Giza Governor Adel El-Naggar has announced on March 13 the launch of the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza, a five-star hotel set to be developed in partnership with the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). This USD 120 million five-star hotel will be located in El-Remaya Square in the Haram district, along the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, near the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is set to open on July 3. It will feature 302 rooms, a selection of luxury suites, international restaurants, entertainment spaces, banquet halls, a shopping mall, and a parking facility. The Emirati news agency (WAM) reported that the hotel is being funded through a collaboration between the Egyptian and Emirati private sectors, with ADFD covering 84.28 percent of the project’s investment. At the event, the Giza governor emphasized the state’s dedication to the tourism sector, acknowledging its crucial role in strengthening the national economy. He pointed out that many countries with fewer tourism resources than Egypt have successfully leveraged the industry to create jobs and drive economic growth. El-Naggar also highlighted that this project would be a significant addition to Giza’s hospitality sector, complementing ongoing and future tourism…
Egypt and UAE Launch $120M 5-Star-Hotel Hotel Project near the Pyramids
March 15, 2025
