Bon Appetit

Blue Fig
Architecturally stunning meeting point for Amman’s beautiful people, with a hip, laidback ambience, great music and tasty food. Prince Hashem Street, Abdoun, +962 6 592 8800, www.bluefig.com

Indu
Authentic Indian cuisine in a sophisticated, modern setting that oozes style. Take your pick from tandoori meat dishes to outstanding Keralan vegetarian specialities. InterContinental Hotel, 3rd Circle, +962 6 464 1361, www.interconti.com

Tannoureen
A classy spot for formal power-dining in the heart of west Amman, with a huge choice of Lebanese mezze and grills served impeccably amid an elegant, tasteful atmosphere. Shatt Al-Arab Street, Umm Uthaina, +962 6 551 5987

Suitcase Fillers

Al-Aydi
Al-Aydi is king of Amman’s craft centres, with a huge variety of pieces, from mother-of-pearl to hand-blown glassware, carved olive wood, beautiful embroidered dresses, jackets, jewellery and carpets. 2nd Circle, +962 6 464 4555

At Your Leisure

Jabal Al-Weibdeh
On Jabal Al-Weibdeh’s hilly streets, you’ll find cutting-edge independent galleries – Makan, Dar Al-Anda and Darat Al-Funun – as well as the National Gallery of Fine Arts.