Studio Purchase Price (City Center) in El Gouna

Tarteel's El Gouna apartment median on 21 October 2026 was EGP 174,400 per m² (six projects; typical band EGP 102,200 to 236,100). A 40 m² studio at that median is about EGP 7.0 million. The index is not split by bedroom. El Kafr, the downtown-named project, was EGP 181,800 per m² (about EGP 7.3 million for 40 m²). Figures are developer asking prices.

Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) in El Gouna

The lowest published projects on 21 October 2026 were Fanadir Bay at EGP 86,700 per m² and Ancient Hill at EGP 90,000 per m². A 40 m² unit at the Fanadir Bay rate is about EGP 3.5 million. These are developer asking prices, not a surveyed suburban average.

1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) in El Gouna

Same 21 October 2026 apartment median, EGP 174,400 per m². A 70 m² one-bedroom at that rate is about EGP 12.2 million. El Kafr was EGP 181,800 per m² (about EGP 12.7 million for 70 m²). Not split by bedroom count.

1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) in El Gouna

Fanadir Bay was EGP 86,700 per m² on 21 October 2026. A 70 m² one-bedroom at that rate is about EGP 6.1 million. Ancient Hill was EGP 90,000 per m² (about EGP 6.3 million for 70 m²).

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) in El Gouna

Same median, EGP 174,400 per m². A 100 m² two-bedroom is about EGP 17.4 million. The highest published project, North Bay, was EGP 301,700 per m².

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) in El Gouna

Fanadir Bay was EGP 86,700 per m². A 100 m² two-bedroom at that rate is about EGP 8.7 million. Ancient Hill at EGP 90,000 per m² is about EGP 9.0 million for 100 m².

Corporate Tax in El Gouna

22.5% on net taxable profits. Oil exploration profits are taxed at 40.55%. The Suez Canal Authority, the Egyptian Petroleum Authority and the Central Bank are taxed at 40%. There is no governorate corporate income tax.

Dividend Withholding Tax in El Gouna

10% on dividends from shares not listed on the EGX, and 5% on EGX-listed shares, for non-resident corporate shareholders. Resident companies are also at 10% or 5%. A tax treaty can lower the rate.

Tax System in El Gouna

A person is resident with a permanent home in Egypt, or more than 183 days in any 12 months, or as an Egyptian paid from the Egyptian treasury while posted abroad. Egypt-source income is taxed. Foreign income is taxed when Egypt is the centre of the person's commercial, industrial or professional activity. The annual salary exemption is EGP 20,000.

Highest Income Tax Bracket in El Gouna

27.5% on earned income above EGP 1,200,000.

Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules in El Gouna

No specific controlled-foreign-company rules. Investments are valued under Egyptian accounting standards and the equity method. The gain on a disposal is the sale price minus the cost.

Property Tax in El Gouna

Annual real-estate tax at 10% of the assessed rental value, after the maintenance deductions in the law. Assessments are updated every five years.

Property Transaction Tax in El Gouna

2.5% transfer tax on the sale of built property or land prepared for building, charged on the full disposal value, with limited exceptions for villages.

Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads in El Gouna

There is no digital-nomad visa and no special nomad rate. Work needs a work permit, and an HIV test is required for that permit. A stay that meets the residence tests can bring Egyptian tax on Egypt-source income and, if the centre of activity is in Egypt, on foreign income, up to 27.5%.

El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. A Red Sea resort town about 20 km north of Hurghada, founded in 1990 and developed by Orascom.

Population in El Gouna

Over 25,000 residents from more than 50 nationalities, in Orascom's September 2026 note. Wikivoyage says 24,000. Wikipedia has no census figure.

Internet Speed in El Gouna

Ookla publishes no El Gouna city median. Egypt's September 2026 median was 110.69 Mbps fixed download and 67.15 Mbps mobile download. GSpace does not publish a speed test.

Currency & Banking in El Gouna

Egyptian pound (EGP). Central Bank sell rate 54.0197 EGP per US dollar on 19 October 2026 (buy 53.8803). Declare foreign currency over USD 10,000. The limit for Egyptian pounds carried in or out is EGP 5,000.

