Bays & resort destinations
Makadi Bay, Red Sea
Beach holidays with room for waterpark days, golf and family outings.
Makadi Bay is a good reminder that a beach holiday does not need every day to look the same. You can alternate time by the sea with a waterpark outing, a miniature journey around Egypt or golf. The important distinction is between the wider Makadi area, the Madinat Makadi hotel setting and the particular residential community on your shortlist.
Get a feel for the place
Makadi is more resort-oriented than a central Hurghada neighbourhood. Days often revolve around a chosen hotel, beach or activity, with transport between them. That can make a stay wonderfully uncomplicated when it is planned well, but it is different from stepping outside into a dense city street full of everyday services.
Do not compare homes by the word Makadi alone. Some settings are inland and others are closer to the bay. Ask for the actual route to the beach and the facilities already operating in that community.
Things worth making time for
Makadi Water World
A dedicated waterpark in Madinat Makadi. Give it a proper block of time, and check age or height restrictions and whether your ticket includes meals, transfers or anything beyond entry.
Mini Egypt Park
An outdoor introduction to Egypt’s landmarks in miniature. It offers a change of pace from swimming; take sun protection and check the current visiting arrangement before setting out.
Madinat Makadi golf
If golf is part of the appeal, ask about tee times, lessons, equipment and eligibility before planning your day around the course.
Beaches & getting into the water
Start by choosing a specific beach operator or hotel, because the bay is not a single public beach with one entry policy. Ask whether your party can enter, how swimming access works, and what is included in a day-use arrangement. A bay photograph does not show the full story of reef, sand or entry conditions at an individual spot.
For a residential property, establish whether access is on site, at a separate beach or through a transport arrangement. Confirm the route and written entitlement for owners, renters and guests separately.
Where to eat
A shortlist by setting and food style—not a ranking. Hotel restaurants require confirmation of non-guest access; a table reservation does not include beach use.
Sofra · Souk Makadi
Egyptian and Middle Eastern dishes, including charcoal-grill choices.
Nino’s · Madinat Makadi
Italian dining when pasta or a familiar Italian menu suits the group.
Amaya · Madinat Makadi
Indian cuisine for a different evening. Hotel dine-around privileges apply only to eligible bookings, not automatically to local homeowners.
One day, well spent
Morning
Choose Mini Egypt Park or a beach session, keeping the outdoor walking part away from the hottest hours.
Afternoon
Have lunch and downtime. If Water World is the priority, give it the main part of the day instead of squeezing it between other excursions.
Evening
Book dinner in the Madinat Makadi setting if outside access is available, then allow for the journey back to your own accommodation.
Everyday life & getting around
Daily errands
Map groceries, pharmacies and larger shopping trips from the actual home. A resort shop may meet holiday needs without replacing the range or routine you want for a long stay.
Transport and household costs
Check access to reliable transport, home internet and the maintenance contact. Add community charges and regular travel to your comparison, rather than comparing purchase prices alone.
If you are thinking of buying
A Makadi home should be judged against its own completed surroundings. Check the handover condition, operating pools and services, beach arrangements and rental rules. Compare the journey to Hurghada with how frequently you expect to make it. For a family holiday base, practical storage, shade, internal walking routes and the ability to reach suitable activities may matter more than the longest list of promised amenities.
Good questions, useful answers
Is every Makadi property beachfront?
No. The wider area includes different locations. Request a map pin and the actual beach-access arrangement.
Does buying include the waterpark?
Do not assume it. Attraction tickets and hotel benefits are separate unless expressly included in your offer.
Makadi or central Hurghada for a long stay?
Choose by routine: resort activities and beach time point toward Makadi; frequent city errands may favour a central neighbourhood. Test both.
Useful property advice
- Resort Residence or City Apartment in Hurghada?
Compare resort living with a central city apartment across services, management, privacy, running costs and everyday convenience.
- Summer vs Winter in Hurghada: What Changes When You Live Here?
Look beyond a holiday-season viewing. Compare shade, cooling, balcony use, services and daily routines before choosing a Hurghada home.
- Leaving Your Hurghada Holiday Home Empty: A Property-Care Checklist
Prepare a Hurghada holiday home for your absence with clear inspections, key custody, maintenance responsibilities and a documented return plan.
Two places to compare
Sahl Hasheesh
A broad bay, waterfront walks and a more leisurely way to spend the day.
Soma Bay
Reef mornings, marina evenings and a peninsula built around time outdoors.