Sharm El Sheikh
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OPENING DATE:
May 2002
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GENERAL MANAGER:
Leon Baum
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
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
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
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
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
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
- 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
Garden City 11519, Cairo,
Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh,
Egypt