About Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt's premier Red Sea resort — world-class diving at Ras Muhammad and Tiran, all-inclusive beach resorts, Mount Sinai sunrise, and the Sinai desert — affordable luxury for Gulf visitors.
Highlights
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World-Class Diving
Ras Muhammad, Tiran, Blue Hole — some of the best diving on Earth.
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Naama Bay Beach
Main resort strip — beach, dining, and nightlife.
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Mount Sinai Sunrise
Climb the 3,750 Steps of Repentance for a sacred sunrise at 2,285m.
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Sinai Desert Safari
Quad biking, camel rides, and Bedouin dinner under the stars.
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Affordable Luxury
Five-star all-inclusive from $50-100/night — incredible value.
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Key Facts
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Currency
- EGP
- Airport
SSH
✈️ Travel Information — Sharm El Sheikh
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Climate: Hot desert — year-round sunshine, warm winters
Safe
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EGP
Currency
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EGP
Symbol
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220
Voltage
🏛️ Top Attractions in Sharm El Sheikh
3 attractions
Landmark
Ras Muhammad National Park
Egypt's premier diving and snorkelling destination — coral walls, reef sharks, b…
Adventure
Mount Sinai Sunrise
Climb 2,285m Mount Sinai (where Moses received the Ten Commandments) for a sacre…
Activity
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Naama Bay Beach & Snorkelling
Sharm's main beach and resort strip — white sand, turquoise Red Sea, and coral r…
🏨 Where to Stay in Sharm El Sheikh
2 accommodations
Resort
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Four Seasons Resort Sharm
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Shark's Bay
Sharm's most luxurious resort — private beach with house reef for snor…
Resort
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Rixos Premium Sharm
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Nabq Bay
Ultra all-inclusive resort — waterpark, 18-hole golf, 10 restaurants, …
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sharm El Sheikh
1 dining spot
Restaurant
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Naama Bay Restaurants
International
Halal
Naama Bay promenade restaurants — grilled Red Sea fish, Egyptian mezze, shisha, …
🛍️ Shopping in Sharm El Sheikh
1 shopping destination
🛒 Market
Old Market (Sharm Al Sheik)
Crafts
Spice
10 AM-midnight
Sharm's old market area — spices, perfume oils, Bedouin crafts, shisha pipes, and souvenir…
🚌 Getting Around Sharm El Sheikh
✈️ Airports
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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
SSH
📍 18 from city center
🚐 Airport Transfers
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
💡 Getting Around Tips
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Naama Bay walkable. Taxi between bays (Naama, Shark's Bay, Nabq). EGP 50-150.
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Diving + Sinai
Ras Muhammad diving + Mount Sinai sunrise combo.
From AED 249
📅 When to Visit Sharm El Sheikh
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Sep
🥈 May
🥉 Apr
Jan
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
Jun
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
Sep
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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