Sharks Bay Holidays

Sharks Bay (or Shark Bay, as it's often written) is the laid-back northern stretch of Sharm El Sheikh, where hotels step down to jetties over the reef and Tiran Island fills the view. Despite the name, the only thing likely to bite is the afternoon sun.

Highlights of your holidays to Sharks Bay 2026 and 2027

• Soho Square - Sharm El Sheikh's busiest evening spot is right here, with fountain shows every hour from 7pm, 12-lane bowling and a bazaar full of lanterns and spices.

• The reef on your doorstep - Most hotels have jetties straight out over the coral, and eagle rays are regular visitors.

• Tiran Island on the horizon - The island fills the view from most of the bay, and boat trips head out to its reefs every day.

• Ras Mohammed - Sinai's famous marine national park, an easy day trip by boat.

• Minutes from the airport - It's about a ten-minute drive, so you can swap the arrivals hall for the pool in no time.

• Big nights nearby - When you fancy more than a quiet drink, the clubs and bars of Naama Bay are about ten minutes away.

Good to Know for your Sharks Bay holidays

• ☀️ Sun all year - Sharks Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, averages around 22°C in January and 37°C in July and August, the sea never drops much below 21°C, and it hardly ever rains.

• 💷 Easy on the wallet - Every hotel we sell here can be booked all-inclusive, and when you do head out, a beer in a resort bar is roughly £1.50-£3 / €1.75-€3.50.

• 🎉 Ice in the desert - Soho Square has a real ice rink and an Ice Bar kept at about -5°C, where they hand you a coat at the door.

A holiday in Sharks Bay is perfect for you if...

• You want to walk off a jetty and snorkel straight from your hotel.

• You'd like a short transfer, and to be in the pool within the hour.

• You like quiet days, with a lively evening out just down the road.

• You want winter sun that's all about the sea.

• You'd rather share your swim with tropical fish than with a crowded beach.

Where to Stay in Sharks Bay

Sharks Bay is small enough that every hotel is close to the reef, so the choice comes down to which end of the bay suits you.

💑 Where should couples stay in Sharks Bay?

Up by Ras Nasrani - The northern end of the bay, where the hotels step down to long jetties over the coral and the view across to Tiran Island is hard to beat.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Where's the best area for a family holiday in Sharks Bay?

Near Soho Square - The southern end, a short walk from the fountain shows, the ice rink and the bowling, so evenings sort themselves out.

🏨 Top hotels in Sharks Bay, Egypt

Every hotel we sell in Sharks Bay can be booked all-inclusive, and most step straight down to the reef. These are the best hotels in Sharks Bay, Egypt, by who you're travelling with.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Which hotels are best for a Sharks Bay family holiday?

• Baron Resort - Two kids' clubs, an Olympic-size pool that's heated in winter, and a wide sandy beach with a floating jetty out to the reef.

• Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort Grand Select - A 250-metre sandy beach, a pool with slides and a kids' club for ages 3 to 12.

• Concorde El Salam - A private sandy beach with pontoons over the coral, a pool with slides and a mini club, with Soho Square a short walk away.

💑 What are the best hotels for couples on Sharks Bay holidays?

• Baron Palms Resort - Adults only (16 and over), with its own section of the beach and a pier out over the reef.

• Grand Rotana Resort & Spa - A private beach facing Tiran Island, a spa, and Royal Villas with their own private pools.

• Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort Grand Select - An adults-only pool and a spa with an Arabian hammam for the quiet afternoons.

💰 Which hotels are best for cheap Sharks Bay holidays?

• DoubleTree by Hilton Sharks Bay - The former Hilton Sharks Bay, freshly renovated, with house-reef snorkelling, slides and a kids' club, and often our cheapest Sharks Bay holiday.

• Grand Oasis Resort - A kids' club for ages 4 to 12, and Soho Square a few minutes' walk away.

• Concorde El Salam - Choose the beachfront Front Area or the Sport Area across the promenade, with a shuttle between the two.

👉 More Sharks Bay hotels

All-Inclusive Sharks Bay Holidays

All-inclusive means your meals, snacks and drinks are all taken care of, so you can leave your wallet in the safe and spend the day between the pool and the reef. Every hotel we sell in Sharks Bay can be booked this way.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Which all-inclusive hotels in Sharks Bay are best for families?

• Baron Resort - Two kids' clubs and a huge pool keep everyone busy, with drinks and snacks on tap.

• Concorde El Salam - Slides, a mini club and a sandy beach, then a stroll to Soho Square for the fountain show.

💑 Which all-inclusive hotels in Sharks Bay are best for couples?

• Baron Palms Resort - Adults only, so the sunbeds stay peaceful and the bar is never far away.

• Grand Rotana Resort & Spa - Lazy days facing Tiran Island, with everything covered from breakfast to the last drink.

What are the best beaches to visit on your Sharks Bay holidays?

The shore here is mostly coral, so instead of wading in off the sand you walk out along a jetty and step straight onto the reef. The beaches belong to the hotels, so your own is the one you'll use.

• Your hotel beach - Sunrise, Baron and Concorde El Salam all have proper sand, with jetties or pontoons to take you over the coral.

• The Sharks Bay reef - A shallow coral shelf right off the jetties, where eagle rays are regular visitors.

• Ras Nasrani - The headland at the north end of the bay, with a coral wall for confident snorkellers and divers.

• Ras Mohammed - A boat trip away, with some of the best reefs in the Red Sea.

Things to do in Sharks Bay: holidays travel guide

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What are the best things to do on a Sharks Bay family holiday?

• Soho Square - Fountain shows every hour from 7pm, an ice rink, bowling and a kids' zone, a short walk from the southern end of the bay.

• A glass-bottom boat - Coral and fish without getting your hair wet, a hit with little ones and grandparents alike.

• Ras Mohammed by boat - A day of snorkelling in Sinai's famous national park.

💑 What are the best things to do in Sharks Bay for couples?

• Snorkel straight off the jetty - The Sharks Bay reef starts right below your hotel, with eagle rays often gliding past.

• Tiran Island by boat - A full day out to the coral reefs of the Straits of Tiran.

• Evenings at Farsha Mountain Lounge - Cushions, lanterns and cliffside views at Hadaba, a short taxi ride south.

🎉 What are the best things to do in Sharks Bay with a group?

• A night out in Naama Bay - The clubs and bars of Naama Bay are about ten minutes away.

• Quad biking and a Bedouin dinner - Head into the desert by quad or camel, then eat under the stars.

• Dive the Thistlegorm - For qualified divers, the Second World War wreck is one of the most famous dives anywhere.

Where to eat and drink in Sharks Bay: the best of Soho Square

When you fancy a change from the hotel buffet, Soho Square is where Sharks Bay goes for dinner.

• L'Entrecote - A proper steakhouse that's one of the best-loved restaurants in Sharm. Perfect for a date night.

• Mandarin Bistro - Chinese food just off the square, and a firm favourite with regulars.

• The Ice Bar - When the desert heat gets a bit much, borrow a coat and sip a drink in a room made of ice.