"Aqaba’s only branded Lebanese kitchen — mezze and charcoal grills on the InterContinental’s Red Sea terrace, built for a big shared table."
About Burj Al Hamam
Burj Al Hamam is the Aqaba outpost of a Lebanese restaurant brand that has, by its own account, refined the art of Lebanese cuisine for more than forty years across the Levant and the Gulf. It sits inside the InterContinental Aqaba Resort on King Hussein Street, looking onto the Gulf of Aqaba, and it is the only branded Lebanese restaurant in the city — which is why it has become the default room for a serious group dinner on the Red Sea. The format is the full Lebanese mezze spread followed by charcoal grills, eaten outdoors under the palms. See the wider Aqaba dining guide.
The Kitchen
This is mezze-and-grill cooking done at hotel scale and meant to be shared across the table. The cold mezze runs to hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh, fattoush and the raw-lamb kibbeh nayeh; the hot mezze brings sambousek, arayes and warm kibbeh balls; and the grills follow in waves — shish taouk, lamb and the house Fillet Burj Al Hamam, with fresh Red Sea fish for the seafood-minded. A full mezze-and-grill table runs roughly 20 to 35 Jordanian dinars per person depending on how much grill you order, which is fair for a branded hotel kitchen. It will not out-cook the great mezze houses of Beirut, and it does not try to; the point is a reliable, generous Lebanese spread on the water. For more of the region see our best fine dining in the Middle East and the nearby Red Sea Grill at Mövenpick.
The Room
The draw is the terrace: tables set outside under the palms of the InterContinental, with the Gulf of Aqaba a few steps away and the lights of the resort behind. The indoor room is the standard polished hotel dining space — comfortable, air-conditioned and quiet — but the open-air seating is the one to book from spring through autumn. Service is attentive in the hotel style, the pace is leisurely, and the mood suits a long evening more than a quick plate. Smart-casual dress fits the setting.
Best for a Team Dinner
Burj Al Hamam suits a team dinner because it is built for exactly that: a long shared table, a mezze spread that keeps arriving, and a grill course generous enough to feed a crowd without fuss. Book the terrace, order mezze for the table and let the kitchen pace the grills. It also works to impress visiting clients on the Red Sea. See more team-dinner ideas.
Not for
Not for a quiet date or a quick bite. This is a large hotel mezze room geared to groups; solo diners and couples after intimacy will find it generous but impersonal.
Frequently Asked
Is Burj Al Hamam in Aqaba worth it?
Yes, for a group Lebanese dinner. Burj Al Hamam is the only branded Lebanese restaurant in Aqaba, set on the terrace of the InterContinental Aqaba Resort, and it delivers a reliable, generous mezze-and-grill spread on the Red Sea. It is not destination fine dining, but for a shared table on the water it is the city's safest pick. See our Aqaba dining guide for alternatives.
What food does Burj Al Hamam serve?
Classic Lebanese mezze and charcoal grills. Expect cold mezze such as hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh and raw-lamb kibbeh nayeh, hot mezze like sambousek and arayes, and grills including shish taouk, lamb and the house Fillet Burj Al Hamam, plus fresh Red Sea fish. It is meant to be ordered for the table and shared.
How much does Burj Al Hamam cost?
Mid-to-upper range for Aqaba. A full mezze-and-grill meal runs roughly 20 to 35 Jordanian dinars per person depending on how much grill you add, before drinks. It is best value as a shared group dinner, where the mezze spread stretches across the table.
Where is Burj Al Hamam located?
Inside the InterContinental Aqaba Resort on King Hussein Street, on the Gulf of Aqaba waterfront. The terrace looks onto the sea and is the seating to request in warm weather. It pairs naturally with a stay at the resort or an evening by the water; see other waterfront tables in our Aqaba guide.
Do you need to book Burj Al Hamam?
For a weekend table or a group, yes. The terrace fills on warm evenings and over holidays, so reserve ahead through the resort or OpenTable and request an outdoor table. Weeknights are easier and walk-ins are usually accommodated indoors.
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Practical Information
AddressKing Hussein Street, InterContinental Aqaba Resort, Aqaba
NeighbourhoodAqaba waterfront
CuisineLebanese
PriceAbout JOD 20–35 per person for mezze and grill
RecognitionAqaba’s only branded Lebanese restaurant
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingIndoor dining room and open-air terrace
ReservationPhone / OpenTable
