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18 Staff Manager-InCharge Ammar Abu Goura

Staff Rayah Al-Mashal Annisa Rochadiat

General Manager Celine S. Alaeddin celine@ gomagjordan.com

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Editor-in-Chief Karen Simon karen@ gomagjordan.com Design & Production Tha Agency www.thaagency.com

Go Speaks 10 Go Headlines 12 Go Loves 16 Go Out 17 Go Shop 27 Go Healthy 37 Go Active 43 Go Drive 49 Go Explore 55 Go Community 65 Go Home 73 Go Guide 83 Go On 88

Photography Humzah Azouqa Motaz Abu Hamdeh Thaer Abu Hamdeh Claire Collins Writing Samer Aksoy Brandon Barron Mike V. Derderian Greg Dukeson Whitney McNamara

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This month we asked some of our contributors these quick questions: What does a “fresh start” mean to you for this New Year? If you were a fruit, which would you be and why? Where’s a place in Jordan that you think deserves a revisit this year? You have 2 JOD in your pocket, what would you buy with it? In 2012, which of our sections do you most want to align yourself with?

Samer Aksoy Starting from zero and putting realistic goals • Pear, I like its shape and it tastes great • Nebo Restaurant • A Wazzup Dog hotdog • Actually I plan on doing a bit of everything, 2012 is the year of branching out!

Whitney McNamara No matter what has happened, entering the New Year with thanks and a smile • Tomatoes! I like them more than is normal. And yes, they are a fruit • Umm Qais • Coffee from Full Cup; they make my day! • Go Community

Annisa Rochadiat New places to see, a new language to learn • Grapefruit; it’s fresh and jam-packed with nutrients • Can never get enough of Amman • A small bag of freshly fried falafel, hummous, and pickled jalapenos! • Go Healthy and Go Active #TeamLean

Brandon Barron Learning from last year’s mistakes and relying more on God • A cactus fruit. They’re unappealing to most, so I might live a little longer • Wadi Dana’s nature reserve • One glass of limoon ma3 n3n3 and one cup of Turkish coffee • Go Explore

Rayah Al-Mashal Using the New Year as a landmark to set goals, figure out a game plan, and re-ignite motivation • A banana, who doesn’t love em? • The Citadel; good memories, great view, and an escape from the world • A 0.5 JOD mochaccino from Royal Cup and a pack of cigs for a night-long life talk with a good friend • Go Explore and Go Out

Mike V. Derderian New Year’s is but a tag on what is simply another year with a fresh batch of days that I look forward to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner with my loved ones • Tomatoes! Because they’re delicious, and are always good to have around, like good company • Hashem’s in Al Balad where you can eat a plate of delicious hummous • Sweets for the Mrs. and my little daughter Amie • Go Out and Go Guide (cinema!)

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40 Go Healthy OWN Up, to a Better You

Hey DJ! Beat FM’s DJ Callie

Go Community Take Center Stage

Go Shop Buying into 2012

Go Active Follow the Leader

20 Go Drive Evoking the Senses Go Explore Nature’s Biodome

Go Out New Additions

Don’t miss this! Go features local spots in our listings pages at the end of each section.

OUT ART GALLERIES

4 Walls, Sheraton Amman Hotel, Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (06) 592 0902 Alexander Art Gallery, Four Seasons Hotel, Al-Kindi St., Jabal Amman, (06) 551 2202 Baladna Gallery, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (06) 5537598 The Gallery, Jordan InterContinental Hotel, Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361 Jacaranda Images, Omar Bin Al Khattah St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4050, www.jacarandaimages.com Love On A Bike, Mu’thaa Bin Jabal St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 4288, www. loveonabike.com Al-Mashreq Gallery, Shmeisani, (06) 5681303 Orfali Art Gallery, Kufa St., Um Uthaina, (06) 5526932, www.orfali.net Zara Gallery, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, amman.grand.hyatt.com

Cine Le Royal, Le Royal Hotel Amman, Zahran St., (06) 460 3022, www. leroyalamman.com Grand Cinemas, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 8808, www.grandcinemas.com Grand Cinemas, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 461 3260, www.grandcinemas.com Prime Cinemas, Al Baraka Mall, Sa'eed Al Mufti St., (06) 585 8500, www.prime.jo

Mohammad, Sweifieh, (06) 581 4844, www. roversreturnjordan.com Saluté & Beer Garden, Abdul Qader Koshak St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www. jorest.com Shaman Lounge & Garden, Deir Ghbar, (0) 77 722 7888 Switch, Abdallah Bin Salama St., Jabal Amman, (0) 77 515 1515

MUSEUMS

RESTAURANTS

Children’s Museum Jordan, Al Hussein Public Parks, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.jo Darat Al-Funun (Shoman Foundation), Jabal Al Weibdeh, (06) 464 3252, www. daratalfunun.org Haya Center, Ilya Abu Madhi St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 5195, www.princesshaya.net Islamic Museum, Suleiman Al Nabulsi St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 567 2155 Jordan Archeological Museum, Citadel, Jabal Al Qala'a, (06) 463 8795 Jordan Folklore Museum, Roman Theatre Babiche, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) Complex, Jabal Al Ashrafiyeh, (06) 465 592 8613, www.babiche.jo 1742 Books@Café, Omar Ibn Il Khattab St., 1st Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition, Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 0457, www. Roman Theatre Complex, Jabal Al booksatcafe.com Ashrafiyeh, (06) 465 1742 Bunzy Buns, off of Prince Hashem Bin Al Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Hosni Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 7172, www. Fareez St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 0128, bunzybuns.com www.nationalgallery.org Café Des Artistes, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman (0) 79 657 5184 NIGHTLIFE Cilantro, Um Uthaina Vista, Iriteria St., Um Amigo Pub, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Uthaina, (06) 554 2626, www.cilantro-cafe. Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3001, www. com amigopub-jo.com Chez Hilda, Ali Nasouh Al-Tahir St., Sweifieh, Cantaloupe Gastro Pub, 10 Rainbow Street, (06) 582 4808, www.chezhilda.com 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 77 733 3333, Caribou Coffee, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) www.cantaloupe.jo 581 1478, www.cariboucoffee.com Chesters, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran Street, 3rd Crumz, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000, www. (06) 592 0102, www.goodharvest.com.jo leroyalamman.com Cups & Kilos, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Circle 3 Lounge, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, Amman, (06) 4649345 (0) 79 540 3540 Flavours, Abdoun Mall, Saed Abdo Shamout Cube, Shepherd Hotel, Said Bin Hareth St., Abdoun (06) 593 0100 St., Jabal Amman, (0) 79 985 5955, tiny. Ghraoui Chocolatier, Zahran St., Jabal cc/7pd2x Amman, (06) 592 0366, www. Dubliners, Comfort Hotel ghraouichocolate.com Suites, Ali Nahuh Al Tahir St., ED TO KNO The Grand Deli Café, Grand Sweifieh, (06) 581 2848, NE Visit any W Hyatt Amman, Hussein Bin www.dublinersjordan. Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) one of the ATICO’s com groups’ outlets 465 1234, amman.grand. Flow, Mazen Sido Alweekdays betweek 4pm hyatt.com Kurdi St., Abdoun, (0) and 7pm for their 30% Java U, Saed Abdo Shamout 79 978 7777 off Hungry Hour! St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5726, Hookah Lounge, Call (0) 79 771 1177 www.java-u.com Shepherd Hotel, Said for more info. Khuttar Café, Irbid St., Bin Hareth St., Jabal Abdoun, (06) 593 9099 Amman, (0) 79 985 5955 La Mirabelle, off of Saed Abdo La Calle, 10 Rainbow Street, Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 565 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 77 6026, www.zalatimosweets.com 726 6928 Lemon Shisha Bistro, Saed Abdo Shamout Las Tapas, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9371 461 5061, www.bonitamman.com Paul, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 The Library Lounge & Cigar Bar, Marriot 2760, www.paul-international.com Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 Segafredo Zanetti, off of Saed Abdo 7607, www.thelibrary.marriott-amman.com Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6526, www. The Loft, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., segafredo.it Jabal Amman, (06) 4565998 Starbucks Coffee, Prince Hashem St., The Lounge, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Abdoun (06) 592 1005, www.starbucks.com Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 Tche Tche Café, Abu Taweeleh Plaza, Mecca 1433, www.amman.grand.hyatt.com St., (06) 588 5837, www.tchetchecafe.com Murphy’s House of Rock, Red Rose Hotel, Wakeem’s, Al-Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (0) 77 716 586 5008 5008 Wild Jordan, Othman bin Afan St., 1st Queen Vics, Ali Nahuh Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3542, www. (06) 586 4426 wildjordancafe.com The Square Bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 5th Zaatar w Zeit, Mecca St., (06) 552 9291, Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www. www.zaatarwzeit.net fourseasons.com/amman Time Out Sports Bar, Kempinski Hotel, CINEMAS Shmesani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski. Cinema City, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) com/amman 551 8611, www.meccamall.jo Rovers Return, Abed Al Raheem Al Hajj

CAFÉS

32 North, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, amman.grand.hyatt.com Bistro One, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 7890, www. bistroone-jo.com Blue Fig, Al-Ameer Hashem Bin Al-Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 592 8800, www.bluefig. com La Bruschetta, off of Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 1513 Bourj Al Hamam, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com Canvas, Muntazah Circle, Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 2211 Casereccio Restaurant, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 4773 Casper & Gambini’s, Mazen Sido AlKurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2600, www. casperandgambinis.com Centro Brasserie, Queen Nour St., 4th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1020 Champions, Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607 Cinco De Mayo, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com La Cucina Ristorante, Princess Alya Bint Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 3355 Deir El Qamar, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4666, www. deirelqamarrestaurant.com Diwan Al Sultan Ibrahim, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina (06) 551 7383, oceanhotel.com.jo Fakhr El-Din, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal

LISTINGS Amman, (06) 464 1789, www.fakhreldin. com Fire of Brazil, Mecca St., (06) 5516791, www.fireofbrazil.com Fuddruckers, Mecca St., (06) 554 0015, www.fuddruckers.com Grappa, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www.jorest.com Haret Jdoudna, Talal St., Madaba, (05) 324 8650, www.haretjdoudna.com Houston’s, Abdul Hameed Shoman St., Shmeisani, (06) 562 0610, www.houstonsamman.com Indu, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www. ichotelsgroup.com Kashmir & Al Argeeleh, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 9520, kashmirargeelah.com Levant Restaurant, Al Mutanabbi St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 8948, www.levantjo.com The Living Room, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5998, www.romero-jordan.com Maccheroni’s Restaurant, Off of Prince Hashim Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 6606 La Maison Vert, Abed Al Hameed Bades, Shmeisani, (06) 568 5746 Milano, Ilyah Abu Mahdi St., Shmeisani, (06) 5680670 Ne:Bo, Mount Nebo, Madaba, (0) 77 771 2224 Noodasia, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 6999 Ren Chai, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 5777, www.renchai.com Romero, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4227, www.romerojordan.com Tannoureen, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 5987, www.tannoureen.net Tony Roma’s, Mecca St., (06) 556 0608, www.tonyromas.com Trader Vic’s, The Regency Palace Hotel, Queen Alia Street, Shmesani, (06) 560 7000, www.tradervics.com Vinaigrette Salad & Sushi Bar, AlQasr Metropole Hotel, 3 Arroub St., Shmeisani, (06) 562 0528, www.atico-jo.com/ Vinaigrette.htm Whispers, Abdul Rahman Alawi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1850 Wox, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2921, www.wox-chinese.com Yoshi, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, 06 464 0903, http://www.atico-jo.com/ yoshi.htm

THEATERS

Al Balad Theater, Yazeed Bin Abu Sufian St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 2005, www.al-balad.org King Hussein Cultural Center, Omar Matar St., Al-Muhajareen, (06) 473 9953 Royal Cultural Center, Al-Malekah Alia St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 1026

TRANSPORTATION

Alpha International, (06) 581 3300 Al Sawsanah, (05) 375 9559 Hijazi, (02) 710 1760 Jett, (06) 566 4146 Rum, (06) 429 0667 Taxi Al Mumayaz, (06) 579 9999 Trust International, (06) 581 3422

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Hey Go-Getters, he infamous 2012 is finally here and despite what the doomsayers think, we’re pretty sure it’s going to be one awesome year. We’ve got some great editions, additions, and changes lined up for the coming year, but to begin we’d like to start things off fresh. The Go Team has put together a few spots that you, your friends, and your family can check out to enjoy refreshing outings, be it for a delish meal or for a fun shopping expedition. Go’s also bringing you insight into how you can keep healthy and fit this New Year with a look into The Fitness Clinic Kitchen with their diet specialists, as well as the awesome lead climbing course offered at Climbat Amman. Getting a fresh take on old faves by rediscovering them is another way to begin anew so we’ve also looked into the ever-popular Souk Al Jum’a, as well as the ancient Qasr Al Hallabat. As for our test drive, with the Range Rover Evoque, we’ve taken a spin on a classic for a road trip. Go also got the chance to chat with those Ammanis that you should keep a lookout for in 2012, from Web entrepreneur, Khalid Kassim, to a rap duo out of East Amman, the Arab MCs. To add to the things to look forward to this year, we’ve also added a cultural page that will give you an in depth look each month at the city’s major film screenings, cultural events, and exhibitions. We’re looking forward to our fresh start and hoping you are too! If 2012 really is the end, then what else can you do than live it to its max? Happy New Year Go-Getters!

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Hello Tourists Charter Flights

Institut Français is holding a competition for an art installation to be incorporated on the east façade of their building on Sharia St., Jabal Weibdeh. This contest is open to all artists, urban artists, architects, and designers in Jordan! Those interested in taking part can head to www.ifjordan.com for all the details. The competition is open until 31 January.

What is it with nose picking in cars?! Dude, your windows aren’t tinted; we can see you!

Overheard in Jordan

To Go Do in January

Sun 1

New Year’s Day! Head to the Four Seasons Amman for a delish brunch. Call (06) 550 5555 for reservations.

Mon 2

If you’ve recovered from celebrating New Year’s, check out NeoDsqo @ Switch (51) for a night of dancing to great tunes! Call (077) 515 1515 for reservations.

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Wed 4

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Soak up some funky music with a night of amazing live jazz at Canvas each Tuesday. Call (06) 463 2211 for more.

Check out Dar Al Anda’s current exhibition “Maryam” by artist Mohammad Msier. Call (06) 462 9599 for details or visit www.daralanda.com.

Get your friends together and head to Cantaloupe for dinner, their new menu is a musttry. Flip to p. 20 to read all about it.

Fri 6

Catch the much-anticipated Hollywood take on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at Grand Cinemas tonight! Flip to p. 86 for more local cinema releases.

Sat 7

Learn a great new sport by signing up for a Lead Climbing Course at Climbat Amman. Flip to p. 44 to read all about it.

1st Country Conference @ Marriott Dead Sea. Call (05) 356 0400.

Check out our tear-out Calendar for Go’s day-to-day suggestions of how to GET UP & GO!

Sign your kids up for J’Imagine’s awesome Winter Camp! Flip to p. 16 to read more about it.

Head to Al Hussein Cultural Center in Ras Al Ain for a great night of live Arabic music! Call (06) 476 7221 for details and tickets.

Stop by Al Qasr Metropole Hotel to see Suzanne Saoub’s Facebook inspired art exhibition. Flip to p. 14 for details.

Enjoy a casual Ladies Night at Café de Paris, Jabal Weibdeh each Wednesday night. Call (078) 654 4447 for details.

Head to Café des Artistes with your buddies for a cozy evening indoors accompanied by art, great snacks, and good company. Call (06) 463 8239 for details.

It’s halfway through the month, if you haven’t been following that resolution to be healthy then it’s time to start! Flip to p. 38 for professionals that can help you out.

If you want to order in for dinner, try Deeritna Express; they’re offering a free grilled sandwich with any combo meal after 8:00pm! Call (06) 583 1119 to place your order.

Check out Bifrost Oven, Rainbow St., for their fun poetry slam night! Call (06) 464 1312 to find out more.

23 Gong Xi Fa Cai Go-Getters! Today is the Chinese New Year, which means we’re welcoming in the Year of the Dragon!

5th International Civil Engineering Conference @ Landmark Hotel. Visit www.jeaconf.org/JICEC5.

24 Got a Kindle? Then download the free book, The Burned Tower, today! Flip to p. 76 for more great reads this month.

Banking Technology Summit @ Sheraton Hotel. Visit www.bankingtechnologysummit.com.

29 Start the week off right and gather with good friends for a great cup of Italian coffee at the newly opened Caffe Strada. Flip to p. 18 for more fresh eateries.

Priceless Signage of the Month

“Inshallah, bokra... Mumkin??”

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Enjoy a Hungry Hour meal from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Ren Chai and benefit from their 30% discount on your total bill! Call (06) 462 5777 for reservations.

31 Get your hands on the new Final Fantasy XIII-2 out today! Flip to p. 74 for more new video game releases.

25 One to add some good new music to your collection? Pick up a copy of the brand new Lana Del Rey album, Born 2 Die. Flip to p. 78 for more in music.

13 Make your way to Abdali and spend the day exploring Souk Al Jum’a for some guaranteed great finds and bargain deals! Flip to p. 28 to learn more.

Take in some art and history with the “Wasat Al Balad / Downtown” exhibition by Mohammed Al Shammarey at Jacaranda Images. Call (06) 464 4050 for details. Flip to p. 14 for more exhibits.

14 Expand your knowledge and check out the TEDxYouth@Amman event today! Visit www.ted.com/ tedx/events/4469 for details.

21 Big fan of sushi? Swing by Oobé for their all-you-can-eat sushi brunch each Saturday! Call (079) 771 1177 for reservations.

Get active today by signing up for a day trip with Bike Rush! Flip to p. 46 to learn all about it.

If you haven’t already explored Jordan’s eastern desert castles, take today to visit Qasr Al Hallabat. Flip to p. 58 to read more about it.

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To promote Jordan’s Red Sea as a touristic destination, ASEZA is taking the initiative to support charter flights from Europe to Aqaba. They aim to help open the tourist market, as well as place emphasis on increasing visitors’ length of stay by carrying out promotions with tour operators. So if you’re trying to get family or friends to come visit, try checking out flights to Aqaba!

Clean Slate There’s something about starting anew with a clean slate that is just so refreshing and gratifying. Forgetting previous problems, worries, and complications is easy when you can let go of the past and think clearly with nothing to weigh you down. Anything is possible with a tabula rasa! Fear One thing that can prevent the progress of beginning anew is that notion of fear. Being afraid to fail or achieve the outcome that you intend for yourself can, unfortunately, put a block in your path. However, if you never try then you can never know your potential. And maybe all you really need is to embrace the change and start fresh! Family Special dinners are a time to gather with loved ones to catch up on each other’s lives and share great moments together. It brings families closer and makes us reflect on how lucky we are to be surrounded by the people that mean the world to us. The delicious meal only complements the sweetness of being among kindred spirits! Repetition Starting fresh can sometimes feel like just a repetition of what’s already been done. You may believe you’ve “been there and done that,” but the trick is to approach things in a new light and keep an open mind. If you really want to reinvent yourself or your work, you’ve got to revitalize your methods and push the envelope with your ideas.

