# Ayla Oasis

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Real estate project in Aqaba, Jordan

Waterfront residential complex and marina at Ayla Oasis

**Ayla Oasis** is a $1.4 billion real estate development project in [Aqaba](/source/Aqaba), [Jordan](/source/Jordan). The development aims to create a "luxurious waterfront community" on the shores of the [Red Sea](/source/Red_Sea). The project covers an area of approximately 17 square kilometres (6.6 sq mi) and has residential, commercial, and leisure facilities.[1][2] Ayla Oasis is centered around a marina and a golf course. The golf course was designed by [Greg Norman](/source/Greg_Norman) and opened in 2017.[3]

The development, which involved the construction of man-made seawater lagoons to create additional waterfronts,[4][5] features villas, apartments, and (as of 2018) two hotels.[6] The property, which has retail outlets, restaurants, cafes, bars, recreational facilities, leisure and entertainment amenities, also has a marina. This marina, which has berthing facilities for yachts and boats,[7] reportedly received environmental and safety awards in 2024.[8]

## History

The project concept originated in 2002 after the Jordanian government allocated land in Aqaba for investment. [Sabih al-Masri](/source/Sabih_al-Masri) established Ayla Oasis on a site that was previously barren and contained remnants of mines. Development began in 2008 under the management of Sahl Dudin and was aligned with the strategic plan of the [Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority](/source/Aqaba_Special_Economic_Zone_Authority) (ASEZA) to diversify Aqaba's economy.[4]

## Design and features

Ayla Oasis includes several residential communities, hotels and serviced apartments. The Hyatt brand operates within the development. The project also incorporates a marina, recreational areas, and cultural spaces that host exhibitions and community events.[9][*[independent source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Independent_sources)*]

Ayla Oasis incorporates a number of environmental management practices, including [artificial coral reefs](/source/Artificial_reef), coral nurseries, wildlife, artificial lagoons, corridors and native plant landscaping.[5] The "Feather Trail" is a designated bird migration stopover that has recorded over 130 species, including globally threatened birds.[10]

## Sport

The site has an 18-hole championship golf course and a 9-hole academy course designed by [Greg Norman](/source/Greg_Norman) Golf Course Design. The 18-hole course, which overlooks the Red Sea and surrounding mountains, is located within an artificial lagoon system.[11] It opened in 2016,[*[inconsistent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cleanup)*] The golf club also has golf academy facilities.[12] The course has previously hosted the Jordan Open Golf Championship.[13]

Other sports facilities include water sports, [tennis](/source/Tennis), [football](/source/Association_football), padel and [basketball](/source/Basketball) facilities. There are also cycling and walking paths in the development.[14][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Real Estate & Tourism Projects"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150928035501/http://www.adc.jo/Public/English.aspx?Lang=&Site_ID=1&Page_ID=2291&Menu_ID=27&M_ID=&M_Title=&T=1). *adc.jo*. Archived from [the original](http://www.adc.jo/Public/English.aspx?Lang=&Site_ID=1&Page_ID=2291&Menu_ID=27&M_ID=&M_Title=&T=1) on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Aqaba Development Cooperation"](https://www.adc.jo/project_details.aspx?pro_id=1046). *adc.jo*. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Ayla Oasis: Dealing with extremes"](https://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/ayla-oasis-dealing-with-extremes). *golfcoursearchitecture.net*. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-gulfnews.com_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-gulfnews.com_4-1) ["Ayla Oasis sets example for creative development in Jordan"](https://gulfnews.com/world/ayla-oasis-sets-example-for-creative-development-in-jordan-1.1653382906266). *Gulf News*. 25 May 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230802173118/https://gulfnews.com/world/ayla-oasis-sets-example-for-creative-development-in-jordan-1.1653382906266) from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Al-Sawalmih_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Al-Sawalmih_5-1) Al-Sawalmih, Ali; Alshammari, Nader; Altaleb, Haya; Al-Jawasreh, Raid; Maitah, Rawan (February 2025), "Ayla Oasis Lagoons: A Model for Ecological Sustainability and Marine Conservation in Aqaba, Jordan", *Sustainability*, **17** (3): 1279, [Bibcode](/source/Bibcode_(identifier)):[2025Sust...17.1279A](https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2025Sust...17.1279A), [doi](/source/Doi_(identifier)):[10.3390/su17031279](https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fsu17031279) – via MDPI

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Ayla receives several honours at the International Property Awards in London"](https://jordantimes.com/news/business-club/ayla-receives-several-honours-international-property-awards-london). *The Jordan Times*. 17 December 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20241212145650/https://jordantimes.com/news/business-club/ayla-receives-several-honours-international-property-awards-london) from the original on 12 December 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["The Ideal Destination in Aqaba - Ayla Marina Village Retail Experience"](https://www.ayla.com.jo/things-to-do-in-aqaba-jordan/marina-village-experience/). *ayla.com.jo*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20251008003905/https://www.ayla.com.jo/things-to-do-in-aqaba-jordan/marina-village-experience/) from the original on 8 October 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Ayla Marina Awarded for Environmental and Safety Excellence at Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards"](https://www.petra.gov.jo/Include/InnerPage.jsp?ID=56373&lang=en&name=en_news). *petra.gov.jo* (Press release). 22 January 2024. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240123070129/https://petra.gov.jo/Include/InnerPage.jsp?ID=56373&lang=en&name=en_news) from the original on 23 January 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Experience The Best of Ayla Oasis"](https://www.ayla.com.jo/). *Ayla*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210203022743/https://www.ayla.com.jo/) from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Ayla Oasis becomes hub for birdwatching, biodiversity conservation - report"](https://jordantimes.com/news/local/ayla-oasis-becomes-hub-birdwatching-biodiversity-conservation-report). *The Jordan Times*. 26 January 2025. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250725091743/https://jordantimes.com/news/local/ayla-oasis-becomes-hub-birdwatching-biodiversity-conservation-report) from the original on 25 July 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Golf"](https://www.golfasien.de/golfplaetze/golfplaetze-jordanien/ort-3394-0/). *Ayla Golf Club* (in German). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20251011065816/https://www.golfasien.de/golfplaetze/golfplaetze-jordanien/ort-3394-0/) from the original on 11 October 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["A Unique Golfing Experience in Jordan"](https://www.ayla.com.jo/golf/). *ayla.com.jo*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250906190516/https://www.ayla.com.jo/golf/) from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Jordan Open Golf Championship Boosts Aqaba Tourism"](https://petra.gov.jo/Include/InnerPage.jsp?ID=59977&lang=en&name=en_news). *petra.gov.jo* (Press release). 16 May 2024. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240517014912/https://petra.gov.jo/Include/InnerPage.jsp?ID=59977&lang=en&name=en_news) from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** الأردنية (بترا), وكالة الأنباء. ["Ayla enhances sports sector with diverse facilities"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230824220645/https://petra.gov.jo/Include/InnerPage.jsp?ID=52078&lang=en&name=en_news). *petra.gov.jo*. Archived from [the original](https://petra.gov.jo/Include/https%3A%2F%2Fpetra.gov.jo%2FInclude%2FInnerPage.jsp%3FID%3D52078%26name%3Den_news%26lang%3Dar) on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2026.

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