This is South African hotel group Sun International's first property outside southern Africa, comprising an 18km coastal resort on the Red Sea. It is made up of three five-star hotels: the Palace, with 309 bedrooms, the Sahara Sun Oasis (292) and the Sahara Sun Sands (347).

• Opened: January
• Owner: Kharafi Group
• Executive chef: Dallas Orr
• Bedrooms: 948
• Facilities: The resort includes a saltwater swimming lagoon, several fresh water swimming pools, an activity centre, landscape gardens, tennis courts, a health spa and gym, a children's club, international marina, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
• Price: from £158
• Address: 3 Monsour Mohamed Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
• Telephone: 00 20 22 735 1962
• Website: www.discoverportghalib.com