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

Regulars love the relaxed atmosphere (and the air-conditioning) at Sharm's original "anything goes" dive bar. You can also head to the rooftop bar, where you'll find a comfortable area with plump cushions and rugs—as well as ringside seats for the Na'ama Bay evening bustle.

This casino offers American roulette, blackjack, poker, and also has 77 slot machines. It's all set in a hall designed in Ancient Egyptian–style.

A sibling of the ultra-sophisticated Buddha Bar in Paris, this cool, laid-back lounge offers great music from the resident DJ (or the occasional special guest). The lounge is also known for its excellent sushi bar and restaurant. The atmosphere suits couples and singles over 25.

It's possible to turn day into night at this beach club, where an Italian restaurant becomes a buzzing, open-air dance club. The setting is dramatic thanks to fantastic coastal vistas. Chill out away from the beat in various private, carpeted corners or on rocks that are stunningly lit by the varying hues of the disco lights. If your taxi driver doesn't recognize the name, direct him to "El Fanar," the venue's previous moniker.

The queen of Sharm clubs—favored by an under-30 European crowd—is an open-air venue with a top-notch sound system. DJs punctuate the musical rotation of funk, house, and trance with occasional chill-out sessions.

The Middle East's largest casino is a veritable palace of slot machines and gaming tables, including blackjack and several styles of poker. Vegas-style shows and a restaurant put the icing on the cake.