Nightlife · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Sharm El Sheikh, from early drinks to late nights.
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Quick answer
Sharm's nightlife centres on Naama Bay, with bars, shisha cafés and clubs along the promenade, plus Soho Square's restaurants and the Old Market's evening crowds. Hotel entertainment is the main evening option in the outlying bays. The main areas are Naama Bay, Soho Square and Old Market.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 3
- Stay near the action
- Naama Bay
- Local drink
- Bedouin tea
Where to go out
Naama Bay
Bars, lounges, shisha cafés and clubs along and just behind the promenade, busiest after 10pm.
Soho Square
Restaurants, bars and the fountain show in a pedestrian complex near Sharks Bay.
Old Market
Cafés and restaurants full of Egyptian families and visitors in the evening, with little alcohol.
Nightlife tips
- Agree taxi fares back to your hotel before you leave the venue.
- Drinks in bars are priced for visitors; check menus before ordering.
- Many all-inclusive resorts include nightly entertainment, so you may not need to go out at all.
Evening sights
Waterfront · Naama Bay
Naama Bay promenade
Walk the promenade in the evening and compare menus, but ignore the touts and choose places busy with diners.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
Market · Sharm El Maya and Old Market
Old Market
Come in the evening, when the lanes are lit and cooler, and eat fresh fish chosen from the display.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Religious site · Sharm El Maya and Old Market
Al Sahaba Mosque
Visitors can view the exterior at any time; dress modestly and ask before entering outside prayer times.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
Experience · Sinai desert
Desert safari and Bedouin evening
Choose a trip with proper helmets and goggles for quads, and bring a scarf against the dust.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- After dark
- Outdoors
Experience · Sharks Bay
Soho Square
Arrive around dusk to eat and catch the fountain show after dark.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
What to drink
- Bedouin tea — Sweet black tea brewed over a fire with wild desert herbs such as sage, served in small glasses as a gesture of welcome.
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 27°C (81°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 17:09 | 14°C (57°F) | 1 |
| April | About 18:08 | 19°C (66°F) | 0 |
| July | About 19:41 | 27°C (81°F) | 0 |
| October | About 18:14 | 23°C (73°F) | 0 |
Getting home late
- Taxi — Agree the fare before you get in, or ask your hotel what the usual price is.
- Bus — Shared microbuses run along the main road between Nabq, Sharks Bay, Naama Bay and the Old Market; they are very cheap but informal, with no fixed stops.
- Walking — Walking works within Naama Bay and around the Old Market, but distances between bays are long and the road is busy.
Late-night bites
- Fiteer — Fiteer shops in the Old Market and Naama Bay.
Staying safe at night
Check your own government's travel advice before travel. Common issues are persistent touts and unagreed taxi fares, coral cuts, sea urchins and strong currents on exposed reefs, and intense sun and heat; follow boat crews' briefings and stay hydrated.
- Emergency number
- 122 police, 123 ambulance, 126 tourist police
Where to stay for nightlife
$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, budget and beach
Naama Bay
Naama Bay is Sharm's central resort area, a sheltered sandy bay lined with hotels and a pedestrian promenade of restaurants, shisha cafés, dive centres and shops. It is the liveliest base in the evening and the easiest for walking out to eat, with dive boats leaving from the jetty and nearby marinas.
- Good
- Restaurants and bars within walking distance; Sandy, sheltered beach; Dive centres everywhere
- Watch out
- Busy and noisy at night; Beach can be crowded; Sales pressure on the promenade
- Nearby
- Naama Bay promenade, Naama Bay beach, Dive centres
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Sharm El Sheikh?
Naama Bay, Soho Square and Old Market. Bars, lounges, shisha cafés and clubs along and just behind the promenade, busiest after 10pm.
+Which area of Sharm El Sheikh is best for nightlife?
Naama Bay: The original resort bay, with a pedestrian promenade, bars and a sandy beach.