What are the neighbourhoods of Amman?
Amman's Greater Municipality covers 22 areas on 19 hills; the main residential neighbourhoods are in the west (Abdoun, Deir Ghbar, Sweifieh, Dabouq, Khalda) and centre (Shmeisani, Abdali, Jabal Amman). Median two-bedroom rents in the west run JD 730 to JD 1,085 a month.
Sources: Wikipedia: Amman · Wikipedia: Zahran area · Hagzi.
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How Amman is organised
22 areas
The Greater Amman Municipality administers 22 areas, further divided into neighbourhoods (Wikipedia).19 hills
Built first on seven hills, the city now spans 19, which is why so many names begin Jabal or Wadi.Districts
Zahran, Wadi Al-Seer, University and Abdali are districts that contain many of the neighbourhoods below.The circles
West Amman is navigated by numbered circles, 1st to 8th.West Amman neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | What it is | 2-bed rent | Apartment / m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdoun | Affluent south-west residential district, with cafés, restaurants and malls around Abdoun Circle. | JD 1,085 | JD 1,200 |
| North Abdoun | The northern part of Abdoun, beside the main Abdoun district. | – | – |
| Abdoun Corridor | The commercial road strip running through Abdoun. | – | – |
| Sweifieh | Busy, upscale district known for shopping, Wakalat Street and nightlife. | JD 1,000 | JD 1,230 |
| Deir Ghbar | Quiet residential neighbourhood right next to Abdoun. | JD 1,000 | JD 1,000 |
| Um Uthaina | District between the 6th and 7th Circles, close to Madina Street's restaurants. | JD 1,000 | JD 1,060 |
| Khalda | Family-oriented north-west district with several international and private schools. | – | JD 810 |
| Dabouq | Leafy residential district in the west of the city, known for detached homes and oak woodland. | – | JD 1,200 |
| Al Rabieh | Residential district in the west of Amman, reached via Madina Street. | JD 730 | JD 910 |
| Tla'a Al-Ali | Busy north-west district along Gardens Street, between Shmeisani and Khalda. | – | – |
| Gardens | The Gardens Street area, running from Shmeisani towards Tla'a Al-Ali and Khalda. | – | – |
| Um As-Summaq | Family-dominated western district, close to Khalda and Tla'a Al-Ali. | JD 800 | JD 880 |
| Al Kursi | Neighbourhood guide with rents and prices as listings arrive. | – | – |
| Wadi Saqra | Neighbourhood guide with rents and prices as listings arrive. | – | – |
| Al Bayader | Neighbourhood guide with rents and prices as listings arrive. | – | – |
Central Amman neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | What it is | 2-bed rent | Apartment / m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shmeisani | Central district of offices, apartment buildings and services. | JD 915 | JD 830 |
| Abdali | Redeveloped central district around Abdali Boulevard and Abdali Mall. | – | JD 2,400 |
| Jabal Amman | One of Amman's oldest neighbourhoods, from the 1st Circle and Rainbow Street towards the 3rd. | JD 850 | – |
| Jabal Al-Weibdeh | Older central hill known for cafés, galleries and stone houses. | JD 1,000 | – |
| Al Jubeiha | North Amman district close to the University of Jordan. | – | – |
| 3rd Circle | The 3rd Circle area on the Zahran Street route, near Jabal Amman. | – | – |
| 4th Circle | Home to the Prime Ministry, with the link road up to Abdoun. | JD 1,000 | JD 1,210 |
| 5th Circle | The 5th Circle area, with large hotels and the Royal Jordanian headquarters nearby. | – | – |
| 6th Circle | The 6th Circle area, on the Um Uthaina side of the Zahran Street route. | – | – |
| 7th Circle | The 7th Circle area, between Um Uthaina and Wadi Al-Seer. | JD 800 | JD 1,080 |
| 8th Circle | The 8th Circle area, at the western end of the circles. | – | – |
| Airport Road | The road south from Amman towards Queen Alia International Airport. | – | JD 800 |
Outer Amman neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | What it is | 2-bed rent | Apartment / m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marj Al-Hamam | South-west of the city, popular for villas and newer developments. | – | JD 670 |
| Naour | Town south-west of Amman, a short drive from the city. | – | – |
| Tabarbour | Large residential district in the north-east of Amman. | – | – |
| Yadoudeh | Southern suburb of Amman. | – | – |
| Abu Nuseir | Northern suburb of Amman. | – | – |
| Dahiet Al-Amir Rashid | Residential suburb with its own area guide. | – | – |
| Al-Muqabalain | Suburban district with its own area guide. | – | – |
| Sport City | Area around the Al Hussein Sports City complex. | – | – |
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What are the main neighbourhoods in Amman?
In the west Abdoun, Deir Ghbar, Sweifieh, Um Uthaina, Dabouq, Khalda, Tla'a Al-Ali and Al Rabieh; in the centre Shmeisani, Abdali, Jabal Amman and Jabal Al-Weibdeh; and the outer districts. We have guides to 35. All neighbourhoods →
How is Amman divided?
The Greater Amman Municipality covers 22 areas, which are further divided into neighbourhoods, and Amman Governorate has nine districts. Zahran District, for example, has five neighbourhoods: North Abdoun, South Abdoun, East Um Uthaina, Jabal Amman and Al-Radwan. Amman's circles →
What are the districts of Amman?
Wikipedia lists Amman Governorate as nine districts; the University District, for instance, covers Al-Jubeiha, Tla'a Al-Ali, Um Al-Summaq, Khalda, Sweileh, Abu Nuseir and Shafa Badran. Al Jubeiha →
What is the difference between West and East Amman?
West Amman is more modern and the economic centre of the city; East Amman is more historic and denser. West vs East Amman →
Why are neighbourhoods named after hills?
Wikipedia notes the city was first built on seven hills and now spans 19 hills; areas take names from hills (jabal) or valleys (wadi), such as Jabal Al-Weibdeh and Wadi Abdoun. Jabal Amman →
Which neighbourhood is best for me?
Choose by priority: upscale (Abdoun, Deir Ghbar), cafés (Jabal Amman, Jabal Al-Weibdeh), families (Khalda, Dabouq, Tla'a Al-Ali) or offices (Shmeisani, Abdali). Best areas to live →
What are the circles?
Eight roundabouts of West Amman, numbered 1 to 8 as you go west, used as address markers. Amman's circles →
Where do prices come from?
Medians of asking prices from public listings; a dash means fewer than eight listings. Methodology →