Skyroof at Windsor Palace Hotel

Skyroof sits atop the Windsor Palace Hotel on the Corniche near Raml Station in central Alexandria, Egypt, combining rooftop cocktail service with periodic DJ sets that draw a slightly younger, more nightlife-oriented crowd than the area's other hotel-rooftop bars. The clientele mixes hotel guests, local Alexandrians in their late 20s to 40s, and tourists based in the historic Raml Station district, with a smart-casual to dressy dress code enforced more visibly than at open-air Corniche bars. Music runs from ambient lounge in the early evening to programmed DJ sets on weekend nights, when the venue leans into house and Arabic pop remixes rather than sticking to background instrumentals. The drinks programme centers on classic and modern cocktails alongside imported spirits and regional beers, with signature drinks tied to seasonal fruit and mint combinations reflecting Alexandria's coastal produce. Wine by the glass is available but secondary to the cocktail list. The venue opens nightly around 9PM and runs until late, with a clear weeknight-versus-weekend split: Sunday through Wednesday evenings are noticeably quieter lounge sessions, while Thursday and Friday nights (the Egyptian weekend) bring the scheduled DJ programming and the fullest crowds. There is no standard cover charge, though event nights with live DJ bookings sometimes carry a minimum drinks spend rather than an entry fee. Reservations are recommended for weekend evenings, particularly for rail-side tables with unobstructed Corniche and harbour views, since the rooftop's footprint is limited and fills quickly once the DJ sets begin. Bottle service is not formally advertised but can typically be arranged for groups through the hotel's front desk or F&B team on request. Visitors seeking a livelier evening than the average Alexandria hotel bar, without a full club atmosphere, will find Skyroof positioned in that middle ground, particularly on weekend nights when the DJ sets pick up.