Accommodations, Dining, & Nightlife

Where to Stay?

Traditionally, Sahel was a destination for those who owned vacation homes in the area, but in recent years, the availability of beach rentals for long-term stays and hotel accommodations have made the North Coast beaches accessible to all travelers. Renting a private holiday home is a great way to experience an Egyptian summer, and Sahel has a wide variety of residences to choose from. Everything from small studios to sprawling luxurious seafront villas are available for rent. If you prefer a shorter stay, there are hotel options in and near Alamein, Sidi Abdel Rahman, and Almaza Bay. Whether you are looking for large, five-star hotel chains or stylish boutique hotels that offer more rustic luxury with a uniquely Mediterranean vibe, Sahel won’t disappoint.

Where to Eat?

Most well-known Cairo restaurants and cafés open summer branches in Sahel, and there are some eateries with origin stories of being temporary beach shacks that became so popular that they opened permanent locations in Cairo after the summer. You’ll find every kind of cuisine imaginable, from vegan tacos to sushi, Japanese cheesecake, gelato, and gourmet burgers and fries. Around sunset, Sahel’s famous beach bars start to come to life. You can enjoy a serene sunset dinner or party the night away after dark.

Shopping & Entertainment

Sahel is a prime shopping and entertainment destination in the summer months. Every well-known Cairo retail chain has a Sahel location, so you can shop for everything, from home accessories, furniture, and designer fashion brands to golf carts, beach buggies, and even motor scooters, the best mode of transportation for zipping in and out of the beach compounds. Entertainment facilities, such as cinemas and concert venues, can also be found throughout the coast, with particularly large venues that attract big-name Egyptian and International musical acts and DJs in Marina Alamein and New Alamein City.