The Jordanian Dinar (JOD) rate is 1, 41 USD (data for April 2014). We advise you to contact the Aqaba banks for currency exchange from cards. In the city of Aqaba you can find specialized alcoholic shops, where you can also buy local drinks. The city of Aqaba is a zone of duty-free trade, meaning that purchases in Aqaba are cheaper than in other cities of the country. The city has a large number of souvenir shops, which are located on the streets of the city. For Jordanians, gestures can be offensive, expressing aggression and disrespect for the inhabitants of the country.