftar or sohour this month, take the stress out of searching on Google or Facebook for what’s on offer – we have you covered! Take a look at any of these dining spots to have the most festive meal with your favorite people.

Get a taste of The Smokery’s Oriental Menu this Ramadan for iftar and sohour in all Cairo venues while being entertained during the Holy Month. Shisha is available along with screening of TV shows and football matches exclusively for Ramadan.

A-la-carte menus are also available for lunch and dinner at 3 pm and 9 pm.

This year the Cairo Marriott Hotel is welcoming guests for an extraordinary iftar and sohour experience. Iftar is back in Omar’s Café with outdoor and indoor seating.  An array of appetizers, mezze, grills and main courses is offered, along with Om Aly dessert. Following iftar, guests can enjoy Cairo’s evening breeze at Al-Qahwah. Egyptian Nights with its oriental vibe and street-decoration is serving special set menus and à-la-carte menus for both iftar and sohour with live entertainment each evening from 10 pm until 1:30 am.

 

Ristorante Tuscany offers an Italian family-style menu cooked to perfection, and a French atmosphere blended with an Oriental mood is at Saraya Gallery. Guests can orchestrate their own private iftar or corporate sohour events at any of the historical ballrooms of the Palace with a variety of set menus and Ramadan specialties prepared by Cairo Marriott’s culinary team. Sohour can be enjoyed at Som3a Basha tent; a street-style sohour is prepared for guests every night from 9:30 pm with a special live takht band performance from 10:30 pm until 2 am.

In the heart of Cairo, with a perfect view over Baron Empain Palace and Heliopolis, Baron Hotel offers a special iftar menu on the terrace where guests can enjoy delicious food along with favorite Ramadan TV series. Later, sohour is available on the terrace with beautiful Oriental music to create a Ramadan mood.

Experience the spirit of Ramadan at Conrad Cairo with an extravagant iftar buffet and a spectacular view of the Nile at Solana Restaurant, featuring a diverse selection of salads, a generous selection of hot and cold mezze and hot specialties.

OAK Grill offers a contemporary Lebanese iftar set menu with traditional hot and cold mezze, Lebanese roasted chicken freekeh, Chicken Fatah and a variety of Oriental sweets.

At Jayda Nile Terrace iftar and sohour specialties can be enjoyed at El Lama El Helwa with daily live entertainment. Special Ramadan menus are also available for large gatherings or corporate events.

There is no shortage of iftar options at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza this Ramadan. Guest can choose from Zitouni, with an iftar buffet of authentic Egyptian favorites or Bella with an Italian iftar buffet. Both the Pool Grill and Upper Deck offer iftar set menus in a refreshing ambience. A sohour buffet is also available at both the Pool Grill and Upper Deck.

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has the pleasure of inviting guests to embrace the magical spirit of Ramadan among family and friends in a variety of exceptional settings, whether for iftar or sohour. La Gourmandise restaurant sets the scene with a stylish and colorful Ramadan tent offering an extravagant iftar buffet featuring live cooking stations with Egyptian and Ramadan favorites. For sohour, guests can feast on a buffet featuring delicacies masterly crafted with a Four Seasons twist.

Special iftar family-style set menus are available in renowned Syrian Restaurant Aura, prepared by Syrian Chef Nedal Hamadany. It not only offers a Syrian culinary experience for iftar but also creates magical nights for sohour as families gather and catch their favorite Ramadan series in their own private cabanas

Grand Nile Tower has redefined the Ramadan experience with numerous tailored choices to gather family and friends for mouth-watering offerings while enjoying a panoramic view of the Nile.

For iftar, guests can enjoy gourmet set-menus at El Sakya Souk restaurant and The Nubian Village. The two restaurants also offer a special menu of light favorites in an Oriental atmosphere for sohour, with a repertoire of classic tunes to set the perfect mood. For dessert, there is a varied selection of Ramadan oriental pastries from Delice gourmet shop. For Nile cruise fans, Grand Nile Tower’s yacht, Marquise, provides iftar buffet and special sohour cruises for groups upon request.

For larger gatherings, Grand Nile Tower has over 3,000 m2 of banquet space overlooking the Nile. The banquet rooms can be specially arranged to accommodate up to 900 persons.

Sehraya 2019 at Al Guezira Plaza is inspired by the essence of the Holy Month, offering a hub for West Cairenes to come together to enjoy the evening breeze while indulging in traditional delicacies and Ramadan drinks. Vibrant and atmospheric, Sehraya at Al Guezira Plaza provides enjoyment and relaxation after a long day.

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis features different sizes of ballrooms perfect for Ramadan entertainment, including Canyon, the grand ballroom which can host events of up to 1,300 guests, and the Pool terraces, set amongst the gardens and pools, which are ready to host up to 2000 guests. There is a full range of delectable menus offering an extensive selection of Oriental delicacies and traditional drinks, in addition to shisha packages for groups.

