If you planned to spend this Valentine's Day sharing a couch and a bowl of popcorn with your loved one while watching a romantic movie, good for you! The rest of us are off on Valentine's-inspired adventures, at…
Four Seasons Hotel:
Enjoy a peaceful escape from Cairo’s noise and traffic at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria where you can enjoy a night away by the Mediterranean Sea. Stefano’s, the Italian restaurant, has a four-course menu for LE325 per person for Valentine's with a cozy atmosphere and chic decor. Byblos offers a four-course Lebanese menu with a selection of what they've called “Gourmet Mezzh" for LE300 per person. Not enough romance for you? Get a couples' massage or treatment in one of the spa’s couple suites. You can choose the milk and honey bath with a 90-minute aroma massage for LE1,760 per couple or the 60-minute aroma massage with 70-minute facial massage for LE1,350 per couple. Tel: 35818000 Location: 300 Geish Road, Alexandria.
Buddha Bar:
When it comes to clubbing, there is no better place than Buddha Bar, an international chain of high-class restaurants and lounges, offering a vibrant atmosphere and an intimate interior with a modern Asian touch. Enjoy the trademark music of Buddha Bar for a special price at LE500 per a couple, including a glass of wine. The party runs from 8 pm until 2 am. Spots are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Tel: 27373737. Location: 3 Al-Thawra Council St., Zamalek, inside Sofitel al-Gezirah Hotel, Cairo.
Blue Nile Boat:
Blue Nile Boat is throwing a party in the Asia Bar where you can party the night away to house, hip hop and R&B music and live bands. The entrance fee is LE350 per person, which includes a set dinner menu that includes fish, meat or chicken with a sushi appetizer and dessert. Doors open at 10 pm. Tel: 27353114 Location: 9 Sarey al-Gezirah St., Zamalek, Cairo.
Swiss Club Cairo:
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Swiss Club with lively ambience and inexpensive, tasty food. The club will feature DJ Hanz from 6 pm till 12 am. Party entrance costs LE90 including a three-course menu. Tel: 33142811 or 3315145. Location: 90 Gihad Street, off Sudan Street, Embaba, Giza.
Naseer Shama concert:
If you want to spend a serene Valentine's listening to soft oud music, famous Iraqi musician Naseer Shama will perform live at Masr University for Science and Technology . Doors open at 8 pm. Tickets cost LE75. Tel: 01094444273/5. Location: Right next to Dar al-Fouad hospital, 6th of October City.
