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Issue No.127 September 2015

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Blue Stone

MAKING RIPPLES IN THE BAR SCENE

Latest

“MUST SEE” IN SPACE

GENENA CITY

THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

YOUR SHARM LIFESTYLE ADVISOR

MIX CONTENTS A publication of Artmix LLC.

Managing Director Ahmed Zaki Editor in Chief Gamal Abdullah Contributing Editor Neil Pillai Sarah Lewington Tina Roume victoria Lewis Art Director Ramy Fouad Web Developer Mohamed Mohey CTP and Printing - Sahara Printing Co.

3 Spotlight 9 Activities

Spiritual Journeys on Horseback

26 Dining

Parmigiana di Melanzane

30 Nightlife

Latest “must see� in Space

40 Shopping Genena City: The Shopping Experience

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SPOTLIGHT SUNTAN LOTION, PASSPORT, ENGAGEMENT RING? Traditionally the typical proposal would involve just getting down on one knee and asking the question.

But a new survey has revealed that 6 out of 10 British proposals happen whilst a couple is on holiday! Paris was considered to be the most popular and romantic destination, followed by New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, Venice and Sharm El Sheikh! With romantic spots in places like Hadaba where couples can enjoy spectacular cliff-top views, to more traditional spots such as the Egyptian floating restaurant ‘On Deck’, there are endless choices here in Sharm for a memorable proposal!

SOUTH SINAI EXPEDITION 2015 An exciting expedition is set to take place in South Sinai, giving women interested in climbing the opportunity to contribute to a new comprehensive guidebook about the area. All the new routes climbed on the trip will be added to the book. Trip leader, Anne Arran, will take the group into the mountains, giving climbers the chance to experience first ascents, mind and body challenges, awareness of the local area and an opportunity to make friends! For further details, please check the expedition website: www.womenclimb.co.uk/southsinai-expedition-2015-txc

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRIVE???

Sign up for the weekly Grand Prix at Ghibli Raceway and take our “Formula” challenge!

The Race starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week. Ghibli hosts a Winner Ceremony that includes prizes for the first 3 winners and a free photo for each participant. Don’t be late and ask for the special Tuesday “Couples” discount when you arrive to the raceway with a partner!

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Ghibli Raceway offers a unique open air CIK-FIA licensed track driving experience. Also, worthy to note is that Ghibli Raceway operates with high safety standards and 15 years of karting experience to deliver the ultimate racing experience in Egypt that amuses its guests. * For more information and booking call +20693603939/ +20693603737 +201147777322 or send email: marketing@ghibliraceway.com

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Golf Heights Commercial Area OPENING SOON

- Shopping center - Restaurants & Cafes - Pharmacy - Supermarket and much more.........

Spaces are available for sale

For more information please call: Tel: +2 0101 2209166 / +2 01012209162 Tel: +2 069 3662900 Email: info@sharmdiamondproperties.com / info@al-kaheriaforurbanprojects.com Sales office: 1 Mall Al Pharaana, Il Mercato st , Hadaba, Sharm El Sheikh

SPOTLIGHT SHARM EL SHEIKH PASSPORT OFFICE IN NABQ It is now possible to apply for residency visas at the passport office in Nabq. Applications typically take two working days, the office is serviced by several counter staff, who will provide the relevant forms on arrival, please ensure that you take your passport and photos with you, as you will need these to complete your application.

The completed form is then processed and you will be asked by staff to return to collect your visa on a specific day. Instructions on how to

apply are written in English on notice boards within the waiting area. Counter staff are also accommodating and able to assist with queries, the office is usually busy so it is advisable to give yourself between 45 minutes to an hour for your application. Working hours are between 8.00am-2.30pm, Saturday to Sunday.

RIXOS HOTELS TO LAUNCH NEW RESORT IN SHARM The soon to open Rixos Seagate Sharm Resort, is expected to follow the success of its sister hotel, Rixos Sharm El Sheikh. The much loved hotel has already been voted number 9 on Trip Advisors Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in the world, cementing the group’s reputation for excellence.

The new Resort is an Ultra All Inclusive concept with 800 rooms and villas, all of which feature a balcony or terrace with either pool or garden views. There are welcoming touches such as free mini bar refills and free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT SHARM WINS SPOT IN CONDE NAST ANNUAL TRAVEL AWARDS 2015 The results of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller Annual Readers’ Travel Awards have been revealed, readers were asked to rate choices according to criteria such as service, design and value for money. Four Seasons Resort scored an impressive 91.62% putting it ahead of luxury destinations in Bali, Mauritius and Turks & Caicos.

It is clear to see why, set against Sharm’s sparkling shoreline, the hotel feels like a hillside village, scattered with soft green palms and lush vibrant gardens. Guests can enjoy a cocktail in the candlelit Observatory Lounge taking in the spectacular Tiran Island, among sculptures and paintings by local artist. The open-air Nafoura Lounge offers guests the opportunity 6

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to choose from over 20 flavours of Shisha, including cappuccino, rose and interestingly banana! Chilled face towels, facial spritz and complimentary chaises lounges are all part of the service, offering a cooling and glamorous retreat for weary sunbathers.

This resort truly spoils guests with attention to detail, each menu is carefully thought out, offering surprises like the in-room Bedouin breakfast of stewed beans (foul), tameya (falafel), marinated olives with kareesh cheese, tahina, halawa, bedouin bread and honey. For guests who want breakfast with a view, the bagel, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, on the cliff-top setting of the Sails Asian Food Lounge looks good! Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh offers the ultimate experience in luxury travel.

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SHARM’S GOT TALENT SEASON 6 If you love live entertainment shows full of singers, dancers and talented artists, then you will be sure to enjoy Sharm’s very own talent contest. Come along to Soho Square and watch Sharm’s best performers take part in the popular ‘Sharm’s Got Talent’ competition. Watch acts compete against each other to get audience and panel support in order to win the Sharm El Sheikh event of the year! The first round starts on 1st October, 2nd round 8th October and the final show commences on 15th October.

For the latest updates go to: https:// www.facebook.com/SharmersGotTalent/ timeline?ref=page_internal

SUCCESS AT THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION TOURNAMENT Congratulations to rising Egyptian tennis player Sandra Samir, 17, who won the singles title at the ITF Women’s Future tournament held in Sharm last month. The event took place at the Maratim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort Hotel and featured a total prize win of $10,000.

The tennis star battled scorching temperatures during the competition “The semi and final matches were not easy at all. My match against Claffey took a long time. Plus the weather was too hot. We started to play our matches around 5pm,” but despite the heat, went on to beat Ireland’s Jenny Claffey in the semi-finals and on to a victorious 6-1 win against France’s Victoria Muntean, a sporting achievement for the young Egyptian star.

SPECTACULAR AROUND THE WORLD VOYAGE TO STOP OFF IN SHARM

Oman, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, the Suez Canal and Alexandria. Her last stop is Malaga before returning to Southampton on 21st April 2017.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have launched a new around the world voyage consisting of 107 nights planned for early 2017. The cruise sets sail from Southampton and travels to Madeira, where she will then cross the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean, cruising through the Panama Canal to South America, Polynesia, the Cook Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Komodo Island, Indonesia and Bali.

She will then explore the Far East, making stops in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The vessel then sets sail to 8

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SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS

on

Horseback

by Sarah Lewington

The New Forest, Hampshire is a corner of England where horse riding has been part of the landscape for centuries, exploration on horseback conjures up scenes of riders hacking across rain soaked earth, bristling past thorny blackberry bushes and lush green hedgerows.

This is a place where indigenous equines have lived before the last ice age, wandering the expansive and beautiful heathland. So it is no surprise to learn that this is where Sharm Equestrian’s owner, Emma Levin grew up, bringing with her a wealth of expertise, professionalism and knowledge.

The English owned riding centre is based at the entrance of the Mangrove National Park, Nabq, where the scenery is spectacular, varied and vastly beautiful. Rocky pinnacles dot the landscape stretching far out into the wilderness, a place of tranquility. The National Park’s majestic canyons and Red Sea offer riders the chance to encounter gatekeepers of the land and air, such as herons, gulls and ospreys.

Elegant fawn-coloured gazelles, Nubian ibex and red foxes are all native species, which may be spotted en route. The treasures of the Red Sea nestle between an infinite cloudless sky, offering a gem box of aquamarines, turquoise and pastel corals, which are just 10 minutes away from the centre.

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Sharm Equestrian truly offers unique adventures on horseback, an antidote to modern life, where a drained spirit and tired mind can find its spark again. The 8 night ‘In The Saddle for 10 Commandments Tour’, takes riders in the biblical foot steps of Moses, exploring the earthly paradise of Mount Sinai, riders will experience the double canyon of Al Arada, the jagged vistas of the El Gunna mountains and Gebel Barqa. They will encounter the preserved beauty of the ancient Matamir sand dunes and the Bir el Safra Water Wells. Two nights are spent in a luxurious All-Inclusive hotel and 6 nights in a Bedouin style camp, where guests enjoy local dishes under twinkling Egyptian constellations.

