Where to buy electronics and accessories in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — and is it better to buy before your trip?

In September 2026 a participant split the options by budget: Haynour market for cheap, no-frills purchases, and Imedia Store for better quality. They added that if the purchase is not urgent, it is better to buy at home.

For everyday shopping near SOHO, in August 2026 a participant recommended the supermarket right before the SOHO entrance, opposite the Island View entrance — a 15–20 minute walk toward SOHO. In her experience it had the most reasonable prices she found in the area: slightly inflated, but fixed and acceptable. It suits basic shopping rather than specialist electronics.

The main lead in the discussions is Imedia Store in the Hadaba area. In early August 2026 participants recommended it for electronics and accessories, but warned that prices would be higher and the exact item might not be in stock — you may or may not get lucky. In September the same Hadaba store was mentioned again, with a tip to check its website for available hard protective cases before going.

The advice to buy in advance came up several times: in August 2026 a traveler who had not yet left home was told to buy the item before the trip, because in Sharm it can be hard to find and will cost more. In September the advice was repeated: if it is not urgent, buying at home is better value.