Dahab is a beautiful town on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, located approximately 90 kms northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh. Formerly a Bedouin fishing village, Dahab is now considered to be one of Sinai’s most treasured diving destinations. It is served by Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport.
Most of Dahab’s beaches are suitable for coral dives and have lately become quite attractive for divers worldwide. For example, Ras Abu Gallum (nature reserve and a diving area) Blue Hole, Three Pools, The Kanoun and Coral Island, are now seen as some of the world’s most sought after dive spots.
Surrounded by some dry valleys and inhabited by local tribes with distinct ancient bedouin heritage, the town of Dahab itself is built on an alluvial fan overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba.