Abu Dabbab Beach
Abu Dabbab Beach
4.5
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Abu Dabbab Beach is one of the most beautiful & famous white sand beaches in beautiful Marsa Alam. Abu Dabbab Beach is well know as a Turtles Beach, because every year many Sea Turtles are coming to lay their eggs in the white send of this beach. They are living in amazing Abu Dabbab Bay, where you can see also Dugong and rich marina life around the corals while snorkeling. On Abu Dabbab Beach you can find Aqua Blue for snorkeling and trips, Wanasah Bedouin Tent, Blue Ocean Diving Center, Abu Dabbab Beach Restaurant and two bars The Reef Bar & Grill and Flouka Bar.
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  • Mariam A
    Cairo, Egypt149 contributions
    Lovely beach with turtles
    Clean, sandy, and calm beach perfect for kids and inexperienced swimmers. If you go deeper into the water, there is a 90% you will see some turtles and rays. However, the water wasn’t very clear due to strong winds. I have rented a snorkeling mask from one of the shops there and it was reasonably priced with great quality.
    Thank you for your feedback. We hope you had a good time at Abu Dabbab Beach. We are sorry that due to the weather conditions you were not able to fully enjoy the beauty of the house reef and its marine life. We will be very glad to see you again.
    Written March 23, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 5, 2021
  • Yasmine E
    2 contributions
    Amazing
    The staff and restaurant on the beach are so so so welcoming and go above and beyond to make sure you’re taken care of. The food on the beach is delicious and super fresh. The beach is gorgeous and the water is clear. Of course the turtles and the reef are incredible. We had an amazing time here and we’ve already planned our next trips!!
    Thank you very much for your feedback and for such pleasant and kind words. We are delighted that you had a great time at Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be very glad if you visit us again! Best Regards Abu Dabbab Beach team.
    Written July 4, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2022
    Traveled with friends
    Written June 25, 2022
  • Mohamed Nawar
    4 contributions
    Beautiful Beach
    Amazing Sandy Beach with beautiful snorkeling spots. If you're lucky, you'll get to see sea turtles. Go at 9 in the morning, so that you increase your chances of seeing them. If tour guides are available with reasonable prices, go ahead and book your trip with him. You can easily spend the whole day there. Ticket was 120 LE per person and additional 100 LE per car.
    Thanks for your feedback. The possibility of seeing turtles on our beach is very high, which makes it even more beautiful and attractive for our guests. We hope you had a great time at Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be glad to see you again.
    Written March 24, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 11, 2020
  • AgatheB2013
    Warsaw, Poland9 contributions
    Snorkelling and diving but watch for cheaters ;)
    Very nice beach with beautiful white sands and full of colorful fish coral reef. You can also meet a turtle there. Clean surroundings. However, my stay was negatively influenced by the guys at the entrance to the beach who tried to cheat me and my friends. First of all, the taxi guy in Happy Life Hotel told us that the entrance fee is 7 $ (USD) plus 5$ for a taxi per person. At the entrance it occured that the guys wanted 9$ per person. We gave them 10$ bills but they didn't (as usual) have a change. So we proposed that we would pay on our way back when they find the change. On our way back the guys still didn't have 1$ per person to give us back and we found out that in Egyption pounds the entrance is in fact 8 $.... I do recommend the beach but I advise you to watch your wallets!
    Thanks for your feedback. An explanatory conversation with our employees to improve the quality of service will certainly be made. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Thanks for your recommendation of Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be glade to see you again. Best regards.
    Written March 28, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2020
    Written September 18, 2020
  • Amira S
    5 contributions
    Beach is beautiful but don’t buy anything
    The beach it self is beautiful. But the staff was not the best. They kept pushing me to order something to drink. I kept saying no I am good for now but they still wouldn’t budge. I ended up ordering so I can get them off my back. They didn’t have change so they said that they will bring back my change in a little bit. I wanted for three hours and asked for my change three different times and each time they just said we are looking for change. They eventually started ignoring me and started avoiding making eye contact with me and never brought back my change. My second issue was with the diving team. They are charging double the price that’s being charged outside. And when I commented that this is way more than what other places are charging, they didn't want to continue the conversation and the guy I was talking to said “ I am sorry to even bother talking to you” and just left. So literally the only good thing about this place is the beach. Bring your own snacks and drinks and I would recommend going diving somewhere else.
    Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We are sorry to hear that your experience was not of the quality you expected. Abu Dabbab Beach team.
    Written August 22, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2022
    Traveled solo
    Written June 28, 2022
  • Honest Reviews
    Dormagen, Germany337 contributions
    Great Diving Site
    Many Scuba schools and stations are making excursions to the beach. From here you can do great shore dives. On the seagrass, you have a 99% guarantee for the great sea turtles. The reef is stunning, too, very large corals and wildlife. If you are staying in the Marsa Alam area, do not miss this dive.
    Thank you very much for your feedback and for such pleasant and kind words. We are delighted that you had a great time at Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be very glad if you visit us again. Best Regards Your Abu Dabbab Beach team.
    Written December 20, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2022
