Situated south of Hurghada on the Red Sea, this entire coast is known for it’s excellent diving opportunities. Most hotels have their own in-house dive centres and experienced local teams are at hand to guide you and assist you with equipment, lessons, certifications and excursions.

No holiday is truly complete without some spa time thrown in. Madinat Makadi is home to an expansive Mividaspa centre, one of Egypt’s finest and best known spa brands. All guests at Jaz hotels in Madinat Makadi have acccess to the Mividaspa.

The Mividaspa in Madinat Makadi operates a total of 23 fully equipped treatment rooms across two centres. These include Adam and Eve suites with whirlpool terraces, as Vichy treatments, massages, facials, pedicures, herbal baths, scrubs and wraps. Mividaspa also offers a range of Ayurvedic treatments.

An impressive wet area includes a whirpool, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, chill pool and power shower. The ambience is blissful and echoes accents from Egypt and the Middle East.

While Madinat Makadi is, perhaps, best known for its stunning slice of the coast, there’s another local treasure to enjoy. The magnificent Makadi Golf Course is beautifully designed and expertly maintained and includes a clubhouse and pro shop. It features an 18-hole, 72-par championship course along with a 9-hole, par-3 executive course & 3 designated championship training holes, voted Egypt’s No1 Golf Resort 2014 - 2019 (World Golf Awards). The course was designed by John Sanford of Sanford Golf Design and was built to USPGA standards. It remains one of the longest, most challenging courses in the entire region.

The course sits at the centre of a lush enclave, surrounded by residential properties, lagoons and three saltwater lakes. The latter are connected by cascades that double as hazards on the golf course. The clubhouse offers refreshment and an adjoining swimming pool. Club rental, club cars, trolleys and caddy service can all be arranged in the pro shop.

If you plan to enjoy a few rounds of golf while visiting Madinat Makadi, Jaz Makadi Saraya Palms is ideally positioned. Enjoy easy access to the green against the spectacular backdrop of the Red Sea. And when you’d like to spend some time on the beach, it’s only a short drive to the waterfront.