Naama Bay is the heart of Sharm el-Sheikh, the bay where it all began. When the first hotels appeared here in the 1980s, Naama was the only tourist district. Today Sharm has expanded, but Naama remains the main attraction: beach, promenade, nightlife—all here.

History

Before 1967, this was a small Bedouin village. After the Israeli occupation of Sinai, the first dive centers appeared—the Red Sea's underwater world attracted enthusiasts. When Sinai returned to Egypt in 1982, tourist development began.

Naama became Sharm's first resort. Hotels were built around the bay, forming the character w...