PORT GHALIB

A 2026 GUIDE

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Evening's soft hues paint Port Ghalib's tranquil marina
Photo credit: Christian Fitt/Shutterstock.com — *Evening’s soft hues: Port Ghalib’s tranquil marina*
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A RISING STAR ON THE RED SEA

Thirty five years ago Port Ghalib was just a small stretch of uninhabited desert coastline but the Kuwaiti billionaire Nasser El Kharafi (who died in April 2011) invested two billion dollars to turn it into the region’s largest tourist resort and marina complex. Even after many visits to Port Ghalib, I still marvel at the amazing achievement of this highly eccentric business venture. It now covers 18 km of desert coastline and 8 million square metres of desert – that’s vast – it covers almost the same area as all 2,482 Tesco supermarket stores in the United Kingdom combined.

But don’t let my weird comparisons lead you to get the wrong impression. This previously barren and windswept rocky desert has been transformed into a modern high tech oasis of hotels, trees, shops and sporting facilities. An engineering miracle made possible by a billionaire’s willingness to spend over half a million dollars a day on the project during the first decade of this century.

YouTube player — Port Ghalib – spectacular aerial tour
16.11.2019 – 2m 30s – 139+ likes – 38K+ views

A photograph of Port Ghalib. "It reminded me of Venice."
Chris Johns in The Sunday People.
Photo credit: Simon Snopek/Shutterstock.com — “It reminded me of Venice.”
Chris Johns in The Sunday People.
Photo credit: Simon Snopek/Shutterstock.com

Port Ghalib’s transformation—from windswept desert to arguably the most luxurious marina on Egypt’s Red Sea coast—is nothing short of remarkable. So remarkable, in fact, that The New York Times named it one of the world’s top 41 must-see destinations back in January 2011, placing it at an impressive 24th. That ranking put it well ahead of Budapest (40th) and Miami (41st). The “ugly sisters,” Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, weren’t even mentioned.

Equally enthusiastic was Chris Johns of Britain’s Sunday People newspaper, who lavished praise on the Port Ghalib complex in 2009, then only in its early stages of development, noting that ‘with its beautiful architecture and canals, it reminded me of Venice – a weird comparison given that it was on the edge of the desert.’¹

GETTING THERE – GREAT VALUE!

How to get there ? Port Ghalib is located on the Red Sea coast just 3 km from Marsa Alam’s international airport (for air connections see our flights page.) It lies 65 km North of the town of Marsa Alam and 73 km south of the old port town of El Quseir.

The good news is that the airport transfer doesn’t have to cost much. As of January 2026, Steven’s Taxis now offers private, air-conditioned airport taxi transfers to any hotel in Port Ghalib for just 8 euros each way (plus a 2-euro airport entrance charge). Winner of TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards in both 2024 and 2025, Steven’s service is both trusted and affordable. Full details are on the taxi page.

On the other hand, if you have a far bigger budget and want to make an impression, one can also arrive in style in one’s yacht, as Port Ghalib has its own large marina with a harbour master and even a customs and immigration office.

A Port Ghalib sunset
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WHAT TO DO ?

RELAX

Port Ghalib is a great place to forget that you are on an otherwise remote stretch of Saharan coastline. Here you can sip drinks at a table by the marina or enjoy shopping in what is definitely Marsa Alam’s most upmarket souk.

PARTY

If you are looking for a faster pace of life – there are occasionally international music concerts held here hosting the likes of R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles. Her visit on 6th November 2009, for which tickets were issued at $400 a head, attracted considerable criticism from Islamists, some of whom labelled her performances as “satanic”.

That concert is now a Marsa Alam legend, but night owls can still enjoy more regular weekly entertainment at the Red Club, ‘equipped with the finest sound and light systems’ and a ‘massive LED screen’, located close to the central marina area at Marina Resort. For information on the latest opening times at the Red Club (normally 21.00 to 04.00) – tel +20 12 06856625 or email redclubportghalib@gmx.at. As of January 2026, its Facebook page (670+ followers) and Insta page (11K+ followers) were both very active with a lot of recent posts.

