Hurghada is fast gaining a reputation as a town which has something for everyone. It is already well known as a holiday resort which attracts visitors from around the world who come to enjoy not just the year round sun, but also the world class water sports. It is perhaps less well known for being an international business hub.
In addition it is also a very busy port city, and a truly international destination which welcomes every nationality. Up until now, these attributes have gone largely unnoticed, as it is best known for being a resort where property is still very affordable, but some industry experts now believe that Hurghada may one day overtake Sharm el-Sheikh in popularity.
This view is partly due to the fact that the deposed President Mubarak chose to take refuge in his holiday villa in Sharm el-Sheikh before heart problems forced him to enter hospital. His presence in the resort lead to a large prevalence of security forces in the resort, which doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in visiting tourists.
Hurghada also offers a different holiday experience from Sharm el-Sheikh, as it’s bazaars and souks lead it to have a much more authentic feel, as opposed to the more sophisticated and high-end amenities of Sharm el-Sheikh. However this doesn’t mean that Hurghada doesn’t have the capability of becoming as sophisticated, as all the potential is there. This is partly due to the fact that Hurghada has a number of what are called satellite resorts, such as El Gouna which has a number of man-made lagoons that would be more at home in glitzy Dubai. Sal Hasheesh is another part of Hurghada which has tremendous potential, and which is being sold off as a self-contained resort village.
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