Zahran is a District in the
Greater Amman Municipality
Amman ( , ; , ) is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of four million as of 2021, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant reg ...
. 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
Amman
Amman ( , ; , ) is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of four million as of 2021, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant ...
'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,
Jabal Amman
Jabal Amman neighborhood is one of the seven hills that originally made up Amman, Jordan. Today, Jabal Amman is near the downtown area.
History
Along with the rest of old Amman, Jabal Amman was first settled during the Neolithic period. But unlik ...
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
Abdoun Bridge
Wadi Abdoun Bridge or the Kamal Al-Shair Bridge is a bridge in Amman, Jordan. The only cable-stayed bridge in the country, crosses the Wadi Abdoun. The building of the bridge commenced on 14 December 2002, and it was opened on 14 December 2006 a ...
.
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
Amman
Amman ( , ; , ) is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of four million as of 2021, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant ...
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
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Royal Jordanian Airlines (formerly known as Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines) is the flag carrier of Jordan with its head office in the capital, Amman. The airline operates scheduled international services over four continents from its main base at ...
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
Amman
Amman ( , ; , ) is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of four million as of 2021, Amman is Jordan's primate city and is the largest city in the Levant ...
'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
Jabal Amman
Jabal Amman neighborhood is one of the seven hills that originally made up Amman, Jordan. Today, Jabal Amman is near the downtown area.
History
Along with the rest of old Amman, Jabal Amman was first settled during the Neolithic period. But unlik ...
, 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 Jabal Amman
Jabal Amman neighborhood is one of the seven hills that originally made up Amman, Jordan. Today, Jabal Amman is near the downtown area.
History
Along with the rest of old Amman, Jabal Amman was first settled during the Neolithic period. But unlik ...
File:Souk Jara 4 Jul 2008 (2).JPG, View of Souk Jara
File:Rainbow Street 4 Jul 2008 (5).JPG, View of 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 ...
File:Cars driving past a house in Amman, Jordan (31 July 2007).jpg, Modern house in Abdoun
File:Amman at morning.jpg, Jabal Amman
Jabal Amman neighborhood is one of the seven hills that originally made up Amman, Jordan. Today, Jabal Amman is near the downtown area.
History
Along with the rest of old Amman, Jabal Amman was first settled during the Neolithic period. But unlik ...
showing Le Royal hotel and Zara Towers
References
{{Amman Governorate, amman
Districts of Amman
Populated places in Amman Governorate