VERB. Computing. The process of loading or transferring a program or data into memory. Eg. “Did you see that video I bilawwed on YouTube?” “Not yet man, send me the link!”

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Jo’preneurs is highlighting Jordan’s young and amazing entrepreneurs who are working hard to make a difference in the country. Watch their clips online! Watch it @ tiny.cc/yzju7

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Khalid Kassim

Go sat down with Khalid Kassim, the brains behind that awesome new Website, www.tipntag.com

Go: First off, what is TipnTag? Khalid Kassim: TipnTag is where your questions about Amman are answered by real locals in a social setting. You ask for anything you’re looking for and people in the community tell you where best to find it. You get the location and contact number of the tips you’re receiving. Plus, if you’re using our iPhone app you can get directions!

Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged. They sell costumes for kids at good prices and if you they can even custom make one for you! I tried it myself and it was great. It’s moments like that where TipnTag was meant to save the day!

they’re new to the city or long time residents, must be struggling too!

Go: How does the system work? KK: You’re rewarded with points every time you ask a question and receive even more points when you answer. The more points you collect in “Dining & Nightlife,” for example, the more your rank in that field improves — this allows people who read your advice to Go: How did the idea come about? know if you’re a credible advisor. KK: I was getting fed up by the We’re also toying with the idea of fact that I couldn’t find things in giving rewards to people that have Amman by searching online. I’d collected a certain number of points. depend on the advice — or lack thereof — of friends or family and Go: What’s a cool question/answer ended up annoying them and/or that led to a great new discovery. wasting a lot of time not finding KK: “Where can I find Halloween what I wanted. So I said to myself, costumes?” was a popular question if I’m struggling to find specific last Halloween and through it things in Amman despite having came the discovery of Kenz inside lived here for years, others, whether the Al Hussein Society for the

Go: Tell us about your competition. KK: We’re giving an iPhone 4S to the most helpful person on TipnTag. To win, all you have to do is interact; the more points you end up with the more likely you are to win!

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Go: What additions can people expect in 2012? KK: We’re going to integrate FourSquare since Google Places doesn’t have every spot in Amman. Plus, we’ll be introducing a TipnTag app on Facebook, which should bring about an interesting element to the discussion.

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Il Pizzaiolo

If you’re in the mood for great pizza, check out Il Pizzaiolo, #8 Al Azharan St., Um Al Summaq. Opened by Ismail Hijjawi, after mastering the art of la cucina Italiano, this spot serves up some of Amman’s best pizzas. Call (06) 581 9008 or (079) 585 6339 for delivery! Visit ilpizzaiolo.net for more. 14 | JAN. 2012

Eco Cleaners

Eco Cleaners (Batoul Center, Al Massarah St., Abdoun) is the first environmentally friendly dry cleaners in Jordan. Using Miele Professional, they guarantee a non-toxic 100% biodegradable cleaning process. Call (079) 884 7336 or visit www.facebook.com/ ecocleanersjo for details.

Add me.. Tag me.. Like me..

Suzanne Saoub’s art exhibition, “Add me.. Tag me.. Like me..” is running at the Al Qasr Metropole Hotel (Al Oroub St., Shmeisani) until 13 January. Check it out to see Suzanne’s way of demonstrating the different qualities of the real and unreal personalities of people, using social networking site, Facebook.

Le Royal Spa

Treat yourself to an Aromatherapy Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub or an Anti Stress Body Mud Wrap at Le Royal’s spa (3rd Circle, Jabal Amman). The former includes a luxurious body scrub, while the latter consists of a full 55-minute body wrap ending with a relaxing massage. For more, call (06) 460 3000.

Maryam

Check out “Maryam,” an exhibition by Mohammad Msier at Dar Al-Anda Gallery (Dhirar Bin Al-azwar St., Jabal Weibdeh). Combining bold colors and dark shading techniques this exhibit captures beautiful scenes from Baghdad to Amman. For details, call (06) 462 9599 or visit www.daralanda.com.

Ola’s Garden

Ola Mubaslat has added some great new pieces to her collection including necklaces, leather works, purses, scarves, bracelets, blouses, and earrings. If you’re looking to freshen up your wardrobe swing by #38 Khirfan St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman. Call (079) 539 0136 or visit www. facebook.com/ola.garden.

Dance for an iPad 2

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To wrap up the end of the year and usher in 2012, we’re holding a competition where you have the chance to win an iPad 2.

How you ask? Be a Dancing Go-Getter! First

Watch this hilariously awesome video courtesy of The Black Keys at www. gomagjordan.com

Terms & Conditions:

Second

Choose 1 minute from the song, and record your own version of the video. (Think outside of the box, let loose, and consider even getting your friends, family, or pets involved!)

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Send in your video to karen@ gomagjordan. com, along with your name, age, and what you call your dance.

We’ll post the videos on to our Facebook page and voting will be left up to you guys! At the end of the competition, the video with the most “likes” on Facebook wins, and that Go-Getting Dancer gets an iPad 2! So show us what you’ve got and get dancing!

Deadline to submit your Dancing GoGetter video: 31 January 2012 Deadline for voting on Facebook: 15 February 2012 Winner announcement: 16 February 2012

- To take part in the competition, you must live in Jordan. - No age restrictions apply. - Management reserves the right to disqualify a video if there is suspicion of cheating (such as creating fake Facebook accounts to gain more votes). - We will only post suitable videos. Inappropriate videos will not qualify and will be disregarded.

LOVES These are just a few of our favorite things this month...

B@C in Abdoun’s Carrot Cake When it comes to good food — be it savories or sweets — Go’s always ready to celebrate it

nconventionally shaped, tall and cylindrical, and topped with white tangy frosting and grated spiced carrots, the carrot cake in B@C in Abdoun is not only delish, but gorgeous to look at too. The cake is moist, packed with flavor with just the right amount of sweetness, and goes beautifully with a hot cup of tea. A very generous portion, this sweet treat can easily be shared between two dining companions. The carrot-cake fan at Go, however, won’t share this scrumptious dessert since it’s one of the best ones she’s ever had the pleasure of tasting! So if you’ve got a sweet tooth that need satiating, find a spot at Books@ Café’s very cute little sister venue, grab a book, and indulge.

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your cakes, but suffer from glutenintolerance or celiac disease, B@C in Abdoun also serves up delish gluten-free cupcakes!

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Cups & Kilos

Omar Bin Ikrimah St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3036

Here at Go, we live on a constant stream of caffeine to make sure that we deliver the best possible magazine to you on time every month Every once in a while we treat ourselves to tasty coffee or tea creations from local brand Cups & Kilos. The best part of ordering from them is that we do it via Twitter!

Kitchen Crowd’s Mixes Whether you need some slick electro beats to pump up your workday or to get you amped for a great night out, check out Kitchen Crowd’s mixes on soundcloud.com/kitchencrowd. Local mix master Hasan Hijjawi is the brain behind these sets, releasing fresh mixes for all to listen to (free of charge!) on a regular basis. If you can’t get enough, “like” Kitchen Crowd on Facebook as well, and keep up-to-date with his daily activity.

J’Imagine’s Winter Camp This brilliant new spot for kids and parents is always innovating

If you’ve got young children and are looking for a new and interesting place to bring them to, then checking out J’Imagine is a must. Plus, right now, this wonderfully, whimsical sanctuary is holding a “Winter Camp” for kids between the ages of three and six. Sign your tots up for 80 JODs a week until 31 January and give them the chance to have some fun with art, drama, science, story time, and more. Adults can hang out at J’Imagine’s cozy café (equipped with free WiFi), while their little ones get creative with this play space’s well-trained staff. Once you see how cute and welcoming J’Imagine is, you’ll be wishing you could signup for the camp yourself! Princess Basma St., Abdoun, (06) 592 7883, www.j-imagine.com 16 | JAN. 2012

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It’s much quicker and direct to place an order using only 140 characters than talking on the phone! Plus, the likelihood of a misunderstood order is very slim when it’s sent in written format. So next time you’re in the mood for a latte, cappuccino, or chai, log on to Twitter and send your order to @cupsandkilos.

Twordering: To place an order for goods or services via Twitter!.

Head to Al Hussein Cultural Center in Ras Al Ain for a great night of live Arabic music! Call (06) 476 7221 for details and tickets.

Stop by Al Qasr Metropole Hotel to see Suzanne Saoub’s Facebook inspired art exhibition. Flip to p. 14 for details.

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Catch the much-anticipated Hollywood take on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at Grand Cinemas tonight! Flip to p. 86 for more local cinema releases.

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Learn a great new sport by signing up for a Lead Climbing Course at Climbat Amman. Flip to p. 44 to read all about it.

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Enjoy a casual Ladies Night at Café de Paris, Jabal Weibdeh each Wednesday night. Call (078) 654 4447 for details.

Head to Café des Artistes with your buddies for a cozy evening indoors accompanied by art, great snacks, and good company. Call (06) 463 8239 for details.

Make your way to Abdali and spend the day exploring Souk Al Jum’a for some guaranteed great finds and bargain deals! Flip to p. 28 to learn more.

Expand your knowledge and check out the TEDxYouth@Amman event today! Visit www.ted.com/ tedx/events/4469 for details.

Big fan of sushi? Swing by Oobé for their all-you-can-eat sushi brunch each Saturday! Call (079) 771 1177 for reservations.

Take in some art and history with the “Wasat Al Balad / Downtown” exhibition by Mohammed Al Shammarey at Jacaranda Images. Call (06) 464 4050 for details. Flip to p. 14 for more exhibits.

Enjoy a Hungry Hour meal from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Ren Chai and benefit from their 30% discount on your total bill! Call (06) 462 5777 for reservations.

Get active today by signing up for a day trip with Bike Rush! Flip to p. 46 to learn all about it.

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If you haven’t already explored Jordan’s eastern desert castles, take today to visit Qasr Al Hallabat. Flip to p. 58 to read more about it.

1st Country Conference @ Marriott Dead Sea. Call (05) 356 0400.

Get your friends together and head to Cantaloupe for dinner, their new menu is a musttry. Flip to p. 20 to read all about it.

To Go Do in January

Soak up some funky music with a night of amazing live jazz at Canvas each Tuesday. Call (06) 463 2211 for more.

Check out Dar Al Anda’s current exhibition “Maryam” by artist Mohammad Msier. Call (06) 462 9599 for details or visit www.daralanda.com.

Sun Mon Tues Wed 1 2 3 4 New Year’s Day!

Head to the Four Seasons Amman for a delish brunch. Call (06) 550 5555 for reservations.

If you’ve recovered from celebrating New Year’s, check out NeoDsqo @ Switch (51) for a night of dancing to great tunes! Call (077) 515 1515 for reservations.

Sign your kids up for J’Imagine’s awesome Winter Camp! Flip to p. 16 to read more about it.

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15 If you want to order in for dinner, try Deeritna Express; they’re offering a free grilled sandwich with any combo meal after 8:00pm! Call (06) 583 1119 to place your order.

Check out Bifrost Oven, Rainbow St., for their fun poetry slam night! Call (06) 464 1312 to find out more.

It’s halfway through the month, if you haven’t been following that resolution to be healthy then it’s time to start! Flip to p. 38 for professionals that can help you out.

One to add some good new music to your collection? Pick up a copy of the brand new Lana Del Rey album, Born 2 Die. Flip to p. 78 for more in music.

5th International Civil Engineering Conference @ Landmark Hotel. Visit www.jeaconf.org/JICEC5.

Got a Kindle? Then download the free book, The Burned Tower, today! Flip to p. 76 for more great reads this month.

22 23 24 Gong Xi Fa Cai Go-Getters! Today is the Chinese New Year, which means we’re welcoming in the Year of the Dragon!

Get your hands on the new Final Fantasy XIII-2 out today! Flip to p. 74 for more new video game releases.

Banking Technology Summit @ Sheraton Hotel. Visit www.bankingtechnologysummit.com.

29 30 Start the week off right and gather with good friends for a great cup of Italian coffee at the newly opened Caffe Strada. Flip to p. 18 for more fresh eateries.

* These dates are correct at the time of print. Please make sure to double check with the appropriate organizer(s) prior to each event in case any scheduling changes occur during the month.

Fresh Spots in amman Cantaloupe NutriMusic Center Go Cultural

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Fresh Off the Bat

ith every New Year comes promises made to oneself. Perhaps it’s a mission to adopt healthier eating habits or maybe it’s to venture out and try out new places Go checked out what’s fresh in town from that are not in your usual social Whatever your goal is for the new spots to old favorites in new locations routine. coming year, make sure to consider and places that offer fresh healthy grub these top spots…

Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

Salad House

hen looking for something fresh, crisp, and healthy to eat, it’s tough to beat a salad. But fear not, a salad doesn’t have to be boring. Au contraire, the salad bar at Salad House has a whopping 50 ingredients to choose from so go ahead and pile up your plate with crunchy veggies, fun toppings, and tangy dressings for a tailored-made meal. If you’re still hungry after tackling the salad bar, then take your pick from a choice of sandwiches, pastas, or pizzas. Silwad St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9399, www. facebook.com/SaladHouse Perfect for: a vegetarian diet

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following a strict vegetarian diet then be sure to check this spot out for the diverse veggie friendly menu for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner!

f you feel tired, lazy, and sluggish, one of the easiest ways to get a boost of energy is to increase your fruit intake for much needed antioxidants and vitamins. To do that, step into Fruit Salad and sample their plethora of fresh fruit smoothies or fruit salads. The endless fruit combos and fun toppings ensure that you’ll never get bored of trying to eat healthier — think bananas, kiwis, berries, avocados, pineapples, and so much more. Yum! Al Buhtun St., 2nd Circle, Jabal Amman, (079) 920 2040 Perfect for: a superfood diet

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The Good Book Shop

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Haleem Abu Rahmeh St., Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3939, www.facebook. com/TheGoodBookShop

ne of Amman’s most beloved bookstores and coffee shops has moved to a fresh new location. Just around the corner from where they used to be, The Good Book Shop still has the same great laid back vibe with a fantastic selection of books that you can enjoy while sipping on hot drinks prepared by their baristas and nibbling on their hearty snacks. Indulge in their Naughty Caramel Latte or Chocolate Mint Latte for a decadent pickme-up. Their outdoor seating area, dubbed the Afterwords Garden, must not be missed during the warmer months, plus they have free WiFi for their customers, making this a perfect spot to get some work done. Perfect for: a sugar rush diet

Maroo Korean

Caffè Strada

ove Italy, but don’t the café will be serving have the time or up one of the best finances for a visit? Italian artisanal coffees Not to worry, the fresh around, Attibassi, new Caffè Strada is boasting an ideal bringing a piece of blend that makes the Italy right to the heart perfect espresso. If of Amman. Located you need a little more just off of Rainbow St. than coffee, enjoy and opening very soon, one of their authentic Caffè Strada has gone panini sandwiches, through painstaking delicious salads, or details, including European desserts imported bricks and an made with imported iron storefront, to make Italian ingredients. Let the place authentically Caffé Strada help you Italian. Taking their sit back and enjoy La coffee very seriously, Dolce Vita. Perfect for: a Mediterranean diet

Kalamazoo Grill & Restaurant

Restaurant

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Deir Ghbar is a hidden gem called Maroo Korean Restaurant

15 Mohammad Rashid Ridha, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 0017, www.cstrada.com

Owned and operated by a Korean family, enjoy truly authentic dishes, traditionally prepared and presented. Think succulent beef BBQ, luscious noodles, warming soups, and of course the obligatory side dishes with spicy kimchi, plus loads more. Since everything is made from scratch at this awesome eaterie make sure to call up and reserve well in advance. Moh’d Amin Khlafat St., Deir Ghbar, (06) 592 5546

If you’re in the mood to indulge in some grilled meat, give freshly opened Kalamazoo Grill & Restaurant a try. Each of their 6 oz. burgers are made from a mixture of rib eye, top side, and fillet creating a flavorful, juicy, and tender patty. If you’re not in the mood for red meat however, not to worry, they have a great selection of grilled chicken sandwiches to tantalize your taste buds. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to ditch the bread all together and sink your teeth into more protein, then go for their grilled beef or lamb cuts served up with a choice of sauces and sides. Khair Al Din Al Ma’ani St., Dabouq, (06) 553 1353 Perfect for: a low-carb, high protein diet

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New Additions

Cantaloupe Gastro Pub may be an old fave among Amman’s residents, but the new additions to its menu give foodies another excuse to experience this eatery in a fresh new light

Rainbow St. 1st Circle, Jabal Amman (077) 773 3333 www.cantaloupe.jo

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mman’s favorite gastro-pub, Cantaloupe, has been an integral part of the local social scene for many years now and regulars flock to this place because they’ve grown accustomed to its delish food, attentive service, great vibe, and spectacular views. To keep things fresh and exciting, their inhouse culinary master, Chef Ihab, has included new additions to their already impressive menu. For an appetizing vegetarian option, the Orzo pasta with roasted vegetables and pine nuts Cantaloupe’s Best Sellers is a healthy, hearty, and very tasty Just a few of people’s choice. The Chef has also added fave dishes served up at two veal dishes to the menu. The this awesome eatery… Veal Milanese — a pan-fried veal - Spinach Dipper steak coated with Japanese panko - Asparagus Parmigiano - Indian Chicken Skewers breadcrumbs — is served with a - Thai Beef Salad fresh arugula, basil, and cherry - Mediterranean Crab tomato salad. Or you can opt for the Salad classic Veal Schnitzel accompanied - Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

by grilled mushrooms, French fries, and asparagus in a butter sauce. For the carnivores, Cantaloupe’s tomahawk steak is not to be missed. This lavish portion of a bone-in rib eye steak is juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection (according to each diner’s preference). The whopping 500g piece of meat comes with three sauces and a basket of crispy fries, so make sure that you’re hungry if you order this! To end your meal on a sweet note, Chef Ihab has included the popular dessert Crème Brûlée, and — in true Cantaloupe fashion — the portion is generous, so ask for at least two spoons for sharing should you want to indulge in this. Whether you’re a regular at Cantaloupe or not, work up an appetite, reserve a table, and give these new dishes a try for a fresh new spin on an old favorite.

Cantaloupe opens at noon, so why not give head there for lunch, for either business or pleasure, to enjoy the views during the day?

Visit www.MealAdvisors.com for more advice, menus, telephone numbers, special offers, maps, and news on Amman’s restaurants and cafés.

In light of “The Fresh Start Issue,” Go asked MealAdvisors.com to give us some advice about the new places that recently started fresh. Here is some advice from Amman’s foodies

The Ivy

Sufra Restaurant

“A really cool place to hang out at; everything I’ve had so far has been delicious. The Ivy Burger is fabulous, so is the Mushroom Provencal, and the bread served at the start is toasty nice! Great ambience, loved the décor and the cozy feel it exudes.”

“Went to Sufra with a bunch of friends a bit over a week ago and it was just great! The menu consisted of Jordanian traditional food rather than

Oobé

“I came here with my hubby craving burgers. We ended up ordering sushi, steak, and a burger. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented, and we were impressed with the ambiance and

Azkadenya “Almost everything I tried here was very, very good. I like the idea of food with a twist! Their Sweet & Sour Eggplant was excellent. It was the first time I try such a dish and I highly recommend it!” Advisor Advisor Leen

Advisor Advisor Hibz

the regional traditional dishes most of the other places serve.” Advisor RakanKhirfan

The Lettuce & The Fish

the decor. Thumbs up for the place!” “It’s not fine-dining but Advisor Advisor HalaA

the quality of the food is more important — very fresh sushi and kani salad, plus delicious grilled vegetable sandwich. It’s probably my favorite sushi place in town Advisor Miso right now!”

