Dahab holiday apartment rental, El Asalah with beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access

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Assalah Lodge (apartment)

Home description

This luxury apartment is located in the Bedouin village of Assalah, just 5 mins walk to the local beach and 15-20 mins to the main bay and Lighthouse area. A peaceful place to relax and absorb the local culture, the apartment is newly furnished and fitted with everything required for a comfortable self catering holiday. It has a generously spaced living room with an open plan kitchen and large bedroom with air conditioning.

The balcony, with an amazing view to the sea and mountains, is the perfect place for a sunset cocktail or sunbathing. The English manager lives locally and is your point of contact during your stay. Sheets and towels are provided. Transfers from and to the airport in Sharm el Sheikh can be arranged on request. Special offers for diving, hiking, tours and other activities are available. With 15 year's experience in the area, we're sure you'll enjoy the best the Sinai has to offer.

Sitting area	Bedroom
Living Area	Bedouins in the shallow reef water, Assalah beach

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The Red Sea Riviera/Sinai region

The Sinai is a triangular peninsula in Egypt. It lies between the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south, forming a land bridge between Africa and Southwest Asia. The Sinai is a region rich in history and culture. The local Bedouin who have been inhabiting the peninsula for thousands of years are still living throughout the Sinai today.

Dahab is one of the few beach side villages that is still largely inhabited by local Bedouin. Once you drive out into the desert the sights and experiences are endless. From St Catherine's Monastery (the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the world), to climbing to the top of Mount Sinai (where Moses was said to have received the 10 commandments), to geological wonders in the forms of gorges, canyons, sand dunes and oases, there is something for everyone!

Dahab / El Asalah area

The word Dahab is Arabic for gold and is possibly a reference to the geographic locality; gold washed down from the desert mountains may have accumulated on the alluvial flood plain where the town was built. The name may also be a reference to the colour of the sands to the south of the town itself. Some locals attribute the name to the colour of the sky, just after sunset. Dahab is a small town situated on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula.

Formerly a Bedouin fishing village, located approximately 80 km (50 miles) northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab is still considered to be one of the Sinai's most treasured diving and windsurfing destinations. Following the Six Day War, the town was occupied by Israel and known in Hebrew as Di-Zahav, a place mentioned in the Exodus from Egypt.

The Sinai Peninsula was restored to Egyptian rule in 1982. At the southern beach promenade you can see the foundation walls of a harbour found in 1989 and not far from it there was a lighthouse. This harbour was a storage place for trade goods of Maqnah (Saudi Arabia) which you can see opposite the coast from Dahab.

From 1980 till 1990 Dahab has been a meeting place for hippies and backpackers. The arrival of international hotel chains and the establishment of other ancillary facilities has now made this a popular destination with tourists from all over the world.

Dahab is full of adventure and activities: scuba diving, snorkelling, wind surfing, kite-surfing, wake-boarding, horse riding, quad biking & desert safaris, yoga, dance classes and many more.

How to get there

Access to Dahab is easy with almost daily flights from the UK with Easyjet, Thomson and others to Sharm El Sheikh with an hour drive up the coast by taxi. Cheap flights can be found at the easyjet and Thomson websites and the popular redseaflights .

Activities near Dahab

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The sitting area will also convert into a large comfy double bed or two single beds as necessary giving flexibility to families and couples (up to 4 people in total) to expand the sleeping capacity of this very spacious apartment. With curtain separation to the sitting area privacy is assured maintaining full access to the kitchen, bathroom and balcony.

Further details outdoors:
The large balcony boasts amazing panoramic views to the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia and the rugged mountains nearby. The roof garden offers a selection of herbs along with local flowers and palms. A table and chairs is provided for dining outside and a cosy bedouin style area for relaxing or sunbathing.

Further details

Comprehensive welcome pack provided on arrival. Native English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.

Conditions

30% of rental fee required to secure booking.

Cleaning on departure is included in the price, sheets and towels are changed weekly. Full cleaning with linen change can be arranged during your stay for 20€.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late Summer	8 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	295£ 295	5050	5050	6 Nights
Autumn	1 Nov 09	16 Dec 09	265£ 265	4545	4545	4 Nights
Christmas	16 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	295£ 295	5050	5050	6 Nights
Winter	9 Jan 10	1 Mar 10	235£ 235	3838	3838	3 Nights
Easter	1 Mar 10	1 May 10	295£ 295	5050	5050	6 Nights
Spring	1 May 10	1 Aug 10	265£ 265	4545	4545	4 Nights
Summer	1 Aug 10	1 Nov 10	295£ 295	5050	5050	6 Nights
Autumn	1 Nov 10	16 Dec 10	265£ 265	4545	4545	4 Nights
Christmas	16 Dec 10	9 Jan 11	295£ 295	5050	5050	6 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Price includes all electricity, water and local taxes.

Cleaning on departure is included in the price, sheets and towels are changed weekly. Full cleaning with linen change can be arranged during your stay for 20€.

30% deposit is taken to secure your booking with the remainder payable on arrival.

Availability

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