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Egyptian Night Life
By
Jimmy Dunn
Hurghada. Those who have not been, think
in terms of water sports, particularly scuba diving. Indeed,
this Red Sea resort has over 100 diving centers and is well
known for the sport.
Yet many, if not most people, do not come to
Hurghada to dive, but rather to enjoy the sun, the beach and
what has become one of the best ocean front party towns in
Egypt. Perhaps, among those who frequent the area, this
city is best know for the night life.
Hurghada is a European pleasure paradise, where
mostly Germans and Italians come to play in the sun and party
for the remainder of the night. There are certainly
members of the older crowd, but many young people, as Hurghada
has come to be known as an inexpensive retreat. Here, one
finds all-inclusive lodging, very nice three and four star
hotels, many of which are new facilities. There are many
more on the way. In the US, my favorite
party beach community is Panama City Beach, Florida, and I am
reminded of this as I stroll through downtown Hurghada, with its
many hotels and clubs just off the beach, the sidewalk cafes, the
t-shirt shops and its young tourists strolling the streets. At
night, the feeling grows, but of course, with a European flair. Like
good beach party bars everywhere most many of the clubs in
Hurghada have drink specials almost every night and many have
special events several times a month. Let's check
out some clubs. The following is but a fraction of the
entertainment facilities in Hurghada.  Papa's Bar is
popular and now there is Papa's II in downtown Hurghada.
They often feature live music, while at other times provide a hot
DJ. Many of the bands are very hip, originating from
Amsterdam, the party capital of Holland. Sakara beer, which
is stronger then most US and European varieties is 6 L.E. or a
little under $1.75 USD (which seems to be a norm in
Hurghada). Telephone 010 1547851 or 010 1548465
 The
Wave located on the Sheraton Road beside the Aquafun Hotel has
specials just about every night. This is basically a Disco
with a live D.J. Drink prices are good, with specials
including 5 L.E. Sakara draft and 10 L.E. Tequila and Vodka.
Telephone 065 444661
The Chill is a beach cafe
likewise with specials every night. These include 8 L.E.
Tequila. Each month the have "Full Moon" parties which
result hellacious entertainment. 
Hotel clubs offer
only a somewhat more somber atmosphere, often with an little older
crowd, but not always.  The Hilton Hurghada Resort's
pub offers live music much of the week, along with drink specials
such as twofers. Buy one beer, get one free. Telephone
065 442116 or 065 442117 (email hrghtw@ie-eg.com)
Crackers
Bar at the Sea Garden Hotel on Sheraton Road offers theme nights
with live entertainment at all times. Take your pick, most
favorite drinks are priced at 10 L.E., and depending on the night,
these specials include Tequila, Sakara beer, Meister from
Copenhagen and Russian Vodka. Telephone 065 447493 or 065
447499 The Kalaboush Disco at the Iberotel Arabella
also has theme nights which include a half liter of Sakara Draft
beer for 12 L.E. Other specials include one meter of Sakara
Draft for 50 L.E. Unfortunately, we can't tell you have much is in
a meter, but it sure does sound like a lot. Telephone 065 545087
(email arabella@hurghada.ig-eg.com) |
