THIS YEAR, Cairo hotels and resorts are presenting sumptuous Iftar and Sohour menus and programmes in Ramadan that will attract hundreds of Cairenes as well as travellers. Semiramis InterContinental Fawanis tent at the Cleopatra Ballroom will serve Sohour Thursdays and Fridays along with Super Star nights where a series of Egypt's super stars will entertain guests till the early hours of the morning. Night and Day will also be serving during Ramadan an Iftar buffet with traditional Ramadan dishes, a carving section along with Oriental and international desserts. If you want Lebanese delicacies, you can choose Sabaya Restaurant where master chef Nasser Makoul welcomes you to taste the authentic Lebanese Iftar menus. In Ramses Hilton Hotel you can spend a traditional Ramadan evening at the Garden Court Café where you can enjoy popular Ramadan beverages such as hot cinnamon ( erfa ) or a chilled hibiscus flower beverage ( karkadeh ) and shishas with different flavours. You can also choose from the café's special Sohour menu with live entertainment provided by an Oriental band. The hotel also presents special offers for Ramadan such as a 50 per cent discount for children under 12, one free Iftar buffet for any group of 10 persons, and a raffle draw every Thursday where guests can win free accommodation at one of Egypt's Hilton hotels. The Cairo Marriott Palace has decided to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in a unique, authentic and elegant setting to create the atmosphere of the holy month. Omar's café will prepare daily Iftar buffets meant to serve exceptional quality and variety. Hubbly Bubbly will await its lovers at the "Egyptian Nights". In addition, the Patio this year will play host to 'Toffaha' with Iftar and Sohour buffets every day, and a surprise star guest performer every Friday evening.