@redclubportoghala
the only indoor club all over Marsa Alam #portghalibofficial #RadissonHotels #marsaalam #portghalib #music
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The legendary Red Club Port Ghalib
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If you prefer somewhere with tables and chairs but, which serves great drinks and with a view across a lagoon towards the sea try the Lookout Bar at the Pickalbatros Palace Hotel. There is often evening entertainment provided on the stage below the bar.

For those of you who enjoy music but who are not necessarily all night owls, you can also often find live music being played early in the evenings in the small square at the entrance to the Marina. For further details please check the eating out section further down this page.

A small boat in Port Ghalib marina being pulled by another vessel.
Note the bright yellow semi-submarine in the background.
Photo credit: Patryk Kosmider/Shutterstock.com — Note the bright yellow semi-submarine.
Photo credit: Patryk Kosmider/Shutterstock.com

SPORTS

For sporting types and the adventurous, Port Ghalib is a great base. There is a good diving centre and plenty of aqua sports activities including windsurfing, parasailing and jet skiing.

FANCY A RIDE IN A SUBMARINE ?

Families might enjoy a trip out over the reef in the Seascope Submarine. It’s really just a deep hulled glass-bottomed boat but don’t tell your spouse until he or she has bought the tickets ! You should be able to see plenty of colourful fish, beautiful coral and often turtles and dolphins. Prices start from as little as 40 euro or 50 US dollars per person if you are a minimum of two. You can book via steven@marsaalam.com. He can usually get you a competitive quote. The trip takes two hours and last time we enquired it seemed there was at least one departure daily at around midday. For more information see our semi-submarine excursion page.

Tourists browsing a well stocked Port Ghalib shop.
Photo credit: Fotografia1979/Shutterstock — Tourists browsing a Port Ghalib shop.
Photo credit: Fotografia1979/Shutterstock

SHOPPING

Well there’s the souk: It’s home to a staggering 120 retail outlets although depending on the season, not all my be open. And don’t imagine that you will be competing with sheep and donkeys and stepping over chickens – No, this is a highly sanitized souk with prices to match.

But there is at least a great choice. You can find many boutique stores selling souvenirs, art, handicrafts, clothing, handbags, watches and diving equipment. So if you are looking for a Bedouin tapestry this may be the most convenient (though perhaps not the cheapest) place to find one. However if in doubt about the price try to arrange an excursion to El Quseir where shop rents and prices are often lower.

If you are looking for a few food items, last time we checked there was a small minimarket open in Port Ghalib’s harbour area. Most shop owners do accept euros and pounds sterling, although you might sometimes, though not always, get a better price if you offer to pay in Egyptian pounds.

The marina view from in front of Divino
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DINING AND DRINKING

Port Ghalib used to have a monopoly on several international restaurant chains with the only Pizza Hut, TGI Friday’s or Baskin Robbins for hundreds of kilometres in any direction. Now however these have gone, but the good news is that there are several excellent restaurants, many of them with tables with a view out across the marina.

The top ranked according to Tripadvisor, as of 26 January 2026, based on traveller ratings, were as follows

(Please note the ranking doesn’t always correspond precisely with the review rating and some restaurants with an excellent rating – eg Hakuna Mutata [4.7] were not included.)

