Abu Dhabi to Establish Gorgeous Cruise Terminal in Aqaba Jordan

Publish date: Sunday، 05 December 2021

The Abu Dhabi will have its first cruise facility outside of the United Arab Emirates in Jordan.

AD Ports Group will develop the facility at Marsa Zayed in Aqaba, Jordan, following the signing of a Heads of Terms agreement with the Aqaba Development Corporation.

The new terminal will serve as a gateway in the Port of Aqaba that will receive cruise ships passengers visiting the Red Sea, in addition to serving as a major attraction for the residents of Aqaba with a wide range of tourism, commercial, and entertainment services

.@AbuDhabiPorts has signed an agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation to establish its first cruise facility outside the UAE, at Marsa Zayed in Aqaba, Jordan. The deal highlights AD Ports Group’s ability to develop and operate port facilities locally and abroad. pic.twitter.com/Sp1dG3XcwP
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) September 19, 2021

"It will also facilitate the movement of cruise ship passengers arriving from countries across the Mediterranean Sea and Europe, who typically visit the Golden Triangle of Jordan. Stretching from the desert landscape of Wadi Rum to the sandy beaches of Aqaba and the ancient city of Petra, the Golden Triangle is considered by many to be among the top tourism destinations within Jordan. This cooperation will also promote our tourism offerings, create new jobs, and strengthen Aqaba’s status as a major regional hub” aid Hussein Alsafadi, CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation.

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Abu Dhabi to Establish Gorgeous Cruise Terminal in Aqaba Jordan

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