What should I know about living near TAJ Mall?
A large upscale shopping and entertainment complex in South Abdoun, west Amman, opened around 2011. It has been relaunched in recent years under a 'Retail Reloaded' repositioning. It opened in 2011. TAJ is in South Abdoun; Wikipedia lists Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh among Abdoun's neighbours. Nearby, in Abdoun, two-bedrooms rent for JD 1,085 a month and apartments ask JD 1,200 per m²; in Deir Ghbar, two-bedrooms rent for JD 1,000 a month and apartments ask JD 1,000 per m²; in Sweifieh, two-bedrooms rent for JD 1,000 a month and apartments ask JD 1,230 per m² (Hagzi asking prices, 10 October 2026).
Sources: Taj Lifestyle: Transforming the experience of modern shoppers since 2011 - Jordan News · EC Harris delivers TAJ Lifestyle Center in Jordan - press release · TAJ Lifestyle Centre - World Construction Network · TAJ Mall official site; Hagzi for prices.
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What is TAJ Mall?
- Jordan News says Taj Lifestyle opened in 2011 on Prince Hashim Bin Al-Hussein Street in Abdoun, with about 150,000 m2 of indoor and outdoor space, 190+ retailers and five storeys. source
- Jordan News describes the cinema as Jordan's largest, with 16 screens including four VIP, and gives the project cost as $170 million; it says the building was designed by RSMS Architects (New Delhi). source
- A January 2012 EC Harris press release names the developer as Al Tajamouat for Touristic Projects PLC and says the centre had opened to the public the previous month, with 190+ stores. source
- World Construction Network, reporting on the same completion (12 January 2012), gives the cost as JOD151 million (about $212 million) and about 150,000 m2. source
- The mall's current site presents it as a reinvention of the former mall ('Retail Reloaded') with zones called Town Square, Atrium and Upper Park. source
- Wikipedia's Zahran area article places TAJ Lifestyle Center and Abdoun Mall in the commercial southern part of South Abdoun. source
Getting to TAJ Mall
- Jordan News says the mall has an underground garage that some visitors find confusing, and notes traffic congestion near a narrowing street and bridge nearby. source
- A real-estate guide says South Abdoun begins where Queen Zein Al-Sharaf Street extends into Airport Street, and that Freedom Street and the Abdoun Corridor form its southern edge towards the airport. source
Neighbourhoods near TAJ Mall: rents and prices
| Neighbourhood | 2-bed rent / month | 3-bed rent / month | Apartment / m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdoun | JD 1,085 | JD 1,585 | JD 1,200 |
| Deir Ghbar | JD 1,000 | JD 1,085 | JD 1,000 |
| Sweifieh | JD 1,000 | JD 1,460 | JD 1,230 |
TAJ is in South Abdoun; Wikipedia lists Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh among Abdoun's neighbours. Median asking prices from public Hagzi listings, 10 October 2026; a dash means fewer than 8 listings. These pages describe the landmark and the neighbourhoods around it; Dawarna does not list properties yet.
Things to check
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The opening is dated 2011 by Jordan News, December 2011 by the developer's adviser and 2012 by Wikipedia's timeline.Check
Cost figures conflict: $170 million (Jordan News) against JOD151 million (World Construction Network).Check
The mall was relaunched after a COVID-era closure, so the tenant mix has likely changed since 2011.Explore the areas around TAJ Mall
Abdoun area guide
The most affluent neighbourhood in Amman: leafy residential streets, the Abdoun Circle café and restaurant scene, and some of Jordan's most expensive property.Read more →Deir Ghbar area guide
A quiet, residential neighbourhood next to Abdoun, with spacious homes and a suburban feel, and mostly larger, often furnished apartments.Read more →Sweifieh area guide
An upscale, busy western district known for shopping, nightlife and cafés, with Wakalat Street, the Galleria Mall and everything within reach.Read more →Abdoun vs Sweifieh
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Deir Ghbar vs Abdoun
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Price reports
Rent and prices for every area.Read more →Sources for this page: Taj Lifestyle: Transforming the experience of modern shoppers since 2011 - Jordan News · EC Harris delivers TAJ Lifestyle Center in Jordan - press release · TAJ Lifestyle Centre - World Construction Network · TAJ Mall official site · Zahran area - Wikipedia · Abdoun neighborhood - Wikipedia · Real Estate in Abdoun - Homes Jordan · Timeline of Amman - Wikipedia. See our methodology.
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What is TAJ Mall?
A large upscale shopping and entertainment complex in South Abdoun, west Amman, opened around 2011. It has been relaunched in recent years under a 'Retail Reloaded' repositioning. It opened in 2011. This page →
Where is TAJ Mall in Amman?
South Abdoun, Zahran district, west Amman. It is on Prince Hashim Bin Al-Hussein Street. All neighbourhoods →
Which neighbourhoods are near TAJ Mall?
TAJ is in South Abdoun; Wikipedia lists Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh among Abdoun's neighbours. See the area guides for what each is like. Abdoun guide →
How much is rent near TAJ Mall?
Nearby, in Abdoun, two-bedrooms rent for JD 1,085 a month and apartments ask JD 1,200 per m²; in Deir Ghbar, two-bedrooms rent for JD 1,000 a month and apartments ask JD 1,000 per m²; in Sweifieh, two-bedrooms rent for JD 1,000 a month and apartments ask JD 1,230 per m² (Hagzi asking prices, 10 October 2026). These are neighbourhood medians, not prices at the landmark itself, and we list no properties there yet. Rent price reports →
How do I get to TAJ Mall and is there parking?
Jordan News says the mall has an underground garage that some visitors find confusing, and notes traffic congestion near a narrowing street and bridge nearby. A real-estate guide says South Abdoun begins where Queen Zein Al-Sharaf Street extends into Airport Street, and that Freedom Street and the Abdoun Corridor form its southern edge towards the airport. This page →
Is the information on TAJ Mall up to date?
The opening is dated 2011 by Jordan News, December 2011 by the developer's adviser and 2012 by Wikipedia's timeline. Cost figures conflict: $170 million (Jordan News) against JOD151 million (World Construction Network). Check before you rely on it. How we research →
Abdoun or Sweifieh: which is better near TAJ Mall?
Sweifieh asks about 2% more per m² (JD 1,230 against JD 1,200 in Abdoun). A two-bedroom rents for about 8% more in Abdoun (JD 1,085 against JD 1,000 a month in Sweifieh). Compare them on the same bedroom count and price per m², and visit both at peak hours. Abdoun vs Sweifieh →
Can I buy or rent a property near TAJ Mall on Dawarna?
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