Tap Water in El Gouna

Not recommended for visitors; it often makes travellers ill. Drink bottled water and check the seal. A 50 oz bottle is about EGP 9.50 in the October 2026 Hurghada survey.

220 V, 50 Hz, plug types C and F.

WE Mobile Egypt tourist lines need a passport. Mobile Egypt 100 is EGP 100 before tax for 5,000 MB, 60 local minutes and 20 international minutes, for 30 days. On an Orange line, GO @ Home adds 1,000 MB for EGP 15 for 28 days (dial #222*41#). The town services list includes Orange.

Banking for Expats in El Gouna

CIB is mapped on Ahmed Ragab Street at Abu Tig Marina. The town services page also lists CIB, Credit Agricole and AAIB under Downtown. How a non-resident opens an account was not on those pages.

Accommodation in El Gouna

Jeeran lists a furnished Mangroovy one-bedroom at USD 1,200 a month on a 6- to 12-month lease, plus one month deposit. Ancient Sands serviced one-bedrooms start at USD 1,999 a month, with weekly housekeeping included.

Cashless Friendly in El Gouna

Mixed. Hotels take cards. SIXT e-cabs are booked by phone or app on 19670. Tuk-tuks from Toktok, Solectra and Alternative are paid to the driver.

Short Term Rentals in El Gouna

Ancient Sands extended stays start at two weeks. A one-bedroom is from USD 1,999 a month and a two-bedroom from USD 2,999, utilities and a weekly clean included. The town has 18 hotels.

Budget Accommodation in El Gouna

There is no hostel. Cook's Club, adults only, is in the former Arena Inn on the Kafr El Gouna lagoon. OpenStreetMap still labels that hotel node Arena Inn. No current nightly rate was on a page opened for this pass.

Best Area to Stay for Tourists in El Gouna

Abu Tig Marina for boats, bars and boutiques, and Downtown and Tamr Henna for the bazaar, BESTWAY and the walk to Kafr El Gouna.

Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads in El Gouna

Downtown and Tamr Henna, next to GSpace (day pass EGP 250, hot desk EGP 3,800 a month). Ancient Sands if you want a serviced apartment with a cafe desk, from USD 1,999 a month.

Best Coworking Space in El Gouna

GSpace, Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel Street. Day pass EGP 250. Hot desk EGP 1,100 a week or EGP 3,800 a month. Open 09:00 to 22:00. Phone 0121 142 8888.

Best Cafe for Work in El Gouna

Ancient Sands includes a co-working space in a quiet cafe for extended-stay guests. The town guide also lists Zomba at Tamr Henna with free Wi-Fi.

Networking Events in El Gouna

GSpace hosts regular events and workshops. No named monthly nomad meetup was on the pages opened.

Social Events for Expats in El Gouna

GSpace workshops are the confirmed gathering. Abu Tig Marina is the evening strip, and the town guide puts Friday nights at Moods Beach.

Best Taxi/Ride App in El Gouna

Call a tuk-tuk: Toktok 01282000401 (07:00-04:00), Solectra 01206189599, or Alternative 01129999110. SIXT e-cabs and rental cars use 19670. London Cab and Go Limo do chauffeured trips, including to Hurghada. The town site does not list Uber.

Bike/Scooter Rental in El Gouna

The Chedi recreation team runs private bicycle tours; the price is on request. SIXT rents cars on 19670. A public bike or scooter day rate was not published on a page opened for this pass.

Best Beach Nearby in El Gouna

Zeytouna Beach is on its own island. The Downtown shuttle boat to Zaytouna is +20 120 095 0958. Moods Beach sits by Abu Tig. Mangroovy Beach is the flat kitesurf lagoon in the town guide.

Top Regional Airline in El Gouna

Air Cairo lists Hurghada, and also Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Aswan and Alexandria. From Cairo, FlightConnections (16 October 2026) names Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines and Nile Air non-stop to Hurghada (HRG).

Top International Airline in El Gouna

Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the gateway. FlightConnections (16 October 2026) says Air Cairo has the most routes in, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Prague and Vienna, with easyJet, Eurowings, Condor and Corendon also flying to HRG.

