Explore Egypt’s ancient capital with Four Seasons Hotel Cairo

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is offering special packages for guests to explore the city, from old museums and galleries to landmarks and concerts.
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Updated 28 June 2021
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Explore Egypt’s ancient capital with Four Seasons Hotel Cairo

As the sun gets brighter and the nights get longer, summer in Cairo is the ultimate opportunity to wake up every day and marvel at views of the legendary Nile and magical Cairo’s skyline. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza makes for the perfect starting point to experience what Cairo has to offer this summer.

The hotel is offering the “Stay Longer — Fifth Night “Free” package to explore this vibrant city. Guests can also enjoy a 15 percent discount on the room rate when staying for two or more nights.

From centuries-old museums and galleries to landmarks and music concerts, the concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, shares their favorite things to do this summer in the vibrant city:

Cairo’s 1,000-year-old market, Khan El-Khalili

Few places in Cairo can match the energy of the Khan El-Khalili market, especially in the evenings when the entire area is lit up with colorful lanterns. Guests can explore historical architectural marvels, mosques, hand-crafted souvenirs, tucked-away famous cafes and authentic nooks. 

Distinctive Mediterranean cuisine at Bullona Cairo 

With a vibrant ambiance and sleek, modern design, Bullona Cairo restaurant offers a memorable dining experience in the heart of Cairo at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. 

Fascinating palaces

When summer weather strikes, guests can take activities indoors while exploring Cairo’s lavish palaces — from the masterpieces at Princess Aisha Fahmy Palace and the luxurious Manial Palace that tell stories of botanical eloquence and architectural grandeur, to Amir Taz Palace, Abdeen Palace and many more examples of Cairo’s more recent history.

Relaxation at the spa

A hot summer day in Cairo is just the perfect time to set the mood for well-being at Four Seasons Spa — an oasis of peace with treatments designed to prep and prime guests to soak up that warm summer sun while reviving some of the pharaoh’s beauty secrets.

Beating the heat with a cooling dip

One of the best things about Cairo is the long morning hours. Guests can take advantage and escape the heat into one of three rooftop swimming pools at the hotel. 

A day with the pharaohs 

Home to the world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, the 107-hall Egyptian Museum features an incredible 160,000 objects on display with artifacts spanning 5,000 years of the pharaonic era. 

Eight dining experiences

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is a destination in itself. The hotel features eight dining experiences offering diverse, authentic cuisines including Egyptian, Italian, Mediterranean, Chinese and international, all served alongside panoramic views of the Nile. 

A sunset felucca picnic 

A felucca is a traditional wooden sailing boat that was used by the pharaohs throughout history and is definitely a must-do while in Cairo. The boat will carry guests on a smooth sail across the Nile against the backdrop of Cairo’s landmarks. This experience begins just a few steps away from Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza.

Skiing

Egypt’s first snow park, Ski Egypt, is the perfect fun destination for all ages. The park offers a snow-filled winter wonderland all year round, with activities from skiing and slope snowboarding to sledding and sliding.

A private in-room stage to discovering Cairo

With a bird’s-eye view of the River Nile up to the Cairo skyline and some of the city’s most renowned landmarks, guests will love waking up to the colorful scenery from their private in-room terrace at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. It is the perfect start to a day full of adventures in Cairo.


Dubai Shopping Festival’s sporting events turn city into hub for outdoor action

Updated 31 December 2025
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Dubai Shopping Festival’s sporting events turn city into hub for outdoor action

The Dubai Shopping Festival is raising the bar this winter with a high-impact sporting calendar that runs throughout December and January, transforming the city into a hub for elite competition, community fitness and outdoor action. 

From professional basketball to baseball games, polo tournaments, half marathons, and horse racing, the festival brings together athletes, families and spectators for a dynamic winter season of sport. The diverse lineup of events strengthens DSF’s role in supporting Dubai’s active lifestyle, showcasing world-class sporting venues and encouraging community engagement during the city’s peak outdoor season. 

Key sporting events taking place during DSF: 

Dubai Racing Carnival 

  • Race days: Jan. 2, Jan. 9 and ongoing dates until March 13. 
  • Location: Meydan Racecourse 

The flagship winter racing season features international horses and top jockeys. 

More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/dubai-racing-carnivaland https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/dubai-racing-carnival-festive-friday 

Silver Cup 

  • Date: Jan. 10-Jan.24 
  • Location: Al-Habtoor Polo Resort and Club 

Silver Cup, part of Dubai’s prestigious polo calendar, sees six of the world’s best teams go head-to-head in a 20-goal handicap. 

  • More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/silver-cup 

Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge — Build-Up Ride 4 

  • Date: Jan. 4 
  • Location: Al-Qudra Cycle Track 

The last of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge Build-Up Rides is designed to help cyclists build their stamina ahead of the ultimate challenge. 

  • More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/spinneys-dubai-92-cycle-challenge-build-up-ride-4 

Hood to Coast Dubai 2026 

  • Date: Jan. 10 
  • Location: Al-Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve 

Hood to Coast Dubai challenges teams to conquer a series of relay segments through expansive desert trails, with each runner taking on their leg before passing the baton. 

  • More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/hood-to-coast 

Skechers Performance Run — Race 4 (16k/10k/5k/3k) 

  • Date: Jan. 10 
  • Location: Meydan 

Enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at this popular community race offering various distances, where participants can run along the traffic-free roads of Meydan. 

  • More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/skechers-performance-run 

Marina Home Dubai Creek Striders Half Marathon 2026 

  • Date: Jan. 11 
  • Location: Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club 

One of the largest races of its kind in the UAE and the Middle East, this half marathon will mark its 23rd edition in 2026. 

  • More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/dubai-creek-striders-half-marathon 

A citywide sporting season 

With events spanning elite international fixtures, community runs, polo tournaments, multi-distance races, trail challenges and recurring racing nights at Meydan, DSF strengthens Dubai’s winter season for sport, well-being and outdoor experiences.