• Saint Catherine's Monastery

    A sixth-century monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai, lived in without a break since Justinian.

    SinaiSinai

    BudgetUNESCO
  • Cushions and low benches under hanging fabrics

    The cafés of Assalah

    Our favourite

    Cushions set at the water's edge, where a whole day passes without you noticing.

    SinaiAssalah, Dahab

    BudgetSea view
  • The bazaars of Masbat

    Bedouin jewellery, textiles and dive gear, along the promenade.

    SinaiMasbat, Dahab

    BudgetHandmade
  • A wood fire on the sand at night, hands held out to the flames.

    Assalah evenings

    Campfires, acoustic music and cushions by the water: night in Dahab.

    SinaiAssalah, Dahab

    BudgetSea view
  • Ras Shitan

    Palm huts at the water's edge, facing the Saudi mountains.

    SinaiNuweiba, South Sinai

    BudgetSea view
  • Rugs on the ground, copper coffee pots and small cups

    The Bedouin tables of Saint Catherine

    Bread baked under the sand, wood-fire tea and mountain stew.

    SinaiSaint Catherine, South Sinai

    BudgetWhere locals go
  • The tables of Nuweiba

    Grilled fish and Bedouin salads on mats, facing Arabia.

    SinaiNuweiba, South Sinai

    BudgetSea view