Highway Access in El Gouna

From Cairo, drive to Ain Sokhna and south along the coast, about 440 km. Vehicles are checked at the town entry checkpoint.

Main Train/Transit Hub in El Gouna

There is no railway station. Go Bus Central Station is on Naguib Mahfouz Street. The town site says Go Bus runs Aero First Class, Business Class double-decker, Elite Business and Super Go.

Public Transport Passes in El Gouna

No municipal pass. Hotel shuttle day and week tickets are sold at receptions; the fare is not on the town site. Short trips are by tuk-tuk.

Regional Travel in El Gouna

Orascom's September 2026 note puts Hurghada airport about 30 minutes away. Wikipedia says 25 km; Wikivoyage says the drive is usually 35 to 45 minutes and Hurghada town about 30 minutes. Go Bus serves El Gouna; the town guide says Cairo takes about six hours, with up to nine departures a day. A current fare was not on the Go Bus homepage.

Best Hospital in El Gouna

El Gouna Hospital, Naguib Mahfouz Street, has a 24/7 emergency department and a hyperbaric chamber for up to nine divers. Emergency +20 65 358 0011. Ambulance is 123.

Yoga & Wellness Centers in El Gouna

The Chedi yoga studio, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-11:00, EGP 1,000 a person. A private session is EGP 3,000.

Gyms & Fitness Centers in El Gouna

The Chedi fitness centre is free for hotel guests, with classes Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 09:00. A Hurghada survey puts a monthly club at about EGP 1,452. An El Gouna public monthly tariff was not published.

Laundry Services in El Gouna

El Gouna Laundry is on the town services list. No per-load price was published there.

Best Food Delivery App in El Gouna

Talabat delivers restaurant meals, groceries and pharmacy orders in Hurghada, about 30 minutes south. An El Gouna delivery zone was not on the pages opened.

Best Local Dish to Try in El Gouna

Sayadeya, fish with rice, is the Red Sea plate. The town guide names Fish Market, next to Ebaid Market in Downtown, as the fish restaurant.

Best Dessert Spots in El Gouna

The German Bakery, next to BESTWAY at Tamr Henna, is the bakery in the town guide.

Affordable Shopping Spots in El Gouna

BESTWAY opened in Downtown in 2000 and added an Abu Tig Marina branch in 2004. The Downtown shop is mapped at Tamr Henna.

Bar/Nightlife Area in El Gouna

Abu Tig Marina is the restaurant and bar strip. Moods Beach, by the marina, is the Friday-night spot in the town guide.

