South Sinai is Egypt's premier resort governorate, encompassing the tip of the Sinai Peninsula between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. Home to world-class diving at Sharm el-Sheikh, biblical pilgrimages to Mount Sinai, and the laid-back beach culture of Dahab, it offers one of the most diverse adventure and relaxation destinations in the Middle East.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Pacha Sharm el Sheikh
The world-famous Ibiza club brand's Egypt outpost, Pacha Sharm is the most glamorous nightclub in South Sinai. International DJs, a spectacular interior, and a VIP section make it the pinnacle of Sharm nightlife. Dress code enforced.
Little Buddha Sharm
A stylish Pan-Asian restaurant that morphs into Sharm's most fashionable bar after 10pm. The resident DJ plays lounge and house music, cocktails are excellent, and the illuminated interior creates a dramatic atmosphere.
Oooh Bar Sharm
A lively beachfront bar at the water's edge in Na'ama Bay, Oooh Bar is the social hub of Sharm's backpacker and diving community. Happy hours run 6-8pm with cheap buckets of Stella beer. The atmosphere is casual, fun, and international.
Soho Square Entertainment Complex
Sharm's largest entertainment destination with open-air bars, themed restaurants, shisha cafes, a bowling alley, ice rink, and outdoor events space. The central plaza hosts live music and shows most evenings. Good for groups and families earlier in the evening.
Pirates Bar Sharm
A popular British-style sports bar at the Savoy Hotel in Na'ama Bay, Pirates Bar shows live football, cricket, and other sports. Cold beer, pub food, and a reliably friendly atmosphere make it a hub for British and Irish tourists.
Camel Rooftop Bar Dahab
The rooftop bar at the Camel Hotel is Dahab's best-loved social spot, with panoramic views over the Gulf of Aqaba and the Jordanian mountains. The happy hour draws the entire Dahab diving community every evening. Cold Stella beers and simple cocktails in an unpretentious setting.
Lakhbatita Dahab
A laid-back Dahab bar with live acoustic music several nights a week, cheap cold beers, a mellow crowd, and a garden setting strung with fairy lights. The heart of Dahab's evening social scene for independent travellers.
Farsha Cliff Café Sharm
Perched on the cliffs above the Old Market, Farsha is the most atmospheric evening venue in South Sinai for those who want beauty rather than noise. Bedouin-style cushion seating, shisha, mint tea, and the most spectacular Red Sea sunset views imaginable.
Rush Inn Beach Bar Dahab
A relaxed beach bar and pizza restaurant in central Dahab that doubles as one of the livelier drinking spots on the Mashraba strip. Cold beers, good cocktails, and an easy-going vibe that brings the whole Dahab community together.
Bedouin Drum Circle St. Catherine
An informal but magical experience at Bedouin camps near St. Catherine, where guides gather after dark for traditional drum music, tea, and storytelling around a fire under the Milky Way. Not a bar, but one of South Sinai's most memorable nocturnal experiences.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.