The Roof Top at Kempinski Nile offers panoramic views of the Magnificent Nile and Cairo’s twinkling lights at sohour time. Diners can enjoy a four-course set menu of Egyptian and Turkish dishes followed by their favorite shisha flavor.

For an unforgettable iftar experience, Osmanly Turkish Restaurant and The Blue Restaurant are ready to welcome their guests with a delicious menu of Arabian and Turkish cuisine.

The meal will include traditional Ramadan drinks, dates, yoghurt and a healthy soup.

EVOO offers an extensive iftar buffet featuring a lavish selection of culinary choices and traditional Ramadan favorites in addition to a delightful variety of oriental desserts.

Step into Mezzeh for an authentic Lebanese iftar experience with an array of Lebanese delicacies, savory assortments of hot and cold mezze, desserts, shisha and more.

This Ramadan, Shahrazad Tent is an ideal venue for corporate entertaining with its authentic Ramadan ambience, savory cuisine and daily live entertainment.

Marriott Mena House, Cairo has put together an exceptional setting for this festive season to make Ramadan extra special. The famous 139 Restaurant will be bursting with festive spirit and culinary delights. Set within informal, intimate seating arrangements, with breathtaking views of the Pyramids and the landscaped gardens, 139 Pavilion offers a unique dining experience for iftar and sohour with buffets full of gastronomic treats especially created for this season.

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo invites guests to a month full of flavor and incredible gastronomic experiences. From Al Qahira to Alf Leila Wa Leila Ballrooms, Culina restaurant, Aqua pool restaurant, lobby lounge as well as the famous Wust El Balad Ramadan tent, there is a variety of experiences to suit every taste.

Culina Restaurant offers a selection of gourmet Arabian and International delicacies for an extensive iftar buffet experience. Aqua pool bar will offer a lovely, laid-back sohour with an à-la-carte menu. Ramadan TV series will be aired on large screens and an authentic Oriental band will enhance the Ramadan vibes. The Lobby Lounge will be offering an à-la-carte sohour menu paired with the sounds of oud music. Sweet Boutique offers favorite Ramadan delicacies.

 

Located at the spacious garden and overlooking the magnificent Egyptian Museum, The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo features Wust El Balad Ramadan Tent for memorable sohour nights and delicious shisha flavors. The Ramadan tent includes large TV screens which will air the most popular TV shows and series of the season.

Suitable for big groups, Al Qahira and Alf Leila Wa Leila ballrooms are ideal for family gatherings during the holy month of Ramadan, offering lavish set sohour menus and iftar buffets.

On Wheels is an outdoor food truck area located at CFC with a variety of food for everyone and anyone. During this special holy month of Ramadan not only will weekly events will take place, but also On Wheels will be celebrating for the whole month with decorations, surprises, events and most importantly lots of mouthwatering food for iftar and sohour.

Palm Hills Club embraces an authentic Ramadan mood with a sohour experience like no other at its Ramadan Nights tent. Guests can catch up with family and friends, indulge in mouth-watering dishes, and relax while little ones enjoy non-stop games at Clubliko’s corner. Please note that non-members must be accompanied by a club member.

Overlooking the River Nile, Terrace Café presents lavish iftar and sohour buffets offering live cooking stations, an hors d’oeuvre counter, tagines, a carving station and a juice station as well as an array of signature desserts including a selection of Ramadan oriental pastries prepared by Executive Tunisian Pastry Chef Abdul Aziz.

Breezes open-air poolside Lounge & Grill overlooking the Nile River offers an à-la-carte iftar and sohour menu with a wide variety of authentic Oriental dishes, Ramadan juices and live entertainment provided by a traditional Oriental band and takht. Shisha lovers can enjoy their favorite flavors in an atmosphere that embodies the true spirit of Ramadan

For the third year, The Events Boutique presents Afandina fi El Mirage at Renaissance Cairo Mirage Hotel. This year Afandina explores a whole new continent and takes you to India. Experience Ramadan in a cozy atmosphere with bright Indian colors, savor a delicious sohour with some new additions to meet all tastes, and enjoy a weekly entertainment program which includes Hegazy Metall on opening night.

Afandina is open throughout Ramadan from 9:30 pm to 3 am.

Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski promises a Ramadan experience in a cozy setting with Arabian hospitality. Building on the success of the past two years, Bab Al Qasr returns for the third year with the same magical vibe at the Pool Courtyard and a new breathtaking extension at The Terrace. The Bab Al Qasr pool tent opens its doors to corporate clients daily, for group iftar and sohour, and hosts the weekly Star Nights for individual guests.

The Terrace offers an Oriental sohour journey with live entertainment with the backdrop of the Palace facade.

The State restaurant holds a sumptuous buffet iftar, featuring an array of appetizing international offerings to choose from and enjoy. With a decor that reflects the true essence of Ramadan, Bab Al Qasr offers a heartwarming Oriental iftar, with live entertainment. Celebrate with a special set menu, featuring a signature Levantine experience, along with a selection of Lebanese starters and desserts.

Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski also invites you to share iftar or sohour with your clients, partners and employees in the relaxed setting of its event spaces.

Ramadan Catering OptionsSemiramis InterContinental has created an authentic Ramadan this summer. From Night & Day’s multi ethnic iftars to Fawaness by Nile Terrace’s open-air iftars and sohours and Café Corniche’s sweet treats, guests can enjoy the ultimate Ramadan journey.

Nile Terrace presents Fawanees, with an à-la-carte menu or a Ramadan set menu for oriental iftar and sohour, along with shisha and live entertainment, including Karika, Nagwan, Mahmoud El-Eleithy, Tarek El-Sheikh, El-Esseily, Abdul Baset Hamouda and Mustafa Hagag. Alternatively, guests can watch their favorite shows on a large screen.

Night & Day is serving up numerous buffets all Ramadan with authentic Egyptian specialties as well as Indian, Lebanese, Asian and Italian dishes. Other than traditional Ramadan favorites, guests can also indulge in iftar and sohour with daily changing set menus at Sabaya, Pane Vino and Birdcage. Café Corniche has a wide-ranging assortment of oriental sweets, including konafa, balah el sham or Khak El Eid.

With the conviviality of the holy month and in celebration of fasting, AZAR Events presents ZAD Ramadan Tent on the west bank of the River Nile at Sheraton Cairo hotel.

Coming to life after sun-set, with an oriental vibe, ZAD Tent exudes originality and authenticity of heritage. Featuring popular entertainment acts, and with beautiful decoration and set-up,

ZAD Tent combines the beauty and diversity of Moroccan and Egyptian culture.

Guests can enjoy an open buffet iftar at Rawi restaurant overlooking the Nile view or have an authentic sohour at El Mawardia with a family-style menu, accompanied by an Oriental takht.

Get a taste of The Smokery’s Oriental Menu this Ramadan for iftar and sohour in all Cairo venues while being entertained during the Holy Month. Shisha is available along with screening of TV shows and football matches exclusively for Ramadan.

A-la-carte menus are also available for lunch and dinner at 3 pm and 9 pm.

Outside Cairo

Feeling like escaping to the shores during Ramadan? You can still enjoy a spectacular iftar or sohour at any of these fine establishments!

There is an El Moled Bedouin theme at the Beach Café with a view of the Mediterranean seashore. It offers elegant seating, authentic sumptuous sohour items, mouthwatering Ramadan drinks and great shisha blends along with Oriental tunes and live songs by a duo and trio band throughout the month of Ramadan. The program will start daily at 10 pm.

Café Coquillage has an iftar buffet with traditional Arabian dishes, continental delicacies and Oriental specialties along with favorite TV shows, in addition to a sohour buffet later in the evening.

Savor the spirit of Ramadan at this charming resort by enjoying a memorable stay with great deals on rooms, a variety of dining options, and extravagant Ramadan iftar and sohour buffets with a range of mouth-watering Egyptian delicacies prepared by highly-skilled chefs.

Guest can enjoy a sea view while having a delicious iftar at Layalina café’s outdoor terrace, followed by flavored shisha and favorite Ramadan refreshments along with takht music, live songs, tanoura and a folkloric show.

Afandina Fi El Mirage
Renaissance Cairo Mirage Hotel
Tel: 0122 244 7874
Instagram: @AfandinaFeMirage
Facebook: @AfandinaMirage
 
Baron Hotel Heliopolis
Tel: 02 2419 9207 Ext. 225/114
Facebook: BaronHotelHeliopolis
Instagram: baronhotelsegy
 
Cairo Marriott
Isntagram: marriottintl
Facebook: marriottinternational
 
Conrad Cairo
Tel: 02 2580 8000
Facebook/Instagram: @conradcairo
 
Grand Nile Tower Hotel
Tel: 02 2365 1234
Facebook: @GrandNileTowerHotel
Instagram: @grandniletower
 
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
Tel: 02 2696 0448
 
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Facebook: @FourSeasonsHotelCairoNilePlaza
Instagram: @fscaironp
 
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Tel: 02 3567 1600
Instagram: @fscairofr
Facebook: @FourSeasonsHotelCairoFirstResidence
 
Kempinski Nile Hotel
Tel: 02 2798 0000
Facebook Page: @KempinskiNileHotelCairo
Instagram: @kempinskinile
 
Le Meridien Cairo Airport
Tel: 02 2265 9600
Facebook: @LeMeridienCairoAirport
Instagram: @lemeridiencairoairporthotel
 
Marriott Mena house
Instagram: @marriottmenahousecairo
Facebook: @MarriottMenaHouseCairo
 
Palm Hills Club
Tel: 0101 601 6832
Facebook: @PalmHillsClub
Instagram: @palmhillsclubofficial
 
Ramses Hilton Hotel
Tel: 0101 244 0224
Tel: 02 2394 6927
 
Royal Palace Maxim kempinski
Tel: 0109 711 1151
 
Semiramis InterContinental
facebook: SemiramisIC
Instagram: @icsemiramis
Ramadan reservations desk: 27988188
 
ZAD @ Sheraton Cairo
Facebook: @sheratoncairo
Instagram: @sheratoncairohotel
Tel: 0101 394 8084
 
Sehraya @ Guizera Plaza
Facebook: Guezira Plaza
Instagram: @algueziraplaza
 
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
Tel: 02 2577 8899
Facebook: RitzCarltonCairo
 
The Smokery
Katameya: 0102 601 9175
Heliopolis: 0128 683 0199
Palm Hills: 0121 127 0078
Instagram: @TheSmokery
Facebook: @TheSmokeryEG
 

Is Fasting for Seniors Safe?

