Naama Bay’s crescent of sand and lights in Scharm asch-Schaich
Published on 09/16/2026 at 21:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Naama Bay on the Red Sea coast of Scharm asch-Schaich is a natural inlet where a broad curve of sand meets a tightly built waterfront of hotels, cafés and walkways. Within Sharm El Sheikh it functions as a central district, a place where the resort city’s beach, accommodation and night-time activity are concentrated along one sheltered bay.
A crescent-shaped bay at the heart of Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay forms a crescent of shoreline on the Gulf of Aqaba, between the Old Town of Sharm El Sheikh to the south and the area around the airport and Sharks Bay to the north.between the Old Town and the airport The bay itself is described as sandy, with the main beach following the natural curve of the coastline rather than a straight man-made edge.Naama Bay's beach is a broad curve of sand
Within Sharm El Sheikh, Naama Bay is recognised as a central hub for visitors, with its strip of hotels and public spaces occupying the land immediately behind the beach.the main hub for tourists in the city The district grew as a purpose-built resort area from the early 1980s, when development on this part of the South Sinai coast expanded and new hotel complexes were constructed along the bay.developed as a resort area from around 1982 onward
Promenade, hotels and the everyday life of the bay
Behind the sand of Naama Bay runs a pedestrian promenade that follows the curve of the coast, forming the main spine of the district’s public life.a large pedestrian promenade The walkway is lined with hotel entrances, open-air restaurants, cafés, souvenir shops and dive centres, creating a continuous sequence of spaces where visitors move between the beach and the built frontage.the promenade runs parallel to the beach along its entire length
The hotels stand in rows along the bay, with their grounds reaching towards the sand and their façades facing the water.many hotels here stand in several lines along the sea Many sections of the beach in front of these properties are managed directly by the hotels, which arrange loungers, parasols and access routes, while a narrower strip of shore remains outside these compounds for general use.hotels manage the sections in front of them Away from the water, the inland side of the promenade carries streets such as Malek Al Bahrein and Hussein Salem, where shops and entertainment venues continue the built-up feel of the district.wide pedestrian streets such as Malek Al Bahrein
From beach activities to nightlife under the Red Sea sky
On the shore itself, Naama Bay offers a long sandy beachfront where visitors spend time on the sand, swim in the clear water and access boat trips and diving excursions.soft golden sand and clear blue water Diving infrastructure is well established here, with numerous dive shops based along the bay and excursion boats departing to reef sites further out in the Red Sea and in the wider Sharm El Sheikh area.excellent infrastructure with dive shops everywhere
As day turns into evening, the focus along Naama Bay moves towards its restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, which line both the promenade and the parallel streets inland.the liveliest area along the coastline Depending on the section of the bay, visitors encounter quieter hotel terraces, music from open-air venues or busier stretches where several establishments sit close together along the main thoroughfare.music from dozens of restaurants and bars along the main thoroughfare Away from the waterfront, the wider Naama Bay area also contains larger facilities such as a water park and shopping centres, reinforcing its role as a district where visitors can spend extended periods without leaving the neighbourhood.a large water park and many stores
Visiting Naama Bay: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Naama Bay lies on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba within Sharm El Sheikh in South Sinai, between the Old Town district and the area around Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
- The shoreline of Naama Bay is sandy, with the main beach stretching in a curve; reaching the water from the promenade involves crossing hotel frontages or designated access paths.
- Naama Bay is part of Egypt, where the official language is Arabic and the currency is the Egyptian pound.
- From the inland road network of Sharm El Sheikh, access to Naama Bay is provided by local transport services and taxis that follow the main route along the resort’s coastline.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Naama Bay
Where is Naama Bay within Sharm El Sheikh?
Naama Bay sits on the Red Sea coast of Sharm El Sheikh in South Sinai, between the city’s Old Town to the south and the area around the airport and Sharks Bay to the north.
What should visitors expect on a first visit to Naama Bay?
Visitors encounter a curved sandy bay backed by a promenade, hotel frontages, restaurants, shops and dive centres, with beach activity during the day and busier entertainment streets after dark.
What makes Naama Bay distinctive among Red Sea resort districts?
Naama Bay stands out through the combination of its crescent-shaped natural bay, its dense pedestrian promenade and its role as a central district where Sharm El Sheikh’s beach life, diving services and nightlife are clustered together.
