About Dahab

Dahab is a small town situated at the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is considered as one of the best diving destinations in Egypt.

Dahab consists of two villages : first the Bedouin village of Assalah is the southern half, with the business and administrative center of Dahab to the north. There are also many holiday villages that cater to visitors. Assalah is the most famous and developed part of Dahab.

Dahab means ‘gold’ in Arabic. In Sinai it means golden sands, turquoise sea and off-beat cafe life. It is a very well know tourist destination just because of the increased number of international hotel chains and establishment of other facilities. Apart from excellent hotel facilities, you can also afford less expensive housing in nearby villages or camps.

The famous Diving spot “Blue Hole” is just 5 miles from Dahab , it is the most attracting tourist destination in Dahab.