Fasting, if done correctly, is considered relatively safe for the elderly who are in good health with no major health issues. However, those who are not generally healthy should have a comprehensive discussion with the healthcare provider before attempting to fast. This is more important for those who are suffering from lifestyle disease like diabetes, hypertension and thyroid. Early consultation with a healthcare provider helps in identifying any major challenges that require addressing prior to fasting and require adjusting chronic medications schedule, if any.

One of the most serious problems for the elderly fasting in this hot summer is dehydration. Symptoms of dehydration include; increased thirst, decreased urine output, dry mouth, tiredness, headache and dizziness. To avoid this, older people should drink water and fluids in abundance and at frequent intervals after breaking the fast.

Here are some other tips to prevent dehydration while fasting:

  • Cut down on tea and coffee: Caffeine has a diuretic effect that increases urine production, thus flushing out salt and water from the body resulting in increased thirst.
  • Increase intake of fresh fruits and vegetables: Eating fruits and vegetables isn’t just good for health, but it helps with hydration too. Certain fruits and vegetables have high water content that replenish the body after a long day of fasting. Tomato, cucumber, watermelon, cantaloupe, lettuce and celery are good examples.
  • Avoid spicy or salty food: Spicy and salty foods can increase the body’s need for water.
  • Avoid chugging drinks in one go: Drinking water in one go causes the body to flush it out soon after. It’s best to sip water throughout the non-fasting hours of the day.
  • Avoid exposure to heat: Hot temperatures will cause sweating, resulting in fluid loss. Try to limit time spent outdoors and stay in the shade or cool environments.

Another challenge that faces the elderly during fasting, is taking their medications. They need to adjust medication schedules so they can be taken between iftar and sohour. If the dosing times cannot be adjusted, different treatment options should be considered.

For medications taken multiple times during the day, recommended strategies include choosing long-acting formulations (e.g., sustained release). For short-term conditions requiring treatment, such as antibiotics or pain killers, medications with once-daily dosing should be selected. Non-oral medications such as injections, inhalations, suppositories and eye/ear drops usually do not break the fast; however consult a learned scholar to make sure of the valid opinion on this matter. Speak to your doctor about your options while fasting.

For healthier fasting, performing light exercises during the day could be very helpful. For the elderly, this could just be flexing the joints and stretching the body.

Ramadan could be a perfect time for an annual check-up and getting blood tests done that require fasting such as blood glucose and triglycerides.

Finally, remember that fasting is not intended to create excessive hardship. Islam encourages Muslims to be mindful of their health. While there are several exemptions from fasting, many older people still choose to fast. If you are one of them, make sure to speak to your healthcare provider for careful support and advice to make sure that fasting will not adversely affect your health.

 

 

 

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Jazzing It Up with Noha Fekry

Interview with Noha Fekry at The Jazz Bar for International Jazz Day

By: Mariam Elhamy

It’s International Jazz Day, so we caught up with one of Cairo’s finest jazz talents, the inspirational Noha Fekry! The singer is a frequent performer at The Jazz Bar in Kempinski Nile, so we sat down with her before one of her gigs with the quartet to ask her all about her passion for jazz and how it became such a huge part of her life. We learned a lot about how to turn dreams into reality, and we’re ready to share it with you!

Tell us a bit about yourself and your musical background, what sparked your love for jazz music? 

Ever since I was a kid I was drawn to music and singing. Early on, I always dreamt about singing, but I never actually thought I’d pursue it as a career and make the dream come alive. My whole family is musical; we’re all a part of music one way or another.

My love for jazz music started the first time I heard Nat King Cole when I was 16. I instantly loved his music and would listen to it repeatedly, not even realizing that this was jazz! When I first entered the music scene, I joined The Riff Band and they were playing jazz standards, songs from the American songbook and oldies. Over time, the more musicians I met from this scene, the more I got hooked to it.

Who are your major influences? 

I wouldn’t say there’s one influence, but I can say certain people who are significant enough to stand out: Fayrouz, who I actually adore because she’s a fantastic singer (obviously not a Jazz singer), and Nat King Cole, of course, it kind of started with him. I also love Billie Holiday so much; I think she is magic.

Which songs do you perform most frequently?

