Travel guide
Where to Eat
Breakfast / Brunch
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Khashoka Restaurant – Traditional Levantine breakfast with authentic flavors.
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Manarah Café – Cozy spot for morning coffee and pastries.
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Rumi Café – Modern café serving breakfast, coffee, and light bites.
Lunch / Dinner
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Levant – Authentic Levantine fine dining with a warm atmosphere.
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Salt Steakhouse – Premium steakhouse, famous for steaks and ambiance.
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Yoshi – Trendy sushi and Japanese cuisine spot.
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Entrecôte – French-style steakhouse known for its secret sauce.
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Ranchai – Elegant international flavors for a refined meal.
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Oliva – Cozy Italian restaurant with excellent pasta and pizza.
Sweets & Desserts
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Habibah Sweets – Authentic knafeh (sweet cheese pastry drenched in syrup).
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Bekdash – Arabic ice cream (Booza) with live pounding demonstrations.
Coffee & Cafés
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Nest Café – Stylish café serving coffee, pastries, and light meals.
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Sufra Café – Relaxed, garden-like ambiance for coffee or tea.
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Other spots: Manarah, Rumi, and small cafés along Rainbow Street for charming coffee experiences.
Street-Food & Local Favorites
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Mousally El Day3a – Shawarma (beef & chicken), juicy and flavorful.
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Dahberha – Traditional Mansaf, rich and authentic.
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Reem Shawarma – Classic beef shawarma, an iconic local spot.
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Hashem Restaurant – Falafel, hummus, and foul; legendary 24/7 favorite.
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Shawarma Reem Al-Bawadi – Shawarma with Middle Eastern grilled meats.
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Abu Jbara – Falafel, hummus, fresh bread; generous portions.
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Al-Quds Falafel – Falafel sandwiches, old-school grab-and-go style.
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Jubran – Jordanian & Levantine grills and mezze, authentic and modern.
What to See
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Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qal’a) – Ancient site with Temple of Hercules, Umayyad Palace, Byzantine church, and the Jordan Archaeological Museum.
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Roman Amphitheatre & Hashemite Plaza – Historic amphitheatre surrounded by gardens and cafes.
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Jordan Museum – Offers historical artifacts and context about Jordan.
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Jabal Al-Weibdeh – Creative neighborhood with galleries, murals, cafes, and Byzantine church at Darat al Funun.
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Royal Automobile Museum – Displays royal and historic vehicles.
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Royal Tank Museum – Military heritage venue with over 110 armored vehicles and tanks.
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King Hussein Mosque – Jordan’s largest mosque with marble construction and a museum.
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Sunset at the Citadel – Panoramic evening views and local cultural ambiance.
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Walk Rainbow Street – Colorful street full of cafes, shops, and lively vibes for strolling.
Where to Shop
Malls & Modern Retail
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City Mall – Jordan’s largest mall with international brands, IMAX cinema, and food court.
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Taj Mall – Upscale shopping in Abdoun, featuring luxury brands.
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Mecca Mall – Grocery, home goods, pharmacy, and fashion all under one roof.
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Galleria Mall – Over 400 outlets with dining and entertainment.
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Abdali Mall & The Boulevard
Souks & Artisan Shops
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Jordan River Foundation (JRF) – Handcrafted items supporting local communities.
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Beit Al Bawadi (BAB) – Stylish ceramics, dinnerware, and gifts in Al-Abdali.
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Silsal Ceramics – Ceramics inspired by historical traditions near 4th Circle.
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Al-Afghani Bazaar chain – Convenient for souvenirs at multiple branches.
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Souk al-Bukharia & Souk el-Sagha – Traditional markets with textiles, lanterns, and jewelry.
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Al Balad / Rainbow Street – Trendy area for souvenirs, local crafts, cafes, and walking.