All You need to know..
Thanks for coming to this web-site. Here you will find extensive information about everything related to Sinai (Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, & Taba); a combination of informative text, photos and videos on the reality of south sinai. This site is grouped by location in South Sinai, with is further split into activities, diving, food & drink, shopping and nightlife. Don't forget to view or download our monthly digital edition. All About Sinai Holiday Handbook distributed in Sinai. It's got all you need to know to assist you in having the best of your holiday while in Sinai.
National Parks
There are four national parks in the area, which equally strike with their beauty. They are: Ras Muhammad, Abu Galoum, St. Catherin National Park and Nabq National Park. They present a perfect solution for those who want to explore the wild life of the area, observe the lifestyle of the Bedouin communities inhabiting most of these places or just enjoy the meditative peace of the area. Camping, land or boat cruising are just perfect in these national parks. Pay them a visit!
Arabic Lingo
COMMON EXPRESSIONS
Yes: naam, aywa
No: la
Perhaps: yemken
Possibly: mumken
Impossible: mesh mumken
Necessary: daruri
Please: men fadlak (m.) men fadlik (f.)
Thank you: shukran
Your Welcome Ahlan beka اهلاً بك
Sorry/Excuse Me: assef
Good Morning: sabah el-kheir صباح الخير
Belly Dancing Costumes
"Shake It, Baby…"Arising in the Middle East, belly dancing is much more than just shaking the tummy. In fact, when women belly dance, they use their entire body, including the head, hair, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, hips, bottoms, legs and feet.
Eating & Drinking
As a result of the fact that Sharm is a great mixture of people of all the possible nationalities, the cuisine in Sharm varies greatly: here you will be able to find traditional Egyptian dishes, at the same time this place also offers great sea food along with Italian cuisine, Russian, German, Chinese, Thai and Japanese. If the slogan ‘McDonald’s forever’ is for you, then you can also find it here. Fast food chains are located all over Naama Bay and Hadabah.
Water Sports
There is a variety of water sports in Sharm. You can enjoy them at your hotel beach or other beaches around town. Wake boarding, water skiing, wind and kite surfing are all available here.
Shark Observatory
In spite of its name Shark Observatory is not noted for sharks, however, in the past, it was possible to see sharks here just by looking down from the cliff top but with the advent of dive tourism and its attendant boat traffic, the sharks have mostly moved on.
Beneath the surface the towering cliffs continue at much the same angle to eventually fade into the deep blue sea and the dive really defines the term ‘blue water’. The reef face is especially contoured, with fissures, inlets and crevices to explore. Coral growth is good with lots of variety among both soft and stony species.
Friday Party @ Rush
An unique place where they serve an excellent meal in a palmtree garden next to a small swimmingpool. They play nice grooves and every Fridaynight there's a wicked party. You can find them up a small alley between the bridge and Tota.
Health & Insurance
For minor health complaints, a visit to a pharmacy is likely to be sufficient. Egyptian pharmacists are well trained and dispense a wide range of drugs, including many normally on prescription in Europe. If they feel you need a full diagnosis, they can usually recommend a doctor - sometimes working on the premises. Most doctors speak English or French. Pharmacies , found in every town, form the advance guard of Egypt's health service. Pharmacists usually speak English, and can dispense most drugs without a prescription.
