Great Arab Revolt Plaza
G2C2+J53 Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate, 77110, Jordan
Striking location,
packed with historical significance
Located overlooking the Red Sea – and featuring the world’s ninth-tallest free-standing flagpole (standing at an astonishing 130 metres) – the Great Arab Revolt Plaza is an unmissable focal point for Aqaba’s residents.
The striking plaza marks the location of where the Arab Revolt of 1916 against the Ottoman Empire started – in which young British army captain Thomas Edward Lawrence, which history would name ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, played a part.
More than a century later, the plaza commemorates the spot where the first shots of the revolt were fired in more peaceful fashion… by playing host to shops, restaurants, and a dedicated outdoor and indoor event space.
Aqaba’s leading hotels are conveniently located within a sub-9-minute car ride (the majority of them within 5 minutes) – our handy Hotel Finder can be activated via the button below.
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Travel option for PG Connects Aqaba
As a Red Sea-side resort, Aqaba has a number of travel links with the rest of Jordan. Specifically for attending PGC Aqaba, however, some additional options (such as a dedicated Amman–Aqaba return bus service) are being made available.
You’ll find details on these, as well as alternatives such a flight information, on our dedicated TRAVEL INFO page.