On the cozier side, Caprice at the Fairmont combines late-night drinks with live music in a setting that feels both exclusive and approachable. The Ritz-Carlton’ s various lounges offer refined elegance for those who prefer conversation over club beats, while Fakhreldin transforms into a sophisticated shisha lounge after dinner service, ideal for comfortably sampling traditional water pipes. For a more diverse crowd, Le Royal Amman attracts an eclectic mix of business travelers, wealthy locals, and tourists with its collection of bars and restaurants.
THE FINAL WORD
In our increasingly homogenized world, Amman offers something rare— authenticity with style, history with relevance, and luxury that retains its soul. It isn’ t a city that proclaims itself with Vegas-style fanfare or excessive extravagance. Instead, it is a destination that surrounds you with its charm and slowly reveals its treasures.
Queen Rania once famously said,“ Being popular comes when you have everything. But to be liked, it means that you must be treating people with respect and you must be showing kindness toward them.” These are wise words that could describe Amman’ s success. It may not be the glitziest capital in the Middle East, and it may not have all the bells and whistles that give its neighbors their buzz, but Amman’ s charm lies in its understated warmth and effortless hospitality.
GETTING THERE
Launched in March 2025, Royal Jordanian offers nonstop service from Washington Dulles International Airport( IAD) to Amman, Jordan’ s Queen Alia International Airport( AMM), three times a week.
Amman, Jordan
Credit: Scott Adams
Hashem Restaurant
Credit: Kalyan Neelamraju
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