• The Astrarium will include an artificial lagoon, which will be bordered by retail, dining, and entertainment areas. Wam
    The Astrarium will include an artificial lagoon, which will be bordered by retail, dining, and entertainment areas. Wam
  • Construction of the resort is expected to start later this year, and is due for completion in 2017. Wam
    Construction of the resort is expected to start later this year, and is due for completion in 2017. Wam
  • The resort will be home to the region’s first Star Trek-themed adventure ride. Wam
    The resort will be home to the region’s first Star Trek-themed adventure ride. Wam
  • The resort will be located in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, a multi-sector development zone founded in 2001 that hosts a number of private companies and has access to the Red Sea. Wam
    The resort will be located in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, a multi-sector development zone founded in 2001 that hosts a number of private companies and has access to the Red Sea. Wam
  • Arabtec estimates that the project will add 4,000 jobs to the Jordanian economy. Wam
    Arabtec estimates that the project will add 4,000 jobs to the Jordanian economy. Wam

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In pictures: Arabtec’s Dh5.7bn Jordan resort

Julie Nicholson

January 20, 2014

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The 74-hectare Red Sea Astrarium overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba will host four hotels providing 2,000 rooms in total and is intended to become a family-friendly tourist hub.

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