FAQ

Public intoxication is prohibited by law in Jordan, you can enjoy your drink in one of the great bars or pubs of Aqaba

Aqaba is considered the safest city in Jordan if not The Middle East, there are always police patrol across the city, also having a police mini station on the main streets and heavy density tourist areas helps keep you safe. night life is considered to be safe, again it is advised not to go into shady places anywhere when you travel abroad.

For emergincies you can always call 911, and assistants usually gets to you within 5 minutes.

Aqaba is a costal tourist city, there are no rules that govern what you can and cannot wear in public, be advised that public nudity is prohibited by law.

women and men can wear casual and beach clothing in public, although it is advised that during the month of Ramadan some descrition is advised. Culturally it is frawned upon for men to be walking in the street bear chested or for ladies to be walking arounf in their bikini.

When entering a mosque also be advised that proper clothing is a must.

Although Aqaba is famous for its warm climate, the risk of getting food poioning is non-existant, as the regulators in Aqaba have a strict applications of rules in regards to food safety across the city. Again you need to apply common sense and not venture into shady food vendors.

Aqaba is famous for its fish, freshly caught fish in Aqaba is hoghly saught and recommended.

The local Aqaba dish is called Sayyadieh, it is a rice dish topped with fish. The local Aqaba sweet is called Houh, there are very few and exclusive restaurants in Aqaba that serve it.