Abu Dabbab Beach
Abu Dabbab Beach
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Abu Dabbab Beach is one of the most beautiful & famous white sand beaches in beautiful Marsa Alam. Abu Dabbab Beach is well know as a Turtles Beach, because every year many Sea Turtles are coming to lay their eggs in the white send of this beach. They are living in amazing Abu Dabbab Bay, where you can see also Dugong and rich marina life around the corals while snorkeling. On Abu Dabbab Beach you can find Aqua Blue for snorkeling and trips, Wanasah Bedouin Tent, Blue Ocean Diving Center, Abu Dabbab Beach Restaurant and two bars The Reef Bar & Grill and Flouka Bar.
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AgatheB2013
Warsaw, Poland19 contributions
Sept 2020
Very nice beach with beautiful white sands and full of colorful fish coral reef. You can also meet a turtle there. Clean surroundings. However, my stay was negatively influenced by the guys at the entrance to the beach who tried to cheat me and my friends. First of all, the taxi guy in Happy Life Hotel told us that the entrance fee is 7 $ (USD) plus 5$ for a taxi per person. At the entrance it occured that the guys wanted 9$ per person. We gave them 10$ bills but they didn't (as usual) have a change. So we proposed that we would pay on our way back when they find the change. On our way back the guys still didn't have 1$ per person to give us back and we found out that in Egyption pounds the entrance is in fact 8 $.... I do recommend the beach but I advise you to watch your wallets!
Written 18 September 2020
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Thanks for your feedback. An explanatory conversation with our employees to improve the quality of service will certainly be made. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Thanks for your recommendation of Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be glade to see you again.
Best regards.
Written 28 March 2021
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Amira S
4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
The beach it self is beautiful. But the staff was not the best. They kept pushing me to order something to drink. I kept saying no I am good for now but they still wouldn’t budge. I ended up ordering so I can get them off my back. They didn’t have change so they said that they will bring back my change in a little bit. I wanted for three hours and asked for my change three different times and each time they just said we are looking for change. They eventually started ignoring me and started avoiding making eye contact with me and never brought back my change.
My second issue was with the diving team. They are charging double the price that’s being charged outside. And when I commented that this is way more than what other places are charging, they didn't want to continue the conversation and the guy I was talking to said “ I am sorry to even bother talking to you” and just left.
So literally the only good thing about this place is the beach. Bring your own snacks and drinks and I would recommend going diving somewhere else.
My second issue was with the diving team. They are charging double the price that’s being charged outside. And when I commented that this is way more than what other places are charging, they didn't want to continue the conversation and the guy I was talking to said “ I am sorry to even bother talking to you” and just left.
So literally the only good thing about this place is the beach. Bring your own snacks and drinks and I would recommend going diving somewhere else.
Written 28 June 2022
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Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We are sorry to hear that your experience was not of the quality you expected.
Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written 22 August 2022
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Adel
Ballwin, MO22 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Besides the wonderful snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities to see some of the best secrets of the Red Sea such as the amazing coral reefs and turtles you can also get a chance to ride camels and horses on the beach. If you come to Abu Dabbab beach in Marsa Alam, ask for Ibrahim and Shaaban to get the best customer experience ever in riding a camel on the beach. They really exemplified the importance of customer satisfaction and appreciation.
Written 30 September 2023
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Thank you very much for your feedback and recommendation. This is the highest award for us to hear that the time spent on the Abu Dabbab beach left you only an unforgettable experience. We will be glad to see you again!
Best regards
Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written 5 October 2023
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Miroslav Z.
Brno, Czech Republic10 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
During the day there are several large waves of tourists. If you don't have your own fins - rent them. It is a strenuous and long swim.
Two shallow reefs. If there are any turtles here, they are probably only after the tourists leave - they are spooked. I only saw a turtle at the Amarina Queen Resort. The access to the sea is gradual, on the sand. Prices in restaurants are acceptable.
Two shallow reefs. If there are any turtles here, they are probably only after the tourists leave - they are spooked. I only saw a turtle at the Amarina Queen Resort. The access to the sea is gradual, on the sand. Prices in restaurants are acceptable.
