How to get here ??
The nearest international airport is Sharm El Sheikh and you can get direct flights for less than £200 per person - check these sights for the latest offers: www.redseaflights.com, www.xl.com and www.thomsonfly.com.
If you choose to fly into Cairo getting to Dahab is fairly simple. Egypt Air, the national carrier, runs many flights between Cairo and Sharm (about 1 hour) and prices are very reasonable; check www.egyptair.com. An even cheaper option is the bus which should take about 8 hours to get to Dahab. If you would like a transfer from Sharm, from the bus station or the airport, we can arrange it for you for just £10 per person (minimum 2 people) but please give us at least 24 hours notice. The journey is just over an hour.
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About Dahab
Dahab is a small town on the south-west coast of the Sinai Peninsula. Inhabited by Bedouins for centuries, over the years it has transformed from a small isolated fishing village into something of an alternative travel destination. The crystal clear waters and golden sands of the Gulf of Aqaba are what makes Dahab special but it's the chilled out, relaxed atmosphere which distinguishes it from other Red Sea resorts. Unlike it's "bigger brother" Sharm you won't find endless rows of 5star hotels and sanitised boulevards here! With it's mix of palm trees, beach front living and picture-postcard views Dahab has managed to keep a simplicity that's lacking in many other Red Sea resorts.
Inexpensive food and drink from the many beach front restaurants along with cheap backpacker style accommodation are some of the things that made Dahab part of the traveller scene but it has so much more to offer. Camel trips into the desert with the local Bedouin, horse riding on the beach, and of course some of the best diving in the Red Sea are just a few of the things available to do.
As Dahab has matured as a travel destination it's amenities have also grown. There are numerous doctors clinics, pharmacies and a hospital. Also, of particular importance to divers, Dahab now has two hyperbaric recompression chambers not to mention the many shops ranging from the traditional bazaars selling t-shirts, spices and various souvenirs to the many internet cafes which keep people connected.
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Climate
The weather in Dahab is usually very dry. There is hardly any rain all year round (maybe once or twice a year).
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Accommodation
Oricana Hotel, which has been recently opened, spreads along the main road, at the southern end of Dahab, lying in an ideal, quiet part and far away from the crowded mass, coming straight from the heart of the village with its entertainment and colourful bazaars.
The natural beauty of the resort, as well as its simplicity is reflected in the classic architectural style, offering you total sensual indulgence and the feeling of complete escape from the busy world.
Our friendly staff and management will gladly help you in this respect.
For more information about the Accommodation and prices, click here.
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Passport & Visas
For most nationalities*, a 30 day tourist visa can be obtained upon arrival at any of the major points of entry for 15$ US. You will need a valid passport, ideally with at least 6 months left. When entering from Israel at the Taba crossing you may elect to have a free 14 day stamp instead of a visa. Beware! This only allows limited travel in Sinai and does not extend far enough to cover diving in Ras Mohammad National Park or trips to The Thistlegorm.
*Notable exceptions include all African nations, Russia, India & Pakistan. These and other nationalities must obtain a visa before they travel. For more information, try the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website in the Travel Links section.
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Currency & Money
The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound(LE), the LE is for "Livre Egyptiene". The currency exchange rate is currently around 11 LE to £1 or 7.5 LE to €1,- and 5.7 LE to $1,-, but it does vary.
For the latest exchange rates click www.xe.com.
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Activities
With so many things to do in Dahab it's difficult to know where to start. Of course the diving is top of the list for most people who come. Some of the other things that you can do while you're here include windsurfing, free-diving, rock climbing, yoga, camel safaris into the desert, quad biking, playing pool, snorkelling/swimming in the sea and of course sun-bathing.
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Travel Links
- www.oricanahotel.com
- www.redseaflights.com
- www.xl.com
- www.thomsonfly.com
- www.egyptair.com
- www.mfa.gov.eg/MFA_Portal/en-GB/Services/Rules+and+Regulations
- www.tdi-middleeast.com