Settling in
El Gouna runs day to day like a small town. You find a hospital, pharmacies, supermarkets and car rental within a short ride.
Medical care
El Gouna has its own private hospital and pharmacies in the main lived-in areas.
Private general hospital serving the town since 1998.
Useful local number
Hospital hotline 16650. For emergencies, follow local guidance.
You find pharmacies in the main lived-in areas, close to the everyday shops and supermarkets.
Groceries and essentials
Supermarkets and shops sit close to where people live, in Downtown and the Marina.
Downtown and Marina
You find supermarkets for everyday shopping in both Downtown and the Marina area.
Tamr Henna, Downtown
A self-service supermarket at Tamr Henna, with a branch at Abu Tig Marina.
Abu Tig Marina
Shopping is concentrated across Abu Tig Marina, Downtown and Fanadir Marina.
Shops at Abu Tig Marina typically open around 09:00 to 18:00.
Getting around
Most trips inside town are short, so a car is optional for everyday life.
SIXT Rent A Car operates in El Gouna, with a branch at the marina. For day-to-day trips, tuk-tuks, the shuttle boat and taxis cover most of El Gouna.
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Good to know
Yes. El Gouna Hospital is a private general hospital founded in 1998, with 40 inpatient beds and a 24/7 emergency department. It runs 5 medical departments and 16 clinics, plus an on-site laboratory and scans.
The hospital publishes a short hotline, 16650, for general contact. You can also reach it by email at info.hospital@elgounahospital.com. We list it as a useful local number, not as medical advice.
There are pharmacies in the main lived-in areas. Marina Pharmacy is at Abu Tig Marina and Downtown Pharmacy is in Downtown, close to the everyday shops and supermarkets.
You find supermarkets for daily essentials in both Downtown and the Marina area. There is also a self-service supermarket at Tamr Henna in Downtown, with a branch at Abu Tig Marina.
Shops at Abu Tig Marina typically open around 09:00 to 18:00. Shopping is concentrated across Abu Tig Marina, Downtown and Fanadir Marina, so most daily needs stay within a short ride.
Yes. SIXT Rent A Car operates in El Gouna, with a branch at the marina. For day-to-day trips inside town, see our getting-around guide for tuk-tuks, the shuttle boat and taxis.
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