Travel Options to Dahab
Whether you’re coming from Cairo by bus or flying from abroad, there’s an easy way to get to Dahab. Read on for up to date options for travelling to Red C Villas.
A great view of Dahab
Just a short distance from Red C Villas, there is a trail that leads up a small mountain. You could say it’s more of a large hill. It’s around 25 minutes door-to-door if you fancy a brisk morning walk, but
PADI IE at RED C
Our pool is fantastic for cooling down in the summer months and even for swimming a few lengths. We also designed it to accommodate diver training. This came in handy last November when, thanks to some extra-windy conditions, Red C
The Goats of Assalah
If you’ve stayed in Dahab, you’ll probably have noticed the goats wandering the streets. They might seem strays, but they actually belong to the local Bedouin families who live in el Assalah, just to the south of Red C
Top Travel Tip: Breathe. They’re only Bedouins.
That ubiquitous red and white keffiyeh seen so often on news reports these days, can for some people, give rise to a host of associations. Warranted or not, they’re there. But pushing through those associations and approaching the South Sinai
Ramadan Kareem!
Those observing the Ramadan will fast from sunrise to sunset, until the Iftar or breakfast. The Iftar is often organised as communal meal with juices, soups, appetizers, mains and desserts. Fasters will often initially break the fast with a couple
Adventures in Zalaga (The Legendary Bedouin Camel Race)
Every year, on the 10th January, hundreds of local Bedouins from the Muzeina and Tarrabin tribes hit Wadi Zalaga with their camels, Hiluxs, and best young camel riders (some under 10 years old) for an epic 30K camel race. Zalaga is
Solar Heating System Phase II
Winter is coming, time to install phase II of the RED C Villas solar heating system A month ago the pool temperature started to drop dramatically as the winter approached. The weather is still comparable to a mild English summer’s day
A Bedouin Dinner In The Desert
A Bedouin dinner is a great way to get a bite-sized experience of the Sinai Desert. We can arrange for one of our Bedouin friends to pick you up by camel, or you can choose to travel up to the
Here’s To The Day Of Onions
Having a shot at the local lingo is always appreciated by people around here. I’ve always found the locals very kind when I make a mistake.