Dahab is a paradise for those seeking a laid-back atmosphere with hippies ambience and a strong local flavor. The town’s sea promenade of Assalah is the place where all the action is. This pedestrian road is lined on one side by shops, water-sport and diving centers, excursion offices and more. On the other side, directly on the beach, are a plethora of bars, cafeterias and restaurants in the typical local style: palm trees, carpets and cushions to try out the ultimate chill-out experience!

Dahab, the “golden” town, is a major centre for the local Bedouin tribes, who are excellent desert guides. In town, you will find an endless choice of excursions to the breathtaking desert that surrounds Dahab. At only a few kilometres away, is the beautiful Abu Galum Protectorate – a preserved area with various coastal and mountain ecosystems unique to the Gulf of Aqaba. Abu Galum is one the most picturesque protectorates of the Red Sea. With its high mountains, narrow sinuous wadis, freshwater springs, coastal sand dunes, gravel alluvial plateaus and raised fossil coral reefs, the area makes for a perfect day of trekking in blissful serenity. Local Bedouins take you to the park with camels and jeeps, along an awesome scenery. There are many ways to discover the beauty hidden in wadis and mountains. Whether by camel, truck, 4x4 jeep or quads, desert safaris and day trips take you to unforgettable adventures, guaranteed to take your breath away. Hiking and trekking in the desert is within range of everybody, provided that you go with experienced guides and follow their advice – most excursions to the desert include an easy walk accessible even to the less fit. Leisure activities: Hotels and resorts in the area offer as well a number of fun land activities. They offer a number of leisure activities on land such as horseback and camel riding, archery, games in multipurpose courts, beach-volley, biking, etc.

Dahab is Sinai’s paradise of wind and kite surfers. Reliable winds provide superb flat-water conditions inside Dahab's sand spit. There is also an area behind the spit known to windsurfers as 'Speedy' which has more flat water and strong interrupted winds, making it a perfect area for windsurfing at speed. A very small bay within 'Speedy', known as 'Baby Bay', is used for freestyle windsurfing (doing tricks). To the east, wavy conditions couple with strong winds to provide formidable conditions for keen windsurfers Its extreme landscape of gold and turquoise is a breathtaking background for a fun-filled surfing holiday. The large bay located south of the village of Assalah is known among surfers as “Fun Park”, as it offers as many as three perfect surfing spots in one. From the flat-water area for beginners to the outer spot behind the sand bank with strong wind blowing from the sea, the Fun Park has plenty of wind and loads of thrills. Dahab has an impressive wind record with around 300 days a year of wind between Force 4 and 7. It also has the benefit of a range of conditions to suit all levels of windsurfer and kite-surfer. Many international competitions are held in town every year. A range of other less extreme and more relaxed water-sports are available as well, from top-class snorkeling to canoeing, glass-bottom boats and much more.