shopping in Hurghada

🛍️ Shopping in Hurghada : where to buy and what to bring back from Egypt

Hurghada isn't just about the sea and hotels; it's also a great place for shopping. Here you'll find oriental markets, modern shopping centers, and numerous souvenir shops. Shopping in Hurghada is a unique experience, where bargaining skills and knowing where to go are crucial.

🏙️ Where to shop in Hurghada

There are several main shopping areas in the city:

🛍️ Sheraton Road (Sakkala)

The main tourist street.

Here you can find:

• souvenir shops
• pharmacies
• jewelry shops
• clothes and accessories

👉 This is the most popular area for tourist shopping.

🏜️ El Dahar (Old City)

A more local and traditional area.

Peculiarities:

• oriental bazaar
• low prices
• active bargaining
• spices and fruits

👉 Here you can feel the true flavor of Egypt.

🏬 Shopping malls

If you don't like markets, there are malls:

• Senzo Mall is the largest shopping center
• fixed price stores
• clothing and footwear brands

👉 An excellent option for comfortable shopping.

🧿 What to buy in Hurghada

🎁 Souvenirs

Most popular purchases:

• papyrus
• figurines of pharaohs
• magnets
• scarabs
• decorative items

🌿 Oils and cosmetics

Very popular with tourists:

• aromatic oils
• natural cosmetics
• essential oils

👉 Often sold in souvenir shops and pharmacies.

🧂 Spices and tea

You should definitely bring:

• hibiscus
• Egyptian tea
• oriental spices
• food mix

👕 Clothing and textiles

Hurghada is famous for its cotton products:

• T-shirts
• towels
• beachwear

💰 How to bargain correctly

In Hurghada almost everywhere except malls:

✔ the price is inflated from the start

✔ Bargaining is required

✔ You can reduce the price by 2-3 times

👉 This is a normal part of the local culture.

⚠️ Important shopping tips

To avoid overpaying:

• Always ask the price in advance
• compare several stores
• don't buy in the first place
• check the quality of the goods
• keep money and things with you

🏖️ Shopping by neighborhood

• Sakkala → Souvenirs and tourist goods
• El Dahar → cheap market and spices
• El Mamsha → more modern shops
• Malls → fixed prices and comfort

📌 Result

Shopping in Hurghada is a combination of an oriental market and modern stores. Here you can find everything from souvenirs and spices to clothing and essential oils.

Hurghada offers a variety of shopping options, so every tourist will find something to suit them, from a cheap bazaar to a comfortable shopping mall.