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It begins in Umm Uthaina area, one of Amman's business districts, and continues towards the University of Jordan district in the western part of the city. The street serves as a link between several key areas such as Sweifieh, Al Rawabi, Tla' Al Ali , and Al Rabieh, and connects with other major roads like Queen Rania Street and Mecca Street .
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.
City Mall is a shopping mall located in Amman, Jordan, owned by the Al-Khayr Real Estate Investment Company. It opened in 2006. The mall extends over an area of 160,000 m 2 (1,700,000 sq ft), of which 55,000 m 2 (590,000 sq ft) are leasable. [1] [2] [3] It is known as one of the most famous hangout spots in Jordan.
Amman, and Jordan in general, is the Middle East's hub for medical tourism. Jordan receives the most medical tourists in the region and the fifth highest in the world. Amman receives 250,000 foreign patients a year and over $1 billion annually. [89]
The Boulevard is a $300 million mixed-use development that is located in Abdali Project in Amman, Jordan. It consists of a pedestrian strip surrounded by twelve 6 floored buildings. Inaugurated in 2014 by King Abdullah II accompanied by Queen Rania. [1] [2]
Jabal Amman is renowned for its historic buildings and distinctive early 20th century architecture. When politicians and entrepreneurs moved into the neighborhood during the same time, they began to build houses, many of the houses featuring a single story and a large front porch running the entire front exposure of the building. [2]
1972: Saint Honore Cake Shop Limited was established with the first shop set up in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. [1] 1991: It was acquired by Hong Kong Catering Management Limited [4] (formerly Yaohan International Caterers) [5] 1992: It opened its first outlet in Macau. 1993: It established an automated bakery production line in Kowloon Bay.
Ybarra was born on the west side of San Antonio, Texas, one of nine children. [2] Her father was a truck driver. [1] As a child, she played piano and accordion, later recounting: "I started by listening to the radio, and I learnt by ear, copying what I heard. But I didn't want to copy anyone, I wanted my own style."