Milestones

Since 1983, we have changed hospitality by mixing new ideas with warmth to create happy, home-like environments.

  • Credence Hospitality Developments is founded to pioneer Egypt’s modern leisure, resort, and cultural hospitality sector.

  • Launches Sindbad Amusement Park in Heliopolis, redefining family entertainment for the nation.

  • Opens Sindbad Amusement Park in Sphinx, Cairo, expanding urban leisure destinations.

  • Adds Sindbad Amusement Park in Port Said, growing the brand’s coastal entertainment reach.

  • Opens Sindbad Amusement Park in Alexandria, capturing the Mediterranean family market.

  • Strengthens Red Sea presence with Sindbad Port Said, boosting coastal resort connectivity.

  • Acquires Sindbad Submarines, Africa and the Arab World’s only real passenger submarine experience.

  • Launches Sindbad Beach Resort, setting a new benchmark for Hurghada’s coastal tourism.

  • Hosts Egypt’s first large-scale EDM event, broadcast globally by BBC World, igniting local DJ culture.

  • Opens Merryland Family Park, becoming Cairo’s beloved family recreation landmark.

  • Unveils Da Karma, Egypt’s first iconic multi-room lounge club, transforming nightlife.

  • Lays strategic groundwork for future marine and destination leisure diversification.

  • Establishes Urbane and opens Sequoia, Cairo’s riverside icon recognized worldwide.

  • Launches Sindbad Aqua Hotel, enhancing the Red Sea’s integrated family stay concept.

  • Opens Sindbad Aqua Park and Resort, combining aquatic fun with all-inclusive resort living.

  • Achieves ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 certifications — an ESG milestone for Egyptian hospitality.

  • Acquires Quest, Egypt’s unique glass-bottom hydrofoil speedboat for immersive reef tours.

  • Partners with IFC to restructure governance and embed global sustainability standards.

  • Spins off entire amusement park portfolio to focus on resorts, marine experiences, and lifestyle hospitality.

  • Opens Left Bank under Urbane, named by Condé Nast Traveller as a top reason to visit Cairo.

  • Becomes principal destination partner for Thomas Cook, elevating the Red Sea’s global appeal.

  • Sindbad Club wins the Ministry of Tourism’s Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to Egyptian tourism.

  • Urbane receives the Ministry of Tourism’s Award of Excellence for its positive impact on Egypt’s tourism.

  • Completes Sindbad Club’s major upgrade, revitalizing facilities and Alchemy’s event spaces for a standout holiday experience.

  • Signs exclusive package holiday partnership with TUI, boosting family resort bookings.

  • Fully upgrades all Sindbad Club rooms and landscaping to meet Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism upgraded NN standards.

  • Expands Sindbad Club with Zaza Lounge, Secret Garden kids’ zone, Botanica restaurant, and Sawatdi Asian dining.

  • Enhances Sindbad Club’s all-inclusive experience with upgraded dining, family offerings, and major renovations of pools, elevators, and public areas during the COVID pause.

  • Launches Dive Base Academy as one of the destination’s leading certified diving academies with PADI 5-Star status.

  • Partners with HEPCA for marine conservation leadership and launches the Mahdy Foundation to champion community and sustainability initiatives.

  • Serry Beach Resort joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, reinforcing its luxury positioning.

  • Opens Serry Beach Resort, named by The New York Times as one of the “52 Places to Go in 2024,” the only Egyptian hotel on the list.

  • Adds The Rooftop Terrace, Naz Night Club, and Nomad Spa & Gym, making Serry Beach Resort the Red Sea’s top luxury lifestyle destination.

  • Starts construction of Serry Beach House, bringing a new level of adults-only beachfront luxury and spa sanctuary to the Red Sea.