Area guide · Central Amman · updated October 2026

5th Circle, Amman: area guide

الدوار الخامس · The 5th Circle is surrounded by large hotels and the Royal Jordanian headquarters, on the Um Uthaina border.

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5th Circle in brief: what it is like and what it costs

5th Circle suits business travellers and renters who want a central-west address. We found too few listings here to publish rent or price medians, so use the surrounding areas as a guide. The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.

Sources: Wikipedia: Zahran area · Wikipedia: List of roads in Amman · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.

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What is 5th Circle like to live in?

Where it is

On Zahran Street, on the southern border of Um Uthaina.

Hotels and offices

Four large five-star hotels surround it: the Sheraton, Four Seasons, Fairmont and St. Regis, and the Royal Jordanian Airlines headquarters is nearby.

Traffic

The circle was replaced by traffic lights in 2020.
Rent

How much is rent in 5th Circle?

We found only 15 apartment rentals in 5th Circle in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish medians. Rents in nearby areas give a guide: see the price reports.

Buy

How much does it cost to buy in 5th Circle?

We found only 3 apartments and 0 villas for sale in 5th Circle in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish prices. See the buying guide for city-wide prices, fees and rules.

Who it suits

Who is 5th Circle best for?

Business travellers

Hotels and offices at the doorstep.

Renters who want a central-west address

Next to Um Uthaina and Abdoun.
Things to weigh

What to know before you move to 5th Circle

Few listings in our data

We found 15 rentals and very few sales, so figures are limited.

Hotel traffic

Busy around the hotels.
Around the area

5th Circle landmarks, schools and services

Sheraton, Four Seasons, Fairmont, St. Regis

Five-star hotels around the circle

Royal Jordanian headquarters

Near the southern border of Um Uthaina
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Nearby areas and comparisons for 5th Circle

Um Uthaina

See rent, prices and the area guide for Um Uthaina.Read more →

Abdoun

See rent, prices and the area guide for Abdoun.Read more →

4th Circle

See rent, prices and the area guide for 4th Circle.Read more →

Sweifieh

See rent, prices and the area guide for Sweifieh.Read more →

Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Zahran area · Wikipedia: List of roads in Amman · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.

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5th Circle, Amman: questions answered

What is 5th Circle like to live in?

Where it is: On Zahran Street, on the southern border of Um Uthaina. Hotels and offices: Four large five-star hotels surround it: the Sheraton, Four Seasons, Fairmont and St. Regis, and the Royal Jordanian Airlines headquarters is nearby. Traffic: The circle was replaced by traffic lights in 2020. Compare neighbourhoods →

How much is rent in 5th Circle, Amman?

We found only 15 rentals in 5th Circle in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few for a median. For a guide, a two-bedroom in the main West Amman areas asks a median JD 1,000 a month, and Numbeo puts a city-wide one-bedroom at JD 174 to JD 328. Rent prices by area →

How much does it cost to buy in 5th Circle?

We found too few apartments for sale in 5th Circle (3) to publish prices. City-wide, apartments ask a median of about JD 1,000 per m², and a registration fee of up to 3% plus a 3% sale tax come on top. Buy in Amman →

Who is 5th Circle best for?

Business travellers: Hotels and offices at the doorstep. Renters who want a central-west address: Next to Um Uthaina and Abdoun. Best areas to live in Amman →

What are the downsides of living in 5th Circle?

Few listings in our data: We found 15 rentals and very few sales, so figures are limited. Hotel traffic: Busy around the hotels. Best areas to live in Amman →

Can foreigners buy property in 5th Circle?

Yes, with the Minister of Interior's approval, and not in border, archaeological or historic areas; the rules apply across Amman, not just here. Law No. 17 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette in September 2026 and in force from about October 2026, also lets non-Jordanians own or lease a private residence outside urban planning zones, up to 10 dunums, with the Finance Minister's approval. Foreign buyer rules →