3 Best Places to Shop in Sharm el-Sheikh and Red Sea Coast, Egypt

In addition to the usual souvenir kitsch, the region's largest traditional shopping district sells genuine Bedouin carpets and leather goods, some of which are handmade in small, family-owned workshops. You could easily spend a few hours browsing, perhaps stopping for a bite at one of the many good restaurants in the area.

This is one of the best boutiques in Na'ama Bay, and the place to find genuine Egyptian handicrafts that range from terracotta and other decorative items to hand-woven cotton or linen scarves.

This shopping center across from the Pacha nightclub has more than 20 stores selling everything from high-quality carpets and expensive jewelry to water pipes and T-shirts. When things in town are busy, many shops stay open until late, so you can stroll and shop when it's cooler.