Sakkala, Hurghada: district guide, where to eat and go out

Sakkala is the district where you dine and go out in Hurghada. It lies between the old town of El Dahar to the north and the big hotel avenue of Sheraton Road to the south, and runs along the yacht harbour. There are fewer seafront hotels here than elsewhere: people come mainly to eat, stroll in the evening and see a working Egyptian town. This guide says where the district is, what to do there, where to eat, how to go out and how to get around. The information comes from travel guides and official sites consulted in October 2026; restaurant addresses change quickly, so check before you go.

Where Sakkala is

Sakkala is organised around Hurghada marina, several squares (including Midan Sakkala and Martyrs' Square) and the great harbour mosque. The Sakkala page gives the essentials at a glance. To the north, El Dahar is the old town, with its souk and fishing harbour; to the south, Sheraton Road concentrates the hotels. Sakkala is the hinge: people meet here for dinner when staying elsewhere.

What to see and do

The marina and its promenade

The Marina Boulevard promenade in Hurghada

According to Wikivoyage the yacht harbour has about 200 berths, with yachts up to 50 m. Marina Boulevard, the promenade, lines shops, cafés and restaurants facing the boats. See also our page on Hurghada marina. The promenade is pleasant in the evening; we found no entry fee.

The harbour mosque

The great harbour mosque (El Mina Mosque) opened in January 2012 and is regarded as the largest mosque in the Red Sea governorate. Non-Muslims are not normally admitted; the outside photographs well, especially lit up.

The old Sheraton

A circular building closed since 1997 and visible from the small harbour to the south-east: everything is on the page about the old Sheraton of Hurghada.

Diving from the district

Several dive bases are set up in Sakkala's hotels, including Aquarius Diving Club (Marriott), Dive Hurghada, Sub Aqua (Le Pacha) and Seawolf Divers according to Wikivoyage. For the sites, see dive and snorkelling sites.

Where to eat

The district holds most of the centre's dining. A few addresses cited by Wikivoyage, to check on the spot:

Type	Addresses cited	Good to know
Egyptian cuisine	Gad, El Dar Darak, Koshary El Iskandrany	Gad is reported open 24 hours; El Dar Darak is described as one of the best local-cuisine tables, 1 pm to 1 am
Fish and seafood	El Mina Fish, Felucca Seafood, Star Fish, Al Halaka Fish	Fish is usually sold by weight: ask the price first
International	Granada, Moby Dick, La Cantina, Las Vegas Steakhouse	Terraces, sea views for some; alcohol is served at some addresses
World cuisines	Pizza Roma.it, Acropolis, Red Dragon, Syake Sushi	Italian, Greek, Asian, sushi
Fast food and cafés	KFC, McDonald's (until 2:30 am), Costa Coffee, Vienna Cafe	Handy late at night, with children

For a more local meal, head down to the old quarter: the El Dahar fish market offers fresh fish and harbour restaurants.

Going out in the evening

Hurghada is not a nightlife capital. According to Wikivoyage, the district's only nightclub, Calypso Club & Lounge, was temporarily closed; most evenings are spent at a restaurant, café or hotel bar (Granada, Waves, Las Vegas Steakhouse, Grill & Chill with live music on Sundays). The marina promenade is the main place to stroll.

Getting around

Taxi: the usual way. Agree the price before getting in or use Uber.
Minibus: they link El Dahar and Sakkala, very cheap but with no fixed timetable.
Airport: about 30 minutes by taxi according to Wikivoyage.
Long-distance buses: EG Bus, Go Bus, High Jet and SuperJet stop at El Dahar, on Nasr Road.

Staying here?

Sakkala suits travellers who want local life, restaurants within walking distance and a more modest budget than the big all-inclusive hotels of the coast. To compare areas, see where to stay in Hurghada. For the beach, count on a day pass or an excursion: see public beaches in Hurghada.

Going further

Complete your plans with the El Dahar guide, our guide to Sheraton Road and the marina and the free activities in Hurghada. Before leaving, also read the scams to avoid in Hurghada.