The Red Sea Astrarium

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The Red Sea Astrarium (TRSA) was a planned integrated resort destination on the shores of the Red Sea. It would have been the first themed entertainment attraction at the coastal city of Aqaba, Jordan. It was announced in 2011, for a projected 2014 opening.[1] Construction stopped on this theme park in early 2015, and the park was never completed or opened.[2]

The key attractions were to include dining, retail, nightlife, rides, shows, museum exhibits, theme parks, water parks, interactive walk-throughs, and a 'Star Trek Experience'[3][4] based upon the new Star Trek franchise.

In 2013, a signing ceremony was held at the Jordanian-American Business Forum under the patronage of King Abdullah II of Jordan. King Abdullah had suggested Star Trek be included in The Red Sea Astrarium, being a big Star Trek fan who had an uncredited cameo (as background Starfleet crewman) on an episode of Star Trek: Voyager in 1996.[5][6]

According to Themeparx.com, construction was officially halted by March 2015 after having been started and postponed twice.[7]

The $1.5 billion (USD) resort was designed by Rubicon Group Holding (RGH).[8][9][10][11][12][13]

Planned layout

The Red Sea Astrarium was planned to occupy 184-acre (70 hectares) of land. The resort's design featured three major zones of entertainment: The Summit, The Old Waterfront, and The New Waterfront. The resort was planned to feature four luxury hotels, botanical gardens, a collection of entertainment, dining areas, 4D cinema, 16 attractions and retail stores.[citation needed]

Attractions

Planned attractions included:

  • A time travel-themed flight simulator to the Wonders of the World
  • A fountain and media nighttime show
  • A 3D dome show
  • A themed dining show featuring stage magic and illusion
  • The Star Trek Experience[14][15]
  • A 600-seat theatre intended to house major touring or in-house productions
  • VIP Cinemas

References

  1. ^ Robb, David (February 25, 2015). "Jordan-Based RGH Entertainment Vows To Stay Open Amid L.A. Layoffs". Deadline. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  2. ^ Joplin, Ty (July 10, 1999). "Dreamscapes and Drug Towns: Jordan's Aqaba Is the Future of Segregation". Albawaba. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Star Trek Star Trek Beaming Into Jordan". startrek.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  4. ^ "Aqaba to have Star Trek park - Emirates 24/7". emirates247.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  5. ^ "Star Trek Attraction To Be Part Of 2014 Red Sea Resort In Jordan". trekmovie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  6. ^ "Cover/Boldly going into Jordan". ttnworldwide.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  7. ^ "Red Sea Astrarium Jordan (Star Trek)".
  8. ^ "ヨルダンでスタートレック遊園地 国王肝いり、総工費１５億ドル超 - 47NEWS（よんななニュース）". 47news.jp. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  9. ^ "$1bn resort planned for Jordan | The National". thenational.ae. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  10. ^ "Construct Red Sea Astrarium. - Free Online Library". thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  11. ^ "Rubicon to lead development of $1bn Jordan resort | Construction News | The Construction Index". theconstructionindex.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  12. ^ "Attractions Management - Star Trek theme park planned for Jordan..." attractionsmanagement.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  13. ^ "RGH | Rubicon Group Holding". rubiconholding.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  14. ^ "Jordan's entertainment park has Star Trek theme | Design Middle East". designmena.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  15. ^ CW Staff. "Star Trek attraction for $1bn resort in Jordan | ConstructionWeekOnline.com". constructionweekonline.com. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
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