All Food and Drink
- Aura
Though the poolside views of the city and the smell of fresh bread baking in the brick oven are enticing, the real star of Aura is the modern Shami cuisine, a delightful mix of Lebanese and Syrian flavours, best enjoyed at night, when the lights reflect off the water and cast a beautiful glow.
- Tea Lounge
Sink into a couch beneath the mesmerizing, circular, stained-glass window and enjoy colourful, handmade macaroons and Valrhona chocolates or fresh salads and sandwiches. Our pianist provides the perfect ambience in our third-floor lounge.
- La Gourmandise
Stop in for a light, pre- or post-shopping meal in our contemporary French brasserie located within First Mall, where brick-oven pizzas, quiches and puff-pastry specialties are perfect for a quick lunch.
- The First Bar
Contemporary and classic, our sophisticated bar combines world-class wines, refined classics and locally inspired cocktails crafted by creative mixologists.
- Char Bar
Dine with family or friends at our casual yet trendy bar, serving hot-off-the-grill gourmet burgers with an international flair. Enjoy paired with a cold beer or shake while your favourite match entertains on our flat-screen TVs.
- Zoe
On the First Nile Boat’s upper deck, our all-day Greek-inspired restaurant is the perfect spot to take in sweeping views of Cairo.
- XODÓ
Savour the finest cuts of meat at our interpretation of a Brazilian steakhouse, also serving cocktails shaken to perfection, aboard the First Nile Boat.
- Nairu & Nairu Lounge
Gaze out at panoramic Nile views while you dine on exotic Asian cuisine at our luxurious restaurant and lounge on the First Nile Boat.
- Riva
Mingle with friends at our open-air pizzeria and bar situated in the First Nile Boat’s entrance, and savour fresh-out-of-the-brick-oven pizzas, cocktails and a vibrant selection of antipasto using the freshest ingredients from our Chef’s garden.
- In-Room Dining
Whether you’re time-zone–hopping, feeding a hungry team during an impromptu meeting, or looking for quiet, private dining, you can choose from our extensive In-Room menu day or night.
EVENTS
- Monday – Thursday, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Friday – Saturday, 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Churrascaria barbecue
Join us at XODÓ for a culinary carnival unlike any other in Cairo. Our Chef Guilherme will prepare and serve the finest churrasco – premium meat cuts and traditional Brazilian flavours – for a dazzling family-style fiesta Churrascaria barbecue by the Nile.
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A Valentine’s Day Cabana Experience
Shoot for the stars at Aura this Valentine’s Day. Opt for an intimate dinner for two in a private, exclusive poolside cabana, with the glittering Cairo skyline setting the perfect atmosphere to reignite romance. Indulge in an authentic Levantine-inspired set menu, featuring hot and cold mezzes and grilled meats to share, or immerse your senses in a ‘La Siene’ Parisian menu. For reservations, contact +2 02 3567 2111.
Culinary Experiences
We carefully select our products day by day, and I personally handpick fresh produce. We source all that is local and, most importantly, what is in season.
Erwan Laurenceau Executive Chef
- Dinner with the Pharoahs
Experience an evening unlike any other as you dine in front of the Great Pyramids – the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – during a private meal flawlessly executed by our expert team.
- Cocktails Served with a Local Twist
Experience masterfully handcrafted cocktails and drinks – most of them mixed with local herbs and ingredients – at The First Bar, where our team aims to combine unique flavours to tantalize the senses.
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