Area guide · West Amman · updated October 2026

Tla'a Al-Ali, Amman: area guide

تلاع العلي · A busy north-west district on Gardens Street, close to Khalda and the University of Jordan side, with a mix of apartments and villas and several schools.

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Tla'a Al-Ali in brief: what it is like and what it costs

Tla'a Al-Ali suits families, budget-conscious expats and academics and students. 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: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Expat guide: Tla'a Al-Ali / Khalda · Wikipedia: Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.

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West Amman · Tla'a Al-Ali district

What is Tla'a Al-Ali like to live in?

Where it is

A district in north-west Amman. Gardens Street runs from the Shmeisani commercial district through Tla'a Al-Ali towards Khalda, and the Al-Waha Roundabout connects Gardens and Tla'a Al-Ali.

Housing

An expat guide describes an established area of apartments and villas that suits university academics, mid-career professionals, Jordanian families and budget-conscious expats.

Schools

Several schools are listed in or near the district, including Jordanian International Schools, Arab Model Schools, Alliance Academy Jordan and Asamiah International School.

Traffic

Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street, one of Amman's main roads, often has heavy traffic at peak times.

Rent guide

The same guide puts one-bedroom rents at about JD 200 to 400 a month; treat that as a rough figure from one non-official source.
Rent

How much is rent in Tla'a Al-Ali?

We found only 1 apartment rentals in Tla'a Al-Ali 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 Tla'a Al-Ali?

We found only 5 apartments and 0 villas for sale in Tla'a Al-Ali 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 Tla'a Al-Ali best for?

Families

Several schools and an established residential feel.

Budget-conscious expats

An expat guide rates it as affordable for the west.

Academics and students

Near the University of Jordan side of town.
Things to weigh

What to know before you move to Tla'a Al-Ali

Little data for buying

We found too few listings in Tla'a Al-Ali to publish rent or price medians.

Traffic

Gardens Street and Madina Street are busy at peak hours.

Hilly terrain

Affects walking and parking.
Around the area

Tla'a Al-Ali landmarks, schools and services

Gardens Street

The road running from Shmeisani to Khalda

Al-Waha Roundabout

Connects Gardens and Tla'a Al-Ali

Madina Al-Munawara Street

Main road, often congested

Schools in or near Tla'a Al-Ali

Jordanian International Schools

Established 1992 on Usamah Bin Munqeth Street; offers SAT, IGCSE and A-level; listed fees about JD 2,405 to 5,865 for 2025/26

Arab Model Schools

Jordanian and international curriculum tracks, in the Tla'a Al-Ali district

Alliance Academy Jordan

Co-educational international school, kindergarten to Grade 12

Asamiah International School

English-medium school at a Tla'a Al-Ali / Khalda address
Compare

Nearby areas and comparisons for Tla'a Al-Ali

Khalda

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

Shmeisani

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

Um Uthaina

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

Al Rabieh

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

Khalda vs Tla'a Al-Ali

Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →

Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Expat guide: Tla'a Al-Ali / Khalda · Wikipedia: Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.

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Tla'a Al-Ali, Amman: questions answered

What is Tla'a Al-Ali like to live in?

Where it is: A district in north-west Amman. Gardens Street runs from the Shmeisani commercial district through Tla'a Al-Ali towards Khalda, and the Al-Waha Roundabout connects Gardens and Tla'a Al-Ali. Housing: An expat guide describes an established area of apartments and villas that suits university academics, mid-career professionals, Jordanian families and budget-conscious expats. Schools: Several schools are listed in or near the district, including Jordanian International Schools, Arab Model Schools, Alliance Academy Jordan and Asamiah International School. Compare neighbourhoods →

How much is rent in Tla'a Al-Ali, Amman?

We found only 1 rental in Tla'a Al-Ali 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 Tla'a Al-Ali?

We found too few apartments for sale in Tla'a Al-Ali (5) 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 →

What schools are in or near Tla'a Al-Ali?

Jordanian International Schools (Established 1992 on Usamah Bin Munqeth Street; offers SAT, IGCSE and A-level; listed fees about JD 2,405 to 5,865 for 2025/26); Arab Model Schools (Jordanian and international curriculum tracks, in the Tla'a Al-Ali district); Alliance Academy Jordan (Co-educational international school, kindergarten to Grade 12); Asamiah International School (English-medium school at a Tla'a Al-Ali / Khalda address). Fees and curricula change, so confirm with each school. Apartments near international schools →

What are the downsides of living in Tla'a Al-Ali?

Little data for buying: We found too few listings in Tla'a Al-Ali to publish rent or price medians. Traffic: Gardens Street and Madina Street are busy at peak hours. Hilly terrain: Affects walking and parking. Best areas to live in Amman →

Can foreigners buy property in Tla'a Al-Ali?

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 →