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El Dahar

old center of Hurghada, Hurghada, Egypt
Ranked #14 of 24 attractions in Hurghada
4.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
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Chard, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Everything you want is here. You must visit but don't go if you like up market shops. It's very much a huge marketplace, a bazaar, but very good for all sorts of presents. More

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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Been there twice, when i first arrived ( the bust stop ), and another visit to the actual market. Nice and interesting , plenty of shops, and you may get good bargain. Transportation only 2.5 egyptian pounds by the mini buses, don't use taxis and private lemos, very pricey for no use! public transportation were safe and available all day. More

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Alexandria, Egypt
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

El Dahhar considered to be the local area at Hurghada were located there the local cheap restaurants and cafes and alot of shops eprfume , bazaars , papyros & watches .. alot to find there More

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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120 reviews 120 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

This is a real Egyptian experiance. if you want to shop where the locals go. And dont stick to the main street. The back streets is where its at. Near the Mosque you will find a few market style shops in the street/on floor. Great value and friendly people. Also remember to visit the new Church when your in this... More

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Stavanger
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The place does not have history, only merchants and dwellers that live on tourism and anything related to it, which gives you a notion to what to expect. The place is incredibly dirty. I don't know who or where or what is clean. All public places and a lot of shops and workshops were really dirty. The exceptions were private... More

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Tamworth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Great day, but guides were a bit rude and asked for a large tip as it had been a long day for them More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Nice bazaar, Mosque, fishmarket and people. Took the yalla-yalla bus there which was great! Met a lot of interesting people on the bus as well. More

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UK
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

You can find everything in Dahar including the Souk.The old centre of Hurghada is a busy shopping centre full of many shops,restaurants,cafes and hardware shops amongst other things.You will find the fruit and veg market together with the fish and meat market next to the bus terminal.Explore the streets just off the main road and you may find a bargain... More

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Stevenage, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Bags of life to see and plenty stores but watch out for the little pick pockets - cute and very light fingered. The new cathedral is worth a visit. More

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Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

We visit this area with all litle shops and souvenirs More

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