Newsletter - Oberoi Hotels

W E L C O M E T O
T H E O B E R O I , S A H L H A S H E E S H !
The entire team is delighted that you have chosen to join us for the festive
season this year.
This programme will help you plan your stay and allow you to savour some
true “Oberoi Moments” at the resort and beyond.
Our culinary team has created a gourmet journey for you to experience
truly epicurean delights throughout your stay and with a special gala dinner
on 31 st night featuring the best of International, Oriental & Indian cusine.
Whether you choose rejuvenating treatments at the Spa, dive lessons at our
PADI Dive Centre, indulge in our “Touching Senses” activities or simply
relax and unwind in the land of guaranteed sunshine, our team will be
available at all times to assist with arrangements to make your holiday with
us most memorable.
Above all, we hope that you and your loved ones experience many magical
moments and we wish you all the happiness for the festive season and the
forthcoming year.
Enjoy your own private slice of paradise!
Best regards,
Dhiren Pereira
General Manager

21 ST – 23 RD D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
It is the one season of the year when we can lay aside all gnawing worry,
indulge in sentiment without censure, assume the carefree faith of childhood,
and just plain “have fun”. Whether they call it yuletide, noel, weinachten, or
christmas, people around the earth thirst for its refreshment as the dessert
traveler for the oasis.
- D.D. Monroe
PRE DINNER COCKTAIL
18:00 onwards Enjoy your pre-dinner cocktail at the Bar or the
Poolside accompanied by our changing solo musicians.
FESTIVE SEASON DINNER
19:00 onwards The Restaurant, the Inner Courtyard and Zaafran offer
the best of International, Middle Eastern and Indian
cuisine with daily changing a la carte options.
Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
Dress Code: Elegant Attire.

24 TH D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
CHRISTMAS EVE
Twas the night before christmas, when all through the house not a creature
was stirring, not even a mouse; the stockings were hung by the chimney with
care, in hopes that st. Nicholas soon would be there.
- From “the night before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore
PRE DINNER COCKTAIL
18:30 – 19:30 We invite you to a pre-dinner cocktail reception in the
lobby for wine and canapés to commence the evening
of celebration.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
19:00 onwards Celebrate the holy night at our food and beverage
outlets with our six courses Christmas Eve fixed menu
(Euro 75 per person) or choose from our legendary a
la carte selection.
FESTIVE JAZZ TRIO
19:30 onwards The Spectrum Jazz Trio performs soothing jazz
melodies for your enjoyment to enhance your
celebrations.
Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
Dress Code: Elegant Attire.

24 TH D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
CHRISTMAS EVE – FIXED MENU
Black pepper crusted rare seared tuna tataki with grilled prawns
Asian slaw, wasabi foam and avocado salad
*****
Roast pumpkin and shrimp soup
Crusted with goat cheese soufflé
*****
Lemon sorbet
Tropical fruit and mint salad
*****
Sumac crusted Australian veal cutlet with artichoke,
celeriac and brie gratin
Brussels sprout puree, glazed asparagus and apricot Merlot jus
or
Roast breast of turkey with braised turkey leg roulade
with traditional chestnut stuffing, Brussels sprouts, caramelized sweet potatoes
cranberry sauce and roast gravy
*****
Traditional Christmas pudding
with cognac sabayon and ginger bread
*****
Selection of fine teas, coffee and infusions
with home made Christmas cookies
Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
Dress Code: Elegant Attire.
Vegetarian options available.

25 TH – 30 TH D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
Can anyone explain the glow of Christmas?
Holidays are candles in the night
Rebirth comes from family and friends
In one bright blur of food and talk that ends
Still burning as a peaceful inner light
There is no way to substitute for christmas
Miss it and no circumstance feels right
All my hearts with you, yet im must miss this
Season thick with love and rich delight.
- Unknown author
PRE DINNER COCKTAIL
18:00 onwards Enjoy your pre-dinner cocktail at the Bar or the
Poolside accompanied by our changing solo musicians.
FESTIVE SEASON DINNER
19:00 onwards The Restaurant, the Inner Courtyard and Zaafran offer
the best of International, Middle Eastern and Indian
cuisine with daily changing a la carte options.
Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
Dress Code: Elegant Attire.

