Dahab Travel Blog — Guides, Tips & Advice

It is the deadliest dive site on Earth. Why people keep dying — and how to dive it safely.

Real numbers from 30 days. Hostel, food, diving, beer — what you actually spend in Dahab now.

Two Red Sea towns, 90km apart, two completely different trips. Which is right for you.

Bus, plane, private taxi or self-drive — every way to make the 550km journey, with real 2026 prices.

2,285m mountain. 3am bus. The most-asked-about overnight trip in South Sinai, with everything they don't tell you.

Dahab is 2km of seafront split into 4 very different neighbourhoods. Pick the right one before you book.

20+ dive centres compared — courses, prices, who they suit, and red flags to walk away from.

Why Dahab is one of the best kitesurfing spots on the Red Sea — wind seasons, schools, what it costs.

Month-by-month breakdown of temperatures, water conditions, wind and when to come for diving vs kitesurfing.

All options for the 90-minute journey from Sharm airport to Dahab. Current prices and what to expect.

Current safety situation, solo travel, women's safety, diving risks and what government advisories actually say.

Area guide covering Mashraba, Assalah and the Lighthouse area. Walking distances and transport.

The Arch, fatality statistics, snorkeling from shore, seasonal conditions and what to bring.

When to go for diving, kitesurfing, mild weather or budget travel. Trade-offs explained.

The honest truth about Dahab nightlife — what it is, what it isn't, and where to go.