Hurghada Essential Services & Resources for Property Buyers






Hurghada Essential Services & Resources | Hospitals, Government, Schools | MAMO Property


🏡 Hurghada Essential Services
& Resources for Property Buyers

Your complete guide to hospitals, government offices, schools, transport, banks, shopping, and emergency contacts — everything you need to settle into life on the Red Sea.

🏥 Hospitals & Medical Care

Red Sea Hospital Public

📍 El Nasr Road, Dahar, Hurghada

The main public hospital serving Hurghada. Offers emergency services, inpatient care, and general medical departments. 📞 +20 124 754 8934

El Gouna Hospital Private

📍 Kafr El Gouna, El Gouna, Hurghada

Founded 1998, state-of-the-art private hospital with 40 beds, 24/7 emergency department, specialist outpatient clinics, and diagnostic imaging. Serves both residents and tourists. 📞 +20 65 3580 012

Nile Hospital Private

📍 Airport Road (near Ring Road junction), Hurghada

Founded 2005, known as “The Castle of Medicine”. A leading private healthcare provider with the latest medical technologies, senior physicians, and a well-trained nursing team. Conveniently located between the Airport and Downtown.

Hurghada Medical Center Private

📍 Kawthar Area, in front of Housing & Development Bank, Hurghada 84517

24/7 multi-specialty medical center with well-equipped ambulances for emergency pickups. Two locations — main HQ in Hurghada and a second center in Sahl Hasheesh. 📞 +20 10 6936 8072

Cleopatra Hospital Hurghada Private

📍 Nasr Road, behind Al Habib Market, next to GO BUS station, Hurghada

Part of the Cleopatra Hospitals Group — Egypt’s largest private hospital network. Offers advanced diagnostics, specialized treatments, and comprehensive multi-department care. 📞 +20 10 1059 1405

🏛️ Government Services

Real Estate Registration Office — Shahr Aqari

📍 New Notary & Real Estate Registration Complex, behind Zahran Bus Station, Hurghada

What it does: Property registration, title deed issuance, contract notarisation, and power of attorney (POA) for real estate transactions. Essential for foreign buyers registering property in Egypt. 6 branches across Hurghada including El Gouna, Dahar (Future Post), and the Traffic Department.

Passport & Immigration Office

📍 Near the Central Police Station, Hurghada

What it does: Residency permits (temporary & permanent), visa extensions, residence visa stickers, biometric registration, and residency cards. All foreign property buyers must visit this office to apply for or renew their Egyptian residency. Processing typically takes 2–4 weeks.

Hurghada Traffic Department

📍 Dahar district, behind Abu Ashara buildings, Hurghada

What it does: Vehicle registration & licensing, driver’s license issuance & renewal, traffic violation processing, and vehicle transfer of ownership. Also houses a Shahr Aqari notary branch for on-site document services. 📞 065 355 0553

Hurghada City Council

📍 Hurghada (Postal code 84517)

What it does: Municipal services including building permits, property tax assessments, zoning and land-use approvals, waste management, and local business licensing. The first stop for property-related municipal approvals and building documentation.

Tax Authority Office

📍 Government Services Complex, behind Health Directorate, Dahar, Hurghada

What it does: Income tax filing, property tax (real estate tax), VAT/GST registration, tax certificates, and stamp duty on property transactions. Buyers must obtain a tax clearance certificate for property registration. Egyptian Tax Authority — Hurghada branch.

🎓 International Schools

El Gouna International School (British Curriculum)

📍 Downtown El Gouna, ~25 km north of Hurghada

Offers the National Curriculum for England (EYFS to IGCSE & AS/A Levels). Accredited by the Ministry of Education, member of BSME and COBIS. Cambridge & Edexcel exam centre. Also offers Egyptian National & German DSD programmes. One of the most established British schools on the Red Sea coast, serving ~720 students.

Sunrise International School (American Curriculum)

📍 Hurghada

Hurghada’s first international school, operating since 2007 with over 1,500 students of various nationalities. Follows US national standards and Virginia standards. Prepares students for competitive universities in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. 📞 0103 312 2045

Smart City International School Hurghada

📍 Ras Ghareb – Hurghada Road

A modern international school offering quality education with international curricula. Part of the Smart City Schools network. 📞 0102 259 0000

🚌 Transportation

Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

📍 Airport Road, ~8 km southwest of city centre

The main gateway to the Red Sea. Two terminals: Terminal 2 (new, handles most international charter flights from Europe) and Terminal 1 (domestic & regional flights). Free shuttle bus connects terminals. Uber & Careem available; official taxis (negotiate fare — ~150–250 EGP to city centre).

