Location:

Formerly a Bedouin fishing village, Dahab is situated between Sinai’s mountainous landscape and the Red Sea’s prestigious shoreline, about 80 kilometers northeast of Sharm El Shiekh.

Overview:

It is globally recognized as a splendid setting for windsurfing, owing it to its natural atmosphere of its reliable winds and flat water conditions in. A small bay in Dahab , known as Baby Bay, which is eminent for freestyle windsurfing, because of the formidable conditions provided by strong winds and wavy seas.

Other popular and common activities in Dahab, includes scuba diving and snorkeling due to the exotic reef adjacent to waterfront hotel, in addition to the BlueHotel and Canyon , that are internationally known as premium diving sites. There are also camels, horse, jeep and quad bike safaris either parallel to the sea-shore or amidst the valleys in the area.
Dahab, as a name, came from the Arabic word for gold. It is believed that this region acquired from the fine yellow sand coating its pristine shoreline and it is expected that soon the name “Dahab” will refer to the wealth , since the continues increase of tourism is generating for the once small Bedouin village.

Dahab’s main city developed conglomeration of campgrounds, hotels, shops, restaurants, and bars that lies along the sea-shore. A few miles south of Dahab, lies the beautiful adventurous spots of Qnai El Rayan and Qnai El Atschan valleys.
Dahab is an inspirstional place nestles between Sinai’s mountains and the Red Sea. It is similar to tapestry woven from the combination of the local Bedouin culture, charming landscape, gorgeous mountain and sea views.


How to reach it?

By air :-

There is no international Airport at Dahab you can arrive at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport or Taba International Airport (summer only) as it is reachable from every where by air. As well you can arrive at Cairo International Airport & then transferred by bus or domestic flight to Sharm or Taba.
Our staff can assist you to book a ticket or reach the bus station to go to Dahab. Incase you need a private air-conditioned vehicle, Memphis Tours can arrange that for you.

By bus :-

There is more than one bus direct from Cairo to Sharm every day and then to Dahab.

Reference:
“Best of Egypt” volume III