Samawi Terrace

About this space

Samawi Terrace is a rooftop event venue in Karen, on the south-western edge of Nairobi. It occupies the top of the BINAA Complex, on the third floor, and its owners promote the open views from the roof. The building stands on Lang'ata Road opposite Hillcrest Schools, next door to Fair Acres Boutique Hotel, which is convenient for guests who want to stay nearby.

The venue is a single rooftop space rather than a set of rooms, with a modern design that the owners say suits many kinds of occasion. It doesn't publish a maximum capacity or figures by layout, so planners should confirm numbers for a seated dinner or a standing reception when they enquire. Its published packages show it set up with round tables and Chiavari chairs, and one package is priced for a party of 25 guests.

Samawi Terrace markets itself for weddings, private parties and corporate gatherings. Its Instagram also shows fashion shows, movie nights, picnic set-ups, graduation parties and birthday celebrations, which shows the wide range of social events the space has been used for.

The venue lists event space rental, catering services and event planning among its services, so a client can book the space alone or have the team handle food and styling. Cafe Casia sits on the same floor for refreshments, and free car parking is provided for guests. Packages it has posted bundle the venue with chairs, tables, centrepieces, table settings and set-up. Enquiries go through a phone line that also takes WhatsApp messages, or by email and the contact form on its website. Because the space is a rooftop, it's worth asking about cover and wind for evening events or the rainy season.