At the Southern tip of Gezirah Island in the heart of Cairo one of the city's many dreadful hotel towers graces the Nile. Fortunately, the hoteliers at the Sofitel had the sensible idea to turn their part of the shore into a tranquil garden to offset the building. It is here that one finds the Sofitel's lounge-cum-restaurant Le Deck, the perfect spot for relaxed Saturday afternoons. Find yourself a comfy spot in the semi-shade under the canopy and order your first round of cold white. As the afternoon draws on, you might want to try the superb cold mezze. Think hoummos, baba ghanoush and bread fresh from the oven. The mixed platter is enough to share for three and keeps you busy while you soak in the flow of the Nile, the boats out on the water and the distant city noise. Here is the rowing club out for practice, there comes one of the neon-lit party fellucas. It's an ever-changing panorama. You might even spot the occasional bird that wants his share of the mezze. Although there is a minimum charge of LE150 per group, this is far less than at comparable places and sorted with the first bottle of wine anyway...
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