Kalamazoo Grill

Abou El Abed Al Hakawati

“What’s better than Champions League football and juicy, home style burgers? That’s exactly what you get at Kalamazoo. I ordered the Robin Island Chicken Burger whereas my friend ordered the Krischt Burger. I really enjoyed every bite of my sandwich.”

“The food was really fantastic! I just hope it remains that way always! Everything we had from mezzes to main dishes to desserts had a twist to it and tasted really fresh and delish.”

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Advisor Laurence

Only subscribed restaurants are listed in the above list of recommendations. All advice found on MealAdvisors.com reflect the opinions of real customers, not the management of MealAdvisors.com

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Music to My Ears Go checked out the kid-friendly, educational NutriMusic Center Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

f you’re out of fresh ideas on things to do with your children then the NutriMusic Center may be just what you’re looking for. Founders Jumana Bader (a childcare specialist) and Dana Bardakji (a nutritionist), run this facility that offers up a range of classes and activities for newborns, toddlers, and children, plus pre and early teens, moms and moms-to-be. Kindermusik, one of the many classes available at NutriMusic, is an educational system to encourage development through music and movement in young children, toddlers, and even infants. The theory goes that music education facilitates language, comprehension, reasoning, motor, social, and emotional skills, as well as creativity and a lifelong love of music. Not only will you bond with your child during the class with singing, musical instruments, and dancing, there are also tools

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provided to bring the Kindermusik experience to your home. Another great class on offer is children’s yoga for kids aged four to 14-years-old. Children who practice yoga can benefit from improved flexibility, strength, and coordination. Yoga also helps kids learn relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and promotes positivity. And for parents who want to instill in their children a healthy lifestyle from a young age, Fit Teens is worth looking into. This course is a combination of fitness and nutrition teachings. Aside from the kids, there are also plenty of options for soon-to-be and new moms like prenatal and postnatal yoga, Lamaze courses, childbirth education, and family nutrition. NutriMusic has also offers photography courses, cupcake decorating, and family photography services, so get in touch and help your kids learn great skills in 2012.

Brain Booster Studies have shown that having your baby listen to classical music can make their brains more structured for creative thinking and problem solving. So next time you want to sooth your tot, consider putting on some of these geniuses: - Mozart - Schubert - Bach - Brahms

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Follow @ NutriMusicAmman on Twitter for useful tips on nutrition, parenting, and babies!

Villa #13, Ramadi St., Um Uthaina (06) 551 9290 www.nutrimusic.net

Amman’s newest creative play space for children, J’imagine, also has a terrific assortment of toys, games, puzzles and magnetic books to keep the little ones entertained

Many of these wonderful items are made from wood and have fantasticly simple retro designs to them. Think wooden construction cubes, rocking horses, wooden trains, card games, wooden tea sets, and kitchen play sets. So next time you want to pick up something new for the playroom or need to purchase a birthday gift, head to J’imagine and pick up something from their selection.

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Princess Basma St., Abdoun, (06) 592 7883, www.j-imagine.com

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January’s Culture Shock Many complain that we don’t have much happening in Amman especially when it comes to film screenings. Well, they’re wrong! Go’s Mike V. Derderian gives us the lowdown on the screening and exhibitions going on this month

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with Mike V. Derderian Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

3 January Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation:* Part of its monthly Cinema Club activities this foundation organizes film screenings hosted by Film Critic Adnan Madanat. Al Kulliyah Al Elmiyah Al Eslamiyah St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3627, www. shoman.org *Screenings here start at 6:30pm.

Director: Stanley Kubrick Cast: Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden Duration: 95 min. Color: Black & White Genre: Political satire

A Separation (2011) 17 January

Asghar Farhadi/123 min/Persian with Arabic subtitles A married couple face a difficult decision: improve the life of their child by moving to another country or stay in Iran to look after a parent with Alzheimer.

Jacaranda Images:

Mohammad Al Shammarey expresses his love of Amman’s Balad in his upcoming exhibition “Wasat Al Balad/ Downtown” at Jacaranda. The idea of “Wasat Al Balad/Downtown” was conceived in Texas where Al Shammarey tried to rebuild his memories and document his fond memories in visual form. It will continue through to 17 February, 2012. Omar Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4050, www. jacarandaimages.com

Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation: How I Ended This Summer (2010)

Aleksey Popogrebskiy/ 130 min/Russian with Arabic subtitles Two men, Sergei and Pavel (Grigoriy Dobrygin), work at a meteorological station on an Arctic island. While Sergei is on a fishing trip, Pavel is told that Sergei’s family has been in an accident.

7 January Makan: Winter Films at Makan Journalist and Film Critic Yazan Ashqar, who is based in Amman and writes for the Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar, will be hosting film screenings at Makan. The film Meshes of the Lapis (1966) screenings that will be presented Afternoon (1943) James Whitney/10 min/ color/USA under “Form, Perception & Beauty: Maya Deren & Alexander Circles oscillate in and Hammid/14 min/black & A Selection from Experimental out in an array of colors; white/USA Cinema,” that start at 6:00 pm will the patterns become The film establishes an hypnotic and trance atmosphere saturated include the following films that will inducing. in paranoia and distrust; reflect the techniques, artistry, and lovers turn into killers philosophy used in making them. with the presence of Nadeem Al Mallah St., Jabal Weibdeh, a mysterious hooded figure. (06) 463 1969, www.makanhouse.net 24 | JAN. 2012

The Dante Quartet (1987)

Stan Brakhage/6 min/ color/silent/ USA This hand-painted work, six years in the making demonstrates the earthly conditions of Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is Kubrick at his best as a satirist. Whereas the 1987 Full Metal Jacket condemned the process with which American soldiers are manufactured, in this dark comedy starring Peter Sellers Kubrick condemns the hysteria and paranoia that power hungry politicians and their war dogs wield. Mixed war signals and communiqués between Americans and Russians turn the world upside down for people in power in both countries. Back in America mad politicians and madder military men are trying to determine if starting a nuclear war with Russia is the best plan of action. The fine line between madness and logic — thanks to characters like Dr. Strangelove that border on psychosis — is so blurred that you begin to realize that this is probably how all commanders in war rooms act before a nuclear crisis. You have to watch it to believe the insanity of this movie that perfectly captures Cold War paranoia that in a way mirrors the world of today and all the madness that comes with it! If you can’t catch the Shoman screening of Dr. Strangelove, swing by the Royal Film Commission (#5 Omar Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman) and get it from their vast film library! Call (06) 464 2266 or visit www.rfc.jo.

10 January Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation:

25 January Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation:

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

Stanley Kubrick/95 min/English with Arabic subtitles An unhinged United States Air Force general orders a first strike nuclear attack on the Soviet Union. Kubrick’s satire follows the President of the United States, his advisors and the officers as they try to recall the bombers to prevent a nuclear apocalypse.

Luis Buñuel/102 min/French with Arabic subtitles This Buñuel film offers a surreal, plotless series of dreams centered around six middle-class people and their consistently interrupted attempts to have a meal together.

The Heart of the World (2000)

Guy Maddin/6 min/ black & white/Canada Two brothers, mortician Nikolai and actor Osip, both love the scientist, Anna, who discovers that the world is in danger. In order to save it, she must choose between the brothers.

The General Returns from One Place to Another (2006) Michael Robinson/11 min/color/USA Incorporating a nihilistic monologue from a play by Frank O’Hara, the film tries to draw an uneasy balance between the romantic and the horrid through the beautiful.

Black and White Trypps Number Three (2007)

Ben Russell/12 min/ color/USA The third part in a series dealing with naturallyderived psychedelia, shot during a performance by Lightning Bolt, this film documents an audience’s transformation.

A Touch (2008)

Barbara Meter/13 min/ color/Netherlands, United Kingdom A collage of landscapes, weather and shadows that deals with time and memory.

False Aging (2008)

Lewis Klahr/15 min/ color/USA In this 15-minute stopmotion collage, animated figures from magazine clips, stamps, and other things come alive to portray a surreal and haunting journey of time lost.

A Letter to Uncle Boonmee (2009)

Apichatpong Weerasethakul/17 min/ Thailand, Germany, United Kingdom On the site of the1965 battle in Nabua, Thailand, three soldiers are digging, unclear whether they are exhuming or burying something. JAN. 2012 | 25

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Belmondo Café, Mecca St., (06) 553 3021 Berto Café, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 9552 Bianca Café, Ahmad Fawazi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5234 Jafra Café, Prince Mohammed St., Downtown, (06) 462 2551, www.jafragroup.com Kashmir & Al Argeeleh, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 9520, kashmirargeelah.com Khuttar Café, Irbid St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9099 Lemon Shisha Bistro, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9371 Macho Picho, Kurdi Center, Fawzi Al Mughrabi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 6989, www. machopicho.com Mijana Restaurant & Café, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 462 0744 Tche Tche Café, Abu Taweeleh Plaza, Mecca St., (06) 588 5837, www.tchetchecafe.com Zoka Café, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6777

Cafés

Babiche, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 592 8613, www.babiche.jo Books@Café, Omar Ibn Il Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 0457, www. booksatcafe.com Café Des Artistes, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman (0) 79 657 5184 Caribou Coffee, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 1478, www.cariboucoffee.com Cilantro Café, Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5009, www.cilantro-cafe.com

Turtle Green Tea Bar, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4813 Wild Jordan, Othman bin Afan St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3542, www. wildjordancafe.com

Cinemas

Cinema City, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 551 8611, www.meccamall.jo Cine Le Royal, Le Royal Hotel Amman, Zahran St., (06) 460 3022, www. leroyalamman.com Grand Cinemas, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 8808, www.grandcinemas.com Grand Cinemas, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 461 3260, www.grandcinemas.com Prime Cinemas, Al Baraka Mall, Sa'eed Al Mufti St., (06) 585 8500, www.prime.jo Rainbow Theatre, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 798 228 830

Museums

Children’s Museum Jordan, Al Hussein Public Parks, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.jo Darat Al-Funun (Shoman Foundation), Jabal Al Weibdeh, (06) 464 3252, www. daratalfunun.org Islamic Museum, Suleiman Al Nabulsi St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 567 2155 Jordan Archeological Museum, Citadel, Jabal Al Qala'a, (06) 463 8795 Jordan Folklore Museum, Roman Theatre Complex, Jabal Al Ashrafiyeh, (06) 465 1742 Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Hosni Fareez St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 0128, www.nationalgallery.org Royal Automobile Museum, Al Hussein Public Parks, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1392, www.royalautomuseum.jo

Cioconut Lounge, Al Sha’ab Street, Dabouq, (06) 541 2484 Chez Hilda, Ali Nasouh Al-Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 4808, www.chezhilda.com Nightlife Costa Café, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., 51 (Switch), Abdallah Bin Salama St., Jabal (06) 585 9694 Amman, (0) 77 515 1515 Crumz, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, Amigo Pub, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, (06) 592 0102, www.goodharvest.com.jo Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3001, www. Cups & Kilos, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal amigopub-jo.com Amman, (06) 4649345 Beerkeller, Le Royal, Zahran St., The Deli Café, Intercontinental 3rd Circle, (06) 460 3000, www. Amman Hotel, Islamic College St., leroyalamman.com O K T N D O E Adjoined W Cantaloupe Gastro Pub, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, E N www.ichotelsgroup.com 10 Rainbow Street, 1st to Kalamazoo in Flavours, Abdoun Mall, Saed Circle, Jabal Amman, Dabouq is a sister Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun (0) 77 773 3333, www. outlet called Dough. (06) 593 0100 cantaloupe.jo This is the perfect place Ghraoui Chocolatier, Chesters, Le Royal for those with a penchant Zahran St., Jabal Amman, for desserts and pastries. Hotel, Zahran Street, (06) 592 0366, www. Plus, they’ve got an 3rd Circle, Jabal array of coffee ghraouichocolate.com Amman, (06) 460 3000, drinks too! Gloria Jeans Coffees, Al www.leroyalamman.com Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Circle 3 Lounge, 3rd Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 592 5715, www. Jabal Amman, (0) 79 540 3540 gloriajeans.com Cube, Shepherd Hotel, Said Bin The Grand Deli Café, Grand Hyatt Amman, Hareth St., Jabal Amman, (0) 79 985 5955 Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 Dubliners, Comfort Hotel Suites, Ali Nahuh 1234, amman.grand.hyatt.com Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 2848, www. Java U, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, dublinersjordan.com (06) 592 5726, www.java-u.com Flow, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (0) La Mirabelle, off of Saed Abdo Shamout 79 978 7777 St., Abdoun, (06) 565 6026, www. La Calle, 10 Rainbow Street, 1st Circle, Jabal zalatimosweets.com Amman, (0) 77 726 6928 Mokador Castellari, Saed Abdo Shamout Las Tapas, Qiss Bin Sa'edah St., 3rd Circle, St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4533, www.mokador- Jabal Amman, (06) 461 5061, www. jo.com bonitamman.com Paul, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 The Library Lounge & Cigar Bar, Marriot 2760, www.paul-international.com Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 Second Cup, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., 7607, www.thelibrary.marriott-amman.com Abdoun, (06) 556 0691, www.secondcup.com The Lounge, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Segafredo Zanetti, off of Saed Abdo Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6526, www. 1433, www.amman.grand.hyatt.com segafredo.it Murphy’s House of Rock, Red Rose Hotel, Sofa Lounge, Zain Abdoun Complex, Al Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (0)77 716 5008 Umaween St., Abdoun, (06) 593 0160 Queen Vics, Ali Nahuh Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, Starbucks Coffee, Prince Hashem St., (06) 586 4426 Abdoun (06) 592 1005, www.starbucks.com Square Bar, Four Seasons, 5th Circle, Jabal

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Amman, (06) 550 5555, www.fourseasons.com Time Out Sports Bar, Kempinski Hotel, Shmesani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski. com/amman Rovers Return, Abed Al Raheem Al Hajj Mohammad, Sweifieh, (06) 581 4844, www. roversreturnjordan.com Saluté & Beer Garden, Abdul Qader Koshak St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www. jorest.com Shaman, Deir Ghbar, (0) 77 722 7888

Restaurants

282 Steak and Lounge, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www.starwoodhotels.com 32 North, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, amman.grand.hyatt.com Applebee’s, Mecca St., (06) 554 0016, www. applebees.com Asia, Four Seasons Amman, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www. fourseasons.com Benihana, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www. starwoodhotels.com Bistro One, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 7890, www. bistroone-jo.com Blue Fig, Al-Ameer Hashem Bin Al-Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 592 8800, www.bluefig.com La Bruschetta, off of Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 1513 Bourj Al Hamam, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com Bunzy Buns, off of Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 7172, www. bunzybuns.com Canvas, Muntazah Circle, Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 2211 Casereccio Restaurant, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 4773 Casper & Gambini’s, Mazen Sido AlKurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2600, www. casperandgambinis.com Centro Brasserie, Queen Nour St., 4th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1020 Champions, Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607 Chili’s, Mecca St., (06) 554 5540, www. chilis.com China Town, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www. starwoodhotels.com Cinco De Mayo, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com La Cucina Ristorante, Princess Alya Bint

Listings Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 3355 Deir El Qamar, Sa’ed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4666, www. deirelqamarrestaurant.com Diwan Al Sultan Ibrahim, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina (06) 551 7383, oceanhotel.com.jo Diwan Shahraya, Le Royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, (06) 460 3000, www.leroyalamman. com Enzo, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www. starwoodhotels.com EVOO, Sheraton Al Nabil Hotel & Towers, Al Urdon St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 593 4111 Fakhr El-Din, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1789, www.fakhreldin.com Fuddruckers, Mecca St., (06) 554 0015, www.fuddruckers.com Grappa, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www.jorest.com Haret Jdoudna, Talal St., Madaba, (05) 324 8650, www.haretjdoudna.com L’Incontro, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, www.grand.hyatt.com Indochine, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, www.grand.hyatt.com Indu, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www. ichotelsgroup.com Lenôtre, Salwa Bashouty St., Abdoun. (06) 593 9113, www.letnotre.fr Levant Restaurant, Al Mutanabbi St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 8948, www.levantjo.com The Living Room, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5998, www.romero-jordan.com La Maison Vert, Abed Al Hameed Bades, Shmeisani, (06) 568 5746 Al Mukhtar, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www. starwoodhotels.com Ne:Bo, Mount Nebo, Madaba, (0) 77 771 2224 Noodasia, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 6999 Ren Chai, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 5777, www.renchai.com Romero, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4227, www.romerojordan.com Tannoureen, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 5987, www.tannoureen.net Tony Roma’s, Mecca St., (06) 556 0608, www.tonyromas.com Trader Vic’s, The Regency Palace Hotel, Queen Alia Street, Shmesani, (06) 560 7000, www.tradervics.com Trattoria, AlQasr Metropole Hotel, Arroub St., Shmeisani, (06) 562 0528 Whispers, Abdul Rahman Alawi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1850 Wox, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2921, www.wox-chinese.com Yoshi, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, 06 464 0903, http://www.atico-jo.com/ yoshi.htm Zaatar w Zeit, Mecca St., (06) 552 9291, www.zaatarwzeit.net

Theaters

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Alpha International, (06) 581 3300 Hijazi, (02) 710 1760 Taxi Al Mumayaz, (06) 579 9999

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January is the perfect time to adopt a new look, so Go’s Brandon Barron checked out Abdali’s Friday market for some original ideas Images by: Claire Collins and bargain deals

mman is bursting at the seams with malls, each one a cocoon of controlled temperature, attentive store employees, and myriad dining options. But there are times that the instinct of the hunt kicks in for the shopper, the hunt for outrageous, rock-bottom deals. Without a doubt, there is no better a place for such finds than Souk Jum’a (literally, “Friday Market”). Each weekend (from Thursday night though to late on Friday), the old Abdali bus station is transformed into a sprawling bazaar of used clothing shipped in bulk from the United States and Europe. If you’re one who is wary of buying pre-worn clothing, a visit to Souk Jum’a will quickly change your mind. Sure, it’s dirty, obnoxious, and confusing, but just about any brand of clothing can be found, including American and European brands that haven’t yet reached Jordanian malls, like Hollister, Old Navy, C&A, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Haggling is quite commonplace, but it’s almost unnecessary with prices like 3 JOD for a pair of Levi’s 501s, 2 JOD for an H&M blouse, and 1 JOD for an Old Navy hoodie. The market is no “hidden gem,” though. The souk is frequented by thousand of Ammanites from all walks of life, so the best time to go is early. Regardless of when you go, though, you’re guaranteed to have a unique experience that Amman’s malls just can’t offer.

Keepin’ it Real in Amman 1. Eat at Hashem Amman’s oldest restaurant, located downtown, has been making great mezzes for over half a century. The cost of hummus, foul, falafel, and mint tea is about the same as a tip in most restaurants. 2. Ride a Servees Think of them as car-sized busses. Serveeses are a cheap, fun way to get through the main arteries of the city, but you have to find out their locations and routes by word of mouth. 3. Support Jordan’s Infrastructure Classy boutiques featuring Jordanian craftsmanship and NGO stores make shopping good for more than just the shopper. Pick up something at the Wild Jordan store in Jabal Amman to help maintain the Kingdom’s natural beauty, or swing by Silsal Ceramics support Jordan’s art community.

