CAIRO
Westin Hotels announced the opening of The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes. Owned by New Cairo for Real Estate Investment Company, the resort and spa is located in the residential community of Katameya Dunes, anchored by a 27-hole championship golf course designed by Nick Faldo and Brian Curley.
"The global demand for wellness continues to propel Westin's growth momentum around the world, including our debut in new markets like Doha and Dubai and our expanded presence in destinations like Spain, Germany and now Egypt," said Brian Povinelli, global brand leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. "As the second hotel Westin will open in Egypt this year, we are thrilled to introduce the brand in Cairo and inspire a new level of well-being."
With 135 guest rooms and suites, the resort was designed with a biophilic-focus, suggesting that a connection to nature enhances well-being. Each of guest room offers views of the landscape that surround the grounds, from fairways to lagoons. An art installation of white doves suspended from the ceiling is located in the lobby.
"The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes provides a restorative retreat in the heart of the bustling city with genuine service, complemented with the Westin signature well-being offerings that fuel and energize our guests' every move," said Eben Nel, general manager, The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes.
The resort offers 10,900 square feet of meeting and event space featuring an 8,500-square-foot ballroom that can accommodate 700 guests. A boardroom is also available for executive-level meetings and smaller groups.
The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes features a naturally-lit indoor plunge pool as well as a heated outdoor pool located at the center of the resort. Additionally, the Heavenly Spa by Westin offers 10 therapy rooms and two couple suites as well as state-of-the-art facilities, including a high-tech steam room.
The resort has three dining options, including a pool bar, golf club bar and Paloma-an all-day Mediterranean restaurant that features an open-kitchen in its center as well as the brand's signature Vertical Garden, which brings the benefits of nature into the hotel's public space. The restaurant offers variety of culinary options alongside Westin's nutrient-rich and delicious SuperFoodsRx and Fresh by the Juicery menus.
The hotel also offers the renowned RunWESTIN program with three- and five-mile jogging routes through the residential neighborhood, as well as a WestinWORKOUT fitness studio with state-of-the-art exercise equipment from world-class brands in an open, airy and well-designed space.