Voted by British Vogue as one of the top 12 destinations for yoga, the ‘Horse Riding & Yoga’ retreat gives riders the opportunity to practice yoga in the morning and evening against a backdrop of sapphire-coloured sea and mountain views. Morning practice starts with ‘Tribal Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Mysore Style’ a class aimed at guests who want a strong physical workout. The afternoon class, ‘Tribal Hatha Yoga Sivananda Style’ is a 3 part session concentrating on therapeutic values.

The coastal riding route takes guests through a deep open valley towards the tranquil waters of

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ACTIVITIES the Nabq Oasis, where they can wade into the azure on horseback, experiencing something rare and magical. Riders will also enjoy the magnificent desert, canyons, mountains and other nearby treasures.

Sharm Equestrian’s ‘Nabq National Park Beach and Sea Trail’ follows a coastal route and explores the lush beauty of the mangroves. There is also the opportunity to camp by the sea, taking in the Maria Schroeder ship wreck and majestic Tiran Island, the trail also explores the nearby desert, canyons, mountains and more. The sixth day offers guests the opportunity to indulge in a massage, body scrub, light facial and glass of champagne with lunch. This trip offers a mix of all terrains.

Sharm Equestrian offers some truly wonderful and varied day trips. These are private, giving guests one to one sessions with tour guides, at their own pace. Riders can experience the romantic ‘Sunrise & Sunset’ ride along the beaches of Nabq Bay. Or for those planning a wedding, blessings can be performed on the beach, desert or a private boat. There are also thrilling adventures to be experienced on the ‘3 In 1 Quads, Ride & Snorkel’ trip. A quad bike can be taken across the desert, followed by snorkeling in the mangroves and an exhilarating

(or relaxing) ride along the shore. There are 12 tours in total; each carefully crafted with the guest in mind. Swimming with horses is a must during May-October for those looking for a spiritual connection between rider and equine.

The centre currently keeps 13 horses; four stallions, one gelding, and eight mares. There are a total of 16 boxes, with 5 more due to be added. This will include space for riders to stable their own horses; two have already been reserved, with more interested parties on the way.

Riders will primarily experience the elegance, strength and intelligent character of the Arabian horse. The breed was developed in desert climates 4,500 years ago and is highly respected by the nomadic Bedouin people who forged close bonds with their horses; the breed is shrouded by myth and legend and by stories which have been passed down over the centuries.

The legend of Al Khamsa, famously speaks about the five favorite horses of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). After a long journey through the desert, Muhammad (PBUH) released his horses to take a drink at an oasis; before they reached the water he blew his battle horn. Desperate for water some stayed and only five returned. These five faithful horses became his favorite. It is believed by some that the modern Bedouin Arabian horse is a descendant from this prestigious bloodline.

Horses are also famously represented in literature, from the brooding presence of Ted Hugh’s ‘Rain Horse’ to the well loved, bestseller, ‘Black Beauty’ by Anna Sewell. Guests at Sharm Equestrian can experience the grace and power of Arabian horses and meet the centres very own Arabian black stallion, Belal.

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The team has its own specialist vet and a farrier and holds the prestigious, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, for the health of their horses. The centre is also represented by four global equestrian agents, who offer the best safari experiences in the world. Only those who pass the rigorous inspection process are approved, ensuring that guests will experience the gold standard of equestrian tours.

male guide. The sensitive and well thought out details highlight the professionalism of the team, who collectively share over 60 years experience working with horses.

Training for both horses and riders is given

by Mr.Mahmoud, who provides a syllabus, according to classical English standards.

Guenda, the stable manager, an ex competitive show jumper from Italy, uses her expertise to match horse to rider, whilst offering guests the opportunity to choose either a female or

Email: enquiries@sharmequestrian.com

Web: http://sharmequestrian.com Phone: Emma (UK) +44 7766 794906 / Guenda (Egypt) +20 111 2357838 Directions: Finding the stables is straight forward. Located at the end of Peace Road, Nabq follow the Sharm Equestrian signs. The stable is visible from the road just before you get to the mangrove checkpoint.

THINGS TO DO IN SHARM ATTRACTIONS AQUA PARK Located on the cliff of Ras Om El Seid, close to Alf Laila Wa Laila Entertainment Centre, Aqua Park City spreads out over 133905 m², and consists of an Aqua Park, two hotel buildings with 260 rooms, and a 450 m long promenade with cafés, restaurants, bazaars.

Tel : +2 069 366 5993 /7 Fax : +2 069 3665998 CLEOPARK Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3604 400/2

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fax: 069 – 3604 403 www.cleoparkegypt.com Open: 10.00am – sunset every day. Pharaonic themed water DOLPHINA Nabq-Beside Travco tel: 069 – 3710900 / 012 25001900 Dolphin shows as well as special sessions where guests can swim with the animals.

CROCODILE & SNACK SHOW Excursion to live snakes museum ,poisonous and non poisonous snakes &

For the first time in Africa & middle east. Thrilling show with 10 wild crocodiles .

Performed by 2 show men on the stage. Dangerous plays and tricks with huge reptiles..

ALF LEILA WA LEILA Come and enjoy the magic with a great variety of restaurants, bars, shops, sound- and lightshows about Egypt’s glorious history, fantastic folklore shows with belly dancers Ras Om El Seid, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt Tel : +2 0 69 3664281 Fax : +2 069 3664280

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CINEMAS

CULTURAMA White Knight Beach - Soho Square - Journey through time 180 Degree Nine panorama screens – Daily Show at (Russian 20.00 & English 21.00 & German and Italian upon request) – Hotline: 01000109109 mail@soho-sharm.com CINEMA KIROSIEZ Kirosiez Hotel – Naama Bay Tel. 069 360 1210

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ACTIVITIES BOWLING GENENA CITY 38 Halomy street, Naama Bay. From 4 pm to 1am marketing.genenacity@ genena.com http://www.genenacity.com Mobile: +20 / 10 0130 9025 Mobile: +20 / 127 11 22 399 F:/genena city MAS BOWLING & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER NAAMA BAY tel: 069 – 3602 220 Open: 7.00pm – 1.00am With bowling, billiards and a licensed bar!

SOHO BOWLING White Knight Beach Soho Square – Open: (16.00 – 24.00) – Hotline: 01000109109 - mail@sohosharm.com

GO KARTING GHIBLI RACEWAY Naama Bay

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near Hyatt entrance tel: 069 – 3603 939 A world class racing track, with karts to suit different driver levels.

GOLF JOLIE VILLE GOLF tel: 069 – 3603 200 18 hole PGA Championship golf course International Golf Academy Programs: - Golf Clinic Everyday - One hour Golf instruction, with the highest rated PGA golf trainers in Egypt!

SINAI HEIGHTS GOLF CLUB Tel. (012) 0559 2664 www.sinaigolf.com STELLA DI MARE Tel. +20 69 360 4646 www.stelladimare.com

GYM AND FITNESS FIT AND FUN Hay el Nour between the Mostafa Mosque and the Royset bus station

Sharm El Sheikh tel: 0109 – 12 63 840 www.fitandfunsharm.com Dance and fitness classes for Adults & Children with professional instructors covering aerobics, ballet, bellydance, pilates and more.

WORLD CLASS SPA Tropicana Rosseta Hotel in Namma Bay Fish Pedicure, Turkish Bath , Beauty Salon , Massage , Gym Spa opening Hours: 09:00 - 21:00 Gym opening Hours: 09:00 – 01:00 Tel : 0100 1296 394 OASIS HEALTH CLUB Renaissance Goldenview Hotel tel: 069 – 3664 694 Fully equipped Gym offering Cardio vascular, resistance and Free weight equipment.

Massage, Aroma therapy, Reflexology, Sport Massage, Sauna and swimming pools.

HORSEBACK RIDING

EDELWEISS EQUESTRIAN CENTER Concorde El Salam Hotel White Knight beach tel: 0100 – 53 40 028 Impressive grounds for training and competitions.

With desert excursions, as well as dressage and jumping. Lessons available for kids and adults.

SHARM EQUESTRIAN Winner of certificate of excellent, English owned equestrian center located next to nabq national park, beach riding, swimming with horses, authentic Bedouin trails, riding holidays and week long safari +44(0)7766794906+201112357838.

Sharm el sheikh, peace road,Nabq http://sharmequestrian.com Ride Your Dreams SOFITEL EQUESTRIAN CENTER Sofitel Hotel

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tel: 069 – 3600 081 Situated on the grounds next to the hotel. Programs for leisure or sport, including desert trekking, dressage and jumping. Instructors available for kids and adults.

