Hyatt Hotels Corporation officially opened Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort, Jordan’s first Hyatt Regency hotel and second Hyatt-branded property, joining Grand Hyatt Amman.

Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort is the debut hotel to open within the prestigious Ayla development on the northern shores of Aqaba, marking an important step for Hyatt as it grows its brand footprint of resort hotels in the region.

The hotel has 286 rooms and suites in addition to a myriad of retail, dining and entertainment venues and enjoy access to Jordan’s first 18-hole golf course, which is designed by Greg Norman. The hotel also features a 10,000 square meter event and meeting space. The property offers a 600 m2 pillarless ballroom, with an outdoor terrace. Six additional meeting spaces are equipped with the most up to date meeting technology, ideal for business professionals. It also brings a gym, a spa with six treatment rooms, a Turkish hammam, and pools.

“We look forward to welcoming guests to our modern spaces and versatile venues, promising one of the most memorable hospitality experiences in the region,” said Mohammad Labban, general manager of Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort. “The hotel’s well-connected location is in close proximity to key attractions, such as Petra and the Wadi Rum. With breathtaking, natural scenery, guests have the opportunity to both relax and recharge, while taking in all the dynamic waterfront activities the development has to offer.”