For many an intrepid diver making their way through the legendary scuba spots of the Sinai Peninsula, Dahab is perhaps the most-coveted mecca of them all. This small Bedouin coastal town by the Red Sea offers easy access to many of the best underwater descents in the world, from the glassfish-laden Fishbowl, to deep Gabr el Bint, filled with colourful corals and spindly gorgonians to boot. And of course, no Dahab scuba guide could possibly forget the legendary Blue Hole, arguably the most notorious dive site on the planet!
Dahab’s most famous draw aside, this pretty little town still wallows in its laid-back character, hosting plenty of hippies, backpackers and New Age types that come in search raw beauty and deserted beaches away from bustling Sharm el-Sheikh in the south. To them all, Dahab tour guides bring desert excursions to Bedouin tribal villages, trekking through the Sinai backcountry, Chi Gong, spiritual healing centres and yoga courses to boot, not to mention breath-taking sand stretches like those found arching their way along beautiful Masbat Bay nearby.