Things To Do
Amman Citadel
Towering above the capital city of Jordan is the Amman Citadel. This historic site comprises a 1700-meter wall that dates back to the Bronze Age, the iconic Temple of Hercules, and the Umayyad Palace. With so many significant landmarks located in one site, the Amman Citadel is arguably one of the best places to visit in Amman.
Petra
4-hour drive from Amman Petra, located in southern Jordan, is renowned for its ancient Nabataean city carved into rose-red cliffs. Known as the "Rose City," Petra's most iconic structure is Al-Khazneh, a stunning treasury building with intricate facades. The site features a vast necropolis, temples, and rock-cut architecture, showcasing the Nabataeans' engineering prowess. Accessible through the narrow Siq canyon, Petra stands as a testament to a remarkable civilization that flourished around the 6th century BCE to the 1st century CE.
Dead Sea
45-mins to 1-hour drive from Amman The Dead Sea in Jordan is a highly saline lake famous for its buoyancy-inducing salt concentration and mineral-rich mud, attracting tourists for therapeutic experiences. Faris and Sarah recommend: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea or Dead Sea Marriot Resort & Spa.
Aqaba
4-hour drive from Amman Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it's home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city. Faris and Sarah recommend taking a glass-bottom boat tour.
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
4-hour drive from Amman The Memories Aicha Luxury Camp consists of 55 tents, nestled in the heart of the Wadi Rum. Bordered by rugged mountains and the stunning Arabian desert, this camp lets you wake up in the wild outdoors without compromising an ounce of luxury. From the camp, head out for long days exploring the incredible Wadi Rum. Enjoy a jeep-tour of the red desert, sample a traditional Bedouin dinner cooked under the earth or relax beneath the clear night sky and admire hundreds of glittering stars.
Abdali Boulevard & Abdali Mall
The Abdali Boulevard is unique in that it’s family-friendly, full of dining options, and aesthetically pleasing. Friends and family members can spend all day walking from shop to shop to finally rest at one of the Boulevard’s numerous dining establishments. Faris and Sarah recommend: Jubran, Hazourah, Habib Beirut, Black Stacks, Dimitri's Coffee. For those looking to shop, Abdali Mall is conveniently located at the end Abdali Boulevard. The mall is one of the biggest in Jordan, filled with stores from around the world.
Rainbow Street
Rainbow Street in Amman is a promenade of restaurants and shops that is popular with both locals and tourists alike. From cafes to luxury restaurants, Rainbow Street has a large number of places to eat. The food here has a good reputation and it is a great place to meet fellow travelers and share stories with the locals.
Habibah Sweets حلويات حبيبة
You cannot visit Amman without trying knafeh. Walk down King Hussein Street and you'll notice a packed alleyway, opening to a dessert shop that is cooking up sweet deliciousness. Habibah Sweets is among the country's most famous pastry shops and has the best knafeh.
Levant Restaurant
Levant Restaurant is a relaxed Levantine eatery with a terrace, bringing the flavor of the Modern Armenian/Lebanese cuisine straight to the heart of Amman. They offer classical cuisine with a modern twist serving shawarma, grilled meats, hummus & small plates.
Majdoline Restaurant
Majdoline is a modern Lebanese cuisine restaurant located in the Third Circle area. It serves traditional Arabic dishes with a twist. The Lebanese kitchen is generally comprised of multiple family-style shared dishes with a variety of cold appetizers, hot appetizers, grilled selections, and desserts.
Fakhreldin Restaurant
Fakhreldin Restaurant is distinguished by its service and food and has earned critical acclaim as one of the top restaurants in Amman. The menu is carefully selected to offer a variety of the most delicious Lebanese food, developed from the Levantine cuisine. The best quality meat, chicken and seafood are used for the fantastic selection of grills, appetizers and delicious desserts. The House was built, a few meters away from the 1st circle, in one of the oldest neighborhoods of Amman during the Golden Age. Originally it was built and owned by the late H.E. Mr. Fawzi Al-Mulki one of the Prime Ministers of Jordan. The House has always been a diplomatic center for prominent figures including his Majesty the late King Hussein.
Hashem Restaurant Downtown
Nestled in the streets of crowded downtown Amman lies this gem of a restaurant. Serving food since the past fifty years, this ancient and legendary restaurant is an important part of Jordan's culinary world. In fact if you haven’t tasted their Falafels while you are there, your trip is incomplete. Hashem is like an open-air eatery with tables on the sidewalk while the food is cooked indoors. This restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike and pictures of film stars, politicians and Royalty who have had food here, adorn their walls.
Néos Sunset Rooftop
Step into the extraordinary world of Néos Sunset Rooftop, where the city bows to the setting sun. Perched in the heart of Amman with an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the cityscape and featuring an ambience adorned with lush bamboo interiors, Néos will transport you to a world of paradisiacal experiences as the sun gracefully paints the sky in vibrant hues, offering a front-row seat to nature's masterpiece—the mesmerizing sunset.
Boho Haus
In a trendy new Mecca Street neighborhood, Boho Haus has developed a simple concept: welcoming you from breakfast to late night. The bohemian atmosphere is proudly claimed here, and one takes place in an original and voluntarily loaded decoration. Antique golden frames, Indian dream-catchers, wooden boxes and spray-painted urban frescoes adorn the walls. As for the menu, the inspiration comes from an internationalist glossary, from Belgian waffles to American-style chicken wings.
Oz Restaurant
Oz is one of the most unique Akkawi Group venues, conceived from a fresh and innovative concept delivering a brand new experience to its clientele. Oz is ready to serve you brunch, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Their international menu includes new and exclusive items that are guaranteed to be unique signatures you wouldn't find anywhere else. Oz is your destination for a relaxing time with your friends and loved ones, a place where you can indulge your senses with pleasure and happiness.
Whispers
If you are no longer in the mood for Arabic food, Whispers Restaurant, a popular lunch spot, is a 90s American style diner offering a wide variety of menu options including burgers, sandwiches, fried shrimp, wings, and salads. They also have a cool baby shark's aquarium.