Seafood · Marina North Entrance
El Halaka Fish Market Restaurant
1,200 EGP (22.22 EUR)
Fresh Red Sea catch weighed per kg; +14% VAT applies on dining hall tables
Hurghada Marina Price Ledger
Audit verified EGP and EUR menu prices, bazaar quotes, and +27.68% checks.
VAT & Bill Splitter
Verified Check (+27.68%)
2,362.08 EGP (43.74 EUR)/2 diners
1,850 base + 222 service + 290.08 VAT
1.2768x
Multiplier
54 EGP/EUR
CBE FX
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Interactive Waterfront Comparison Catalogue
Compare Hurghada Marina & Sakala Restaurants by Verified EGP Tariff
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Active Comparison Tray: Comparing top 2 verified Red Sea benchmarks side-by-side in EGP and EUR.
Steakhouse · Marina Central Pier
Chez Pascal Belgian Steakhouse
1,850 EGP (34.26 EUR)
Hot-stone beef tenderloin & seafood platters; +12% service & +14% VAT (+27.68%)
Seafood · Sheraton & Marina Link
Starfish Waterfront Seafood
1,450 EGP (26.85 EUR)
Grilled jumbo shrimp & calamari tags displayed at the chilled fish counter
Steakhouse · Sheraton Road North
Moby Dick Grill & Specialty Dining
1,350 EGP (25.00 EUR)
Famous camel steak & mixed grill; printed EGP menu with transparent tax line
Cafe & Lounge · Marina South Basin
Shades Marina Promenade Grill & Cafe
900 EGP (16.67 EUR)
Yacht-side breakfast, wood-fired pizza, and sunset mocktails along the pier
Cafe & Lounge · Old Sheraton Coastal
Granada Sea View Terrace
1,100 EGP (20.37 EUR)
Elevated Red Sea panoramic deck; full mezzeh, grilled sea bass, and fresh juices
Official CBE benchmark: 54.00 EGP/EUR · 50.00 EGP/USD · 63.00 EGP/GBP
| Marina & Sakala Venue | Cuisine & Zone | Menu Base (EGP) | Tax-Inclusive (+27.68%) | Verified EUR (54.0 FX) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Halaka Fish Market | Red Sea Seafood · North Gate | 1,200 EGP | 1,532.16 EGP | 28.37 EUR |
| Chez Pascal Steakhouse | Belgian Grill · Central Pier | 1,850 EGP | 2,362.08 EGP | 43.74 EUR |
| Starfish Seafood Hall | Chilled Counter · Sheraton Link | 1,450 EGP | 1,851.36 EGP | 34.28 EUR |
| Moby Dick Specialty Grill | Steak & Camel · Sheraton North | 1,350 EGP | 1,723.68 EGP | 31.92 EUR |
| Shades Marina Promenade | Cafe & Pizza · South Basin | 900 EGP | 1,149.12 EGP | 21.28 EUR |
| Granada Coastal Terrace | Mezzeh & Sea View · Coastal Rd | 1,100 EGP | 1,404.48 EGP | 26.01 EUR |
Source: Red Sea Destination & Consumer Price Standards Desk Q4 2026 menu audit (54.00 EGP = 1 EUR; compound multiplier 1.12 * 1.14 = 1.2768).
Field Visual Documentation
Waterfront Promenade Architecture & Coastal Harbour Ledger
Hurghada New Marina spans 120,000 square meters along the central Sakala shoreline, connecting the historic El Halaka Fish Market with 200-berth superyacht piers.
AI-Assisted Visual 
AI-Assisted Visual How Hurghada Marina Hospitality Billing & Menu Verification Work
Hurghada New Marina Boulevard serves as the primary pedestrian dining and yachting district on Egypt's Red Sea coast. While waterfront venues along the central basin publish printed Egyptian Pound (EGP) menus, first-time European and UK visitors frequently encounter unexpected receipt totals due to two structural billing practices: compound statutory hospitality taxation and by-weight fresh catch pricing.
When ordering fresh Red Sea sea bream (Denis), red mullet (Barbouni), emperor fish (Shaour), or jumbo tiger prawns at the North Gate fish market halls (El Halaka and Starfish), prices are quoted per raw kilogram before grilling or tajine preparation. Always confirm that the digital scale ticket states the exact gram weight and per-kilogram EGP tariff prior to kitchen dispatch, and check our Senzo Mall & Fixed-Price Bazaar Comparator before purchasing spices, hibiscus, or alabaster crafts nearby.
Visitors commuting between south resort zones and the central pier should also audit street cab quotes using our El Dahar, Sheraton Road & Al Mamsha Uber vs. Taxi Fare Estimator, or review regulated medical and wellness rates in the Hurghada Turkish Hammam, Pharmacy & Clinic Price Guide.
Statutory Tax Derivation & Entity Verification
Egyptian Hospitality VAT Law No. 67 of 2016 Compound Formula
Why +12% service and +14% VAT equal +27.68% rather than +26.00% on tourist restaurant bills.
Under the Arab Republic of Egypt Value Added Tax Law No. 67 of 2016 (as amended by Law No. 3 of 2022) and Ministry of Tourism licensing schedules for tourist-classified restaurants in the Red Sea Governorate, the 14% Value Added Tax is assessed on the gross invoice subtotal inclusive of the 12% service levy:
For a four-person waterfront dinner with a menu subtotal of 2,400 EGP, the 12% service charge adds 288.00 EGP (bringing the taxable base to 2,688.00 EGP). Applying the 14% statutory VAT to 2,688.00 EGP adds 376.32 EGP, resulting in a verified final bill of 3,064.32 EGP (56.75 EUR at 54.00 EGP/EUR), or 766.08 EGP (14.19 EUR) per diner.
Authoritative Red Sea Entity & Geographic Coordinates
- Hurghada (Wikidata Q169984) — Capital of the Red Sea Governorate (Wikidata Q30830), located at 27.2578° N, 33.8117° E along the western coast of the Red Sea (Wikidata Q23406).
- Hurghada International Airport (Wikidata Q1165572 · IATA: HRG) — Situated 9.8 km southwest of Hurghada New Marina Boulevard; verified Uber transfer baseline: 180 EGP (3.33 EUR).
Why does a 2,400 EGP dinner at Hurghada Marina cost 3,064.32 EGP on the final receipt?
Under Egyptian Value Added Tax Law No. 67 of 2016 and Ministry of Tourism hospitality billing rules, waterfront restaurants apply a 12% service charge first (2,400 * 1.12 = 2,688 EGP) and then levy the statutory 14% VAT on the service-inclusive subtotal (2,688 * 1.14 = 3,064.32 EGP), creating a 27.68% compound surcharge.
Is there an entrance fee to walk along Hurghada New Marina Boulevard in 2026?
No. Pedestrian entry to Hurghada New Marina Boulevard in Sakala is completely free of charge from 08:00 to 02:00 daily, including security gate screening at the North Fish Market entrance and South Yacht Basin.
Should I pay Hurghada Marina restaurant bills in Euros or Egyptian Pounds (EGP)?
Always pay in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) by cash or Contactless Visa/Mastercard billed in EGP. Paying in physical EUR or USD notes at a restaurant desk typically incurs an unfavourable internal exchange spread of 8% to 14% compared to the Central Bank of Egypt benchmark (54.00 EGP/EUR).