Coral reef & colour fish in Egypt

Taba holidays

Taba Heights is located in the Sinai Peninsula and boasts spectacular views of the cinnamon coloured peaks of the surrounding Sinai Mountains and the shimmering blue waters of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is comprised of a group of four and five star hotels constructed in a beautiful style reminiscent of traditional Sinai and Arabian architecture. Between them they offer a fantastic variety of facilities and services including the excellent Water World water sports centre and the world class Taba Heights Golf Course.

Taba is an excellent destination for scuba diving and snorkelling with the rich ecosystems of the Red Sea coast proving a perennial draw for visitors. Taba commands views across the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia and Jordan and is a great destination for visitors keen to explore such local attractions as the enigmatic Sinai Desert – including the Moses Mountain and the gorgeous Coloured Canyon – and the buzzing resort town of Eilat. Cairo, Luxor, Jerusalem and Petra can all be visited on a day trip meaning that guests at Taba Heights can see some of the most important places in the ancient middle east and in the three great monotheistic religions whilst also enjoying all the luxuries of a five-star beach holiday!

A guide to Taba

What to expect in Taba

Taba is a fantastic destination for a holiday surrounded by the otherworldly beauty of the Sinai Desert. There’s never a dull moment here with a fantastic selection of activities and water sports to get involved in, professional animation teams and a packed schedule of evening entertainment. Scuba divers will relish the opportunity of experiencing the stunning Red Sea coral reefs whilst golfers will enjoy playing o one of the hundred best courses in the world! Guests at Taba Heights can also explore the magnificent wildernesses of the Sinai Deset – The Coloured Canyon and Moses Mountain are particular highlights – and can make the journey to the stunning Pharaonic city of Luxor on the banks of the River Nile.

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Weather in Taba

Taba’s climate is dry and arid. There is very little rainfall throughout the year and little to no humidity in the air. The summer starts in June and stretches right through to September with daytime temperatures generally staying in the high thirties for the duration. July and August can be especially hot and temperatures have been known to creep into the forties celsius at this time of year. Even in the winter months, the weather is remarkably fine with temperatures generally in the low to mid twenties degrees celsius and a mild breeze blowing off the sea.

Taba information

Plane

Average flight time

5h 30m

Clock

Time difference

GMT +2h

Wallet

Currency

Egyptian pound

Language

Language

Arabic

Map of Taba

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