Port Ghalib, Egypt

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