Traveller Guide Directions to the Hotel: 97 km from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (1 hour drive). 165 km from Taba International Airport (2 hours drive) .Transfer can be provided by the hotel upon request. Visas: Visa can be obtained on arrival at the Airport in Egypt. Passports must be valid for at least three months after proposed arrival in Egypt. Language: Languages predominantly spoken in Egypt are Arabic, English and French. Religion: Islam and Christianity. When visiting mosques, shoes must be removed and women should wear long dresses and cover bare shoulders. Time Zone: Local time is Greenwich Mean Time + 2 hours. Currency: Egyptian Pound (L.E.)=$ 6.17 More Helpful Tips: Prescribed medications and medications for stomach disorders should be brought. It is also recommended to bring mosquito repellent. Water should only be drunk from sealed bottles and it is advisable to avoid ice. Dress code generally is practical. Strong shoes for Excursions and sun hat are recommended. Jackets and pullover for winter and evenings. Climate: Dahab has a dry desert climate. Days are hot and sunny, nights - nicely cool. A lack of humidity and light wind from the Red Sea allow for open air activities. Skies are clear as there is little rainfall any time of the year. May through September are the warmest months. Temperature by: °C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg. Temperature 16 17 20 24 27 31 32 33 31 27 22 22 Avg. Max. Temperature 21 23 26 31 36 38 39 40 37 33 28 23 Avg. Min. Temperature 10 11 14 18 17 24 26 26 25 21 16 12