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Dahab

Global freediving icon at the Blue Hole, with genuine scuba and Red Sea kite/wind infrastructure.

In Dahab, a mid-range month runs about $616 (EGP 32,092) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Among the 5% cheapest cities day to day

Internet1/10

Slower internet than about 95% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking3.4/10

Weaker coworking than about 75% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness5/10

Fewer wellness options than about 55% of cities

Getting There1.9/10

Harder to reach than about 90% of cities

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Everything we know

33 categories for Dahab, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Hurghada (~150 km) · Limassol (~700 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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