Soho Bar Tapas and Grill – Located next to the Marina Residence Suites and open from about 10.30 am to midnight. It is a gastropub focusing on Spanish, Italian and grilled recipes. It’s not so easy to find being located with a nice view across a sheltered water basin close to the Marina Residence Suites and the We Care pharmacy, a little to the west of the main part of the marina. As of 26 January 2026, it has a max 5.0 bubbles rating on Tripadvisor based on 220 reviews and also a superb 4.9 out of 5 score on Google based on 966 reviews. It has an Instagram page with 1.5K+ followers, a Facebook page with 5.3K+ followers. Tel: +20 1065367667. Email: sohotapasandgrill@gmail.com.
Filini Restaurant and Bar – Opened inside Marina Resort Port Ghalib late in 2023, it offers a mix of Mediterranean and International dishes. It has a Facebook page with 70+ followers and is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm. As of 26 January 2026, it also scores a perfect 5.0 bubbles on Tripadvisor, based on 80 reviews. Tel: +20 65 3700101 or +20 65 3700100
Divino – Open from about midday to midnight or later. Centrally located with a view over the marina, it offers Italian, pizza and seafood (online menu here) often with live music. As of 26 January 2026 it has an enviable 4.6 bubbles on Tripadvisor based on 1,314 reviews and a near perfect 4.9/5 score on Google based on an impressive 3,470 reviews! It has its own website, a Facebook page with 7.6K+ followers and an Instagram page with 1,167+ posts. Its phone number is +20 10 01919999 and you can also contact them on their contact us page or by email: reservation@divino-restaurants.com
Wunder-Bar – Located in a central location right on the main marina promenade, it offers hamburgers, schnitzels & more while vegan options are also available. As of 26 January 2026 it has a highly reputable 4.7/5 bubbles on Tripadvisor based on 1054 reviews. That should technically rank it in fourth place among these restaurants in terms of average review score although, as of 26 January 2026, Tripadvisor ranks it in fourth place on their listing based on travellers’ ratings. It has an Instagram page with 1,072 followers and its phone number is +20 109 944 5605 and a possible email address of info@wunderbar-portghalib.com (though I couldn’t access the website.)
Al Sultan Restaurant – Located on the marina promenade with a direct view of the iconic Harbour Master Tower, it offers Egyptian food as well as vegetarian friendly cuisine. As of 26 January 2026, it has 4.6/5 bubbles on Tripadvisor based on 796 reviews and an equally impressive 4.6 on Google based on 701 reviews. It has a Facebook page with 5K+ followers and an Instagram page with 1.6K+ followers. Tel: +20 12 73676066. Email: sultan.portghalib@gmail.com.
Red Sun Restaurant And Bar – Located on the main marina promenade between Bicafe and Tuti Frutti and serving a variety of dishes from camel steak to pasta and seafood, it is open daily from 10 am to 1 am. As of 26 January 2026, it has a rating of 4.8/5 bubbles on Tripadvisor based on 87 reviews and was ranked sixth by Tripadvisor based on travellers’ ratings, although based on the 4.8 rating alone it would technically be in third position. Also as of 26 January 2026, it enjoys a similar rating of 4.8/5 on Google based on 86 reviews. It has an Instagram page with 384+ followers and a Facebook page with 97+ followers. Tel: +20 12 06856625.
Tutti Frutti – Located on the main marina promenade, just a minute’s walk to the west of the central square, it offers a great range of ice-creams, fruit juices and smoothies. As of 26 January 2026, it has a rating of 4.5/5 bubbles on Tripadvisor based on 91 reviews and 4.4 on Google based on 60 reviews. Its open daily from 10 am to midnight and its phone number is +20 122 796 3653.
Bicafe – Centrally located on the main square – to the left when entering and opposite Divino, the cuisine is international but with a focus on fresh meat and seafood dishes as well as fresh juices and alcoholic beverages. It is open 9.00 am to midnight, sometimes until a little later. As of 26 January 2026 it has 4.1/5 bubbles on Tripadvisor based on 91 reviews and a significantly more impressive score of 4.6 on Google based on 394 reviews. It has a Facebook page with 988+ followers. Tel: +20 1000280095. Email: bicafeportghalip@gmail.com

As you walk through the left hand side of the twin marina entrances past the check point and along a road leading after 1 to 2 minutes into a small square you will see, fronting the marina to the far right, the extremely popular Divino restaurant (open midday to midnight, sometimes as late as 2 am) with its many outside tables and its much loved Italian dishes and cocktails. As of 26 January 2026, is ranked #3 of 17 Port Ghalib restaurants (based on traveller ratings) by Tripadvisor.

