Where ideas become industries
The Yamaniyeh Creative & Innovation District is being developed as a home for the creative economy and the technology sector, a place where startups, studios, ICT firms, and creative talent can cluster, collaborate, and grow. It is central to Aqaba's ambition to diversify beyond ports and tourism into the high-value, future-facing industries of the knowledge economy.
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How will this project benefit the local economy?
By establishing a new lifestyle and business destination, the district is projected to create over 1,500 direct employment opportunities while attracting global technology, academic, and tourism investments to Aqaba.
What key components are included in the master plan?
The project integrates a tech and gaming business park, a tech-focused academic park, an esports/gaming arena, 3 hotels, residential hotel apartments, retail stores, and entertainment zones set alongside a public beach.
Where is the project located?
The district sits on a 140,000 m² coastal plot featuring a 9–10% natural elevation, offering panoramic views of the Red Sea and prime positioning within Aqaba’s primary shoreline development corridor.
What is the Yamaniyeh Creative & Innovation District?
It is a master-planned, beach-adjacent urban core designed to merge technology, gaming, commerce, tourism, and modern living into a single vibrant hub along Aqaba's shoreline.