Cultural, Land and New You Holidays

Day trips, sight seeing and desert safaris are covered in Safaris and in our Dahab Guide

Camels are a desert dwellers best friend and have only recently been replaced by cars as the transportation method of choice in the Sinai. Camels have a real sense of humour and they are very loyal to their owners. Which is just as well, as their owners depended on them to carry heavy loads and walk hundreds of kms a month. For your chance to feel like 'Lawrence of Arabia' in the desert, try a camel trek from one hour - 3 hour tour of Dahab. Or a half day trip or even an overnight safari. There are many options are available and they can be booked on arrival.

Try delicious fresh bedouin food cooked in the traditional way, over an open fire. In the silence of the desert, under a star filled sky, this is a must do when your in Dahab. Learn how to make bedouin tea and tasty bread, and a chance to learn more about bedouin culture and life in the desert.

Juma from the Mozina Bedouin Tribe of South Sinai has been preparing delicious Bedouin Dinners to tourists for almost 15 years. He makes traditionally cooked food but serves it to western standards (with plates, knifes, forks and spoons). This is a chance to experience a 5 star personal dinner with your own Bedouin chef in the desert and mountains of Sinai. You can choose from the Mountains of Wadi Bidar with views of Dahab and the Red Sea, or the sandy beach of the Lagoon area for you own personal Bedouin feast.

This is great for groups, families and individuals, or this can also be arranged as a private dinner party for 4 or more persons. Booking can be made on a night of your choice at Sheikh Salem House, prices start from 110 Egyptian pounds per person for a feast including transportation.

For more information about Bedouin life see our Bedouin Culture page.

NEW DATES FOR 2010

March 2010 - Beginners Belly Dance Holiday

March 2010 - Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance Holiday

Final dates to be confirmed shortly.

What could be better than learning to belly dance than in the land from where it originated? Next to the Red Sea and surrounded by desert and mountains our belly dance holiday will provide you with a unique and memorable experience. This holiday is for women of all ages, shapes and sizes to discover the power of this dance.

Our holidays will be held over one week with five days of belly dance classes of 2 hour sessions each day with optional sessions possible. These are held in the centre of our building. This will give you plenty of time each day to snorkel, dive, explore dahab or relax in the sun. You will also have a free day at the start and at the end of the week. You can come on your own or with friends or partners. The dance sessions are for women only, but our programme has been organised so that you can spend the rest of your time as you want to.

Our guest teacher for the week is Caroline Evanoff, she is an expert dancer and teacher based in Cairo. She has performed and taught thousands of women the art of belly dance around the world. She has designed a special teaching programme for the week and will also be available for anyone who wants to take extra sessions in the evening.

March 2010  - final dates to be confirmed shortly

Beginners Belly Dance Holiday

Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance Holiday

The classes are beginner level or intermediate/advanced and suitable for all ages and most of fitness. The sessions will be held either inside our building in our large inner hall, or on our roof with magnificent views.

Spaces are limited to 10 persons per holiday so early booking is advised. The price for the week will start from £195 per person to £335 per person (excluding flights) for the week depending on your accommodation preferences. If you come with friends you could share an apartment on our 1st floor. Take a look at the guest house pages and decide your choice of accommodation. The price includes airport transfers, accommodation, all the classes, a Bedouin desert dinner and desert class, and a belly dance hip scarf and much more.

Full information is available by clicking here or Contact us for more information.

Advanced Belly Dance - One week advanced/professional Belly Dance course is available with Caroline in Dahab, for Dance Groups and those progressing towards professional dancing. Contact us for more information with your preferred dates and group numbers.

 

There are a number of stables in Dahab offering horse riding by the hour to longer half day treks, full day or over night safaris. This is a lovely way to explore the desert on your own Arabian horse. All equipment is available and riding lessons for beginners can be arranged. More information can be provided on arrival and booking for day or days and times of your choice.

 

Quad biking is ideal for desert terrain and is good fun (if you don't mind the noise of the engine). Quad bikes are available by the hour, or as a half day or full day trips that give you the chance to explore Dahab's more remote areas. Bookings can be made on arrival.

 

Mountain bikes or basic bikes are available for hire by hour, or day, or week. Dahab has traditionally allowed cycling along the whole of the beach promenade. This made Dahab seem like 'Amsterdam by the sea'. However some restrictions have been placed on cycling through the town centre, so now you must make a note of signs you see along the beach promenade and exercise caution. As Dahab is still a small town cycling is a great way to get around and even the main roads are not busy. So without much traffic to worry about its an ideal activity for everyone. Bike hire can be organised on arrival at a number of locations around town.