Written 30 September 2023
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Thank you for your feedback. We hope you had a good time at the Beach and enjoyed the beauty of the house reefs and marine life of Abu Dabbab Bay . We will be glad to see you again!
Best regards
Your Abu Dabba Beach team.
Written 5 October 2023
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Dormagen, Germany347 contributions
Nov 2022
Many Scuba schools and stations are making excursions to the beach. From here you can do great shore dives. On the seagrass, you have a 99% guarantee for the great sea turtles. The reef is stunning, too, very large corals and wildlife. If you are staying in the Marsa Alam area, do not miss this dive.
Written 9 December 2022
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Thank you very much for your feedback and for such pleasant and kind words. We are delighted that you had a great time at Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be very glad if you visit us again.
Best Regards
Your Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written 20 December 2022
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3 Mušketýři z Loštic
Czech Republic13 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Beautiful holiday with friends again I would like to thank the animation team who was excellent this year / Jesica gave us so much energy and her laughter 🇨🇿❤💣 of course BODY it's a smile, AMIN won't spoil any fun, AISHA is like the sun, IKA nice smiles, ... etc. , .... and most of all I want to thank the chefs for great food And again the whole management, the managers 100% amazing
Written 5 January 2022
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Tereza
Prague, Czech Republic4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Beautiful beach with even more beautiful coral reefs. Absolutely worth visiting and paying for the entrance.
Staff at the beach bar is really friendly, welcoming and willing. And they make the best drinks! 🫶🏻
Staff at the beach bar is really friendly, welcoming and willing. And they make the best drinks! 🫶🏻
Written 6 November 2022
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Our deepest thanks for sharing your feedback. You cannot even imagine how pleased we are to receive such a high rating from our guests, for us it is the highest award to hear that you were satisfied with the time spent at Abu Dabbab Beach. We will be very glad to see you again!
Best regards
Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written 13 November 2022
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T D
Philadelphia, PA4,434 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We stayed at the Hilton resort but walked to the Abu Dabbab beach for tanning and swimming. There are plenty of sun beds available - for free. There are also a couple of souvenir stores. Behind the first lifeguard tower, there is a juice bar called Zaza Fresh - they have delicious smoothies and juices!
Written 30 November 2020
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Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope you had a great time. We will be very glad to see you again on our Abu Dabbab Beach.
Written 23 March 2021
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Bettina K
Hurghada, Egypt12 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Abu Dabbab Beach is a wonderful beach with magic underwater world with beautyful corals and fishes and the sweet turtels easy to watch.
I enjoyed so much with my husband the relaxed atmosphere at the beach.
They have excellent service for drinks at the beach.
They have many toilets and showers and everything is modern and clean.
I fall in love with Abu Dabbab beach ❤
I enjoyed so much with my husband the relaxed atmosphere at the beach.
They have excellent service for drinks at the beach.
They have many toilets and showers and everything is modern and clean.
I fall in love with Abu Dabbab beach ❤
Written 27 August 2021
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Thank you very much for your feedback and for such pleasant, kind and beautiful words. We are delighted to hear that our guests spent an unforgettable vacation at Abu Dabbab Beach and enjoyed the beauty of the house reefs and their rich marine life in Abu Dabbab Bay. We will be very glad to see you again!
Best regards.
Written 28 August 2021
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S N
1 contribution
May 2022 • Friends
The overall experience at Abu Dabbab beach was amazing. The staff were all so friendly and the food was also great. The beach and the sea activities were so amazing, from the turtles to the corals and the sea cow! All so beautiful and breathtaking, definitely recommend this place and would absolutely visit again!
Written 26 June 2022
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a great time at Abu Dabbab Beach and enjoyed the beauty of the house reefs and their incredible marine life in Abu Dabbab Bay. We will be glad to see you again!
Best regards
Abu Dabbab Beach team.
Written 4 July 2022
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Help!!!
Dopo essere stati a Marsa Alam 6 volte ( 5 Shams Alam + 1 Three corners Fayouz) vorremo provare un altro punto di reef. Eravamo interessati a Berenice ma è troppo lontana e dopo aver letto le recensioni stavamo pensando a Abu Dabbab.
