Souk Jara
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Great little covered market that’s open on Fridays. A lot of people, and very narrow walkway. Be prepared to walk slowly behind lots of people. Lots of local artists selling everything from paintings to books to decorative kitchenware. Prices are considerably higher than elsewhere however that being said still not unreasonable. Food section present for some snacks and fruit drinks. Getting out at night is a nightmare. Traffic is crazy and cars are at a standstill. Had to walk for 20 minutes to find a free taxi.
Michael PasoffMichael Pasoff
10
Small, but very enjoyable, street market. Jara stands for Jebel Amman Residents' Association, and the market was created to add to the Bohemian atmosphere of this rather affluent area just off Rainbow Street. There are stalls selling art works and crafts as well as the usual over-priced antiques. There's a "food court" down at the bottom end where you can buy fast foods and drinks. Very well worth a visit. Open only during the warmer months (i.e. most of the year, but closed in the very cold winter period.)
Seymour Sunshine (Michael Papworth)Seymour Sunshine (Michael Papworth)
10
As a tourist, I strongly advise you to visit. My friends and I went as a group, and it was fantastic. We bought a lot for ourselves and as gifts because they are so much cheaper than souvenir shops and are all handmade. You can also be smart and negotiate the price. Make sure you don't leave the shop until you count the cash when they pay you back, because when one of my friends got coins and I counted them for her, I told her it was 1JD and she should have 5JD more (luckily, we got it fully).
Dina DroubiDina Droubi
00
The souq is a weekly landmark in the city, you can find many handcrafts, olive oil shops, traditional food and snacks, paintings and even antiques.. I would give it only 4 because it is not that long, I have finished the souq in 30 mins while stopping on 4 different shops, I guess you can spend an hour if you are into details -and maybe in a rush hour-. The souq opens from 10 till 10 through a Friday, a rush time would be after 5 till 7 or 8 maybe..
Adnan BilbeisiAdnan Bilbeisi
20
Amazing place that showcases many local Jordanian, Palestinian, Armenian, Syrian and other artists and talents. You will see art, hand made items and natural organic produce. The ambiance is fantastic and atmosphere will put you in a great mood. Please go and support the rising generation of ambitious locals.
Captain KCaptain K
30
Cool market on Rainbow Street I visited on a Friday, I'd advise you to check what day it is open as its not every day. Loads of different stalls with vendors selling their own products and there is also a food section to the end. Picked up a cool Jordanian painting from a local artist as my souvenir.
Faris ParkFaris Park
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Nearby Attractions Of Souk Jara
The Hashemite Plaza
Amman Citadel
Grand Husseini Mosque
Roman Theater
The Jordan Museum
Roman Temple of Hercules
Roman Nymphaeum
Old Signs of Amman Museum
Darat al Funun-The Khalid Shoman Foundation
مطل جبل اللويبدة
The Hashemite Plaza
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Amman Citadel
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Grand Husseini Mosque
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Roman Theater
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Nearby Restaurants Of Souk Jara
Mijana
Hashem Restaurant Down Town
Fakhreldin Restaurant
AlQuds Restaurant
Shahrazad Restaurant
Sufra Restaurant
Wild Jordan Center
Zajal Restaurant
Books@cafe
Rakwet Arab Restaurant
Mijana
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Hashem Restaurant Down Town
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Fakhreldin Restaurant
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AlQuds Restaurant
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Souk Jara is a market in Amman, Jordan founded in 2005. The Souk is a major tourist attraction lying next to Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman, it features handicrafts, antiques, crafts, food, streetwear, art and traditional products from around the Kingdom.
attractions: The Hashemite Plaza, Amman Citadel, Grand Husseini Mosque, Roman Theater, The Jordan Museum, Roman Temple of Hercules, Roman Nymphaeum, Old Signs of Amman Museum, Darat al Funun-The Khalid Shoman Foundation, مطل جبل اللويبدة, restaurants: Mijana, Hashem Restaurant Down Town, Fakhreldin Restaurant, AlQuds Restaurant, Shahrazad Restaurant, Sufra Restaurant, Wild Jordan Center, Zajal Restaurant, Books@cafe, Rakwet Arab Restaurant