SHARM IRAQI HORSE RIDING CLUB Offering riding lessons, practice, great horses for experts +201000349400 +201222245514 ahmed@sharmiraqi.com www.sharmiraqi.com

http://www.genenacity.com Mobile: +20 / 10 0130 9025 Mobile: +20 / 127 11 22 399 F:/genena city

ICE SKATING

BOBOS HONDA SAFARI Sharm El Sheikh El Safari Parts 12 behind El Waha Hotel boboshondasafari@yahoo. com tel: 069 – 3600 931 mob: 0100 – 00 24 20

EL SALAM ICE SKATING Concorde El Salam Hotel White Knight Beach tel: 069 – 3601 460 An impressive 16x18 meters skating rink, with real ice, in the middle of the Sinai desert!

GENENA CITY 38 Halomy street, Naama Bay. From 1 pm to 1am marketing.genenacity@ genena.com

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SOHO ICE SKATING White Knight Beach Soho Square – Open: (15.00 – 18.00 /Skating School & 18.00 – 24.00 / Public Skating) – Hotline: 01000109109 - mail@sohosharm.com

MOTOR SPORTS

RIDERS SAFARI Naama Bay behind El Waha Hotel tel: 0122 – 27 74 230 amr_riderssafari@yahoo. com Guided quad bike excursions in the desert with

Great views.

SAHARA EXPRESS - KTM Tel : 01001794907 01001794707 www.egyda.com Sharm El Sheikh - New Safari area - Second building on the right side from the main entrance SAND ACTION SAFARI Tropicana Tivoli Hotel Sharm el Sheikh mob: 0100 – 88 54 086 mob: 0100 – 39 47 836 fax: 069 – 3661 380 sandactionsafari@hotmail. com Desert safaris by 6x6 Argo vehicles - new in Sharm.

WATER SPORTS BOBOS WATER SPORTS Sharm El Sheikh Concord El Slam Hotel, Royal Rojana Resort, Al Bostan Hotel, Baron Resort, Coral Beach Tiran, Coral Beach Montazzah, Glass Boats and Parasailing boboswatersports@yahoo.

com tel: 069 – 3600 931 tel: 0100 – 00 38 669 KITE JUNKIES Regency Plaza Resort, Nabq Tel: 0122 010 6831 Opening time 07.30am IKO & BKSA certified Centre info@kitejunkies.com www.kitejunkies.com SUN’N FUN Hilton Fayrouz, Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3601 623 fax: 069 – 3600 602 The largest excursions and water sports operator, with land and Boat itineraries, Glass Bottom Boat, and a big variety of Water Sports activities.

UNITED SUBMARINES Villa n.220, Ard El Mazad Hadabet Um Sid Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai – Egypt tel/fax: 069 – 3662 252/0255 mob: 0100 – 00 59 507 info@unitedsubmarines.com www.unitedsubmarines.com

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DINING

Blue Stone DEBUT - MAKING

RIPPLES IN THE BAR SCENE

by Tina Roume

There is a new kid on the block; I’m talking about the down-town dining block, not old down-town, but the golden triangle of eateries in Naama Bay. The golden triangle which spreads from the quaint age-old Dananeer restaurant to the full fusion Little Buddha across to the music idol Hard Rock.

This triangular block attracts franchise brands and modern ‘a mix of everything’ restaurants like pennies to a magnet.

Yes they must be coining it in, hence the addition of the new kid ‘Blue Stone’.

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the modern décor – Blue Stone sits on the Tropitel façade on the same strip as Little Buddha, the large decked terrace looks out towards Hard Rock and the other franchise eateries and if it wasn’t for the gentle hum of street noise of people meandering around, you could probably get a glimpse of what’s going on at Camel Bar – so yes Blue Stone is right slap bang in the centre of Naama Bay’s Golden Triangle.

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Rap. Another point to note is in Sharm’s beautiful autumn climate the temperature would be perfect to eat ‘al fresco’ on the large spacious terrace, where the music has been filtered. When we dined, the night temperatures where still hitting 30 degrees so eating inside the air conditioning was the only option.

We initially sat at the bar tables – where quite a few people were enjoying a drink; the fully licenced bar stocks imported liquor alongside Egyptian beer and wine brands. The waiting staff where smartly dressed and attentive. After looking at the menu we decided to sit at one of the tables set for dinner, apart from the size and height of the table it is really no different from sitting in the bar – and that is why Blue Stone is called a pub/restaurant.

The menu is extensive and very much follows the template of all other ‘mix of everything’ restaurants – you will not find anything different here, but will find good old traditional favourites like home-made burgers, pizza, pasta, steak and mixed appetizers.

We ordered the mixed appetizer of fusion spring rolls, Buffalo wings, potato wedges etc. which arrived at our table in a tall tower with the spring rolls in a cocktail glass surrounded by the other tasty treats.

It was a very nice appetizer perfect to pair with a beer and a great choice if you are out in the pub and in need a few salty snacks to share with friends.

settings suggest a modern European style restaurant/bar – akin to the ‘All Bar One’ brand in the UK, but whereas some of the others have got the mix of bar/restaurant/ club down to a fine art, Blue Stone is slightly struggling to find the balance, by this I mean the high decibel ‘Gangster Rap’ music.

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The Manager strongly suggested the burger and the chicken in mushroom sauce for our main dishes. My partner obeyed and ordered the chicken and I went against the grain and ordered the ‘fillet’ steak.

Both dishes came with mashed potato, sautéed vegetables and a garnish of salad.

The chicken was tender, tasty and plentiful.

So you definitely won’t go hungry here. My steak wasn’t the plump fillet I had hoped for – it was more entrecote cooked well done and smothered in a thick creamy peppercorn sauce; there was even extra in a little pot in case I decided to drench it some more.

Blue Stone is a nice addition to the pub/bar scene in Naama Bay, giving tourists a much needed extra venue. The British who made up the majority of the bar crowd will enjoy this place as in recent years Naama was becoming a bit of a ‘two bar town’ with a well-worn path being trod between Camel and Tavern. Blue Stone sits in between making it ideal to stop off for one or two in the much loved tradition of a ‘pub crawl’ or ‘bar hopping’.

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Now is the time to enjoy the terrace and probably this will become the main feature of this ‘on-trend’ eatery. It is a recipe for success; Blue Stone has followed the blue print of the main bar/restaurant franchises and yes it will work well as recognisable firm favorites are what tourists want.

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DINING GUIDE

EGYPTIAN EL MASRIEN

Old Market tel: 01224177500 069 366 29 04 Naama Bay tel: 01026699641 Traditional oriental grill, with all the Egyptian barbecue classics.

LUXOR Egyptian Restaurant - White Knight Beach - Soho Square – Open: (18.30 – 24.00) – Dress code: Smart for gentel men (no short or cut or Slipper) - Hotline: 01000109109 mail@soho-sharm.com

FAR EASTERN BAMBOO Coral Sea Holiday Village Nabq Bay Tel: 069 – 3710600 Offering a variety of exotic Asian delicacies in a surrounding atmosphere designed to match the experience.Open from 18:30 till 22:00 WHITE ELEPHANT Sushi and Thai Cuisine Royal Albatros Moderna Tel : 069 3710400-408 CHINA HOUSE Na’ama Center (Na’ama Bay) Tel. : 0122 2250586 Open: 12-12 pm Tiran Center (old Market) Tel. : 010 39 99 416 Open: 12-11 pm Indoor-Outdoor Restaurant w/View (15% Discount For Delivery & Take Away) Tiran Branches THAI HOUSE Na’ama Center (Na’ama Bay) Tel. : 0100 54 60 195 Tiran Center (old Market) Tel. : 0100 3997526 Indoor-Outdoor Restaurant w/View

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EEST Savoy Hotel Al carte Restaurant tel: 069 – 3602 500 ext. 8604 Open: 19.00 – 23.00 A rich mix of Asian cuisine with a breathtaking sea view and outdoor seating.

KONA KAI Marriott Hotel, Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3600 190 Set in a modern environment, Kona Kai offers great sushi at very good prices.

Tepenyaki show cooking nightly.

LITTLE BUDDHA Naama Bay Hotel tel: 069 – 3601 030 The Sharm branch of the world famous Buddha Bar. Offering Sushi and a unique fusion cuisine in an elegent atmosphere.

MAI THAI Authentic Thai cuisine White Night Beach - Soho Square – Open: (18.30 – 24.00) – Dress code: Smart for gentlemen (no short or cut or Slipper) - Hotline: 01000109109 - mail@sohosharm.com MANDARIN Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort tel: 069 – 3603 200/214 Daily open for dinner.

