4 Best Nightlife in Sharm el-Sheikh and Red Sea Coast, Egypt

At the mouth of Abu Tig Marina and flanked by motor cruisers and yachts, this is the place to watch day turn to evening over a sunset cocktail. Everyone gathers here for aperitifs before moving on to dinner and then, perhaps, a club. Since Moods has its own small stretch of sand (admission to its beach is LE250), you could also spend the day hanging out here, and grab some seafood, pizza, or pasta before freshening up for a night on the town. No matter when you go, it's a great location with beautiful people.

This contemporary spot is part cocktail lounge, part restaurant, and part nightclub. Although techno and electronic seem the most popular, the music changes every evening, and weekends see big crowds. The food is fantastic (expect grilled seafood and mezze platters), so feel free to arrive hungry. Unlike many of the clubs in Gouna or Hurghada, which cater to those in their late teens and early 20s, Aurora tends to attract a slightly more mature crowd, mostly in their late 20s to 40s.

By night, the classical temple-like interior of the DuPort Lido is transformed into a cool lounge with views out across the marina. The venue has a pool; specializes in commercial, techno, and electronic music; and tends to attract a younger crowd (mostly ages 18 to 25).

Arguably the coolest bar in town, The Bartender (casually referred to simply as "Bartender") is known for craft cocktails—and some of the highest prices in an already pricey area. The retro, vintage vibe combines old-school boomboxes with black-and-white photographs of musical legends like John Lennon. Although drink service starts at 4 pm, the party doesn't get going until at least 8 or 9 pm.