Your stay — Abo Tabl
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Emergency Contacts
DamiettaIn Egypt, dial 122 for police, 123 for ambulance, and 180 for fire. For tourist police in Damietta, call 0120 1234567 (local mobile). Keep a local SIM for quick access.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Damietta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Abo Tabl
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Steigenberger Hotel El Lessan, Damietta
💡 Book via Uber or Careem app for fixed rates; avoid touts at arrivals. The drive along the desert road is smooth but dull—bring water.
Damietta City Centre → Steigenberger Hotel El Lessan
💡 Haggle to 10–15 EGP; agree the fare before getting in. Best for short hops along the Nile corniche.
Cairo Turgoman Bus Station → Damietta Bus Station (near Mit Abul Kom)
💡 Cheapest option but arrives 5 km from hotel—take a short taxi (30 EGP). Book online to save queuing.
Steigenberger Hotel El Lessan → Any local destination (e.g. Old Damietta, Port Said)
💡 The hotel can arrange a driver for day trips—costs about 500 EGP for 4 hours. Much less hassle than street taxis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Abo Tabl?
Check-in at Abo Tabl is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Damietta
💡 Come at 6am for the sunrise and to see fishermen hauling nets — they'll often let you watch and chat.
💡 The pedal boats cost 10 EGP per person (about 20 pence). Best at 5pm when the heat drops and the light turns golden.
💡 Find the plaque on the north side of Bab al-Bahr — it shows a sketch of the original wall circuit. Easy to miss.
💡 Go just after the afternoon prayer around 2pm: the crowd thins out and you can sit in the courtyard alone.
💡 Arrive by 7:30am. The best fish is gone by 9am, and the market closes by 11am.