About Amman

Some people think of Jordan as the Switzerland of the Middle East but don't expect to hear cow bells ringing on snow-capped mountains. Like New York, Amman is full of inexpensive yellow cabs. Like Paris, it's home to some of world's best hotels. Like Rome, it's built on rolling hills (21 at last count). Like Cairo, it's been around since the beginning of time. Like the UK, it has a constitutional monarchy and a stable government. Like Athens it has a wonderful Mediterranean climate.

But while Amman may have elements of many cities, it's the contrasts that most visitors and residents notice. Embracing old and new, conservative and liberal, christianity and islam, Jordan (particularly Amman) is a melting pot of cultures, peoples and ideas which for all the contrasts manages to be a very harmonious city.

If you come to Amman you'll find the cost of accommodation is favourable to a lot of other cities in the Middle East. Serious crime is negligible and living is generally easy. You'll find all the businesses you're used to from Starbucks and MacDonalds to major international banks and fashion houses.

Here are some helpful links for more information:

• WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman
• JORDAN : http://www.visitjordan.com
• ROYAL FILM COMMISSION : http://www.film.jo

LOCAL SERVICES IN AMMAN

EMERGENCY SERVICES

In an emergency call: 911 (Ambulance, Fire, Police)

ACCESSING MONEY

There are numerous banks and ATM machines in every mall in Amman,

INTERNET ACCESS

The Internet is readily available on campus during opening hours.

You can purchase portable broadband Wi-Fi and plug and play devices (pre-paid or on a contract/plan) from the service providers below. It is worth doing your research to make sure you get a deal that suits your needs and budget.

• http://umniah.jo/
• http://www.jo.zain.com/english
• https://www.orange.jo/EN

MEDICAL CENTRES

There are a number of medical facilities around the campus area. They are all mapped on Google maps below. You can use the short links with your smartphone for navigation, even if you are not sure where they are.

Here is the list:

13 Minutes

Jordan Medical Center

Ibn Qayem Al-Jawzeyah St. Amman, jordan 

+96265608080

https://goo.gl/maps/8Fn3BGvjgoF2

15 minutes

Arab Medical Center

Sanaa Al-Mhaydeli St. Amman, Jordan

+96265921199

https://goo.gl/maps/wZTiqB2h2Zw

16 Minutes

Al Khaldi Medical Center

Ibn Khaldoun St, Amman, Jordan

+96264601701

https://goo.gl/maps/cfmYxyJwB1m

AMMAN TRANSPORT

Getting around Amman on public transport is easy. Buses and taxis operate throughout the city.

GETTING TO AND FROM SAE AMMAN

Frequent bus, and Taxi services operate near the Amman campus.

The closest bus routes are:

Madaba Bus Stop, Naur Bridge, across Al Quds College.

CAR PARKING

State of art, shaded parking is located at the building gate.

TAXIS

You can find the yellow taxis everywhere, or call Mumayaz taxi company on 065799999 to schedule a ride. 

ACCOMMODATION IN AMMAN

There are a number of off-campus accommodation options if you choose to study in Amman. Students who are moving to Amman often stay in a hotel, hostel/guesthouse, or nearby student accommodation when they first arrive. Many students then move into shared rental accommodation when they are more familiar with the city and surrounding areas.

HOSTELS AND GUESTHOUSES

There are a number of hotel apartments in neighborhoods such as Marj Al Hamam, Abdoun and Sweifieh.

Furnished Apartments

There are a number of furnished apartments near the SAE Amman campus. You can contact local Real Estate companies such as:

http://jordan.bhomes.com/jordan/index.xhtml

http://www.edraj.com/

http://www.abdoun.com.jo/

http://www.abujudom.com/