Alf Leila Wa Leila
Alf Leila Wa Leila (meaning one thousand Nights and a Night) is a great place to spend the evening as it is perfect for all the family and wide variety of activities from the open air dance floor that hosts many shows to the spectacular sound and light show at night. It usually starts at 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. The place resembles a castle form a time long ago. Thera is also an open-air cinema there, making it all the more interesting...
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Bombay
Bombay’ is a northern Indian restaurant, the specialty of which is the famous ‘Tandoori’.
“Tandoori is not a recipe” – says the chef – “in fact it is a method of cooking. ‘Tandoori’ is a marinated meat or chicken cooked over an intense fire in a ‘tandoor’, which is a clay oven with hot fire. Marinated meats are lowered into the oven on long metal skewers and cooked in this smoky and extremely hot environment until done” – he continues.
Beach Yoga
If you need some quiet time then beach yoga is the way to go and is extremely popular here as you can visit one of the peacefully deserted beaches or national parks where you can really appreciate the tranquillity and get in touch with your inner self. You can meditate in this inspiring atmosphere to feel really refreshed and attain a positive attitude.
Ras Umm Sid
The lighthouse marks this fantastic local dive, which is usually done as a drift with reef to the left shoulder. This dive site is famous for its amazing gorgonian forest at 15 meters leading to a beautiful sandy plateau packed with soft coral and is home to many species of fish. The currents at the corner trap great quantities of plankton that attract a lot of pelagic fish. So, it is a good chance to see Napoleons, Eagle Rays, Manta and Sharks.
Dolce Vita @ Castello's
Once you walk in, you’ll find yourself standing in the middle of Sharm’s biggest clubbing venue ever (with a capacity of over 5,000 clubbers) surrounded by the medieval décor making you feel like you’re in a Castle, you’ll be awestruck. The ideal timing to go would be on Friday to attend the finest weekly party in Sharm – La Dolce Vita. If you’re a hardcore clubber who likes mass parties, Castello’s the place to be. Location: Alf Leila We Leila - Hadabah
Naama Bay
This is a must go for at least one of the days that you are on holiday. It is better to go at night than day but bear in mind it is quite a long walk into Naama from the main road. Naama is full of a little bit of everything from restaurants, bars and cafes to night club, shops and bazaars. Shopping here is more bazaars-like bargaining souvenir shopping. It’s an enjoyable experience if you like spending time picking the smallest details in every item. For sure, there are loads that you can buy here.
Angelo
“This is the best Italian restaurant in Sharm by far,” – says a frequent Italian customer. “The food is so delicious, it just melts in your mouth; the service carried out by the humble waiters is so quick, professional and efficient that it makes you want to visit the place again; whereas the quaint decor is so inviting that it makes you never want to leave.” – She continued.
Fabulous Italian Adventures
Every restaurant has some things to be proud of: some restaurants accentuate their design; some put forward their service; and some prefer to boast of their food. But there are also other restaurants which can successfully combine all of these aspects together. One of such is a recently renovated ‘Aladin Casino Restaurant’ known well by the owners of businesses in Sharm for its amazing atmosphere, excellent service and marvellous food.
Aqua Parks
During the hot day spent in the South Sinai sun, water parks may be a perfect solution. This is understandable: cool water, warm sun-rays, gorgeous scenery and loads of activities – these are all the factors making your vacation absolutely unforgettable.
Water parks in Sharm are also a nice place to go shopping in. They have small shops, bazaars and boutiques to cater to the needs of every customer.
Banks & ATMs
Opening hours for Egyptian banks are generally Monday to Thursday 8.30am-2pm, plus an evening shift (5-8pm in winter, 6-9pm in summer); some also open similar hours on Saturday, and from 10am to noon on Sunday (details are given as relevant in the text). Most foreign banks are open from 8.30am to 1pm Monday to Thursday, and sometimes on Sunday - link to list of banks and ATM guide - text about currency exchange, traveller checks, credit cards, moneygram and western union.
