Sharm El Sheikh is a Red Sea resort city at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, known for diving at Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran, beach resorts and Naama Bay nightlife.
Naama Bay is the centre of nightlife, with bars, clubs and shisha cafes; Soho Square offers an open-air evening scene.
Resort-style: late dinners, live music and DJ nights.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- 22:00-02:00
- Average drink
- Local beer EGP 100-180 (~$2-3.6); cocktails EGP 250-450 (~$5-9) in hotels and Naama Bay venues.
- Dress code
- Smart-casual in clubs; swimwear is not accepted.
- Cover charge
- Alcohol is served in hotels and licensed venues; public drunkenness is illegal.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Naama Bay
Bars, clubs and shisha cafes on the promenade.
Best for: Night walks
Soho Square
Fountain and events.
Best for: Early evening
Old Market
Egyptian cafes
Best for: Tea and shisha
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Hard Rock Cafe Bar
Known for: Cocktails and live music
Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Camel Bar
Known for: Dive-crowd bar
Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Little Buddha Lounge
Known for: DJ lounge
Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Naama Bay Shisha Cafes
Known for: Shisha and mint tea
Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Soho Square Bars
Known for: Open-air square with bars
Soho Square, Om El Seid, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Little Buddha Sharm Club Nights
Cover: Event dependent
Hours: Late evenings
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Alf Leila Wa Leila
Arabian Nights show
Fountain and events at Soho Square
Open-air square
Hotel entertainment programmes
Animation shows in resorts
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Carry cash; take taxis or ride-hailing at night.
Drink bottled water between drinks.
Do not carry alcohol in public.
Check ticket and entry prices for events.
Keep valuables in the hotel safe.