Europe · Egypt
Dahab
Legendary flat-water lagoon with reliable thermals
Photos: Michal Gorski
Wind reliability
9/10
Water
Flat lagoon
Season
Apr – Oct
Skill level
All levels
Local schools
7
About this spot
Dahab is one of Egypt's most famous kiteboarding destinations, offering a wide shallow lagoon with flat water ideal for all levels. The thermal winds are consistent and strong, especially in summer. The town has a well-established kite school scene and a relaxed backpacker vibe.
Kite schools & services
Harry Nass Windsurf & Kite Centre Dahab
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VDWS-certified instructors teaching in several languages; 40 Cabrinha kites and 20 boards available; received Egyptian Ministry of Tourism award as best windsurf/kite centre in 2011.
Five Squares (5Squares) Kitesurf Center Dahab
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IKO-certified instructors; uses Cabrinha kite gear; 100 monitored storage boxes, classroom with video analysis; open 365 days a year at the Dahab lagoon.
Happy Kite Dahab
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IKO-certified school operating in Dahab since 2008; uses RRD (Italian brand) equipment; English, Russian, and Ukrainian-speaking instructors; on-site Happy Inn Hotel available.
Dahab Dream Kite
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IKO-affiliated school issuing internationally recognised certifications; instructors born and raised in Dahab; caters to all levels from beginner to advanced.
GP Kite School Dahab
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Founded by Gunnar Palm; offers kite camps, boat safaris, beginner lessons, and coached rental of CORE kites; mobile Land Rover kite school with hotel pickup in Dahab.
Soul Kiters Kitesurf School Dahab
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IKO-certified instructors; Russian, English, and Arabic-speaking staff; located right on the Dahab lagoon; offers equipment storage, compressor, and repair services.
Jeep Kitesurf Dahab
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Founded in 2017 by Awda, a pioneer of kitesurfing in Dahab; all instructors are IKO Level 2 certified; offers latest gear rentals and fully furnished on-site apartments.
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