Dusit International will schedule an official opening of "Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo" on 1 January 2009.

The Cairo hotel is the company's first property on the African continent, and a step closer to the European region.

Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo is strategically located in the New Cairo district known as the "Land of Gold."

The area is resplendent with waterfalls, brand tree-lined streets and sparkling lakes and stream. A mere 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport it is linked by bridge to Giza and the Pyramids.

The hotel offers 203 luxury rooms and suites, Dusit Club Lounge, Dusit Gourmet Lounge and Bar, Thai and Mediterranean culinary experiences.

The Grand Ballroom is a magnificent 1,536 square meter fully-equipped setting for up to 1,000 guests. The 10 meeting rooms are supported by a common business centre and pre-function terrace. The hotel's banqueting delivers an unmatched catering service par excellence.

Impeccable facilities include a large swimming pool, 15 cabanas for day use, fitness centre, 6 tennis and 2 squash courts, kid's club plus spa and wellness centre as well as a unique multi unit shopping Bazaar, retail shops and bank.

Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo will deliver to both leisure and business guests the wondrous Thai service of Dusit within one of the most desirable destinations in the North Africa and the Middle East.