By mid evening, Divino is often packed with customers as is Bicafe (open 0900 to 2400) on the opposite (left) side of the square next to Ikura Sushi (sushi and Japanese cuisine open 1300 to 2400) and Santa Maria Market. Nearby you can also find Hakuna Mutata equally busy. It is located a short walk eastwards along the waterfront and often has live music. It serves Italian dishes, seafood, steak as well as vegan options and a wide choice of drinks and cocktails. Hakuna Mutata has a reassuring 4.7 rating on Tripadvisor as of 26.01.26 and is open 0900-2330.

Only a minute’s walk further east along the marina promenade towards the sea and with a direct view of the Harbour Master Tower you will come across Al Sultan (12 noon to midnight ), which serves Egyptian and Italian food and even camel steak which is “really delicious” according to Anja L in a recent July 2024 review. It’s also worth checking out Wunder-Bar (12 noon to midnight), Port Ghalib’s number 1 sports bar with 4 TV screens where you can “enjoy live music with ice cold beers” as well as steaks, burgers and cocktails.

You can also discover several other restaurants and cafes offering a range of cuisine, including Italian, Lebanese and Egyptian. For ice creams, affogato or fresh juice cocktails almost everyone loves Tutti Frutti (another 4.5 rated option, as of 26.01.26, and open 10 am to midnight) located a few paces to the east of the square on the marina promenade between Eilly Bar and Restaurant and Hakuna Mutata.

For fans of Asian and Japanese food the best choice might be the Roka Asian Restaurant (rated at an impressive 4.8/5 bubbles on Tripadvisor as of 26 January 2026) serving everything from sushi to Thai chicken curry and crispy duck. It is situated at Madina Coraya, a few minutes drive to the north of Port Ghalib.

Tourist numbers are no longer low as they were during the first two years of the pandemic, and it is a good idea to reserve tables especially at busier times. The marina is sometimes a virtual ghost town early in the day but has more atmosphere and life in the evenings.

RESTAURANT CONTACT DETAILS

If you are interested in more info or need to book a table here are the relevant contact details of bars and restaurants, listed alphabetically, either by phone or online. [f= followers]

Al Sultan +20 1273676066 Facebook page 5k+ f, Insta 1.5K+ f, email sultan.portghalib@gmail.com
Bicafe +20 1000280095 Facebook page 977+ f, email bicafeportghalip@gmail.com
Divino +20 1001919999 Facebook page 7.3k+ f, Insta – 1,081+ posts, email reservation@divino-restaurants.com or their contact us page.
Eilly Bar and Restaurant +20 127 169 0140
Filini Restaurant and Bar +20 65 3700101 or +20 65 3700100
Hakuna Matata +20 1000065714 Facebook page 65k+ f, Insta – 1.5K+ followers, to message use the website contact us page
Red Sun Restaurant and Bar: Tel: +20 12 06856625. Facebook page 97+ f, Insta – 384+ f.
Roka Asian +20 65 3750088
Soho Bar Tapas & Grill +20 1065367667 Facebook page 2.8K+ f, Insta 1.5K + f, email sohotapasandgrill@gmail.com
Tutti Frutti +20 122 796 3653
Wunder-Bar +20 109 944 5605 Facebook page (I couldn’t access 18.05.25) 5.4k+ f or Insta 1082f+, email info@wunderbar-portghalib.com

ALCOHOL UPDATE

Please note that as of 26 January 2026, you can buy a wide selection of alcoholic beverages in the hotels and several of the restaurants, however it’s best to make checks before arriving and if you like a particular label it is strongly recommended that you obtain some in advance from Duty Free.

