Eilat

'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay

Manta rays are cartilage fish that can reach an impressive wingspan of about seven meters, and despite their impressive size, are known as "gentle giants" and are not dangerous to humans. 

Manta ray spotted in Eilat Bay, April 21, 2026.
A GENERAL VIEW of the Nuweiba delta.

A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing

Magen David Adom staff members work at the emergency dispatch center in Ramla, central Israel, March 6, 2026.

Health Ministry reveals wartime preparations in Eilat, Dead Sea amid tense security situation

iStore branch in Eilat

iStore in Eilat opens branch and official service lab


Israel's forgotten airport: Ramon Airport security, health safety ignored, comptroller warns

The Jerusalem Post has received indications that since the September attack by the Houthis, there has been some improvement in security for Ramon Airport, but far from sufficient.

View of the Ramon Airport near Eilat, after a drone launched from Yemen struck the airport, September 7, 2025

Wizz CEO: We’re going to invest $1 billion in Israeli market

Váradi told the transportation minister during their meeting that “In the next three years, we will add 4,000 jobs in Israel, and about 500 employees will be hired directly by Wizz.” 

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on September 18, 2025.

Face to Face: Rubin siblings’ powerful art exhibit explores legacy and human form

The exhibition is part of an ongoing municipal initiative to strengthen Eilat’s contemporary art profile.

Gidi Rubin's 'Twins'

When urban design meets the Red Sea: All the reasons to visit Eilat right now

Isla Brown 42 Hotel offers a stylish and peaceful stay with gourmet dining, a spa, two pools, and a Red Sea rooftop view. Explore the city too with Eilat’s free urban experiences.

View of the reception at Islā Brown Hotel.

Renowned French violinist David Grimal brings harmony to Eilat

On stage in Eilat, David Grimal affirms his enduring conviction that musical harmony is a powerful path toward renewal, offering a truer vision for human connection.

DAVID GRIMAL: Music is about listening before you do anything else.

Fattal Rock Festival 11: Who will Perform, when, and how to buy tickets

Fattal Hotels launches Fattal Rock Festival 11 in Eilat, March 12-14, 2026. Among the artists: Monica Sex, Aviv Geffen, Ethnix, Shlomi Shabbat, and Miri Mesika. The sale for club members has opened.

Herods Palaces Hotel Eilat.

Isla Brown 42: New and stylish in Eilat - review

Designed by Feigin Architects, it brings with it the fresh, unique, and contemporary flair of the Brown brand.

THE ISLA Brown 42 in Eilat. Making good use of the old airport space.

Breakthrough in Eilat: A 25-story tower to replace old buildings

Southern District Committee approved Ye'elim urban renewal: 216 new apartments replace 75 old, with commercial areas, public buildings, open spaces, and gov’t subsidies (Standard 21)

Eilat City, Red Sea Coast, Sea of Sinai.

On the ruins of the airport: What visitors think about the new amusement park in Eilat

In Eilat’s heart, Terminal Park – a colorful amusement park – aims to energize the city. Residents and tourists are split: Is it a fresh attraction or a missed chance on the old airport?

Terminal Park.

International Chamber Music Festival returns to Eilat

The festival returns to the stage from November 19-22.

SHAANAN STREETT