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Before you go
Your trip to Dahab.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Dahab – South Sinai Destination Dahab and Saint Catherine
How to get there
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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) Sharm El Sheikh · 95 km
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Rodoviária de Dahab Dahab · 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is about 95 km away, with taxis, transfers and buses. Dahab’s bus station, southwest of the centre, receives buses from Sharm el-Sheikh, Saint Catherine and Cairo.
How many days
Two days for the Blue Hole, the central reefs and an afternoon at the lagoon; with a third day, the hike to the protected area to the north. For dive courses or seasons, one week or more.
When to go
The water is fine for swimming any month. From autumn to spring the days are milder; at the height of summer the heat intensifies; winter nights call for a light jacket. There is wind almost every day.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The centre, the promenade and the reefs by the beach can be done on foot. For the Blue Hole, the lagoon and Saint Catherine there are taxis, Bedouin pickup rides and organised tours.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Dahab
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Morning
Blue Hole
Go early to the Blue Hole for snorkelling or diving on the reef edge before the crowds increase.
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Afternoon
Promenade and central reefs
Return to the centre, snorkel the reef in Mashraba Bay and finish at the Masbat promenade at sunset.
2 days in Dahab
Day 1
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All day
Blue Hole and Ras Abu Galum
Start at the Blue Hole and follow the coast on foot or by camel to Ras Abu Galum, with lunch at a Bedouin camp.
Day 2
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All day
Lagoon and reefs of Dahab
Spend the morning at the lagoon with a windsurfing or kitesurfing lesson, and the afternoon at the reefs by the promenade.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Dahab?
Snorkel and dive at the Blue Hole and the reefs by the beach, windsurf and kitesurf in the lagoon, hike or take a camel ride to Ras Abu Galum and climb Mount Sinai from Saint Catherine.
Is Dahab good for non-divers?
Yes. The corals in Mashraba Bay and the Blue Hole are a few meters from shore, reachable for people who only use a mask. There’s also the lagoon, the promenade and mountain trips.
How to get from Cairo to Dahab?
By plane to Sharm el-Sheikh and then by car or bus, about 95 km. There are also direct overnight buses from Cairo, via the road that goes through the Ahmed Hamdi tunnel and along the western Sinai coast.
What is the difference between Dahab and Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh is a resort city with an international airport and Ras Mohammed National Park. Dahab is smaller, with a seafront promenade of cafés, dive schools and simple guesthouses alongside beachfront hotels.