What are the best areas in Amman for families?
Khalda, with several international and private schools; Dabouq, for villas, space and the Amman Baccalaureate School; Tla'a Al-Ali, an established mix of apartments and villas with several schools; and Um Uthaina and Deir Ghbar for quieter central-west living. A three-bedroom rents for a median JD 1,290 a month and asks about JD 175k to buy.
Sources: Wikipedia: Khalda area · Hagzi · Doris: Amman Baccalaureate School · Numbeo (cost of living).
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The best family areas in Amman
Khalda
A family-oriented north-west district of about 50,000 people, with several international and private schools and a commercial strip along Wasfi Al-Tal Street. · 3-bed JD 1,050/mo · JD 810/m²Read more →Dabouq
A leafy, hilltop residential district in the west of Amman, known for detached villas, oak woodland and a car-dependent, private way of life. · 3-bed JD 1,085/mo · JD 1,200/m²Read more →Tla'a Al-Ali
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.Read more →Um Uthaina
A central-west residential district between the 5th and 7th Circles, close to the hotels at the 5th Circle and the restaurants of Madina Street. · 2-bed JD 1,000/mo · JD 1,060/m²Read more →Deir Ghbar
A quiet, residential neighbourhood next to Abdoun, with spacious homes and a suburban feel, and mostly larger, often furnished apartments. · 2-bed JD 1,000/mo · JD 1,000/m²Read more →Abdoun
The most affluent neighbourhood in Amman: leafy residential streets, the Abdoun Circle café and restaurant scene, and some of Jordan's most expensive property. · 2-bed JD 1,085/mo · JD 1,200/m²Read more →Shmeisani
A central district of offices, banks, hospitals and apartment buildings, with the Parliament, Jordan Hospital and the start of Gardens Street. · 2-bed JD 915/mo · JD 830/m²Read more →Schools near the family areas
| Area | Schools |
|---|---|
| Khalda | The New English School, Al-Ma'aref, Al-Mayar and Montessori schools (Wikipedia) |
| Tla'a Al-Ali | Jordanian International Schools (fees about JD 2,405–5,865 in 2025/26), Arab Model Schools, Alliance Academy Jordan, Asamiah International School |
| Dabouq | Amman Baccalaureate School, a private IB school on Al Hijaz Street (listed fees about JD 7,252–16,913) |
| Shmeisani | National Orthodox School and Rosary College for girls |
School lists are from Wikipedia and third-party school directories; fees are indicative, so confirm with each school.
Family-sized homes in Amman
Typical size
A three-bedroom is about 200 m² and a four-bedroom about 270 m².To rent
Three-bedrooms ask a median JD 1,290 a month; four-bedrooms JD 1,835.To buy
Three-bedrooms ask about JD 175,000; four-bedrooms about JD 238,000.Traffic
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What is the best area in Amman for families?
Khalda is known as a family-oriented district with several international and private schools; Dabouq offers villas and space plus the Amman Baccalaureate School; Tla'a Al-Ali is an established mix of apartments and villas with several schools; and Um Al-Summaq is described as family-dominated. Choose by school location first. This guide →
Which areas of Amman have international schools?
Khalda (The New English School and others), Tla'a Al-Ali (Jordanian International Schools, Arab Model Schools, Alliance Academy Jordan), Dabouq (Amman Baccalaureate School) and Shmeisani (National Orthodox School). Fees vary widely, from about JD 2,405 to JD 16,913 a year in third-party listings, so confirm with each school. Apartments near schools →
How much space does a family need to rent in Amman?
A three-bedroom is the typical family apartment: the median listed size is about 200 m², and the median asking rent is about JD 1,290 a month in West Amman (Hagzi, 516 listings). Four-bedrooms run about 270 m² and JD 1,835 a month. Apartments for rent →
How much does a family apartment cost to buy in Amman?
A typical three-bedroom asks about JD 175,000 and a four-bedroom about JD 238,000. Khalda is the cheapest of the main western areas at about JD 810 per m². Apartments for sale →
Is Amman family-friendly?
Yes, in the residential districts of the west. Abdoun has parks including the Housing Bank Garden, the Japanese Park and Amman Martyrs Park, and Khalda and Tla'a Al-Ali are family-oriented. Expect to drive, because Amman is not very walkable. Abdoun guide →
Is traffic a problem for families in Amman?
On the main roads it can be. Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street and Gardens Street are often heavy at peak times, so test the school run at morning rush hour before choosing an area. Tla'a Al-Ali guide →
How much do international schools cost in Amman?
Numbeo's contributors report about JD 6,890 a year per child for international primary school; third-party listings range from about JD 2,405 to JD 16,913 a year depending on the school. Confirm current fees with the school. Cost of living →
Which area is cheapest for a family in the west of Amman?
Among the main western areas, Al Rabieh has the lowest median three-bedroom rent (JD 875 a month) and Khalda the lowest price per m² (JD 810). Al Rabieh guide →