El Gouna Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information

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Business

VAT: 14% standard rate. 33 35
Studio Purchase Price (City Center): Tarteel's El Gouna apartment median on 21 October 2026 was EGP 174,400 per m² (six projects; typical band EGP 102,200 to 236,100). A 40 m² studio at that median is about EGP 7.0 million. The index is not split by bedroom. El Kafr, the downtown-named project, was EGP 181,800 per m² (about EGP 7.3 million for 40 m²). Figures are developer asking prices. 15
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City): The lowest published projects on 21 October 2026 were Fanadir Bay at EGP 86,700 per m² and Ancient Hill at EGP 90,000 per m². A 40 m² unit at the Fanadir Bay rate is about EGP 3.5 million. These are developer asking prices, not a surveyed suburban average. 15
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Same 21 October 2026 apartment median, EGP 174,400 per m². A 70 m² one-bedroom at that rate is about EGP 12.2 million. El Kafr was EGP 181,800 per m² (about EGP 12.7 million for 70 m²). Not split by bedroom count. 15
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Fanadir Bay was EGP 86,700 per m² on 21 October 2026. A 70 m² one-bedroom at that rate is about EGP 6.1 million. Ancient Hill was EGP 90,000 per m² (about EGP 6.3 million for 70 m²). 15
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Same median, EGP 174,400 per m². A 100 m² two-bedroom is about EGP 17.4 million. The highest published project, North Bay, was EGP 301,700 per m². 15
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Fanadir Bay was EGP 86,700 per m². A 100 m² two-bedroom at that rate is about EGP 8.7 million. Ancient Hill at EGP 90,000 per m² is about EGP 9.0 million for 100 m². 15
Corporate Tax: 22.5% on net taxable profits. Oil exploration profits are taxed at 40.55%. The Suez Canal Authority, the Egyptian Petroleum Authority and the Central Bank are taxed at 40%. There is no governorate corporate income tax. 31
Dividend Withholding Tax: 10% on dividends from shares not listed on the EGX, and 5% on EGX-listed shares, for non-resident corporate shareholders. Resident companies are also at 10% or 5%. A tax treaty can lower the rate. 32
Tax System: A person is resident with a permanent home in Egypt, or more than 183 days in any 12 months, or as an Egyptian paid from the Egyptian treasury while posted abroad. Egypt-source income is taxed. Foreign income is taxed when Egypt is the centre of the person's commercial, industrial or professional activity. The annual salary exemption is EGP 20,000. 29 30
Highest Income Tax Bracket: 27.5% on earned income above EGP 1,200,000. 29
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules: No specific controlled-foreign-company rules. Investments are valued under Egyptian accounting standards and the equity method. The gain on a disposal is the sale price minus the cost. 34
Property Tax: Annual real-estate tax at 10% of the assessed rental value, after the maintenance deductions in the law. Assessments are updated every five years. 35
Property Transaction Tax: 2.5% transfer tax on the sale of built property or land prepared for building, charged on the full disposal value, with limited exceptions for villages. 35
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads: There is no digital-nomad visa and no special nomad rate. Work needs a work permit, and an HIV test is required for that permit. A stay that meets the residence tests can bring Egyptian tax on Egypt-source income and, if the centre of activity is in Egypt, on foreign income, up to 27.5%. 9 29 30

Essentials

City: El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. A Red Sea resort town about 20 km north of Hurghada, founded in 1990 and developed by Orascom. 1 12
Population: Over 25,000 residents from more than 50 nationalities, in Orascom's September 2026 note. Wikivoyage says 24,000. Wikipedia has no census figure. 2 12
Internet Speed: Ookla publishes no El Gouna city median. Egypt's September 2026 median was 110.69 Mbps fixed download and 67.15 Mbps mobile download. GSpace does not publish a speed test. 5 10
Currency & Banking: Egyptian pound (EGP). Central Bank sell rate 54.0197 EGP per US dollar on 19 October 2026 (buy 53.8803). Declare foreign currency over USD 10,000. The limit for Egyptian pounds carried in or out is EGP 5,000. 9 19
Tap Water: Not recommended for visitors; it often makes travellers ill. Drink bottled water and check the seal. A 50 oz bottle is about EGP 9.50 in the October 2026 Hurghada survey. 16 20
Power: 220 V, 50 Hz, plug types C and F. 8
SIM Card: WE Mobile Egypt tourist lines need a passport. Mobile Egypt 100 is EGP 100 before tax for 5,000 MB, 60 local minutes and 20 international minutes, for 30 days. On an Orange line, GO @ Home adds 1,000 MB for EGP 15 for 28 days (dial #222*41#). The town services list includes Orange. 6 7 18
Banking for Expats: CIB is mapped on Ahmed Ragab Street at Abu Tig Marina. The town services page also lists CIB, Credit Agricole and AAIB under Downtown. How a non-resident opens an account was not on those pages. 18 43
Accommodation: Jeeran lists a furnished Mangroovy one-bedroom at USD 1,200 a month on a 6- to 12-month lease, plus one month deposit. Ancient Sands serviced one-bedrooms start at USD 1,999 a month, with weekly housekeeping included. 13 14
Cashless Friendly: Mixed. Hotels take cards. SIXT e-cabs are booked by phone or app on 19670. Tuk-tuks from Toktok, Solectra and Alternative are paid to the driver. 2 4
Short Term Rentals: Ancient Sands extended stays start at two weeks. A one-bedroom is from USD 1,999 a month and a two-bedroom from USD 2,999, utilities and a weekly clean included. The town has 18 hotels. 12 14
Budget Accommodation: There is no hostel. Cook's Club, adults only, is in the former Arena Inn on the Kafr El Gouna lagoon. OpenStreetMap still labels that hotel node Arena Inn. No current nightly rate was on a page opened for this pass. 2 48
Best Area to Stay for Tourists: Abu Tig Marina for boats, bars and boutiques, and Downtown and Tamr Henna for the bazaar, BESTWAY and the walk to Kafr El Gouna. 1 2 22
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads: Downtown and Tamr Henna, next to GSpace (day pass EGP 250, hot desk EGP 3,800 a month). Ancient Sands if you want a serviced apartment with a cafe desk, from USD 1,999 a month. 5 14