31 ST D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Play a thin tune; on a paper horn; old is dying; new is born; scatter confetti;
over the floor; sweep an old year; out the door; blow up a wish; in a bright
balloon; whisper dreams; to a midnight moon; play a loud tune; on a paper
horn; old is dying; new is born.
- “New Year’s Eve” by Myra Cohn Livingston
PRE DINNER COCKTAIL
19:30 – 20:30 The Oberoi invites you to Kir Royals, canapés and
vibraphone tunes to commence the evening of
celebration.
NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER
20:30 onwards The New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner is served in the
Restaurant and its surroundings (Euro 188 per person
inclusive of all taxes – Obligatory). Enjoy our live
interactive food stations and a legendary selection of
main courses and desserts. During your dinner, The
Spectrum Jazz Trio will set the mood for the night to
complete your Celebrations in Egypt.
THE NEW YEAR
23:00 onwards An authentic performance of Tonura brings the
evening to a crescendo. Countdown and dance with
Janie Ross and the musicians.
Dress Code: Elegant Evening Wear.

24 TH, 2 5 TH, 2 6 TH, 2 9 TH, 3 0 TH & 31 ST D E C E M B E R
2012
The Spectrum Jazz Trio
“Anyone who understands Jazz
knows that you can’t understand it.
It is too complicated. That is what is
so simple about it.” – Yogi Berra
Meet our scintillating UK based trio
of musicians - Jane Rosser-Smith,
Roger Moon and James Agg.
Imagine soft, mellow and easy
listening jazz standards in the style
of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
The musicians have a wide array of
experience performing at famous
places around the world including
Café Royal, Pizza on the Park,
Claridges, Savoy and a host of other
venues from UK to France and from
Barbados to USA.
24 th , 25 th & 26 th December 2012
- 19:30 onwards
29 th & 30 th December 2012
- 19:30 onwards
31 st December, 2012
- 20:30 onwards

31 ST D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU
Live food stations
Oyster bar
Oysters with tangy passion fruit, chili, onion and coriander relish
Oyster shooters with vodka, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, celery and lime
Charcuterie selection
Classic Egyptian pastrami, smoked turkey, bresaola, air dried salami and veal lyoner
All shaved on site with cantaloupe melon, grapes, poached figs and organic rucola
Sushi station
Tuna and salmon maki rolls with traditional condiments
Enchiladas, quesadillas and nachos
Refried beans, cumin spiced spinach and potatoes, brown onion and coriander,
cheese, guacamole, salsa and wing sauce
Tawa machhi
Pan fried fillets of fish
with a choice of Indian marinades, dips and relishes
Chicken shawarma
Yoghurt, saffron and cardamom marinated chicken, cooked on a vertical spit
served with pita bread, tahina sauce and pickled vegetables
****
Soup station
Cognac infused crab and fennel bisque
with crab Portobello and a saffron, garlic and pepper foam
White tomato soup with tomato and basil caviar
with slow roasted tomato and crumb fried artichokes
****

Choice of Main Course - from our hot kitchen
Assiette of pan roasted duck breast, confit duck leg and duck ravioli
with star anise spiced braised sweet potatoes, pumpkin and green pea pave
and Hoisin jus
Asian style seafood grill
Half a lobster, jumbo shrimps, calamari and reef fish
Served with red Thai curry, basmati rice, tropical fruit and rucola salad
Duet of Indian spiced Tandoori lamb cutlet and braised lamb
with lentil and rice savory pudding, mustard tempered beans and mint sauce
U.S. Black Angus tenderloin Rossini
with foie gras, cauliflower and truffle puree, confit onions, buttered asparagus
and black pepper and Armagnac jus
Mille feuille of tandoor roasted cottage cheese and creamed spinach
with wild mushroom and black rice biryani and a saffron, onion and nut gravy
*****
Choice of Dessert - from our pastry kitchen
Layered Manjari chocolate and hazelnut praline
with dark chocolate sorbet, home grown basil spiced rum anglaise, 24 carats gold leaf
Symphony of berries
Blueberry cheese cake, raspberry and white chocolate parfait,
fresh strawberries and Philadelphia napoleon
Selection of European and Egyptian cheese
with fig bread, walnuts and apricots
*****
Selection of tea, coffee and infusions
with homemade orange, pistachio and rose petal biscotti
Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
Dress Code: Evening Wear.

