Sahl Hasheesh Emergency Guide
Covers: Sahl Hasheesh • Old Town • The Promenade • All Resorts in Zone
Everything you need to stay safe during your holiday in Sahl Hasheesh. Find hospitals, pharmacies, police, emergency numbers and other essential travel information all in one place.
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance — 123
Fire — 180 | +20 65 354 4862
Police — 122 | +20 65 346 3203
Tourist Police — 126 | +20 65 344 4421 | +20 65 354 3365
Unified Emergency — 112
Emergency from UK — +20 65 354 6740
These numbers work nationwide — save them in your phone before you arrive.
Nearest Hospitals
MedPark Hospital Sahl Hasheesh 📍 Sahl Hasheesh Road, next to Long Beach Hotel, Sahl Hasheesh 📞 +20 122 271 0888 | +20 65 356 0102 🕐 Open 24 Hours — Full emergency department, ICU, CT scan, surgery, ambulance service 🔗 Google Maps: Search “MedPark Hospital Sahl Hasheesh”
Nile Hospital Hurghada 📍 El-Nasr Street / Airport Road (20–25 minutes drive from Sahl Hasheesh) 📞 +20 65 355 0974 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78 📠 Fax: +20 65 355 2999 🕐 Open 24 Hours — Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Ambulance 🔗 Google Maps: Search “Nile Hospital Hurghada”
Hurghada International Hospital 📍 Sheraton Road (25–30 minutes drive from Sahl Hasheesh) 📞 +20 65 344 6763 | +20 65 346 3203 🕐 Open 24 Hours 🔗 Google Maps: Search “Hurghada International Hospital”
Pharmacies
El Andalous Pharmacy (We Care) 📍 El Andalous Building, Central Sahl Hasheesh 📞 +20 128 288 8892 | WhatsApp: +20 128 288 8892 🌐 www.wecare-pharmacies.com 🕐 Open 24 Hours — Free delivery to all Sahl Hasheesh resorts 🔗 Google Maps: Search “El Andalous Pharmacy Sahl Hasheesh”
Sahl Hasheesh Old Town Pharmacy 📍 Old Town Square, Sahl Hasheesh 📞 +20 100 555 9876 🕐 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM + emergency on-call 🔗 Google Maps: Search “Sahl Hasheesh Old Town Pharmacy”
Promenade Pharmacy 📍 The Promenade, near Boardwalk, Sahl Hasheesh 📞 +20 122 444 5566 🕐 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM 🔗 Google Maps: Search “Sahl Hasheesh Promenade Pharmacy”
Ask your hotel reception — they have the updated daily list of night-duty pharmacies for Sahl Hasheesh.
English-Speaking Doctors & Clinics
MedPark Hospital Medical Team 📍 MedPark Hospital, Sahl Hasheesh Road 📞 +20 122 271 0888 — ask for English-speaking doctor 🕐 24 Hours — General practice, specialists, minor injuries, prescriptions ✅ English & German spoken — official medical partner for most resorts
On-Call Doctor via Hotel Reception 📞 Available through all major hotels in Sahl Hasheesh 🕐 24 Hours — Home visits and consultations arranged quickly
Dental Clinic at MedPark 📍 MedPark Hospital, Sahl Hasheesh 📞 +20 122 271 0888 — select Dental Department 🕐 Daily — 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM by appointment ✅ English spoken
Tourist Police
📍 Nearest Office: Sheraton Road, near Tourist Centre, Hurghada (20–25 minutes drive) 📞 126 (free) | +20 65 344 4421 | +20 65 354 3365 🕐 Open 24 Hours — English-speaking officers available 🔗 Google Maps: Search “Tourist Police Hurghada”
Report lost passport, theft, or scams HERE FIRST — they issue the official report you will need. Some resorts can arrange an officer visit if required.
Currency, ATMs & Banks
🏧 ATMs available at: All major resort lobbies, Old Town, The Promenade — accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro 💰 Exchange at: Hotel reception desks, official exchange offices in Old Town and The Promenade ⚠️ NEVER change money on the street — use banks or licensed offices only 🏦 Nearest banks: Airport Road / Sheraton Road — open Sunday–Thursday • 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM 📈 Approx rate: 50–55 EGP = £1 GBP | 48–52 EGP = $1 USD
Supermarkets & Shops
Bestway Supermarket Sahl Hasheesh 📍 Market Lane, Central Sahl Hasheesh 🕐 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM 🔗 Google Maps: Search “Bestway Supermarket Sahl Hasheesh”
Sahl Hasheesh Mini Market 📍 Old Town, near central square 🕐 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM 🔗 Google Maps: Search “Sahl Hasheesh Mini Market”
Metro Market Hurghada 📍 El Mamsha / Sheraton Road (20 mins drive) 🕐 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM 🔗 Google Maps: Search “Metro Market Hurghada”
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British Consular Assistance
📍 British Embassy Cairo — Consular Section 7 Ahmed Ragheb Street, Garden City, Cairo 11451, Egypt 📞 +20 2 2791 6000 (main) 📞 24/7 emergencies: +44 (0)20 7008 5000 (FCDO London) 🌐 gov.uk/contact-consulate-cairo 🕐 Sunday–Thursday • 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Lost passport? Go to Tourist Police FIRST → get police report → then contact embassy for emergency travel document.
Useful Arabic Phrases
I need a doctor — Ahtaj tabiban
Please call an ambulance — Min fadlik itasil bil-isaf
Where is the nearest pharmacy? — Ayn aqrab saydaliyah?
Help — Musa’adah
I need help — Ahtaj ila musa’adah
Thank you — Shukran
Yes — Na’am
No — La