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Downtown Amman is made up of a myriad of souq [2] markets and independently-owned businesses, including informal and marginalized economies. [3] As described by anthropologist Ahmad Abu Khalil: "...within the area there is a concentration of the oldest central markets for vegetables, clothes, and secondhand clothes.
Known for its variety of restaurants, shops, and residential spaces, it has grown into a significant commercial and cultural area, attracting locals and visitors alike. The street extends for approximately 5 km, [ 2 ] and it is named after Medina (Al-Madinah Al-Munawara), one of Islam's holiest cities in Saudi Arabia .
Rainbow Street is the location of numerous companies and shops, including the Wild Jordan Center. It is also home to important sites from modern Jordanian history, including the al-Mufti House, the residence of King Talal (Teta Alice's House), and the home of former military commander and Prime Minister Zaid ibn Shaker.
Sweifieh (also spelled Swéfiéh and Al Swefiéh) is an upscale neighborhood located in the western Part of the Jordanian capital Amman. It is in the Wadi as-Ser district. It is bordered by the neighborhoods Abdoun, Deir Ghbar, and Um Uthaina.
Jabal al-Luweibdeh was founded in the 1920s, shortly after Amman itself was founded in the nearby valley, eventually merging with it, becoming part of the old downtown area. [ 2 ] Paris Square ( Arabic : دوار باريس ), formerly known as Hawooz Square ( Arabic : دوار الحاووز ), [ 1 ] is the epicenter of Luweibdeh.
The Boulevard's diverse array of retail outlets, restaurants, and entertainment venues cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. From high-end fashion stores to cozy cafes serving traditional Jordanian cuisine, the strategic location of the area makes it easily accessible from various parts of the city, enhancing its appeal as a prime ...
Abdali (Arabic: العبدلي) is an area in the Greater Amman Municipality, Jordan.It is named relative to King Abdullah I who founded it during the 1940s. It covers an area of 15 square kilometres (6 sq mi) in the heart of Amman, with a population of 165,333 in 2015. [1]
In 1909 a city council was established in Amman by Circassian Ismael Babouk who became the first-ever mayor of the capital, and in 1914 Amman's first city district center was founded. [ 80 ] The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has been investing in making the city a better place, through a number of initiatives.