Nabq Bay

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

A newer, more upscale district with protected mangrove forests, coral reefs, and Soho Square's entertainment-focused dining.

Places in Nabq Bay

Bullona Artistic culinary experiences mirrored by artful indoor décor, with lagoon-side outdoor seating under starlit skies.

Best time to visit: March to May and September to November offer warm but manageable temperatures for diving and desert excursions, avoiding the peak summer heat.
Getting around: Taxis and hotel shuttles are the standard way to move between bays; Naama Bay and the Old Market areas are walkable on their own.
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Language: Arabic. English and Russian are common in resorts.
Timezone: EET (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer)
Current trends: Nabq Bay's Soho Square has drawn Sharm's dining scene upmarket with entertainment-focused venues, while conservation-conscious diving operators are pushing sustainable reef tourism as coral protection becomes a bigger part of the resort's identity.

Naama Bay — The original tourist hub and densest concentration of restaurants, bars, and nightlife.
Old Market (Sharm El Maya) — A traditional Egyptian bazaar area offering a break from the resort strip's international feel.