Ho però dei dubbi che spero qualcuno di voi può aiutarmi a chiarire.
- La barriera di Abu Dabbab è bella quanto quella dello Shams Alam?
- Si riesce a nuotare o c'è troppa gente nella laguna visto che arrivano le escursioni giornaliere?
- Vi è un resort dove sia possibile mangiare all'aperto?
- Quale resort consigliate?
Ringrazio sin d'ora chiunque possa darmi informazioni.
Written 8 September 2024
Kann man an der Strand Gastronomie mit Euro zahlen oder nur in EGP?
Written 2 September 2023
Ciao! Sono stata tre volte a Marsa Alam e tutte le volte alloggiando accanto al Parco di Wadi El Gimal. Posti incantevoli, barriera meravigliosa...Per la mia quarta volta mi sto incuriosendo di Abu Dabbab, ma non vorrei pentirmi (come si dice, chi lascia la via vecchia per la nuova, sa quel che lascia ma non sa quel che trova!). Qualcuno è stato in entrambe i posti e può dirmi le differenze per favore? Grazie!
Written 29 January 2020
buon giorno, vorrei andare a Marsa Alam a metà aprile. Mi piacerebbe alloggiare in un resort molto buono, con accesso alla barriera corallina riparato ed utilizzabile anche in caso di vento. Mi sembra che la baia di Abu Dabbab sia molto buona, ma non ho particolari preferenze non essendo mai stata a Marsa Alam. Mi piacerebbe evitare strutture particolarmente affollate o vicine al centro. In ogni caso l'esigenza principale è poter fare un buon snorkelling anche partendo direttamente dall'hotel. considerato il periodo, non proprio caldo e frequentemente ventoso, cosa mi consigliate? grazie molte!
Written 28 January 2020
Buonasera io sono stato al Gemma beach ed ho fatto un buon snorkeling all’interno della laguna dove ho avuto la fortuna di nuotare anche con una tartaruga.
Abu d’abbandono è una baia riparata con la barriera ai lati della baia e prateria al centro dove è possibile trovare le tartarughe verdi giganti.
Non c’è un centro a Marsa Alam e ti consiglio di fare le uscite in particolare Dolphin house l’ho trovata indimenticabile
Written 28 January 2020
We will be staying at Royal Tulip, can we just make our own way to the beach and then stay as long as we want? Looks that way from other posts and I appreciate there is an entry fee, but other than that are we ok to just bring our own snorkels and just have a look round the bay? Many thanks.
Written 12 January 2020
Abu Dabab Beach has entry fee of LE 150 per person
You can stay any time you like but the entrance fee is mandatory.
Written 13 January 2020
How far is this beach from the Jolie Beach Resort formerly NADA Marsa. Thanks Rob.
Written 11 September 2019
Hajnal M
It‘s not far, 10 km, 10 min by car. The Abu Dhabbab beach is between Hilton and Malikia.
Written 12 September 2019
Bonjour,
Nous aimerions faire des vacances pour snorkler et avons choisi marsa alam.. vous savez quels hotels sont sur la plage ou dans la baie de abu dabbab?
Merci pour vos réponses
Written 24 August 2019
Il y a le fayrouz plaza a marsa alam et il y a marsa imbarak a 15 min à pied inutile d’aller à abu dabbab
Written 14 September 2019
Je voudrai savoir à quel hôtel vous etiez
S’il était pres
Prèst de la plage
Merci
Written 29 July 2019
Hi ,
Thanks for your message
Abu Dabbab diving lodge
Written 29 July 2019
Hallo ich war schon einmal dort vor ort. Hatte es über einen Veranstalter gebucht. Diesmal möchte ich selber hinfahren. Kann mir wer verraten wo man dort reinkommt? Über das hotel dann? Habe gehört es kostet so ca 7 Euro Eintritt.
Freue mich über infos
Written 5 June 2019
Hallo,
Es eine Schranke neben dem Hotel.
Ja man zahlt ca. 7 € Eintritt.
MfG
Written 5 June 2019
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