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Cairo New Years Eve 2024

Things to do in Cairo on new years eve. Pyramids fireworks, parties and hotels for NYE 2023-2024

New years eve in Cairo has been a varied celebration over the years - as a predominantly Muslim country there hasn't always been a great focus on the new year as specified by the Gregorian calendar, preferring their own Coptic version, but as the tourist industry boomed in the years pre and post millennium there was a burgeoning party scene focussed on servicing the international visitors that made the city such a vibrant place to be.

There is of course plenty to keep you occupied on any visit to Cairo - if you are visiting over the new years eve period then the relatively cooler temperatures makes this a much more pleasant time to get out and enjoy the sights, so allow plenty of time to visit the pyramids of the Giza plateau, the Great Sphinx, Al Qalaa Citadel, Tahrir Square or even go shopping at the Festival City Mall.

New Year Fireworks at Cairo Tower

Last year saw the introduction of an impressive fireworks display at Cairo Tower. With a nod to the Burj Khalifa celebrations, the pyrotechnics lit up the sky and reflected in the river to welcome 2023. Let's hope it's the start of a new tradition.

New Year FIreworks at the Pyramids

For the celebrations to welcome the new year back in 2018, the authorities in Cairo made an extra effort in an attempt to boost the attractiveness of the city as a new years eve tourist destination with a spectacular fireworks display and light show over the pyramids.

This sadly didn't become a regular thing, but we are hoping to see the fireworks return and will let you know as soon as something has been announced for this year.

NYE Parties & Events

Elsewhere in Cairo, the main focus is usually the new years eve celebrations in the city's many bars and clubs, with all of the top venues competing to host the most popular and lively party. Normally the best places to look out for are:

Tree Lounge
Radisson Blu Hotel
AlMarkeb
The Tap East
Wunderkind
Cairo Jazz Club
Safir Hotel

New Years Eve Hotels

There are plenty of hotels to choose from in Cairo, with the top end options in particular very reasonable priced compared to similar large cities. If you're wanting to be close to the pyramids to see the fireworks then some of the best choices would be Mena House, Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel, Pyramids View Inn or the Steinberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel.

Be aware though that the pyramids are some way out of the main town so you will need to consider transport if you're also wanting to hit some of the city centre parties, although many of the hotels will also be hosting their own new years eve parties to try remove the temptation to go out.

To check availability and make reservations online you will find all of the top Cairo new years eve hotels here.

Restaurants

There is no shortage of top dining options in Cairo either, with top recommendations including Sachi, Fayruz Lebanese Restaurant, Birdcage and Indira Indian Restaurant.

Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for at most of these venues too - you can see the full range of options and make online bookings here.

NYE Live Streaming, Webcams

There used to be some good webcams of the Pyramids, but sadly, they seem to have been disconnected. If you know of any live webcams, please do let us know.

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