{"id":848807,"date":"2026-05-18T16:24:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/?p=848807"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:24:49","slug":"legacy-hotels-rtj-ii-to-develop-historic-mena-house-golf-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/18\/legacy-hotels-rtj-ii-to-develop-historic-mena-house-golf-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy Hotels, RTJ II to develop historic Mena House golf course"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Legacy Hotels has announced a strategic partnership with world-renowned architectural firm Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) to redevelop the golf course at the Mena House, Cairo. The hotel is a property of the Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG).<\/p>\n<p>The agreement was signed by Omar Hisham Talaat, Chief Business Development Officer at TMG, and architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. The project aims to modernize the course\u2019s layout and introduce high-end facilities that meet international luxury standards.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Mena House golf course spans over 100 years, embodying a unique heritage experience rather than just history,&#8221; said Omar Hisham Talaat. He noted that the course\u2019s location, situated directly in front of the Giza Pyramids, remains a premier destination for golf enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>The redevelopment is expected to bolster Egypt\u2019s standing in the global luxury and sports tourism sectors by offering a world-class experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-848809\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.57-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"Legacy Hotels, RTJ II to develop historic Mena House golf course \" width=\"581\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.57-PM-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.57-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.57-PM-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.57-PM-420x280.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.57-PM-615x410.jpeg 615w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.57-PM.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-848810\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.55-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"Legacy Hotels, RTJ II to develop historic Mena House golf course\n\" width=\"573\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.55-PM-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.55-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.55-PM-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.55-PM-420x280.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.55-PM-615x410.jpeg 615w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.55-PM.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Talaat added that the Group prioritizes sports as a key pillar of sustainable development. He noted that TMG\u2019s commitment to golf is reflected in its various projects, which feature world-class courses designed to promote healthy lifestyles and establish Egypt as a premier regional hub for the sport.<br \/>\nHe highlighted the Group&#8217;s flagship projects, which includes the Madinaty Golf Club in addition to several courses currently under construction. Among these are the 18-hole SouthMED course, the first of its kind on Egypt\u2019s North Coast, and the Sharm Bay course overlooking the Red Sea in Sharm ELSheikh.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This partnership builds on our successful collaboration with RTJ II, which previously designed the Madinaty and SouthMED golf courses,&#8221; Talaat said. &#8220;It reflects our confidence in their global expertise and ability to deliver a world-class golfing experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-848811\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Legacy Hotels, RTJ II to develop historic Mena House golf course\n\" width=\"563\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-1-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-1-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-1-420x280.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-1-615x410.jpeg 615w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-848812\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Legacy Hotels, RTJ II to develop historic Mena House golf course\n\" width=\"559\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-2-1082x720.jpeg 1082w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-2-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-2-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-2-420x280.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-2-615x410.jpeg 615w, https:\/\/images.dailynewsegypt.com\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-4.52.56-PM-2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For his part, Trent Jones, Chief Operating Officer of Robert Trent Jones II, stated that the company is undertaking the redevelopment of one of the region\u2019s most significant golf courses, the Mena House Golf Course, which dates back more than 100 years. He explained that the partnership aims to revive and transform this iconic historic course into an exceptional world-class golfing destination, particularly given its unique setting overlooking the Pyramids of Giza. Jones also expressed his anticipation of welcoming visitors from around the world to enjoy a distinctive experience that blends sport, heritage, and history.<\/p>\n<p>Legacy Hotels, the owner of the Mena House, is 51% owned by ICON, the hospitality arm of Talaat Moustafa Group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legacy Hotels has announced a strategic partnership with world-renowned architectural firm Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) to redevelop the golf course at the Mena House, Cairo. The hotel is a property of the Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG). The agreement was signed by Omar Hisham Talaat, Chief Business Development Officer at TMG, and architect Robert [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":848808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34193,1,217],"tags":[80521,66728,80522,50970],"tmauthors":[79795],"coauthors":[70937],"class_list":["post-848807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","category-egypt","category-sports","tag-mena-house-golf","tag-omar-hisham-talaat","tag-robert-trent-jones","tag-talaat-moustafa-group"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=848807"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":848814,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/848807\/revisions\/848814"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/848808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=848807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=848807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=848807"},{"taxonomy":"tmauthors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tmauthors?post=848807"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailynewsegypt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=848807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}