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Aqaba (العقبة al-ʿAqabah) is Jordan's only port city, located on the Gulf of Aqaba in the extreme south of the country.
Aqaba is Jordan's window on the Red Sea. Historically the same city as Eilat on the Israeli side of the border, plans for a shared international airport and other forms of cooperation have cooled down in the past few years during a period of political tension. Aqaba has seen a lot of development in the last few years. This has improved infrastructure and facilities. Be prepared for road maps to be incorrect/out of date.
Aqaba (العقبة al-ʿAqabah) is Jordan's only port city, located on the Gulf of Aqaba in the extreme south of the country.
Aqaba is Jordan's window on the Red Sea. Historically the same city as Eilat on the Israeli side of the border, plans for a shared international airport and other forms of cooperation have cooled down in the past few years during a period of political tension. Aqaba has seen a lot of development in the last few years. This has improved infrastructure and facilities. Be prepared for road maps to be incorrect/out of date.
Taxis are easily available in the city.
While taxis are yellow all around Jordan, early 2008 Aqaba taxis have been painted green and blue: the logo colors of Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ).
When negotiating the price of a taxi, make sure to determine whether the final cost is the total or "per-person" price, as you may otherwise receive a surprise at the end of the ride.
Local minibuses connect residential areas with downtown. Passengers can get on and off at any point of the route. The central bus station is located in front of the Police station in King Talal street, less than 10 min walk from the city center (Ayla square, Al-Hussein Bin Ali Mosque).
Buses stop at the roofed benches at King Hussein Street, near the big flag pole and near the traffic light. Central bus station workers typically point travelers to the flag pole stop.
Except the sea and diving, Aqaba doesn't have a lot of things to offer. The following could be of interest but could easily be done in one day. The Fort and the museum are right next to each other.
To get money, there are many ATM on Al-Hammamat Al-Tunisyaa street in the city center.
In the center of the city, one can find very good hummus, Falafel and Shwarma (lamb meat in pita bread) places in many local restaurants.
You can ask for fresh fruit juices in most restaurants, and they are a treat! Many also serve the lemon juice with fresh mint in it, and it is very delicious.
Alcohol is available from many liquor stores around Aqaba. Several are near My Hotel.
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January 26, 2021
Asia/Amman
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