We perform lots and lots of songs, but I can tell you that in this part of the world, once we switch to Arabic songs people react in a different way, something insides them shifts and you can see it in their eyes.

Do you have a favorite song to sing? 

I have many favorite songs to sing, not just one. Do I prefer performing my own songs rather than covers? You may be surprised to learn that after you write your own songs, you become a bit far removed from them and they begin to take on a life of their own. But I think I like singing both. There is something very personal about my own songs because I know exactly what they are about and the story behind them and I sing them with a particular energy. But I also try to research and find out more about the cover songs or make up my own stories and scenarios for them, so I can sing them with either a feel that is close to what the writer/composer intended or to imagine a scenario and try and convey it, that would be my own interpretation of the meaning, not just musical interpretation, which are both interrelated.

Are there any recurring themes or topics in the songs you write? Any hidden meanings or underlying messages?

Hidden meaning? Yes! All the time! In a sense that you don’t really want to spell everything out so much that there is no “painting” if you will. No room for imagination. Sometimes you use images rather than a direct description of a feeling which can hold so much more at one go, and hopefully prettier too. So an image described can give you a feeling, a visual context, even a climate, and accordingly say so much more. Recurring themes… I can’t say so, because I don’t have a specific agenda, but what I try to do is to express myself or a story or a feeling that moved me enough to write about it. Perhaps what’s recurring is just that, something that moves me.

What has been your biggest challenge in the music career? 

A very big challenge for me was putting together my own songs. Writing music is a very vulnerable process and it’s very personal, you don’t stop thinking about whether your songs are real or good enough or if it needs improvement. Continuing to do that, become better at it and to create new original music that speaks to people adds more to the challenge.

What is your favorite part about what you do? 

Performing! Come rain come shine when I go and do the actual performance, it always lifts me up.

If you didn’t become a musician, what would you be doing right now?

I was actually considering studying psychology and becoming a shrink at some point. Then I studied economics and later I was embarking on a project management career, but I moved away from all that to focus on my singing career.

Have you ever dealt with performance anxiety?

Sure, all the time! You start realizing hidden anxieties that you weren’t aware of and you start dealing with them so you get a very good hang of it with time.

What has been a career highlight so far? Your favorite concert ever?

A career highlight for sure has been starting to write and play my own music with my newest band “Janan”. It’s a different world to me and a big shift in my life. I really am grateful to have that. It is basically a very big and exciting adventure.

When I feel like I really connect to the audience, and especially when the connection between the band is right, there is nothing like the energy that I get from them and the general vibe that encompasses the place is fantastic, that’s always a highlight.

Being a part of the Jazz Festival every year is always a highlight because I get to meet different jazz musicians. Last year I performed with Kirk MacDonald quartet, from Canada, as part of Jazz tales in Alexandria, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and it was a great collaboration.

Another one was in last October the 2018 Jazz Festival when I performed with my quintet and it was a great performance, I had a great time! Also one of the biggest highlights for me so far was the gig with Ziad Rahbani in 2013. I’ve been listening to his music and Fayrouz’s ever since I was a child, so being with him in one place and singing with him was a dream come true for me!

What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps?

I worked for a while doing something that I didn’t really love because I had to provide for my dream, pay for classes, go to performances, provide for and educate myself. I still do, it’s a process that never stops.

Jazz is a very big world and you have to keep working on yourself, meeting musicians, playing, practicing and studying. You have to practically plan for and find ways to finance your dream; it won’t go off on its own. Whatever it is that you’re dreaming about, go and learn about it and practice it… big time!

Be very aware of your ego! When your ego takes over, that’s when you start going downhill or at least you really limit yourself, so you have to collaborate, accept criticism, learn from others, find a mentor, read a lot, always raise your standards beyond local standards, widen your horizon, and always listen to music! It’s very inspiring and it just makes everything better… even studying!

25 TV Shows to Catch in May!

By: Mariam Elhamy

TV Addicts, rejoice! To keep you plugged into what is premiering every month, we put together a monthly list of new TV series set to air! We’ve added a description and a trailer for each show, so all you have to do is choose what sounds good and start streaming!

*Shows are listed in alphabetical order.

america’s got talent: season 14

Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough join the judging panel in place of Mel B and Heidi Klum, while Terry Crews replaces Tyra Banks as host.

ANIMAL KINGDOM: SEASON 4

Smurf is back in charge but J plans a new way to take over the business as his mother’s ex-best friend (Emily Deschanel) turns up.

Archer: 1999: season 10

The 10th season reinvents the series yet again: this time as a sci-fi adventure following the crew of a salvage vessel in space.

Best room wins

Genevieve Gorder hosts a new interior design competition where each designer is given a tough project with a small budget to pull off a great design.

catch 22

Set during World War II, Air Force bombardier Yossarian (Christopher Abbott) and his fellow soldiers are faced with absurd bureaucratic rules and decisions by Colonel Cathcart (Kyle Chandler), Scheisskopf (George Clooney) and Major de Coverley (Hugh Laurie) in this miniseries based on Joseph Heller’s novel of the same name.

