It is a village 45 minutes north of Sharm El Sheikh on the Gulf of Aqaba. The Assala, near the center of town, is a place known for its hippy-like atmosphere. Hostel type accommodation and cheap eateries attract the back-packing crowd who flock to the Red Sea for sport and sunshine. The bazaar offers colorful clothing and hand made souvenirs. Here you can purchase beaded necklaces, and get your hair braided with colorful string by young beduin children. Like the rest of South Sinai, Dahab too is developing into a tourist hot spot with five star hotels and dive centers.
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