mandya

Hi, just wondered if there was anyone on here that lived in Jordan. We (my hubby and 3 kids) have been here a month now. My husband has a two year works contract here. I am not working and feel a little isolated while hubby at work. Just wondered if there was others in similar situation, if so, would love to here from you.

W10

Don't live there but I can recommend the bar/club on the third circle :-)

Riadh

Hi,

I lived there for four continuous year, and it is a very nice country try to go to British Council in Jabal Amman - mostly you will find other Brits there too. You may enjoy exploring the downtown one day and have a nice long walk - you cant be lost - by the way try to go to Hashem Rest - it is very popular in downtown near to the main post office - they serve only traditional meals there.

Mister Duck

Hi,

I don't live or work in Jordan, in fact I'm still in the UK so perhaps I'm not allowed to post to an expats forum?! Anyway, I am interested in the thread you've started as I'm considering a job offer that could take me to Amman for a couple of years, starting in a few months time.

Would love to find out more about the place and how it feels to live there - what there is to do, etc... Will watch this thread with interest and will appreciate anything that you or others can tell me

mandya

We have only lived here 5 weeks but feel its a great place with friendly welcoming people. Do you get to visit Jordan for a short break to get a feel for the place before committing to your job? I would recomend this so you have some idea of the place. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
The climate is great, glorious sunshine which is mostly bearable due to low humidty. Some great places to visit such as dead sea, petra, jerash, mount nebo, madaba.........the list goes on.
We haven't joined british embassy yet but are looking into this as we have been recommended to do so by various people. However we have visited the embassy and the facalities could be better!
Driving is very different. Be prepared to be amazed at what you see. You need nerves of steel (not tried it personally as taxi's are so cheap!). My hubby seems to have mastered the technique which not sure if thats good or bad!
Great food! Not had any bad meals here yet and there are so many restaurants to choose from. Anything from macdonalds to traditional mezes.
Loads of shopping malls, if you think blue water is big, wait till you see mecca mall.
If you have any specific questions, then let us know and we will try to help.

W10

Driving in Jordan is fine...

Have you eaten at Jabri yet? It's an Amman institution.

The other institution (at the upper end of the scale) being Blue Fig in Abdoun.

secretdubai

I highly recommend Books@Cafe for a great internet cafe/bookshop/pizza restaurant/general expat frequented hang out. Assuming it's still there.

mandya

What/where is Jabri???

Books@cafe was still there back in Feb so I assume it still will be! Will give it a go!

Thanks for all your opinions/suggestions, very much appreciated. Keep them coming in!!!

W10

Jabri is the number one cheap and cheerful place to have Mansaf (the local dish) and excellent Baclava.

It's up on the Gardens Road, near the sixth circle if my memory is correct