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An intoxicating blend of the old and the new
Top Tables
Blue Fig
A stunning meeting place for Amman’s beautiful people, with a hip ambience, great music and some really tasty food. Prince Hashem Street, Abdoun, +962 6 592 8800
E.V.O.O.
Despite its dreadful name (it stands for ‘extra virgin olive oil’), E.V.O.O. has no problem filling tables thanks to its authentic Italian cuisine. After starting with bread and the eponymous oil, do things the Italian way and eat a four-course meal. The steaks are particularly impressive. Sheraton Amman Al-Nabil Hotel & Towers, 5th Circle, +962 6 593 4111
Indu
Authentic Indian cuisine in a sophisticated 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
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, jewellery and carpets. 2nd Circle, + 962 6 464 4555
Hamleys
The first Middle Eastern branch of London’s most famous toy store opened earlier this summer on Amman’s Mecca Street. You’ll be hard pushed to find a better selection of toys and games anywhere else in the region. Mecca Street, +962 6 551 5020
At Your Leisure
Jebal Al-Weibdeh
On Jebal Al-Weibdeh’s hilly streets, you’ll find cutting-edge galleries – Makan, Dar Al-Anda and Darat Al-Funun – as well as the National Gallery of Fine Arts.
Madaba
Half an hour from Amman, Madaba is renowned for its Byzantine mosaics, several of which can be found in St George’s Church. The mosaic maps from the 6th century are an absolute must-see.
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