SPA

The Marina also boasts the area’s biggest spa complex, Red Sea Spa and Wellness, located at the Pickalbatros Palace Hotel. The Spa (which was and might still be managed by Six Senses) covers an area of 1,700 square metres – that’s larger than your average European supermarket – with sixteen treatment areas. It offers all the usual treatments that you can find on the health club menus of most Marsa Alam hotels with a few that you might not be able to find elsewhere. such as a revitalising body wrap using protein rich locally sourced sea algae and freshly crushed Egyptian olive oil.

A large yacht seems to be refuelling.
Harbour Master Building on the right.
Photo: Animaflora PicsStock/Shutterstock.com

PORT GHALIB MARINA HARBOUR

According to the Marina’s own website it can host an armada of ships to rival Homer’s Trojan epic – up to 1,000 yachts – making it the largest in the Middle East, although you will rarely see more than a dozen moored and it may be some years before Kharafi’s dreams for Port Ghalib are realized, if ever. It will be interesting to see whether his five children will have quite the same unmitigated enthusiasm for this beautiful, but remote location over 1000 km from their homeland.

If you wish to moor your yacht, the berthing charges, as of 26 January 2026 (citing the “Marina 2024 Tariff’ shown online), appear (if correct) to be insanely cheap – just $8 a week or $28 a month for any foreign registered vessels up to 10 metres in length, just $12 a week or $36 a month for vessels of between 10 and 20 metres and still only $13 weekly or $40 monthly for vessels of between 20 and 30 metres – those are yachts the same length as a fully grown Blue Whale, the largest animal to ever live.

You can even squeeze a fifty metre yacht in to the marina – which is almost exactly half the length of a professional football field and likely to have a professional crew of at least ten professionals. Yet, even if you are a billionaire, you will only need to pay $19 a week or $63 a month. The maximum rate is $24 a week or $71 a month for vessels longer than 50 metres, assuming they can be accommodated safely.

A full table of rates for Egyptian and foreign vessels along with all additional charges for services such as fresh water supply, use of the immigration dock, refuelling, waste disposal and power supply is given here.

WHERE TO STAY ?

BUDGET

Port Ghalib isn’t particularly welcoming of your typical backpacker. You won’t find any hostels or cheap options here and if you are looking for budget options you would be much better off looking at El Quseir or the small town of Marsa Alam where there are one or two relatively cheap hotels.

However, you can also try Airbnb if you wish to rent a flat in Port Ghalib and not surprisingly prices are not as cheap as many other towns in Egypt, but even so the rates seem mostly reasonable and competitive. Looking in January 2026 for places available in the last week of June 2026, I found 26 (mostly flats) listed at prices ranging from £161 to £827 (186 to 953 euros) for the week.

What was more surprising, however, was the relatively affordable rates for the peak Christmas season (checking for the week from 24 to 31 December 2026), I also found 26 places available ranging, at the time of checking In January 2026, from the same lower price of £161 (186 euros) for a second floor one bedroom flat (up to 3 guests), 500 metres from the marina and excluding electricity to a maximum of £607 (952 euros) per week for a one bedroom chalet with the use of a swimming pool and a capacity for up to three guests.

THREE AND FOUR STAR HOTELS

Possibly the best choice here is Port Ghalib Marina Lodge (a four star hotel) situated on the south side of the lagoon. You can catch a free ferry shuttle over to the main marina. Many many years ago one guest complained on TripAdvisor (8 March 2012) that the schedule was “a bit erratic.” Now, however, I understand there is, even if there might not have been before, a regular scheduled service – 16 crossings per day each way last time I checked, and you should find a timetable posted.

Marina Lodge generally has a top notch reputation, the staff are friendly and there is a good diving school based there. As of 27 January 2026, it scored reasonably well on Tripadvisor with a strong 4.3/5 bubbles rating and 83% of 2,928 reviewers judging it as either “very good” or “excellent.”