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space: GSpace, Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel Street. Day pass EGP 250. Hot desk EGP 1,100 a week or EGP 3,800 a month. Open 09:00 to 22:00. Phone 0121 142 8888. 5 37
Best Cafe for Work: Ancient Sands includes a co-working space in a quiet cafe for extended-stay guests. The town guide also lists Zomba at Tamr Henna with free Wi-Fi. 2 14
Networking Events: GSpace hosts regular events and workshops. No named monthly nomad meetup was on the pages opened. 3 5
Social Events for Expats: GSpace workshops are the confirmed gathering. Abu Tig Marina is the evening strip, and the town guide puts Friday nights at Moods Beach. 2 3 45

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App: Call a tuk-tuk: Toktok 01282000401 (07:00-04:00), Solectra 01206189599, or Alternative 01129999110. SIXT e-cabs and rental cars use 19670. London Cab and Go Limo do chauffeured trips, including to Hurghada. The town site does not list Uber. 4
Bike/Scooter Rental: The Chedi recreation team runs private bicycle tours; the price is on request. SIXT rents cars on 19670. A public bike or scooter day rate was not published on a page opened for this pass. 4 17
Best Beach Nearby: Zeytouna Beach is on its own island. The Downtown shuttle boat to Zaytouna is +20 120 095 0958. Moods Beach sits by Abu Tig. Mangroovy Beach is the flat kitesurf lagoon in the town guide. 1 2 4 40
Top Regional Airline: Air Cairo lists Hurghada, and also Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Aswan and Alexandria. From Cairo, FlightConnections (16 October 2026) names Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines and Nile Air non-stop to Hurghada (HRG). 26 27
Top International Airline: Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the gateway. FlightConnections (16 October 2026) says Air Cairo has the most routes in, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Prague and Vienna, with easyJet, Eurowings, Condor and Corendon also flying to HRG. 26 47
Highway Access: From Cairo, drive to Ain Sokhna and south along the coast, about 440 km. Vehicles are checked at the town entry checkpoint. 2
Main Train/Transit Hub: There is no railway station. Go Bus Central Station is on Naguib Mahfouz Street. The town site says Go Bus runs Aero First Class, Business Class double-decker, Elite Business and Super Go. 4 42
Public Transport Passes: No municipal pass. Hotel shuttle day and week tickets are sold at receptions; the fare is not on the town site. Short trips are by tuk-tuk. 2 4
Regional Travel: Orascom's September 2026 note puts Hurghada airport about 30 minutes away. Wikipedia says 25 km; Wikivoyage says the drive is usually 35 to 45 minutes and Hurghada town about 30 minutes. Go Bus serves El Gouna; the town guide says Cairo takes about six hours, with up to nine departures a day. A current fare was not on the Go Bus homepage. 1 2 4 12

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital: El Gouna Hospital, Naguib Mahfouz Street, has a 24/7 emergency department and a hyperbaric chamber for up to nine divers. Emergency +20 65 358 0011. Ambulance is 123. 11 21 38
Yoga & Wellness Centers: The Chedi yoga studio, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-11:00, EGP 1,000 a person. A private session is EGP 3,000. 17
Gyms & Fitness Centers: The Chedi fitness centre is free for hotel guests, with classes Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 09:00. A Hurghada survey puts a monthly club at about EGP 1,452. An El Gouna public monthly tariff was not published. 16 17
Laundry Services: El Gouna Laundry is on the town services list. No per-load price was published there. 18

