With glistening golden beaches, peaceful lagoon, breathtaking Sinai Mountain views and a unique laid-back atmosphere oozing a strong local flavour, Dahab, Egypt, is a year round playground for leisure and recreational activities in the midst of awe-inspiring surroundings.

The charming seaside town of Dahab, and in particular the tourist district of Assalah, offers great supermarkets, a plethora of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and vibrant evening entertainment in typical local style. Stroll along the lively promenade lined with diving clubs and adorned with swaying palm trees, peruse the myriad of interesting bazaars and markets selling traditional Bedouin handicrafts and aromatic spices or just sit back with sundowners and soak up the extraordinary ambiance while you absorb the spectacular sunsets. Dahab’s accommodation options include private apartments, fabulous resorts overlooking the magnificent coastline of the Red Sea and turquoise lagoon setting, to economical Bedouin tourist camps which are ideal for diving groups.

The awesome lagoon provide the perfect wind and kite surfing conditions while the enthralling diving spots, such as the famous Blue Hole, will captivate scuba divers and snorkelers visual senses. Easily reachable from Dahab are the jaw-dropping Coloured Canyon, St Katherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai to explore. Part of the pleasure of excursions to the desert, either on horseback, jeep or quad-bike, is interacting with the locals while having a traditional Bedouin meal at the various oases. Stretch out on the pristine beaches and let the sunrays caress your skin, enjoy a leisurely camel ride along the shores or enjoy boat trips.

Dahab is undeniably worthy of its Arabic name meaning gold; it is a place where you can relent to blissful relaxation surrounded by a mind-blowing environment that will capture your heart leaving you with golden memories of an unbelievable seaside escape.