Introducing Dahab
The bombs that struck Dahab in April 2006 took away the innocence of this favourite backpacker retreat. Although town and tourist have made valiant attempts to pretend nothing happened, a shadow still hangs over the beachside cafés. That said, Dahab (literally ‘Gold’), with its friendly shops and restaurants, has gained a sense of grateful solidarity with its visitors that is particularly appealing after the impersonal experience of neighbouring resorts. It remains an unpretentious place to dive and its windswept beaches are ideal for windsurfing.
There are two parts to Dahab: Dahab City has five-star hotels and the bus station; Assalah, once a Bedouin village, is about 2.5km north and is divided into two sections, Masbat and Mashraba.
Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
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