Dahab is an Egyptian tourist city belonging to the South Sinai Governorate and is located on the Gulf of Aqaba, about 100 km from the city of Sharm el-Sheikh and 87 km from the city of Nuweiba. It was named after the color of its golden sands. The city is divided into two parts, the first is located in the south and is called the village of Al-Assala and is famous for the simple Bedouin life, and the second section is located in the north and is considered the spirit and pulse of the city because it includes commercial markets and recreational places, and the city is famous for its pristine beaches and natural diving sites rich in coral reefs.