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to sleep in on Fridays, you can find comparable deals at the shops near the Balad’s Italian Hospital any day of the week.

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Buying into 2012 Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal scoped out some of Amman’s juiciest stores for you shopaholics out there to get your shop on at this New Year Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

ne of the best things about the New Year is starting fresh. Of course, you’re going to need a few — let’s say — tools, to do so. And since Amman has sprouted some new and very cool stores, you’re just a few shops away from being fully equipped. From funky gadgets, beautiful accessories, and green inspirations, to creative twists on scarves and aromas that take you out of this world, it can all get a little overwhelming. But don’t worry, We’re here to help make it easy by pointing out exactly where you need to go...

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f funky gadgets and hilarious knick-knacks are your thing, then Gizmoz is one place you have to check out. This novelty store is sure to keep you lingering for hours, their creative designs capturing the geek inside of you. Not only that, for you bikers out there, Gizmoz is the place to find those wacky biker accessories, or even custom make a mini bike! From hip headphones and knuckle-ring mugs to electric skateboards and funny board games, Gizmoz is definitely one different shop.

Al Batool Center, Ahmad Al Arousy St, Abdoun, (079) 686 1247, gizmoz. yolasite.com My favorite piece: The Blood Bath Shower Curtain!

Wick Candle Emporium

ho knew candle design could be so intricate? In glass, nickel, tin, ceramic, or copper containers, and boasting soft flowery or spicy wood fragrances, they weren’t joking when they said candles can be intoxicating. These candles are as fun to look at, as they are to smell. Made with natural soy and botanical wax, as well as essential oils, Wick’s candles burn slow so you can enjoy their ambience for a long time to come. Check out a range of their products at B@C in Abdoun and enjoy their funny names, tantalizing aromas, and funky designs! www.facebook.com/wickemporium, twitter.com/wickemporium My favorite piece: Their hilariously titled collection, “A Scent of Scandal.”

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his elegantly designed modern jewelry haven — opened by Ghadeer Taher and Joumana Jallad — has brought designer pieces of jewelry from all over the world right here to our lovely Amman. From funky bracelets to beautiful chic necklaces, these one-of-a-kind pieces make the perfect addition to that special outfit. Whether you’re looking for that simple accessory or a lifetime piece, get lost in the world of Stone. Farah Center, 14 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 7454 My favorite piece: A elegant heartshaped crystal bracelet.

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hat better way to pay homage to your heritage, while still being relevant and fashionable? ZeeDee is made up of Zein Saket and Dima Shaka’a, who have put a new twist to an old friend, the reliable scarf. Incorporating lyrics from Arab musicians, dangling arabesque pendants reminiscent of old Jerusalem, and popping color into your otherwise winterhued wardrobe, ZeeDee’s creations truly top off an outfit. This metal and cloth combo also makes the perfect gift! Look for their Facebook page “ZeeDee,” or email ZeeDee39@gmail.com My favorite piece: Their bright yellow printed scarf!

othing says fresh quite like newly cut flowers or a luscious green plant. At Shams Garden, you can find a great assortment of flowers and plants presented in your choice of handmade ceramic pots, glassware, or baskets. Aside from what they offer in their boutique, they also have floral delivery services so you can arrange to have fresh flowers delivered to you on a regular basis. Or opt for their landscaping services to create a green space tailored to your taste. And finally, should you be hosting an event or a wedding, Shams Garden can work with you every step of the way to make sure you get just the right floral arrangements. Fawizi Kawiqji St., Abdoun, 5933457, www. shamsgarden.com My favorite piece: A glass encased centerpiece.

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New Life What’s a fresher start than a newborn? If you need to prepare your new arrival’s special room, Go checked out the best spots in town to find all the gear

ith a new addition to the family comes new shopping requirements from furniture to strollers, car seats, bottles, décor, clothes, and much, much more. It can seem like an overwhelming list of things you need, but if you arm yourself with a check list, recruit some family and friends to help, and head to these places, you’ll create that cute cozy space in no time. And don’t forget to have fun with it too!

Abdeen Home & Baby

Mazaya Gallery

Boasting an extensive range of furniture, strollers, car seats, and accessories such as monitors, bottle sterilizers, and pacifiers, this baby-goods emporium is perfect for soon-to-be moms. And don’t miss out on the cutest hat and mitten sets available in a variety of colors and designs too! Mazaya Gallery carries notable baby brands such as Micuna, Avent, Bugaboo, and plenty others guaranteeing only the best for your precious little one. Sharif Nasser bin Jamil St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 553 4585, www.mazayagallery.com

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There’s nothing more important than keeping your newborn healthy and safe. Cocobelle has an assortment of kits and gadgets to help you do just that. Baby bath cradles, pacifier thermometers, medicator pacifiers, nursery medical kits, snuggle soft cushions to secure babies into their car seats, and fresh food feeders shaped like pacifiers. In addition to all this, they also have a fantastic range of developmental toys for kids of all ages from brands such as HABA, Melissa & Doug, Sassy, Tiny Love, Tatiri, and Bruder. 134 Queen Rania Al Abdullah St., (06) 516 7637, www.facebook.com/ cocobellejo

Being the official agent for baby brand Graco, Abdeen Home & Baby carries many impressive products. Graco’s travel systems include pieces that can double up as either strollers or car seats for increased practicality and flexibility, which is always welcomed by moms. What’s more, their travel cots feature an all-in-one, easy to use system boasting a bassinet, changing table, and play yard — topped with vibration and music options. They also have swings and soothers that include audio and vibration modes to calm even the fussiest of babies. Yacob Mumar St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 6940, www. gracobaby.com

Hana’s Kids Furniture

If you need to add the final décor touches to your baby’s room, head down to Hana’s Kids Furniture. Think chandeliers, lamps, frames, wall décors, storage bins, and stuffed animals with plenty of different motifs. If you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, fear not as they also offer decorating services to help you through creating the perfect space for your bundle of joy. Saleh Al Smadi St., 7th Circle, (079) 727 0353, www.hanaskids.com

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January Shopping News

Hip Hoodies Keep warm and snuggly this winter with Jo Bedu’s awesome new hoodies

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heck out their collection, which includes a revamped look of their popular “I Survived Mansaf” design, their funky and colorful “Do it the Urduni Way” design, and their hilarious take on Angry Birds, plus many more of your Jo Bedu faves. These quality sweaters are only available during the winter and cost 25 JOD, so pick one up quick before it’s too late!

Nixon’s Ceramic Collection is connecting world-class design to everyday lives

To see the collection for yourself, visit www.Jo-Bedu.com or find their store at Al Baouniyyeh St., Jabal Weibdeh. Call (06) 461 8144 for more information.

Sport & Style

olkswagen Jordan, represented by Nuqul Automotive, announces the arrival of the new Tiguan SUV, which offers top equipment lines that deliver superior dynamic performance, and more stylistic precision. A car suitable for both families and individuals, it also comes equipped with a number of innovative on-board systems like the DCC adaptive chassis control, Dynamic Light Assist, Fatigue Detection, Park Assist, Park Pilot with visual display, Rear Assist, and XDS electronic differential lock.

Do the ChaCha The HTC ChaCha phone, aimed at Facebook users, is now available from Zain Jordan!

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To see the car yourself, or to give it a test drive, head to the Volkswagen showroom on Saleh Al Smadi St., Al Sahel or call (06) 580 3922.

Tiguan is the only SUV in its class that is available in three lines: “Sport & Style,” “Trend & Fun,” and “Track & Style” (a model designed for offroad activities)!

The smartphone is offered free with a 12- or 24-month contract to Zain Smart Unlimited. With other plans, the price ranges from 15 JOD to 180 JOD. Plus, Zain is offering 12 or 24 monthly installments on any purchase of a mobile phone, laptop, or tablet. Visit www.zain.jo for more.

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Boasting striking custom built, Swiss Made, ceramic watches, Nixon’s new collection is a mustown for the adventurer with discerning taste. Including the Ceramic 51-30, the Ceramic 42-20, and the Ceramic Player, this collection has an automatic mechanical movement, sweeping seconds, 25 jewels, and a sapphire crystal. These beautifully crafted timepieces would compliment any look and lifestyle. To check them out for yourself, swing by Time Center (Princess Taghrid Moh’d St., Sweifieh) or call (06) 581 7575 for more information.

Shop Til You Drop

Spinneys, the premier retail chain in the Middle East, has officially opened its first branch in Jordan’s TAJ Lifestyle Customers who seek an outstanding shopping experience, high quality products, and superior service with highly competitive prices will be delighted with what Spinneys has to offer. This venue promises to be a shopping haven for more than 1 million customers annually. Plus, as it has dedicated a section to serve “meals to go” and a fresh salad bar making working life easier and more practical, Spinneys accommodates the modern lifestyle. Swing by TAJ Lifestyle, Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun to shop your heart out at Spinneys today!

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Western Union and MasterCard are simplifying the transfer of money for consumers by making their electronic payment networks interoperable. Those using Western Union for money transfer services will be able to arrange for a money transfer to go directly to an eligible MasterCard. Senders will be able to pay for money transfers using a card or account backed by the MasterCard brand and move funds through a participating Western Union branch. 34 | JAN. 2012

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962 Jordan, Al Salalem Building, Prince Mohammed St., 3rd Circle, (06) 464 7134, www.962jordan.com ABC Dept. Stores, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 582 5191 Adidas Originals, Al Wakalat St., (06) 581 6034, www.adidas.com Aizone, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 37 24, www.ashti.com Avanti, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3305, www.impac.com.jo BCBG/MAXAZRIA, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 4620312, www.bcbg.com Bhs, Cozmo Center, Al Sahel Ave., 7th Circle, (06) 551 0240, www.bhs.com Biba Boutique, Kurdi Complex, Fawzi Al Mughrabi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0405 Boss, Al Khair Building, Sharif Naser bin Jamil St., (06) 569 2595, www.boss.com Canali, Zara Center, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3304, www.canali.com Champions Sportswear, Abdoun Circle, (06) 592 1065 Cortefiel, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 588 5835, www.cortefiel.com Ermenegildo Zegna, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3305 www.zegna.com Etam, Wakalat St., Sweifieh (06) 582 8696, www.etam.com Gap, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 5408, www.gap.com Jo Bedu, Baouniyyeh St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 461 8144, www.jo-bedu.com Karen Millen, Fountain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3952, www.karenmillen.com Fiordelli, Le Royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, (06) 460 3000, www.fiordelli.com Forever 21, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 553 7231, www.forever21.com Kenny, #18 Astra Building, Islamic College St., (06) 461 0100, www.kennyboutique.com Lavin, Al Khair Building, Sharif Naser bin Jamil St., (06) 566 2444, www.lavin.com Levis, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 2641, www.levis.com Mango, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 1349, www.mango.com Massimo Dutti, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 8227, www.massimodutti.com Maxmara, Building No. 30, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 0601, www.maxmara.com Monsoon, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 0526, www.monsoon.co.uk Promod, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2783, www.promod.com Reebok, City Mal, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 9178, www.reebok.com Scruples, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 3490 Sposebella, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 3538 Stradivarius, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3386, www.stradivarius.com United Colors of Benetton, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 551 7053, www.benetton.com Via Condotti, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0022 Vibes, Nakhwa Center, Zein Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 593 0149 Zara, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2776, www.zara.com Zay, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 8818

Appliances & Electronics

AEG, Mecca St., (06) 552 7640, www.aeg. com, www.al-kattan.com Bang & Olufsen, Thaqafa St., Shmesani, (06) 562 7317, www.bangolufsen.com Blinx, Avenue Mall, Sweifieh, (06) 585 2543, www.blinx.jo Bose, Fountain Plaza, Abdel Rahim HajMohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 9404, www.bose.com Canon, Princess Bassma St., Wadi Abdoun, (06) 520 0920, www.canon-me.com E-Mart Electronics, Sameh Mall, Madina Al Munawarah St., (06) 550 5500 Golden Mobile, King Abdullah II Ibn Hussein St., (06) 586 3369, www.goldenmobile.com.jo Isystems, Foutain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj36 | JAN. 2012

Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 9504 LG, Mecca St., (06) 556 0626, www.lg.com Mabco, King Abdullah II St., (06) 580 5580, www.mabco.com.jo Multi Vision, Madina Al Munawarah St., (06) 554 2902 Panasonic, Mecca St., (06) 582 6042, www. panasonic.com PC Zone, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 556 1766, www.pczonejo.com Philips, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 420 1915, www.philips.com Samsung, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 9545, www.samsung.com Siemens, Mecca St., (06) 582 3466, www. siemens.com Smart Buy, Al Sahel Avenue, 7th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 580 9999 Sony, Abdula Hamid Sharaf St., Shmesani, (06) 567 8944, www.sony.com Tele Link, Abu Al-Suod Building, Abdel Hameed Sharaf St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7744, www.telelink.com.jo Universal Kitchen, Building No. 250, Mecca St., (06) 553 0200, www.uniersal-kitchen.com

Shop Listings

Tender Loving Corn, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 7667 Turkish Delight, Yacoub St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 6980 Zalatimo, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 6806

Florists & Plant Shops

Alissar Flowers, Mazen Seedo Al Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 531 0556, www.alissarflowers.com Golzar Flowers, 7th Circle, (06) 585 5932 Bloomz of Heaven, King Abdullah II St., (06) 553 1001 Lily, Zain Abdoun Commercial Complex, Abdoun, (06) 5923620 Orchids, Um Uthaina, (06) 551 9881

Furniture & Home Accessories

Armani Casa, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 569 3031, www.armani.com Co + Co, Mecca St., (06) 553 0648 Badr Adduja, Abu Tamman St., 2nd Circle, (06) 465 0470, www.badr-adduja.com.jo Bashiti Hardware, T’la Al Ali, (06) 535 0009, www.bashitistores.com Casa Bella, Kurdi Compound, Abdoun, (06) 592 4351 Art Galleries 4 Walls, Sheraton Amman Hotel, Zahran St., Elite Furniture, Mecca St., (06) 586 5557, www.elite.jo Jabal Amman, (06) 592 0902 Home and Garden, Queen Zain Il Sharaf St., Broadway Gallery, Salah Toukan St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4858, www. Sweifieh, (06) 581 0280, www.broadwayhomeandgardenjordan.com gallery.com Home and Home,Wakalat Dar Al-Adna, Dhirar Bin Al-Azwar St., Sweifieh, (06) St., Jabal Al Weibdah, (06) 462 If you’re 586 2622, www. 9599, www.daralanda.com looking for cool, homeandhome. Foresight Art Gallery, Ibn Al casual clothing make com.jo Roumi Street, Um Uthaina. your way to American Home Center, (06) 556 0080, www. Eagle Outfitters in TAJ Mecca Mall, (06) foresightartgallery.com Lifestyle. This store, for 554 1711, www. Jacaranda Images, Omar both him and her, offers homecentre.net Bin Al Khattah St., 1st Circle, everything from In-Design, Mecca Jabal Amman, (06) 464 tops to pants to St., (06) 586 3475, 4050, www.jacarandaimages. accessories! www.indesign-jo.com com Istikbal, Mecca St., (06) Karim Gallery, Wadi Saqra St., 552 8327, www.istikbal.jo (06) 461 7585, www.karimgallery. The Linen Closet, Hassan com Barkawi St., North Abdoun, (06) 593 Love On A Bike, Mu’thaa Bin Jabal St., 1st 4504 Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 4288, www. The One, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra, (06) 462 loveonabike.com Nabad Art Gallery, Uthman Bin Affan St., 1st 0305, www.theone.com Rattan House, Ghosheh St, (06) 402 0789, Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5084, www. www.rattan-house.com nabadartgallery.com Orient Gallery, Issam Ajlouni St., Shmesani, Rocca, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Waha Circle, T’la Al Ali, (06) 569 0016, www.kayyali-rocca.com (06) 568 1303, www.orientgallery.net Zara Home, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) Orfali Art Gallery, Kufa St., Um Uthaina, 550 2779, www.zara.com (06) 5526932, www.orfali.net The Studio, Prince Mohammed St., Bldg. 89, Zone Furniture, King Abdullah II St., (06) 535 9173, www.zonefurniture.co.uk Downtown, (06) 464 6367, www.thestudio-jo.com Handbags & Shoes Zara Gallery, Grand Hyatt Amman, 3rd Circle, Aennis Eunis, Sa’ad Shammout St., Abdoun, (06) 465 1433, www.zaragallery.org www.aenniseunis.com Aigner, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 552 4868, Books, movies, & Music www.aigner.com The Good Book Shop, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Aldo, Hamra St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3972, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3939 www.aldo.com Jordan Book Center, Queen Rania Al Abdallah Bally, Fountain Plaza, Abdel Rahim HajSt., Al-Jubeiha, (06) 515 1882, www. Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 2350, jordanbookcenter.com www.bally.com Philadelphia Book Gallery, Al-Shahid Wasfi Chic Boutique, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (06) 551 5861, www. pbgjordan.com Prime Bookstore, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 1204 Prime Megastore, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 556 0313, www.primemegastore.com Readers, Cozmo Center, Al Sahel Ave., 7th Circle, (06) 582 8488 Virgin Megastore, City Mall, Al Madinah Al-Tybieh St., (06) 5502787, www. virginmegastore.me

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Edibles

Bateel, Kurdi Center, Abdoun, (06) 593 4431, www.bateel.ae Jeff De Bruges, Cairo St., Abdoun, (06) 590 3346, www.jeff-de-bruges.com Jelly Belly, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 6531, www.jellybelly.com Patchi, Sweifieh, (06) 586 4907, www.patchi.com Sugar Daddy’s, Kurdi Center, Abdoun, (06) 593 3032

St., Sweifieh, (06) 300 5000 Clarks, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 5054, www.clarks.com Geox, City Mall, King Abudllah II St., (06) 582 1727, www.geox.com Givenchy, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 2077, www.givenchy.com Kipling, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 4338 Longcamp, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 8998 Nine West, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 1466, www.ninewest.com Scholl, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (0) 79 533 5000, www.scholl.com Via Uno, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 5191

Jewelry & Watches

Abu-Shakra, Al Bayer Building, 8th Circle, Al Bayader Wadi Il Seer, (06) 581 7173, www. abushakra.com Bulgari, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 0319 Imseeh Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 1120, www.imseehjewelry.com Jabasini Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 585 9486, www.jabasinijewellery.com Karnig, 6th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 541 1423, www.karnigcompanyltd.rolexdealers.com Kayali Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 5726, www.kayalijewelry.com Kurdi Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 0101 Mouawad Jewelry, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 556 3891, www. mouawad.com Over the Rainbow, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3248, www. otrainbow.com Shiraz Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 8951, www.shirazjewels.com Swatch, Sweifieh, (06) 585 6678, www. swatch.com Time Center, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 2216, www.timecenter.jo

Kids

Hamleys, Al-Hjaz Building, Mecca St. (06) 551 5020, www.hamleys.com Mothercare, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 6934, www.mothercare.com Tot Care, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 556 0724, www.mytotcare.com

