Shopping in Jordan

Jordan, the magnificent Hashemite kingdom is an epitome of a cherished simple way of life with a talismanic enigma shrouding its serene environ. An inherent omnipresent hospitable feel is what you get to notice the moment you reach here; and it does not disappear even in the midst of the buzzing crowd, where people are vying to get the best buy at the best price available- yes, you got it right it; these are the shopping hubs of Jordan, where the shopaholics are guaranteed to have a memorable experience of Shopping in Jordan.

For a change, do hit one of the small shops instead of the usual posh ones and will be surprised to be welcomed with a cup of coffee or tea before getting down to business. What can be better start to an unforgettable Shopping in Jordan?

'What to Buy in Jordan', is a question that you often get to confront when you are in a place that is no less than a real shopper's paradise! From international designer clothes to locally hand made ones- you get them all in here. But before going on to find an answer to the question, check out some of the biggest hopping Malls in Jordan:

• Mecca Mall
• Abdoun Mall
• Amman Mall
• City Mall
• Cozmo
• Plaza Mall
• Safeway

Flexible shopping hours are something what make Shopping in Jordan, Arab Emirates a real fun. You get to pick anything from ancient handicrafts and Jewelry. Amman has a wider variety of traditional and modern shops, whereas, Madaba area is the place that is famous for the locally made mosaics. You can get your own beautiful hand made rugs designed at these Jordan Shopping Centers. Some other interesting things that can be included in your authentic Jordanian buys are:

• Sand bottles
• Ceramics
• Dead Sea Salts
• Mud and beauty products
• Food stuffs made and marketed by The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature
• "Bedouin" knives

If you are more comfortable with western outfits, head for destinations in West-Amman regions like:

• Sweifieh
• Shemesani
• Wasfi Al Tal st
• Um Uthaina

Different kinds of jewelery with exquisite beadworks done by the women and children of the bedouin, in marcasite silver should be one of the must buys while Shopping in Jordan. Silver is almost always sold by weight and there are these Jordan Shopping Souks to captivate you with their stunning stocks of jeweleries in gold and silver. Some other special things to feature on your shopping list include:

• Hebron glass
• Mother-of-pearl boxes
• Backgammon sets, embroidered tablecloth
• Jewelled rosaries and worry beads
• Nativity sets made of olive woo
• Leather hassocks
• Caftans hand-embroidered with silver and gold thread

Check out some of the major Jordan Shopping Souks, like:

• Beit Al Bawadi
• Hazem Al Zubi
• Jordan Design & Trade Centre
• Jordan River Foundation
• Silsal Ceramics