Ayla Oasis Development Company (AODC) AODC was established in June 2003 to undertake the development of Ayla. The main objective of AODC is to create a world-class destination that embraces tourism, by creating recreational and residential communities around a series of manmade lagoons in Aqaba. It aims to create a prominent resort community that is sustainable and unique, with developments that are appropriately balanced to melt into a compelling bigger picture.