5 Creative Things to Do in Amman

Often, people complain about Amman not being the most exciting city, or not having enough to do. We completely disagree, so we compiled a few of our creative favorite things to do with friends, alone or just to try something new.

1) Royal Film Commission – The Royal Film Commission has become a staple of the Jabal Amman neighborhood, and regularly hosts documentary, feature, international and short films on a large screen in their outdoor and indoor amphitheaters. The RFC hopes to encourage a culture of film appreciation, and even hosts workshops for learning the art of film-making and encourages young filmmakers to get involved in the center. They also have a large library of films that can be rented out at anytime, and a posh cafe called Montage to sit in and discuss all things film.

2) Beit Sitti – Run by Maria Haddad and her sister, Beit Sitti is a unique experience that unites culture and cooking. Translating to “my grandmother’s house”, the idea was born from a desire to share the warm experience of their grandmother’s home and food with others. Sign up for a course with friends, co-workers or even family, and you’ll learn how to prepare a traditional Jordanian/Palestinian dish, dessert and mezze, along with tips and spices handmade from ingredients sourced around the country. Beit Sitti also host courses to teach young college students how to prepare healthy meals while living away from home, and an Italian cooking course. This is an Ammani experience not to be missed! To book, contact them via their Facebook page or at 0777557744.

3) Art Gallery Wandering – Many of Amman’s art galleries are located conveniently in two sister neighborhoods; Jabal Al Weibdeh and Jabal Amman. Two of our favorites are Dar al Anda and Darat Al Funun. Darat Al Funun, which translates to house of art, is one of the oldest centers for creativity in the city, and offers spectacular views of the hills as they weave in and out of each other.

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5 Creative Things to Do in Amman