    Written December 8, 2022
  • 3 Mušketýři z Loštic
    Czech Republic4 contributions
    Tento hotel je pro nás už jako druhý domov v dubnu to bude už po 16-te . Super animační team.,personál, jídlo super pokoje čisté
    Beautiful holiday with friends again I would like to thank the animation team who was excellent this year / Jesica gave us so much energy and her laughter 🇨🇿❤💣 of course BODY it's a smile, AMIN won't spoil any fun, AISHA is like the sun, IKA nice smiles, ... etc. , .... and most of all I want to thank the chefs for great food And again the whole management, the managers 100% amazing
    Visited December 2021
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 5, 2022
  • Tereza
    Prague, Czech Republic1 contribution
    Beautiful place
    Beautiful beach with even more beautiful coral reefs. Absolutely worth visiting and paying for the entrance. Staff at the beach bar is really friendly, welcoming and willing. And they make the best drinks! 🫶🏻
    Our deepest thanks for sharing your feedback. You cannot even imagine how pleased we are to receive such a high rating from our guests, for us it is the highest award to hear that you were satisfied with the time spent at Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be very glad to see you again! Best regards Abu Dabbab Beach team.
    Written November 12, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2022
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 6, 2022
  • T D
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania3,273 contributions
    Great beach! Plenty of sun beds
    We stayed at the Hilton resort but walked to the Abu Dabbab beach for tanning and swimming. There are plenty of sun beds available - for free. There are also a couple of souvenir stores. Behind the first lifeguard tower, there is a juice bar called Zaza Fresh - they have delicious smoothies and juices!
    Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope you had a great time. We will be very glad to see you again on our Abu Dabbab Beach.
    Written March 23, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 29, 2020
  • Bettina K
    Hurghada, Egypt12 contributions
    Magic beach 💝🐢💝
    Abu Dabbab Beach is a wonderful beach with magic underwater world with beautyful corals and fishes and the sweet turtels easy to watch. I enjoyed so much with my husband the relaxed atmosphere at the beach. They have excellent service for drinks at the beach. They have many toilets and showers and everything is modern and clean. I fall in love with Abu Dabbab beach ❤
    Thank you very much for your feedback and for such pleasant, kind and beautiful words. We are delighted to hear that our guests spent an unforgettable vacation at Abu Dabbab Beach and enjoyed the beauty of the house reefs and their rich marine life in Abu Dabbab Bay. We will be very glad to see you again! Best regards.
    Written August 28, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 27, 2021
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AgatheB2013
Warsaw, Poland9 contributions
Sep 2020
Very nice beach with beautiful white sands and full of colorful fish coral reef. You can also meet a turtle there. Clean surroundings. However, my stay was negatively influenced by the guys at the entrance to the beach who tried to cheat me and my friends. First of all, the taxi guy in Happy Life Hotel told us that the entrance fee is 7 $ (USD) plus 5$ for a taxi per person. At the entrance it occured that the guys wanted 9$ per person. We gave them 10$ bills but they didn't (as usual) have a change. So we proposed that we would pay on our way back when they find the change. On our way back the guys still didn't have 1$ per person to give us back and we found out that in Egyption pounds the entrance is in fact 8 $.... I do recommend the beach but I advise you to watch your wallets!
Written September 18, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for your feedback. An explanatory conversation with our employees to improve the quality of service will certainly be made. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Thanks for your recommendation of Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be glade to see you again. Best regards.
Written March 28, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Amira S
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
The beach it self is beautiful. But the staff was not the best. They kept pushing me to order something to drink. I kept saying no I am good for now but they still wouldn’t budge. I ended up ordering so I can get them off my back. They didn’t have change so they said that they will bring back my change in a little bit. I wanted for three hours and asked for my change three different times and each time they just said we are looking for change. They eventually started ignoring me and started avoiding making eye contact with me and never brought back my change.
My second issue was with the diving team. They are charging double the price that’s being charged outside. And when I commented that this is way more than what other places are charging, they didn't want to continue the conversation and the guy I was talking to said “ I am sorry to even bother talking to you” and just left.
So literally the only good thing about this place is the beach. Bring your own snacks and drinks and I would recommend going diving somewhere else.
Written June 28, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We are sorry to hear that your experience was not of the quality you expected. Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written August 22, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Honest Reviews
Dormagen, Germany337 contributions
Nov 2022
Many Scuba schools and stations are making excursions to the beach. From here you can do great shore dives. On the seagrass, you have a 99% guarantee for the great sea turtles. The reef is stunning, too, very large corals and wildlife. If you are staying in the Marsa Alam area, do not miss this dive.
Written December 9, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much for your feedback and for such pleasant and kind words. We are delighted that you had a great time at Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be very glad if you visit us again. Best Regards Your Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written December 20, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