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App: Talabat delivers restaurant meals, groceries and pharmacy orders in Hurghada, about 30 minutes south. An El Gouna delivery zone was not on the pages opened. 2 36
Best Local Dish to Try: Sayadeya, fish with rice, is the Red Sea plate. The town guide names Fish Market, next to Ebaid Market in Downtown, as the fish restaurant. 2
Best Dessert Spots: The German Bakery, next to BESTWAY at Tamr Henna, is the bakery in the town guide. 2 22
Affordable Shopping Spots: BESTWAY opened in Downtown in 2000 and added an Abu Tig Marina branch in 2004. The Downtown shop is mapped at Tamr Henna. 22 39
Bar/Nightlife Area: Abu Tig Marina is the restaurant and bar strip. Moods Beach, by the marina, is the Friday-night spot in the town guide. 2 45
Local Brewery: No brewery in town. Stella and Sakara are Al Ahram Beverages brands, brewed at the El Obour brewery. Gianaclis, the company winery, is also outside El Gouna. 23 24 25
Street Food Stalls: Tamr Henna is the pedestrian square in Downtown. The town guide lists Zomba there for Egyptian and Middle Eastern food. 2 44
Popular International Cuisine: The September 2026 town note says there are more than 100 restaurants and cafes. The town guide names Zia Amelia (Italian) and White Elephant (Thai) in Downtown, and Tandoor (Indian) at Ali Pasha Hotel. 2 12

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks: Desert Breath, a 1995-97 land-art spiral on the Ras Gharib road west of town, and Zeytouna Beach on its own island. 1 2 40 41
Museums & Art Venues: The Downtown aquarium shows Red Sea marine life. The town guide also puts a Culturama show in the El Gouna Library, a Bibliotheca Alexandrina branch. Nominatim did not return the library. 2
Historical Sites: Abu Sha'ar (Deir Umm Duheis), a Roman fort of about 309-311 in the southeastern corner of the resort, later used as a Coptic church. 2
Religious Sites: Church of the Holy Virgin Mary and Archangel Michael at El Bustan, designed by Alfredo Freda and opened in 2004, and El Gouna Mosque. 1 2 46
Annual Events: El Gouna Film Festival, 9th edition, 15 to 23 October 2026. The same note says the town also hosts the Sandbox Music Festival and the El Gouna International Squash Open. Dates for those two were not on the page. 12
Cultural Districts: Downtown (El Balad and Kafr El Gouna), Tamr Henna, and Abu Tig Marina. Downtown was built to resemble a Nubian village. 1 2
Local Markets: Downtown bazaars and Ebaid Market, plus the Tamr Henna pedestrian square. The town guide says souvenir prices are often unposted. 2 44
Music Scene: Sandbox Music Festival is named as a town event in the September 2026 festival note. The town guide also lists a Friday 20:00 Marina Street Festival at Abu Tig. 2 12
Historic Buildings: Work started in 1989-90 on the village of Kafr el-Guna. Wikipedia names Alfredo Freda and Michael Graves as the town's architects. The Coptic church by Freda opened in 2004. 1 2
Local Heritage: Buildings copy rural Egyptian and Nubian forms. Desert quad and jeep trips are sold by Alex Safari (Tamr Henna, shop 111) and Peak Safari (Kafr El Gouna). 1 2

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes: Zeytouna island and the mangrove island in front of the Sheraton Miramar. The town guide's quieter reef trip is Tawila Island, about an hour north by boat. 1 2
National Parks Nearby: Wadi El Gemal National Park, established in 2003, is on the southern Red Sea at about 24°21'N, 35°03'E, far south of El Gouna. It is not a town park. 49
Cycling/Walking Paths: The town guide says the roads are quiet and have pavements. The Chedi runs bicycle tours. A mapped ring-road cycle path was not found. 2 17
Scenic Viewpoints: Ancient Sands sits on a hill over the Red Sea, the golf course and the mountains. The Downtown to Zeytouna shuttle boat passes Abu Tig Marina and the New Marina. 2 4 14

