Sharm Egypt Neighborhoods

Naama Bay

Naama Bay is the central resort area of Sharm el Sheikh and comprises a stylish strip of hotels, with an attractive pedestrian promenade along the sandy beachfront. At the south-western corner of Naama Bay are shops, restaurants, small hotels and a wide choice of dive centres. Naama Bay is 7 km from Sharm El Sheikh Airport. It comprises a number of international clubs, dinners and night attractions like Pacha, Buddha Bar, Hard Rock Café…etc

Properties in Naama Bay are famous for their high rental yields. A number of exclusive high quality compounds; stretched across the street (Peace Road: Sharm's main road) from the main shopping area and within a number of luxury hotels; offer a range of 1, 2 and 3BR apartments for short term or long term lease. Due to the surrounding facilities and location is it the most expensive area yet maintains a high demand. Available Services: Supermarkets Malls Cafés Pharmacies Hotels Banks Schools Church Mosque Public transportation

Hay el Nour

The first residential area in Sharm El Sheikh and a nature extension of Naama Bay residential area is located about 2.5 km away from Naama Bay with both old and new buildings. Hay el Nour has been recently expanded to include the brand new extension located next to the largest church in Sharm. Although a residential area, a lot of businesses are starting to open up there, as well as new malls that offer office space. Available Services include: Malls, Pharmacies, Nurseries & Schools, and Public Transportation. There is also a El Sama-eyeen (The Heavenly) Cathedral of the Coptic Orthodox Church

Hadaba

Hadaba is a quiet, sun soaked resort on the outskirts of Sharm el Sheikh. Hadaba's wide range of hotels and holiday villas are situated in beautiful locations on the Ras Om Sid promontory. Staying at Hadaba, holiday residents are a five minute taxi or bus ride to Naama Bay, the bustling heart of beach and dive hotspot Sharm el Sheikh.

Hadaba is not only an appealing relaxed destination for tourists, but also famous with Sharm's prime residential area the Marine Club Villas. Buildings are 2 or 3 storey individually owned villas, studios and apartments by various nationalities and mostly let on long term agreements for residents in Sharm. Prices in Hadaba are affordable yet some properties are more exclusive with outstanding design and breathtaking sea views. Most businesses outside the hotels and diving fields are located in Hadaba

This neighbourhood is completely self-sufficient and also has public transportation, which makes it very easy to move around.

Shark's Bay

Shark's Bay is an elite touristic area, with a wonderful combination of sea, gulf, and mountain scenery.

It started off with a Bedouin Camp in the 80th. Umbarak, a well-known local Bedouin, opened the first and for many years to come only diving center in that area. At the end of the 90th the first asphalted road was built. With the development also the area got more popular.

Dive sites like White Night are often called Sharks Bay in the meantime, which encompasses a number of high end 5star hotels and resorts (such as The Hilton Shark's Bay Resort).

The original bay of Sharks Bay still is run by Sharks Bay Umbi, with a few residential properties that have marvelous views and beach access. The area is originally very famous as a diving destination. Available services: Supermarkets Pharmacies Hotels

Montazah

One of the upscale neighbourhoods in Sharm, Montaza consists of residential compounds that include everything from studios to big villas with individual gardens overlooking Tiran Island. Located 10 km away from Naama Bay and close to the airport and the 5 stars hotels. Properties in this area are luxurious secluded privately owned plots with apartments and villas that have beach access unlike other neighbourhoods in Sharm el-Sheikh, therefore prices tend to be more expensive. Available services: Supermarkets Pharmacies Hotels

Rowaysat

This charming area used to be a Bedouin settlement, but is gradually becoming a residential neighbourhood. Located on the mountain side about 7 km away from Naama Bay, houses there are usually quite spacious with a garden and a beautiful view complete with camels and sheep surrounding them, adding a touch of authenticity to the neighbourhood. It is also very famous for the workshops and craftsmanship available for almost any need.