Women-Friendly Travel in Amman
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Fruit and Vegetable Souk
Locate behind King Hussein Mosque in Downtown, vendors here deal in just about every fruit and vegetable imaginable. Stop here for a snack while walking around Wasit Al Balad.
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Rainbow Street
Rainbow Street was transformed in 2007 to make it a heritage attraction point. It's a great place to get a feel for the culture of modern Amman. The street is named for the old Rainbow Cinema (which is no longer open). It was repaved in cobblestone to slow traffic, making it safer for pedestrians and enhancing the atmosphere.
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Wakalat Street
Located in West Amman's trendy Sweifieh district, Wakalat Street is Jordan's first pedestrian only area. The street was closed off to cars in 2007. It was repaved and trees were planted. It's lined with retail outlets, cafes, and restaurants. Sweifieh is also a nightlife hub, and several bars and clubs are within a few blocks.
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Amman Marriott Hotel
Being close to the business district makes it ideal for business travelers, and being close to shopping areas and tourist attractions makes Amman Marriott Hotel ideal for leisure travelers also.
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Four Seasons Amman
The Four Seasons is the ultimate luxury hotel with a convenient location. The hotel offers fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, babysitting services, and business services such as computers, secretarial services, and wired or wireless internet access in meeting rooms. From: USD 355
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Grand Hyatt Amman
A 5 star luxury hotel located in the business district Jabal Amman, ideal for business travelers. Enjoy a wonderful variety of cuisines in the hotel’s fine dining restaurants.
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Kempinski Amman
A uniquely designed 5 star luxury hotel that serves as a convenient base for doing business as well as visiting tourist and leisure attractions.
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Le Meridien Amman
Le Meridien Amman is an ideal gateway to all that Jordan has to offer, since it is strategically located in the centre of the business district. It is just a short walk away from the Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre. Many of the city’s top malls and shopping areas are also within easy reach.
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Al-Waleed Hotel 3-star
With a fine location in the popular area of Swefieh, the Al Waleed Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a long list of services and facilities, including free wireless internet. The hotel is at the centre of one of the major shopping areas of the city, with many sights within easy walking distance.
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Amman West
The 4-star Amman West Hotel is located on the 4th Circle, a central yet quiet location. Guests have easy access from the hotel to all the city's sights and entertainment. Enjoy this fine position and the facilities and services offered, including an outdoor swimming pool and free wireless internet. From: USD 135
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Imperial Palace Hotel Amman
A 4-star hotel offering a great position in Amman, 30 minutes driving from Queen Alia International Airport and 10 minutes driving from the city centre.
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Sheperd Hotel
Sheperd Hotel is a cozy 3-star family hotel located in the heart of the business district of Amman, just a short walk from downtown. Shepherd Hotel offers good and personal service, and will make you feel right at home.
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The Ibis Amman
A 3-star hotel located in the heart of the business and leisure district. Enjoy free wireless internet and comfortable accommodation close to the Jordan University, shopping centres, cafes and restaurants.
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Toledo Amman Hotel
A 3-star hotel situated in the heart of Amman, only few minutes' walking from the city's major historical and biblical sites. Near the old centre and in walking distance from the new city centre, the Toledo Amman Hotel's 107 guest rooms and suites are well-equipped, classic, and comfortable. All rooms face the famous King Abdullah Mosque and several historical churches. The 7 halls and conference rooms are available for banquets, meetings, seminars and workshops. All audio/visual equipment is available upon request.
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Best Western Dove Hotel
Dove Hotel is centrally located in an elegant area of Amman, in walking distance from embassies and government offices. Wireless internet is available in the rooms and all over the hotel, and is free of charge.
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Cameo Hotel
Dove Hotel is centrally located in an elegant area of Amman, in walking distance from embassies and government offices. Wireless internet is available in the rooms and all over the hotel, and is free of charge.
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City Mall
A shopping destination for the whole family that offers a wide selection of international brands, restaurants, coffee shops, 10 screen Cineplex and a family entertainment zone. It is also host to Jordan’s largest hypermarket, Carrefour.
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Mecca Mall
Enjoy dining, shopping, and entertainment at Mecca Mall. The mall includes 490 shops, mostly women’s fashion. It also includes a large supermarket, furniture stores, 22 restaurants, 8-screen Century Cinemas,a kids play area, a skating rink, bowling alley, kart racing arena and other entertainment facilities that make it an ideal destination for the whole family. Some of the international brand name stores open in the mall include: * Adidas * Burger King * Cinabon * Damas * Esprit * KFC * Mango * McDonald’s * Max * Pizza Hut * Starbucks * Sports Town (Nike Dealer) * Splash * Timberland * United Colours of Benetton
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Wakalat Street
Walak Street is a new street with big western stores for mostly clothes, furniture and sport. If it's shopping you're after, this street has a variety of international brand names to choose from. The dominant category of retail on the street is apparel. Wakalat Street is Amman's first pedestrian-only street. It is one Amman's most vibrant and popular shopping districts.
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Rainbow Street
Along Rainbow Street, there is a great variety of shops and galleries such as Jordan River Design, Duinde Gallery, Jordan Valley Antique, Orient Antique Shop, and Balian Ceramics. Most shops in Rainbow Street are small stores that sell either antiques or clothing During the warmer months, a sidewalk flea market takes place further along Rainbow Street.
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Downtown Area (The Balad)
Major Downtown shopping streets include King Talal Street and King Faysal Street. Shops in the downtown area sell everything from traditional clothes, to locally made juice and ice cream, perfumes, olive oil soap, Dead Sea products, and spices. Bargaining in this shopping area is expected.
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Al-Afghani
Has an interesting selection of souvenirs, handicrafts, antiques, silver, and decorative items. Opposite Husseini Mosque Tel. +962 6 567 6650
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Al-Burgan Handicrafts
Handcrafted items, especially woven and embroidered 12 Tal'at Harb Street Behind Hotel InterContinental Jordan (Jebel Amman, 2nd Circle)
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Alexander the Great Gallery
Arts, antiques, jewelry, carpets Four Seasons Hotel, Shmeisani, 5th Circle Al-Kindi Street Tel. +962 6 550 5555