Malls

Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 580 8888, www.albarakamall.com Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 552 7932, www. meccamall.jo City Mall, Al Madinah Al-Tybieh St., (06) 586 8500, www.citymall.jo Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 463 7315

Perfume & Cosmetics

ABC Dept. Stores, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 582 5191 Abu Shakra, Abdoun Mall, Umaween St., Abdoun, (06) 592 8060 The Body Shop, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 9258, www.thebodyshop.com Crab Tree & Evelyn, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 581 8286 Faces, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 6213, www.faces-me.com MAC, City Mall, Al Madinah Al-Tybieh St., (06) 550 2824, www.maccosmetics.com Rivage, Al Hamra St., Sweifieh, (06) 562 1767, www.rivageline.com The Soap House, Yousef Asfour St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3953 Vavavoom, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2826

Supermarkets

Carrefour, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 5800, www.carrefour.com Cozmo, Al Sahel Avenue, 7th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 551 0240, www.cozmocentre.com Miles, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 3444 Safeway, 7th Circle, (06) 568 5311, www. safeway.com.jo

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HEALTHY Clinics

Jordan German Dental Implant Center, Dr. Na’el Abazza, 5th Circle, Al Jumean Mecca St., (06) 582 3345, www.JGDCBuilding (06) 593 4425 dental.com Dr. Midhat Abdelmalik, Dr. Moh’d Al Jumeira Dental Clinics, Madina Munawara Basheer St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 9814, St., (06) 556 3710 www.derma-jo.info Al Khalidi Specilized Dental Center, Bin Dr. Haytham Abdul Hadi, Ameer Hamza St., Khaldoun St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4281, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 0040 www.kmc.jo Dr. Ibrahim Abu Ata, Al Khaldi St., Al Khaldi, Al Massi Dental Implant Center, Queen (06) 463 0333, Rania St., (06) 535 0669 Dr. Amr Amr, Al Bader Medical Center, 5th Dr. Ibrahim Nashashibi Dental Center, 7th Circle, (06) 592 1101 Circle, (06) 581 2393 Dr. Mohammad Al Baghal , Building No. 46, Panorama Dental Center, Sweifieh, (06) Al Khaldi St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 6625 593 9991 Dr. Sae’d Al Barghouty, Hazza’ Al Majali St., Al Saoudi Al Tebbi, Suleiman AL Hadeed St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 3133 5th Circle, (06) 592 6663 Battikhi Specialized Clinics, Mustafa Healthy Eating Khalifeh Street, 3rd Circle, (06) 464 7253 Atkins: United Nutritions, Mecca St., (06) Caviar Medical Center, Khald Bin Al Walid 588 5449, unitednutritions.com Street, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 566 6209, DNI Nutrition Center, off of Wakalat St., www.active-caviar.com Sweifieh, (06) 585 1188, dnijordan.com Dr. Nayef Al Dibes, Abu Hassan AL Ashari Eman Hamarneh Nutrition Center, off of St., (06) 567 0499 Karmalite Medical Esthetic, Na'eb Imran Al Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (0) 79 561 1470 Ma'aytah St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 8024, www. Nutrition Zone, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 586 8707, nutritionzoneltd.com karmalite.com Dr. Khalil Ghosheh, Zeid Bin Harethah St., Hospitals Jabal Amman, (06) 464 2190 Abdul Hadi Eye Hospital Dr. Jareer Halazon, Queen Noor St., Jabal Amman, Abu Firas Al Jordan Hospital, (06) 568 4450 O T St., (06) 462 Dr. Nidal Hamad, Zahran St., ED KNOW Hamadani E 7628, www.ahhospital. 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, N Make sure com (06) 592 0202 your eyes are Al Amal Center, Dr. Hadi Abu Hantash, Al working at their full University St., (06) 535 Sharq St., Jabal Amman, potential with a check 3000, www.khcc.jo (06)464 4707 up at Optikos Shami in Al Amal Maternity Dr. Fawzi Abu Hmeidar, Um Uthaina. Call (06) Hospital, Jabal Al Speciality Hospital, Hussein, (06) 567 3155, 586 6969 to make an Shmeisani, (06) 565 2501, www.alamalhospital. appointment. www.speciality-hospital. com com Amman Surgical Hospital, Dr. Khaldoun Jayousi, Bin Jabal Amman, 3rd Circle, (06) Khaldoun St., 4th Circle, (06) 465 464 1261 0666 Arab Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 Dr. Faris Jumean, Abdullah Ghosheh St., (06) 1199, www.amc-hospital.com 585 3525 Al Esraa Hospital, University St., (06) 530 Dr. Shireen Jweiber, Shmeisani, (06) 569 0300, www.esraahospital.com 5159 Dr. Zaher Al-Kaseeh, Al Khaldi St., 4th Circle, Farah Hospital, Jabal Amman Mai Zeyadah St., (06) 464 4440, www.farah-hospital.org (06) 464 1901 Hiba Hospital, Jabal Hussein, (06) 566 Dr. Ibrahim, Bin Khldoun St., 3rd Circle, Al 2034 Khalidi, (06) 464 4281, www.klc.jo Dr. Taroob Khoury, Layla Al Khaylaeyeh St., Ibn-Al Haytham Hospital, Musa Al Saket St., (06) 520 5555, www.ibn-alhaythamShmeisani, (06) 567 8909 hospital.com Laser Care Center, Bin Khaldoun St., 3rd Istishari Hospital, Al Kindi St., Wadi Saqra, Circle, (06) 463 3956, lasercareclinic.com (06) 500 1000, www.istisharihospital.com Dr. Ibrahim Mashini, 4th Circle, (06) 593 Jabal Amman Hospital, Al Mutanabi St., 4th 1755 Circle, (06) 464 2362 Dr. Mute’e Mehyar, Sakinah St., Jabal Jordan Hospital, Queen Nour St., Shmeisani, Amman, (06) 560 3030 (06) 560 8080, www.jordan-hospital.com Dr. Alia Nsour, Al Nasser Building, Jabal Al Khaldi Medical Center, Bin Khaldoun St., Amman, (06) 464 2377 Dr. Lina Qaddoumi, 6th Circle, (06) 553 5997 4th Circle, (06) 464 4281, www.kmc.jo Jordan Red Crescent Hospital, Prince Al Dr. Zuhair Al Qasas, Main Street, Wadi Al Hassan St., Al Ashrafiyeh, (06) 477 3141, Seer, Bayader, (06) 582 1801 www.jnrcs.org Dr. Iyad Reyahi, Building No. 16, 8th Circle, Jordanian University Hospital, Queen (06) 586 5290 Rania Al Abdullah St., Al Jubaiha, (06) 535 Dr. Mahmoud Abu Shaban, Zahran St., 5th 3444, www.ju.edu.jo Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1020 Al Rashid Hospital, Irbid, (02) 710 0890 Dr. Hameidah Shaheen, Bin Khaldoun St., Specialty Hospital, Jaber Bin Hayyan St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1212 Dr. Ramzi Tabbalat, Abdullah Akkad St., 1st Shmeisani, (06) 500 1111, www.specialtyhospital.com Circle, (06) 465 5562,

Dentists

Al Ahli Dental Center, Queen Rania St., (06) 516 8787 Dr. Nabil Asfour, Al Zohla St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 3250 Dr. Hisham Bustani, Dental Care Clinics, Shmeisani, (06) 560 4602 Dental Spa Clinic, Al Madinah Al Munawwara St., Um Uthaina, (06) 556 0043 FIDIC (The First Dental Implant Center), Shmeisani, (06) 569 9770, www.fidic-jo. com Jordan Dental Center, Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 553 8261, www.jordan-dental.com 42 | JAN. 2012

laboratories

Abdoun Clinics, 15 Suleiman Hadidi St., 5th Circle, (06) 593 7376 Hanania Medical Center, 13 Khalil Maz'al St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 4385 Jume'an Building, 13 Suleiman Hadidi St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 0036 Quraini Building, 52 Khaldoun St., 4th Circle, (06) 464-1155

Natural Treatments

Abdoun Physiotherapy, Al Bader Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 4005, clients. johealth.com Dina Slim Center, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun,

(06) 592 1037, www.dinaslimcentre.com Physio Medic For Physiotherapy, off of Princess Basma St., 5th Circle, Abdoun, (06) 593 3114, physiomedic.net

Opticians

Al Khalidi Vision Correction Center, Ben Khaldoun St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4281, Optikos Shami, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 586 6969, www.optikosshami. com Sharif Eye Center, 4th Circle, (06) 464 4066, www.sharifeyecenter.com

Pharmacies

Abu Sheikha Drug Store, Akef Al Fayez St., Daheyat Al Rasheed, (06) 516 2971, www. abusheikha.com Amin Shqair Drug Store, Khaleel Al Salem St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 550 2997 Arabian Drug Store, Prince Talal St., Downtown, (06) 462 4051 Bayer Drug Store, Hikmat Center, Al Abdali, (06) 562 1030 Dar al Dawa, Al Rabiyah, Siqilia St., (06) 553 9176, www.dadgroup.com Ferring, Medina Munawara St., (06) 550 1011, www.ferringme.com Hikma Drug Store, Ahmad Al Nsour St., Al Bayader, (06) 585 9442 Husam Nimer Drug Store, (06)5519803 Jordan Drug Store, Isam Al Ajlouni St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 5125, www.jdsco.net Medica Drug Store, Al Vasram St., 5th Circle, (06) 551 6800 Nabih Nabulsi Drug Store, Shaker Ben Zaid St., (06) 569 1681, Nader Group, Al Lozi St., Mokabaleen, (06) 420 0191, www.nadergroup.com Omni Trade (Roche) Pharmacy One, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 3026, www.pharmacy-1.com Rawafi Drug Stores, Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 551 9380 Telegraph Drug Store, King Abdullah 2nd St., (06) 541 1599 Trust Drug Store, Sport St., Al Arjan, (06) 568 0955, www.trust-ds.com

Salons/Barbers

Aboud Salon, King Faisal Bin Abd Al Azeez St., 6th Circle, (06) 552 0181 Anis Beauty Center, Al Farrad St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 5717 Ashraf Co. (Mavala,Poupa), Hussein Snobar St., Wadi Al Seer, (06) 585 8005, Avan, Fawzi Al Mouhrabi St., Abdoun, (0) 77 733 2740 Ayman Shatara, (06) 582 1270 La Cure, Queen Noor St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 4721, www.shoplacure.com

Listings

Daisy, Sa’ad Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0686 Emad Bazzi, Abdoun Circle, Building No. 20, (06) 593 4762, www.emadbazzi.com.jo Essentials, Prince Hashim Bin Hussein St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 5555, www. essentialsamman.com Elixir, Paris St., 7th Circle, (06) 585 5723, Fatenah Salon, Mecca St., (06) 551 2006 Fuad Salon, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (0) 79 559 1020 Haidar Salon, Omran AL Ma’aytah St., Deir Ghbar, (06) 581 1344 Hammoudeh Salon, Abdoun, (06) 592 9080 Kinda, Abdoun, (06) 593 2876, www. kindacenter.com Maria Salon, Khoury Center, Sweifieh, (0) 79 556 8209 Marwan Khair, 5th Circle, (06) 553 5717, Matrix, (06) 593 1845 Murad Salon, (06) 593 2252 Nivea, Arrar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 463 2984 N-Style, Abdoun, (06) 593 4934, www. nstyleintl.com Ra’fat AL Saeidi Salon, Sattam Al Hasan St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5222 Raja’I Haddad, Swefieh, (06) 586 3583 Rashid & Thaer, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 552 5434 Rupina Salon, Sa’a Zaghloul St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3163, www.joliefemme.info Selena Beauty Center, Al Rabiyeh, (06) 553 6050 Steve & Metri Salon, Abd Al Rahman Allawi St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 1099, Style Tec, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, (06) 566 0690 Tariq Hair Styles, Queen Zein Al-Shouq St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3232, www.tareq.m.com Ten of a Kind, Batool Center, Ahmad Al Arousy St. Abdoun, (06) 592 0095 Toni & Guy, Al Fou’ad Complex, Sa’ad Al Shamout St., (06) 592 2999, www. toniandguyjordan.com

Spa

Anantara Spa, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 8888, spa.anantara.com Club Olympus Spa, Grand Hyatt Amman, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1234, amman.grand.hyatt.com Guinot Moroccan Spa, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 6240, (077) 044 1440 Jordan Valley Marriott Spa, Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 0400, www.marriott.com Kempi Spa, Kempinski Hotel Amman, Abdul Hamid Shouman St., Shmeisani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski.com Nirvana Spa, Thaqafa St., Shmeisani, (06) 565 2673, www.nirvanaspajordan.com Al Pasha Turkish Bath, Al-Mahmoud Taha St., 1st Circle, Amman, (06) 463 3002, www. pashaturkishbath.com The Royal Spa, Le Royal Hotel Amman, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000, www.leroyalamman.com The Spa, Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www.fourseasons.com Spa Amber, Bin Ghazi St., Hai Al Radwan, (06) 585 5070 Spa Time, Barakat Zo’bi St., 7th Circle, (06) 585 0025, www.thespatime.com Zara Spa, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 349 1310, www.zaraspa.com Zara Spa Tala Bay, Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba, South Beach Road, Tala Bay Area, Aqaba, (03) 209-0320, www. moevenpick-hotels.com

Lead Climbing

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DIARY OF AN ADRENALINE JUNKIE A thrill-seeker’s adventures by Go’s Karen Simon

Follow the Leader With the winter cold chilling us to the bone Go headed indoors to take up lead climbing at Climbat Amman Images by: Aboud Hijazi

hat better way to keep it fresh in the New Year than taking up a new sport? If you’ve already checked out Climbat Amman and given climbing a try, chances are you learned to top rope climb. With a rope securing you safely to the top of the wall, there really is no risk of falling, and you’re free to simply climb, following your planned route. However, this versus lead climbing is akin to riding a bike with training wheels versus without. (Note: if you haven’t already been to Climbat Amman, you’re missing out. This is the biggest and most impressive indoor climbing center in the Middle East, plus it recently hosted the International Federation of Sports Climbing’s 2011 Lead Climbing World Cup — a first-ever event for our region.) Lead climbing is the sport of rock-climbing. It is physical, it is mental, it requires careful thought and technical knowhow, and after giving it a go, I can honestly say, it is amazing. If you’re someone who likes to challenge yourself, then I urge you to try this sport. Open to those who already know how to safely top rope (a quick course at Climbat can teach you this easily), the lead climbing course reveals a whole new world of climbing. Having the rope below you instead of above, following the route and securing yourself to the bolted quickdraws (the two-carabiner system that’s bolted to the wall), having full communication with your belaying buddy, and knowing that you’re in charge of your own safety is a complete rush. Plus, as you’re not anchored to the top of the wall, lead climbing is less restricted than top roping and your progress ascending the route is all you. If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit, 44 | JAN. 2012

Adept climber Bassam Kubba rocks the overhang at Climbat Amman.

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then consider lead climbing as your solution. Not only is it a great way to get into shape, as it requires you to use your entire body, lead climbing is also fun and highly addictive. Plus, the instructors at Climbat are not only experts that are passionate about their sport, they’re great people and teachers too, which makes the whole experience all the more worthwhile. My Tip: Although lead climbing is a physical sport, it’s also a mental one too. Following and plotting out your designated route, while finding the most stable points to clip into the quickdraws, demands a substantial amount of thought and consideration. If you’re just starting out, take your time, enjoy your climb, and work on your technique. Having fun and achieving goals is more important than racing to the top!

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Free Falling

Part of learning how to sport climb is learning how to fall

If you sign up for the lead climbing course at Climbat Amman, your final session will involve learning falling technique as a climber. As odd as it sounds to “learn how to fall,” this is extremely important knowledge to have to avoid injury should you, in the future, slip unintentionally or need to drop off of a route because of exhaustion. And as my wise instructor Aboud said, “it doesn’t matter how good you are, at some point or another, everybody falls.” Your climbing instructor will have you climb up a route and clip in as usual, but before you reach the top, you will be told to jump, forcibly pushing yourself away from the rock wall. A bit of a nerve wracking thought at first — willingly jumping away from what’s supporting you high off the ground — this is actually a controlled technique that, with good communication between belayer and climber, should go off without a hitch. Pushing yourself away from the rock wall will help you avoid injuries like scratches, muscle strains, tendon tears, and even breaks, because you’re intentionally avoiding the rugged rock. Just remember to use your legs to protect your body from hitting the wall by pushing out against it when your drop comes to a stop.

Stretch it Out! It’s very important to start each climbing session by stretching and warming up. In order to avoid injury or strain on your body, it’s best to work from the neck down to your legs, stretching each of your muscles group. It’s also a good idea to get you heart rate up a little by running a few laps or jumping rope for a few minutes.

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e all share childhood memories that almost always include some sort of adventure involving a bicycle. The anticipation of finishing whatever tasks needed to be done so that we could run Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal relives outside, grab our bikes, and old school memories with Bike speed off into the neighborhood, Rush’s cycling adventures racing one another and exploring undiscovered territories was exhilarating. So why have we — trading in our adventurous spirit for a more subdued attitude and our two-wheelers for 4x4 — given up on simple pleasures? Why not take a day and revive the child within? Why not have O an adventure, right here in your ED T KNOW E backyard? Bike Rush aims to do N If you want Your Choice! just that. to learn how to ride Opt to customize a ride a bike, sign up for BR’s for your family or your Established by cycling training sessions to get you childhood buddies with enthusiasts in 2008, this group of up and cycling in no time! the choice of selecting Also, happen to be storing professional cyclists is bringing your own destination and a beat-up bike from the back what I like to call, “old school activities on a specific past? Call BR; they’ll ride, on any day of the fun.” Armed with bikes, helmets, fix it. week. Simply get in professionals, activities, and a sense touch with Bike Rush, of discovery, Bike Rush is taking and they’ll take care of this sport Kingdom wide. the rest!

Riding with a Cause

As promoters of one of the most environmentally friendly sports, Bike Rush is definitely green

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Each week, Bike Rush embodies the spirit of the outdoors, using cycling as the journey to the destination… but that’s not all. Being on the open road, Bike Rush gives you something to look forward to, organizing trips that include hiking, swimming, camping, horseback riding, and much more. As long as you’re over the age of 12, regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced cyclist, let two wheels guide you. From Amman, the Dead Sea, Madaba, and Fuheis, to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba, to Ajloun, Jerash, and beyond; if there is a road, there is a way. So free up a Friday or Saturday, and take the time to get in some good exercise, good fun, and good adventure. If that is a bit of stretch, however, and you’d simply prefer to “re-cycle” your own neighborhood, you have the option of renting a bike from Bike Rush on your own time, and they’ll deliver it right to your door.

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Not only do they care about your fitness and health, as well as providing a little fun, Bike Rush care about the environment. Keeping nature clean and fostering an appreciation and respect of their surroundings, this group aims to give pollution a break, your car a rest, and you some good ol’ fresh air to breathe.

