Dahab is this hidden gem in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula that offers a rare experience of thrill, relaxation, and authentic local charm. It is a must-visit destination.
Dahab is a paradise known for its world-famous snorkeling and diving sites, such as the Blue Hole, Three Pools, and Eel Garden, as well as its stunning natural attractions like the Colored Canyon, White Canyon, and Wadi El Tawala, which can be explored on unforgettable desert safari tours—prepare for the best activities ever.
Explore Top Global Diving/Snorkeling Sites in Dahab.
Swim through tunnels and observe tough corals, lionfish, and nudibranchs in the Canyon—it features an underwater tunnel you can dive through.
Additionally, colorful corals, scorpionfish, turtles, and excellent visibility with easy access right off Dahab’s promenade make Lighthouse Reef a perfect experience.
Eel Garden gives you the chance to dive/snorkel amid giant colonies of garden eels swaying in the sand with sandy slopes, ribbon eels, glassfish, and blue-spotted rays.
While the Three Pools are those three natural coral pools near the shore with table corals, butterflyfish, and anemones.
You can also meet stunning topography, coral pinnacles, and schools of snapper in a maze-like coral garden in the Islands.
Near the south of Dahab, you can snorkel peacefully amid Coral gardens, moray eels, parrotfish, and occasional turtles in the Moray Garden & Golden Blocks.
Strut on a camel back or sail relaxingly by boat to the north of Dahab, part of a protected reserve, arriving at the charm of Abu Galum, where you can swim amid pristine corals teeming with rare sea creatures, untouched by crowds, with incredible clarity.
For diving and snorkeling amid the amazement of the octopuses, Spanish dancers, and bioluminescence, Bonus is an ideal diving site.
Welcome to the most famous diving site in the world, The Blue Hole, a deep vertical sinkhole where you enjoy a dramatic drop-off, the "Arch," and vibrant marine life.
Unique Activities Out of the Water in Dahab!
Go on a Desert Safari to explore unforgettable natural sightseeing, like the Colored Canyon—there you feel like red, orange, yellow, purple, and gold waves with 40 meters high very narrow passageways surrounding you; it is one of nature's marvels.
Visit also the White Canyon, which is carved into white limestone rock, giving it a glowing, almost magical appearance—especially when the sun reflects off the surfaces.
Head to the Lagoon for sunset, or climb nearby mountains for a sunrise view. A Mount Sinai trip from Dahab is also possible for an epic sunrise adventure.
Arrive at the Beduin village to enjoy a joyful and amazing atmosphere, spending an unbelievable amount of time immersed in the unique culture under a clear sky filled with bright stars. You can also savor a local BBQ dinner and traditional Bedouin drinks to fully relish the experience, which includes wandering the desert on the back of a camel and exploring the dazzling desert landscape by quad bike.
Take part in beach yoga or spiritual retreats with many eco-lodges and studios offering daily classes.
Stroll the Dahab Promenade (Masbat Area) and enjoy cafes, bazaars, and handmade crafts, besides fresh seafood. Beautiful views of the sea and mountains.
Dahab isn’t just a destination—it’s a unique feeling and a place for comfort where you come to breathe deeply, explore wildly, and leave with a heart full of memories.
