I am not promoting JW Marriot, however, their excellent services, the magnificent facilities, and the superb hospitality of the PEOPLE are commendable, which have attracted me to choose this hotel is one of my favorites hotels. There are two branches of JW Marriot in Cairo, but the one that I like most is the Mirage City. It has varieties of facilities for the kids and adults alike.
The state of the art reception and lobby foyer cools you off after your hectic trip or business meeting.
The concourse level provides you with varieties of activities – from shopping, dining, and entertaining your mind by the local duets with beautiful evergreen songs as well as latest numbers.
During the two weeks Easter break, while the Egyptians in general preparing themselves for the Sham el-Nessim, we indulged and rejuvenated ourselves at JW Marriot Mirage City, el-Qattamaya, Cairo. The kids deserved it though, as part of their preparation for the coming examinations months – May and June.
The Beach – comprises of three types of pools – the normal, the wave, and the splash. One must be properly attired and to observe all the rules – especially the safety rules while enjoying the facilities.
After splashing time, Afi, Muhammad Afiq and Muhammad Asri tried their skill with the ping-pong game next to the wave pool. The weather was just nice -alhamdullillah - and, the premises were not crowded, then. Just nice...the more is not really the merrier.
One could just wandering or brisk-walking along the pave way that linked the three pools with other facilities – pool side restaurants, the rooms, the stage for any performers, and the gardens. For ‘Afi, he just simply challenged it with his hand-made skateboard.
The kids chased by the wave. Bet you, it is just like you were on the beach line of Agamy. Don't worry dude, the Lifeguards are behind you.
The wave pool is what they liked most, especially when there are less people for you to enjoy and experience the wave challenge. 
Besides the rejuvenation, the kids had really enjoyed the fun and the day. See you next Spring 2010, InsyaAllah. Allow me to share you on Sham el-Nessim, which I have mentioned earlier, before I close this chapter.In the next few days, on the 20 April, Egyptians will celebrate Sham el Nessim, which may have been celebrated 4,500 years ago. Sham el Nessim, literally means ‘sniffing the breeze’, falls immediately on the first Monday following the Coptic Easter. It was related to agriculture in ancient Egypt, which contained fertility rites that were later attached to Christianity and the celebration of Easter.
Islamic sources do not encourage Muslims to participate in the holiday, which is seen as related more to Christianity and is not considered a religious holiday of that faith.
Hence, even today, many Muslims take the holiday as an excuse to celebrate and break the routine of the week. “We all know that it is not a Muslim feast, but that doesn’t mean I can’t take my children out to celebrate and see other people celebrating and having fun. I would be cruel to my children if everyone they know is celebrating while they are at home upset,” said Momtaz.The festival differs according to the area. In Alexandria people go to Montazah Palace which opens its gardens to the public. They go there to celebrate the display and scent of almost 20 thousand types of plants, including some hundred rare ones. The day also includes folkloric shows by dancing troupes and military music parades.
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