Hollywood Sharm el Sheikh
El-Shaikh Zayed Street, Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai
With dancing fountains, live performances, a 7D cinema, shops, and eateries, Hollywood Sharm el Sheikh is part theme park, part shopping mall. Kids generally adore the dinosaurs, the animated hosting team, and the cinema, while adults value the choice of restaurants.
Most travelers visit Hollywood Sharm el Sheikh independently, either by night or during the day. Popular shows run the gamut from whirling dervishes (tanoura spinners) and belly dancers to Bollywood and international folklore performances. The jungle park and dinosaurs draw families with young kids, the 7D cinema offers dynamic special effects, and the fountains are some of Sharm el Sheikh’s largest.
- Hollywood Sharm el Sheikh offers all the mall basics: shops, restaurants, public restrooms, and a bar.
- Entry requires spending a small minimum amount of money—enough for an ice cream or a drink in one of the food and drink outlets.
- Unusually for Egypt, shopping is at a fixed price, with haggling not required.
Hollywood Sharm el Sheikh sits between Naama Bay and Coral Bay in the resort area of Sharm el Sheikh, about 6 miles (9 kilometers) north of the Old Market. Self-driving is not common in Egypt, so most travelers visit Hollywood Sharm el Sheikh by taxi or with a private driver from their hotel.
Evening shows are the true highlight of Hollywood Sharm el Sheikh: check the venue’s Facebook page for details. The dancing fountains display, a veritable feast of color, light, music, and cooling water, generally starts at 9pm. Families tend to visit earlier in the day.
Sharm el Sheikh is a popular destination with European travelers, including families, and the resort has plenty of options with kids. The Red Sea boasts semi-submersible “submarines,” snorkeling, junior scuba, and a wealth of water sports; the desert offers camel rides, horseback riding, and, for older children, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) adventures. Water parks include Aqua Park, while SOHO Square is a lively, family-friendly complex featuring arcade games, soft play, a bowling alley, and more.
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