- The village of Dahab is located on the Sinai Peninsula.village de dahab image by piccaya from Fotolia.com
Dahab, Egypt, is located on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba, on the Sinai Peninsula. Dahab is beloved by travelers for its Bedouin hospitality, windsurfing, diving and snorkeling. There are two distinct sections to the town: the village area of Assalah, which has a laid-back Bohemian atmosphere, and the main business and administrative district to the north. Dahab, which means "gold" in Arabic, offers several choices for hostel lodging. - Hostel keepers in Dahab will gladly arrange camel safaris.camels image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
Dahab Dorms is the hostel located within the larger Red Sea Relax resort. Those who stay in its three six-bed rooms enjoy free Wi-Fi, individual lighting and storage, free breakfast, and use of all resort facilities. Those facilities include a dive center, safari planning, restaurant, pool, currency exchange and more. The Red Sea Relax folks refer to Dahab as the "Red Sea Riviera" and their establishment as the "Lighthouse Hilton." The Dahab Dorms won "Best Hostel in Africa" from Hostelworld.com in 2009 and 2010.
Red Sea Relax Resort
PO Box 78
Lighthouse Street
Dahab, South Sinai
Dahab, Egypt
+20 (0) 69 3641 309
red-sea-relax.com - Penguin Village strives to blend "the heritage and hospitality of the Middle East with the convenience and professionalism of the West." They offer tour and safari opportunities by Jeep, camel, or boat, as prearranged package deals or customized to fit your itinerary of choice, and they'll welcome you with a free tour of the city. There is a dive center on the premises. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, currency exchange, a restaurant and lounge, rooms with mountain and ocean views, wake-up calls and laundry service are among the available amenities.
Dahab
South Sinai
P.O. Box 13
Egypt
+20-693641047
penguindahab.com - Seven Heaven Hotel and Divers Down Under is a family-run establishment that advertises "the warmest welcome in all of Egypt" and offers clean, functional accommodations at a good price. They offer hostel space in bungalows and huts, a dive center, and safari planning. Guest kitchen, cable TV, air conditioning, free breakfast, library, Wi-Fi, library and restaurant are also available.
Seven Heaven Hotel
Dahab, Egypt
+20 69 364 0080
7heavenhotel.com
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