InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed the Crowne Plaza Cairo Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt in partnership with Al Badr For Investments and Commercial Spaces Company.

Scheduled to open in 2021, the 187-room new build will form part of Phase II of Arkan Plaza, a prime up-scale mixed-used development, and is strategically located in the heart of Sheikh Zayed City.

The new Hotel is 10 minutes away from the New Cairo Museum and 15 minutes from the Great Pyramids of Giza. It is also close proximity to Cairo International Airport and will be just 10km away from the Sphinx International Airport.

Crowne Plaza Cairo Sheikh Zayed City will also feature three meeting rooms, business centre, outdoor pool, Club Lounge and a spa. Guests will also enjoy three food and beverage outlets.

The hotel’s offering and location also allows for a great experience for a leisure travellers from Egypt looking for a weekend getaway or for international tourists exploring the city.

The new development aligns with IHG’s strategy to grow the Crowne Plaza brand across Middle East and North Africa by further strengthening its presence in top-tier business epicentres and primary markets in the region.

IHG currently has 2,169 rooms in Cairo under the InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites brands.