GLA M U P A T T H E O B E R O I S P A
There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty. That precisely is what
makes its pursuit so interesting.
- John Kenneth Galbraith
Indulge in some serious relaxation treatments at The Oberoi Spa. Choose
from our wide range of massages and beauty treatments. The Oberoi Hair
Salon makes you look glamorous to start each night of celebration.
Inspire your spirit while your body is revitalized by the healing hands of
therapists trained in a fusion of healing practices as well as modern
rejuvenation and well being techniques. Holistic treatments drawn from
Ayurveda along with internationally influenced therapies soothe the
senses and restore the vital energy in the body. Indulge yourself in the
splendor of a bygone era at The Oberoi Spa.
A complete Spa Menu is placed in your suite for your choice of
treatments during your stay with us.
See you at The Oberoi Spa!
Open from 9:00 to 20:00

T H E O B E R O I G I F T C O L L E C T I O N
T H E T I J O R I B O U T I Q U E
Probably the reason we all go so haywire at christmas time with the endless
unrestrained and often silly buying of gifts is that we don’t quite know how to
put our love into words.
- Harlan Miller
FESTIVE SEASON SHOPPING
The Oberoi Boutique has a quality selection of handpicked jewellery, local
and Indian handicrafts and textiles, decorative items, gifts, books,
accessories and sundries.
Our selection reflects the heart and warmth of the Red Sea. The earth, sky
and people are captured in the rich colours and vibrant designs.
See you at The Oberoi Boutique!
Open from 9:30 to 21:00

… R E D S E A F R O M A N E W A N G L E !
D I V E R ’ S P A R A D I S E
As a diver, you are weightless and can move in all directions. You approach
the freedom of a bird as you move in three dimensions in a fluid environment.
- Dennis Graver
UNDERWATER BLISS
The Red Sea is a paradise for underwater enthusiasts. Home to unique
flora and fauna, it is one of the most fascinating destinations to discover
marine life. With many exotic and rare corals and fish, these underwater
gardens are amongst the finest in the world.
Discovery and appreciation of this beauty can be done through snorkeling
off the Hotel Pier or by scuba diving.
The PADI dive centre run by Dive Pro Academy offers a range of options
for the experienced as well as new divers.
Visit our Dive Centre at the beach
Open from 9:00 to 17:00

“Touching Senses”
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step…”
- Lao Tze
The Red Sea, this crossroad of cultures truly delights the traveler’s senses
with a unique bouquet of tastes, colours and landscapes.
We encourage you to explore and furthermore experience what the coast
has best to offer at The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh during the Festive Season.
A host of activities has been especially designed to relax your mind and
challenge your soul.
Take a deep breath and let the Red Sea connect with your inner self.

Y O G A
“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be enduredand endure what cannot be
cured.”
- B.K.S. Iyengar
Yoga is a harmonious series of gentle “asanas” to develop the body and its
different systems. Through physical exercise, the energy flow of the body
improves, helping to maintain the health. Through the practice of breathing,
the lungs are cleared, circulation is improved, and the mind is calmed.
We give you the opportunity to enjoy a session of well being with our yoga
instructor for an hour and a half once a week.
Monday afternoons from 15:30

D I S C O V E R S C U B A D I V I N G
“As a diver you are weightless and can move in all directions. You approach the
freedom of a bird as you move in three dimensions in a fluid environment”
- Dennis Graver
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to
find out but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course,
Discover Scuba Diving at The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh will let you try scuba to
see if you like it.
During this one and a half hour session, you’ll learn how to use scuba
equipment in 4 feet shallow water of our swimming pool and get a quick and
easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.
Wish you a wonderful experience into the exciting
world of scuba diving!
Mondays at 12 noon

C U L I N A R Y T U N E S
“A good cook is the peculiar gift of the gods. He must be a perfect creature from
the brain to the palate, from the palate to the finger’s end.”
- Walter Savage Landor
Meet our master chef and learn the art of refined cuisine while he shares his
passion, knowledge and skills with you and teaches you his favorite recipes.
Learn the art of gourmet cooking with local ingredients – The smell, taste and
touch of freshness which will all be used during the cooking lesson.
Traditional Egyptian and Indian delicacies will be showcased for you to
practice in your own home kitchen.
Enjoy your gourmet adventure…
Tuesday afternoons at 15:30

S P A I N D U L G E N C E
“There's lots of people in this world who spend so much time watching their
health that they haven't the time to enjoy it.”
- Josh Billings
Aromatherapy, a relatively new term for a practice that has its roots in
ancient times, is much more that the dictionary definition of “aromatic oils
extracted from herbs, flowers and fruit.”
Join us for a session of Aromatherapy where you will learn to make your very
own massage oil using different essential oils. Then… learn the art of massage
with your therapist showing you various healing techniques for the head and
shoulders. You and your partner will spend time practicing on one another
under the guidance of your “well being” instructor.
A journey for the soul…
Wednesday mornings at 11:30

