Sharm El Sheikh

  • OPENING DATE:

    May 2002
  • GENERAL MANAGER:

    Leon Baum
Physical Features

Total Number of Rooms: 289

  • Guest Rooms: 169
  • Chalets and Villas: 64
  • Suites: 52
  • Signature Suites: 4

Design Aesthetic:

  • Arabian fairytale with Egyptian-inspired architecture and modern interpretations of traditional elements including Arabesque details, arched windows and shades inspired by mashrabiya screens
  • Sleek, modern interiors open to sweeping Red Sea views and luxurious detailing inspired by Sharm El Sheikh’s colour palette
  • Two funiculars transport guests down from peak to beach through palm-filled gardens
  • Sprawling gardens featuring hibiscus, bougainvillea, mosaic-covered fountains and more than 3,000 palm trees

Architect: Hill/Glazier Architects, working under the management of Bechtel Co. Ltd.

Interior Designers:

  • Brayton & Hughes Studios (guest rooms and public areas)
  • Wimberly Interiors (guest rooms and public areas)

Location:

  • Nestled between the Red Sea and desert mountain peaks
  • 10 minutes from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
  • 60 minutes from Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve
  • 160 minutes from St. Catherine’s Monastery, Abu Galum Nature Park, Pharaoh’s Island and Coloured Canyon
Spa

Number of Treatment Rooms: 13

Interior Designer: Brayton & Hughes Studios

Design Aesthetic:

  • Arabian style, with arched doorways and courtyards
  • Open-air treatment rooms and whirlpools
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Outdoor lap pool

Signature Treatment:

  • The Egyptian Masterpiece (140 minutes)

Special Features:

  • Two private spa suites with private sauna and whirlpool

Spa Director: Ina Iordachescu

Dining

Examples of Locally Sourced Ingredients:

  • Exotic fruits including mango and watermelon
  • Locally sourced seafood including blue crab and prawns
  • Authentic spices including cardamon, sumac and thyme
  • Extra virgin Egyptian olive oil 

Restaurant: Bullona

  • Cuisine: Mediterranean Seafood
  • Signature Dishes: Sea Bass Tartare, Canadian Lobster Spaghetti, Plateau Plancha
  • Indoor Seating: 132
  • Outdoor Seating: 82
  • Designer: Wimberly Interiors

Restaurant: Yatai

  • Cuisine: Japanese and Pan-Asian
  • Signature Dish: Peking Duck, Wok–Fried Scallop, Braised Aubergine
  • Indoor Seating: 84
  • Outdoor Seating: 61
  • Designer: Wimberly Interiors

Restaurant: Zitouni

  • Cuisine: Traditional Lebanese
  • Signature Dish: Lebanese Meshawy, Samaka Harra Tajine, Tabbouleh
  • Indoor Seating: 70
  • Outdoor Seating: 80
  • Designer: Wimberly Interiors

Restaurant: Il Frantoio

  • Cuisine: Elegant Italian
  • Signature Dish:  Burrata Di Bufala, Gigli Pasta, Risotto Al Funghi
  • Indoor Seating: 50; 12 in the private dining room
  • Outdoor Seating: 40 on the terrace; 30 in the courtyard
  • Designer: Brayton & Hughes Studios

Restaurant: Arabesque

  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern Specialties
  • Signature Dish: Hummus Four Ways, Fried Halloumi
  • Indoor Seating: 85
  • Outdoor Seating: 75
  • Designer: Brayton & Hughes Studios

Restaurant: Reef Grill

  • Cuisine: Grilled Meats and Seafood
  • Signature Dish: Grilled Seafood, Zarzuela, Charcoal Grilled Australian Lamb Chops
  • Outdoor Seating: 90
  • Designer: Brayton & Hughes Studios

Lounge: Sails Lounge (seasonal)

  • Cuisine: Cocktails and Light Snacks
  • Signature Dish: Spring Rolls, Selection of Mezzes
  • Outdoor Seating: 54
  • Designer: Brayton & Hughes Studios

Restaurant: Luna

  • Cuisine: Poolside Latin Flare
  • Signature Dish: Plancha Roasted Octopus, Guacamole, Salmon Ceviche
  • Outdoor Seating: 80
  • Designer: Wimberly Interiors

Restaurant: Waha

  • Cuisine: Poolside favourites
  • Signature Dish: Waha Chicken Salad, Fish and Chips, Mango Pana Cotta
  • Outdoor Seating: 65
  • Designer: Brayton & Hughes Studios

Restaurant: Breeze

  • Cuisine: Light Snacks and Signature Cocktails
  • Outdoor Seating: 40
  • Designer: Wimberly Interiors

Lounge: Citadel Lounge

  • Cuisine: Cocktails and Light Snacks
  • Outdoor Seating: 45
  • Designer: Brayton & Hughes Studios

Lounge: Observatory Lounge

  • Cuisine: Wine and Cocktails
  • Indoor Seating: 25
  • Designer: Brayton & Hughes Studio
Recreation

Beach: 1 kilometre (3,280 feet) of private beachfront

Outdoor Pools: 4

Tennis Courts: 4

Squash Courts: 1

On-Site Activities:

  • Beach
  • Scuba diving and snorkeling
  • Water adventures and equipment
  • Private charter yacht trips

Off-Site Activities:

  • Golf
  • Desert safari
  • Quad-bike desert adventure

Fitness Facilities:

  • Size: 110 sq m / 1,185 sq ft
  • Special Features: Lap pool
  • Sample Fitness Activities: Private or group yoga, personal training sessions
For Younger Guests

Kids for All Seasons: Supervised children's program in a dedicated indoor/outdoor facility for children ages 4-12; programming includes arts and crafts, swimming, tennis, treasure hunts and more

Services: Babysitting 

Meeting Rooms

Total Size: 4,990 sq m / 53,733 sq ft

Largest Ballroom: 725 sq m / 7,805 sq ft

Meet and Feed Capacity: 1,071 guests (Total covers within 10 outlets)

Banquet Capacity: 3,210 (includes 8 venues)

Outdoor Banquet Capacity: 1,330 (includes 3 venues)

Breakout Spaces: 3

Private Dining Room Capacity: 3

Unique Meeting and Event Facilities: Tiran Ballroom attached to 3 breakout rooms and adjacent outdoor courtyard

Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Extensive waste management, water conservation and air quality programs
  • Water is sourced from the Red Sea and cleansed/desalinated on property; waste water is cleaned and filtered for use in gardens
  • Active member of Green Globe program for sustainable travel and tourism

 


PRESS CONTACTS
Sherry Adel
Senior Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications - Egypt
1089 Corniche El Nil, P.O. Box 63 Maglis El Shaab
Garden City 11519, Cairo,
Egypt
Sarah El Gohary
Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications
1 Four Seasons Boulevard, PO Box 203
Sharm El Sheikh,
Egypt