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Hotels, halal food, prayer spaces, things to do, and itineraries in Sharm el Sheikh.
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Must-see attractions in Sharm el Sheikh
From headline landmarks and heritage icons to parks, waterfronts, and major museums, discover 11 standout sights to build into your time in the city.
The modern city is called ‘Sharm’ by the local Egyptians. Sharm of today has five important regions that make it a very important metropolitan area in Egypt. It harbors a chunk of tourist sites and attractions. The little Buddha, a sushi bar, and a night club have taken the title of having the unbroken bar in the Middle East. Also the multihued handicrafts of the local Bedouin culture are a lure to several foreigners. The downtown area is clustered with all kinds of hotels from over the world.
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Halal restaurants in Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh’s food scene is part of the city experience. Choose from 14 restaurants and food districts with location notes and planning tips.
sharm-el-sheikhMughal Mahal Indian Restaurant
Opened in 1985 in downtown Sharm, this Indian restaurant offers you a wide variety of not only Indian cuisine, but also Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Continental, and American cuisines. It has a very fancy setup with beautiful maroon curtains, wooden chairs, and couches.
sharm-el-sheikhAmerican Bar
This is an exclusive place for American and mostly Western cuisines. Most delectable alcohol is also available to the customers. It’s located in an area known for its nightlife. If you want to party around one night in Sharm and enjoy the hint of American life and taste of American cuisine, you must drop by at this bar.
sharm-el-sheikhFairuz Restaurant
Located inside the Naama center, this restaurant gives you the best Lebanese delicacies. The foos is rated excellent by the customers and the waiter service is also termed quick and great in the customer reviews. Fairuz also offers the option of home delivery to expand its outreach.
sharm-el-sheikhMexican Restaurant
Located in the South of Sinai, this restaurant offers a wide variety of hot and spicy Mexican cuisines served a la cart. Food is of high quality and is prepared with fresh ingredients. Tacos and burritos are its specialty! People who want to treat their taste buds with the delicacies of Mexico; this is the place to be.
sharm-el-sheikhSunset Terrace
Located inside the Tropitel Naama Bay hotel, this restaurant is famous for its delicious BBQ dishes of all styles. In fact, they have a weekly BBQ theme for their customers. Food is complimented with delectable fruit juices and other drinks, including but not limited to wine and other shots.
sharm-el-sheikhTandoori
This restaurant has traditional Indian setting and a comfortable environment. Food is primarily Indian with lots of chicken, meat, fish, and vegetable varieties to tingle your taste buds. It’s always overflowing with customers so it’s better and advisable to make reservations in advance. We recommend you to try their breads.
Sharm el Sheikh masjids and Muslim travel
Landmark masjids and prayer-aware notes for visitors planning salah, family movement, and halal-friendly days.
Where to stay in Sharm el Sheikh
Choose where to stay by trip style, from landmark luxury and family bases to central, airport, and neighborhood-led stays.
sharm-el-sheikhMarmara Resort
Marmara resort is located at a distance of 10 kilometers from beautiful Na’ama Bay. The hotel’s booking is considerably cheap though it offers decent services to its customers. The hotel features its own bar, café, and restaurant with quality food and services. Rooms are brilliantly furnished and well-equipped with the basic necessities.
sharm-el-sheikhCountry Club Hotel
The hotel is located on a distance of only two kilometers from the beach and isn’t very far away from the local attractions either. It features safety boxes, kids’ pools, gym, foreign exchange, spa, sports facilities and other such amenities. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and terraces.
sharm-el-sheikhThe Royal Savoy
It’s situated on a private beach area, about three kilometers from the Sharm El Sheikh international airport. The rooms are exceptionally beautiful, comfy, and for all sorts of guests from newly married to businessmen. Main tourist attractions like water sports, desert safari, and boat trips aren’t far away, at all. The resort has its own Limousine service and car rental service for its guests.
sharm-el-sheikhThe Maritim Royal Peninsula hotel
This hotel is located on a five minutes drive from the Sharm El Sheikh international airport. Most of the famous tourist attractions, restaurants, and nightlife facilities are easily accessible on foot from its location. Also, the hotel offers all kinds of services to their guests from babysitting to internet and massage, spa, etc.
sharm-el-sheikhIberotel Palace
This hotel gives you the paradise like stay ‘cuz it’s location on the Sharm Al Maya Bay. Its exotic architecture and art display in different forms is absolutely charming and something that adds additional stars to the hotel. It has different restaurant where you could dine at. Services like room service, internet, spa, etc have been getting excellent reviews from the guests since their inception.
History and today in Sharm el Sheikh
Read the city today, its history, residents, culture, and character before planning your route.
Egypt Visa Information
Most visas expire six months after the date of issue. A fee of 15 USD or its equivalent in Egyptian currency is charged for obtaining the visa.
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When to go to Sharm el Sheikh
February to April and October to November are the best months to travel to Sharm el Sheikh because the weather is a lot cooler and one is able to walk around the city comfortably.
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Fast Facts
-Location:: Egypt; -Dialing code:: +06; -Emergency numbers:: Tourist Police - Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, EG
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Egypt Currency Exchange Rate
Currency in Egypt: Egyptian pound (EGP)
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Egypt Public Holidays
•New Year’s day
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Sharm el Sheikh Today
The modern city is called ‘Sharm’ by the local Egyptians. Sharm of today has five important regions that make it a very important metropolitan area in Egypt. It harbors a chunk of tourist sites and attractions. The little Buddha, a sushi bar, and a night club have taken the title of having the unbroken bar in the Middle East. Also the multihued handicrafts of the local Bedouin culture are a lure to several foreigners. The downtown area is clustered with all kinds of hotels from over the world.
