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FUN & ADVENTURE
Amman is a good to base for action-packed activities in the surrounding area. The Jordan Valley is just a short drive away and easily accessible for day excursions for walking, hiking, riding, sports and much more.
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One of Amman's riding centres.
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Within Amman there is plenty of fun to be found including waterparks with lots of thrilling rides to keep the children entertained. There is a wide range of Health Clubs and Fitness Centres as well as facilities for paintballing and other action-packed sports.
Horse riding is a very popular activity and Amman’s riding centres offer excellent facilities:
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| Princess Alia Centre for Riding |
Hussein Sports Club |
5675739 |
| Arabian Horse Club |
Airport Highway |
4291386 |
| Country Riding Club |
Jelad |
05 3514008 |
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Those interested in getting off the ground, in any of Jordan’s main resorts, should contact the Royal Aero Sports Club of Jordan, a highly professional organization that provides a range of flying activities including skydiving, micro-light flying, hot air ballooning & parachuting, as well as single engine flight training.
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Amman's climate is ideal for golfers.
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Amman has an excellent 9-hole 'brown' golf course, located just 14 kilometres outside the city, which provides caddie service, a pro-shop and professional coaching.
Telephone: + 962 79 5520334
Fax: + 962 6 4624660
Working Days: All Week
Opening Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Amman's 'Waves Waterpark' is a great place to chill out and have some fun - especially for children who are bored of shopping and visiting the sites. The park is large, ecologically-friendly and has plenty of shady areas. The lower level has wave pools, river rides and slides as well as fast food outlets for the kids. The upper level has a quieter pool and restaurant area.
The King Hussein National Park is located on the western outskirts of the city and is a great place to while away a few hours. Within the Park is The Cultural Village, which highlights Jordan’s heritage through its handicrafts and culture. The Centre includes studios for Arabic calligraphy, stone inscriptions, natural dyes and various other traditional crafts. The Park, which overlooks Amman, has outstanding themed gardens and an auditorium where various events and festivals regularly take place. It also has a large sports training facility, as well as a children’s playground, a children’s museum, medical clinic and restaurant.
Nightlife in Amman
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Like any bustling, cosmopolitan city, Amman comes alive when the sun goes down.
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There’s plenty to do in Amman after dark. Nightclubs throb to the beat of modern music, attracting the young fashionable crowds while the more traditional establishments offer Arabic music and dance. Many international restaurants also provide live entertainment.
Amman has many cinemas which screen all the latest movie productions. There are also theatres and concert halls which have regular performances of stage shows, music concerts and ballets on their agenda.
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Wadi as-Seer, about 12 kilometres west of the city, and one of the most beautiful valleys in Jordan. The best time to go is spring, when the valley is green and carpeted with wild flowers. The road winds down the valley to the river, passing through several small villages before reaching Iraq al-Emir (the caves of the prince). The road ends at Qasr al-Abd (the Palace of the Slave).
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Kan Zaman, on a hilltop about 12 kilometres south of the city. A renovated complex of stables, storehouses and residential complex, which has become a major tourist attraction. Kan Zaman, which means ‘once upon a time’ combines a turn-of-the-century atmosphere with some of the best food and crafts of Jordan. The paved courtyard is lined with shops selling handicrafts, jewellery and spices. Visitors can smoke a hubble-bubble at the coffee shop or enjoy excellent Arabic food at the traditional restaurant. Some unusual entertainment is also on the menu.
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