More About Our Luxury Dahabiya
A dahabiya is a traditional sailing vessel that was used on the Nile river in Egypt. It is a type of houseboat that is typically smaller and more luxurious than other types of boats on the river. The crew of a dahabiya typically includes a captain, a cook, and other crew members who take care of the boat and provide service to the passengers.
Our Luxurious Dahabiya is a 56-meter-long, 8-meter-wide sailing vessel without an engine that has a lower cabin deck, a sun deck and is accompanied by a tugboat.
Our cabins and suites
On the lower deck there are ten comfortable outside cabins (3.5 x 3.25 m) with huge panoramic windows and two spacious suites (4.9 x 4 m) with private terraces on the lower deck. Each of the ten cabins and 2 suites has a unique bathroom with a different colour scheme. There is independently adjustable air conditioning in every cabin and suite.
The drawing room with its library
Our magnificent Dahabiya's saloon is situated on the same floor. It is four by eight metres in dimension and houses our extensive library, which includes fiction as well as illustrated and interesting volumes about the history of ancient Egypt, contemporary living in Egypt.
If the temperature upstairs becomes uncomfortably hot, you can retreat to the salon because it is air-conditioned and wind-protected. Depending on the weather and temperature, meals may also be served down here during the winter.
The kitchen, crew quarters, and boat manager's quarters are positioned next to the saloon.
If the temperature upstairs becomes uncomfortably hot, you can retreat to the salon because it is air-conditioned and wind-protected. Depending on the weather and temperature, meals may also be served down here during the winter.
The kitchen, crew quarters, and boat manager's quarters are positioned next to the saloon.
The sun deck
The large table, which serves as the ship's centre of gravity, is set up on the sun deck and is surrounded by a lovely wooden design. Meals can be shared by visitors here.
Since food is purchased and prepared every day at neighbourhood markets, the food is always fresh.
Additionally, there are multiple sofas on the sun deck where you may relax and enjoy the scenery while sipping tea and reading on loungers.
There is a bar located here, where our helpful bartender will assist you.
Last but not least, the Arabic seating area welcomes you to stay awhile with its classic couches.
Since food is purchased and prepared every day at neighbourhood markets, the food is always fresh.
Additionally, there are multiple sofas on the sun deck where you may relax and enjoy the scenery while sipping tea and reading on loungers.
There is a bar located here, where our helpful bartender will assist you.
Last but not least, the Arabic seating area welcomes you to stay awhile with its classic couches.
What makes us special
Our creation
Our beautiful Dahabiya combines the lively, colourful features of the Orient with modest, European elegance.
Our attention to detail is what makes our Luxury River Nile Cruises so unique: the brightly coloured cabins and suites, the bathrooms with indirect lighting, the salon with library, the sundeck covered by lovely wooden decorations, the inviting sofas and loungers.
Service
On board, our guests receive dedicated service. Your stay on board will be pleasant thanks to the 15 welcoming crew members who kindly look after you both in public and behind the scenes.
Throughout the day, our chef is always willing to accommodate your needs and will astound you with his culinary expertise. The crew makes sure that everyone has access to enough drinks while on shore excursions and that those who are returning home are met with a fresh refreshment and a damp cloth.
Throughout the day, our chef is always willing to accommodate your needs and will astound you with his culinary expertise. The crew makes sure that everyone has access to enough drinks while on shore excursions and that those who are returning home are met with a fresh refreshment and a damp cloth.
Drink
Your requests are fulfilled before you even know they exist by our bartender. Water, soft drinks, and snacks are always accessible.
Only when the final visitor has fallen asleep does the crew retire to bed.
The owners are frequently on board as well and address your issues directly.
Only when the final visitor has fallen asleep does the crew retire to bed.
The owners are frequently on board as well and address your issues directly.
Perfect details
After a delicious dinner on the terrace, you can unwind the evening with a drink and reminisce on the day's events under the glittering Egyptian sky. Let yourself be astonished by the little things in your room when you go to bed later.
Our attention to detail
Simple European elegance is combined with jovial, vibrant aspects of the Orient in our tastefully kept store Dahabiya. Our attention to detail is what sets our Dahabiya apart. High-grade components and exceptional quality have received special attention from us.
starting with the decision to use metal for the structure and continuing with the different supplies and appliances in the cabins, on deck, and in the kitchen.
The wooden "Mashrabeya" on the canopy on the sun deck is remarkable.
starting with the decision to use metal for the structure and continuing with the different supplies and appliances in the cabins, on deck, and in the kitchen.
The wooden "Mashrabeya" on the canopy on the sun deck is remarkable.
Year of construction: 2019
Before granting official papers and a building and safety certificate, the Egyptian River Navigation Authority examined the vessel for compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
The safety system includes fire alarms, a sprinkler system, fire extinguishers in every room, life jackets in every cabin, and lifeboats on the sun deck.
Technical data:
Length: 56 m
Width: 8.25 m
10 cabins of 3.5 x 3.25 m, each cabin has its own bathroom with shower (1.40 x 3.50 m).
2 suites , each 4.90 x 4.00 m, each suite has its own bathroom with shower (2.35 x 2.00 m) and its own small balcony.
Max. number of passengers: 24 people
Number of crew: 15 people
Equipment: Fixed mast 11 m, sailing mast 24 m, electricity 24 hours (generator and storage), WIFI, air conditioning in all rooms, water treatment plant, waste water tank that is pumped out and drained four times per tour during shore excursions.
Technical data: "Abu al'Qumsan" (motor boat)
Length: 17m
Width: 4m
Engine power: 6 cylinder engine with 425 hp