Zahran is a District in the

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. It is named after the

Zahran Palace Zahran Palace () is a palace in Amman, Jordan, built in 1957. It has hosted many royal events, such as the wedding of the current Abdullah II of Jordan, King and Queen Rania of Jordan, Queen of Jordan in 1993. In addition, celebrations of then Ha ...

which stands amidst Zahran street. It consists of 5 neighborhoods of which most parts are residential, however, some parts of the district contain

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's best hotels, hospitals and towers. The district is also home to several governmental buildings, embassies, cultural centers and schools. Zahran area stretches from 1st circle to between 5th and 6th circles, and from North Abdoun to South Abdoun.

Neighborhoods

Zahran consists of 5 neighborhoods; North Abdoun, South Abdoun, East Umm Uthaina,

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and Al-Radwan.

North Abdoun

Is a neighborhood that is entirely residential with the exception of the area surrounding the Abdoun circle which contains several embassies, restaurants, banks, companies, Orthodox Club and

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South Abdoun

South Abdoun is a mostly residential neighborhood. The southernmost part is home to a vibrant commercial district including Taj Mall, Abdoun Mall, several rooftop restaurants, gyms, pubs, bars and nightclubs. The area recently became more crowded after the inauguration of Abdoun corridor which now connects south

with the airport road.

East Umm Uthaina

Is a neighborhood that is mostly residential, Shatt Al-Arab street cutting the neighborhood has tens of jewelry shops surrounding the street which made the street being known locally as Share' Al-Dahab (Street of Gold). The south borders of Umm Uthaina contains

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headquarters and has four large 5-star hotels surrounding the 5th circle; Sheraton, Fourseasons, Fairmont and St. Regis.

Al-Radwan

Is a neighborhood that is mostly residential, but surrounding the Zahran street lie several embassies and ministries including the Prime Ministry which is located at the 4th circle.

Jabal Amman

Is a neighborhood that contains the famous Le Royal which is considered one of

's landmarks, lying at the 3rd circle. Further,

Rainbow Street Rainbow Street (Arabic: شارع الرينبو), originally named Abu Bakr al Siddiq street, is a public space in the historic area of Jabal Amman, near the center of downtown Amman, Jordan. Geography The street runs east from the First C ...

is a major tourist attraction in

, containing several scenic rooftops, pubs, bars, nightclubs, restaurants. Souk Jara near Rainbow street is a summer market that is hosted every Friday which features locally made streetware, handicrafts, antiquities and food. Along with musical concerts and other cultural activities.

Gallery

File:Jabel Amman.jpg, View of

File:Souk Jara 4 Jul 2008 (2).JPG, View of Souk Jara File:Rainbow Street 4 Jul 2008 (5).JPG, View of

File:Cars driving past a house in Amman, Jordan (31 July 2007).jpg, Modern house in Abdoun File:Amman at morning.jpg,

showing Le Royal hotel and Zara Towers

References

{{Amman Governorate, amman Districts of Amman Populated places in Amman Governorate