Um Uthaina in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Um Uthaina suits renters who want a central-west address, diners and business travellers. Asking prices on Hagzi: a two-bedroom rents for a median of about JD 1,000 a month (0% below the West Amman median) and apartments ask about JD 1,060 per m². The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.
Sources: Wikipedia: Zahran area · Wikipedia: Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street · Wikipedia: Wadi Al-Seer · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Um Uthaina like to live in?
Where it is
Between the 6th and 7th Circles. East Um Uthaina is in the Zahran District and West Um Uthaina in the Wadi Al-Seer district.East Um Uthaina
Mostly residential. Shatt Al-Arab Street has tens of jewellery shops and is known locally as the Street of Gold.The 5th Circle edge
Its southern border holds the Royal Jordanian headquarters and four large five-star hotels: the Sheraton, Four Seasons, Fairmont and St. Regis.Madina Street
Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street begins around Um Uthaina and has changed since the 1990s from a residential avenue into a strip of restaurants, cafés and shops.Borders
It sits beside Sweifieh, which borders it to the east.How much is rent in Um Uthaina?
| Bedrooms | Median / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | – | 3 |
| 2-bedroom | JD 1,000 | 16 |
| 3-bedroom | JD 1,000 | 13 |
Median asking rent (yearly ÷ 12) from public Hagzi listings in Um Uthaina, 10 October 2026; 37 apartment rentals in total. A dash means fewer than 8 listings. Asking rents, not signed leases.
A two-bedroom in Um Uthaina asks about 0% below the West Amman median of JD 1,000. About 57% of the 37 rentals we checked say furnished.
How much does it cost to buy in Um Uthaina?
| Measure | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment price per m² | JD 1,060 | 36 |
| Typical 3-bedroom apartment | JD 202k | 20 |
| Typical villa | – | 1 |
| Estimated gross yield (3-bed) | 5.9% | – |
From public Hagzi listings in Um Uthaina, 10 October 2026: 36 apartments and 1 villas for sale. A dash means too few listings (fewer than 8 apartments or 5 villas). Yield is asking rent ÷ asking price for same-size apartments and overstates typical returns because rent listings skew furnished. A registration fee of up to 3% and 3% sale tax come on top.
Um Uthaina asks 6% above the Amman-wide median of JD 1,000 per m².
Who is Um Uthaina best for?
Renters who want a central-west address
Between the circles and Sweifieh.Diners
The Madina Street restaurant strip.Business travellers
Close to the 5th Circle hotels and offices.What to know before you move to Um Uthaina
Traffic on Madina Street
One of Amman's main roads and often congested at peak hours.Mixed character
Residential streets sit beside commercial strips.Two districts
Different parts belong to different districts, so confirm which side a property is on.Um Uthaina landmarks, schools and services
Shatt Al-Arab Street
Known as the Street of Gold for its jewellery shopsFive-star hotels at the 5th Circle
Sheraton, Four Seasons, Fairmont and St. RegisRoyal Jordanian headquarters
On the southern border of the areaMadina Al-Munawara Street
Restaurants, cafés and shops; often busyNearby areas and comparisons for Um Uthaina
Sweifieh
See rent, prices and the area guide for Sweifieh.Read more →Abdoun
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See rent, prices and the area guide for Khalda.Read more →Um Uthaina vs Khalda
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Sweifieh vs Um Uthaina
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Zahran area · Wikipedia: Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street · Wikipedia: Wadi Al-Seer · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Um Uthaina like to live in?
Where it is: Between the 6th and 7th Circles. East Um Uthaina is in the Zahran District and West Um Uthaina in the Wadi Al-Seer district. East Um Uthaina: Mostly residential. Shatt Al-Arab Street has tens of jewellery shops and is known locally as the Street of Gold. The 5th Circle edge: Its southern border holds the Royal Jordanian headquarters and four large five-star hotels: the Sheraton, Four Seasons, Fairmont and St. Regis. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Um Uthaina, Amman?
The median asking rent in Um Uthaina is about JD 1,000 for a 2-bedroom, JD 1,000 for a 3-bedroom a month (37 rentals checked on Hagzi, 10 October 2026). Rents are quoted per year, so the yearly equivalent is twelve times those figures. Rent prices by area →
How much does it cost to buy in Um Uthaina?
Apartments in Um Uthaina ask about JD 1,060 per m² and a typical three-bedroom at about JD 202k (Hagzi, 36 apartments, 10 October 2026), 6% above the Amman-wide median. A registration fee of up to 3% and a 3% sale tax come on top, with the split agreed between buyer and seller. Buy in Amman →
Who is Um Uthaina best for?
Renters who want a central-west address: Between the circles and Sweifieh. Diners: The Madina Street restaurant strip. Business travellers: Close to the 5th Circle hotels and offices. Best areas to live in Amman →
What are the downsides of living in Um Uthaina?
Traffic on Madina Street: One of Amman's main roads and often congested at peak hours. Mixed character: Residential streets sit beside commercial strips. Two districts: Different parts belong to different districts, so confirm which side a property is on. Best areas to live in Amman →
Um Uthaina or Khalda: which is better?
Um Uthaina asks about 31% more per m² (JD 1,060 against JD 810 in Khalda). A three-bedroom rents for about 5% more in Khalda (JD 1,050 against JD 1,000 a month in Um Uthaina). A typical three-bedroom asks about JD 202k in Um Uthaina against JD 145k in Khalda. Compare the areas on the same bedroom count and price per m², and visit both before deciding. Um Uthaina vs Khalda →
Can foreigners buy property in Um Uthaina?
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 →