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( 4632035; Hashemite Sq, downtown; 10am-midnight) About 150m west of the Ro-
man Theatre, this place has good views over the city (though not of the theatre itself). You
can sit on the roof in summer.
Tche Tche Café
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( 5932020; Abdoun Circle, Jebel Amman; snacks JD1-3; 10am-11pm) You'll have
to arrive early to get a seat in this bright and buzzing cafe, one of a chain that stretches
across the Middle East. Far from a traditional coffeehouse, it's a hit with Jordanian wo-
men who come to smoke nargileh and enjoy the Arabic pop.
CAFE
Wild Jordan Café
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( 4633542; Othman Bin Affan St; 11am-midnight; mains JD7-12; ) Don't forget
the Wild Jordan Café, which has the best organic teas, coffees and light bites in the capit-
al.
CAFE
HIS EXCELLENCY NAYEF HMEIDI AL-FAYEZ:
MINISTER OF TOURISM & ANTIQUITIES
His Excellency, the Minister of Tourism & Antiquities, is proud of his country and its heritage. Though quick to
identify his own Bedouin and tribal ancestry, which he describes as lying at the root of Jordanian culture, he also
emphasises Jordan's modern role on the international stage. In the following interview, HE Nayef Al-Fayez identi-
fies the key elements that make Jordan a special and unique destination for the visitor, and describes the balance
between heritage and progress that must be maintained to safeguard the country's future.
With so much heritage, how do you persuade tourists that Jordan is not all about ruins? Jordan is a very mod-
ern country, as you can see from Amman, but there is always a link between past and present. That link is the
people. In fact, the people are the most wonderful part of our country. Jordanian hospitality is legendary and I read
many stories on the internet about visitors who have rediscovered their confidence in people after their interactions
with the local communities here. Tourism is a bridge between cultures and we welcome visitors as 'guests of God'.
With limited public transport to key destinations, and with high entry fees to national parks and Petra, is it
fair to say that Jordan is actively targeting the wealthier tourist? Jordan is open for everyone. We are a small
country and we depend a lot on tourism - it is a major pillar of our economy and given the treasures we have, it has
the potential to be the number one pillar. We do have plans for scheduled tourist transportation, and we already op-
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