Go Bus Station

📍 Main office: El Nasr Street, Dahar, Hurghada

Egypt’s largest private bus network connecting Hurghada to Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, and other cities. Comfortable, air-conditioned coaches with online booking. Additional stations in Sekala (Sheraton Road), Makadi Bay, and South Hurghada (Soma Bay Marina).

SuperJet Station

📍 6RRH+73, Hurghada 2 (near Dahar, 500 m from Go Bus office)

Another major bus operator serving routes to Cairo, Alexandria, and across Egypt. VIP and standard coaches available. Online and on-the-day booking. Ticket prices from ~727 to 1,493 EGP depending on route.

Hurghada Marina (Ferries)

📍 Hurghada Marina

High Jet ferries depart from Hurghada Marina to Sharm El Sheikh (2 hr 30 min). Operates Wednesdays & Saturdays at 12:00 PM. Also seasonal routes to other Red Sea ports. Perfect for day trips or inter-city travel without the long road journey.

Taxis & Ride-Hailing

Uber and Careem both operate in Hurghada — use the app for transparent, fixed pricing. White/blue taxis available throughout the city but do not use meters — always agree the fare before starting the journey. Average airport-to-Dahar: 150–250 EGP. Pre-booked private transfers widely available through hotels.

🏦 Banks & Currency Exchange

CIB — Commercial International Bank

📍 Multiple branches: Dahar (El Nasr Rd.), El Kawther (Banks Complex — Airport Rd.), Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh (Sunrise), El Gouna (Abu Tig), Sekala (Sheraton Rd.)

Currency exchange: Yes — EUR, USD, GBP, RUB. ATMs with international cards accepted. CIB offers non-resident accounts and international transfers.

NBE — National Bank of Egypt

📍 Branches: Dahar (El Nasr St. & El Corniche), Downtown (Banks Complex), Sekala (Sheraton Rd.), Touristic Passage (Villages Rd.)

Currency exchange: Yes — all major currencies. Egypt’s largest bank, reliable for foreign currency transfers, SWIFT transactions, and multi-currency accounts. ATMs widely available.

HSBC Bank Egypt

📍 El Kawther — Banking District (3 Kawthar District, in front of Airport Road), Hurghada

Currency exchange: Yes — competitive rates for EUR, USD, GBP. Ideal for international clients with existing HSBC accounts worldwide. International wire transfers, multi-currency accounts, and premium banking services.

QNB Al Ahli Bank

📍 Dahar (1 El Nasr St., beside El Masria Auto)

Currency exchange: Yes — all major currencies. Part of Qatar National Bank group. ATMs available, international transfers supported.

💡 Tip: All major banks in Hurghada display daily exchange rates. For the best rates, compare at a bank branch before using hotel or airport exchange desks. Most ATMs accept Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.

🛍️ Shopping & Daily Life

Senzo Mall

📍 Safaga Road, Hurghada (10–15 min drive from the airport)

The largest retail & entertainment destination in the Red Sea region (170,000 m²). Anchor tenant: Spinneys hypermarket (8,000 m²). International brands: LC Waikiki, Adidas, DeFacto, Timberland. Dining: McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut, Chilis. Includes a cinema, duty-free shop, pharmacy, and souvenir souk. Open daily 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Parking for 2,000 cars.

Hurghada City Center

📍 Cornish Road, Jabal Al Harim — adjacent to Hilton Hurghada Plaza

A waterfront shopping destination with retail boutiques, fashion stores, dining, and entertainment. Features a spectacular 600,000-litre Marine Reef Aquarium, Egypt’s first indoor snorkelling “edutainment” centre, cinema multiplex, and Soho Square events courtyard. Underground parking available.

Spinneys Hypermarket

📍 Inside Senzo Mall, Safaga Road

The largest hypermarket in Hurghada. Wide selection of imported and local groceries, fresh produce, meats, dairy, and household goods. Open 9:00 AM – midnight. Preferred by expats for familiar international brands and quality fresh products.

Carrefour

📍 Multiple locations in Hurghada

French hypermarket chain offering groceries, electronics, home goods, clothing, and more. Competitive prices and regular promotions. A reliable one-stop shop for daily needs and household essentials.

Local Souks & Traditional Markets

📍 Dahar district — El Nasr Street area, Hurghada

The heart of traditional Hurghada shopping. Browse for spices, Egyptian cotton, handmade souvenirs, gold & jewellery, perfumes, and local crafts. Haggling is expected — start at ~50% of the quoted price. Great for authentic Egyptian gifts and a true local experience.

🆘 Emergency Numbers
🚔 122
Police
Emergency hotline

🚑 123
Ambulance
Medical emergencies

🔥 180
Fire Department
Civil protection

🛂 126
Tourist Police
Tourist assistance

💡 Additional numbers: Traffic Accidents — 012 2111 0000  |  Civil Status Enquiries — 16582  |  Electricity Emergency — 121  |  Natural Gas Emergency — 129

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