An alternative three star is the Marina View located about three hundred metres (a short walk) inland to the north west of the marina and they provide a shuttle bus to the beach. As of 27 January 2026, it was a strong competitor with a good average rating on Tripadvisor of 4.3 out of 5 bubbles and 83% of 173 reviewers rating it as either ‘very good’ or ‘excellent.’ Natalia, one of those reviewers, described it as a “city type hotel,” but she seemed happy with the facilities and service, explaining

“I arrived at the hotel in the evening. At the reception, I was greeted very kindly, offered to have dinner, then given a room. A room on the third floor, a distant view of the sea. The room is cozy, clean, 2 beds, a sofa, a wardrobe with a mirror, a safe, a refrigerator.”
(Tripadvisor 25 April 2024)

FIVE STAR

Now you are talking, providing you can afford it. Currently a choice of four -the Pickalbatros Palace Port Ghalib, Pickalbatros Sands Port Ghalib, Pickalbatros Oasis Port Ghalib and Marina Resort Port Ghalib.

And I’ve no doubt which the author P.G. Woodhouse would have chosen for one of Bertie Wooster’s decadent travel sagas. Surrounded by terraced gardens and waterfalls and with its’ thirteen royal suites the Pickalbatros Palace Port Ghalib is the ultimate in Marsa Alam for extravagance and opulence.

And Bertie could have left Jeeves (his famous personal valet) behind as the resort’s enormous presidential suite (268 square metres) offers almost every imaginable facility including a well stocked minibar and a huge choice of meals and snacks via the hotel’s room service. However you’ll need to contact the hotel to find out if optional butler service might be available.

HOTEL CONTACT DETAILS

If you are interested in more info or need to book a room here are the relevant contact details of hotels at Port Ghalib listed alphabetically, either by phone or online. [f= followers]

Marina Lodge – Tel: +20 65 3700218, Facebook page – 14K+ f, Insta – 962 posts. Email: reservations@marinalodge.net. More info.
Marina resort – +20 65 3700101, Facebook page – 3.4K+ f, Insta – 1.1K+ f, Email: reservation.marina@radissonindividuals.com.
Marina View – Tel: +20 10 10208754, Facebook page – 1.1K+ f. Email: reservation@marinaviewportghalib.com.
Pickalbatros Oasis – Tel: +202 15787 (specify which hotel) or +20 65 3360000, Email: Facebook page 956+ f, Facebook Oasis & Sands 24K+ f, oasispg_res@pickalbatros.com. More info.
Pickalbatros Palace – Tel: +20 65 3360000 or +20 10 11761073, Facebook page – 1.9K+ f, Insta – 3K+ f. Email: palace.portghalib_res@pickalbatros.com.
Pickalbatros Sands – Tel: +202 15787 (specify which hotel) or +20 10 11761073. Facebook Oasis & Sands 24K+ f, Insta – 725+ f. Email: sandpg_res@pickalbatros.com. More info.

BUY A PROPERTY – OWN A SLICE OF PARADISE!

For information purposes only. Please seek professional expert advice before buying any property in Egypt. See also the Port Ghalib Property page.

If you are looking to buy yourself a flat in a well managed sea view location with restaurants on your doorstep then you might well consider Port Ghalib. There’s a choice of furnished studios, apartments or “townhouses” to rent or buy, either centrally located at Marina Village or at the new Sea Breeze development ( see the full page on these apartments) currently under construction by local businessman Steven or close by at Coral Reef, Tower or Emak villages.

Homes offered in Port Ghalib vary in size from 48 sqm studios to 315 sqm Arabian villas with typical prices cited, as of 27 January 2026, at 77,900 euros (about £67,617) for a new 55 SQM studio apartment plus a private garden (equivalent to 1,416 euros per square metre if the garden is excluded – details here ) for delivery in December 2028 or 209,000 euros (about £181,410) for a new 175 SQM corner townhouse (equivalent to 1,194 euros per square metre) also for delivery in December 2028 [details here.]

