We were celebrating a friend’s birthday, actually, none of us knew that it was his birthday, so we didn’t have anything planned, specially that it’s not a weekend or anything, so we thought of trying a few places, our friend is British, and he has spent quite some time in Cairo but didn’t party or have any fun.
So we went to El Mojito at the top (roof) of Nile Hilton, I can’t tell you how amazing the view is, you won’t believe it, but we didn’t stay long, as at the top of the hotel, the place is SO chili, there was a Latin band (I hate Latin music) and the place was almost empty, just 2 small groups of people and us.
We then went to After 8, which is a few meters away from El Mojito, we hang out there for less than hour too, there was some live music playing some oldies, but we were not really in the mood for that, also the place was so empty. What would we expect on a Monday evening?(ماهو الإتنين أجازة الحلاقين)
I heard about Buddha Bar (a.k.a Little Buddha) opening in Cairo recently (I think Nov 2007) at Sofitel El Gezira (ex. Sheraton El Gezira)
So we headed there, I must say valet parking is really nice, i must get one of these at home 
you just come and drop the car, and someone would park it for you, yes it’s expensive (40LE parking + 10LE tips, thats too much, but it’s worth doing every once in a while )
The place is on the 2nd and 3rd floors, the 2nd floor is the restaurant, the upper floor is the bar and lounge, there is no dance floor, people are just dancing everywhere
The atmosphere is really nice, actually, the place was CROWDED and full, but mostly with foreigners.
The had some Ray music running in the beginning, i didn’t like it at all, but many people did, then they tuned into some nice dance music.
The place is very comfortable and the lighting is very nice and the couches are EXTREMELY comfortable.
The lounge consists of a bar, small tables for two and many couches.
All the place have an AMAZING Nile view.
We didn’t eat anything, but I heard the food is really good.
So all in all, the place is excellent, expect for the fact that the prices are VERY high (minimum charge 250LE per person) and everything there is quite expensive.
Also forgot to mention the place is couples only.
The first bouncer we met while getting in there was really annoying, but one of the waitresses came and sorted it out, she was sweet, she also got us a nice couch in the lounge with a great view.
We then had a small chat with the bouncers while leaving, they were funny and nice. So i can say the staff is good in overall.
You should pamper yourself by going there from time to time, but it’s definitely not “the usual hangout spot” because of the prices, but it was nice to experience
Found this review on amcham website, could be helpful.
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but…. the roof of nile helton is “pyramid Bar & Terrace”
i hade my birthday party in there 2 years ago,
i didn’t see any returants else there.
Well, that’s because El Mojito opened in august 2007…i don’t know about the Pyramid Bar & Terrace though, didn’t see it there.
Most probably it was in the same place and got replaced by el mojito.
erghghgh … complaining bout the prices?
Try paying 50 EUROS for one meal that consists of nothing but some rice and some shrimps with curry sauce and a coke in Buddha Bar Paris … no need to take out ur calculator … its 400 – FOUR HUNDRED – Lausy geneeeehs!!!!!!
But .. well … its worth if u REALLY need to pamper urself for 10 years ahead!
Oh, btw … Little Buddha is the one in Sharm … unrelated to Buddha Bar sofitel which is an official branch of the original one in Paris and USA … check for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddha_Bar
not really, they are related, they are from the same owners
check the official website
http://www.buddha-bar.com/
i went to the opening of buddha bar with my husband and i swear to God he paid 1400 pounds for ONLY both of us ya 7aram knowing that we don’t drink and we’re not really into food, but all of our friends are heavy drinkers and of course you know the rule when the cheque comes: it has to be devided “equally” w men ghaba2na we went again
i hope this time you didn’t go with the same friends
first thanks guys and girls about ur help and really it is useful, could u tell me where i can found the program of the week,if i go with my gf and she cant stay after 12 we will enjoy?last question the minumin includs the drinka and food or just entrance
regards,
knight
well, the real action only begins at that time, at around midnight thats almost the time where the place starts to get crowded and the music\dance go crazy
Yes, the minimum charge includes any food\drinks you want to order, but it probably won’t be enough, and again that depends on what you want to have
ps: try to stay past midnight if you can