subject: New Egypt: Redefining Exponential Luxury [print this page] Cairo is one, if not the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Now, many changes are happening at a rapid pace within the country and especially the city itself. New Cairo is a district of the city in which unbridled modernization is taking place. New parks, residential housing, and commercial buildings are sprouting up everywhere. The total area comprises 46,000 acres of ongoing development. New international universities are opening up all around this area also. The American University of Cairo is 260 acres of this new Egyptian urban and environmentally sustainable phenomenon. Closer to the center of the city, the Old and new Cairo are juxtaposed together here, creating a unique and mesmerizing experience. The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities is near the Central Square. The architecture around here gives the city a rich character . In Bulaq, medieval streets enthrall travelers. The Nile island of Gezira is another popular place to explore the culture of Egypt.
A Royal Thai Experience in Cairo
The Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo is an unlikely yet wonderful combination of Thai culture in the heart of New Cairo and its burgeoning contemporary lifestyle. The Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo is one of the newest elite 5-star hotels to open in this area. This district has become a verdant oasis with waterfalls, parks, and lakes. The hotel is only a 20 minute drive from the Cairo International Airport. There are over 200 rooms, 2 lounges, and 10 meeting rooms. The Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo also has a large swimming pool, tennis, squash, and a fitness center. Guests who would like to see more of the country can go on a tour to the Red Sea coast. Diving and snorkeling are very popular and make for a spectacular beach holiday. These cities are about 200 kilometers away from Cairo. Tours can easily be scheduled at hotels or other locations in the city. A bit further out is Marsa Matruh which is a Mediterranean seaport. The beach is a seven kilometer stretch of pristine white sand with beautiful rock formations. It is about 500 kilometers from Cairo. Train travel is available from June through September leaving Cairo. Guests can go visit the Nile and have lunch on The Fish Boat, which is an old steamship with a restaurant on the open top deck. Travelers can visit the Citadel, the fortress of Saladin who was the medieval equivalent of Osama bin Laden. Try the sweet mint tea or hibiscus juice called karkadeh to cool down in the heat. Out of the city a little ways is the pyramid of Sakkara, which is one of the oldest standing monuments in the world. Other places of interest include Medinet Habu, which is a Coptic Christian village from the Middle Ages and Deir el-Medina, a village of the people who built the Pyramids. Karnak is an interesting Egyptian religious theme park that attracts many visitors. Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo offers its guests the best in accommodation and service for an unforgettable Egyptian experience. Please remember to reserve a room early in the winter high season months.