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Sharm el Sheikh History
The Sharm of today was called ‘Ofira’ during the Israeli activity of Egypt between 1967 and 1982. It was originally a fishing port inhabited by a few people and local fishermen. However, it expanded its boundaries over the years and turned into a commercial port and Naval Base for the Egyptian area. It has been captured by Israel twice; once in 1956 and then in 1967! It was during the Israeli occupation of Egypt that diving clubs, etc were established in the region have now been upgraded to International levels.
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Sharm el Sheikh Residents
Most residents of the city speak Arabic; however there is a majority of French and English speaking community as well. In most homes, women and men both are employed. 90% of population is Muslim and practicing religion in their daily lives. Women don’t wear revealing clothes and cover major body parts. Similarly, men don’t shake hands with women unless women offer them themselves. Hospitality is a part of the city’s culture and locals are especially generous and nice to tourists.
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Shopping in Sharm el Sheikh
Explore 12 shopping stops, from malls, markets, and book bazaars to fashion streets and souvenir finds.
sharm-el-sheikhIL Mercato
It is one of the famous malls in Sharm El Sheikh featuring most of the designers’ apparel, etc. A few of them are Calvin Klein, Mac, and Timberland. It also offers a good variety of food chains for instance McDonald’s, etc. It has several shops of perfumes and jewelry that attract a lot of tourists, especially the bunch from West.
sharm-el-sheikhFashion House Furniture
This is one of the few places in Sharm El Sheikh that sell original imported furniture items from jute chairs and wall hangers to beds and dining tables. This shop may have higher prices, but it gives you the advantage of one year guarantee unlike most other shops in the city.
sharm-el-sheikhPhilippo Jewellery
This shop is located in Nabq, which is the contemporary area of the city. The shop features expensive imported jewelry from over the world. It is exclusively known for its Italian gold. So, if you plan to spurge some bucks on Italian gold, Philippo Jewelry is the place!
sharm-el-sheikhRadioShack
This is one the oldest and most reliable electronic stores in the state, operating since 1988. They sell all the hi-tech electronic items from iPods to phones and fancy computer accessories. So, if you wish to buy yourself some cool gadgets, this is the place to be at.
sharm-el-sheikhFairway Shopping Center
It is the place for most people with tight budgets and lively hearts. If you want to take the essence of Sharm El Sheikh and the gorgeous Red Sea with you then this is the place to buy cheap souvenirs from. Also, it has a chic effect to it. A wide variety of handbags folklore clothing, shoes, beach accessories are also available at moderate prices.
Signature sights in Sharm el Sheikh
A curated pick of the city's standout sights, led by the strongest editorial recommendations.
Festivals and events in Sharm el Sheikh
Plan around 17 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
sharm-el-sheikhNew Year’s Day
The date of this day keeps varying according to the Islamic Calendar. It is normally celebrated on the first day of the first Islamic month, Muharram. Most businesses and educational institutions stay closed.
sharm-el-sheikhCoptic Christmas
This festival is celebrated with full zeal in the beginning of the month of January by native Egyptian Christians. They enjoy this particular Christmas in full swing with city parades, musicals, religious gatherings at churches, etc.
sharm-el-sheikhCoptic Easter
This is a huge celebration that marks the end of fasting (Vegan diet) for the Copts. After the termination of fasts, Copts usually visit their families and relatives or enjoy traditional meals and plan picnics.
sharm-el-sheikhSinai Liberation Day
This day marks the honor of the surrender of the Israeli troops in 1979. This was after the treaty was signed between Egyptian and Israeli governments. In the remembrance of the withdrawal of Israeli troops, the 25th of April is celebrated with a national holiday for the entire country.
sharm-el-sheikhShem Al-Nessim
It is generally celebrated on the first day of spring and is celebrated with a mix of colors and celebrations on the first Monday after the Coptic Easter. It’s also a national holiday. Shopping centers and businesses remain shut on this day and people try to enjoy the little treats of life.
Sharm el Sheikh tours and experiences
Heritage walks, food crawls, coastal trips, museum circuits, family days, and guided ideas for an easier day out.
sharm-el-sheikhA-Z Tours International
They have several tour packages of Sharm El Sheikh that cover trips to St. Catherine, and other sightseeing spots. It also runs tour buses to and fro Sharm. Some of them have one to seven days tour packages to Cairo and other nearby places. All busses are air conditioned.
sharm-el-sheikhAfrica Point
It is one of the oldest and most reliable tour operators in Sharm El Sheikh. Their services can be availed online through their website or offline through telephonic communication or by visiting their offices. They also create tour plans according to your schedule and other preferences. In Sharm, they have small as well as big tours that cover all the local tourist attractions.
sharm-el-sheikhEgypt Online Adventures
This is a local company operating in Egypt since 1993. They offer pricey and cheap, both sorts of tours to all the local tourist attractions in Sharm, river Nile cruises, and Red Sea dining services. Their head office is located in Cairo; however they operate tours efficiently all over Egypt.
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