Tell me about the good/bad on Dahab

[BadabingM3]

Hi folks,

I've posted a few threads asking for info on hotels & diving in Dahab. So I think I'm set on Dahab for my June dive vacation. So how about the good/bad experiances you all have had there? What to look out for, what to go for kinda advice. As far as hotels, I'm going to have to be content with what is available short notice as I can't make plans too far out due to my work schedule so hopefully I'll luck out on a good hotel but still open to inputs. Thanks so much for all your help.

cheers,
Rob

 

[ron_cooper]

A few years back I was on a tour of Egypt we sent three days in Dahab. Our hotel was booked for us but the diving I got in was on my own. The Blue hole is right there as well as the Bell and Canyon, do these for sure. The spot we eat at most of the time was Al Capons the spelling may be off, it right along the walkway along the sea. Have a great time, I know I did.

 

[mafiajoe]

The good?If you like italian this is the best Italian restaurant in Dahab:DAI PESCATORI ITALIAN FISH RESTAURANT
I will pay Nader(the Italian/Egyptian owner)a visit in exactly one week time.Yummy!

 

[BadabingM3]

Nice! Being Italian myself, I'll for sure look for this joint. Thanks! But I'm ready to try the local dishes as well. I lived in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as a kid/teen and can't wait to try another Shwarrma! it's been way too long.

 

[Red Sea Shadow]

Shawerma in Dahab, hmmm. You might not be lucky with that!

 

[BadabingM3]

Damn it! I'm sure I'll find something good there

 

[Red Sea Shadow]

You will you will

 

[sammycdp]

its been 3 and a bit years since i was in dahab, but there was a great little place to eat cheap ass huge meal, on a little side st. about 2 min walk just past the huge white grocery store, and maybe its a different way of travelling but i stayed at oasis fighting kangaroo,very cheap more more money to dive with, always great people there,sahali was the managers name. if you do go tell him sam with the dog reuben say saba achrier

 

[String]

Shawerma in Dahab, hmmm. You might not be lucky with that!

You mean popeye's isn't authentic cuisine?!

 

[Red Sea Shadow]

You mean popeye's isn't authentic cuisine?!

Not to be compared with the Shawerma of Saudi Arabia though