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Dahab
This pearl of the gulf actually consists of two villages,
the Bedouin village of Assalah is the southern half, with
the business and administrative center of Dahab to the
north. There are also clusters of holiday villages that
cater to affluent visitors.
Assalah is the most developed part of Dahab, 2,5 miles up
the coat from downtown. Historically, most visitors to Dahab
have been backpackers traveling independently and staying in
the hostels in this area. It is a sprawling conglomeration
of palm trees, shops, campgrounds, hotels, bars and
restaurants that lie along the shore of Ghazala Bay. Assalah
has a distictly bohemian feel. Less laid back, but still
relaxed, is the area just south along El-Qura Bay. Here,
upscale luxury holiday villages and dive centers attract a
very different clientele.
Dahab means 'gold' in Arabic. In Sinai it means golden
sands, turquoise sea and off-beat cafe life. It is a focus
of tourism development, with swaying palms, fine sand and
wonderful snorkeling opportunities. Dahab has excellent
hotel accommodations, but also affords less expensive
housing in the village, or camping. About 5 miles from town
is the famous Blue Hole, for diving. Towards the Israeli
border is the Island of Coral, where the Crusaders built a
fort. The remains can still be seen.
Dahab was originally a Bedouin fishing village that today is
world-renowned for its windsurfing, because of the reliable
winds that provide outstanding flat water conditions.
However, there are many reefs immediately adjacent to the
waterfront hotels, so scuba diving and snorkeling are also
very popular sports, especially considering the nearby Blue
Hole.
One of the main attractions of Dahab are the unique
on-the-ground restaurants, a mixture of Hippie and Bedouin
styles developed over several decades. Large cushions and
low tables are placed next to the sea, and decorated with
colorful cloths. Most of these restaurants have fish stalls
in front, where one can pick the fish of one's choice and
have it prepared according to one's wishes. The menus are
delicious, quite affordable, but a bit above the price level
of the average Egyptian restaurant. After finishing one's
food, onejust lean back in the cushions and rest for as long
as you wish.
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