Sheikh Salem House Links
We have formed partnerships across Egypt and globally. Here are some of our top Dahab links and our recommended interesting web sites.
Partners
Our partners are carefully selected to ensure they represent the vision of our business and do their bit to offer responsible tourism or protection of the environment.
Desert Divers
Desert Divers is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre in Dahab that is actively involved in reef checks, beach clean ups and conservation. As well as excellent diving they also offer free diving, yoga, safaris and new to Sinai mountain climbing. Desert Divers was created by Said (Dahabs first ever Bedouin Diver) and they also do much work with Bedouin communities in Sinai.
Explore Sinai
Explore Sinai is a project set up by the European Union and the South Sinai Regional Development Programme to promote tourism and small businesses in Sinai.
SSRDP
The South Sinai Regional Development Programme is funded by the European Union to develop sustainable projects for the people of South Sinai. Since the project begun succesful projects include Fansina Handicrafts, Al Karm Eco Lodge and Desert Divers expanssion into Mountain and Rock Climbing.
Fansina
Fansina was Sinai's first Bedouin Womens Handcraft Co-operative and has an excellent range of bags, jewelry and home accessories all made in Sinai. Now with stockists around the world (including us) and an online shopping portal you dont even need to come to Sinai to shop.
Al Karm Eco Lodge
A beautiful Bedouin managed Eco Lodge in a quiet part of Sinai close to St Catherines and Mount Sinai. This Eco Lodge is a perfect place to escape from hussle and bussle. We at Sheikh Salem House can organise trips here but for more information please see this web page.
http://ecolodges.saharasafaris.org/alkarm/index.htm
Sheikh Mousa St Catherines
Sinai's first Bedouin Safari House based in the St Catherines National Park.
Bedouin Paths
Another like minded organisation in the St Catherines area.
The Diving Diva
A new villa for rent that cares about the enviroment. Can be reserved via Sheikh Salem House or direct. These ladies also specialise in womens only diving holidays. We provide them Bedouin Safaris and Cultural Events upon request for their guests.
http://www.thedivingdiva.co.uk
Sea Star Apartments
The Sea Star Apartments are just one minutes walk from Sheikh Salem House in Dahab, they are beautifully finished and are great for short/long term lettings for groups and families. We provide them Bedouin Safaris and Cultural Events.
http://www.linkcomingsoon
True Egypt Travel
True Egypt offers tailor made luxury and affordable holidays in Egypt. With offices in the Uk and in Sharm El Sheikh they ensure that their guests get the best that Egypt has to offer without any hassle.
Radio Sharm Live
A new live internet radio station based in Sharm El Sheikh which offers news and good music for Sharm, Dahab and Sinai.
RadioSharmLIVETHE only LIVE Radio in Sharm, for Sharm. 70's, 80's and Top Hits.....
The Travel Foundation
The Travel Foundation is a UK Based NGO that raises funds to develop sustainable tourism projects. It delivers training to travel companies and awareness to travellers. Please support them by looking at the excellent information on their website.
http://www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk
Yoga Travel
Yoga Travel offers Yoga Holidays in Dahab, Egypt but also in Morrocco and follow responsible tourism guidelines so that their guests get to experience local culture and tradditons as well as yoga in maginficent locations.
Zen Holidays
Zen Holidays offers alternative holidays including yoga and horse riding in Dahab, Egypt and the Middle East.
Our top Dahab Links
I Love Dahab
Dahabs number 1 community website, with webcams and its own facebook : )
Wiki Travel
Excellent online guide to Dahab written by various contributors who have been visiting!
http://wikitravel.org/en/Dahab
Dahab Info
More excellent information about Dahab
About Dahab
Another great resource for information about Dahab.
Sinai Divers
A comprehensive website for all Diving in Sinai
Egypt Links
Some Where Different in Siwa
Stay in a mud hut in Siwa and experience the local culture of this beautiful oasis region in western Egypt
http://www.somewheredifferent.com
The Windsor Hotel in Cairo
A famous and classic hotel in the heart of Cairo
Egypt Travel
The award winning website by the Egyptian Tourist Authority with lots of information and excellent pictures and interactive features.
Airlines
Airlines to Sharm El Sheikh and Taba (the closest airports to Dahab). Please book via an ATOL proected company or with your credit card in order to avoid any potential problems.
Easy Jet
Red Sea Flights
Booking Partners
Our booking partners feature our guest house and similar hotels, hostels and camps around the world.
Its a Green Green World
Its a green green world is a new and comprehensive web site for responsible and sustainble travel
http://itsagreengreenworld.com
Hostel Bookers
Hostel Bookers offers booking for services for thousands of places around the world including Sheikh Salem House.
Book other hostels worldwideHostel World
Hostel World is the popular booking site with Hostels from all over the world including Sheikh Salem House.
Blogs
Please also read this new blog called Turning Bedouin for more information about Bedouin Life in Sinai and the challenges faced in todays globalised world. http://turningbedouin.wordpress.com/
Check out our Sheikh Salem House Dahab Group on facebook for up to the minute news and events from our little red sea oasis.
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Sheikh Salem House is not responsible for the content of the websites contained in this list. These are provided for your information about Dahab, Sinai, Egypt and related businesses.
© Sheikh Salem House November 2009