Chinese Buffet every Saturday indoor and outdoor, overlooking the main swimming pool.

MIKADO Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort tel: 069 – 3603 200/214 Daily open for dinner.

Teppanyaki Restaurant & Sushi Lounge (soon with Sushi-Belt).

SIAM Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel & Resort tel: 069 – 3604 200 Open daily for dinner Authentic Thai restaurant with our award-winning Thai

Chefs preparing your favorite dishes.

SALA THAI Hyatt Hotel Tel: 069 - 3601 234 Quite arguably the most elegant restaurant in Sharm, with a majestic sea view, excellent cuisine, and good service.

SILK ROAD Grand Rotana Resort & Spa tel: 069 – 3602 700 Where eastern cooking meets western cuisine, Silk Road is the signature restaurant of the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa SUSHI White Night Beach - Soho Square – British House - Open: (18.30 – 24.00) – Dress code: Smart for gentel men (no short or cut or Slipper) - Hotline: 01000109109 mail@soho-sharm.com TEPPANYAKI

Vikings.

INDIAN BOMBAY Indian Restaurant - White Knight Beach - Soho Square – Open: (18.30 – 24.00) – Dress code: Smart for gentel men (no short or cut or Slipper) - Hotline: 01000109109 - mail@sohosharm.com INDIA HOUSE Na’ama Center (Na’ama Bay) Tel. : 0100 54 60 195 Tiran Center (old Market) Tel. : 0100 3997526 Indoor-Outdoor Restaurant w/View TANDOORI Camel Dive Club and Hotel tel: 069 – 3600 700 Open: 18:30 – 23:30 Tandoori is a favourite with locals and guests alike.

This atmospheric award winning restaurant in the heart of Naama

British House, Soho Square White Night Beach Tel 069-3602752 Open: 18:30-24:00 Dress Code : Smart ( no shorts or slippers)

TAMR HINDI

GRILLS

INTERNATIONAL

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Coral Sea Holiday Village Nabq Bay. A unique dining concept of lively cooking food at your table on superheated stones; a technique that was originally created by the Ancient Egyptians and Vikings. Tel: 069 – 3710600

Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort tel: 069 – 3603 200/214 Daily open until sunset. At the golf club house, overlooking the 18th hole golf course.

Coral Sea Aqua Club Nabq Bay Tel: 069 – 3710611 A unique dining concept of lively cooking food at your table on super-heated stones; a technique that was originally created by the Ancient Egyptians and

Sheraton Sharm Tel 069-3602070 Open: 18:30 – 24:00 Indian Cuisine with nice atmosphere and beautiful terrace

CAL FRESCO Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort tel: 069 – 3603 200/214 Daily open until sunset.Fresh, healthy & light meals with calorie counts.At the beach overlooking the Tiran island.

DO CAFÉ TELEPHONE: :+20 69 36014 51-55 Ext: 8090

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White Night Beach - Soho Square – British House - Open: (18.30 – 24.00) – Dress code: Smart for gentel men (no short or cut or Slipper) - Hotline: 01000109109 mail@soho-sharm.com

FUSION 21 Mediterranean Café - White Knight Beach - Soho Square – Open: (18.30 – 01.00) – Shisha is avilable - Hotline: 01000109109 - mail@sohosharm.com LA CAFE Monte Carlo Sharm Tel 069-3661919 Add Open daily: 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.

6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Dine indoors or outside on an exquisite terrace facing the pool and garden.

Attire is smart casual MANDARIN BISTRO Soho Square White Night Beach Tel 069-3602752 Open: 18:30-01:00 Dress Code : Smart ( no shorts or slippers) MAHONY Naama Bay, Carrefore Tel: 01100100031 MORGANA Al Carte Restaurant Savoy Hotel White Night Beach Tel 069-3602752 Open: Lunch : 13:00-16:00 Dinner : 19:00-23:00 Beach Side restaurant HOT ROCK CALIGULA Al Carte Restaurant Savoy Hotel White Night Beach Tel 069-3602752 Open: Dinner : 19:00-23:30 International dining on hot stone

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Phone : 069 3 66 22 99 www.ralphsgermanbakery.com

HARD ROCK CAFE Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3602 665 Hard Rock Nabq, Laguna Vista Hotel, El Salam Road 069 - 3710 885 Apart from the waiter dancing sessions, the place has good service and decent food.

Hard rock café is one of Sharm’s hottest nightspots, especially on weekdays.

HATMEHIT RESTAURANT Rixos Hotel, Nabq, Tel:+20693710210 e-mail :sharmelsheikh@rixos. com JOLIE BISTRO Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort tel: 069 – 3603 200/214 Daily open for lunch and dinner. International a la carte restaurant with live entertainment. In the lobby.

SARI Coral Sea Holiday Village Nabq Bay Tel: 069 – 3710600 Indulge in an unparalleled journey in the Indian culinary delights, distinguished by its sophisticated use of spices and herbs.

Open from 18:30 till 22:00 TERRAZZINA Sharm el Maya tel: 012 – 27 35 119 tel: 010 – 50 06 621 Beach bar restaurant with new international menu

including exclusive Russian Kitchen, Italian menu, Egyptian traditional dishes, as well as seafood

ITALIAN

they make it in Italy, this is definitely the place to go, with super thin pizzas and hard to find menu items like rice Suppli. Great value for money.

AL FORNO

PARMIZZANO’S

Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel & Resort tel: 069 – 3604 200 Open daily for dinner.

Fine Italian restaurant with open kitchen, live cooking station and original wood-fire pizza oven.

Marriot Hotel, Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3600 190 Open: 12.00 noon to midnight Experience the Italian mood at Parmizzano’s Restaurant at the promenade of Marriott Sharm serving a la carte Italian menu.

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POMODORO

El Hadaba, by the lighthouse tel: 069 – 3662 218 With Italian management, El Fanar seduces you with good food, a chill out beach and a wonderful spot to watch the sunset.

Camel Dive Club and Hotel tel: 069 – 3600 700 Open: Breakfast 06:30-10:30 Lunch 12.00 - 15.30

Dinner 17:30 -24:30 Stylish Italian indoor and outdoor restaurant with Italian specialties and a perfect view of the lively promenade.

IL PALIO Renaissance Golden view Beach Resort tel: 069 – 3664 694 Pool view, a la carte restaurant. Indulge your self with dishes from Italy’s most celebrated regions.

Reservation is recommended MEZZALUNA Grand Rotana Resort & Spa tel: 069 – 3602 700 A refined version of the typical Italian trattoria, Mezzaluna offering a casual yet chic selection of Italian cooking. The terrace dining area overlooks the swimming pool and stunning Red Sea. MELODIES little Havana mall Neama bay Old Sharm by the market entrance tel: 069 – 366 4044 For anyone who appreciates standard Italian food the way

ROSMARINO Savoy Sharm El Sheikh Hotel Al Carte Restaurant tel: 069 – 3602 500 Working hours: 18:00-23:30 Elegant atmosphere, with unique specialties including Zuppa di Pesce and Lasagna with veal and mushrooms.

SADIKI Genena City Shop Number 1089 Sea st. Hadaba - Beside Faraana Reef Hotel Tel: 069 - 3666 100 010 - 0 499 4434 Fantastic sea cliff view, serving alcohol with a wood fired pizza oven

LEBANESE AL FAYROUZ Genena City: Shop Number 1011

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Old Market

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Super Market

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El Masrien

Oriental BBQ

069 36 629 04

El Masrien

Naama Bay

069 36 044 43

KFC

Call Center

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ill Mercato

069 36 611 79

Makani

Hadaba

069 366 4422

Makani

Rosa Mall

069 360 4422

Sinai Star

Old Market

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McDonald’s

Il Mercato

069 366 5462

McDonald’s

Rosa Mall

069 360 2111

Melodies

Italian

069 366 4044

Fares

Old Market

069 366 3076

Fares

ill Mercato

0100 929 0090

Sadiki Cafe

Italian

0100 499 4434

Pizza Hut

Italian

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Red Sea Fish

Sea Food

069 366 4250

Thai House

Asian

0100 546 0195

Metro

Super Market

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ZAMAN Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort Tel: (069) 3603 200 - 214 Daily open for dinner, Lebanese Buffet every Wednesday At the Royal Club, overlooking olf course.

MEDITERRANEAN MEDITERRANEO Coral Sea Holiday Village Nabq Bay Tel: 069 – 3710600 Featuring a menu designed as a meeting point for Mediterranean countries sharing a cooking heritage.

MEXICAN MEXICAN BAR Naama Bay Hotel tel: 069 – 3600 570 Very creative Mexican cantina decor, with a commanding view of Naama bay’s main two streets.

