Under the patronage of the German Consulate General in Jeddah, the Jeddah Hilton is proud to host the German Cultural Week from March 22nd to March 29thMarch 2008.
Courtesy of Juffali Automotive Co. Ltd, the Upper Lobby level of Jeddah Hilton displays a true replica of the Karl Benz "Patent Motorwagen" build in 1885 and is widely regarded as the World's first purpose-build automobile. It features a 954cc single cylinder four-stroke engine producing 1.5 horsepower at 400 rpm.
At the hotel's main entrance and as a stark contrast to the "Patent Motorwagen", Juffali Automotive Co. also displays the latest McLaren-Mercedes SLR cabriolet with a body made of 100% carbon fibre and a special racing Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM originally driven by Mika Hakkinen in the DTM racing series in Germany.
The Lower Lobby level of Jeddah Hilton features an exhibition "Beauty of the Red Sea" of stunning under-water photography of the Red Sea by German artist Mr. Udo Carsten.
Also located in the Lower Lobby, Jeddah Hilton's Al Safina Restaurant hosts visiting Chef Christian Koenig from the Hilton Munich City who prepares a daily sumptuous Lunch and Dinner Buffet of typical German Food Fare. His mouthwatering specialties include the traditional "Schnitzel" (breaded veal fillet), "Rindsrouladen" (braised Beef Rolls), "Sauerkraut" (marinated cabbage), "Kalbsbratwurst" (fried Veal Sausage) and "Kartoffelkloesse" (potato dumplings) to name only a few. The buffet also features a daily variety of German influenced Soups, Salads and a sumptuous cakes and desserts section. The daily Buffet is priced at SR 125+ for lunch and SR 155+ for Dinner both subject to 15% Service Charge.
Commenting on the German Cultural Week, H.E. Dr. Michael Zickerick ,the German Consul General stated " I am delighted and proud to celebrate along with the support of Hilton Hotels, Juffali Automotive Company as well as Lufthansa-German Airlines this exciting event in the great city of Jeddah. I do sincerely hope that you will enjoy a taste of Germany in this impressive location. At the same time, your eyes can feast on some superb underwater photography by the German Artist Udo Carsten".
"We are very pleased to host this Exhibition and Food Festival on the premises of the Jeddah Hilton for the enjoyment by both the local residents of Jeddah and the many visitors staying at the hotel and at our magnificent Qasr Al Sharq Palace" said Wolfgang Maier, General Manager of Jeddah Hilton and Qasr Al Sharq.
The German Cultural Week is generously supported and sponsored by Juffali Automotive Co. Ltd / Mercedes-Benz, Lufthansa German Airlines / Swissair, the Hilton Munich City and the Jeddah Hilton.
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