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( 4651234; Grand Hyatt Amman, Al-Hussein bin Ali St, Jebel Amman; 8.30pm-late
Mon-Sat)
The Grand Hyatt's disco is where Amman's glamorous set enjoy an evening
out. The music varies greatly depending on the whims of the DJ, though it's always fresh
and innovative.
Harir Lounge
( 5925205; Abdoun Circle, Jebel Amman; 1pm-1am, to 3am Sat & Sun)
A flamboy-
ant upper-floor lounge and restaurant, Harir is the place to wear your best threads, espe-
cially if you want to feel at home among local socialites.
NIGHTCLUB
Kanabayé
( 4642830; 3rd Circle, Jebel Amman)
A quiet place for a drink, the couches (
kanabayé
in Arabic) and seductive lighting give this lounge bar a sleek, sexy feel. In a bid to attract
a savvy international clientele, Kanabayé mixes it up nightly with everything from Arabic
pop to salsa ballads.
NIGHTCLUB
Sport
Football (soccer) is followed religiously by most locals. The capital's two main teams are
Wahadat (generally supported by Palestinians) and Faisaly (supported by other Jordani-
ans). The games are mostly played on Friday at the
Amman International Stadium
Offline map
Google map
, near Sports City in Shmeisani.
Shopping
Jordan has a rich craft tradition and there are several quality craft centres where you can
buy handmade items and antiques on Rainbow St and near the InterContinental Hotel.
Many of these outlets are run by women's cooperatives to benefit threatened communities
and help preserve the environment. Lots of souvenir shops selling sand bottles, head-
dresses, miniature brass coffee pots and Bedouin jewellery, are dotted around the tourist
sights of downtown. Don't assume on your travels in Jordan that if you see an item you
like, then you will find something similar in Amman - a lot of the arts and crafts are quite
localised. See
Click here
for an idea of Jordan's best buys, hints about where to buy ethic-
