This Ramadan, we’ve worked up a list of all the places you need to go for sohour. Make sure that before the 30 days are up, you’ve hit all these spots and tasted all the tantalizing dishes they have to offer.
If you’re looking for the all-time Ramadan tent experience, Welad El Zawaat is the place for you! This is the place where you can get an authentic takht sharqy while feasting on delicious oriental dishes!
Rates: 187+ (Sat- Wed à la carte menu, Thursday- Friday Open Buffet)
Nothing says the royal treatment like the Khedewey tent at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski. Situated in the hotel’s terrace with the palace as a backdrop, this Ramadan tent promises a night full of oriental tunes and daily entertainment. Let’s face it; who wouldn’t want the Khedival treatment?
Nestled in the heart of Cairo, this Ramadan tent is everything you need for a one of a kind sohour experience. With weekly oud nights, board games and all kinds of entertainment, this tent is sure to be your after hours hot spot this Ramadan!
Positioned around the Fairmont Heliopolis’ pool area Si Omar has established itself as a veritable hotspot for young people with colorful lounges,baby foot tables, and an enormous screen where all you football fans can view the Euro 2016 matches without missing a second!
Nothing parallels Dusit Thani’s cuisine; its tantalizing flavors are sure to get your taste buds dancing! There’s a wide variety of Sohour foods offered from cheeses to meats so be sure to show up with an appetite! With an oriental takht and a DJ for entertainment, New Cairenes will never have a dull moment at their Garden Grill.
A lot of these tents are interesting because of their Nile views, but this place is unique because you get to enjoy your sohour on a felucca in the Nile itself! And for the base rate you pay, you get all you can drink along with 2 complimentary shisha!
Fairmont Nile City’s very own Arabian restaurant, Bab El Nil, transforms into “3al Corniche” this Ramadan, bringing el Corniche’s authentic vibe, food, and music to life. Here you can enjoy your sohour while watching your favorite mosalsalat this year on their 138 inch HD mega screen, but you also have the option of viewing from a private screen all to yourself at your table!
Finally, the tent we’ve all been waiting for is opening tomorrow! With Bent el Sultan star singer Ahmed Adaweya at the forefront of their list of entertainers in the grand opening, it’s no question Fel Terrace tent will set the trend this Ramadan season! Be sure to pick up your copy of Identity Magazine while you’re there! Grand opening will be on Friday 10th of June at 9:00
With Tarek Nour organising, we all know Ramadan is more fun at Ramadana tent! This year Ramadana came to New Cairo hosted by up and coming jazz bar Burgundy New Cairo with different entertainment every week, tournaments, and prize winning opportunities. Waiting for you!
If you’ve never had a sohour at Som3a Basha, then you’ve never truly experienced all that Ramadan has to offer! Imagine yourself reclining in the garden of the palace that is the Cairo Marriott hotel sipping on oriental tea while the aroma of flavorful shisha wafts through the air, but don’t take our word for it, you need to go there to experience it for yourself!
Rates: L.E175++ (Sohour Buffet) and a supplement of L.E60 ++ for the BBQ corner. Minimum charge is L.E200++
Once again, Uptown Cairo ‘s Clubhouse never fails to disappoint with their Lanterns Ramadan tent event. Positioned with a view of the rolling greens of Uptown Cairo’s golf course, they are guaranteed to have an unique sohour experience with musicians entertaining you every weekend and special performances on weeknights. The open air space is the best thing about Lanterns making it the most spacious of the Ramadan tents.
Layalina tent is one where you can enjoy traditional Ramadan atmosphere you know so well by the banks of the Nile, with the music of oriental takht and a special collection of shisha flavors. We can’t get enough of their sohour menu; their Shish Tawook will definitely get you coming back for more!
Because Ramadan season has lately been parallel with the summer season, Sonesta invites you the opportunity to enjoy the summer breeze and their special sohour at their Ramadan tent this year!
Rates: 140 L.E. ++ Oriental Sohour on table, 180 L.E. ++ Full Sohour on table
Located at Hilton Zamalek, you’ll be captivated by the Nile view. You could pick your favorite sohour dishes from their unique al a carte menu, along with shisha, board games, and live music.
If you’re asking yourself: “ra7 feyn zaman el sha2wa?”, this Ramadan you’ll be sure to find it here with the Riverside tent that’s bound to take you back in time with the best musical performances on their roster. Be sure to get your spot for their grand opening tomorrow!
You can’t deny it; Cairo Tower is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Cairo and home to the best view of the city. This year “3al”, the makers of the “3al markeb” Ramadan experience, are inviting you to a unique sohour buffet catered by Zooba, while smoking your favorite shisha. And along with the flat rate, you get Nola cupcakes, Batata by Bike and Abu Auf nuts for free!
Note: After visiting 3al Borg extra charges were incurred on shisha and beverages, so visit this place at your own risk.
A crowd pleaser and particular fan favorite! If you’ve never take the the chance to sample Felfelucca’s great eats while you’re on their specially decorated Felucca on the Nile then you truly haven’t experienced Ramadan!
Rates: 280-300 L.E. (depending on package)
For Reservations: 01011111041 – 01019418541
Something tells us Ramadan is going to be pretty interesting this year!
Stay tuned for an updated list each week with more info and venues.