Cairo at The First Residence

OPENING DATE:

May 2000
GENERAL MANAGER:

Charles Fisher

Physical Features

Total Number of Rooms: 262

Guest Rooms: 212
Suites: 50

Number of Stories: 20

Design Aesthetic:

Architecture and décor are reminiscent of French Empire style, in reference to Egypt's Napoleonic history
Rooms and furnishings are often grand in scale, reflected in highly polished woods and gilt finishes, with Egyptian motifs throughout
Signature round stained-glass window illuminates the lobby lounge

Architect: SRSS (Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart and Stewart)

Interior Designer(s): Wilson and Associates

Location: On the west bank of the Nile, with views of the Zoological and Botanical Gardens below and Great Pyramid in the distance

Spa and Fitness

Spa

Design Aesthetic: Soothing colours and textures, with large round windows overlooking the Nile
Interior Designer: Wilson and Associates
Special Features:
- Private couples suite with Nile views
- Spacious Turkish hammam

Fitness

Special Features:
- Well-equipped fitness centre with Nile views through floor-to-ceiling windows
- Ladies only gym with Nile views
- Open 24 hours
Sample Fitness Activities: Trainers and fitness assessment counsellors available

Dining

Examples of Locally Sourced Ingredients:

Sayadeya sea bass
Molokeya (Egyptian spinach)
Seafood from the Red Sea
Locally sourced olive oil and dates
Farm to table, locally sourced seasonal fruits and vegetables

Restaurant: Aura

Signature Dishes: Large selection of hot and cold mezze, Lebanese chicken fatteh, Lebanese mixed grill
Indoor Seating: 160 plus outdoor seating

Lounge: Tea Lounge

Signature Dishes: Egyptian breakfast includes home-made ful and falafel, egg shakshuka
Indoor Seating: 80

Lounge: La Gourmandise

Signature Dishes: La Gourmandise salad, French onion soup and quiche Lorraine, French pastries
Indoor Seating: 160

Restaurant: Char Bar

Signature Dish: Smoky burger and California Cobb salad
Indoor Seating: 50

Lounge: The First Bar

Signature Dish: Slider burgers plus cocktails
Indoor Seating: 28

Restaurant: Nairu

Signature Dishes: Beef bao buns, dim sum, Mongolian beef and Indian biryani
Indoor Seating: 75

Lounge: Nairu Lounge

Signature: Nairu Cocktail
Indoor Seating: 140

Restaurant: Xodó

Signature Dish: Brazilian churrascaria
Indoor Seating: 65

Restaurant: Zoe

Signature Dishes: Seafood linguine, seafood skillet, red zander and Moroccan salmon salad
Outdoor Seating: 160

Recreation

Pools:

Number of Pools: 2

Off-site Activities:

Golf
Horseback riding
Tennis

Meeting Rooms

Total Size: 382 sq m / 4,112 sq ft

Largest Ballroom: 700 sq m / 7534.74 sq ft

Meet and Feed Capacity: 240

Seated Dinner Capacity: 380

Breakout Spaces: 4

Private Dining Room Capacity: 12

Unique Meeting and Event Facilities: Bedouin-style events at the Pyramids, or a private dinner in the Gardens of The Egyptian Museum are just one option for off-site events arranged entirely by Four Seasons

First Nile Boat

Total Size: 250 sq m/ 2690.98 sq ft

Largest Ballroom: 130 sq m / 1399.31 sq ft

Unique Meeting and Event Facilities: Located on The First Nile Boat, all meeting rooms offer open views of the Nile