Guidebook for Aqaba

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Guidebook for Aqaba

Food Scene

Rovers Return
King Hussein Street
Rooftop, nice view
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Aqaba
Rooftop, nice view
Fast food, breakfast, lunch, or dinner
McDonald's‎
Fast food, breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Local falafel, hummus, chicken shwarma. Inexpensive.
Al Mohandes Cafeteria
At Tabari
Local falafel, hummus, chicken shwarma. Inexpensive.
Good service
Buffalo Wings & Rings - Aqaba
King Hussein Street
Good service
A favorite with the locals and expats.
Alibaba Restaurant
A favorite with the locals and expats.
Burger King
Popeyes Aqaba
Pizza and ice cream
Pizzeria del corso
As Saadeh
Pizza and ice cream

Sightseeing

From here arrangements can be made for camel rides, horse riding, four wheeling (ATV). 3 or 4 hour jeep tours of Wadi Rum. Hot air balloon rides.
Beit Ali Lodge Camp
Wadi Rum Road
From here arrangements can be made for camel rides, horse riding, four wheeling (ATV). 3 or 4 hour jeep tours of Wadi Rum. Hot air balloon rides.
Because it is one of the seven wonders of the world.
26 locals recommend
Petra
26 locals recommend
Because it is one of the seven wonders of the world.
For history and culture.
7 locals recommend
Aqaba Castle
7 locals recommend
For history and culture.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful nature reserve with wildlife and hiking trails.
Dana Reserve
Beautiful nature reserve with wildlife and hiking trails.
You can float in the Dead Sea, as well as 2 fresh water pools. Showers, changing rooms are available onsite. Lunch buffet is served at an extra cost
Amman Beach - Dead Sea
You can float in the Dead Sea, as well as 2 fresh water pools. Showers, changing rooms are available onsite. Lunch buffet is served at an extra cost
Aqaba's Marine Park boasts some of the best coral reefs in the world. Plus you can dive to the sunken ship, cargo plane, or tank right off the coast of Aqaba.
Ahlan Aqaba Scuba Diving Center
Aqaba's Marine Park boasts some of the best coral reefs in the world. Plus you can dive to the sunken ship, cargo plane, or tank right off the coast of Aqaba.

Entertainment & Activities

18 hole Greg Norman designed professional golf course. Cluhouse and golf pro onsite.
Ayla Golf Club
Sandal St
18 hole Greg Norman designed professional golf course. Cluhouse and golf pro onsite.
Thursday morning coffee time in the Aqua lounge inside the Kempinski hotel on the Red Sea. Locals and Expats meet every Thursday from 10 - 11:30 to meet new people and socialize.
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
King Hussein Street
Thursday morning coffee time in the Aqua lounge inside the Kempinski hotel on the Red Sea. Locals and Expats meet every Thursday from 10 - 11:30 to meet new people and socialize.

Shopping

Local crafts from jewelry to hand made soaps, and other fascinating items.
Souk by the Sea
Local crafts from jewelry to hand made soaps, and other fascinating items.