DEAD TO ME

Former 2 Broke Girls writer Liz Feldman is the creator of this Will Ferrell- and Adam McKay-produced dark comedy series centering on two grieving widows played by Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. Dead to Me is about “a powerful friendship that blossoms between Jen, a tightly wound widow, and Judy, a free spirit with a shocking secret.

Start watching now on Netflix

easy: Season 3

Intertwined groups of friends in Chicago fumble through the modern maze of love, sex, technology and culture. This television series follows different couples in their respective forms of relationship exploration in modern day Chicago.

Start watching now on Netflix

elementary: season 7

Joan and Sherlock look to return to the United States after learning one of their friends has been badly injured, but Sherlock’s legal issues and a new adversary named Odin Reichenbach (James Frain) awaits them in the seventh and final season.

good omens

The adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel of the same name where the End of the World is fast approaching and after many years of living with mortals, Aziraphale the angel (Michael Sheen) and Crowley the demon (David Tennant) decide they must stop the Apocalypse but first they must find the 11-year-old Antichrist (Sam Taylor Buck).

izombie: season 5

While Liv and Ravi continue to solve murders with her unique abilites, Peyton (Aly Michalka) taking over as acting mayor causes conflicts with Major and Fillmore Graves in the fifth and final season of the zombie drama.

klepper

Former The Opposition host/Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper travels around the United States to look into a variety of issues including veterans, undocumented immigrant students, environmental activism, the legal cannabis industry, discrimination in the marijuana industry and space exploration.

L.A.’s Finest

L.A.’s Finest follows Burnett, who last was seen in Miami taking down a drug cartel. She now has left her complicated past behind to become an LAPD detective. Paired with a new partner, Nancy McKenna, a working mom with an equally complex past, Burnett is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret. These two women don’t agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles. Cast: Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, and Zach Gilford star.

lucifer: season 4

Lucifer Morningstar has decided he’s had enough of being the dutiful servant in Hell and decides to spend some time on Earth to better understand humanity. He settles in Los Angeles – the City of Angels. Lucifer, bored from his sulking life in hell, comes to live in Los Angeles.

Start watching now on Netflix

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D: SEASON 6

The team returns home after saving the planet, but they meet a familiar face who doesn’t know who they are.

she’s gotta have it: season 2

Nola (DeWanda Wise) must decide if she is willing to compromise on her principles for continued success as Mars Blackmon (Anthony Ramos) follows his passion for music.

Start watching now on Netflix

sneaky pete: season 3

A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, reuniting with his estranged family, that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he’s escaping.

the bachelorette: season 15

The Bachelorette is an American reality television dating game show. The series revolves around a single bachelorette (deemed eligible), who is usually a former contestant from the previous Bachelor season, and a pool of romantic interests (typically 25; 30 in season 5), which could include a potential husband for the bachelorette.

the hot zone

The When a highly infectious virus with no known cure appears at the Reston Monkey Facility in 1989, U.S. Army veterinarian Dr. Nancy Jaax (Julianna Margulies) works to stop it from spreading in this six-part miniseries based on Richard Preston’s 1995 nonfiction book about Ebola.

The inbetween

Cassie Bedford (Harriet Dyer) can communicate with the dead and her friend Detective Tom Hackett (Paul Blackthorne) and his new partner former FBI Agent Damien Asante (Justin Cornwell) ask for her help on a case in this Moira Kirland drama series.

the society

The Society follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town, left without any trace of their parents. The series is a modern take on Lord of the Flies.

Start watching now on Netflix

tuca & bertie

30-year-old toucan bird women Tuca (voiced by Tiffany Haddish) and her songbird friend Bertie (voiced by Ali Wong) live in the same apartment building in this animated comedy created by BoJack Horseman’s Lisa Hanawalt.

Start watching now on Netflix

undercover

Undercover follows the lives and family of Maya Cobbina, a British lawyer conducting a long-term legal fight to prove the innocence of US death row inmate Rudy Jones, and her husband Nick Johnson.

Start watching now on Netflix

vida: season 3

Lyn (Melissa Barrera) and Emma (Mishel Prada) struggle against money issues, anti-gentrification forces and other developers as they seek to continue to run their mother’s business.

When they see us

Ava DuVernay’s four-part limited series based on the Central Park Five case where five Harlem teenagers–Antron McCray (Caleel Harris/Jovan Adepo), Kevin Richardson (Asante Blackk/Justin Cunningham), Yusef Salaam (Ethan Herisse/Chris Chalk), Raymond Santana (Marquis Rodriguez/Freddy Miyares) and Korey Wise (Jharrel Jerome) were accused of raping a white woman in 1989 and were only finally exonerated in 2014.

Start watching now on Netflix

your pretty face is going to hell: season 4

Gary hopes to advance in Hell, but he may be too stupid, lazy and kind-hearted to realize his dreams of promotion.

