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Are there decent shops with fair prices near Naama Bay / Nabq Bay in Sharm el-Sheikh, or is Old Market better?

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TL;DR

Nabq Bay has shops, but Old Market prices can be higher than fixed-price stores. There is a 24-hour shop in the Old Market, though bringing essentials from home is the most cost-effective option.

What the community said

Old Market has a fixed-price store called OneStop, a useful option if you do not want to haggle at the bazaar. A taxi can be directed there by entering or asking for “Old Market.”

72 days ago OneStop, Old Market

In the old town, supermarkets sell at one fixed price, but small local kiosk-shops ('hanuriki') can offer items (e.g. juices) even cheaper than the supermarket.

Small kiosks in old town

If you don't want to haggle and don't feel like traveling far, you can simply buy from the shopping points closest to your hotel — the most convenient option, though not always the cheapest.

Shops near hotel

The Old Market in Sharm el-Sheikh has a 24-hour shop, which is handy for late-night purchases. However, prices there tend to be higher than fixed-price stores, and local taxes apply.

24-hour shop, Old Market

The cheapest option is to bring essentials from home. Prices in Sharm el-Sheikh shops, including the Old Market, are noticeably higher than fixed-price retail stores.

Travelers staying in Nabq Bay often head to the Old Market for shopping, but prices there are higher than fixed-price stores. It may not always be worth the trip.

Nabq Bay → Old Market

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