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Shopping in Amman

Key areas: 

Amman is great for buying gold and jewellery which is sold by weight. Visit the Gold Souk just off King Faisla Street. For specialist items like dried fruits, jewellery and hand-woven bags produced by rural craftswomen, head to Wild Jordan, Othman bin Affan Street, which is just off Rainbow Street below the First Circle (open 1000 until late). Other shops and galleries in the area are Balian Ceramics and the Orient Antique Shop, both located on Rainbow Street. Jordan Design and Trade Centre, opposite the Amman Orchid Hotel in Shmeisani, stocks hand woven rugs and other items made by the women at the Bani Hamida project (open 1000-1800).

Markets: 

The streets of downtown are full of little shops selling everyday items, some of which make excellent souvenirs. King Talal Street is the best place to start. Look for items like the traditional Turkish coffee services, Arab robes and the red-and-white-chequered headdress or keffiyeh.

Shopping centres: 

There are shopping malls like the Mecca Mall, on Mecca Street, the Airport Mall, south of the Seventh Circle on Airport Road, and Zara Shopping Centre, located behind the Grand Hyatt Amman.

Opening hours: 

Shopping hours in Amman are flexible but generally 0930-1330 and 1530-1800. Please note that earlier closings apply during the month of Ramadan.

Tax information: 

Most shops in tourist areas and established shopping malls offer sales tax refunds, valued at 16%, for non-Jordanian tourists. Be sure to get a Premier Tax Free slip to claim your money back at the airport.

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