Rawkan is a self-organized artist residency in Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, founded in May 2026. Set where the Sinai desert mountains meet the Red Sea's reef-lined coast, it operates within a landscape shaped by the sea, the desert, and the craft traditions of the region's Bedouin communities.
Each cohort brings together artists based in Dahab and artists arriving from abroad, living and working under the same roof. Read the full residency description →
Outside the studio, Dahab's reef and the Sinai's desert trails are part of daily life for most residents.
Calm, shallow water directly off the lagoon, year-round.
Reef starts a short swim from shore, no boat needed.
Dive centres nearby, including the Blue Hole and Canyon.
Dahab is one of the world's best-known free-diving spots.
Desert and mountain trails into the Sinai interior.
Steady wind and flat water along the bay most of the year.