P I L A T E S
“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of
power”
Joseph Pilates
Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by
Joseph Pilates. It is a body conditioning routine that helps to not only build
flexibility, but also strength, endurance and co-ordination in the legs,
abdominals, arms and back.
We hope you enjoy your foray into the world of mind over body!
Thursday afternoons from 15:30

M O V I E N I G H T S
“I regard the cinema as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in
which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a
human being”
– Oscar Wilde
Movies are a complicated collision of literature, theatre, music and all the
visual arts. Enjoy this visual extravaganza at The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh,
where we invite you to experience classic and contemporary films in the
Library at the lobby level. Sip on your favorite cocktail and enjoy popcorn
while you watch your favorite actors play out their parts in the dark of the
night.
Thursday nights at 21:00

T O W E L L I N G D E L I G H T S
“A towel, is about the most massively useful thing a human being can have.
Partly it has great practical value and more importantly, it has immense
psychological value…”
- Author unknown
The humble towel takes on varying proportions as you learn the art of using
towels for decoration. Discover the lost art of towel origami with your
instructor who guides you through this creative process of art with this
absorbent fabric. Swans, crocodiles, monkeys, alligators, human figures or
elephants are all vividly created for sensory delight.
Discover newer ways of folding towels…
Friday afternoons at 15:00

S T A R G A Z I N G
“Man must rise above the earth – to the top of the atmosphere and beyond – for
only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives.”
- Socrates
The sky as seen from Sahl Hasheesh, clear and free of atmospheric and light
pollution allows for close observation of the various constellations, planets
and the moon.
Once a week, we will have in our midst, an astronomer. She will give us a brief
on astronomy and celestial bodies. This will be followed by an opportunity to
observe the sky in all its glory through a self-tracking telescope.
Saturday nights at 21:00

S A N D A R T
“To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.”
- William Blake
Sand art is an exciting practice of layering coloured sand into glass jars giving
an ornate, detailed and distinctive appearance. These sand art bottles are a
great way to create that ever lasting memory of your holiday on the Red Sea.
Our “sand artist” will help you create a decorative piece with a glimmering
touch for you to take back as a souvenir.
Enjoy creating your very own “message in a bottle”!
Sunday mornings from 11:00

Touching Senses – The Schedule
Monday – Yoga – 15:30
Tuesday – Culinary Tunes – 15:30
Wednesday – Spa Indulgence – 11:30
Thursday – Pilates – 15:30
Thursday – Movie Nights – 21:00
Friday – Towelling Delights – 15:00
Saturday – Star Gazing – 21:00 to 22:00
Sunday – Sand Art – 11:00 to 13:00

T H E K I D S C L U B
JOIN THE OBEROI, SAHL
HASHEESH “KIDS CLUB” FOR
SOME FANTASTIC AND
UNFORGETTABLE TIMES OF FUN,
LAUGHTER, SHARING AND
FRIENDSHIP DURING THIS
FESTIVE SEASON.
The membership fee is Euro 15 per
day per child inclusive of all
activities, as well as lunch
exclusively at “The Kids Club” under
the care of the Kids Club
entertainers.
Please note that children under 3
years old must be accompanied by
an adult.
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL
TREAT ON 25 TH DECEMBER -
CHRISTMAS DAY AT 11H30
NEAR THE CAMELS TO
INDULGE IN A FEW HOURS
OF FUN AND FROLIC FOR
THE LITTLE ONES.

FRIDAY, 21 ST DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Treasure Hunt
15h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
SATURDAY, 22ND DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Movie Time
15h00 Arabic lesson
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
SUNDAY, 23RD DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Shell Collection
15h00 Tennis
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
D A I L Y P R O G R A M M E
MONDAY, 24TH DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Sand Filling
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Decorate the Christmas Tree
15h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
TUESDAY, 25TH DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h30 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Playtime at The Kids Club
15h00 Movie Time
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
WEDNESDAY, 26TH DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Mini Olympics!
15h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!

THURSDAY, 27TH DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Face Painting
15h00 Movie Time
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
FRIDAY, 28TH DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Face Painting
15h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
SATURDAY, 29TH DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Tennis
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Mini Olympics
15h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
D A I L Y P R O G R A M M E
SUNDAY, 30TH DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Treasure Hunt
15h00 Disco Dance Session
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
MONDAY, 31ST DECEMBER 2012
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Movie Time
15h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!
TUESDAY, 1ST JANUARY 2013
10h30 Welcome to The Kids Club
11h00 Sand Filling
12h30 Lunch
13h30 Building Sand Castles
15h00 Playtime at The Kids Club
17h00 Goodbye. See you tomorrow!