Aladdin vs Ali Baba resort in Hurghada - which is better?

Overall comparison: Ali Baba is slightly better in quality, but Aladdin is still decent if you overlook a few shortcomings.

Guests of Aladdin (4-star) can dine at Ali Baba (5-star) through a meal-exchange system; each hotel has its own restaurants but shared bars. Aladdin has 3 beaches — the far one is best for kids, with fine white sand like a tropical island. Ali Baba's beach is rocky, but its grounds are better maintained and prettier. Evening entertainment is weak at Ali Baba, while at Aladdin you can hang out at any hotel in the complex in the evening.

Ali Baba used to have a decent reef with marine life for snorkeling, but it's largely gone now — a trend seen along much of the coast.

One traveler found Aladdin cozier, more compact, and closer to a rock-free beach compared to Ali Baba. She visited Ali Baba twice over two weeks and wasn't impressed, despite slightly better food there. Ali Baba was also much more crowded — she compared it to an anthill. For those who prioritize proximity to the sea, calm atmosphere, and fewer crowds, Aladdin is the better pick.