Modern Cairo Weddings Inspired by an Elegant Past

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Egypt’s elite have been exchanging vows in this historical hotel for more than 50 years, and The Ritz-Carlton, Cairo carries on this tradition, adding modern touches along the way. Wedding venues can host every part of the celebration, from bridal showers to farewell brunches, and include downtown Cairo’s largest ballroom, which can host a banquet for more than 1,000 guests. The hotel’s view of the Egyptian Museum is the backdrop for outdoor venues, where couples can make their grand entrance under the stars. The hotel’s wedding advisor is available to assist with every decision, including customized menus and packages.

17

Event Rooms

6267 SQ MT

Total Event Space

1500

Capacity Largest Space

6

Breakout Rooms

WEDDINGS

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Al Qahira Ballroom Meeting

Weddings and Occasions

Unique Outdoor Landscape

Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Personalized services and state of the art meeting facilities
Extra spacious ballrooms with additional six breakout rooms
Garden City, the only outdoor event space with The Egyptian Museum as its backdrop
Special room rates for friends and family of the couple
Wedding and bridal spa packages available
Celebrate Your Incredible Moments
In Cairo

This hotel offers a historical and renowned Alf Leila Wa Leila Ballroom and Downtown Cairo’s largest ballroom, Al Qahira - the wedding venue of choice for Egypt’s elite, Garden City- the only outdoor event space with The Egyptian Museum as its backdrop, customized menus to fit your taste and theme, special room rates for friends and family of the couple, and customizable wedding and bridal spa packages. Please contact the hotel for additional information about hosting your wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Cairo. 

Wedding Venues
Alf Leila Wa Leila Ballroom Wedding

Alf Leila Wa Leila

Cairo's most popular wedding ballroom, the who’s who of Egypt has celebrated their nuptials over the past half-century at our magnificently restored Alf Leila Wa Leila ballroom.The ballroom features. 924 square meters of banquet space and can accommodate up to 600 guests. For smaller celebrations, it can be divided into three rooms.

Large event space with many rows of chairs facing the front of the room

Al Qahira

From the dramatic fountain at its dedicated entrance to its spacious foyers, exquisite chandeliers, upholstered walls and unique lighting sconces, the signature Al Qahira Ballroom is the essence of elegance on a grand scale. Al Qahira is the largest ballroom in Downtown Cairo featuring 1,700 square meters and can accommodate up to 1200 guests. For smaller celebrations, it can be divided into five rooms.

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Garden City

Our outdoor wedding venue is simply the one of a kind venue in Downtown Cairo as it overlooks exclusively at the Egyptian museum. The lavish gardens are designed to create an ultimate romantic wedding setup that can easily accommodate up to 1,000 guests.

Wedding Planners To Craft the Perfect Cairo Celebration

Couples hosting their wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Cairo enjoy the planning assistance of the hotel’s experts. A dedicated wedding planner will work with you to select every detail, ensuring that the big day is exactly as you envisioned.

Zaffa Wedding Tradition

Cairo Wedding Packages To Create Your Dream Day

Simplify your planning experience and discover unforgettable wedding venues while enjoying personalized service and attention to details. The Nile Ritz-Carlton specializes in creating enchanting packages that ensure couples will have the most captivating experience imaginable. The hotel’s wedding consultants can assist in creating a custom celebration, from the floral arrangements to diverse menus. 

Each exclusive wedding package includes:

  • Complimentary accommodation in a luxury suite for two nights
  • Five layers lavish wedding cake
  • Complimentary in-room special dinner for the Bride and Groom on the night of the wedding

 

For further information, please email: rc-cairoleads@ritzcarlton.com or call +20225778899

Culinary
 

When do I need to finalize my menu?
Food and beverage selections must be finalized and confirmed with your Catering Sales Manager two weeks prior to the date of your wedding at the latest.

Can the hotel provide my wedding cake?
Our creative and experienced pastry chef and dedicated pastry team will be delighted to make your dream cake come true. Should you have an image of the cake please share your idea as it will help us to match and exceed your expectations. We also have our own images

Do you provide children’s and vendor meals?
Vendor and children’s menus are customized to the needs of your event.