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What NOT to Miss on the East Side! May 2019

Tati Hafez takes us on a quick tour of all the new spots and services available to East Siders!

Becky Barber  – Gentleman’s Salon

Becky Barber has expanded to Maadi, taking the male barber experience to another level. Trendy and with a lot of personality, Becky Barber offers much more than your regular hair trimming, like hair and face treatments.

Address: 4/5 La Selky, Maadi Degla

Telephone:  0121 145 0005

Facebook and Instagram: @bekkybarbershop

Once Upon a Time – Story Tellers 

Menna Yehia founded Once Upon a Time based on her son’s love for books and reading. Sessions take place twice a week, catering for children ages 3 to 7. For nearly two hours, children are invited to explore their imagination, engaging in theme related activities surrounding the book of the day. The activities are available in English or Arabic and book themes are pre-arranged. A great idea to entertain during play-dates and parties or have quality time off-screen.

Telephone:  0106 111 7119

Facebook and Instagram: @onceuponatime.storytellers

Pyramoda – Online Destination for Fashion

 

With over 40 years of experience in the Egyptian garment manufacturing industry, PYRAMODA was born out of a desire to help Egyptian manufacturers, entrepreneurs and designers showcase the very best of their products to both the local and international market. Pyramoda is a one-stop shop for the whole family. Featuring the latest trends in their collections for girls, boys, men and women.

Web: www.pyramoda.com

Facebook and Instagram: @pyramoda

Señor Churros – Joyful Treats

Churros are a fried dough pastry that is a very popular Latin American snack. Now in Egypt, mouthwatering churros are made with the best-kept secret recipe is available at your next event. Señor Churros brought this novelty to Cairo, served in the traditional way with caramel, chocolate or butterscotch dips.

Telephone:  0128 466 7004

Facebook and Instagram: @senorchurros

What’s New Around Town – May 2019

Located in Zamalek, this facility is owned by Mona Yacoub and Sandra Makar, who are dual nationals of Germany and Egypt. Working alongside a German state-approved educator, Kinderparadies has developed its’ educational concept to focus on the development of each individual child, namely their social, personal and physical skills.The pedagogical concept contains a balanced alternation of learning and playing time in order to help kids to be wellprepared for the admission tests at German schools in Egypt.

9 EL Kamel Mohamed Str., Zamalek
02 27 35 4447 – 0122 884 4200
Facebook: Kinderparadies Egypt
Instagram: kinderparadiesegypt

Gracias is a Latin kitchen concept serving quick yet fresh food such as tacos, burrito bowls and nachos. It aims to offer a unique experience of small eateries in Latin America where guests can grab daily prepared food on-the-go with lively service and good ambience. The menu has specials that change frequently, as well as a Mediterranean sohour menu in Ramadan.

Capital Promenade, 26th July Mehwar Corridor, Sheikh Zayed City
0122 579 6925
Facebook & Instagram: graciaseg

Enjoy a selection of up to 20 varieties of locally roasted coffee being ground and brewed to perfection for customers. As if 20 coffee varities aren’t enough to choose from, customers can choose their preferred method of brewing tools! Drop by for a cup of coffee, grab a quick snack and don’t forget to try a selection of home-made desserts!

Mall of Arabia – Gate 13
0120 382 3030
www.30north.coffee
Facebook& Instagram : 30northcoffee

Ted’s believes that food is what gives a restaurant power, therefore it provides an innovative and globally-inspired menu. By pairing unmatched quality with addictive flavors, Ted’s goal is to offer tastes for every lifestyle. All you have to do is talk, eat and drink!

Mall of Egypt 16885
Facebook: TEDSegypt
Instagram: tedsegypt

ONE OAK is where you will get to create your one of a kind experience by enjoying your own creations! Browse a selection of dishes and indulge in the flavors at One Oak, now open in Mall of Egypt.

Mall of Egypt
16553

Facebook& Instagram: 1oakeg

Madinaty residents are in for a treat! You can now get your hands on juicy burgers right at South Park, Madinaty from 5pm till 1am!

0101 888 9235 – 0122 656 5705
Facebook & Instagram: BohoBun

Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse chain in the world to inspire and nurture the human spirit one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. A new branch is now open in Madinaty.

South Park, Madinaty
Facebook&Instagram:Starbucks

House of Cocoa’s wide array of premium silky-smooth chocolate products is handmade with the greatest care and attention to detail, providing a deep, rich aroma. Whether what you’re looking for is a selection of flavorsome truffles or a cake smothered in melted chocolate to captivate the senses, House of Cocoa’s products will provide an irresistible selection.

Mall of Egypt
012 222 124 80
Facebook & Instagram: HOUSEOFCOCOA
www. houseofcocoa.net

JOOJ is a spontaneous and quirky brand that gives you the stage to play pretend. Try on a variety of characters and explore the many facets of your personality, blurring the lines between imagination and reality.