Dahab is a perfect place for practising yoga with its stunning scenery and year round sunshine. There are kundilini, ashtanga and sivannanda classes held regularly in around Dahab and these can normally be booked on arrival. Or combine your yoga practise with meditation, or water based activities. Yoga Free diving is now available, and Yoga Diving (see water activities). Yoga Safaris can be arranged as day trips or overnight. Or why not combine with sightseeing and cultural activities for a longer safari. Available through out the year for groups of three persons or more.

Yoga Holidays in Dahab

Dahab has a wealth of experienced Yoga Teachers offering most styles of Yoga from beginner to advanced level. Tailor make your yoga holiday by telling us your interests and dates and we can plan a programme that suits you.

We can offer yoga holidays tailored to your preferences or with several established specialist companies including:

• Yoga Travel - specialise in Yoga Holidays in beautiful settings and can combine the sun and sea in Dahab with Yoga at Mount Sinai or even the Pyramids. See Yoga Travel for more information.
• Sunra Yoga - One of Dahabs longest running Yoga Companies, they also specialise in Yoga Diving see Sunra Yoga Company.

Yoga week at Sheikh Salem House - More dates coming soon.

The week will include six days of yoga ( All sessions are 1 hour 30 minutes) in the morning and evening by expert teacher Barbara Gordon, Sunra Yoga Company. Barbara uses the Sivananda method of teaching which focuses on breathing and relaxation. During the week you will stretch and tone your body and still have plenty of time to explore Dahab. Classes will be held outside when possible so that you can enjoy the stunning location next to the red sea.

The price for the week is from £195 per person and includes all yoga classes, airport transfers and budget accommodation. For deluxe suites the prices start at £260 per person Depending on your accommodation preferences the price may vary. If you want to share an apartment with other members of the yoga holiday the price can be reduced. Let us know your room preferences by looking at our guest house pages. Flights during this period are available from the Uk for about £115 return, making this an excellent time to come to Dahab.

Contact us for more details. Also if you require assistance in finding cheap flights or any questions about the holiday. Spaces are limited so reserve your place via our contact us page or by email today.

 

New to Dahab, Tai Chi classes are being held regularly at different locations around town and are very popular. Tai Chi is a gently flowing exercise which brings about similar health benefits to yoga. Group session's are also available (minimum 3 persons) at locations of your choice. Bookings for classes can be made upon arrival.

 

Reiki healing has become a very popular alternative therapy over the last few centuries, originating from Japan it is now world renown. The healing involves 'the laying of hands' in series of patterns to heal specific ailments, or it is also used to improve general health and well being. An experienced practitioner is available for individual healing sessions and can also provide teaching sessions. Healing sessions can be organised upon arrival, however teaching sessions will require advanced booking. Contact us for more information.

Reiki Healers Courses are now avalible, Reiki 1, Reiki 2 and Reiki Master, prices start from 900 Egyptian Pounds for a 2 day Reiki 1 course. During 2 weeks you can undertake the full series of courses and leave Dahab as a Reiki Master. Contact us for full details of prices and programmes.

The Bedouin Tribes (as many other tribes) have been using natural ingredients and herbs to cure all manner of conditions for centuries. We can arrange for a consultation with a Bedouin herbal medicine practitioner in St Catherines or investigate your ailments to find suitable herbal remedy solutions or to see if there are Bedouin cures available. Contact us if you require more information or we can provide more information upon arrival.

 

Dahab has a wide range of massage practitioners available offering a variety of different massage techniques including:

• Sports therapy massage
• Full body or half body either with aromatherapy oils or essential oils and extracts
• Reflexology
• Indian Head Massage
• Egyptian Massage
• Special Sudanese Massage and smoke wrap treatment
• Lomi Lomi Hawaian Energy Massage

Massages can all be booked upon arrival at times and location of your choice.

More new cultural holidays are coming soon in Dahab including:

• Our new Bedouin Cultural Experience
• Reiki and Crystal Healing Holiday (available now)
• Meditate and Paint Holiday (available now)

Also coming soon more guides and information on things to do or try in Dahab including:

• Alternatives - Coming soon a detailed guide to alternative Dahab
• Eating Out - Coming soon a detailed guide of Dahab's best cafe's and restaurants.
• Bars and Nightlife - Coming soon a detailed guide of Dahab at Night
• Shopping- Coming soon a detailed guide of Dahab's best shops

For more information on any of the above activities please contact us by either using the contact us form or email directly to info@sheikhsalemhouse.com