The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa, Katameya Dunes
Update: These rooms have all been reserved. You can still book at this hotel but it may not be at the rates listed below.
There is a block of 50 rooms reserved at the Westin in New Cairo available for the duration of RME Week and can be booked for any of the dates during that week. The block includes classic single beds for 200.00 USD and classic double bed rooms for 220.00 USD, subject to 28.96% taxes and service charges per night on bed and breakfast basis. You may cancel this reservation free of charge maximum by 27 May, 2026 after which the full stay plus taxes will be charged as per the agreed rates. The last date to book is 13 June, 2026.
We do not have formal room blocks with the following hotels but recommend them as additional options. There are also several additional hotels in the area not on the list but available to any attendees.
5-Star
Rooms around 241 USD/night + taxes and fees
Rooms around 175 USD/night + taxes and fees
4-Star
Rooms around 210 USD/night + taxes and fees
Rooms around 130 USD/night + taxes and fee
3-Star
Small hotel with limited rooms around 41USD/night + taxes and fees
Upon arrival in Cairo, you may arrange transportation using one of the following options:
Shuttle
We will have a free shuttle route running between a handful of hotels in the area at specific times. Please see the map below to see the route and which hotels it will be stopping at. It will drop attendees off at the bus terminal entrance at AUC. Shuttle times will be shared closer to the date of the event.
Taxi / Uber
Public transit is not available for this event and walking is not recommended due to the high temperatures and distance to venue. If you are not staying at one of the hotels on the route, you may take a taxi or Uber to a hotel to catch the shuttle or can you take a taxi or Uber straight to the venue. Uber is readily available in Egypt. Please take the taxi or Uber to Gate 4 and then enter through the Pepsi entrance to get to the venue. We will have signs to direct folks to the gates.
Please enter AUC New Cairo Campus through Gate 4 (Pepsi Gate), as it is the closest gate to the conference location. Please bring your passport for campus access on the first day.
We will share a detailed map of the building where the event takes place soon.
For host school conference-related inquiries, please contact:
Network Name: AUC-Wifi
Username: vipwifi
Password: AUC.vip2025
Egypt’s currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Credit cards are widely accepted; however, it is recommended to carry some cash for small purchases.
The electricity supply in Egypt operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz. Common plug types are Type C and Type F.
Cairo in June is typically warm and sunny during the day, with cooler evenings in air-conditioned venues. We recommend:
We are pleased to share that the cultural excursion taking place on 2 July 2026 is now available to all attendees.
Please note that previous communications may have indicated that RSVP registration for the cultural excursion was closed. This has now changed, and all attendees are invited to RSVP if they would like to participate. Attendees will also have the option to RSVP on behalf of a traveling companion, should they be joined by family members or friends.
The cultural excursion is not included in the registration and is self-paid. Participants will pay on-site, either by cash in the local currency or by card. To participate, you must RSVP via this form by 12 June 2026. Attendees who do not RSVP by this deadline will not be able to join the cultural excursion.
1. Tour of the Pyramids of Giza, Lunch and Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum: $138/personExperience some of Egypt’s most iconic cultural landmarks with a guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza, followed by lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant and time to explore the Grand Egyptian Museum at your own pace. Important Note: The visit to the Pyramids will take place outdoors, and temperatures are expected to be very high at this time of year. Water will be provided; however, participants are kindly encouraged to prepare accordingly for extreme heat, including wearing appropriate clothing, sun protection, and comfortable footwear.
Included in the excursion:
Agenda
2. Grand Egyptian Museum and lunch: $109/personEnjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant followed by a visit to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the world’s most anticipated cultural destinations.
Included in the excursion:
Agenda
TransportationTransportation is included for both tour options, with pick-up available from The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa, Katameya Dunes or the Tolip El Narges Hotel & SPA. Both hotels are located near the AUC Campus, the host venue for 2026 RME Week. If you are not staying at one of these hotels, we kindly ask that you arrange your own transportation, such as a taxi or Uber, to one of the designated pick-up locations in order to join the included tour transportation.
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