What is the "Restaurant Overcharging on the Mashraba Strip" scam in Dahab?

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Tourist-facing restaurants on the Dahab waterfront Mashraba strip use menus without prices or with prices significantly lower than the final bill. Bills include service charges, cover charges, and charges for bread and salads placed on the table without being ordered. Currency confusion between Egyptian pounds and US dollars is used to inflate bills significantly. Always confirm prices in Egyptian pounds before ordering. Ask for an itemised receipt. Confirm whether bread or any item placed on the table carries a charge. Restaurants one street back from the waterfront tend to be priced more transparently.

Restaurant Scams in Dahab

Restaurant Overcharging on the Mashraba Strip

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