Sheik Zayed Mosque.

Commanding a prominent hilltop position overlooking Aqaba and the Gulf, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque serves as a striking visual anchor for the city’s coastal skyline. Completed in 2012 by architect Rasem Badran, the complex is a modern interpretation of traditional Islamic architecture, featuring two soaring minarets and 28 domes that contrast beautifully with the surrounding desert hills. Unlike its opulent namesake in Abu Dhabi, this Jordanian counterpart emphasizes civic integration and serene symmetry, using earthy tones and geometric detailing. While it functions primarily as a place of worship and community learning, travelers are drawn to the site for its peaceful gardens, shaded walkways, and panoramic vistas of the Red Sea, making it a key architectural landmark in modern Aqaba.