In short. A night out in Hurghada starts at the Marina, with dinner and drinks on the quays. From there, you carry on along El Mamsha, the promenade in the south, or at Little Buddha, one of the best-known clubs in town, which switches to a nightclub around 11pm. Beach clubs such as Blue Beach Club bridge the day and the night. And for a more laid-back evening, El Gouna and its Abu Tig Marina are about 25 minutes north.
First thing to know: Hurghada goes out late. Really late, if you're used to last orders at eleven. Nobody's dancing at 10pm. Dinner is around 9pm, you take your time, and the clubs fill up after 11.30pm, according to Nova Travel Egypt's guide, updated in June 2026. Plenty of time for a nap after the boat.
The Marina: where every night out begins
Hurghada Marina is the district of quays, moored yachts and terraces side by side. You come here to eat outside, walk along the water after the beach, and have a first drink without having to choose: just follow the pontoons until you find the atmosphere you like.
For dinner, Che Guevara, at the far end of the Marina by gate 3, is one of the addresses you'll hear most about, especially for its meat flambéed at the table (Tripadvisor listing). More places to eat, plus the food habits worth knowing, are in our guide on where to eat in Hurghada.
The Marina is also home to Blue Beach Club, on El Melal Street, along the Marina boulevard: a sandy beach, a pool, a restaurant, a bar and a lounge area (Tripadvisor listing). Its listing shows opening hours from 8am to 2am as we write this. In other words, you can arrive in swimwear and leave in a shirt, which sums up Hurghada rather well.
El Mamsha: bars, karaoke and live bands
El Mamsha is the long pedestrian promenade in the south of town, lined with restaurants, shops and bars. It's more touristy than the Marina, and louder too.
The landmark is Papas Bar & Club, in the Al Hambra building next to the El Mamsha Carrefour. Its weekly programme alternates live bands, karaoke nights and events (hurghada.com listing). The kind of place where your group ends up belting out Bon Jovi at 1am, then swears the next morning it was the best man's idea.
Little Buddha: the go-to club
If you only go dancing once, it'll probably be here. Little Buddha Hurghada, on Village Road, belongs to the Buddha-Bar family: restaurant and cocktail bar early in the evening, club later on, with Asian decor and a huge Buddha statue. It has been open since 2008, according to the official Buddha-Bar page.
The switch from dinner to club happens around 11pm, and the DJs take over until late. Nights change from week to week: their Instagram account, @littlebuddhahurghada, is the best way to see what's on the night you go. Book a table if you're a group and want to eat first.
Dress code: a shirt or a nice dress does the job, and the shorts stay for daytime. In Hurghada's clubs, as anywhere, a smart outfit gets you through the door faster.
Beach clubs: from sunlounger to sunset
In Hurghada, the beach club is an institution. You spend the afternoon between lounger, pool and sea, then stay on for sunset, when the music goes up a notch. In early October the sun sets around 6.30pm local time (Weather Spark): that's when the tables fill up.
Blue Beach Club, at the Marina, is the easiest to reach from the centre. For the day itself, drinks and entry deals vary from one club to the next, so ask on the spot what's included before you settle in. Want a beach club day with transport sorted? It's on request: message us on WhatsApp.
El Gouna at night: Abu Tig Marina and the beach bars
El Gouna, about 20 km north of Hurghada (Wikipedia), has a different feel: a small town built on lagoons, calmer and more polished. In the evening, everything happens around Abu Tig Marina, where restaurants and bars line the water.
The official El Gouna site (August 2026 article) recommends several places:
- Pier 88, on Abu Tig Marina, for music and late nights.
- Breeze, on the same marina, for a dinner that rolls into drinks.
- Moods, a lively beach club by the water.
- The Smokery Beach Bar & Restaurant and La Playa, two more relaxed options on the beach.
- Makani Beach Club, on the kitesurf side, with a beach bar and restaurant.
- Jobo's Sports Bar & Restaurant, Downtown, for a simple drink with friends.
The same article mentions Fanadir Marina for a quieter drink.
Two things to sort before you go. Entry to El Gouna works on a permit requested the day before, with a photo of each passport: the whole routine is in our guide to the El Gouna entry permit. And book your ride back in advance, a pre-booked driver or an app ride, so all you have to decide is what time. GOV.UK advises against driving yourself outside the main towns and resorts at night (Egypt safety and security), one more reason to let a driver do the road.
House rules: drinks, dress, getting back
Hurghada lives on tourism, and a drink is no problem in the right places. The UK government notes that alcohol is served in licensed restaurants and bars, in private homes and in certain tourist resorts, and that Egyptian law is strict everywhere else (GOV.UK, Egypt travel advice). Put simply: raise your glass at the bar, the restaurant, the beach club or your hotel.
Drugs: the rule is simple. Zero, even tiny amounts, with Egyptian law among the strictest there is, according to the same source. The Marina's cocktails do the job perfectly well.
Dress: shorts and a vest top are fine at the Marina and on El Mamsha. To cross the town centre, throw on a light shirt, more in keeping with the neighbourhood.
Getting back: ride-hailing apps save you haggling at 2am. Uber works in Hurghada around the clock, and inDrive is available too. With a regular taxi, agree the fare before you get in. Sit in the back, and head home together.
One last thing: keep water close by. Between the day's sun, the north wind and two cocktails, you get thirsty much faster than on a night out in Leeds.
Nights out, sorted with us
Want the evening without the logistics? Tell us on WhatsApp where you'd like to go. For El Gouna, we book the table, handle the entry permit in time and can add a return driver on request. Arriving that same day? A driver can also meet your flight: see Hurghada airport transfers.
And for the days in between, the boats, the desert and the dolphins are on our Hurghada excursions page, run by our local partner Hurghada Habibi. The quad safari, from €25 per person, even ends with dinner at a Bedouin village (partner price as of 23 September 2026, confirmed on WhatsApp).
FAQ
What is there to do in Hurghada at night?
Dinner and a stroll at the Marina, a drink on El Mamsha, then Little Buddha or a beach club. For a calmer evening, El Gouna and its Abu Tig Marina are about 25 minutes north. Clubs rarely fill up before 11.30pm.
What is the best club in Hurghada?
Little Buddha, on Village Road, is one of the best known: restaurant and bar early on, club later, in the Buddha-Bar style. It has been open since 2008. Check the night's line-up on its Instagram account before you go.
Can you drink alcohol in Hurghada?
Yes, in licensed bars, restaurants and tourist resorts. Outside those places, GOV.UK points out that Egyptian law is strict: keep your drinks for bars, restaurants, beach clubs and your hotel.
How do I get back at night in Hurghada?
By app (Uber and inDrive both work in Hurghada) or by taxi, agreeing the fare before you get in. Sit in the back and go home together. From El Gouna, arrange the ride back before you head out.