Major city · Egypt
Dumyatدمياط
Half a day to a full day: walk the Corniche, see the Amr Ibn Al-a'as Mosque, eat domyati cheese and leave. Not a base.
Dumyat (Damietta) is a Nile Delta city where the river meets the Mediterranean. Egyptians come for the beaches and the cheese; travellers use it as a short stop between Cairo and the coast. The old mosques and the Corniche are the main draw, and the city is quiet compared to Alexandria or Port Said.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded with Egyptian holidaymakers, hot)
- Airport
- CAI
- Nights
- 0–1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dumyat122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dumyat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyQuiet and safe for a Delta city.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCAI Cairo International (About 3 h by road; check for direct buses or hire a taxi.).
- Getting aroundTaxis and tuk-tuks cover the city; walking works along the Corniche.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (local café)EGP 15–30
- Street or quick mealKoshari (street food)EGP 20–40
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within cityEGP 20–50
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel bed, a night, per personEGP 300
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomEGP 1,000
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomEGP 1,800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 600 · Mid EGP 1,200 · High EGP 2,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAI Cairo International (About 3 h by road; check for direct buses or hire a taxi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dumyat: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and tuk-tuks cover the city; walking works along the Corniche. For Ras-El-Barr, take a local ferry or a short taxi ride.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ras-El-Barr
goDoor to door: 20–30 min
Ferry or taxi from Dumyat centre, about 15 min
Beach town at the Nile mouth; busy in summer, quiet off-season.
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
Taxi or microbus, about 1 h
Suez Canal views and a different port-city atmosphere.
Mansoura
goDoor to door: 1 h
Taxi or microbus, about 45 min
University city with a lively centre; check the Mansoura guide.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Corniche area
Closest to the river and the main sights; limited mid-range options.
Ras-El-Barr
Beach town across the river; popular with Egyptian families in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- EGP 500–800 excl. bed
- Mid
- EGP 800–1,500 excl. bed
- High
- EGP 1,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × EGP 1,000 | EGP 1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × EGP 1,200 | EGP 2,400 |
| Taxi from Cairo (one way)2 × EGP 400 · check | EGP 800 |
| Train from Cairo (one way)2 × EGP 100 · check | EGP 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 440 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 2,420 per person per day, bed included | EGP 4,840 |
2026 estimate in EGP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (local café) | EGP 15–30 |
| Koshari (street food) | EGP 20–40 |
| Domyati cheese (per kg)check | EGP 60–100 |
| Taxi ride within city | EGP 20–50 |
| Ferry to Ras-El-Barrcheck | EGP 5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer weekends: Ras-El-Barr and the Corniche are packed.
- Train from Cairo takes 5–6 hours; a coach or private taxi is faster (about 3 h).
- Domyati cheese is sold in local shops; ask for a taste before buying.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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Dumyatدمياط
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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للعُنوان ده، لو سمحتTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Cairo → Dumyat: about EGP 400–600, about 3 h (check)
- Train Cairo → Dumyat: about EGP 100–150, about 5–6 h (check)
- Ferry Dumyat → Ras-El-Barr: EGP 5–10 (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكام؟ — How much? (bi-kam?)
- لذيذ — Delicious (laziz)
- فين الحمّام؟ — Where is the toilet? (fein el-hammam?)
Egyptian Arabic is the local dialect; Modern Standard Arabic is understood but not spoken day-to-day.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dumyat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded with Egyptian holidaymakers, hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Amr Ibn Al-a'as Mosque, El-Bahr Mosque and the Corniche with verified hours.
- Eat pages for domyati cheese and local seafood with last-order times.
- Transport fixture: Dumyat station → Cairo and coach terminal with departure bands.
Sources
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