Dahab is a small town on the south-west coast of the Sinai Peninsula. Inhabited by Bedouins for centuries, over the years it has transformed from a small isolated fishing village into something of an alternative travel destination. The crystal clear waters and golden sands of the Gulf of Aqaba are what makes Dahab special but it's the chilled out, relaxed atmosphere which distinguishes it from other Red Sea resorts. Unlike the "bigger brother" Sharm you won't find endless rows of 5*- hotels and sanitized boulevards here! With its mix of palm trees, beach front living and picture-postcard views Dahab has managed to keep a simplicity that's lacking in many other Red Sea resorts.


Inexpensive food and drinks from the many beach front restaurants along with cheap backpacker style accommodation are some of the things that made Dahab part of the traveler’s scene but it has so much more to offer. Camel trips into the desert with the local Bedouins, horse riding on the beach, and of course some of the best diving in the Red Sea are just a few of the things available to do.


As Dahab has matured as a travel destination its amenities have also grown. There are numerous doctors, clinics, pharmacies and a hospital. Also, of particular importance to divers, Dahab now has two hyperbaric recompression chambers. And of course there are a lot of shops ranging from the traditional bazaars selling t-shirts, spices and various souvenirs. In one of the uncountable internet-cafes people can be kept connected.