Sidi Abdel Rahman
| Sidi Abdel Rahman | |
|---|---|
  Sidi Abdel Rahman Location in Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 30°58′N 28°44′E / 30.967°N 28.733°ECoordinates: 30°58′N 28°44′E / 30.967°N 28.733°E | |
| Country |
 Egypt |
| Governorate | Matruh |
| Time zone | EST (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | +2 (UTC) |
Sidi Abdel Rahman (Arabic: سيدي عبدالرحمن) is a small settlement in Egypt. It is most famous for its beach located 132 km west of Alexandria and some 30 km west of Al Alamin. This desert and beach area is located some 190 km East of Mersa Matruh and is often a resting point on trips from Alexandria to the Siwa Oasis and to Matruh.
Overview
The Gulf of Sid Abdel Rahman on the Mediterranean including the Al Alamin Hotel were recently auctioned off by the Egyptian Tourist Authority and a joint venture of a Dubai based developer with an Egyptian partner won the right to develop the area. A new year round city will be developed in the Gulf of Sidi Abdel Rahman with costs in the region of $10 Billion or some LE 60 Billion. The Al Alamin is the site of the famous battles of the World War II. Mausoleums and cemeteries for the Allies, the Germans and the Italians are close by to Sidi Abdel Rahman and Al Alamin. On 30 September 1942, the settlement was the sight of the death of German Luftwaffe ace Hans-Joachim Marseille, who claimed an unrivaled total of 158 aircraft destroyed against the Western Allies. There is a big resort being constructed currently called Marassi Resort and hosting DJ Bob Sinclar on August 1, 2008 Other Notable Resorts are there Like Amwaj and Emirates Heights .[1][2] 30°58′N 28°44′E / 30.967°N 28.733°E