Though the poolside views of the city and the smell of fresh bread baking in the brick oven are enticing, the real star of Aura is the modern Lebanese cuisine, best enjoyed at night, when the lights reflect off the water and cast a beautiful glow.
hours
- Beverages
- 9:00 am – 1:00 am
- Lunch and Dinner
- 12:00 noon – 1:00 am
Signature Dishes
Selection of Hot and Cold Mezze
Mofarket BeefRoasted Beef Cubes with Garlic, Onion, Mushroom, Carrot, Lebanese Spices stuffed in Phyllo Pastry
Lebanese GrillsLamb Chops, Shish Tawouk, Kebab and Lamb Kofta served with Grilled Vegetables
Halawet El JibnPastry Dough with Honey Syrup and Pistachios
Grilled Marinated Lamb ChopsServed with Vegetables
Meet The Team
Ahmed El Zoghbi
Head ChefHailing from Beirut, Lebanon, Chef Ahmed El Zoghbi learned his passion for cooking from his mother and grandmother. He brings his love for homemade Lebanese food from his village in Lebanon to the heart of Cairo, incorporating them with a modern, sometimes Egyptian, twist by using the freshest of local ingredients. For him, the true flavours of Lebanon arise from carefully seasoned grilled meats and seafood as well as aromatic herbed and spiced mezzes.
“Lebanese cuisine is a celebration of life; it's fresh, colourful and incredibly diverse. At Aura, we celebrate the cuisine’s authentic flavours but with an elevated twist.”
More Dining Options
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DetailsLe Petit Chef
Experience the best of 3D theatre and dining on an culinary journey aboard the First Nile Boat. Follow Le Petit Chef, the world's smallest chef, during this immersive experience that will spark your imagination and evoke the senses.![Smiling woman enjoys cocktail at the bar at Char Bar]()
DetailsChar Bar
Dine with family or friends at our casual yet trendy bar, serving hot-off-the-grill gourmet burgers with an international flair. Enjoy paired with a cold beer or shake while your favourite match entertains on our flat-screen TVs.![Xodó restaurant with low- and high-top tables and chairs, wooden ceiling, server, Nile view]()
DetailsXODÓ
Savour the finest cuts of meat at our Brazilian churrascaria and steakhouse, also serving appetizers, entrées and fresh salads from an extensive à la carte menu – all aboard the First Nile Boat.![Open-air dining at Zoe with views of the Nile River]()
DetailsZoe
Located on the First Nile Boat’s upper deck, Zoé is our all-day Mediterranean and seafood restaurant that offers sweeping views of Cairo and the Nile.![Woman seated at table on Riva restaurant concrete terrace amid greenery, hotel tower in backdrop]()
DetailsRiva
Mingle with friends at our open-air pizzeria and bar situated in the First Nile Boat’s entrance, and savour fresh-out-of-the-brick-oven pizzas, cocktails and a vibrant selection of antipasto using the freshest ingredients from our chef’s garden.![Contemporary restaurant with server on left, rectangular tables, lattice floor, Nile River views]()
DetailsNairu & Nairu Lounge
Gaze out at panoramic Nile views while you explore the best of exotic Asian cuisine – Cantonese, Indian, Japanese and Thai – at our contemporary restaurant and lounge on the First Nile Boat.![Woman and man walk through door into cocktail lounge with large painting, leather chairs]()
DetailsThe First Bar
Contemporary and classic, our sophisticated bar combines world-class wines, refined classics and locally inspired cocktails crafted by creative mixologists.![Couple sits across from each other sipping tea at small round table in front of large round window adorned with blues and greens]()
DetailsTea Lounge
Sink into a couch beneath the mesmerizing, circular stained-glass window and enjoy a breakfast spread of Egyptian delicacies, egg specialties and international favourites. Our piano provides the perfect ambience in our third-floor lounge.![Breakfast tray with coffee, fresh tropical fruit, pastries, jug of orange juice on unmade bed]()
DetailsIn-Room Dining
Whether you’re time-zone–hopping, feeding a hungry team during an impromptu meeting, or looking for quiet, private dining, you can choose from our extensive In-Room menu day or night.![A woman points to a pastry within a glass container of sweets at La Gourmandise]()
DetailsLa Gourmandise
Stop in for a light, pre- or post-shopping meal in our contemporary French brasserie located within First Mall, where brick-oven pizzas, quiches and puff-pastry specialties are perfect for a quick lunch.