ACTIVE Bowling Centers

Strikers Entertainment Center, Kempinski Hotel Amman, Abdul Hamid Shouman St., Shmeisani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski.com Istiqlal Bowling Center, Istiqlal Mall, Istiqlal St., Al Nuzha, (06) 566 4212 Jordan Bowling Center, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 551 2987, www. jordanbowlingcenter.com Bowling City, Athletic City, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah St., (06) 515 0000 Royal Automobile Club of Jordan, Jabal Amman, (06) 520 0200, www.racj.com

Dance Centers

Arthur Murray Dance Studios, Al-Kheir Building, Abdul Raheem Haj Mohammad Street, Swefieh, (06) 586 2004, www. arthurmurrayjordan.com Elite Dance Studio, 4 Issa Bin Salman St., (06) 583 3361, www.elitedancejo.com Freeway Dance Studio, Shahroury Plaza, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 8649, www. freeway.pro The Performing Arts Center of the Noor Al Hussein Foundation, (06) 569 0292, www. pacjo.org Pulse Dance School, Al Husaini Building, Wakalat St., (06) 581 3071 Roberto Dance Academy, 14 Ibn Al Fata St., 7th Circle, (079) 585 5345 Salida Dance Studio, Al Husseini Complex, Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, (06) 586 8878, www.salidadancestudio.com Tango Jordan, 2 Sulayman Al Bilbaisi St., behind the Orthodox Club, Abdoun, (079) 598 8117, www.tangojordan.com Tempo, off of Abdul Rahman Alawi St., Jabal

Asalah Equestrian, Madaba Street, Al Yadoudeh, (06) 412 1881 Country Riding Center of Jordan, Jelad, off the Queen Alia Airport Highway, (05) 351 4007 Forest Hill Equestrian, after Sweilieh circle before Philadelphia University, (0) 79 531 2312, www.foresthilljordan.com Fursan Equestrian, Green Country Equestrian Center, Naur, off the Dead Sea Highway, (077) 748 4702, www.alfursanllc.com Green Country Riding Club, Naur, off the Dead Sea Highway, (0) 79 553 3578 Jordan Turf Club, Queen Alia Airport Road, near the Madaba exit, (06) 059 1348 Modern Equestrian Center, Ain Al Basha, (06) 472 8614 Mushatta Equestrian Center, Qastal, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (0) 77 760 0110 Princess Alia Riding Center, Hussein Sports Club, Sports City, (06) 567 5739 Saifi Stables, Al-Yadoudeh, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (0) 77 744 2222

Fitness Centers

Active Gym, Adam Plaza, opposite of Arab Bank, Khalda Main St., Khalda, (06) 551 3031 Aline Fitness Center, 7th Circle, (06) 581 1001, www.alinefitness.com Aspire Ladies’ Spa, Rifa'ah Al Ansari St., off University St., Jubaiha, (06) 534 7637 Body Design, 19 Fawzi Al Qaweqji St., Abdoun, (06) 592 9669 Club Olympus, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1234, www.amman. grand.hyatt.com Club On Five, Sheraton. Al Nabil Hotel & Towers, Al Urdon St., 5th Circle, (06) 593 Amman, (06) 593 8939, www.tempojordan.com 4111, www.sheratonammanalnabil.com The National Center for Culture and Arts of Curves for Women, Abu Firas Al Hamadani King Hussein Foundation, off of University St., Building # 4, (06) 464 9049, www. St., (06) 569 0292, www.pac.org.jo curvesme.com/Jordan Fit 4 Life, Al Kurdi Building, Abdoun, Diving Centers (06) 592 4499 Aqaba Adventure Divers, South O T First, Mecca Mall, Beach Road, Aqaba, (0) 79 ED KNOW Fitness E Mecca St., (06) 586 3046, 584 3724, www.aqabaN Why not www.fitnessfirst.com diving.com do something Fitness First Platinum, Aqaba International Dive on the adventurous Saed Abdo Shamout Center, Corniche St., side this year and St., Abdoun, (06) 592 Aqaba, (0) 79 559 2095, plan a discovery dive in 3828, www.fitnessfirst. www.aqabadivingcenter. Aqaba with the Royal com com Diving Center? Call (03) Fitness One, Mecca St., Barracuda Diving Club, 201 7035 for more (06) 585 9924, www. South Coast, Aqaba, information. fitness1club.com (06) 206 0501, www. Flex, 7th Circle, Khalda, (06) goaqabadive.com 535 6998, www.flex.com.jo Bedouin Moon Village, South Inter-fit Health Spa, Beach Road, Aqaba, (079) 538 1979, Intercontinental Hotel, Queen Zein Street, www.bedouinmoonvillage.com Darna Village, South Beach Road, Aqaba, (0) (06) 464 1361 Oasis Club, Marriott Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., 79 671 2831, www.darnavillage.com Dive Aqaba, Al Saada St., Aqaba, (0) 79 660 Shmeissani, (06) 560 7607, www.marriott.com Panacea Health Club, Abdelrahim Allawi 0701, www.diveaqaba.com Street, 5th Circle, (06) 592 3400, www. International Arab Divers Village Hotel & Diving Club, Aqaba South Beach Road, (03) bristolamman.com Perfect Gym, Al Husseiny Complex, 203 1808, www. aqaba-divevillage.com Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, (06) 582 9182 Neptune Submarine Vision, Tala Bay, Aqaba, (077) 943 0969, www.aqababoat.com Power Hut, Al Thakafe St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 6672 Red Sea Dive Center, South Beach, Aqaba, (03) 202 2323, www.aqabascubadiving.com Revolution Ladies’ Gym, University St., Tla’a Al Ali, (06) 534 9144 Royal Diving Center, Coral Bay Hotel & The Royal Spa & Health Club, Le Resort, Aqaba South Beach Road, Aqaba, Royal Hotel, Zahran Street, 3rd Circle, (03) 201 7035, www.rdc.jo Jabal Amman, (06) 430 3000, www. SeaStar Water Sports, Al Saada St., Aqaba, (03) 201 3735, www.aqabadivingseastar.com leroyalamman.com Total Fitness Center, Khalaf Al Bakheet St., Sinai Divers Diving Center, Mövenpick Swefieh, (06) 585 7254, (06) 582 2844 Resort and Spa Tala Bay, Aqaba, (03) 205 www.totalfitnessjordan.com 0030, www.sinaidivers.com World Class Fitness Center, Hotel Le Méridien, Queen Noor Street Shmeisani (06) Equestrian Clubs 569 6511 Annab Equestrian Center, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 412 9444 Kids Centers Arabian Horse Club, Al-Yadoudeh, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 429 1386 The Children’s Museum, off of King

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Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.jo Choice Gym, Al Maha Plaza, Al Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., (06) 552 1458, www. choice-gym.com Fun Factory, Abdelrahim Allawi St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 3475, www.funfactorykids.com Funtastic, 45 Damman St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 0850, www.funtasticjo.com Fun Time,Sweifieh, (06)5823975 Jingo’s Jungle, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 3700, www.jingosjungle.com Jordan Kids Club, Saad Zaghloul St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5957 Jungle Bungle, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 553 6511 Kids Land, Al Hijaz Towers, Mecca St., (06) 553 8322 My Gym, Princess Basma St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5113, www.mygymjordan.com

Sports Clubs

Action Target, off of Queen Alia Airport Road, (06) 429 0055, www.action-target.com Amman Aikikai Aikido, 33 Taqiy Al Din Al Subki St., Khalda, (079) 666 7467, www. ammanaikikai.com Bawasel Abdoun Taekwondo Center, Cairo St., opposite Citibank, Abdoun, (06) 592 7880 Bike Rush, (077) 733 6688, www.bike-rush.com Bisharat Golf Club, off of Queen Alia Airport Road, (0) 79 552 0334 Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, Cairo St., Abdoun, (079) 653 4335, www.jordanjiujitsu.com

Listings

Climbat Amman, off of Dead Sea Highway, (06) 573 6177, www.climbat.com Cycling Jordan, Near Mujama Jaber, Off Mecca St., (0) 78 555 2525, www.cyclingjordan.com Dunes Club, off of Queen Alia Airport Road, (06) 412 5290, www.dunesclub.com Mountain Breeze Country Club, Jala'ad near Zai, Al Salt (0) 77 723 4569, www. jordanadventure.com Royal Aero Sports Club of Jordan, King Hussein International Airport, Aqaba, (03) 205 8050, www.royalaerosports.com The Royal Jordanian Shooting Club, Juwaideh, (06) 412 6566 The Source MMA, Al Kiswa St., Rabia, (079) 564 4402, www.thesourcemma.com Tropical Desert, Prince Mohamed St., 3rd Circle, (079) 543 1616, www. tropicaldeserttrips.com

Themed Parks

Adventure City, off of Dead Sea Road, Swaimeh (0) 77 900 0202 Al Wadi Water Park, off of Dead Sea Road, Swaimeh, (05) 349 3333, www. alwadiresort.com Amman Waves Aqua Park & Resort, Queen Alia Airport Road (06) 412 1704, www. ammanwaves.com Exit Club, off of Queen Alia Airport Road, (06) 565 2004 Jordan Speed Center, off of Queen Alia Airport Road (06) 429 0306, www.jsc-kart.com

Range Rover Evoque

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Evoking the Senses Go’s Samer Aksoy puts the new Range Rover Evoque to the test

Evoque starting at

69,000 JOD Images by: Thaer Abu Hamdeh

Al Mahmoudia Motors Al Sharif Nasser Bin Jamil St., Tla’a Al Ali (06) 553 6680 www.landrover.com

Gem of an Eatery When it comes to food, I’m always encouraged to try new places

After getting carried away with the Evoque, it was time to pull myself together and move on. I decided that food would be my comfort. Recently, my friends told me about a place that serves up amazing Chinese food at affordable prices. So I found the spot and headed to Shanghai in Jabal Amman. Don’t be fooled by the other restaurants that surround this spot because as you step inside, you’re met with neat décor, welcoming staff, and great Chinese food that you’ll love even after you see the bill! Abbas Mahmoud al Aqas St., Jabal Amman, (06) 461 9945 50 | JAN. 2012

owadays carmakers are faced with tough decisions to stay trendy, modern, and — for the sake of the greater good when it comes to cars — come up with radical design themes or enter a new segment. Some of them make these decisions wisely and tread smart; others just rush themselves, their designs, and end up in an even worse situation, becoming a carmakers’ reference of what not to do. In order to attract more customers and appeal to youth directly, Range Rover set out to enter the small SUV segment. We’re talking about a car brand known for creating 4x4s that are luxurious, extremely capable off road, and well, big. So the Range Rover’s long lasting formula needed to be carried over with some tweaking, especially in the size department. Mind you, this is very tricky as purists out there might see something radical and new to the brand as a negative, thus Range Rover could be at risk of losing its current, decades-old fan base. No pressure, right? After a thoughful tweaking process, the Range Rover Evoque was born and thankfully it has a truly magnificent design, both inside and out. In 2008 when the concept — dubbed LRX — was revealed at the North American International Auto Show, I was excited to see how the road version would turn out and hoped that nothing would change. Roughly three years later and the production version has been unveiled; luckily the design has stayed virtually as is. Available as a lifestyle two-door or as a traditional four-door, both variants of the Range Rover Evoque are imbued with smooth sharp lines as the lower window line rises to the rear of the car. The SUV’s headlamps and taillights are uniform in design and feature the latest in daytime/nighttime illumination. Plus, the exterior can be ordered in a two-tone color scheme; for instance, you can opt to have the roof color black, white, or body-paint matching. Step inside the Evoque and you are greeted with the finest materials. Inside, the design and layout are aligned with the Range Rover family. Truth be told, I sat for five minutes trying to figure out what material the dashboard is — it’s neither leather nor high-end plastic, but soft to the touch and extremely impressive. And above sits a full length panoramic roof, stretching from pillar to pillar, unhindered by a central support beam — its vastness makes way for an ambient glow. The overall impact of this baby Range is pretty sublime as it so effortlessly blends Range Rover traits with modern touches. Driving around town the Evoque handled impeccably; although riding on large rims, potholes and road caverns were met with an unconcerned shrug. Steering response was direct and satisfying, as if you were driving a

5 facts about the Range Rover Evoque 1| 210mm: Evoque’s ground clearance, just in case you wanted to go off roading. 2| 3: The number of trim levels, which are Pure, Prestige, and Dynamic. 3| Victoria Beckham: The singer was hired as a design consultant for the interior — “Posh” Spice indeed. 4| 1,670kg: The curb weight of the Evoque, making it the lightest Land Rover ever built.

car that was much closer to the ground. One of my biggest concerns, though, was this Range Rover’s engine: a 4 cylinder 2.0-liter turbo that produces 240 bhp. However, all doubt dissipated when I went up the first challenging tarmac hill climb. With sufficient prod on the gas peddle the Evoque accelerated as if on a level road — truly impressive. Some say that people tend to buy the smaller version instead of a flagship as a sign of wanting the flagship, but not being able to afford it. Personally, I think it’s a matter of taste and, perhaps, the smaller car suits the buyer better. For instance when I think (read: fantasize) of buying a Porsche, I dream of the Cayman S, not the 911. The same goes with this Range Rover; it just ticks all of my boxes of car requirements and I can relate to it far more than its bigger siblings. Although having a smaller body and engine, the Evoque is proof that you don’t need to go big to achieve greatness. So, is the Evoque a rushed or a wise decision? As a matter of fact, it is wise beyond its years.

5| 12: The number of interior color choices, mixed and matched with metal or wood.

at a Glance Engine: 2.0 Liter 4

Cylinder Turbocharged Power: 240Bhp Torque: 340Nm Gearbox: 6-speed automatic 0-100: 7.6 Seconds

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Care Go’s Samer Aksoy met up the Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists to learn about treating your car alloys

D TO KNO EE If an alloy isn’t

hen it comes to cars, many elements are combined to create a desirable product that appeals to its target audience. Car design is considered the most crucial, as it is the first point of contact between the car and the soon-to-be owner. Also, the surface reflects the level of effort and detail that went into engineering the car. So if you see blunt surfaces and bad panel gaps, then steer away! What’s also as crucial as car design are the alloys that accompany it. Great alloys are like the frosting on a cake. Let’s take — a car that we see on regular basis — the latest Honda Civic for example: in basic spec it comes with hubcaps that mute the design to stay the least. Upgrade to mid/high spec and you are treated to five-spoke alloys that add more zest and detail to the design. When you become an owner of a car and its alloys, you have to sustain and maintain your ride’s visual drama. For alloys, it can become very tricky and costly, as there are a plethora of places that claim to know the craft of maintaining alloys, but sadly many prove the opposite after a hefty amount is paid! So to avoid all the hassle, make sure that your

repaired correctly it can get much worse, as some shops shave layers off it to achieve balance. Although, it may look good after, this method weakens the alloys’ structure, not to mention the ride!

alloys are in safe hands. I sat with David DeWitt in probably the cleanest car-related repair shop I have ever seen. The Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists opened it doors in Ramadan 2009. As the name of the shop suggests, its main purpose is to repair, restore, and maintain original alloys, professionally. Not only does it repair alloys, but they can also customize your alloys with the latest color trends, such as hyper silver. As I talked with David, he explained that generally there are two types of repair. First, cosmetic repair is when the alloy paint is chipped and the area or entire alloy is cleaned and repainted. Or second is structural repair; this happens when an alloy is bent or broken, and to fix this, the alloy is subjected to heat and pressure to iron out the imperfections. Of course both need a great deal of skill to produce repaired alloys that are as good as new. So, if you’d like to revamp your car with some alloy touch ups, or if you’re in the mood for changing their color, this is the place to go. After a visit, your car’s zest and detailing will be guaranteed for a few more years to come.

the latest tools in alloy repair your rims are treated Branching Out Using and handled with care. This vast network is still expanding The Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists are global with over 150 franchisees

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as shops are opening up in the Gulf, and David is tasked to set up and train the personnel of each branch in the region!

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists (06) 582 1525 Or email David DeWitt on: Wheel.shiek@gmail.com

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Royal Automobile Club of Jordan, Bayader Wadi Seer, (06) 585 0626, www.racj.com Royal Motorcycle Club of Jordan, (06) 541 1392

Dealerships

Abu Haikal Car Dealers, Naser Bin Jameel St., Shmeisani, (06) 553 3353 Abu Khader Automotive, Mecca St., (06) 577 7799, www.ak-auto.jo Advanced Automotive Trading And Co., Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 567 2304 AIFA Trade Motors, Mecca St., (06) 577 7777, www.khayyatgroup.com.jo Al Ameen For Cars, Wadi Saqra St., opposite King Abdullah Gardens, (06) 553 5491 Arab Resources Company, Mecca St., (06) 577 7799, www.khayyatgroup.com.jo Bustami & Saheb Trading Co., Wadi Saqra, (06) 553 2456, www.nissan.com.jo Cars Corner Gallery, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 551 1912 Cannes Power Sports Ltd., #145 Mecca St., (06) 551 9991, www.brp.com Central Trade and Auto Company, Mecca St., (06) 553 5514, www.lexus.com.jo Chery, Tabarbour, (06) 506 5602, www. cheryjordan.com The Commercial And Industrial Co., Mecca St., (06) 580 3600, www.cic.com.jo Daihatsu, Yasmine Building, Wadi Saqra Street, (06) 566 3101 Faouri Trading Co., Mecca St., (06) 553 6680, www.faouri.com T. Gargour & Fils Co., Abu Alanda, (06) 416 2410, www.mercedes-benz.com.jo General Jordanian Automobile Trading Co., Queen Rania St., (06) 553 2829 Harley-Davidson Amman, Al Salam St., Dead Sea Road, Marj Al Hammam, (06) 571 2394, www.harley-davidson-jordan.com Al Hijjawi Trade & Auto Service Group, Madina Munawara St., (06) 551 8265 Kia Motors, Mecca St., (06) 554 8000, www. kiajordan.com Al Mahmoudia Vehicle Trading Co., Wadi Saqra St., (06) 553 6680 Al Markazeyah Car Trading (Toyota), Mecca St., (06) 553 5514, www.toyota.com.jo Mazda, Mecca St., (06) 515 2110, www. khayyatgroup.com.jo Nuqul Automotive, (06) 580 3930, www. nuqulautomotive.com Ole Jordan, Paris St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 5500 Peugeot, Mecca St., (06) 515 2110, www. khayyatgroup.com.jo Saab, Swefieh, (06) 465 7753, www. saabarabia.com Sprint Motorbike Shop, Abd al Jawad Sadeq Building, Sinaa’ St., Wadi Al Seer, (079) 658 2627 TransJordan Trading Co., Mecca St., (06) 550 6280, www.jtco.com Unity Trading Est., Mecca St., (06) 582 1310, www.unity-jo.com Vespa, Darwazeh Motors, Naser Bin Jameel St., Shmeisani, (06) 553 4780, www.dm.jo

DRIVING SCHOOLS

Farah International Center, Al Barakah Complex, Wakalat St., Swefieh, (06) 592 3260 International Driving Center, Swefieh, (06) 585 6006 Nancy Driving School, Umaymah Complex, Dahiat Al Rasheed, (06) 515 6020 Sireen Driving Center, Bayadeer Wadi Al Seer, (06) 585 4949 Swefieh Driving Center, Swefieh, (06) 582 7680

