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Hurghada · El Dahar, Hurghada

El Dahar's grills

Hurghada's old quarter eats at its own tables, not the marina's.

Budget

Around the El Dahar souk, grill and fish houses serve residents at town prices: kofta, chicken, tilapia, rice. The gap with the tourist promenade runs from one to three.

The extra bit

Look for the room where Egyptian families are eating: the district's best indicator.

Know before you go

Cash, and prices posted in pounds: euro menus are made for visitors.

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El Dahar, Hurghada

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