Hurghada vs El Gouna vs Sahl Hasheesh vs Makadi: Where Should You Buy?
The Red Sea coast around Hurghada offers very different kinds of places to live. The right one depends on how you will use the apartment: every day, for holidays, or for investment. Here is how the main options differ in character.
Hurghada city
Hurghada is a real, working city with shops, restaurants, schools, clinics and year-round life, so it suits people who want daily convenience and a sense of community, and buyers who want a home they can use all year. Areas such as Hegaz, El Kawther and Airport Road each have their own feel. See Hurghada districts explained.
El Gouna
El Gouna, north of Hurghada, is a planned resort town with its own marina, lagoons and social life. It has a distinct, self-contained atmosphere. Read the El Gouna area guide.
Sahl Hasheesh
Sahl Hasheesh, south of the city, is a resort community built around a bay and a promenade, and is known for a quieter, holiday feel. See the Sahl Hasheesh guide.
Makadi Bay and Soma Bay
Further south, Makadi Bay and Soma Bay are resort areas with hotels, beaches and sports. They are a good fit for a holiday-first home and for people who like calm surroundings. See the guides to Makadi Bay and Soma Bay.
How to decide
- Living here most of the year: the city gives the most services close by.
- A holiday home: resort areas can suit you if you prefer a resort setting.
- Renting it out: think about who your guests will be, and see renting out your apartment.
- Budget: compare total cost, finish and delivery in each place, not only the headline price.
Our guide to choosing an area goes deeper. Visit more than one place before you decide.
Talk to us before you decide
Abtal is a construction and development company. We own the land, develop and build our projects, and sell directly to you, so you can ask your questions to the people who build. Message us on WhatsApp, explore apartments for sale in Hurghada, or see Grand Gate on Airport Road.
