Just an hour drive north of Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab is the polar opposite of a mega-resort. It is a laid-back, bohemian beach town famous among backpackers, freedivers, and digital nomads. Its crown jewel is the Blue Hole—a submarine sinkhole plunging over 300 feet deep right off the shore.

• What Tourists Actually Search For (Tips & Hacks):

  • The Airport Transfer Taxi: Because Dahab does not have its own airport, tourists fly into Sharm El-Sheikh. The most searched logistical question is how to get there. There is no reliable public bus from the airport, so travelers must negotiate a private taxi (usually an older pickup truck) for the hour-long drive, which typically costs between $30 and $50 USD.

  • Cash is King: Unlike Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab is largely a cash-only town. Tourists often run into trouble because the few ATMs on the main promenade frequently run out of money. The top tip is to withdraw plenty of Egyptian Pounds at the airport before heading up the coast.

  • Diving the Blue Hole: Tourists constantly search "is the Blue Hole dangerous?" It is perfectly safe for snorkelers and recreational scuba divers who stay near the surface "saddle." It only earns its deadly reputation among deep-tech divers attempting to cross "The Arch" (a tunnel at 184 feet deep) without proper gas mixes.