TRAVELLERS’ NEEDS - Jerusalem and the Holy Land - page 273

Choosing a Restaurant in the
Red Sea and Sinai
The restaurants listed on this page have been selected
for their value, good food, atmosphere and interesting
location within the Red Sea and Sinai area. For key to
symbols and map references, see back endpaper.

PRICE CATEGORIES
Prices are based on a three-course
meal for one including coffee, tax
and service.
] Under 30 Egyptian pounds
]] 30-50 Egyptian pounds
]]] 50-100 Egyptian pounds
]]]] 100-150 Egyptian pounds
]]]]] Over 150 Egyptian
pounds

THE RED SEA AND SINAI THE RED SEA AND SINAI THE RED SEA AND SINAI

DAHAB INMO Divers' Home Restaurant Δ © ]]]
Al-Mashraba, Dahab Tel [phone] l Map F6
Located right on the beach at Dahab, this restaurant forms part of the INMO Divers' Resort and is built to the same
architectural style as the main building, with lots of arches and domes. It serves good Oriental, vegetarian and
international cuisine, with its speciality being Egyptian buffets and drinks such as Sahlab .
DAHAB Nesima Restaurant 7 Δ © ˚ ]]]
Mashraba, Dahab Tel [phone] l Map F6
The Nesima is a cosy and intimate restaurant within the Nesima Hotel, which is renowned for its excellent diving
centre. The restaurant serves international cuisine, along with Egyptian dishes such as koshari followed by traditional i

desserts. There is a rooftop bar.
DAHAB Nirvana Indian Restaurant Δ ]]]
Nirvana Dive Center, Lighthouse, Dahab Tel [phone] l Map F6
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Nirvana offers a mouth-watering selection of fresh Indian dishes, prepared
by Indian chefs using only the finest imported spices and ingredients. Food and drinks are served on the beach or the
patio. Hotel guests enjoy a discount on their meals and have the option to eat on the first-floor deck with a sea view.
NAAMA BAY Kokai Grill Room Δ , ]]]
Ghazala Hotel, Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh Tel [phone] l Map E7
The Kokai Grill Room at the Ghazala Hotel offers the finest in Polynesian and Chinese cuisine in an elegant setting.
Each evening the restaurant's team of chefs theatrically prepares the grilled dishes at table grills. The duck, spring
rolls and rice dishes are also recommended.
NUWEIBA Oasis Restaurant © ˚ ]]]
Nuweiba Resort, Nuweiba City Tel [phone] l Map F5
The Leserena has a great view over the Nuweiba Resort's beachside gardens and pool area. The cuisine is largely
Egyptian and classic international, with dishes like pizzas and pasta, fresh fruits, salads, vegetarian dishes and
desserts in abundance.
SHARM EL-SHEIKH Al-Fanar Restaurant Δ © ˚ ]]]
Ras Un Sid Beach, Sharm el-Sheikh Tel [phone] l Map E7
Like many of the restaurants in Sharm el-Sheikh, the Al-Fanar serves Italian cuisine, but what makes this one stand
out from the rest is that fresh produce from Italy is regularly used and its location right on the beach, below the
lighthouse, provides an intimate setting. Good wine list.
SHARM EL-SHEIKH La Luna Restaurant 7 f Δ , © ˚ ]]]
Ritz-Carlton Resort, Om El Seed, Sharm el-Sheikh Tel [phone] l Map E7
With an experienced Italian chef who excels in specialities such as calamari, potato gnocchi and homemade pasta, a i

visit to La Luna will be a memorable experience. A list of fine Italian wines and grappa is served. The restaurant has
a luxurious feel and is located within the Ritz-Carlton Resort.
SHARM-EL-SHEIKH Safsafa © ]]]
Asia Mall, Sharm-el Sheikh Tel [phone] l Map F5
The Safsafa restaurant serves well presented fresh fish dishes, along with a good selection of vegetarian meals, such
as Fuul and l Taamiyya . It can usually be found full of discerning diners. Located right on the waterside at Naama Bay,
in the shopping centre, the restaurant is bright and welcoming.
TABA Castle Zaman Restaurant f Δ © ˚ ]]]
Nuweiba-Taba Road, Taba Tel [phone] l Map F5
This impressive monument commands a dramatic mountainous view of four countries. Castle Zaman's speciality is
slow-cooked food - some dishes are cooked for up to three hours, leaving guests time to enjoy the pool, have a
massage, explore the underground treasure room or relax with a fresh cocktail at the bar. Not suitable for children.

Key to Symbols see back cover flap