Zahran is an area in the

Greater Amman Municipality Amman (; ar, عَمَّان, ' ; Ammonite: 𐤓𐤁𐤕 𐤏𐤌𐤍 ''Rabat ʻAmān'') is the capital and largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of 4,061,150 as of 2021, Amman i ...

. It is named after the

Zahran Palace Zahran Palace (قصر زهران) is a palace in Amman, Jordan built in 1957 and has hosted many royal events such as the wedding of the current King and Queen of Jordan This is a list of the women who have been queen consort of the Hashemite ...

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 (; ar, عَمَّان, ' ; Ammonite language, Ammonite: 𐤓𐤁𐤕 𐤏𐤌𐤍 ''Rabat ʻAmān'') is the capital and largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of 4,061,150 a ...

'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Jabal Amman Jabal Amman neighborhood is one of the seven hills that originally made up Amman, Jordan.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 unl ...

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 Orthodox Club ( ar, النادي الأرثوذكسي), also known simply as Orthodox or Orthodox Amman, is a multi-sports club based in Amman. They are mainly known for their basketball team. The team was established in 1952 to compete in the Jor ...

and

Abdoun Bridge Wadi Abdoun Bridge is a bridge in Amman, Jordan. The only cable-stayed bridge in the country, it crosses the Wadi Abdoun. The building of the bridge commenced on 14 December 2002 and it was opened on 14 December 2006 and was built by Larsen & To ...

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

Royal Jordanian Airlines Royal Jordanian Airlines ( ar, ; transliterated: ''Al-Malakiyyah al-'Urduniyyah''), formerly known as Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines, is the flag carrier airline of Jordan with its head office in the capital, Amman. The airline operates scheduled ...

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 The 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. The street runs east from the First Circle to ...

is a major tourist attraction in

, containing several scenic rooftops, pubs, bars, nightclubs, restaurants.

Souk Jara Souk Jara is a market in Amman, Jordan founded in 2005. The Souk (market) is a major tourist attraction lying next to Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman Jabal Amman neighborhood is one of the seven hills that originally made up Amman, Jordan. Today ...

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

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