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Coral Sea Holiday Village Nabq Bay Tel: 069 – 3710600 Embark on a voyage of culinary pleasures of chargrilled Mexican steaks with breathtaking views of the Red Sea.

RED SEA FISH

www.sheraton.com/sharm

Old market city center beside exit gate Tel: 069 3664250 01065388833 01223404331 www.redseafish-sharm.com

BAKERY

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Savoy Sharm El Sheikh Hotel Tel: 069 – 3602 500 Open: lunch: 12.00 – 17.00 dinner: 19.30 – 23.00 With unique dishes like Madagascar lobster tail, and jumbo shrimps.

Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort tel: 069 – 3603 200/214 Daily open until sunset.

International seafood restaurant with hot-stone cooking. At the main pool, overlooking the Red Sea coast.

FARES Genena city, Shop Number 1077 Old market, Tel: 069 366 3076 MARHABA FISH Hilton Fayrouz Resort, Naama Bay. tel: 069 – 3600 137/8 Open air restaurant serving seafood specialities.

TAMARIND Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa Tel.: 069 3 602 070 Daily open for dinner from 18:30pm - 24:00 hrs.

Setting: indoor and outdoor Sea View An assortment of delectable fresh Seafood served in an elegant ambiance.

Email: reservationssharmegypt@ sheraton.com

MAKANI BAKERY Gazia Mall, Hadaba, Peace Road, Rosa Mall tel: 069 – 3604 421/22 Inspired sandwiches, delicious donuts, and great coffee, and now offering sushi and home delivery. tel: 0100 6731 758 RALPH’S GERMAN BAKERY delicious full breakfast, cakes, bread, all fresh from the oven Peace Road (next to Metro) tel: 010 25 20 70 22 www.ralphsgermanbakery. com SUNNY BAKERY & FRUITS Sunny Lakes - Main Gate Mob. 010 120 30 965 010 207 95 034 F/ Sunny Bakery & Fruits TSEPPAS GENENA CITY shop No: #5155 Telephone: +20 69 36014 Ext: 8075

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DI MELANZANE This month’s Chef Profile is from Chef Stefania Forte from ‘Made in Sud’ the latest Italian restaurant to open in the ‘Old Market’ area. ‘Made in Sud’ offers traditional Neapolitan and Mediterranean cuisine in a fresh and homely trattoria environment situated on the main road just outside the downtown market area.

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Presented by : Chef Stefania Forte - Made in Sud Restaurant We met Chef Stefania Forte in her restaurant; she explained that she only uses genuine ingredients, partially imported from Italy andfresh producefrom the local market.Like many Italian Chef’s she learnt to cook by helping her mother and learnt all the tricks and secrets directly from home.

Stefania has cooked for friends all her life and with their encouragement she decided to share her delicious dishes with the public and opened “Made in Sud”. She explains that Neapolitan cuisine was influenced by Arab, Norman, Spanish and French cultures since all ruled Naples at some point in time. The influence of these mixed cultures is a unique half-sophisticated, half-folk cuisine. Many Neapolitan recipes are elaborate, take time to prepare and use seasonal produce.

When we asked for one of her recipes, she chose one from her mother’s cookbook, the famous Parmigiana di Melanzane.

Preparation: - Cut the Eggplants into 1cm slices and lay them on an oven tray, put them in the sun until the water from the Eggplant has gone.

- Beat the eggs with Salt, Pepper and the Parmesan Cheese.

- Dip the slices in the flour and then the egg mixture.

- Fry them on both sides and put them to one side.

INGREDIENTS (FOR 4 PERSONS) : 2 ROUND EGGPLANTS FLOUR 2 EGGS 3 TBSP GRATED PARMIGGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE

- Prepare the TomatoSauce : fry the peeled whole garlic clove in the olive oil for a couple of minutes over a medium heat until the flavor is infused and then remove the clove.

SALT&BLACK PEPPER

- Put the peeled and smashed tomatoes in the garlic flavored oil, add the basil and then allow the mixture to simmer.

2 MOZZARELLA DI BUFFALA

- Cut the Mozzarella Cheese to 1 cm slices, - Take a deep oven tray and layer the prepared ingredients; starting with the Tomato Sauce, then the eggplant slices, then the grated Parmesan Cheese, the Mozzarella slices and then whole basil leafs, repeat until the tray is full ( at least 3 layers) and finish with the eggplant, mozzarella and basil leaves in a decorative form.

- Put the tray in the oven for 20 min. on 180 C. - Serve by cutting into portions.

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MUST SEE” IN SPACE“

by Neil Pillai

Space Sharm, the official number one club in the Middle East, will be celebrating its four year anniversary in October, which is gearing up to being ‘one of the biggest parties to ever happen in the beautiful city of Sharm El Sheikh’! The club has a constant buzz around it and is home to great musical talent, hosting international producers and some stunning nights.

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DJ Lith K has been one of the four resident DJ’s for the last three years. He started playing tracks at the young age of 16 and speaks affectionately about the vibrant music scene at the time in his native Syria and surrounding countries, Lebanon and Jordan. He grew up in an environment surrounded by music, teaching himself music production. Mastering his art, he MIX September 2015

The Club packs in 7- 800 people on each of its three flagship nights a week and has great sound equipment by Funktion-One, a lightening system and laser show. Monday covers the Ibiza session, a set created to capture the Balearic island sound, which draws in an international audience. DJ’s Lith K and Zai, create original house with music by international artists such as Sebastian Drums, Kim Fai and Gregori Klosman. The set starts 11.30pm. The club’s second night, ‘Escape Thursdays’ delivers a bespoke mix of house every Thursday from 11.30pm until 4.00am.

went on and reached number 35 in the DJ Mag Middle East and from here, Syria’s first DJ and Producer of electronic music, exploded onto the scene.

On Saturdays, ‘Urban Knights’ kicks off at 11.30pm covering R ’n B and Hip Hop, dubstep, drum & bass and garage. There are some exciting up and coming events at Space, so be sure to keep up to speed by following their website http://www.spacesharm.com. You can catch up with all the latest news from DJ Lith K here https://www.facebook.com/lithkofficial.

Lith K is a real contender on the music circuit and has taken on some big talent in his career, playing alongside Trance’s Above and Beyond, Dash Berlin, Markus Schulz, Lange, Andy Duguid and Ashley Wallbridge.

He landed his first break with System Recordings and was signed up by the Phrenology label, eventually working his way onto the books of Istmo, an agency specialising in South American club music. The style is an organic mix of indigenous folk, rap and house music, an original sound which received a lot of media attention, quoting him as the next big thing and rightly so.

Lithe is an innovator, his promo pictures show us that too, heavy black and white grainy prints show the creative brains behind the music.

He pulls in the crowds and has played to an audience of 30,000 people at Cairo Stadium as the headline DJ and is working with talent such Lucian Foort and DDZ, on different projects.

You can find him, dropping the beats in Space, which has been rated the number one club in the Middle East for the last two years running

by DJ Magazine and Lith K, the number one DJ.

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Bars & Clubs

BUS STOP NABQ Eat - Drink - Play - Relax A Little Something for Everyone!

A family friendly dining and entertainment venue located in the heart of Nabq Bay at La Strada Mall over amazing value for money and quality!

Happy Hour daily from 7pm - 9pm For Reservations contact our English Speaking Reservation Hotline (002) 0127 966 7669 General enquiries; (002) 0128 552 1555 CALIGULA White Knight Beach - Savoy Hotel, tel: 069 360 2500 CHAMPIONS Aqua Park, Hadaba Bar serving local drinks and food. Pool table, and flat screen TV for sport.

CAMEL BAR, TERRACE & ROOF Camel Dive Club & Hotel, Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3600 700 Open: Open 15:00-late, Sat/Sun 13:00-late Karaoke, resident DJs, divers nights, full dinner menu, cocktails and more.

COCCO BEACH CLUB & SKY LOUNGE El Fanar beach, Hadaba, every Tuesday and Thursday Tel : 0111 119 6000 GHAZALA BEACH BAR & GRILL Ghazala Beach Hotel tel: 069 – 3600 150 Happy hour for three hours every day on all alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages at the bar from 5.30pm – 8.30pm

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HARD ROCK CAFÉ Naama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh tel: 069 – 3602 664 Hard Rock Nabq Laguna Vista Hotel, El Salam Road 069 - 3710 885 This famous international chain is one of Sharm’s hottest nightspots.

Great music, great selection of beverages, food and cocktails. rock tunes.

PACHA Sanafir Hotel tel: 069 – 3600 197 The Sharm branch of oneof the hottest Ibiza clubs.The premier place to party. Pacha lounge all week long and Weekend outdoor mega parties.Panorama Naama Bay tel: 069 360 06 05 mob: 0122 7390 664

ICE BAR White Knight Beach - Soho Square – Truly unique in Africa .it is the coolest place to have a drink . its walls, seats, tables and even glasses are made of real Ice - Open: (19.00 – 02.00) - Hotline: 01000109109 - mail@ soho-sharm.com LITTLE BUDDHA Naama Bay Hotel tel: 016 350 6077 The Sharm branch of the world famous Buddha Bar. Early chillout music with late night dancing in a classy atmosphere.

