Where to go, depending on what you want
| Place | What you find | Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Senzo Mall | Brand shops, Spinneys hypermarket, food court, cinema | Fixed prices |
| Old El Dahar souk | Leather, copper, papyrus, spices, shisha pipes | To bargain |
| Sheraton Road | Souvenir shops, pushy sellers | To bargain |
| Fixed-price shops | A bazaar chain with fixed prices has several branches (Sheraton Road, Mamsha, south of town) according to one source | Fixed prices, often higher |
Our choice
- To buy without haggling: Senzo Mall or a fixed-price shop, keeping the receipt.
- For souvenirs: El Dahar souk in the evening; see the old El Dahar souk and the El Dahar guide, then what to bring back from Egypt.
- To see everything without stress: a guided city tour with shop stops; see Sheraton Road.
Bargaining without being cheated
- Ask the price without showing interest: a starting price is always inflated; offer less and be ready to walk away.
- Compare three stalls before buying, especially papyrus and spices.
- Pushy sellers on Sheraton Road and in the souk: a firm "no thank you" is enough; see scams and safety.
- Payment: keep small change; see money and tipping in Hurghada.
FAQ
Where to shop in Hurghada? At Senzo Mall for fixed prices, at El Dahar souk for souvenirs.
Do you have to bargain? Yes in the souk and on Sheraton Road; not at Senzo Mall.
When to go to the souk? In the evening, according to a tourism guide.
The Hurghada Authority editorial team, 26 October 2026.
