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🦈 One of the Best Places to See Dugongs!
Abu Dabbab Bay is world-famous for dugong (sea cow) sightings! These gentle giants graze on seagrass meadows right off the beach. Add sea turtles, a stunning house reef, and PADI 5-Star diving - this is a marine life dream come true!
📍 Compare Marsa Alam Resorts
Marsa Alam offers Egypt's best marine life. Compare similar options:
- Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab - Also on dugong bay, sea turtles
- Steigenberger Coraya Beach - Adults-only with pristine reef
- Jaz Lamaya Resort - Family-friendly great reef
- Royal Brayka Bay - Famous Brayka Bay snorkeling
Complete dive info in our Hurghada & Marsa Alam Diving Guide.
👳🏾♂️ Salem's Honest Verdict
Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian is THE resort for serious marine life seekers. Abu Dabbab Bay is world-famous for dugong sightings - guests regularly spot these gentle sea cows grazing on seagrass. Add sea turtles, amazing house reef, and PADI 5-Star dive center - it's snorkeling/diving heaven!
The house reef is breathtaking - colorful, diverse, and accessible directly from the beach. Crystal clear water (often 30m+ visibility). The resort also offers full-day Dolphin House (Sataya) trips to swim with wild dolphins!
Hilton Honors members: This is your best marine life option for earning/using points!
Best for: Snorkelers, divers, wildlife photographers, marine life enthusiasts, families who love underwater adventure.
📋 Resort Overview
🏨 Property Details
- 5-star Hilton resort
- Nubian-style architecture
- Abu Dabbab Bay location
- Fine sandy beach
- Hilton Honors property
🦈 Marine Life
- Dugongs in the bay!
- Sea turtles on seagrass
- Colorful reef fish
- Rays, eels, octopus
- Dolphins on boat trips
🤿 Diving & Snorkeling
- PADI 5-Star dive center
- House reef from beach
- Unlimited house reef diving
- Boat trips to Elphinstone
- Dolphin House excursions
🏖️ Facilities
- Multiple restaurants
- Swimming pools
- Spa & wellness
- Kids facilities
- All-inclusive available
🦈 Dugong Snorkeling Guide
🦈 Dugong Tips
- Best months: Aug-Oct (most seagrass)
- Found on seagrass meadows
- Stay 10m distance minimum
- Don't chase or touch!
- No flash photography
- Sightings not guaranteed
🐢 Sea Turtles
- More common than dugongs
- Grazing on seagrass
- Early morning best
- Respectful distance
- Great photos possible!
🤿 Dive Trips from Hilton Nubian
- Elphinstone Reef - Oceanic whitetip sharks, mantas
- Sataya (Dolphin House) - Swim with spinner dolphins!
- Samadai Reef - Pristine coral gardens
- Abu Dabbab House Reef - Unlimited included
Read our Complete Diving Guide for more information. Also see Snorkeling Trips Guide.
⚖️ Honest Pros & Cons
✅ What We Love
- World-famous dugong bay!
- Outstanding house reef
- PADI 5-Star dive center
- Sea turtles almost daily
- Crystal clear water
- Dolphin House trips
- Hilton Honors points
- Fine sandy beach
- Nubian architecture charm
❌ Things to Know
- Remote location (far from Hurghada)
- Dugong sightings not guaranteed
- Morning dives priority at dive center
- Afternoon snorkel trips may have wind
- Limited nightlife/shopping
- Long transfer from airports
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will I see dugongs at Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian?
Abu Dabbab Bay is famous for dugong sightings! While not guaranteed (they're wild animals), many guests see them on the seagrass meadows. August-October is best season. Early morning increases chances.
How's the snorkeling at Hilton Nubian?
Exceptional! The house reef is vibrant and diverse, accessible directly from the beach. Crystal clear water often has 30m+ visibility. You can see sea turtles, colorful fish, rays, and possibly dugongs!
Can I earn Hilton Honors points here?
Yes! This is a Hilton Honors property. You can earn and redeem points. It's the best marine life resort option for Hilton loyalists.
Is Hilton Nubian good for families?
Great for families who love snorkeling! Children will be amazed by sea turtles and colorful fish. The beach is safe, and there are kids facilities at the resort.
How far is Hilton Nubian from the airport?
Marsa Alam Airport (RMF) is closer (~45 min). Hurghada Airport is 250km+ away (3+ hours). Fly into Marsa Alam if possible. Book a private transfer for comfort.
Can I swim with dolphins from Hilton Nubian?
Yes! The PADI dive center offers full-day Sataya (Dolphin House) trips where you can swim with wild spinner dolphins in their natural habitat. Amazing experience!
✈️ Getting to Marsa Alam
- Flights, Transfers & Visa Guide
- Weather Guide - Best time for snorkeling
- Complete Diving Guide
💡 Tip: Fly into Marsa Alam Airport (RMF) - much closer than Hurghada!
Book Your Dugong & Marine Life Adventure
Experience Abu Dabbab's incredible underwater world
💡 Salem's Tip: Bring underwater camera! Book Dolphin House trip early!