Let’s face it, Amman is a tad bit on the expensive side, especially when it comes to alcohol. But need not worry, there are plenty of bars, pubs, and lounges across the city that have happy hours every day of the week, 365 days a year. Below you’ll find the best places in the city … More The Ultimate List of Amman Bars & Pubs with Year-round Happy Hours
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia on Thursday, June 14, with match 1 – Russia vs. Saudi Arabia. Semi-final games will be played on July 10 and 11, and the final will be on Sunday, July 15. If you’re a soccer (err, football) fanatic or just like the lively ambiance of watching … More 5 Reasons Why You Should Watch the 2018 World Cup at MIST Restaurant & Pub
The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature has established 10 (and counting) nature reserves throughout Jordan to protect the precious flora and fauna that makes the country so beautiful. These nature reserves are great for a weekend getaway from Amman or a longer trip if you have a bit more time to fully explore … More Guide to Jordan’s Nature Reserves, How to Get There & Where to Stay
On the 21st floor of the iconic Regency Palace Hotel, you will find U Roof Lounge, a rooftop bar boasting some of the best views of Amman, hands down. In addition to the views,ย they have a very chic set-up with loungers by night and a sun bed by day, where one can soak up the … More 10 Awesome, Colorful Views of Amman from The U Roof Lounge
Months back I moved from Jordan to India and I thought all of my hope was lost to learn Jordanian colloquial Arabic (amiyeh). I know first hand that the only way to truly become fluent in a language is to use it in your day to day and obviously in India, I wasn’t going to … More Learn Jordanian Arabic Online with Native Speakers – Shurfah.com
If you have a dog, cat or other animal and need to transport them from one place to another and don’t have a car, then things can get a bit tricky. Most cab drivers in Amman, whether it be a yellow taxi, Uber or Careem, will turn you down if you even mention bringing Sparky … More Pet Taxi Companies in Amman
Every country, culture, and region has its colloquial expressions that you can’t get away from using and hearing all day long. Jordan and the Levant region are definitely not an exception. The following 15 expressions are brought to you by the team at Shababeek Language Center, located near 8th Circle. Shababeek specializes in teaching the … More 15 Expressions You Will Definitely Use if You Live in Jordan
Whether you’re a local or an expat searching for a job in Jordan, then there are some websites that will make your job hunt easier. From marketing, finance, NGO jobs, engineering, IT, etc. etc., the following are the top job boards used in Jordan. Akhtaboot Akhtaboot is an online career network, serving the MENA Region. … More How to Find a Job in Jordan
I can’t say Iย have personally started a business in Jordan, but I have met many locals who say it isn’t easy. I wanted to dig a bit deeper about how to start a business as a Jordanian in the hopes to guide a few in the right direction to adding to the start-up scene in … More Tips for Starting a Business in Jordan (as a Jordanian)
I tend to write a lot about the sweetest side of Amman, that is, the cakes, dessert shoppes, and even halva, or as I like to call it “over the counter heroin”. However much I promote finding ways to satisfy sugar cravings, the truth is I am also a big fan of staying healthy. Since … More Healthy Homemade Sweets & Snacks for Delivery and Pick-up in Amman