MEXICAN BAR Tropitel Hotel, Naama bay, tel: 002 069 3600570 ext. 6093 Traditional cuisine set in sharm el shiekh’s only and original mexican bar & restaurant OXYGEN BAR White Knight Beach Soho Square – Sited on the ground floor below the Pangaea night club, the bar creates that exiting feeling of anticipation for a good night ahead - Open: (19.00 – 02.00) - Hotline: 01000109109

PANGAEA White Knight Beach Soho Square – Luxury African themed club - Open: Every St.,Tu.,Th. (11.00 – 04.00) Hotline: 01000109109 - mail@soho-sharm. com PIRATES BAR Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort tel: 069 – 3600 137/8 Pirate’s is Sharm’s very own version of the popular TV series “cheers.”

With a regular local clientelle and a lai d back atmosphere.

QUEEN VIC PUB White Knight Beach - Soho Square Open: (12.00 – 01.00) Hotline: 01000109109 mail@soho-sharm.com SPACE SHARM EL SHIEKH Behind Naama Heights Hotel Info line: +2 0110 122 020 VIP Table Reservation: +2 0110 123 123 The first franchise of THE Worlds No.1 Club (SPACE IBIZA) STELLA BAR Il Mercato, Um Sid Hill Open from 12.00 to late.

Creative Stella design with quirky chandeliers

made from bottles.

Great place to relax while the wife goes shopping.

TAJ MAHAL Alf Leila, Hadaba Open air venue with a unique castle style.

“Dolce Vita” Friday & “Desert Part” Wednesday parties are not to be missed.

THE TAVERN Naama Bay tel: 012 7785 509 tel: 012 7652 800 Traditional British Pub and sports bar featuring Big Screen footie and rugby. Sunday Carvery.

Karaoke and DJ nights.

WINDSOR BAR Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel & Resort tel: 069 – 3604 200 Open: evening until midnight.

Elegant English style bar with classic leather sofas and fire place, serving the best cognacs and cigars.

Casinos

CASINO ROYALE Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino tel:069 - 3600 100 Open 24hours.

Black Jack, Roulette, Poker.

SHARM CASINO Hilton Dreams Resort, Naama Bay. All classic casino games.

Open: 17.00 – 5.00 SINAI GRAND CASINO Sonesta Beach Hotel Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3601 050/55 Open: 20.00 – 4.00 Las Vegas style casino offering Blackjack, Roulette, Stud Poker and Loose Slot machines. Dinning with live shows.

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SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

by Victoria Lewis

It promised to be the ultimate shopping experience, bringing together a vast range of retail outlets under one roof to deliver a sophisticated flavour to Sharm El Sheikh.

With this in mind, I visited Genena City for the first time. I was expecting something reminiscent of City Stars in Cairo and although what I discovered was quite different I wasn’t disappointed.

The first thing that occurred to me was the amount of space which the design of Genena affords. I arrived at 9pm and found it fairly quiet but as time drew on and the crowds increased, I quickly saw the benefit as the open spaces gave the impression it wasn’t as busy as it actually was. As a seasoned shopper who looks to the experience as well as the shops themselvesas of equal importance, this was a huge plus.

I wandered around with no particular agenda, rather to see what would reach out and grab me. I saw branches of chain stores I have been to in both Sharm and Cairo so felt instantly at home with the familiarity. As well as the chain stores, there were many independent fashion retailers offering a wide range of items from everyday beachwear, sports clothing and casual wear to the high end of retailers, offering a more sophisticated collection for those looking for something for a night out or special occasion.

One of the clever strategies I came across whilst going into stores is that many are divided into menswear, womenswear and children. This avoids the pacing up and down I normally find in European shopping centres where in most cases shops are specifically

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targeted to just one of these categories. This meant that as I was shopping with my teenage nephew and pre-teen daughter, we all had something to go off and look for - and anyone with children will know is a life-saving feature that helps reduce the questions of “when is my turn” and the like; a huge 1-0 to Egyptian strategy there.

In typical Egyptian style, the store staff were only too happy to assist - whether it is looking for your chosen size or making suggestions based upon what you are wearing or have shopping bags to show where you have already been! This can and does take off the hassle of searching for what you need as, personallyI tend to become bored and disinterested if it looks like it’s turning into a chore more than a pleasurable experience.

Because of its grand appearance and pristine condition of surroundings, one could be forgiven for assuming Genena City is going to burn a large hole in your wallet. I’m happy to report this isn’t necessarily the case. The reality is that it is cross section of retailers to suit all budgets and tastes, which is really good news for residential customers as well as tourists.

lacking. Mobile phone stores were plentiful so maybe this will extend itself to a number of electrical retailers in time to come. I do feel confident and certainly hope in the future that these will eventually become occupied and become part of the vibrant array of shops that have already taken the opportunity to branch out within this very promising new development.

I wasn’t looking for anything in particular and in the true to form style, I emerged from the doors laden with bags from several different stores. I was however hoping to see a range of local, more traditional things to browse and buy and I was not disappointed.

Scarves, branded sportswear and smart casual clothing pieces were in abundance and we came away with bags full of these!

The relaxed approachand the great customer service means I will definitely be a regular visitor and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a visit to all, regardless of your budget, preferences or taste – this is a shopping centre that commands the use of the cliché; there is something here for everyone.

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ELECTRONICS & STATIONARY

FASHION SHOPS

AIR CON & SATELLITE AL-ALAMYA SHARM Kendly Mall – Jamak Mall In front of Egypt Air – 2nd floor, Office 6.

Mob. 0100 22 88 037 0122 525 9900 ELECTRO HOUSE Old Market tel/fax: 069 – 3664 800 mob: 0122 3158 883 Sales and service center.

ACCESSORIES AREENA SHOP Assesorities, Bags IL Mercato Mall, Shop A 05 tel: 0100 6130 112 Open: 12.00 - 24.00 DA VINCI Naama Center no. 277 & 323 Sultan Kaboss St. no.

22 & 33 Tiran Center no. 85 & 86

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ALCOHOL BRILIANT BEVERAGE SHOP Alcohol & Beverage Old Sharm Market Tel. 069 366 06 10 DRINKIES El Hadaba Tel. 19330 DUFRY Duty Free – Terminal 2 – Airport KARMA Old Market facing City Center tel: 069 – 3661 969 Home delivery available.

MARRIOTT BEVERAGE COMPANY Old Sharm Market Tel. 069 366 22 80

AIRLINE INFO AIRPORT SHARM EL SHEIKH El Salam Rd. – Nabq T. +2 069 362 33 057 +2 069 362 33 04 EGYPT AIR Sharm Old Market tel: 069 – 3661 056/8/9 Call Center: 1717 from Mobiles Open: 9.00 – 21.00 THOMSON Office: 069 366 1653 THOMAS COOK OVERSEAS LTD. Inside Gafy Mall,Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3601 809 tel: 069 – 3601 808 APPLIANCES & FURNITURE

ABC DISPLAY-STORE FIXTURES

Shop 9, Kennedy Mall, Peace Road. tel: 069 920 5677 mob: 0122 451 66 61 abcsharm@hotmail.com www.abc-egypt.com BTEC Ritz Carlton Mall All major appliances from washing machines to flat screen TVs. COCCOLE E COLORI Di Barbara Orsi Teirah shop@ The Rock Hotel Hadaba – City council St. Mob: 01223234534 Call for appointment DIVANO La Strada, Nabq Kitchen and home furniture mob: 0122 396 6926 0122 45 84 122 0100 616 7846 Open: 12.00 – 23.00 www.divanoegypt.com

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INTERIOR MOTIVES Viva Mall – Peace Road Tel. 069 366 5714 IN & OUT FURNITURE La Strada Mall, Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh Hot Line 16663 Mob. 0106 000 6337 0122 122 6027 www.inoutfurniture.com KIAN FURNITURE Il Mercato - Hadaba Mob. +2 0106 55 444 89 MIAC Naama Bay Tel. +2 069 360 2127 Mob. 0100 791 2222 www.miac-eg.com ORIENTAL WEAVERS Peace Road, In front of Sharm El Sheikh Hospital Tel. 069 920 58 74 – 5 - 6 www.orientalweavers.com PRINT SHOP Il Mercato - Hadaba Mob. +2 01000 3700 91 +2 0100 342 4838

