El Kawther in Hurghada: a residential district with restaurants and supermarkets

Updated on October 18, 2026

El Kawther is a residential district in central Hurghada, south of Sakkala, between the El Mamsha promenade and the airport. It is not a district of monuments: people come to stay away from the noise of the main avenues, shop in proper supermarkets and eat in cafés used by locals. It suits stays of several weeks, travellers in apartments and anyone who wants a quiet base a few minutes by taxi from the marina. The information in this guide comes from travel guides and local property listings, cross-checked in October 2026; it is no substitute for a visit on the spot.

Highlights

Residential streets

In this part of Hurghada, buildings of a few storeys, neighbourhood shops, cafés and pharmacies: the district can be covered on foot for everyday errands, without tourist crowds. Old Kawther, behind the Abu Ashara market, has supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, banks and schools within a short distance.

Supermarkets

Chains such as Best Way, A-Ten, Khair Zaman and Gomla Market are named by residents and guides for everyday shopping: water, fresh produce, household goods. Prices displayed there are generally more reasonable than in hotel shops. Check each shop's opening times.

Cafés and restaurants

You will find hearty breakfasts, cafés, Egyptian restaurants and late-night snacks, at gentler prices than on the marina. It is a good place to try koshari, fatta or foul without the tourist mark-up.

Getting to the centre

To reach Sheraton Road or the Hurghada marina, allow a short taxi or minibus ride. For a lively evening, Sakkala is closer and livelier.

Practical info

Tips

If you rent an apartment, check the hot water, air conditioning and street noise before paying. For shopping, compare the displayed prices with those in the shops on Sheraton Road. If you cannot decide between districts, our guide where to stay in Hurghada compares them; the Sheraton Road page presents the neighbouring hotel district.

How to get there

El Kawther, Hurghada, between the El Mamsha promenade and the airport. From Sakkala or the marina, take a taxi (agree the price before getting in) or a minibus; the international airport is very close.