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service: The town guide lists a post office on Tamr Henna square, open daily except Friday, 09:00-14:00. DHL and Aramex were not on the town services page. 2 18
Libraries & Study Spots: The town guide lists El Gouna Library, a Bibliotheca Alexandrina branch, Saturday to Thursday 10:00-22:00. Nominatim did not return it. TU Berlin's El Gouna campus, which had its own library, closed in 2022. 2 28
Community Centers: GSpace, on Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel Street, is the work and events hub. The library in the town guide is the other named cultural room. 2 3 5

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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Last changed: Oct 31, 2026

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Change history

Oct 31, 2026
- Grocery Delivery InstaShop (available for Best Way and local pharmacies) not set
- Gyms & Fitness Centers LAX Gym (New Marina); state-of-the-art equipment and CrossFit area The Chedi fitness centre is free for hotel guests, with classes Tuesday, Thursday…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 27.5% for income over 1.2M EGP 27.5% on earned income above EGP 1,200,000.
- Highway Access Hurghada-Ismailia Road (Suez Road) connects El Gouna to Cairo in about 5 hours From Cairo, drive to Ain Sokhna and south along the coast, about 440 km. Vehicles are…
- Historic Buildings Steigenberger Golf Resort (designed by Michael Graves, Post-Modern architecture) Work started in 1989-90 on the village of Kafr el-Guna. Wikipedia names Alfredo Freda and…
- Historical Sites Day trips to Luxor (Valley of the Kings) are 4 hours away via private car Abu Sha'ar (Deir Umm Duheis), a Roman fort of about 309-311 in the southeastern corner of…
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- Internet Speed Average 40-60 Mbps on VDSL; up to 100 Mbps in coworking spaces like G-Space Ookla publishes no El Gouna city median. Egypt's September 2026 median was 110.69 Mbps…
- Language Classes Private Arabic tutors available through G-Space bulletin boards not set
- Laundry Services The Laundry Shop (Downtown); wash and dry services approx. 250 EGP per load El Gouna Laundry is on the town services list. No per-load price was published there.
- Libraries & Study Spots TU Berlin Campus El Gouna Library (available for students and researchers) The town guide lists El Gouna Library, a Bibliotheca Alexandrina branch, Saturday to…
- Local Brewery Sakara and Stella (Egyptian beers) served widely; no on-site brewery, but Heineken has… No brewery in town. Stella and Sakara are Al Ahram Beverages brands, brewed at the El…
- Local Heritage Strong Bedouin influence in desert safaris and local handicrafts Buildings copy rural Egyptian and Nubian forms. Desert quad and jeep trips are sold by…
- Local Markets Downtown Bazaar for spices, textiles, and souvenirs Downtown bazaars and Ebaid Market, plus the Tamr Henna pedestrian square. The town guide…
- Main Train/Transit Hub Go Bus Station (Downtown) for luxury coach travel to Cairo and Luxor There is no railway station. Go Bus Central Station is on Naguib Mahfouz Street. The town…
- Museums & Art Venues El Gouna Museum (small collection of Egyptian history replicas) in Downtown The Downtown aquarium shows Red Sea marine life. The town guide also puts a Culturama show…
- Music Scene Weekly live bands at The Clubhouse and DJ sets at Elements Club Sandbox Music Festival is named as a town event in the September 2026 festival note. The…
- Must-See Landmarks The Desert Breath (land art installation nearby) and the El Gouna Church Desert Breath, a 1995-97 land-art spiral on the Ras Gharib road west of town, and Zeytouna…
- National Parks Nearby Wadi El Gamal National Park (approx. 4.5 hours south of Gouna) Wadi El Gemal National Park, established in 2003, is on the southern Red Sea at about…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Giftun Island (accessible by boat for snorkeling and diving) Zeytouna island and the mangrove island in front of the Sheraton Miramar. The town guide's…
- Networking Events Startup Haus events and 'Nomads of El Gouna' meetups held monthly at G-Space GSpace hosts regular events and workshops. No named monthly nomad meetup was on the pages…
- Parcel Delivery Service Aramex and DHL (located in the Downtown area) The town guide lists a post office on Tamr Henna square, open daily except Friday…
