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Al Mustafa Mosque

The Al Mustafa Mosque is the largest in Sharm El Sheikh. It is located close to Naama bay on Al Rewaysat Road. The signature features of the mosque are its two tall standing minarets and a huge dome made of carved stone. The mosque's exterior is lit up with white lights giving it a mesmerising night view. The mosque has a beautiful porch with a front-facing fountain. The inside is decorated with lanterns, gold embellishments, and Arabic calligraphy. The ceilings are adorned with glass art and low-hanging chandeliers. Read More

The Al Sahaba Mosque is the second-largest mosque in Sharm El Sheikh. It is the central attraction of the old market in the Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh region. The mosque is built with beautiful minarets, high ceilings, and ornate gold domes. At a glance, it resembles a magnificent palace with extravagant architecture, an open courtyard with fountains, and a staircase leading to the entrance. It comprises a cultural centre, two floors, and a library. The interiors are decorated with gold embellishments and Arabic calligraphy bordering the high ends of the wall. Right across the mosque is a cafe with a waterfall built on a stone hill with carved staircases. The Egyptian architect Fouad Tawfik Hafez designed the palace. The construction work started as early as 2008. The mosque has an exquisite night view with its golden reflections and lights. Read More

The notoriously famous Blue Hole diving site is one of the most dangerous diving sites across the peninsula. It is a deep natural sinkhole surrounded by a vertical coral reef wall. It is located at a 10km distance from Dahab on the red sea coast. The site is famous for snorkelling and diving within its crystal-clear waters. It gets the name due to a natural arch located deep within the diving site, resembling a blue hole. This arch is a dangerous zone for recreational divers without professional equipment resulting in several deaths over the years. The snorkelling and recreational diving areas are perfectly safe for travellers. There are several sea-facing restaurants specialising in seafood and local cuisine. A divers memorial is located close to the blue hole diving site. Travellers can enjoy other attractions in Dahab, such as kitesurfing, hiking, rock climbing, and more. Read More

Desert camel ride is a much-coveted activity in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. The tours can last anywhere from three hours to half a day depending on the package you choose. These tours will take you through the dune-filled sands of the Sinai Desert. You can even combine your camel ride tour with other activities like a quad bike ride, a Bedouin dinner, enjoy a belly dancing and fire breathing show, camping under the night sky, and stargazing through a high-powered telescope. Most of the companies offering desert camel ride tours in Sharm-el-Sheikh will provide hotel pickup. While riding the camel, it is crucial that you listen to your guide and do not make unreasonable requests such as asking to change the tour route or attempting to handle the animal by yourself. Read More

Hollywood Sharm El Sheikh is an amusement park, resort, and entertainment centre located on Peace Road in the El-Salam district. The central attraction here is the magnificent fountain show built inside a small lake with paddle boating. Jurassic amusement is popular among kids for its adventure rides, merry-go-round, and go-karting. There is also a 7D cinema in the centre. A beautiful crossing bridge is built over the fountain lake. The entertainment centre is constructed in an Arabic architectural style with domes and minarets. Right across the fountain show is a staging arena for live events such as dance, music, cultural performances, and fire shows. Click photographs with life-sized statues of gorillas, dinosaurs, and ghost riders within the amusement park and the resort. Multiple Bistros, cafes, restaurants, and coffee shops are throughout the centre. Read More

Naama bay comprises two main areas, a beach area and a promenade complex with shops and restaurants. It is located near El Salam Road in Sharm El Sheikh. It is visited for diving safaris, snorkelling with fish, or chilling under umbrellas by the beach. The pedestrian walkway, known as the El Salam promenade road, is built right behind the beach for a breezy stroll or shopping experience. The Naama beach area is adorned with palm trees and is divided into private sections owned by the sea-facing hotels. Restaurants, cafes, seafood shops, and fast food chains are located throughout the area. Naama Bay is well-known for its vibrant nightlife with a selection of clubs and open lounges. Supermarkets and souq-styled shops selling antiques, souvenirs, Arabic oils, and perfumes are also popular. The Ras Mohammed National Park and Al Mustafa Mosque are a few minutes' ride from Naama Bay. Read More

The Sharm El Sheikh old market is a vibrant souq-style marketplace located in the Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh region. The central attraction of the market is the El Sahaba Mosque. The old market itself is filled with shops selling souvenirs, food, groceries, clothes, jewellery, and more. You can find Lampshades, lanterns, Arabic perfumes, oils, and local delicacies such as fruits and nuts. The mosque, which resembles an ancient palace, is built with beautiful minarets, high ceilings, and ornate gold domes. Adjacent to the mosque is a beautiful stone mountain with cut-in staircases and a cafe with a built-in waterfall. Several bars and restaurants across the market specialise in seafood, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Tour the market through camel rides offered at several spots. Read More

The Ras Mohammed National Park is Egypt's first national park and marine reserve. It is located on the Sinai Peninsula, 12 kilometres from Sharm El Sheikh city. The National park is spread over a vast desert with sand dunes, mountains, and valleys overlooking the exquisite red sea reef. Visitors can enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving amongst the red sea's natural reefs and aquatic animals. Swim amongst starfishes, sea urchins, squids, crustaceans, sharks and beautiful coral reefs. The Stonehenge-like entry gate called the “gate of Allah” is an architectural wonder. The national park comprises two beautiful lakes. The magic lake is marked by its crystal clear waters, and the shallow salt lake, as the name suggests is filled with naturally crystalized salt. Earthquake cracks which have turned into underwater caves are throughout the park. Overnight camping is also popular near the small mangrove forest. The park was created to preserve coral reefs and marine life, and it also has a shark observatory and Eel garden. Read More

Referred to as ‘Golden Beach’ on maps but Ras Um Sid Beach by the locals, the waters are known for their crystal-clear clarity and vibrant coral reefs with giant clams that dress the waterfront, a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. You can soak up the sun whilst enjoying the natural cliffs and high surrounding mountains. Spot the regal angelfish, red sea bannerfish, and parrotfish up close during your dive. The beach is surrounded by Red sea resort hotels and individual bungalows. Don’t fret over lounges, sun beds, and umbrellas since many are available and a few shops sell them too. If you want to travel from the beach to the red sea area, there’s a staircase to walk down. Several restaurants and cafes near the beach offer a range of dining options, from quick bites to full meals. Read More

Saint Catherine's Monastery

St. Catherine’s monastery is a renowned UNESCO world heritage site. The ancient pilgrimage exists at the foot of the mountain in Saint Catherine town, Sinai Peninsula. The Oldest inhabited monastery and library in the world, it is home to texts and manuscripts in some of the most ancient languages in the world. A small museum inside the monastery houses some displays from its large collection of Christian artwork, including mosaics and religious paintings dating back to the 5th century. The monastery was established in 565 AD in the Byzantine Era and is named after Princess Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian Saint and martyr. The ancient Monastery is home to the Burning Bush, which is believed to be the site where Moses saw God and the host of the well where Moses first met his wife. After visiting the monastery, travellers can hike Mount Sinai, which is believed to be the holy site where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Travellers can also stay overnight at one of the guesthouses near the monastery. Read More