Do you provide a tasting of the food we select? When may I come and what is included?
We are pleased to offer a sample menu tasting for weddings with a food and beverage minimum of EGP 10,000  or more; food tasting to be arranged at least 1 month prior to the wedding.

For up to 4 guests excluding the wedding planner; any additional guest will be at extra charge.

General Information


When do I need to finalize my menu?
Food and beverage selections must be finalized and confirmed with your Catering Sales Manager two weeks prior to the date of your wedding at the latest.

Can the hotel provide my wedding cake?
Our creative and experienced pastry chef and dedicated pastry team will be delighted to make your dream cake come true. Should you have an image of the cake please share your idea as it will help us to match and exceed your expectations. We also have our own images that you can choose from.

What are the deposits and when are they due?
A 10% deposit is due upon receipt of a signed contract. Three months prior to your event, 40% of the estimated charges are due. Two months prior your event, 25% of the estimated charges are due. One month prior to your event, the last 25% of the estimated charges are due.

Do the bride and groom get a complimentary room for the wedding night?
The bride and groom will be receiving two nights complimentary stay.

Are there special room rates for wedding guests?
For family and friends of the wedding party, The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo will be happy to quote preferential rates for the night of the event. A group rate may be applicable for weddings booking more than 10 guest rooms.

Your Memories, Our Specialty

Celebrate life's meaningful moments in luxury event venues, where your boldest visions can come to life.

Bridal Party or Henna Party

When you plan to hold a special event in honor of the bride-to-be, we rise to the occasion with an unrivaled reputation to create a luxury experience as the ultimate wedding gift, this can also be a typical Middle Eastern Henna party that is considered a popular ceremony among every Egyptian house for their bride to be.

Wedding Anniversary

When it comes to wedding anniversaries, inside and out, The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo offers the perfect setting for your celebration whether intimate or grand.                                                           

Birthday Party

Imagine a magical birthday party overlooking the enchanting River Nile or at the lush gardens of the hotel with the Egyptian Museum lying at your backdrop or simply by the extravagant sunny swimming pool. Each party is tailored specifically for you so you can sit back and enjoy every second of it!                         

Engagement

Celebrate this important day of your life in style and elegance at The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo. Let our exemplary team make your engagement bliss the way you dreamt it with our luxury service and beautiful party venues.

Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.ft) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Al Qahira A 45.9x100.1x36.1 4596.2 440 216 - 81 - 300
Alf Leila Wa Leila 137.8x72.2x13.1 9945.9 620 320 - 168 - 500
Maadi 32.8x29.5x- 968.8 50 36 - 24 - 30
Al Qala 33.8x31.8x- 1075.4 50 24 - 21 - 35
Qasr El Nil 23x32.8x- 753.5 40 24 - 24 - 24
Abdeen 40.4x34.5x- 1388.6 70 60 - 24 - 40
Heliopolis 39.4x32.8x- 1291.7 60 60 - 30 - 40
Zamalek -x-x- 732 - - - - - -
Al Qahira B 45.9x100.1x36.1 4596.2 440 216 - 81 - 300
Al Qahira C 45.9x100.1x36.1 4596.2 440 216 - 81 - 300
Al Qahira D 45.9x49.9x36.1 2290.6 160 108 - 45 - 150
Al Qahira DE 45.9x100.1x36.1 4596.2 440 216 - 81 - 300
Al Qahira E 45.9x49.9x36.1 2290.6 160 108 - 45 - 150
Al Qahira 183.7x100.1x36.1 18384.9 1500 864 - 150 - 840
Alf Leila Wa Leila A 44.3x72.2x13.1 3196.9 200 100 - 54 - 100
Alf Leila Wa Leila B 52.5x72.2x13.1 3788.9 220 120 - 60 - 200
Alf Leila Wa Leila C 41x72.2x13.1 2960.1 200 100 - 54 - 150
Al Qahira A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
45.9x100.1x36.1
Area (sq.ft)
4596.2
Theater
440
Schoolroom
216
Conference
-
U-Shape
81
Reception
-
Banquet
300
Alf Leila Wa Leila
Dimensions (LxWxH)
137.8x72.2x13.1
Area (sq.ft)
9945.9
Theater
620
Schoolroom
320
Conference
-
U-Shape
168
Reception
-
Banquet
500
Maadi
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32.8x29.5x-
Area (sq.ft)
968.8
Theater
50
Schoolroom
36
Conference
-
U-Shape
24
Reception
-
Banquet
30
Al Qala
Dimensions (LxWxH)
33.8x31.8x-
Area (sq.ft)
1075.4
Theater
50
Schoolroom
24
Conference
-
U-Shape
21
Reception
-
Banquet
35
Qasr El Nil
Dimensions (LxWxH)
23x32.8x-
Area (sq.ft)
753.5
Theater
40
Schoolroom
24
Conference
-
U-Shape
24
Reception
-
Banquet
24
Abdeen
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40.4x34.5x-
Area (sq.ft)
1388.6
Theater
70
Schoolroom
60
Conference
-
U-Shape
24
Reception
-
Banquet
40
Heliopolis
Dimensions (LxWxH)
39.4x32.8x-
Area (sq.ft)
1291.7
Theater
60
Schoolroom
60
Conference
-
U-Shape
30
Reception
-
Banquet
40
Zamalek
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
732
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Al Qahira B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
45.9x100.1x36.1
Area (sq.ft)
4596.2
Theater
440
Schoolroom
216
Conference
-
U-Shape
81
Reception
-
Banquet
300
Al Qahira C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
45.9x100.1x36.1
Area (sq.ft)
4596.2
Theater
440
Schoolroom
216
Conference
-
U-Shape
81
Reception
-
Banquet
300
Al Qahira D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
45.9x49.9x36.1
Area (sq.ft)
2290.6
Theater
160
Schoolroom
108
Conference
-
U-Shape
45
Reception
-
Banquet
150
Al Qahira DE
Dimensions (LxWxH)
45.9x100.1x36.1
Area (sq.ft)
4596.2
Theater
440
Schoolroom
216
Conference
-
U-Shape
81
Reception
-
Banquet
300
Al Qahira E
Dimensions (LxWxH)
45.9x49.9x36.1
Area (sq.ft)
2290.6
Theater
160
Schoolroom
108
Conference
-
U-Shape
45
Reception
-
Banquet
150
Al Qahira
Dimensions (LxWxH)
183.7x100.1x36.1
Area (sq.ft)
18384.9
Theater
1500
Schoolroom
864
Conference
-
U-Shape
150
Reception
-
Banquet
840
Alf Leila Wa Leila A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
44.3x72.2x13.1
Area (sq.ft)
3196.9
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
-
U-Shape
54
Reception
-
Banquet
100
Alf Leila Wa Leila B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
52.5x72.2x13.1
Area (sq.ft)
3788.9
Theater
220
Schoolroom
120
Conference
-
U-Shape
60
Reception
-
Banquet
200
Alf Leila Wa Leila C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
41x72.2x13.1
Area (sq.ft)
2960.1
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
-
U-Shape
54
Reception
-
Banquet
150
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Al Qahira A 14x30.5x11 427 440 216 - 81 - 300
Alf Leila Wa Leila 42x22x4 924 620 320 - 168 - 500
Maadi 10x9x- 90 50 36 - 24 - 30
Al Qala 10.3x9.7x- 99.91 50 24 - 21 - 35
Qasr El Nil 7x10x- 70 40 24 - 24 - 24
Abdeen 12.3x10.5x- 129 70 60 - 24 - 40
Heliopolis 12x10x- 120 60 60 - 30 - 40
Zamalek -x-x- 68 - - - - - -
Al Qahira B 14x30.5x11 427 440 216 - 81 - 300
Al Qahira C 14x30.5x11 427 440 216 - 81 - 300
Al Qahira D 14x15.2x11 212.8 160 108 - 45 - 150
Al Qahira DE 14x30.5x11 427 440 216 - 81 - 300