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Tel. 069 920 5708 / 19 printshopssh@gmail.com ST FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES Head Offices: Peace RoadRoyal Gate Mall, Shop #’s.25 - 26 Next to South Sinai Hospital ST Furniture inquiries 01006344593 Email: Sally@ stpropertyservices.net www.stpropertyservices. net SWEET DREAMS Tel: 010 978 22 727 Genena city, Shop 1115 Sweetdreams1115@gmail. com For textile and lining SHARM TEXTILE CENTRE Naama Bay, Halomy Street, in front of Genena Mall Open from 11 am till 11 pm Tel: 010 28641955 011 11112739 010 15757771 WOODHOUSE Shahd Village – Peace Road

– Naama Bay Mob. 0100 176 9003 sales@newwoodhouse.com BANKS & MONEY TRANSFER

ARAB AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL BANK tel: 069 – 3600 125/7 (ABC) – EGYPT tel: 069 – 3603 742/3 fax: 069 – 3603 741 AHLY UNITED BANK Oriental Resort Hotel – Nabq Bay Tel. 069 3710 571 / 572 Fax. 069 371 0264 ALEXANDRIA BANK Tel. 069 366 03 55 / 6 / 8 BARCLAYS BANK Mob. 01000 1212 16 BANQUE DU CAIRE Banks Area – Um El Sid Hill Tel. 069 36624 79 BANQUE MISR tel: 069 – 3660 508

EMIRATES NBD Criss Resort Naama Bay tel: 012 – 77 03 131 fax: 069 – 3660 804 tel: 069 – 3603 872/3 fax: 069 – 3603 874 COMMERCIAL INTERNATIONAL (CIB) tel: 069 – 3601 571/602 genena city ground floor CREDIT AGRICOLE EGYPT tel: 069 – 3601 424 HSBC EGYPT tel: 069 – 3600 614/5 NATIONAL BANK OF EGYPT tel. 069 360 03 37 NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI Naama Bay Tel. 069 360 26 94 QNB Naama Bay Mall Tel. 069 360 16 68

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PIRAEUS BANK EGYPT Salah el Din St. – Um el Sid Hill Tel. 069 366 53 25 SUEZ CANAL BANK Tel. 069 360 07 25 THOMAS COOK tel: 069 – 3601 808 WESTERN UNION Rosetta Hotel tel. 069 360 22 22

KIDS & EDUCATIONAL ETC

ALEF BOOKSTORES Il Mercato Tel: +2010 000 266 27 KARAKEEB SHOP KIDS EDUCATIONAL TOYS AND BOOKS Genena City Shop Number 1033 Phone: 0106826777501221122632 ELECTRONICS & STATIONARY

BTEC Beside HSBC Hot Line : 19966 Tel. 069 366 5593 Mob. 0100 818 25 48 IMEDIA 2 Zoo St.-Behind ElWatania Gas Station Tel.: 069-3666766 010 260 95959 RADIO SHACK Mall 8, Naama Bay Hadaba Center tel/fax: 069 – 3601 152 Popular international chain with a big choice of electric

accessories, phones, TV & Audio equipment and connections.

RAPIDO Mob. 0106 554 0667 22 Pyramids Mall, Sharm Elyzee St. next to Vodafone Tel. 069 3666 079 Mob. 0106 55 23 858 SAMA MEGA Shop No. 113 Delta Sharm tel:002 0100 970 628 www.megasama.com msafwat@megasama.com Computer Hardware & Software Repair SMART SOLUTION Kennedy Mall - Next to South Sinai Hospital Sharm El Sheikh Mob: 002 010 90 200 807 E-mail: smart. solution2000@yahoo.com CAR & MOTORBIKE RENT

+2 01066611021 +2 01006690316 sharm@europcar-egypt. com SAFARI CLUB Hadaba - El Khan Mall Office (9) tel: 01090050018/19 info@sinaiclub.net CAR SALES & SERVICE IMEX EID RAGHEB Rowaysat tel: 069 – 3664033 010 0566 8080 Authorised Renault & Kia service center and the ultimate Jeep specialist in Sharm BRIDGESTONE Peace Road near Mobil Gas Station tel: 069 – 3662 273 Sales and service outlet for tires

AVIS CAR RENTAL Morgana Mall, Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3602 400, 069 – 3600 979 Open: 8.00 – 13.00 / 17.00 – 22.00

EIGCO TOYOTA Rowaysat tel: 069 – 3664 900/901 Full service and Toyota authorised center and dealership

CRC Naama Bay,Mall 8, No.12, beside Carrfoure tel: 01001811035

EL MASRIA Aida Street, Hadaba tel: 069 – 3660 796 tel: 069 – 3665 837 hotline: 19095

EURO CAR 112 delta sharm- +2 01004333349 zikinio@hotmail.com EUROPCAR Rosetta Hotel peace road Namma Bay

SHARM AUTOMOTIVE Peace Road next to Mobil Gas Station tel: 069 – 3663 900 Open: 9.00 – 21.00 Sat/ Thur Authorized service center for Opal, Chevrolet, and General Motors.

COURRIER SERVICES ARAMEX Mall 8, Second floor Tel. 069 3665 305 Mob. 0100 3422 154 DHL Hotline:16345..Naama bay, el salam road, Sunshine Mall, Shop no. 35 from 10 AM till 6 PM..

Friday and Saturday off EMS COURIERS Tel. 069 360 05 18 EL ZAFER Old Market Tel. 069 366 1135

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FEDERAL EXPRESS Tel. 069 360 02 00 MIDDLE EAST COURIER Tel. 069 366 30 75 FASHION SHOPS ADIDAS SPORTS WEAR Genena city Mall AL EMBRATOR Cotton home wear and underwear IL Mercato Mall, Shop A05 tel: 0100 2215 719 Open: 12.00 - 24.00 CONCRETE Casual wear & Suits for men. Kids section IL Mercato Mall beside Lotto tel: 0122 4976673 0109 8200875 Genena Mall : Shop Number 2087

DALYDRESS Casual wear, Classic wear for women and men IL Mercato Mall, Shop 9B1 tel: 0100 2159 377 Genena City Mall : Shop Number 2085 Open: 12.00 - 24.00 MOBACO COTTON Casual Wear IL Mercato Mall tel: 069 3666 331 Naama Bay (after Pacha) tel: 069 3600 407 open:14.00 - 24.00 RAVIN JEANS WEAR Casual wear, Jeans IL Mercato Mall tel: 0111 5861187 gennna City Mall : Shop Number 2064 open: 11.00 - 24.00 FLOWERS SINAI FLOWERS Um El Sid Mob. 0122 2111 164 FIORISTA El Faraana Mall In front of Mercato Mob. 069 366 0963 Artificial plants and pots DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA

A2Z ADVERTISING Mob.: 010 90 666 849 a2z.agency@gmail.com

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DIMENSION FOR MULTIMEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT Tel: 010 9999 0663 zaki@dimensionsharm.com www.dimensionsharm.com For multimedia and professional sound recording COLORFUL DESIGNS Kendy Area, Mall 7 Peace Road Mob.: 012 2163 3873 Office : 069 366 11 36 e-mail: info@ colorfuldesigns.net ONLINE GATE web Services and online Advertising mail:info@online-gate.com +2 010 2333 8850 REBEL MEDIA Media Production DSLR CINEMATOGRPHY facebook.com/ rebelmediaegypt tel:012 7166 8822 SHARMER ARTIST Since 1999 Tel. 069 3666626 Mob. 0100490990 HEALTH & BEAUTY ANTI AGE CENTER Sunny Lakes Mall Tel:+201064643699 GOLDEN SPA El Khan Mall (next to II Mercato) Open: from 9am to 9pm tel: 010 9555 9008 010 9555 9005 GOLDEN FINGERSA Mobile: 0128033336001006144929 Men saloon Delta sharm, Shop # 142, Open from 10 am to 2 am, all week days.

SAN STEPHANO Delta Sharm Tel. 069 366 0212 Ext. 8152 SKE SAVOY BEAUTY SALON tel: 069 – 3602 500 Open: 10.00am – 9.00pm Wellness Center and Spa: facilities including Sauna, Jacuzzi and Steam Bath in addition to a wide range of body massages as well as a variety of facial treatments.

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VANITA Naama Bay, Halomy Street, in front of Genena Mall Open From 12 to 10 VENERA BEAUTY CENTER & SPA Horus mall, Sharm Elysee St. Hadaba Mob. 0127 1333 111 0122 8997 766 Neat and elegant interior, providing highly professional hair and cosmetics brands to meet the top requirements for products and service quality. Nail Treatment, Body Treatment, Body Art and Make Up HOSPITALS & DOCTORS

1ST CARE MEDICAL SERVICE Medical centers. Specialised Clinics. Dental Clinics.

