DAHAB experience

Meaning ‘gold’ in Arabic – a reference to the area’s sandy coastline. Dahab is the perfect base from which to explore some of Egypt’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling spots. A short walk or jeep ride will bring you to plenty of the Red Sea’s most memorable dive sites, and a boat can bring you within easy striking distance of the world-class reefs in nearby Ras Mohammed National Park.
|Predominantly a Bedouin enclave at its heart, Dahab is also the preferred base for organizing guided trekking and camel excursions into the interior deserts, as well as to the lofty heights of Mt Sinai. This former Bedouin fishing village is now a popular tourist destination—especially for serious windsurfers, who’ll find some of the best conditions in the world off Dahab’s beaches. Long known as a laid-back, backpacker-friendly town, Dahab is becoming more developed, yet retains a casual vibe. Dahab is also home to the Blue Hole and Canyon the internationally famous dive spots. In a nutshell between the untamed beaches, the marvels marine life and the exciting windsurfing, You will have a life time experience in Dahab.

DahabX always organise a free of charge pick up from Sharm El-Shiekh airport to our accommodation, hotels and hostels. We always strive to make your trip hustle free. However reaching Dahab is very easy an convenient if you want to travel around or arrive through alternative routes. Dahab is located on the edge of the Gulf of Aqaba, in Egypt’s far eastern Sinai Peninsula. Below are the best ways to get here.

By plane The closest airport is the Sharm El-Sheik international airport, located approximately 1-hour’s drive from Dahab. Travelers flying in from international destinations can often find direct flights, which avoids a layover in Cairo. There are multiple routes that goes through London, Zurich, istanbul and most of the major European travelling hubs.

By Car Dahab is also a popular destination for Israelis as well as other residents of the Middle East. As a result, many people drive to Dahab by crossing at the Egyptian border town of Taba.
By bus One of the cheapest ways to get to Dahab is to take advantage of Egypt’s cost-effective bus network. There are regular buses from Cairo to Dahab They cost 15-20 Euros but the journey is rather long and takes about 9 hours.

Our team will be always happy to organise your pick up or help you with any travel arrangement. Don't heristate to drop us an email on info@dahabx.org

The most traditional thing to do in Dahab is to relax. You might even get mislead that it is empty when you arrive because everyone is under the water, above water or in the mountains. However, It's one of the best places in the world to indulge this most exquisite sports and a lot of Dahab's reputation among travelers is based on that. There's also a great variety of options:

- Scuba diving
- Free diving

- Windsurfing

- Kite surfing

- Desert excursions

- Desert Trekking

- Rock Climbing

- Sandboarding

- Kayaking
- Stand up paddle board
- Meditation
- Yoga

- Horse back riding (& camel riding of course!)

- Quad bikes

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