Eid Al Fitr and Dahab (Dahab)

Skipping past the ferry ride, I think I’ll just go ahead and talk about Dahab now. Dahab, in my opinion, is divided into three sections. To the south, there is the expensive European hotel/resort area. This area is right on the main lagoon where some of the best windsurfing conditions in the world are found. Of course the water is perfect for swimming and the view of the surrounding mountains is picturesque. Up the coast to the north we have the middle class area where we stayed. In this area, there are markets , restaurants, tourist shops, and diving clubs. While we saw more native Egyptians in this area, though they were mainly running the shops, restaurants, and hotels, the area was mostly populated by tourists of all nationalities and ages. There were college students who were back packing across the Middle East, Families bringing their children (ages infant-18) for a relaxing vacation, and even more experienced travelers who were staying in Dahab to experience its world renown diving spots.