3 Mušketýři z Loštic
Czech Republic4 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Beautiful holiday with friends again I would like to thank the animation team who was excellent this year / Jesica gave us so much energy and her laughter 🇨🇿❤💣 of course BODY it's a smile, AMIN won't spoil any fun, AISHA is like the sun, IKA nice smiles, ... etc. , .... and most of all I want to thank the chefs for great food And again the whole management, the managers 100% amazing
Written January 5, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Tereza
Prague, Czech Republic1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Friends
Beautiful beach with even more beautiful coral reefs. Absolutely worth visiting and paying for the entrance.
Staff at the beach bar is really friendly, welcoming and willing. And they make the best drinks! 🫶🏻
Written November 6, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Our deepest thanks for sharing your feedback. You cannot even imagine how pleased we are to receive such a high rating from our guests, for us it is the highest award to hear that you were satisfied with the time spent at Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be very glad to see you again! Best regards Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written November 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

T D
Philadelphia, PA3,273 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We stayed at the Hilton resort but walked to the Abu Dabbab beach for tanning and swimming. There are plenty of sun beds available - for free. There are also a couple of souvenir stores. Behind the first lifeguard tower, there is a juice bar called Zaza Fresh - they have delicious smoothies and juices!
Written November 30, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope you had a great time. We will be very glad to see you again on our Abu Dabbab Beach.
Written March 23, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Bettina K
Hurghada, Egypt12 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Abu Dabbab Beach is a wonderful beach with magic underwater world with beautyful corals and fishes and the sweet turtels easy to watch.
I enjoyed so much with my husband the relaxed atmosphere at the beach.
They have excellent service for drinks at the beach.
They have many toilets and showers and everything is modern and clean.
I fall in love with Abu Dabbab beach ❤
Written August 27, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much for your feedback and for such pleasant, kind and beautiful words. We are delighted to hear that our guests spent an unforgettable vacation at Abu Dabbab Beach and enjoyed the beauty of the house reefs and their rich marine life in Abu Dabbab Bay. We will be very glad to see you again! Best regards.
Written August 28, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

S N
1 contribution
May 2022 • Friends
The overall experience at Abu Dabbab beach was amazing. The staff were all so friendly and the food was also great. The beach and the sea activities were so amazing, from the turtles to the corals and the sea cow! All so beautiful and breathtaking, definitely recommend this place and would absolutely visit again!
Written June 26, 2022
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a great time at Abu Dabbab Beach and enjoyed the beauty of the house reefs and their incredible marine life in Abu Dabbab Bay. We will be glad to see you again! Best regards Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written July 4, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

OnAir65492731043
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautifull place, maked with nice idea. They are serving nice drink, beer in cold glass. Bebo from boat bar the best one. Thank you for professional service, we back. Price normal.
Written August 10, 2023
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Michellka7
Zlin, Czech Republic27 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
I spent my time snorkeling in this bay for 11 days this summer and I would never have enough. There is so much to see, everyday a new experience. There are 2 beautiful coral reefs on the sides of the bay, each of them different and there are many green turtles feeding on the grass in the middle of the bay. I also saw many stingrays, eagle ray, reef turtles, murenas, lionfishes, guitar shark, octopus, reef shark etc.
I would like to ask the people to respect the animals and their environment. Non informed people can do much harm.

1) Please do not touch the turtles, they don't like it! They are wild animals who have to breathe once in a while. If you touch them they are scared, do not breathe enough and escape as soon as possible. If you don't touch them and respect them they will let you swim just few inches from you, looking from eye to eye for a long time and you will have a breathtaking experience.

2) Please do not feed the fishes and other animals with bakery or even fruit. It is not the food from the sea. It makes the fishes weak or even dead and also excrements from fishes so fed kill the color of the corals. There is possible to see so many fishes just few meters from the shore, no need to feed them and so hurting them.

Thank you and wish you many wonderful experiences in Abu Dabbab bay ♥♥♥
Written August 9, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much for your feedback and for such pleasant, kind and beautiful words. We are delighted to hear that our guests spent an unforgettable vacation at Abu Dabbab Beach and enjoyed the beauty of the house reefs and their rich marine life in Abu Dabbab Bay. Thank you for your attention and concern to the problem of the environment. We will be very happy to see you again. Best regards.
Written April 12, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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