Top places to visit in Dahab

• Blue Hole Dahab

  famous dive site · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the world's most famous dive sites — a 130-metre submarine sinkhole north of Dahab, accessible directly from shore. Spectacular shallow coral rim for snorkellers and free-divers. The Arch tunnel at 54 m is a technical SCUBA dive…

• Assalah Mashraba Beachfront Strip

  Activity · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The legendary hippie strip of Dahab — cushioned restaurants and cafés built on wooden platforms directly over the water. Order fresh juice, Egyptian food or a shisha while watching the Red Sea lap at your feet. The heart of Dahab's chill…

• Dahab Lagoon (Kite & Windsurf)

  lagoon watersports · 4.6 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  Wide, shallow lagoon north of Dahab providing among the world's best kite-surfing and windsurfing conditions — flat water, consistent thermal wind, zero boat traffic. Site of world records and international competitions. Multiple kite…

• Canyon Dive Site

  Beach · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Dahab's most famous shore dive — a narrow underwater canyon beginning at 7m and descending to 52m. The walls are covered in gorgonian fans and soft corals; schools of fish hover in the shaft of blue light above. One of the Red Sea's most…

• Eel Garden Reef Dahab

  Beach · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Shallow coral garden (5–15m) north of the Blue Hole road packed with garden eels, turtles, parrotfish and colourful coral. Ideal for beginners and snorkellers. One of the most accessible reefs in Dahab — reach on foot from town.

• Lighthouse Point (Fanar) Reef

  Beach · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Lighthouse (Fanar) reef at the southern end of Dahab's bay — gently sloping coral garden to 30m with excellent fish life. Considered Dahab's most beginner-friendly shore dive site and a beautiful snorkel location.

• Bedouin Night Camp (Sinai Desert)

  Activity · 4.7 rating · about 16 h · check the fee at the gate

  Overnight stay in a traditional Bedouin camp in the Sinai mountains above Dahab. Camel trekking, goat meat dinner cooked over open fire, drumming and stargazing under the Milky Way. The definitive alternative to Dahab's dive-centre scene.

• Three Pools Snorkel Site (Galala)

  Beach · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Three interconnected natural rock pools at the edge of the Red Sea, creating calm protected snorkel areas with extraordinary coral and fish life even in rough conditions. Located 3km south of central Dahab.

• Wadi Gnai Hike (Sinai Mountains)

  Nature · 4.6 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  A half-day hike through a dramatic granite wadi in the Sinai mountains above Dahab. Guided by local Bedouins through towering rock walls, desert plants and ancient rock inscriptions. No technical climbing needed.

• Dahab Promenade (Masbat)

  Beach · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Palm-lined beachfront promenade of restaurants and cafes in central Dahab.

• Abu Galum Protectorate

  Nature · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  Protected coastal reserve north of Dahab reachable by camel or boat.

• Neptune's Beach Dive Site

  Beach · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Popular beach dive site along the Blue Hole road, Dahab.

Things to do

• Blue Hole Snorkelling & Free-Diving, Dahab Water Sports · 3 h · from EGP 730 per person
• Camel Trek & Bedouin Camp in Sinai Desert Adventure · 4 h · from EGP 1,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Blue Hole, Canyon & Eel Garden Snorkel Day 7 h · from EGP 1,200

Where to stay in Dahab

• Mashraba & Lighthouse Area about EGP 1,200 per night

  Dahab's bohemian backpacker hub along the lagoon. Dive centres, budget guesthouses, beach cafés and the legendary Lighthouse reef. Best for divers.

Hotels

• Nesima Resort Dahab 3-star · EGP 900 to EGP 2,200 per night
• Bishbishi Garden Village 2-star · EGP 300 to EGP 700 per night
• Swiss Inn Dahab Resort
• Ganet Sinai Hotel
• Dahab Paradise Hotel

Where to eat

• Lakhbatita Egyptian, International, Vegetarian · about EGP 220 per person
• Ralph's German Bakery & Restaurant German, International · about EGP 85 per person
• Yalla Restaurant Dahab Egyptian, International · about EGP 85 per person
• Nomad's Restaurant Dahab Egyptian, Bedouin · about EGP 85 per person

Getting to Dahab

Nearest airport: Sharm El-Sheikh (SSH), about 60 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

Getting around

• Bicycle
• Taxi
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Blue Hole "Guide Fee" Pressure

  Blue Hole access path

  Men at the Blue Hole entrance claim there is a mandatory "guide fee" of EGP 100–200 to enter the site. No such fee exists.

  How to avoid it: The Blue Hole is a public beach. There is no entry or guide fee. Walk past confidently.

More in Egypt

• Cairo
• Luxor
• Sharm El-Sheikh
• Hurghada
• Aswan
• Alexandria

Frequently asked questions about Dahab

What are the top-rated places to visit in Dahab?

The highest-rated places in our Dahab guide are Canyon Dive Site, Blue Hole Dahab, Assalah Mashraba Beachfront Strip, Eel Garden Reef Dahab, Bedouin Night Camp (Sinai Desert).

Where should I stay in Dahab?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Dahab: Mashraba & Lighthouse Area.

How do I get around Dahab?

Ways to get around Dahab covered in our guide: Bicycle, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Dahab?

Scams reported to us for Dahab include Blue Hole "Guide Fee" Pressure. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

Which airport is nearest to Dahab?

The nearest airport to Dahab has the code SSH.