Good to know
Good to Know
- Dahab's dining scene blends traditional Egyptian cuisine with international options catering to the large tourist and digital nomad population.
- Budget meals (25–80 EGP) are abundant in central areas; show up early to busy restaurants like Yum Yum and King Chicken to avoid long queues.
- Most mid-range restaurants operate with sea views in the Lighthouse and Mashraba areas; expect higher pricing here compared to back-street eateries.
- Vegan and vegetarian options are genuinely available across the city—not just tokenistic—reflecting Dahab's health-conscious traveler community.
- Supermarkets in Dahab do not operate like European chains; Ghazala Market is the closest to fixed-price shopping, but always ask for prices and check receipts.
- Fresh seafood is a specialty; many restaurants allow you to select your fish from a display and pay by weight.
- Most restaurants do not charge delivery fees; WhatsApp and phone orders are common alongside in-person dining.
- Egyptian breakfast (ful, taameya, fresh bread) is exceptionally cheap and widely available in the early morning.
Supermarkets
Ghazala Market
- Location
- Assalah Square, central Dahab
- Notes
- Largest fixed-price supermarket in Dahab with variety of groceries, cosmetics, gluten-free options, and cold drinks; card payment accepted
Sinai Market
- Location
- Asala area
- Notes
- Local market with competitive prices, less expensive than Ghazala
1,000 Sanf
- Location
- Asala
- Notes
- Budget-friendly market option
Budget
Yum Yum
- Price Range
- EGP 60
- Neighborhood
- El Masbat St, central Dahab
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Egyptian (falafel, hummus, koshary, fried aubergine)
King Chicken
- Price Range
- EGP 80
- Neighborhood
- Central Lighthouse area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Egyptian grilled chicken, molokhia, kofta
Koshari Station
- Price Range
- EGP 45
- Neighborhood
- Lighthouse Rd
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Egyptian koshari (vegan national dish)
High End
Ali Baba Restaurant
- Price Range
- EGP 350
- Neighborhood
- Beach road, Lighthouse area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Seafood, Mediterranean, burgers, international
Zanooba Slow Cooking
- Price Range
- EGP 320
- Neighborhood
- El Malel St, central Dahab
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Egyptian-Bulgarian fusion, slow-cooked meats and vegetables
Mid Range
Athanor Pizzeria
- Price Range
- EGP 180
- Neighborhood
- Lighthouse area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian pizza, pasta, Mediterranean
Ramez & Paola
- Price Range
- EGP 200
- Neighborhood
- Mashraba
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian (pizza, lasagne, pasta)
Namaste Indian Food
- Price Range
- EGP 220
- Neighborhood
- El Fanar St, Lighthouse area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Indian (paneer masala, tikka, curry, biryani)
Shark Restaurant
- Price Range
- EGP 250
- Neighborhood
- Waterfront, El Masbat St
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Egyptian seafood, Mediterranean, grilled fish
Delivery Services
Captain Dahab Delivery
- Notes
- First dedicated delivery app for Dahab; operates in Assalah, Mashraba, and Lighthouse areas; transparent pricing, no hidden fees
Elmenus
- Notes
- Egypt-wide delivery platform with 6,000+ restaurants; available in Dahab
Talabat
- Notes
- Most popular food delivery app in Egypt; operates in Dahab with restaurants, coffee shops, grocery options
Non Local Cuisines
Italian
- Notes
- Pizzeria and pasta restaurants widely available in Lighthouse and Mashraba areas; quality varies
Indian
- Notes
- Authentic Indian restaurants including Namaste and Nirvana offer curry, biryani, and tandoori dishes
Chinese/Pan-Asian
- Notes
- Dragon House, Lemongrass (Thai/Vietnamese), and other Asian options scattered throughout central areas
Russian
- Notes
- Red Cat restaurant serves Russian cuisine including stroganoff, dumplings and pasta
Local Must Try Dishes
Koshari
- Description
- Egyptian national dish: pasta, rice, lentils, chickpeas, tomato sauce and crispy fried onions
Samak Mashwi
- Description
- Egyptian-style grilled fish, caught fresh from the Red Sea
Molokhia
- Description
- Traditional Egyptian leafy green stew served with rice
Kofta
- Description
- Egyptian spiced ground meat kebabs
Ful and Taameya
- Description
- Fava bean dip and Egyptian falafel, often served at breakfast
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Dahab has a growing vegan and vegetarian scene catering to health-conscious and digital nomad communities.
Venues
The Vegan Lab
- Details
- Trendy western-style healthy food restaurant with modern boho décor; vegan protein shakes and creative dishes; noted as clean and reliable
- Price Range
- EGP 180
- Neighborhood
- El Fanar Street, Lighthouse area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fully vegan: burgers, bowls, pasta, pancakes, desserts, smoothies
Moods Art House
- Details
- Daily-changing menu with fresh, healthy dishes; doubles as art gallery with weekly workshops; welcoming, community-focused atmosphere
- Price Range
- EGP 200
- Neighborhood
- Central Dahab
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian and vegan fusion, art gallery and community space
Princess Restaurant
- Details
- Budget-friendly, family-run, homemade style Egyptian food with many plant-based dishes
- Price Range
- EGP 85
- Neighborhood
- Central Dahab/Asala area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Egyptian with extensive vegetarian/vegan options (tempeh stir fry, mahshi, lentil soup)
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