Al Qahira E 14x15.2x11 212.8 160 108 - 45 - 150
Al Qahira 56x30.5x11 1708 1500 864 - 150 - 840
Alf Leila Wa Leila A 13.5x22x4 297 200 100 - 54 - 100
Alf Leila Wa Leila B 16x22x4 352 220 120 - 60 - 200
Alf Leila Wa Leila C 12.5x22x4 275 200 100 - 54 - 150
Al Qahira A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x30.5x11
Area (sq.mt)
427
Theater
440
Schoolroom
216
Conference
-
U-Shape
81
Reception
-
Banquet
300
Alf Leila Wa Leila
Dimensions (LxWxH)
42x22x4
Area (sq.mt)
924
Theater
620
Schoolroom
320
Conference
-
U-Shape
168
Reception
-
Banquet
500
Maadi
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10x9x-
Area (sq.mt)
90
Theater
50
Schoolroom
36
Conference
-
U-Shape
24
Reception
-
Banquet
30
Al Qala
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.3x9.7x-
Area (sq.mt)
99.91
Theater
50
Schoolroom
24
Conference
-
U-Shape
21
Reception
-
Banquet
35
Qasr El Nil
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7x10x-
Area (sq.mt)
70
Theater
40
Schoolroom
24
Conference
-
U-Shape
24
Reception
-
Banquet
24
Abdeen
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.3x10.5x-
Area (sq.mt)
129
Theater
70
Schoolroom
60
Conference
-
U-Shape
24
Reception
-
Banquet
40
Heliopolis
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12x10x-
Area (sq.mt)
120
Theater
60
Schoolroom
60
Conference
-
U-Shape
30
Reception
-
Banquet
40
Zamalek
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
68
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Al Qahira B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x30.5x11
Area (sq.mt)
427
Theater
440
Schoolroom
216
Conference
-
U-Shape
81
Reception
-
Banquet
300
Al Qahira C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x30.5x11
Area (sq.mt)
427
Theater
440
Schoolroom
216
Conference
-
U-Shape
81
Reception
-
Banquet
300
Al Qahira D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x15.2x11
Area (sq.mt)
212.8
Theater
160
Schoolroom
108
Conference
-
U-Shape
45
Reception
-
Banquet
150
Al Qahira DE
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x30.5x11
Area (sq.mt)
427
Theater
440
Schoolroom
216
Conference
-
U-Shape
81
Reception
-
Banquet
300
Al Qahira E
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x15.2x11
Area (sq.mt)
212.8
Theater
160
Schoolroom
108
Conference
-
U-Shape
45
Reception
-
Banquet
150
Al Qahira
Dimensions (LxWxH)
56x30.5x11
Area (sq.mt)
1708
Theater
1500
Schoolroom
864
Conference
-
U-Shape
150
Reception
-
Banquet
840
Alf Leila Wa Leila A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.5x22x4
Area (sq.mt)
297
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
-
U-Shape
54
Reception
-
Banquet
100
Alf Leila Wa Leila B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
16x22x4
Area (sq.mt)
352
Theater
220
Schoolroom
120
Conference
-
U-Shape
60
Reception
-
Banquet
200
Alf Leila Wa Leila C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.5x22x4
Area (sq.mt)
275
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
-
U-Shape
54
Reception
-
Banquet
150
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Audio-Visual Equipment
  • AV Technician
  • Film Projector with Screen
  • LCD Projector
  • Microphone
  • PA System
  • TV
  • TV Production Service Provider
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Camera
  • Videoconferencing
  • Wired Internet
  • Wireless Internet
Event Services
  • Carpenter
  • Certified Meeting Planner
  • Decorator
  • Electrician
  • Event Lighting
  • Locksmith
  • Message Service
  • Photographer
  • Registration Service
  • Security Guards
  • Translator
Event Equipment & Supplies
  • Blackboards
  • Direction Signs
  • Easels
  • Flip Chart & Markers
  • Installed Stage
  • Lobby Bulletin Board
  • Name Cards
  • Pens / Pencils / Notepad
  • Podium Lectern
  • Polling Devices
  • Portable Stage
  • Spotlights
  • Stack Chairs
  • Tables
  • Wall Charts
Business Services
  • Computers
  • Copy Service
  • Fax Service
  • On-Site Business Center is Staffed
  • Overnight Delivery/Pickup
  • Post/Parcel
  • Printers
  • F+B stations include protective sneeze guards
  • Meeting space capacities and configurations follow social distancing guidelines
  • Offers single serve F+B options
  • Third-party partners comply with MI cleanliness standards