dahabiah
/dəˈhɑːbiə/
noun
- A traditional Egyptian sailing boat used on the Nile River, often with cabins for passengers.
- We spent a week on a dahabiah, drifting slowly past ancient temples.
- The wooden dahabiah had colorful sails and a small deck for sunbathing.
- Tourists often hire a dahabiah for a peaceful cruise between Luxor and Aswan.