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Taba Heights
Spend 2 days in Taba Heights for golf, water sports and a short ferry to Aqaba; add a half‑day for a quad‑bike desert tour.
Taba Heights is a purpose‑built resort on the Sinai coast with a 5‑star golf course, a full‑service water‑sports centre and free resort buses. Two nights let you play golf, dive or snorkel and take a day‑trip across the Gulf of Aqaba; a third night is only needed for a relaxed pace or a longer desert quad‑bike tour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler, dry)
- avoid Jun–Aug (high heat, occasional sandstorms)
- Airport
- SSH
- Nights
- 2
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
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- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Egypt ↗Check visa rules for your passport on the official Egypt e-visa portal before flying; visa on arrival availability depends on nationality and can change.
- Egypt ↗Drones need prior permission and are routinely confiscated on arrival; leave them at home.
- Egypt ↗Do not photograph military sites, police, bridges or government buildings; some museums and tombs charge for or ban photography.
- Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- 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 Taba Heights122 ▾
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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 Taba Heights, 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
- SafetyTaba Heights is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of border‑area security alerts and keep valuables secure on ferries.
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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.
- AirportSSH Sharm el‑Sheikh International (Main gateway, 200 km (124 mi) south; taxi or bus to Taba Heights).SSH Sharm el‑Sheikh International (Main gateway, 124 mi (200 km) south; taxi or bus to Taba Heights).
- Getting aroundFree Taf Taf bus runs between hotels, Waterworld, golf resort and Uptown shops; private limousines and taxis available for off‑resort trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféEGP 15–30
- BeerBeer (imported) in a barEGP 50–80
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 10 km (6.2 mi)Taxi 6.2 mi (10 km)EGP 150–200
- Budget bedThree Corners or similar 4‑star, a night, per personEGP 800
- Mid-range bedHyatt Regency or similar 5‑star, a night, per personEGP 3,000
- High-end bedHyatt Regency or similar 5‑star, a night, per personEGP 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 500 · Mid EGP 900 · High EGP 1,500
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
- SSH Sharm el‑Sheikh International (Main gateway, 200 km (124 mi) south; taxi or bus to Taba Heights)SSH Sharm el‑Sheikh International (Main gateway, 124 mi (200 km) south; taxi or bus to Taba Heights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taba Heights: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 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
Free Taf Taf bus runs between hotels, Waterworld, golf resort and Uptown shops; private limousines and taxis available for off‑resort trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Aqaba, Jordan (ferry)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Ferry from Taba Heights harbour, 1 h crossing
Jordan visa on arrival (US$100) for most nationals; return ferry schedule limited.
Petra, Jordan (tour)
cautionDoor to door: ≈8 h total
Ferry to Aqaba, then bus tour (≈3 h each way)
Long day, requires early start; check tour operator availability.
Mount Sinai
skipDoor to door: ≈10 h round‑trip
Bus to Nuweiba (≈2 h) then transfer, total ≈5 h
Too far for a half‑day; better as a separate Sinai itinerary.
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.
Hyatt Regency Taba Heights
5‑star resort, sea/golf views; all‑inclusive options
Three Corners El Wekala
4‑star hotel near Uptown, shuttle to private beach
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 900–1,300 excl. bed
- High
- EGP 1,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Three Corners or similar 4‑star2 × 2 nights × EGP 1,200 | EGP 4,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × EGP 900 | EGP 3,600 |
| Ferry round‑trip Aqaba2 × EGP 75 · check | EGP 150 |
| Taf Taf bus (free)2 × EGP 0 | EGP 0 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × EGP 250 · check | EGP 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 905 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 2,489 per person per day, bed included | EGP 9,955 |
2026 estimate in EGP; flights, visas and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | EGP 15–30 |
| Beer (imported) in a bar | EGP 50–80 |
| Taxi 10 km | EGP 150–200 |
| Golf green fee (18 holes)check | EGP 600–900 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Visa‑free for up to 15 days in the Sinai coastal zone; longer stays need a visa (check exact rules).
- Ferry to Aqaba runs only Sun‑Thu 1:30 PM (check schedule) and costs US$75 return.Ferry to Aqaba runs only Sun‑Thu 1:30 AM PM (check schedule) and costs US$75 return.
- Summer heat can make midday water‑sports uncomfortable; stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Cairo; other embassies in Cairo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sharm el‑Sheikh → Taba Heights (taxi): ≈ EGP 200–300, 2 h (check)
- Ferry Taba Heights ↔ Aqaba: US$75 round‑trip, 1 h each way
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- الفاتورة من فضلك — Can I have the bill? (al‑fātūra min faḍlik)
- أين موقف الحافلة؟ — Where is the bus stop? (ayna mawqif al‑ḥāfila?)
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 Taba Heights. 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: Oct–Apr (cooler, dry) · avoid Jun–Aug (high heat, occasional sandstorms) · 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
- Add a third night for a relaxed schedule or to join a multi‑day desert camp.
- Combine golf with a spa package at the Hyatt for a wellness upgrade.
Sources
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