Dive/Snorkel the Blue Hole
North Dahab 4 hrs
Explore the iconic underwater sinkhole, a world-renowned dive site.
Where to stay
Hotels in Dahab
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At a glance
Climate
Arid
Languages
Arabic and English
Local currency
EGP
(EGP)
Local time
(GMT+3)
Ideal trip length
4–10 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Mashraba
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Expected for services
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
60 · Moderate
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Ful Medames
Koshary
Shawarma
Fresh Seafood
When to visit Dahab
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: March, April, November
Busiest: Oct-Apr
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Jan85
Mild, sunny
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Feb85
Mild, sunny
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Mar90
Warm, pleasant
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Apr90
Warm, pleasant
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May75
Hot, sunny
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Jun60
Very hot
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Jul55
Extremely hot
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Aug50
Extremely hot
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Sept70
Hot, easing
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Oct85
Warm, ideal
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Nov90
Pleasant, sunny
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Dec85
Mild, sunny
Things to do in Dahab
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Snorkel at Three Pools
South Dahab 3 hrs
Discover vibrant coral gardens and marine life in shallow, calm waters.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Quad Biking in the Desert
Desert outskirts 2 hrs
Thrill through the desert landscape on an exhilarating quad bike tour.
Try Windsurfing or Kitesurfing
Lagoon 3 hrs
Harness the wind on Dahab's excellent flat-water lagoons.
Best in the evening
2 places
Hike Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery
Day Trip 12 hrs
Embark on a spiritual journey to the summit and visit an ancient monastery.
Experience a Bedouin Desert Dinner
Desert outskirts 4 hrs
Enjoy traditional food and hospitality under a star-filled desert sky.
Any time of day
2 places
Explore Lighthouse Reef
Mashraba 3 hrs
Easy access for beginners to discover diverse marine life right from the beach.
Join a Yoga or Wellness Retreat
Various
Find inner peace and rejuvenation with various yoga and meditation offerings.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Dahab
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
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Glass Bottom Boat Trip in Dahab
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Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour
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Mount Sinai Sunrise and St. Catherine's Monastery Trip from Dahab
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Discover the colorfed canyon trip in Dahab
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4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab
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Colored Canyon Jeep Safari from Sharm El Sheikh Port
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Quad Bike Trip to Wadi Gunai from Dahab
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Astronomy and Bedouin Culture group Tour in sharm with Pickup
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Practical ratings
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Near Dahab
Straight-line distance from the centre of Dahab.
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