Sharm Bride Hotel and Residence Nabq Bay Sharm Elsheikh

The Resort & Its Setting

Sharm Bride Hotel and Residence is an independent timeshare property in Nabq Bay, a protected coastal area a short drive north of central Sharm El Sheikh in South Sinai, Egypt. The bay is known for its sheltered Red Sea waters and nearby coral gardens, which is why much of the appeal of owning here comes down to the diving and snorkelling right on the doorstep rather than a busy resort strip. The resort is affiliated with RCI, so a week bought or sold here can also be used to exchange into RCI's network of partner resorts rather than always coming back to Nabq Bay.

The Area and What There Is To Do

Nabq Bay itself borders Nabq Bay Marine Park, one of the more accessible spots on this coast for snorkelling straight off the shore. Divers have a strong reason to base themselves here too: Ras Mohamed National Park, roughly 25km away, is one of the Red Sea's best-known protected dive sites, with sharp drop-offs and dense coral walls. Central Sharm El Sheikh, about 20km south, is where most of the region's restaurants, beach clubs and nightlife are concentrated, and it's also where you'll find the Old Market (Souk) for spices, textiles and souvenirs with a more local, Bedouin-influenced character than the resort strip. Multiple other Red Sea dive sites sit within a few kilometres of the bay, so owners who dive tend to get the most out of a week here.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Sharm Bride Hotel and Residence and are ready to move on, you can list your week for private resale or as a rental directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and we charge a one-time listing fee with 0% commission on the sale — there's no cut taken when the deal closes.

Because this is an independent resort, resale isn't processed through a branded developer transfer programme; it typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort or its management the current transfer fee, whether the association holds any right of first refusal, and the current annual maintenance fee — these details vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here. A resale buyer generally takes on the usage rights and RCI exchange eligibility tied to the week, but not any back fees or prior owner's loyalty perks, so it's worth getting the transfer terms in writing before you agree a price.

For renters, what tends to matter most is straightforward: proximity to the water for snorkelling, a workable travel window (most visitors aim for the cooler months), and clarity on what's included versus what's booked separately, such as dive excursions.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Because Sharm Bride Hotel and Residence is RCI-affiliated, owners can use the RCI system to bank a week, borrow against a future one, or exchange into other RCI resorts instead of travelling to Nabq Bay every year — useful to flag to a prospective buyer as part of the week's value. Anyone buying resale should still ask the seller or resort directly for the specifics: transfer paperwork, how long a transfer usually takes to process, and the up-to-date annual fee, since these aren't standardised across independent resorts.