Mall of Egypt
0102 328 8846
Facebook & Instagram: lookjooj

Tiyi is the name of this clothing brand, named after an Egyptian Queen glorified so prominently that she stood of equal height to her husband as a statue in the Egyptian museum. TIYI is a partnership between Anne Marie K and Baraka retail group. Browse their collection in Mall of Egypt today.

Mall of Egypt
0102 188 8303
Facebook & Instagram: tiyi.official

The Levi’s® brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since the invention and patent of riveted clothing by Jacob Davis and company founder Levi Strauss in 1873, Levi’s® jeans have become the most recognizable and imitated clothing in the world – capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations. And while the patent has long since expired, the Levi’s® brand portfolio continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry.

Mall of Egypt
0127 875 7933
Facebook: levis.egypt
Instagram: levisegypt

Marina Home Interiors is now open in Mall of Egypt, a prime location like no other! Marina Home Showroom offers its customers 1,600 sq meters of fusion home décor. Known for its luxurious furniture and décor, Marina Home Interiors has expanded its business due to its excellent reputation within the Egyptian market.

Mall of Egypt
0100 241 2284
Instagram: marinahomeinteriors
www.marinahomeinteriors.com

Samir William is one of the biggest enterprises in Egypt since 1960. The company sells both local and international cosmetics, supplies and furniture for hairdressers, electrical appliances, in addition to well-known brands of cosmetics and perfumes to consumers.

Midtown Mall, New Cairo
19480
Facebook & Instagram: samirwilliamstores

Since 2012, DIWAN bookstore has been offering more than just books. An inspiring environment where you can buy books, magazines, stationary and enjoy a warm cup of coffee. Known for its cultural edge, DIWAN is an event hub hosting everything from art and writing workshops to book signings and expert talks. DIWAN branches are dispersed across Cairo, East and West Cairo, and El Gouna.

Down Town Mall – Katameya
0127 991 8669
Facebook & Instagram: Diwan Bookstores

ORO Collection is a gold, diamond and silver collection designed by Reham Azmy since 2007. ORO Collection perfume for him and her, and the hair mist for ladies, are new lines introduced to Egypt making Azmy the first Egyptian designer to create branded perfumes to compete with the international market.

Online
Facebook:ORO Collection
Instagram: orocollection

Browse an excellent selection of beach coverups from local fashion designer Rana Zaki serving Greater Cairo.
Online
Instagram: playabyranazaki

Art Scene May 2019

Arcade gallery

Exhibition Name: Kenya Aesthetics
Artist: Amina Zaher
Opening Night: May 15th, 2019
Exhibition Ends: May 29th, 2019
Address: 25 Orabi St., Maadi

AL MASAR GALLERY

Exhibition Name: Mythology
Artist: Asmaa Elnawawy
Opening Night: April 14th, 2019
Exhibition Ends: May 13th, 2019
Address: 157 b. 26 July St. Zamalek

SOMA ART gallery

Exhibition Name: Smells Like Teen Spirit
Artist: Youssef Ragheb
Opening Night: April 16th, 2019
Exhibition Ends: May 16th, 2019
Address: 3 El Adl Abu Bakr Square, 3rd floor apt. #9, Zamalek.

Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo… A New Gate to Egypt’s Glamour

Amidst the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx Airport and facing the new Grand Egyptian Museum, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts unveils its new hotel Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo. With a remarkable location in the middle of Egypt’s most magnificent historical landmarks and a design of contemporary touch, the hotel will take you in an exceptional journey embracing both heritage and novelty.
Royal accommodation is guaranteed with the 132 elegantly appointed rooms & suites featuring state-of-the-art amenities and a choice of views between the Great Pyramids, the Grand Museum, or the alluring swimming pool. During your stay, embark on a journey of culinary experience at the hotel’s main restaurant Lotus, serving the most delectable creations. It is truly a promise of divine flavours and additional delights to tempt your taste buds. Munch on a late night meal at the comfort of your room with the special Comfort Food Menu. Cool off after a sunny day by the pool with the wide selection of premium drinks, an array of innovative cocktails and local wines at the pool bar.
Sip your favourite drink whilst listening to the enchanting music tones at Zoser Bar with a breathtaking scenery merging the sparkling pool and the Great Pyramids. Stroll around the hotel and enjoy the fabulous sightseeing of the ancient historic landmarks or grab a souvenir for your beloved ones from the surrounding bazars!
Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo… It Is A Real Magical Experience Bringing Glamorous History To Your Doorstep!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ramadan Decor Tips

What better way to inject the spirit of Ramadan into your home décor this year than to add a few pieces made by local craftsmen and craftswomen? Whether you showcase a couple of traditional items in your contemporary interior, or pull out all the stops and choose from the amazing range of textiles, accessories, tableware and lamps available, you can capture the mood that makes this month so special. Even better, you will be supporting the creativity and hard work of the people who keep traditional skills alive.

Cozy up with cushions

Serve it in style

Sip into something cool

Let there be light

Add a Ramadan touch

Preserving the past

Set a Ramadan table

Play into the night

Textiles to treasure