Imagine dining and wining with the great Pharaohs and ancient royals of ancient Egypt. That’s the feel that was intended with the newest 9 pyramids lounge of the great Giza pyramid.
The inauguration ceremony of the 9 pyramids lounge which took place last week; saw in attendance the Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anany, CEO of Orascom Pyramids Entertainment Ashraf Halim, chairman and CEO of Orascom Naguib Sawiris; and others who were also thrilled to have observed the launching of a fleet of 30 electric buses that will shuttle tourists around the area.
The opening this restaurant lounge is meant to increase and bolster tourism; as the pandemic has effected tourism greatly in Egypt and other parts of the world.
9 pyramids lounge
Named the 9 Pyramids Lounge, the restaurant’s unique location will enable visitors; to have a special view of the plateau’s nine royal tombs. Unveiled on October 20, the restaurant is built on a total area of 1,341 square meters and comes with indoor and outdoor seating; as well as a private parking lot, according to authorities.
At the moment, the newly launched electric buses will be the only means of transportation at the site; amid other restrictions have been made to preserve the monuments at the site, said Tourism and Antiquities Minister el-Anany.
“The completion of this development project, the increase in the capacity of Sphinx International Airport; and the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) next year will change the tourism map of Cairo,” the minister said.
The Grand Egyptian Museum has been under construction for over a decade and is expected to attract tourists; when opened to help fund developmental projects in the country.
Tourists have already started visiting the 9 Pyramids Lounge; where they can either be seated at tables or on cushions on the floor while enjoying the views of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Two “fine dining restaurants” and a cafe are expected to be opened in early 2021 in the area as other services will also be upgraded to match up to the; “greatness of Egyptian civilization and the magnificence of this historical site,” said Sawiris, chairman and CEO of Orascom Naguib.