Blue Hole walls, canyon swim-throughs, and Bedouin desert horizons
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 16 sources
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Sheltered Dahab house reef with an easy sandy entry and coral blocks.
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Overview
Dahab is a shore-diving stronghold where drop-offs start a few fin kicks from cafes and palm-fronted camps. The Blue Hole and Canyon headline for scuba and technical diving, while Bannerfish Bay and the bay sites make year-round freedive training easy. Snorkelers hover above living coral gardens, and topside days are wind, rock, and tea in goat-hair camps. Ras Abu Galum Protected Area borders the north, including the Blue Hole checkpoint.
Bells-to-Blue Hole and Canyon are Red Sea classics within day-trip reach from town.
Consistent depth lines at in-town bays and the Blue Hole, plus an active coaching and competition scene.
Northern coastline is managed as Ras Abu Galum Protected Area with reinforced controls for reef protection.
Blue Lagoon kitesurfing and Wadi Gnai climbing offer wind and granite when you are dry.
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Best time to go
Apr-Jun and Sep-Nov
Warm water 24°C to 28°C, reliable mornings, lighter crowds outside holidays.
Main caution: Cooler air 18°C to 22°C; 5 mm suit and hood for long water time.