- Popular International Cuisine Chuchu's (Italian) and Saigon (Vietnamese) in the Marina The September 2026 town note says there are more than 100 restaurants and cafes. The town…
- Population Approximately 25,000 permanent residents; swells to 50,000+ during peak seasons Over 25,000 residents from more than 50 nationalities, in Orascom's September 2026 note…
- Power 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets (European standard) 220 V, 50 Hz, plug types C and F.
- Property Tax Yes, real estate tax is approx. 10% of the annual rental value Annual real-estate tax at 10% of the assessed rental value, after the maintenance…
- Property Transaction Tax 2.5% Real Estate Disposal Tax on the sale price 2.5% transfer tax on the sale of built property or land prepared for building, charged on…
- Public Transport Passes Tuk-Tuk flat rate is 50 EGP per ride within Gouna; weekly/monthly shuttle bus passes… No municipal pass. Hotel shuttle day and week tickets are sold at receptions; the fare is…
- Regional Travel Daily shuttles/taxis to Hurghada (30 mins); Go Bus to Cairo (750 EGP for Elite Class) Orascom's September 2026 note puts Hurghada airport about 30 minutes away. Wikipedia says…
- Religious Sites St. Mary and the Archangels Church (iconic architecture) Church of the Holy Virgin Mary and Archangel Michael at El Bustan, designed by Alfredo…
- SIM Card Orange and Vodafone offer best coverage; 20GB data plan costs approx. 400 EGP WE Mobile Egypt tourist lines need a passport. Mobile Egypt 100 is EGP 100 before tax for…
- Scenic Viewpoints The Golf Tower (Steigenberger) for panoramic views of the lagoons and Red Sea Ancient Sands sits on a hill over the Red Sea, the golf course and the mountains. The…
- Short Term Rentals Airbnb and Booking.com; average $60 - $150 per night depending on lagoon view Ancient Sands extended stays start at two weeks. A one-bedroom is from USD 1,999 a month…
- Social Events for Expats Weekly 'Friday Brunch' at various hotels and the 'El Gouna Community' Facebook group… GSpace workshops are the confirmed gathering. Abu Tig Marina is the evening strip, and the…
- Street Art Various murals located around the G-Space and New Marina walls not set
- Street Food Stalls Tamr Henna Square in Downtown for Koshary and Falafel sandwiches (approx. 40 EGP) Tamr Henna is the pedestrian square in Downtown. The town guide lists Zomba there for…
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $2,800 per m² (e.g., 45 m² studio = $126,000 in Marina area) Tarteel's El Gouna apartment median on 21 October 2026 was EGP 174,400 per m² (six…
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $2,100 per m² (e.g., 45 m² studio = $94,500 in Cyan or Waterside) The lowest published projects on 21 October 2026 were Fanadir Bay at EGP 86,700 per m² and…
- Table Tennis Spots The Clubhouse and some hotel recreation rooms not set
- Tap Water Not drinkable; use bottled water (approx. 15 EGP per 1.5L) or large 19L dispensers Not recommended for visitors; it often makes travellers ill. Drink bottled water and check…
- Tax System Residency-based; taxes on worldwide income for residents (>183 days) A person is resident with a permanent home in Egypt, or more than 183 days in any 12…
- Tech Repair Services iFix (Hurghada - mobile pickup available) or small tech stalls in Downtown not set
- Theater Venues The Gouna Conference and Culture Center (GCCC) - home to the film festival not set
- Top International Airline Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus fly into nearby Hurghada International Airport… Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the gateway. FlightConnections (16 October 2026)…
- Top Regional Airline EgyptAir (frequent flights to Cairo from Hurghada Airport, HRG) Air Cairo lists Hurghada, and also Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Aswan and Alexandria…
- VAT 14% standard rate 14% standard rate.
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options Seventh Star (Abu Tig Marina) and Glutton (Downtown) for plant-based bowls not set
- Wine Bars The Bartender (Abu Tig Marina) - famous for cocktails and Egyptian 'Omar Khayyam' wine not set
- Yoga & Wellness Centers The Yoga Studio (The Turtle's Inn, Abu Tig Marina) offers sunrise sessions for 350 EGP The Chedi yoga studio, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-11:00, EGP 1,000 a person. A…
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El Gouna digital nomad guide