Aqaba is Jordan's only port city and its window to the Red Sea — the southernmost city in Jordan, sitting at the northern tip of the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba, with the Hisma desert behind it and the extraordinary coral reefs of the Aqaba Marine Park in the water before it. The luxury resort hotels of the South Beach area and the diving culture that the Red Sea's world-class reef systems produce give Aqaba a specific character that combines the Jordanian cultural heritage with a Red Sea diving and resort context.

The Red Sea diving and water culture. The Aqaba Marine Park — one of the finest reef systems in the Red Sea, with some of the most accessible shore diving in the world. Natural swim shorts and a white PP linen shirt for the beach and the shore entry, leather sandals. The water-capable combination for the diving and snorkelling context.

For the South Beach resort hotels. The Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, the Movenpick Resort, the Marina Plaza — the luxury resort hotels of the South Beach area. White PP linen for the beach and pool; a PP linen shirt in a composed colourway with linen trousers for the resort evening.

The Wadi Rum connection. Aqaba is the most practical base for visiting Wadi Rum — the extraordinary desert landscape two hours north that has become Jordan's most iconic natural destination. For the Wadi Rum visit: a PP linen shirt in a warm earth tone or natural with linen trousers and leather shoes. The desert context rewards the natural palette above all others; the linen provides breathability in the desert heat.

For the city and the archaeological sites. Aqaba's Mamluk fort, the ASEZA waterfront, the evening corniche — a PP linen shirt in white or a warm natural with linen trousers and leather shoes. The public context in Jordan rewards covered and composed dress.

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