Arabia Hotels, a subsidiary of Arabia Group, has celebrated the commencement of construction for the Fairmont Hotel in the Sun Capital project, Invest-Gate reports.

The Sun Capital project is one of the most significant residential projects in west Cairo.

The ceremony was attended by several officials and members of the House of Representatives, including Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI); Khaled Abdel Aal, Governor of Cairo; Noura Ali, Chairman of the House of Representatives Tourism Committee; Ahmed El Tayebi, Deputy Representative of the House of Representatives Tourism Committee; and Frank Naboulsi, Vice President of Operations at Accor Egypt and the General Manager of Fairmont Nile City.

The Fairmont Sun Capital Hotel project will be constructed on prime location within the Sun Capital project, spanning an area of 240,000 sqm and offering views of the Giza Pyramids area. The total investment for the hotel is $220 mn.

It will consist of a hotel building with 500 diverse hotel rooms, contributing to Egypt’s hotel capacity, and another building housing 650 hotel apartments managed by the Fairmont brand. This marks the first time in Egypt and the history of the Fairmont brand.

Additionally, the project includes an administrative building to cater to customer needs. Construction is planned to be completed within four years, with the trial opening and reception of visitors scheduled for 2028.

Tarek Shoukry, Chairman of Arabia Group, commented on the collaboration, stating, “Partnering with the internationally renowned Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Group strengthens our position in the global hospitality market. It embodies a strategic vision focused on success and excellence and ensures the delivery of the highest levels of service and quality.”

“This partnership aligns with our vision of providing exceptional service and quality that meets customer aspirations. It also reflects Arabia Hotels’ understanding of the significance of excellence and innovation in delivering hotel services and its readiness to collaborate with international brands,” Shoukry added.