Historically, Nuweiba Port was built in 1985 on the Gulf of Aqaba, and serves as a ferry port as well, which allows for easy travel between Jordan and Egypt. The area was inhabited by two different Bedouin tribes : the Tarabin to the north, and the Muzeina, some 8 km (5 mi) to the south. Since the Six Day War when Israel captured the area, Nuweiba Town sprung up just 1.5 km (1 mi) south of Tarabeen, under the Israeli name, Neviot. After the departure of the Israelis, the town expanded and Nuweiba Port, some 7 km (4 mi) to the south, was established and developed, with several car ferries now running every day to Aqaba in Jordan by the Arab Bridge Maritime company, and with a small town growing up around itself. Nuweiba castle (or Newibah castle), built on top of the remains of a still older castle in 1893, has been proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Nuweiba has an area that is around 5097 kilometers where a lot of touristic attractions were built such as hotels, restaurants, and diving centers which made the town an important touristic destination that is much cheaper than other resorts in Sinai like Sharm El Sheikh or Taba. The town is also different than any other city in Sinai because of the Bedioun dwellings that are still living in the city giving it a unique atmosphere because of the special habits and lives of the Sinai Bediouns. The lifestyle which a huge number of Egyptians and tourists love to enjoy their time in. The major activities for tourists and Egyptians in Nuweiba are diving, snorkeling, going in safari trips, or chilling out on the beautiful beaches. And a lot touristic offices in Nuweiba organize overnight trips, escorted by a guide, where you can enjoy the desert and its matchless atmosphere in the morning and then enjoy belly dancing, oriental show, and Bedouin food and grill at night.  Most important touristic sites in Nuweiba and around it are : Pharos Island, It is located 60 kilometers to the North of Nuweiba and 7 kilometers to the South of Taba and it is famous for two reasons. The first reason is its distinctive location overseeing the Gulf of Al Aqaba from all its direction viewing the lands of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Taba in Egypt. The second reason why this island is particularly important is the Fort of Saladin that he built on this island in 1170 AD which is considered an architectural germ and it was used to defend Egypt against the crusaders. The fort contains great untouched outer and inner walls and a number of control towers. The island also has a small port for boats to take tourists to and from the island . One day trips from Nuweiba can also be organized to the cities Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, and Taba.

The protected area of Abu Nabq, Located approximately middle way between Nuweiba and Taba, the protected area of Nabq is famous for its wild life which is full of animals, rare rodents and reptiles, and a lot of immigrating birds that take mangrove trees as their nests. One day trips to this protected area can be organized by many touristic offices – The protected area of Abu Galum, This protected area is located between Taba and Nuweiba and it has a special topography and an integrated environmental system that contains a combination of desert, mountain, and valley environments. This is besides a beautiful setting that is full of rare colored fish and coral reefs. The area hosts a huge selection of animals, birds, and rare plants that are not found anywhere else but Abu Galum. There are also amazing diving spots especially for professionals with some diving locations that are more than 100 meters deep.