Guide to Dahab
An independent travellers guide | Part 1YALLA! Lets start this guide with Diving!
We know a friendly, professional, independent dive school with over 20 years experience of offering high class, fun and family friendly dive holidays in the Red Sea.
This school offers an incredible deal for anyone who wants to become a professional PADI scuba diver – they offer up to 6 weeks FREE accommodation for anyone who wants to do their Dive Master training in Dahab, with FREE equipment hire thrown in!
What are you waiting for?
Thinking of visiting Dahab?
The Under Pressure Divers team have been in Dahab for many years now. Those of us who weren’t born locally made our way to Dahab, like a lot of people, because we had heard vague rumours of this chilled out paradise by the sea, with a unique relaxed lifestyle, and some incredible diving just off the beaches.
We weren’t wrong!
Since we rocked up Dahab has changed a lot but it still has that special something that makes it so unique!
The people and places we are recommending below grew up in Dahab alongside Under Pressure Divers. Like us they love and appreciate what makes Sinai such an amazing place and run their business accordingly. Put simply, they care about what they do and where they live.
You will get only quality, friendly and professional service from them all. Here you will find the best the town has to offer in terms of accommodation, eating out, desert safaris, quad biking and windsurfing, yoga experiences and all the other good stuff that’s available for you here in our jewel of a town.
Yalla! Lets go!
Red Rock Apartments
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Red Rock Apartments, Assalah Beach, Dahab
Let’s start with something super stylish!
For an unforgettable time in the magical town of Dahab, rent one of these three beautifully furnished boutique apartments set around an enormous infinity pool, and with the Red Sea literally right on your doorstep! The apartments are tastefully designed and furnished to the highest standards. These spacious two bedroom properties are fully air-conditioned with open plan living rooms, American kitchens, dining areas, two bedrooms and marble clad bathrooms.
Each apartment overlooks the stunning freeform infinity pool that’s just a couple of steps from your private balcony. Breathtaking panoramic views of the Red Sea and surrounding mountains can be seen from the roof terrace, where you can enjoy an evening sundowner (or three!) and relax in the roof top jacuzzi to soothe your weary muscles at the end of an energetic day.
Our guests can be assured of privacy and peace which is hard to find in larger apartment complexes and hotels in Dahab.
Bookings/Enquiries: (Rochelle) info@redrockapartmentsdahab.com
Tel: +447739595166 (UK) +201005206821 (EG)
SINAI SAFARI
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We really cannot recommend these guys too much! We have been on a LOT of desert safaris, both long and short, and the guys at Sinai Safari are simply the best. Friendly and highly efficient with an unrivalled knowledge of the land, Sinai Safari offer authentic and ecological Bedouin desert excursions from 1 to 14 days, tailor made to suit all budgets and needs.
Whether visiting the most famous locations and sites around South Sinai or taking you away from the crowds and off the beaten track, the Bedouin guides guarantee to offer the best desert experience possible.
Mail: info@sinai-safari.com,
Egypt mobile: (002) 01005289582 whatsapp: 0033630552233
THE KITCHEN
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01000 Dahab
Plus the food tastes great!
+20 109 595 9764
Dahab Community Friday Market
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Dahab
010 0506 3313
Marine Garden Vegan Restaurant
and Bedouin Camp
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DAHAB HORSE RIDING CLUB
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DISCOVER YOUR DEPTHS
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“I’ve been in Dahab over 14 years, teaching spirituality in and out of the water to hundreds of people via classical practices such as yoga and meditation, including teacher training, and the less obvious but equally powerful path of freediving.
Discover Your Depths was established as both a school and teaching philosophy after I set four world records in depth by applying spiritual principles rather than classic athletic training, to explore my potential. I was the deepest woman in the world for over six years, with a dive to 104m on one breath. Since then I have dedicated myself to sharing what I learned and helping others explore their potential through greater understanding and awareness of themselves, their minds, and our place, as humans, in nature.
DYD is not a regular freediving school. While we ensure freedivers are safe and help them develop their skills and technique where necessary, we are far more interested in supporting the inner journey, and guiding people in a process of greater self-awareness, leading towards happiness and freedom. All coaching is supported by yoga, meditation and pranayama practice.
Cairo Taxi Driver
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We all need a good driver in Cairo at some point. You really want someone safe and reliable with a good knowledge of the place, and I mean you REALLY want! – and believe me they are hard to find! Probably the craziest city in the world, at least for drivers, means you want someone like our guy. Good prices, no rip offs, reliable and a safe driver – with excellent references available.
+20 103 355 0338 or whats app at : 01033550338
All prices from Maadi, Cairo
01- Tow way daily (New Cairo) 200 LE
02- New Cairo 110 LE
03- Cairo Festival 120 LE
04- Nasr City 120 LE
05- Mokattam 100 LE
All prices from Maadi, Cairo
06- Tahrir Square 100 LE
07- Zamalek 110 LE
08- Mohandeseen 110 LE
09- Airport 200 LE
10- Airport 2 way 300 LE
All prices from Maadi, Cairo
11- Ain Sukhna 625 LE
12- El Fayoum 750 LE
13- Alexandria 950 LE
14- Marsa Matrouh 1500 LE
15- Sewa 2750 LE
16- El Gouna 1250 LE
All prices from Maadi, Cairo
17- Hurghada 1400 LE
18- Sahl Hasheesh 1500 LE
19- Makadi 1600 LE
20- Safaga 1700 LE
21- Sharm El Sheikh 1750 LE
22- Dahab 1850 LE
23- Ras Sadr 850 LE
Shisha House
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01000 Dahab
Good, hot, fresh coffee and fresh juices at any time. Great views over the bay and like all good Egyptian restaurants you can get anything from a choice of great food from steaks right though to pizzas, chicken, burgers, really good falafel and the best ice cream in Dahab; as well as big full meals at good prices.
Friendly and courteous staff, & GREAT SHISHA!
+20 101 824 8072
Dahab Dream Kites
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We do courses on differrent levels, from beginner to more advanced.”
+20 109 933 3408
Dahab Deli Hub
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Hells Kitchen – Dahab
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Lighthouse – Dahab
But hey! – Don’t just read about it, just come over and have a bite!