Insurance

Arab-German Insurance Co., Al-Shmeissani

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Abed Al Hameed Sharaff St., (06) 520 0000, www.agi.com.jo Arab Orient Insurance Co., Umayah Bin Abd Shams St., Abdali, (06) 565 4550, www. araborient.com Euro Arab Insurance Group, 41 Al-Sharif Nasir Bin Jamal Al Rabiah, (06) 551 8935, www.euroarabins.com First Insurance, King Abdullah II St., Dabouq, (06) 577 7555, www. firstinsurance.jo Jordan Insurance, 3rd Circle, (06) 463 4161, www.jicjo.com Middle East Insurance Co., Al Kindi St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 7100, www.meico.com.jo Al Nisr Al Arabi, Al Fareen Building, Al Abdali, (06) 568 5171, www.al-nisr.com United Insurance Ltd., 35 King Hussein St., (06) 464 8513, www.united.com.jo

Petrol Stations & Car Washes

Alborj, 7th Circle, (06) 581 0531 Al Bayader, Al Sinna St., (06) 565 0902 Gulf Gas Station, King Abdullah II St., Dabouq, (06) 533 1647 Al Hadeel Cars Washing Station, (Zuhdi & Jordan & Saliba Co, Al Yarmouk St., Al Naharieh, (06) 477 1958 Khalaf Al-Assaf & Sons Co., Wasfi Al-Tal Street, Tla’a Al-Ali, (06) 552 6888 Keenwash Waterless Wax And Wash, 8 Paris St., Swefieh, (079) 907 0100, www. keenwash.com Khalaf Al Assaf & Sons Co., Wasfi Al Tal St., Tla’a Al Ali, (06) 552 6888 Manaseer Oil & Gas, Airport Road, (06) 565 0902, www.manaseergroup.com Al-Salt, Amman Ahliyah University St., (06) 565 0902 Talaat Al Thahab Petrol Co Ltd., Madaba St., Al Abrar (06) 412 2803 Taher Gas Station (Hasan Taher Matekri & Partners Co), Prince El Hassan St., Al Zohoor, (06) 477 2241 Ten Bridges Gas Station, Al Josour Al Asharah St., Al Naharieh, (06) 414 1919 Thaer Al Jaafari Co, Al Quds St., Al Zohoor, (0) 79 682 0206

Total Gas Station (Al Zwadeh Gas Stations Management Co Ltd), Queen Rania Al Abdullah St., Al T’la Al Ali, (0) 78 578 8289 Um Uthaina Gas Station, Sa'd Bin Abi Waqqas St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 2508 Zahran Gas Station (Ajyal Petroleum Trading & Distribution Co Ltd), Zahran St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 2539

Service Centers

Listings Integrated Station For Fuel Trade & Cars Services Co Ltd, Yajouz St., Al Kolieh Al Eslamieh, (06) 523 1500 National Arab Motors Service Center, Bayader, (06) 581 9333 Nuqul Group Service Center, Dead See Road, Naor, (06) 572 5911 Al Rahman Auto Service Station (Fareed Ali Yousef Husain), Al Josour Al Asharah St., Al Naharieh, (0) 79 536 8222 T. Gargour & Fils Service Center, AlAyobyen St., Abu Alanda, (06) 416 2410

Abu Khader Automotive Service Center, Adwye Al-Hekma St., Bayader, (06) 582 4901 Advanced Automotive Trading Service Specialized Car Services Center, Wadi Al-Remam, (06) 492 0277 Al Kilani For Tires and Car Parts, Al Ahmad Samara Station for Automobile Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., T’la Al Ali, Services, Princess Raiyah Bint Al Hussein (06) 556 0671 St., Al Kmal Yah, (0) 79 589 9785 Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, Sinna’a, ALFA Trade Motors Service Center, , Sewar Bayader Wadi Seer, (06) 582 1525, (0) 79 Ben Omara St., Bayader, (06) 585 0034 709 4014, www.alloywheelfix.com Allozi Station for Fuel & Car Services, Atmosphere Car Audio and Video Center, (Abdalla Ahmad Abdulrahman Allouzi & Kabul St., Al Rabieh, (06) 552 7576, (077) Bros. Co) Abu Nuseir St., Ibn Oaf, (06) 533 744 5888, www.atmospherejo.com 7177 Auto Excellence, (06) 582 6531, Barakeh Gas Station and Auto Services, www.auto (Shaker Hanna Haddad & Sons Co), Wasfi excellence-jo.com Al Tal St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 553 5454 Special Addition, Bustami & Saheb Trading Service Al Madeenah Al Center, Marka, (06) 489 1166 Munawwarah Give your Car Plaza Station (Almedan For St., T’la Al Ali, car a “brand Auto Service), Wasfi Al Tal St., Al (06) 554 new” feel with a Khal Dean, (06) 537 1509 5006 complete dry cleaning Central Trade And Auto Qingqi, session at the Keenwash Service Center, Adwye AlWasfi Al Tal Hekma St., Bayader, (06) 586 St., Khalda, Waterless Wax and 6440 (06) 535 Wash. Head over to Chery Automobile Service 6500, (079) Sweifieh or call them at Center, Marka, (06) 489 0011 983 2124, (079) 907 0100. The Commercial And Industrial www.qingqi. Service Center, Mahata St., (06) com.cn/en/ 465 1397 index.aspx Faouri Trading Service Center, Mqablen, Racing Dimensions Jordan TV And Radio Station St., (06) 438 Car, Al Safa Wa Al Marwa 0156 Building, Al Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., Gardens Station for Oil and Cars Service T’la Al Ali, (06) 553 3117 (Moh'd Ghdaian Ahmad Al Armouti), Prince Ziebart, Sinna’a, Bayader Wadi Seer, (06) Shaker Bin Zeid St., Shmeisani, (06) 567 582 5533, (0) 79 543 2800, www.ziebart0890 jo.com

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Dana BioSphere reserve

Qasr al Hallabat

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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in hiking and trekking, with many facinating guided and self-guided trails on offer set up by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN). Impressively, the Dana Biosphere Reserve implements a model of integrated conservation and socio-economic development. Thanks to backing from the Global Environment Fund (GEF), in 1994 the RSCN sought to find a balance between protecting the area’s natural environments and species, while catering to the needs of the region’s locals. As such, the Dana Biosphere Reserve became Jordan’s first site where responsible, environmentally conscious tourism began to take place. Nearby Dana Village, which was almost abandoned as families moved away in search of better lives, is once again thriving and offers visitors great workshops to explore. In the area, everything from local fruit cultivation to candle making to silversmithing has been developed, providing much needed income, while educating locals and tourists alike on important Jordanian crafts and trades. Break away from the norm of weekend getaways at deluxe international hotel chains this month and go local. Head down to the RSCN’s Dana Biosphere Reserve for a day or two of exploring and let the Kingdom’s natural beauty take your breath away.

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pread out over 320km², the Dana Biosphere is a sprawling and diverse nature reserve stretching from the plateau near Quadesiyya to the desert plains of Wadi Araba. If you ever wanted to experience all that Jordan has to offer, in terms of environment, this is the place to visit. The reserve encompasses four separate bio-geographical zones — Mediterranean, IranoTuranian, Saharo Arabian, and Sudanian penetration — meaning diverse habitats with incredible landscapes that can transform from lush vegetation to sandstone cliffs to arid deserts, all filled with a plethora of flora and fauna. Skirting the Great Rift Valley and founded in 1989, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to much of the Kingdom’s wildlife. Here, more than 800 plant species thrive, while threatened species of birds and mammals, such as the Syrian Serin, the Blanford’s Fox, the Sand Cat, and the Nubian Ibex survive. In fact, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to the largest breeding colony of the small yellow Syrian Serin in the world! Birdwatchers have much to discover and enjoy at Dana, as bird hides have been incorporated into some trails, while the Dana Guesthouse’s terrace is the perfect spot for catching sight of many species of birds both at dawn and at dusk. This is also the perfect terrain for those interested

Go headed down to Jordan’s largest nature reserve, the RSCN’s Dana Biosphere, to absorb its breathtaking and diverse environments

that all overnight bookings for the Dana Biosphere Reserve, including food and beverage, must be made at least a week in advance, and are subject to availability.

Dana Guest House Rates Category Non-Jordanian Resident Jordanian

Single 55 JOD 50 JOD 45 JOD

Double Triple Quadruple 70 JOD 85 JOD 100 JOD 65 JOD 80 JOD 95 JOD 60 JOD 75 JOD 90 JOD

These prices include: breakfast, reserve entrance fees, and conservation fees (10 JOD per room). An additional 10 JOD will be added to the rates for booking the deluxe room, which includes a private bathroom.

Dana Biosphere Reserve (03) 227 0497 (03) 227 0498 dhana@rscn.org.jo www.rscn.org.jo

Room with

a View

High above Wadi Dana sits the Dana Guesthouse offering spectacular views of the reserve

Open all year round, this guesthouse, which boasts nine rooms and even more beds, can host up to 30 people at any given time. This is the perfect place to escape to for a weekend break, a corporate retreat, or a team building conference.

You May see

Spiny Tailed Lizard or Uromastyx

Blanford’s Fox or Vulpes cana

Private terraces adjoined to the rooms also give guests the chance to experience their serene surroundings and appreciate the wonders of the valleys below. If you’re making a trip down to Dana this winter, make sure to take full advantage of the reserve by booking a night here!

Getting There

Originally built for researchers who were investigating Dana’s fascinating surroundings, this modern building incorporates local architecture, blending new and old styles to create a unique residence. Toilets and showers are external to the rooms (apart from the Deluxe Room, which has private a bathroom), while dining occurs in a large communal space, which allows for an environment of camaraderie.

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Dana Biosphere Reserve is located 190km from Amman and takes approximately three hours to reach…

- Start at the 7th Circle - Take the Desert Highway towards the south - After about 165km, you arrive at Al Husayniya Village. A bridge will then be visible when you pass this village - Before the bridge you’ll see exit signs to the Dana Biosphere Reserve and Al Qadisiya village - Take a right at this exit and follow the road, which will lead you to the reserve JAN. 2012 | 57

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Qasr Al Hallabat Go’s Whitney McNamara ventured out to Jordan’s eastern desert to check out the desert castle, Qasr Al Hallabat

Roman fortress situated in the desert northeast of Amman, Qasr Al Hallabat was originally constructed to defend the Roman inhabitants from surrounding Bedouin tribes in the second century. Ironically, the Bedouins still call the neighboring area home whereas the Roman presence is noticeably absent. Sitting on the Via Nova Traiana, an ancient Roman route that once connected Damascus to Aqaba — passing through Petra and Amman — the fortification serves as an emblem characterizing the evolution of the region from Late Antiquity to the Early K O D T NO Middle Ages. E E Qasr Al While the fort Hallabat lies was originally 25km northeast of Zarqa and 55 km attributed to the

northwest of Azraq Fort, making it an easy day trip from Amman.

Ancient

Artwork The new set of mosaics, mural painting, friezes are on the floors and the walls depicting geometric, floral, animal and human images. Notably, each room has a different style of art. There still remains Byzantine styled mosaics in of the rooms. One of the most significant representations is a man leading an ostrich, which historians are still trying to pinpoint its significance.

Romans, there is archeological evidence from pottery and inscriptions that Nabataeans briefly inhabited the structure at one time. At the beginning of the sixth century, when the Romans had started to abandon their “Arab Frontier,” the area was believed to have been taken up as a monastery by Christianized Arab tribes. Coming later under Byzantine influence, at Qasr Al Hallabat, there exists almost 150 Greek stone carved inscriptions, as a result of an edict from Byzantine Emperor Anastasius in the late fifth century. However, in the eighth century, Umayad Hisham ibn Abd al Malik demolished the originally Roman edifice and chose this location to become one of the largest complexes in the Umayyad Empire.

Cleansing Quarters Travel 2km east of the main complex to see the complex bathhouse known as Hamam as Sarah This bath and rectangular shaped audience hall are remnants of what used to be an apodyterium (changing room) and epidarium (heated room). Hamam as Sarah’s once beautiful, marble walls, mosaics, and frescos are currently being restored.

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Thus the structure became four times larger than it was originally. Illustrating the rise of Islam in this region during the eighth century, a mosque was also included in the revamped desert complex, as well as an intricate irrigation system, a bath complex, and an agricultural attachment historians believe was meant for the cultivation of olive trees or grape vines. Not just enhancing the Qasr Al Hallabat complex in sheer size, the main construction was also enriched as it was adorned with detailed mosaics illustrating animals, intricate stucco carvings, and a range of frescos. Take a trip up to Qasr al Hallablat and trace through centuries of artistic, political, cultural, and religious evolution before your eyes.

explore Where to stay

Banyan Tree Al Wadi

A luxurious desert resort boasting stunning villas, each equipped with private pools, a stay here will surely revive your soul. Enjoy the desert scenery with activities like Falconry courses and camel riding, or take an walk around the Al Wadi nature reserve. +971 7 206 7777, www. banyantree.com/en/al_wadi

An Insider’s Guide to

Ras Al Khaimah The UAE’s rugged Emirate

Typically overshadowed by the other more famous emirates, Ras Al Khaimah — with its mountains, desert, beaches, and historical sites — shouldn’t be overlooked as a great destination in its own right

he northern most emirate in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah (Arabic for, “top of the tent”) is surrounded by the striking Hajar Mountains, stunning desert dunes, and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf. This beautiful yet often-overlooked region offers visitors plenty, so why not explore RAK’s natural beauty and diversity?

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the Awafi Festival during the first week of January and see the dune driving competitions and car demonstrations in the Awafi Desert. Call +971 7 227 1222 for more.

Iceland Water Park

Hilton RAK Resort & Spa

A sprawling water park with an ice theme located in the middle of the desert is something to experience! Spend a fun filled day here with the family trying out tons of water-based attractions like Penguin Falls, Mount Tempest, and Snow River. Call +971 7 206 7888 for more information or visit www. icelandwaterpark.com today!

What To Do

Explorethe Mountains Explore the Waters Explore the Desert

The majestic mountain chains of RAK offer visitors great activities. Enjoy mountain biking, with trails easy enough for beginner cyclists or more challenging ones for advanced riders. Alternatively, partake in some mountaineering with guided treks and take in the awesome views. For those seeking more adrenaline, there are great opportunities for rockclimbing adepts.

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Whether you’re a lazy lounger or more active, the Arabian Gulf’s waters are not to be missed. Try your hand at kayaking — a very popular sport in Ras Al Khaimah — and admire the scenery from the sea, lagoons, and mangroves. Otherwise scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, jetskiing and waterskiing are just a few of the other sports you can do.

Arabian Diver, +971 7 222 6628, www. arabiandiver.com

Discover the dramatic desert landscapes with an exciting desert safari. Professional drivers, with a mastery over their 4x4 vehicles, will give you a thrilling ride across the desert dunes, also known as dune bashing. A day out in the desert can also be accompanied by a trip to a camel farm and a BBQ under the stars.

Newrak Leisure Travel & Tourism, +971 7 227 3200, www.newraklt.ae

Situated on a beautiful private white sandy beach, this is where travelers can get away from it all. Take a dip in the sea, pamper yourself at the spa, or indulge at one of their many restaurants. +971-7-228-8844, www. hilton.com/Ras-al-Khaimah

Explore the History RAK is dotted with historical sites including the preserved coastal fishing village in Jazirah Al Hamra, the Falaya Fort where a treaty was signed between the British and the ruling Sheikhs, the prehistoric Shimal Village with remains from the Bronze Age, and plenty more. Dedicate an afternoon to sightseeing either on your own or with guided tours.

RAK’s official tourism Website, www. rasalkhaimahtourism.com

Mamounia Riads & Spa

Getting There:

Fly into Sharjah’s, Dubai’s, or Abu Dhabi’s airports. from there it’s an 80km, 90km, or 240km drive, respectively.

Set in a Moroccan-style “riad,” the villa has 14 guest rooms each with private bathrooms, TV, and free WiFi. Guests can take advantage of the rooftop garden, Moroccan Bath, and shared living room and kitchen. www.booking.com/ Mamounia-Riads--Spa

explore Globe-Trotter

Mauritius The Paradise Isle

Located in the Indian Ocean, the island of Mauritius is one that, should you be so lucky to visit it, you’ll never forget

urrounded by turquoise waters, coral reefs, white sand beaches, and immense green mountains that reach up to cobalt blue skies, this is the tropical island of your dreams. Mauritius’ multiculturalism — its people seamlessly integrate African, Chinese, Indian, and French traditions, religions, and languages earning it the nickname “rainbow nation” — make it one of the most interesting and diverse places to visit. January means a Mauritian summer, so it’s the perfect time to take advantage of all that the island has to offer, whether that means trying out water sports, touring volcanic craters, visiting bustling markets, or lounging at an exclusive resort. If you need an excuse to escape the winter drear, here it is.

EDTOKNOW NE Mauritius

is an island of microclimates, so despite its small size, it can be raining in one part yet be sunny a few kilometers away. So it’s best to always be prepared for anything!

For the Partier

For the Beach Bum

For the Sight Seer

Grand Baie

Tamarin

Grand Bassin

Location: North District: Rivière du Rempart Must also try: A trip to Île Plate by catamaran.

Location: West District: Black River Must also see: Casela Nature & Leirure Park for a mini safari on quads.

Location: Interior District: Savanne Must also experience: A day at the Bois Chéri Tea Plantation.

Found in Mauritius’ north, Grand Baie (or Grand Bay) is a bustling town that attracts the island’s locals and tourists alike. Packed with boutiques, markets, restaurants, and lounges check this spot out if you’re in the mood to shop and enjoy a good night out. And if you’re in need of a break, head to La Cuvette beach for some relaxation or recreation in the form of wind surfing, snorkeling, and waterskiing. A number of Mauritius’ islets are reached from Grand Baie too; these make for fun boat trips that usually include a good dose of mingling, music, and — when you reach an island — barbequing.chocolates after dinner!

A village on the west coast of the island, Tamarin boasts a great beach perfect for a range of water sports. Surfers hit this spot for some of the best waves on the island, while kite surfers travel just a few kilometers south to La Morne mountain for windier shores. Divers can also enjoy the area as some amazing dive spots can be found between Tamarin and the village to its north, Flic en Flac. This is a great place to mingle with the locals or escape into the mountains with a trek to Tamarin Falls. From the beaches of Tamarin you can also enjoy some spectacular sunsets, plus dolphins can usually be spotted in the area as well.

Famous for the Ganga Talao crater lake and the gorgeous Hindu temples that sit on its edge, a trip to this secluded area of Mauritius is definitely worth making. The artistry of all the different shrines dedicated to such gods as Hanuman and Lakshmi are amazing to behold, while the flapping red prayer flags found all over the area add a beautiful and serene touch. Exploring the labyrinth of pathways and stairs that surround the lake allows you to discover some breathtaking views and if you want to learn more about this sacred place signposts and guides are always on hand. A camera is a must for this journey!