Hot Line tel: +20125 628202 www.first-care.net Delta Sharm Resort Medical Clinic: NABQ DENTAL CLINIC DR.AHMED SHERIF La strada mall 2nd floor Mob. 01000 546 900 01000 547 900 dentist.ahmed.sherif@ gmail.com CONNY LAMMERS Nabqa osteopathy A unique set of very focused manual techniques that address pain, dysfunction, disease and disability. cal: 0106 795 9016 for appointment.

CITY CLINIC- DENTAL CLINIC El Mashrabeia Mall, Il Mercato St., El Hadaba Mob. 01111 353 7023 www.cityclinic-eg.com dentist@cityclinic-eg.com

Mob. 0122 310 9211 DURA LAB Fully automatic lab tel/fax: 069 – 3666 161 Mob. 0100 95 02 295 lab@duracaregroup.com HYPERBARIC MEDICAL CENTRE (Recompression Chamber) tel: 069-3660 922/3 Mob. 0122 212 42 92 0122 333 13 25 Sharm El Sheikh Tel. 069 366 0922 / 3 NAAMA CLINIC DR. NAZEEH MOAWAD Medical Consultant Rosa mall, beside 247 Mob. 010 65 70 8308 naamaclinic@gmail.com SHARM LAB Delta Sharm resort villa 22 Tel: +2069 3660216 ext: 2242 SOUTH SINAI HOSPITAL Kennedy Mall, Peace Road Open 24 Hours 7 Days Tel. 069 3666 020 / 30 / 40 Mob. 0100 04 3666 1 / 2 0122 00035 33 info@southsinaihospital. com www.southsinaihospital. com SHARM DENTAL CLINIC Mall 8, Naama Bay Dr. Hassan El Sharkawy tel: 069 – 3602 302 mob: 0122 12 06 078 SINAI CLINIC Banks St. – Hadaba Tel. 01281999938 Fax. 069 3666 854

ST.PETER MEDICAL SERVICES Dr: Ashraf Samy Hot line: 010 900 50500 Emergency, Trauma and Specialized Clinics X-Ray, Ultrasound, ECG, oxygen, etc…24/7 Highly equipped ICU Ambulance car under call * Delta Sharm Medical Center - Building 75 Tel: 01282018045 – Ext. 70 * Tropitel Naama bay clinic Tropical Naama bay hotel The only 24/7 Hours clinic in Naama bay area Tel: 01004083043 Laguna Medical Center Tel: 01000306671 VITA CLINIC Dental, body & soul 0109077060401203300256 46619 b2 zoo st. El Hdaba LAWYERS KHALID ALBADRY LAWYER Genena city Mall Mob. 0100 5112523 0100 933 5554 HASSAN EL SANGRY LAWYER Tel. 069 377 4155 Mob. 0100 186 7652 FM LAW OFFICE Mob. 0100178885 01211377797 NBC Nabil Bamieh, MBA Business Consultant and Financial Advisor

DR. ADEL TAHER Consultant diving Hyperbaric medicine Mob. 0122 212 4292 DR. MAURICE FAHMY English General Medical Practioner South Sinai Hospital Tel. 069 3666 020 Mob. 0122 9777 073 DR. VICTOR SAMY Psychiatrist & Neurology

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SHOPPING

Tel. 069 366 43 13 10 am to 6 pm, closed Friday

MOBILE PROVIDERS ETISALAT Il Mercato Sun Shine Naama Bay Tel. 0111 250 6102 MOBINIL Il Mercato Naama Bay Tel. 0122 322 382 VODAFONE Il Mercato Naama Bay, Radio Schack Mall 8 - Tel. 069 360 1152 OPTICS BARAKA OPTICS Sun Glasses, optics - IL Mercato Mall, Shop A3 tel: 0100 002 9566 Open: 12.00 - 24.00 OMERA OPTICS & SUNGLASSES Old Market, shop no. 106,

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Tiran Mall Mob. 0100 7271 251 RODANA OPTICS Naama Bay, Plaza Mall Tel. 069 360 13 04 PHARMACY AMR PHARMACY Sharm Trade Center Mall, Naama Bay Mob. +2 0100 545 44 92 Open 24 Hours El Salam Hotel Mob. 0100 751 3369 0100 393 5104 ASHRAF PHARMACY Beside El Haram Hospital, El Nour District Tel. 069 366 3980 Open hours 9 am / 2 am EL-EZABY Il Maercato – Hadaba Tel. 069 366 525 6 069 366 548 9 069 366 548 6 Mob. 0122 16 16 130 24 hours – Free Delivery

Al Khan - Nabq Tel. 069 920 548 6 069 920 548 7 Mob. 0122 16 16 190 Home delivery service available LITTLE HAVANA PHARMACY Naama Bay, Halomy Street, in front of Genena Mall Opens 24hr / Delivery: 012 287 0006 MINA PHARMACY Delta Sharm Tel. 069 366 0830 Ext. 2355 NADA PHARMACY Gate 2 – Old Sharm Tel. 069 366 0914 OMAR & OMAR Maritim Shops – Naama Bay Tel. 069 3600 830 Maritim Hotel – Naama Bay Tel. 069 3600 960 Hilton Fayrouz Naama Bay Tel. 069 360 3766 7 days per week.

Medecine plus a wide variety of cosmetics. Local and imported brands (i.e.

Avon, Oriflame).

TOWA PHARMACY El Hadaba (Management) Tel / Fax 366 04 47 Gazia – El Hadaba Tel. 366 43 88 Sinai Clinic Pharmacy Tel. 3666 850 Hay El Nour Tel. 366 43 50 Savoy Hotel Tel. 360 5000 City Center -Old Market tel: 069 – 3660 686 Open 24 hours.

Towa Pharmacy,Naama Bay in front of Bus Stop tel: 069 – 3600 779 Open: 10.00 – 2.00 PETS ANIMAL PLANET Dahab Mall ,Hadaba, first floor - shop number 31 Mob: 010 939 64260 0111 83 154 98 from 12 PM to 5 PM

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from 7 PM to 11 PM Friday off DR. ALBERT GABRA Rowaissat Mob. 0100 706 7508 MAY’S PET SHOP Gazia Mall, Ground Floor Under El Sheikh Abd Allah Super Market, Hadaba. tel: 069-3665162 012 2311 5716 012-23115045 Open: 11 am-3pm / 5pm -10 pm MIRO’S PET SHOP 44 Tiran Center, Old Market. tel: 0122 7385 881 Open from 12.00 - 12.00 Sells a vast selection of Dog and Pet food, at affordable prices. Full aquatic store and pet accessorises.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS L’ECOLE FRANCAISE DE SHARM EL SHEIKH French School tel: 069 – 3665 892

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Mob. 0128 88 70 757 fax: 018 – 88 70 757 www.ecolefrancaisesharm. com ST. JOSEPH’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Bank Street, Hadaba Mob. 01000 3111 22 0100 2103 173 sjis_sharm@yahoo.com SHARM BRITISH SCHOOL Halomy St. Naama Bay Mob. 0100 04 64 175 Open: 8.00 – 3.00pm Sunday - Thursday. office@sharmbritishschool. com www.sharmbritishschool. com

Www.edarsharmelsheikh. com HARMONY ESTATES Sales office next door to Chili’s Restaurant Naama Bay. Property inquiries 002- 01018644949 www.harmonyestateagents. com info@ harmonyestateagents.com HAVANNA VILLAGE Naama Bay, Halomy Street, in front of Genena Mall More information and Reservations: 01124444504

SHARM EL SHEIKH COLLEGE Naama Bay tel: 069 – 3603 780 Mob. 0100 17 53 226 tel: 069 – 3660 400

ELITE PROPERTIES tel: +2 0 101 9424 220 +2 0 101 9424 221 Office № 9 Sierra Resort Mall, Nabq Bay www.lagunavistaresidence. com www.elitepropertysharm. com

REAL ESTATE EDAR Sharm@e-dar.com Tel: (002) 01008977977

REALTY SEA VIEW Agenzia Immobiliare 214-A, Naama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh

info@realtyseaview.com www.realtyseaview.com tel: 0106 2190 051 To make an appointment and for more information please call or email us.

SHARM EL SHEIKH REAL ESTATE Sharm El Sheikh Real Estate offices 5/6/7, Amwaj Hotel Shopping Arcade, Peace Road,Nabq ,41669 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Working hours 10 AM till 6 PM (Friday off) www.sharmelsheikhrealestate. com coordinator@ sharmelsheikhrealestate.com

Tel: 002-0122-7676650 SHARM STARS REAL ESTATE Naama Bay, Sunshine Resort, Office 26 , Tel: 011-186-89888 010-655-46267 info@sharmstars.com www.sharmstars.com

SEARCH AND RESCUE - SAR

24/7 emergency line + 2 (0) 122 313 41 58

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