Discover Dahab,
Egypt's Hidden Gem

World-class diving, endless sun, the famous Blue Hole — and a laid-back soul that keeps people coming back forever.

🤿 World-Class Diving 🪁 Kitesurfing Capital 🌀 The Blue Hole 🏖️ Red Sea Beaches
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Dahab in Numbers

A small town with an outsized personality — and everything you need for an unforgettable trip.

20+
Dive Sites
130m
Blue Hole Depth
330
Sunny Days/Year
$8
Dorm Bed From
27°C
Peak Water Temp
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Hot Right Now in Dahab
The spots everyone's talking about this season.
Blue Hole Dahab snorkeling
Must See
The Blue Hole
World's most famous dive site — 130m deep, free to snorkel
 Kitesurfing Dahab Blue Lagoon
Water Sport
Kitesurfing at Blue Lagoon
Lessons from $50/hr
 Scuba diving Red Sea Dahab
Diving
Red Sea Scuba Diving
Open Water from $230
 Sinai desert camping stargazing
Adventure
Sinai Desert Camping
Stars like nowhere else on Earth
 Food in Dahab Egypt restaurants
Food
Dahab's Best Restaurants
Fresh seafood from $1.20
 Snorkeling Red Sea coral reef
Snorkeling
Reef Snorkeling
No cert needed — gear rental $5
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What to Do in Dahab
From underwater adventures to desert nights under the stars.
Scuba diving
🤿
Scuba Diving
20+ dive sites
 Snorkeling
🐠
Snorkeling
Free entry, gear $5
 Kitesurfing
🪁
Kitesurfing
Lessons from $50
 Desert camping
⭐
Desert Camping
Bedouin stargazing
 Yoga retreat
🧘
Yoga Retreats
Classes from $10
 Blue Hole
🌀
The Blue Hole
130m deep, free entry
 Windsurfing
🏄
Windsurfing
Rental from $30/hr
 Dahab nightlife
🌙
Nightlife
Shisha & beach bars
"Dahab is the kind of place where you plan to stay three days and end up staying three weeks. The Blue Hole, the food, the people — it just gets under your skin."
— Traveller review, 2026
Where to Eat
Top Restaurants in Dahab
Real addresses, real prices — no guesswork.
Nirvana Restaurant Dahab
Nirvana Restaurant
$$
Egyptian · Seafood · Beachfront
Panoramic Red Sea views, fresh grilled seafood and mezze. The classic Dahab sunset dining experience.
📍 Mashraba Waterfront  ·  🕐 10:00–23:00
The Funny Mummy restaurant Dahab
The Funny Mummy
$$
International · Pizza · Bar
Dahab's most famous expat hangout. Wood-fired pizza, great cocktails, shisha terrace and regular live events.
📍 Mashraba  ·  🕐 08:00–23:30
Leila Restaurant Egyptian food Dahab
Leila Restaurant
$
Egyptian · Local · Authentic
The most beloved local spot. Kofta, falafel, grilled fish at unbeatable prices. Go where the locals eat.
📍 Assalah  ·  🕐 09:00–22:00  ·  💰 From 60 EGP
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Where to Stay
Best Places to Stay in Dahab
From $8 dorm beds to boutique beachfront hotels.
Nesima Resort Dahab
Nesima Resort
$$$
Resort · Beach · Dive Center
Dahab's best resort. Private beach, pool, PADI dive center and top restaurant all on site.
📍 Mashraba  ·  💰 From $80/night
Beit Sinai boutique hotel Dahab
Beit Sinai
$$
Boutique · Rooftop · Sea Views
Stunning boutique with traditional Sinai architecture. Rooftop views, individual rooms, breakfast included.
📍 Mashraba  ·  💰 From $55/night
Bedouin Backpackers hostel Dahab
Bedouin Backpackers
$
Hostel · Social · Rooftop
Most popular backpacker hostel. Rooftop with Red Sea views, dive discounts, great vibe.
📍 Assalah  ·  💰 Dorm from $9/night
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World-Class Diving

Dahab Has 20+ Dive Sites —
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We built the only side-by-side comparison of every dive centre in Dahab. Prices, certs, specialties — before you commit to a course.

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Guides
Plan Your Trip
Honest, up-to-date guides written for travellers — not search engines.
Dahab beach weather
Weather
Dahab Egypt Weather — Monthly Guide & Best Time to Visit
Month-by-month: temps, wind, water. When to go for diving vs kitesurfing.
Road trip Egypt Sinai
Getting There
Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab — Bus, Taxi & Transfer 2026
Every option, with prices. From $1 shared taxi to $30 private transfer.
Dahab Egypt safe travel
Safety
Is Dahab Safe? — Honest 2026 Safety Guide
Solo travel, women's safety, the Blue Hole risk, and what advisories actually say.
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Location

Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt

90 minutes from Sharm El Sheikh Airport · On the Red Sea coast

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