My recommendation, if you are searching for a beautiful property close to the marina and the sea, reach out to Steven on WhatsApp at +20 1284 332 337 or via email at steven@marsaalam.com.

Steven is managing the sale of two stunning rows of luxury apartments, now under construction, including one, two, and three-bedroom options. Each apartment features a balcony with a sea view, perfect for enjoying the fresh sea breeze, and you’ll also benefit from a car park and a shared swimming pool, all just steps away from the marina.

If you’re interested in any of the ground floor apartments, most of them come with private gardens—ideal for outdoor relaxation. Plus, Steven offers flexible payment plans: just a 25% deposit, and you can spread the rest over two years. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a slice of paradise!

Residents of such new developments might also typically benefit from 24 hour security and communal services such as garbage collection, broadband internet and telephone, but Steven will be able to give you much more detailed and precise information about this. You can also read more about this new opportunity on the Port Ghalib property page.

The Port Ghalib observation tower
Marc Ryckaert CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

PORT GHALIB HOSPITALS

Should you need emergency medical assistance, the two best choices are either the AMC Hospital – Port Ghalib or Port Ghalib Hospital, both located just off the coast road and only about 300 metres apart.

AMC (Aseel Medical Center) Port Ghalib is a branch of the parent Hurghada hospital. It only opened in June 2023, and as of 27 January 2026, it already has a near perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5.0 stars on Google, based on 164 reviews. Suzie Sawika, one of many positive reviewers, explained the reasons for the five star high rating she gave it.

“This hospital is definitely very clean and well looked after. Staff are extremely caring and efficient. The whole experience was smooth and very fast. The doctors made sure everyone understood everything about the procedure and showed great professionalism by even providing us with a copy of the hospital paperwork which showed them checking vitals every hour and making note. Great experience great efficiency.”
(Google Review July 2024)

AMC Hospital Port Ghalib already has facilities for emergencies, surgery, CT and x-ray diagnostics and ambulance transfer and may have already opened its planned outpatient clinics. You can contact them on +20 12 05005082, +20 11 43899990 or 01148340055 (Ambulance Hot Line) or via email at info@amc-redsea.com. They have a Facebook page with 334+ followers.

The other choice is the nearby Port Ghalib Hospital (website: PortGhalibHospital.com), which has, as of 27 January 2026, a respectable 4.3 out of 5 from 329 Google Reviews. It has eight departments and outpatient clinics specializing in cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, E.N.T., endocrinology, and gastroenterology. As of 27 January 2026, contact numbers, as given on its website are Tel: (+20) 65 354 4850 or (+20) 65 354 3850, though the following number (+20) 65 370 0122 is given on Google Reviews.

BANKS IN PORT GHALIB

There’s a choice of either the CIB Bank (open Sunday to Thursday 8.30 am to 3.00 pm) or the National Bank of Egypt (open Sunday through Thursday 8.30am to 2.00pm). There are ATMs and foreign exchange facilities at both banks during banking hours and there is also a 24 hours ATM near the National Bank of Egypt and other ATMs located in the marina area.

The CIB Bank is located a short walk to the north west of the marina between the observation tower and the three star Marina View hotel, while the National Bank of Egypt is located a short distance away to the north of the tower.

The phone number for the CIB Bank is (+20) 23 5679 700 and for the National Bank of Egypt it is (+20) 65 3700 071. As of 27 January 2026, CIB bank’s Port Ghalib branch has a google rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews. Eight months earlier as of 19 May 2025, the National Bank of Egypt’s branch had a rating of 4.7 out of 5, but based on only three reviews, but I could find no current review score.

Many of the restaurants and shops will accept foreign currency although you might not always get the best exchange rate.