Nightlife · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Hurghada, from early drinks to late nights.
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Photo: Hatem Moushir, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Hurghada's nightlife centres on the marina in Sekalla and on El Gouna's downtown and marina, with bars, lounges and clubs, while resort entertainment fills evenings in the outer bays. The main areas are Hurghada Marina, Sheraton Road and El Gouna.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 3
- Stay near the action
- Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
- Local drink
- Karkadeh
Where to go out
Hurghada Marina
Bars, lounges and restaurants along the boardwalk, busy until late.
Sheraton Road
Bars and clubs in Sekalla near the marina, popular with visitors.
El Gouna
Downtown bars and Abu Tig Marina restaurants with a more relaxed, independent scene.
Nightlife tips
- Agree taxi fares back to your hotel before you set off.
- Drink prices in tourist bars are high by Egyptian standards; check menus first.
- Outer resorts are a long ride from the marina, so plan transport before you go out.
Evening sights
Waterfront · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
Hurghada Marina
Come for sunset and dinner; the boardwalk is at its liveliest after dark.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
Religious site · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
El Mina Mosque
Photograph it from the marina boardwalk after sunset; dress modestly and ask permission before entering outside prayer times.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
Market · El Dahar
El Dahar souq
Visit in the early evening, when it is cooler and busiest, and haggle politely.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
- After dark
Experience · Eastern Desert
Eastern Desert safari
Choose a sunset trip in summer to avoid the midday heat, and bring a scarf and sunglasses for the dust.
- Time needed
- 3–6 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- Outdoors
- After dark
Waterfront · El Gouna
Abu Tig Marina
Combine a dinner here with a stroll around the lagoon bridges of downtown El Gouna.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
What to drink
- Karkadeh — Hibiscus tea, served iced on hot days or hot in winter, with a sweet-sour taste.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 25°C (77°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 17:12 | 10°C (50°F) | 0 |
| April | About 18:09 | 17°C (63°F) | 0 |
| July | About 19:42 | 25°C (77°F) | 0 |
| October | About 18:16 | 21°C (70°F) | 0 |
Getting home late
- Taxi — Agree the fare before getting in, or ask your hotel for typical prices.
- Bus — Shared microbuses run along the main roads between El Dahar, Sekalla and Village Road; they are very cheap but informal.
- Walking — The marina boardwalk, Sekalla and El Gouna's downtown are pleasant on foot, but distances between bays are long.
Late-night bites
- Hawawshi — Bakeries and snack shops in El Dahar.
- Fiteer — Fiteer shops in El Dahar and Sekalla.
Staying safe at night
Check your own government's travel advice before travel. The main issues are persistent touts and unagreed taxi fares, strong sun and heat, and sea urchins, coral cuts and wind-driven currents on boat trips; listen to crew briefings and use buoyancy vests if unsure.
- Emergency number
- 122 police, 123 ambulance, 126 tourist police
Where to stay for nightlife
$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, solo travellers and food lovers
Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
Sekalla is the central district around Hurghada Marina, where a boardwalk of restaurants, cafés, bars and dive centres faces moored yachts and day boats. The El Mina Mosque rises on the waterfront nearby, and most island trips leave from here. City hotels and mid-range resorts line Sheraton Road.
- Good
- Walk to restaurants and nightlife; Boat departures on the doorstep; Good choice of mid-range hotels
- Watch out
- Beaches are small or private; Busy and noisy in the evening
- Nearby
- Hurghada Marina, El Mina Mosque, Sheraton Road
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Hurghada?
Hurghada Marina, Sheraton Road and El Gouna. Bars, lounges and restaurants along the boardwalk, busy until late.
+Which area of Hurghada is best for nightlife?
Sekalla and Hurghada Marina: Marina boardwalk, dive boats, restaurants and bars around the port.