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Dahab the city
Dahab, which means 'gold' in Arabic, owes its name to its beautiful golden beaches. One could also say it was a former gold mine for hippies. Dahab was the flower-power resort of the 1970s. This relaxed atmosphere can be found today in the form of hospitable 'locals', a beautiful mountainous area and a beautiful center where you can relax with a water pipe.
Today Dahab has become a popular destination for divers. Just outside the city you will find the famous 'Blue Hole' and the Napoleon Reef. With a surfboard you can also enjoy the waves of the Red Sea, because Dahab is an absolute surfing spot.
Behind the golden sandy beach we find colorful houses and an extensive palm forest. There are also plenty of restaurants that will help you with delicious seafood. Enjoy your meal as the sun sets and then visit one of the dance halls in Dahab. Because of its many low-budget hotels and relatively cheap restaurants, Dahab is also ideal for backpackers.
Today Dahab has become a popular destination for divers. Just outside the city you will find the famous 'Blue Hole' and the Napoleon Reef. With a surfboard you can also enjoy the waves of the Red Sea, because Dahab is an absolute surfing spot.
Behind the golden sandy beach we find colorful houses and an extensive palm forest. There are also plenty of restaurants that will help you with delicious seafood. Enjoy your meal as the sun sets and then visit one of the dance halls in Dahab. Because of its many low-budget hotels and relatively cheap restaurants, Dahab is also ideal for backpackers.
The Locals
Today, many Bedouins in Sinai have changed their traditional existence to a modern way of life. Yet the Bedouin culture still survives in Sinai.
Bedu, means "dweller of the desert," and usually refers to the nomads who live in Arabia, the Negev, and Sinai. For most people, the word "desert" conjures up a fairytale image of caravans with camels and mysterious people. In the past, this image was not far from the truth. On the vast plains of Sinai, Bedouins traveled from oasis to oasis by camel. The majority of Bedouins are descended from Sinai tribes that migrated from the Arabian Peninsula between the 14th and 18th centuries.
Bedu, means "dweller of the desert," and usually refers to the nomads who live in Arabia, the Negev, and Sinai. For most people, the word "desert" conjures up a fairytale image of caravans with camels and mysterious people. In the past, this image was not far from the truth. On the vast plains of Sinai, Bedouins traveled from oasis to oasis by camel. The majority of Bedouins are descended from Sinai tribes that migrated from the Arabian Peninsula between the 14th and 18th centuries.
Diving in Dahab
Dahab offers great diving opportunities and is especially world famous for the Blue Hole. The Dahab dive spots mainly consist of gently sloping coral reef and shallow coral gardens. Most dive sites are easily accessible, making Dahab a perfect place to learn to dive.
The Desert
There is no comparison between the desert in Sinai and the western desert of Egypt like in Siwa Oasis. It is undeniable that the mountainous terrain of Sinai and Dahab has its own charm. Taking camel treks in the desert or visiting a Bedouin camp for dinner is always an entrancing experience. Take a jeep excursion to get in touch with the rough nature of the desert, climbing up and down sand dunes and rock mountains.
Dahab activities
Dahab, which means 'gold' in Arabic, owes its name to its beautiful golden-yellow beaches. One could also say that it was once a goldmine for hippies. In fact, Dahab was the flower-power destination of the 1970s. Today, this relaxed atmosphere can still be found in the form of welcoming locals, a stunning mountainous landscape, and a lovely town center where you can unwind with a water pipe.
Dahab essentially consists of two villages: the Bedouin village of Assalah in the south and the commercial part in the center. It's about an hour's drive to Sharm el Sheikh by car.
Dahab essentially consists of two villages: the Bedouin village of Assalah in the south and the commercial part in the center. It's about an hour's drive to Sharm el Sheikh by car.