Aqaba after Sunset

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Aqaba

After a lively day, Aqaba’s nights offer you a different taste of the city...

Barbeque on the beach Aqaba Marine Park offers grill places, so bring the food and have the joy of preparing a meal for your family and friends.	Camp on the beach Aqaba’s warm weather allows camping for a night or more on the beach most of the year. Aqaba Marine Park offers serviced camping area for tents and trailers for a small fee. Link to Aqaba Marine Park
Dine out: International Cuisine There is a variety of quality restaurants in Aqaba, you can enjoy a different taste every meal... Overlooking the Yacht Club Marina, have a gourmet Italian meal at one of the finest Italian restaurants in town. Chinese food is a popular choice for international food lovers. For a bite on the go, several options of fast food restaurants are available.	Dine out: Seafood There is a variety of quality restaurants in Aqaba, you can enjoy a different taste every meal... Have a gourmet seafood dinner at one of Aqaba’s fine seafood restaurants. Some restaurants will give you the pleasure of selecting your fish live out of the aquarium. Link to the directory.
Grand events Aqaba regularly hosts international bands, singers, DJ’s, Opera shows, comedy shows, live music, traditional nights and many others. Don’t miss out, check the events calendar. Link to the events calendar.	Have a picnic on the sea shore This is a favorite of Aqaba locals, families take their home-cooked dinner and enjoy it to the sound of the gentle waves. Join the Aqabawi families for a sahra ala al shat (night on the beach).
Night cruise Night breeze, a freshly cooked dinner, and a beat to dance to all night long. This is a wonderful way to take in the Red Sea. Spending the night to wake up amidst the open water is a tempting option as well.	Parks and Gardens Aqaba’s parks and gardens are scattered around the city and they offer benches and play grounds for the children. Why not take a walk or have a picnic with your family and friends at one of the parks. This is also a good chance to meet the friendly local families.
Party out Aqaba bars, pubs, and night clubs often host famous DJ and live music. Dance to oriental and international beats. Walk-in or check the events calendar.	Run in the moonlight Aqaba hosts an annual moonlit marathon. This is a great opportunity to see the city, compete, and possibly win a prize. Link to the events calendar.
Sit outside and smoke Sheishah Sheishah is locally known as Argeelah. Aqaba’s numerous coffee shops and terraces offer an assortment of Argeelah flavors to suit your taste: watermelon, apple, orange, lemon, or a fruit mix. Argeelah outings are one of the local’s favorite, especially over the weekend.	Speed up in the mountains Aqaba’s mountains enclose a desert of hills and adventure, rent a buggy for 2 or 4 hours and have a moonlit adventure.
Sunset cruise Be in the front row for a captivating view of the sun leisurely disappearing behind the mountains of Sinai.	Take a Hantoor for a tour around the city A Hantoor (horse and carriage) is a pleasant way to see parts of Aqaba.
Take a stroll on the beach Sea lovers will not get enough of the sea night breeze. A walk in the peace of the night is trek for the soul.	Take an acting class Visit the Red Sea Institution for Cinematic Arts (RSICA), the “first and only accredited M.F.A in cinematic arts for the Middle East and North Africa Region”. RSICA hosts acting classes for the public on a weekly basis.