This small Bedouin village, which still preserves a carefree, 'hippie' spirit reminiscent of the 70's, is full of atmosphere. The name "Dahab" is Arabic for gold and refers to the region's sandy, palm lined beaches where the water washed into the sea from the wadis sparkles like gold.

This desert oasis, situated in a sheltered bay, an hour north of Sharm el Sheikh, is perfect for divers and windsurfers alike. It is also a great place for those seeking retreat and relaxation.

Even in mid summer temperatures remain a few degrees cooler than further south. Through the 80's and 90's Dahab became a key stop for backpackers seeking a different atmosphere and who favored the basic conditions the place had to offer; very much like Koh Samui in Thailand or Goa in India.

Today, however, it also offers more variety of accommodation, with many luxurious hotels and resorts, and also some very good restaurants with a diversity of cuisine styles.

Thanks to the special rugged topography of the coast, some of the most exciting diving sites in the Red Sea can be found here, such as the Canyon and Three Pools South Oasis.

Many dive sites are accessible by regular cars, while the more remote ones can be reached by jeep or camel.

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The Happy Life Village has 221 rooms and 30 suites, with a view of either the crystal clear blue bay or the mountains of the Sinai desert. The rooms are all tastefully furnished with a private balcony or a terrace, spacious and comfortable beds, and luxury bathrooms with a shower, bath and toilet.

Cool tiled floors and air condition guarantee a pleasant temperature. Each room has a television with international satellite channels, a music system, a mini bar, a safe box and a telephone.

The hotel provides 24 hours room service.

Other facilities include:

Local and international telephone.
Free towel service at pool and beach.
Laundry service.
Shuttle bus to center of Dahab.
Professional animation team with children's animation.
On site clinic.
Baby cots available upon request