Dahab translates as 'Gold' in Arabic and this casual location about one hour upper of Sharm and a bit less than one hour from the international airport is a gem in the Sinai peninsula. Sharm el Sheikh is tailored much more for tourists unlike Dahab was always a more relaxed environment normally where backbackers would travel to searching for a quieter location. Although the interest in the resort is growing, it is still an excellent place to go to for those of you trying to find a more low key destination.
Almost all first time tourists to Egypt will go for the main resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada but Dahab has a allure of its own that many of us returning to Egypt learned. All along the main bay are several small cafes and restaurants, a few have their own little section of beach. Visitors go here to sit back with a drink and gaze over the clear, blue waters of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Dahab is also a sought after place for scuba divers who travel here to dive the renowned 'Blue Hole'. The dive companies in Sharm el Sheikh and Nuweiba regularly bring divers here for a day trip and this gives an indication of the fascination of the dive site. Of the many fantastic dive sites in Egypt, the Blue Hole in Dahab is regarded as one site every diver really should experience. It isn't the only dive site in the Dahab area and the water is filled with amazing fish and beautiful coral formations.
For those in search of a bit of retail therapy, there are many of the common mementos available coupled with places to purchase jewellery, scents and other fragrances. It will always be possible to negotiate with the market stall owners to attempt to get a bargain and haggling can be part of the shopping experience in most of the normal outlets regardless of what they are selling.
Dahab is really a terrific starting point to head out and explore the Sinai. Snorkelling trips are popular as are quad bikes away in the desert. Day trips to St Catherine's Monastery high in the Sinai mountains are recommended, even if you choose the very early start time to watch the sun rise from Mount Sinai. For those of you looking for a tranquil destination which has a little bit of character, Dahab is definitely worth taking into consideration.
Almost all first time tourists to Egypt will go for the main resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada but Dahab has a allure of its own that many of us returning to Egypt learned. All along the main bay are several small cafes and restaurants, a few have their own little section of beach. Visitors go here to sit back with a drink and gaze over the clear, blue waters of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Dahab is also a sought after place for scuba divers who travel here to dive the renowned 'Blue Hole'. The dive companies in Sharm el Sheikh and Nuweiba regularly bring divers here for a day trip and this gives an indication of the fascination of the dive site. Of the many fantastic dive sites in Egypt, the Blue Hole in Dahab is regarded as one site every diver really should experience. It isn't the only dive site in the Dahab area and the water is filled with amazing fish and beautiful coral formations.
For those in search of a bit of retail therapy, there are many of the common mementos available coupled with places to purchase jewellery, scents and other fragrances. It will always be possible to negotiate with the market stall owners to attempt to get a bargain and haggling can be part of the shopping experience in most of the normal outlets regardless of what they are selling.
Dahab is really a terrific starting point to head out and explore the Sinai. Snorkelling trips are popular as are quad bikes away in the desert. Day trips to St Catherine's Monastery high in the Sinai mountains are recommended, even if you choose the very early start time to watch the sun rise from Mount Sinai. For those of you looking for a tranquil destination which has a little bit of character, Dahab is definitely worth taking into consideration.
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