Minor Hotels to debut in Egypt in 2025

The Bangkok-based operator will launch Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites brand in the country

Minor Hotels has announced that Oaks Egypt New Capital Apartments & Suites will open in 2025 in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, currently being developed around 25 miles east of Cairo.

Construction will start early next year on the Oaks property. Housed across two wings, the hotel will be connected centrally across the top floor and ground floor by leisure and retail areas. One wing will include a mixture of suites and studios, and one- and two-bed branded apartments, while the other will feature 203 branded suites. In total, there will be approximately 400 apartments and suites, plus restaurants, a lobby lounge, a spa, a gym, meeting and co-working spaces, and a rooftop pool deck.

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Commenting on the news, Minor International group CEO and Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier said: “Minor Hotels’ upcoming debut in Egypt is strategically important for the group, continuing to grow our footprint in the MENA region and adding a new country to our portfolio. Egypt is well known as a tourism destination for its incredible history and heritage, in addition to being an important business hub. We look forward to launching the Oaks brand in the country’s new capital and we’re confident it will bring a great offering to this growing masterplan development.”

Minor Hotels currently boasts a portfolio of 527 hotels and resorts in 55 countries, with a total of 31 hotels in the MENA region across its Anantara, Avani, Tivoli and Oaks brands. The group is also set to bring its NH Collection and NH Hotels brands to the region.

For more information, visit www.minorhotels.com