Eat and Drink

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Aqaba

Famous for its seafood, Aqaba is also rich in local and international flavors...

Drink tea with Habaq (Wild Basil) If you ask about this, people will be surprised you knew about it. Until recently, tea with Habaq was exclusive to the native Aqabawi who relished the Habaq flavor for several generations. Habaq’s taste is a fusion of mint and basil with a refreshing and distinctive smell. This is a unique taste of Aqaba that you don’t want to miss.	Arabian pastries breakfast Make sure you have Arabian pastries for breakfast one day. Arabian pastries are most delicious when fresh and with a cup of tea.
Arabian sweets Every cultural experience has its sweet side and Arabian sweets are both diverse and fulfilling. Tantalize your taste buds; try the Kunafah Nabulsayah, Baqlwah, Warbat, Hareeseh, Muhalabeyeh, and many others. So if you are walking around town, stop by the sweets shop and have a bite of everything. Arabian sweets make for gourmet gifts, so make sure you carry some back home.	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.
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.
Dine out: Try the Local Syadeyeh There is a variety of quality restaurants in Aqaba, you can enjoy a different taste every meal... Try the local Syadeyeh: Rice cooked with fish and vegetables flavored with Arabic spices and served with salads and appetizers. Sayadeh is a popular dish amongst coastal Arab peoples. Numerous restaurants specialize in Aqabawi and oriental cuisine. Try a different flavor every day. Link to the directory.	Drink Arabic coffee Arabic coffee is locally known as Turkish coffee. If you have not tried it before, this is definitely an aromatic way to begin your morning.
Morning means fresh Go shopping at the vegetable market downtown. Buy fruits, vegetables, and freshly picked Rocca, mint, and wild basil (Habaq). Meet locals and chat with friendly shopkeepers.	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.
Nuts! No one leaves Aqaba without a bag of Nuts. Nut shops are landmarks of the downtown market and prices are reasonable too.	Start your day with a hearty breakfast Walk to the old town (Al Balad Al Qadeemah) and have breakfast at the oldest hummus and falafel place in Aqaba: Al Haj Khader Restaurantor other restaurants in the area. If you go on a Friday or Saturday morning, you will be joined by Aqabawi families enjoying a weekend breakfast.