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(06) 565 2207, www.sixt.jo ichotelsgroup.com Jerusalem International Hotel, University St., Jubaiha, (06) 515 1121, jerusalem. Hotels: com.jo AMMAN Kempinksi Hotel Amman, Abdual Hamid Abjar Hotel, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 464 Shouman St., Shmesani, (06) 520 0200, 8883, abjarhotel.com.jo www.kempinski.com Ambassador Hotel, Abdul Hamid Sharif St., Kindi Hotel, Amman, Al Basra St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 5161 Shmeisani, (06) 551 0885, kindihotel.com Amman Cham Palace Hotel, Shmeisani St., Landmark Amman Hotel and Conference (06) 565 9270, www.ammanchamhotel. Center, Al-Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, com (06) 560 7100, www.landmarkamman.com Amman Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607, www.marriott.com Larsa Hotel, 48 Um Mutaweh St., Al Jandaweel, (06) 585 0955, larsahotel.net Amman West Hotel, Mahmoud Abidi

Liwan Hotel, Princess Taghreed Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 8125, theliwan.com Ocean Hotel, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 7280, www.oceanhotelamman.com Orchid Hotel, Shmeisani, (06) 552 2111, orchidh.com Marmara Hotel, Mecca St., Al Rabiah, (06) 553 0480, marmarahotel.com Le Méridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmeisani, (06) 569 6511, www. starwoodhotels.com Al Qasr Metropole Hotel, Al Kharoub St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 9671, alqasrmetropole. com Rama Hotel, Abdallah Ghawsha, 7th Circle, (06) 581 6722, ramahotel-jo.com Red Rose Hotel, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 2301, www.1stjordan. net/redrose Retaj Hotel, 180 Zahran St., 5th Circle, Um Uthaina, (06) 551 6688, retajhotel.com Regency Palace, Queen Alia St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 7000, www.theregencyhotel.com Le Royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000, www. leroyalamman.com Rozana Hotel Suites, Airport Road, Sweifieh, (06) 586 3024, www.rozana.com Sadeen Amman Hotel, Wasfi Al Tal St., Khalda, (06) 551 4733, sadeen.com Samira Miss Hotel, Wasfi Al Tal, (06) 560 2773, samiramisshotel.com San Rock Hotel, 6th Circle, Um Uthaina, (06) 551 3800 Sheraton Amman, Al Nabil Hotel & Towers, Al Urdon St., 5th Circle, (06) 593 4111, www.sheratonammanalnabil.com Sorate Hotel Apartments, 6th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 585 8029, sorate.net Al Thuraya Hotel, Al Bayrooni St., Shmeisani, (06) 567 7228, www. althurayahotel.com Toledo Hotel, 37 Al Razi St., Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 465 7777, www.toledohotel.jo Turino Hotel, One Main Square, Sweifieh, (06) 586 3944, turino-hotel.com Al Waleed Hotel, Ali Nasouh Al Taher St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 4475, rumhotels.com Ya Hala Hotel, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 2944, yahala-hotel.com

DANA Reserve

Feynan Ecolodge, Dana Bio Reserve, (06) 464 5580, www.feynan.com

DEAD SEA

Dead Sea Spa Hotel, Salt Land Village, Sweimeh, (05) 356 1000, jordandeadsea. com Holiday Inn Resort, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (06) 349 5555, www. ichotelsgroup.com Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 3560400, www.

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marriott.com Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 8888, www. kempinski.com Mövenpick Resort & Spa, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 1111, www. moevenpick-hotels.com

AQABA

Aqaba Gulf Hotel, King Hussein St., (03) 201 6636, aqabagulf.com Aquamarine Beach Hotel, King Hussein Blvd, (03) 203 2636 Captain’s Hotel, (03) 206 0710, captains.jo Coral Bay Hotel, Aqaba Southern Coastal Road, (03) 201 5555, coralbayaqaba.com Crystal International Hotel, Cornish St., (03) 202 2001, crystal-international.com DoubleTree by Hilton, Al Hammamat Al Tunisyya St., (03) 209 3209, doubletree1. hilton.com Golden Tulip Aqaba, Al Saada St., (03) 205 1234, www.goldentulip.com Movenpick Resort & Residence Aqaba, King Hussein St., (03) 203 4020, www. moevenpick-hotels.com Radisson Blu Tala Bay Resort, Tala Bay, South Beach, (03) 209 0777 www. radissonblu.com Raed Hotel Suites, Al Sa'adeh St., (03) 201 8686, raedhotel.com

PETRA

Amra Palace Hotel, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 7070, www.amrapalace.com Candles Hotel, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 7311 / (03) 565 1065, www.petracandles.com Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel Petra Forum, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 6266, www. crowneplaza.com Grand View Hotel, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 6871, www.grandview-hotel.com.jo Marriott Hotel, Taybeh Road, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 6407, www.petramarriott.com Movenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel, Taybeh Road, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 7201, www. moevenpick-hotels.com Movenpick Resort Hotel, Al Seyaha St., Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 7111, www. movenpick-petra.com Petra Panorama Hotel, Taybeh Road, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 7398, www. petrapanorama.com Petra Rest House Hotel, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 6266 Sella Hotel, Wadi Mousa, (03) 215 7170, www.sellahotel.com Silk Road Hotel, Tourism St., (03) 215 7222, www.petrasilkroad.com

MADABA

Madaba Inn Hotel, Yarmouk St., (05) 3259003, www.madabainn.com

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How It Started

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Greenpeace initially set up a research program to help define what their Mediterranean Campaign should be about. Campaigners decided on four issues on which they could support their arguments and actions with documented facts: toxic pollution, destructive fisheries, the threat to wildlife habitats, and the potentially catastrophic presence of nuclear installations, weapons, and waste. Today, the Greenpeace Mediterranean Head Office is based in Istanbul and runs oceans and climate campaigns in the region.

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Have Hit Jordanian Shores Go’s Annisa Rochadiat speaks with Greenpeace Jordan, our country’s branch of the international eco-activists Photos by: Mohammad Asfour

Photos by: Hamza Omar

cross the Middle East and North Africa, the Arab Spring has redefined the meaning of political activism and catapulted the concept of civic agency to unprecedented new levels of awareness and potency. Although most of the changes we’re seeing are in the political foray, the impacts has been so massively profound that it’s ventured into other realms, Acting in such as environmental activism. Riding on this wave of opportunities, a Mafraq group of four young friends with a shared love Hand-in-hand with other for nature and a deep concern for Jordan’s concerned scientists, environmental sustainability decided it was time environmentalists, and activists, Greenpeace to step local green activism up a notch. They Jordan volunteers had were looking to strengthen the environmental arms with Mafraq lobby within the Kingdom by fostering alliances joined residents in bringing between various stakeholders. Zeina Hakim home the potential and Omar Qubain, along with Rami Tabbaa and dangers of the proposed reactor and raising a Hana Marar, submitted a proposal for global sense of urgency for environmental campaigning group Greenpeace the government’s International to come support the burgeoning energy diversifying environmental movement in Jordan. And they plan to shift into viable had succeeded in getting their plea heard. energy-generating The anti-nuclear protest of late May last year alternatives: safe and clean renewable energy was not only the country’s first anti-nuclear resources, such as solar sit-in, but had also marked the first chapter of and wind power, which an activism alliance between Greenpeace and Jordan has, but has yet local environmental activists. Jordan’s own to tap into. Greenpeace Volunteers Group — Greenpeace Jordan in short — was born. Greenpeace Jordan is part of a wider Greenpeace Mediterranean project to consider the prospects for future green activism and campaign work in the Middle East, TO KN an extension of the organization’s Arab World EED Those OW N office in Beirut. with a keen eye on environmental Represented by a group of around six conservation and green core members, 35 dynamic volunteers, activism can join Greenpeace and a 1,000-strong online community, Jordan’s Facebook group Greenpeace Jordan has so far been at the at www.facebook.com/ greenpeacejo and follow forefront of local anti-nuclear campaign — their updates on Twitter a critical response towards the government’s @GreenpeaceJO. growing nuclear energy ambitions. As part of the Kingdom’s energy diversification strategy; a strategy seeking to wean the country off of increasingly costly gas and fuel imports by 2020, the government has steadily looked at nuclear energy as a viable option. The plan was to establish a

1,000-megawatt nuclear facility north of Mafraq governorate — some 40km northeast of Amman. The first major wide-scale public antinuclear campaign followed in June that same year, where Greenpeace Jordan volunteers, supported also by the Greenpeace Arab World team staff, had joined forces with other local groups demonstrating in front of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Amman, staging a symbolic death of campaigners sporting gas masks and biohazard suits. Other peaceful protests followed suit, one of which had engaged the residents of Mafraq.

Greenpeace’s Arab World Project Communications Director Raefah Makki tells us the volunteers in Jordan have set an excellent example of environmental activism among youth groups across the Middle East. Greenpeace Jordan volunteers were able to steer the anti-nuclear movement and engage other local environmental groups in the process, thus not only putting Greenpeace on the map of the anti-nuclear movement in Jordan, but also reinforcing the organization’s philosophy on nuclear across international platforms as well. Challenges in the environmental struggle always exist, Makki adds, however, Greenpeace with its volunteers are persistent in going forward with the green movement. “We want to raise the voice louder and push for green and peaceful solutions with the support from the public and the civil society,” she said. Greenpeace Jordan welcomes anyone to join their ranks as eco-warriors and support the organization’s works in promoting environmentalism in the country and beyond.

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Take Center Stage

Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal sheds the spotlight on Jordan’s latest theatrical initiative, New Think Theater, that’s inspiring actionable ideas and an outside-the-box spirit

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A collective video archive of past talks can be seen on the New Think Theater Website showcasing the many Jordanians who are doing amazing things, from overcoming cancer, to climbing Everest, to taking a journey through the Brain, or understanding how to be happy on a zero budget. Log on now to watch these clips!

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ew Think Theater is exactly as the name implies, a platform for innovative thinking. With a firm resolve to grab opportunity by the horns, this initative treads the arduous but oh-so-worthy road to success through motivation, perseverance, and an attitude that screams, “there’s no where to go but up!” Founded in 2009 through Al-Jude for Scientific Care by the admirable Mr. Maher Kaddoura — who is living proof that good does come out of every situation — New Think Theater is an organization created to “inform, inspire, entertain, and network people to improve the way we live and work.” And what better way to do that than to give people who live by such mantra, who are innovators in their fields, and living examples of thinking outside the box, the opportunity to “perform” onstage through motivational speeches and inspirational performances as seen last December, during the 6th New Think Theater event.

With over 1500 attendees from all over the Kingdom, dedicated to a better future and achieved success, the event included something for everyone. From a dabkeh by deaf and mute dancers proving that hearing loss could not hinder their creative ability, to a display of the adventurous spirit of a motorcycle enthusiast who believes that “people only fail when they give up,” the event is a theatrical dialogue sure to foster inhibited desires to follow your passion and not look back. As an obsessed follower of TED (a nonprofit dedicated to “Ideas Worth Spreading”), I feel a spark of pride to witness that there are those among our own community, who’ve followed in the footsteps of knowledge sharing. Those who’ve taken that extra step to arouse productivity, creativity, and care to inspire the soul, proving, as Mr. Kaddoura himself eloquently put it, “that daydreaming matched with planning, teamwork, action, and follow up, works.”

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Think Theater has released the “New Think Daily,” tackling what’s going on in the world and in Jordan. Check it out at paper. li/ newthinktheater/ 1309171338

Sponsor Thought Get involved in the New Think experience

If you have a story to share or would like to support performers in more ways than one, become a sponsor or performer yourself via the New Think Theater Website. If you are more of a back-seat kind of person, keep up-todate via New Think Theaters’ Facebook, Twitter, and other online presences to attend upcoming events for a muchneeded dose of brilliance.

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Photograph of the Month:

“Start Fresh”

Photographer’s Name: Noor Renfroe

Nationality: USA Profession: College Student Age: 18

I lived in Jordan for 12 years and I have to say that the most refreshing thing for me was “Laymoon ma3 na3na3” (lemonade with mint). After going away for college, it was definitely one of the things I missed the most. Now that I’m back home for winter break, one of the first things on my list to do was to enjoy a nice refreshing glass of Laymoon ma na3na3 accompanied by good conversation.

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Next month’s Photo of the Month theme will be: “Sweethearts” If you’d like to have your image selected as Go’s “Photo of the Month” then email your submissions to readers@gomagjordan.com. Include your name, nationality, age, and profession, and we’ll get back to you if/when your photo has been chosen!

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community Charities and NGOs

Arab Women’s Organization of Jordan, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 565 0644 Business & Professional Woman-Amman, Ibn Asaker St., 4th Circle, (06) 566 3013, www.bpwa-amman.org Abdel Hamid Shoman Foundation, Al Kulliyah Al Ilmiyah Al Islamiyah St, Jabal Amman (06) 465 9154, www.shoman.org Care International, Ibn Al Roumi St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 7921, www. caremiddleeast.org/Jordan HamzetWasel, (077) 786 8298, www. hamzetwasel.com Humane Society for Animal Welfare, Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 412 9077, www.hcaw-jordan.com INJAZ, Ibrahim Ayoub St., Al Redwan, (06) 565 7410, www.injaz.org.jo Jordan Environment Society, Shmesani, (06) 569 9844, www.jes.org.jo Jordan Institute Of Diplomacy, Suleiman Al Hadidi St., Sweifieh, (06) 593 4400 Jordan National Red Crescent Society, As Saada, Madaba (06) 477 3141, www. jordanredcrescent.org Jordan River Foundation, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 593 3211, www. jordanriver.jo Jordan Hashemite Fund For Human Development, Al Madina Mounawara St., (06) 582 5241, www.johud.org.jo Jordanian’s Women Union, Al-Hussein Refugee Camp, (06) 568 7037, jordanianwomenunion.org King Abdullah II Fund For Development, Petra University, Queen Alia Airport Road (06) 582 2820, www.kafd.jo King Hussein Cancer Foundation, Saad Bin Abi Waqqas St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 4960, www.khcc.jo King Hussein Foundation, Fares Al Khoury St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 6056, www. kinghuseeinfoundation.org Mabarrat Um Al Hussein (MUF), North Marka, (06) 489 2680 MIZAN, Razi St., Jabal Al Hussain, (06) 569 0691, www.mizangroup.jo National Center for Human Rights, 151 Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (06) 5931256, www.nchr.org.jo Royal Scientific Society, Al Jubaiha, (06) 534 4701, www.interacademies.net Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, (06) 533 7931, www.rscn.org.jo Save the Children Foundation, Princess Basma Center for Social Development, Jabal Al-Nuzha, (06) 567 0241, www. savethechildren.net United Nations University, University of Jordan, International Leadership Institute Building, Queen Rania St., (06) 533 8167, jo.one.un.org UNRWA, Wadi Seer, Bayader, (06) 582 6171, www.unrwa.org USAID, American Embassy, Abdoun, (06) 590 6117, jordan.usaid.gov

Classes ART

Bandak Art, 7th Circle, Wadi Al Seer, (06) 582 4952 Darat Al Funun, Nimer bin Adwan St, Downtown, (06) 464 3251, www. daratalfunun.org Orfali Art Center, Kufi St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 0603, www.orfali.net

COOKING

Crafty Cooks, Nakho Building, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 7103 Noodasia, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun (06) 5936999

MUSIC

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Freddy for Music, Abdoun Gardens, Abdoun, (06) 592 0085, www.freddyformusic.com Ghassan Al-Hejjawi Music Center, Tla' AlAli, (06) 553 1458 IPlay Music Center, Al Husseini Complex, Paris St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 8676, www. iplaymc.jo Life Melody for Music Classes, Jaber Complex, Mecca St., (06) 581 7405, www. lifemelody.net Ziad Alawsi, (0) 79 618 7292, www.alawsi. com

MODELING

Modelicious Management, Building No. 6 Khawarizmi St., Gardens, (06) 562 0849, www.modelicious.com.jo

Colleges & Universities

Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma’an, (03) 217 9000, ahu.edu.jo Arab Open University, Tariq Khalid Bani Mujahid St., Tabarboor, (06) 5630630, www. aou.edu.jo German Jordanian University, Al Jubeiha, (06) 530 0666, www.gj.edu.jo Jordanian University, University St., Al Jubeiha, (06) 535 5000, www.ju.edu.jo New York Institute of Technology, Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 5537902, www. nyit.edu.jo Petra University, Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 579 9555, www.uop.edu.jo Princess Sumaya Univeristy, Al Jubeiha, (06) 535 9967, www.psut.edu.jo Al Quds College, Airport Road, (06) 579 9020, www.quds.edu.jo Tala Abu Ghazaleh College, Mecca St., (06) 550 9222, www.tagcb.edu.jo Yarmouk University, Irbid, (02) 721 1111, www.yu.edu.jo

Language Centers

American Language Center, University St., (06) 552 3901, www.alc.edu.jo AMIDEAST Jordan, Nuh Al-Rumi St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 0930, www.amideast.org Bell Amman, Marj Al Hammam Bridge, (06) 579 9035, www.bellamman.edu.jo Berlitz, Prince Shaker Bin Zeid St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 5393, www.berlitz.jo British Council Jordan, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3420, www.

britishcouncil.org/jordan Cultural French Center, (06) 461 2658, www.cccljor-jo.org

Nurseries

Growing and Knowing Preschool, Al Dahran St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 5919, www.growingnknowingpreschool.com Iman Early Learning Center, Sweifieh, (06) 592 5945 Jumpstart Preschool, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 0234 Little Academy, Al Ifthikhar St., Abdoun, (06) 585 8282, www.tlacademy.com

Real Estates

Abdoun Real Estate, 10 Fawzi Qaweqji St. Mouhtaseb Complex, Abdoun, (06) 592 0605, www.abdoun.com.jo Abu Jodum, Shmeisani, (06) 566 0701, www.abujodum.com Mawared, Nabulsi St., Al Abdali, (06) 566 5825, www.mawared.jo Saraya, Al-Koufeh St., Um Uthaina, (06) 550 5444, www.sarayaholdings.com Taameer Jordan, Sweifieh, (06) 588 5558, www.taameer.jo Tala Bay, Al Ameer Shaker Bin Zeid St., Shmeisani, (06) 565 5700, www.talabay.jo Tamleek, 4th Circle, (06) 461 7851, www. tamleek.jo

Listings International Academy, Sa'ad Khair Street, King Hussein Parks, (06) 550 2055, www. iaa.edu.jo International Center for Montessori Education, (06) 556 1464, www. montessori-icme.com International Community School, Naour, (06) 479 0666, www.ics-amman.edu.jo The International School Of Choueifat, Airport Road, (06) 429 1133, www. iscamman-sabis.net Al Ittihad Secondary School For Girls, Waqed Bin Abdullah St., Qotnah, (06) 516 7990 Modern American School, Swefieh, (06) 586 2779, www.modernamericanschool. com Modern Arab Academy School, Sharhabil Bin Hasaneh St., Al Jern, (06) 566 0091 Modern Educational Academic School, Moh'd Ali Al Ja'bari St., Al Rawabi, (06) 586 5620 Sheikh Al Shuhada Omar Al Mukhtar School, Al Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., Al Tela Al Shamali, (06) 552 2495

Specialized Institutions

Aviation Technological Academy, Sulayman Al Dukkar St., Khalda, (06) 535 0911 Ayla Aviation Academy, King Hussein International Airport, Aqaba, (03) 206 Schools 4777, www.aylaaviation.com American Community School, Dahiat Jordan Academy of Music, off Ubadah Bin Al-Amir Rashid, (06) 581 3944, www. Al Samet St., Shmesani, (06) 560 4172, acsamman.edu.jo www.jam.edu.jo Amman Baccalaureate Mideast Aviation Academy, Marka Airport, School, Al Hijaz St., (06) 487 5152, www.maa.jo Dabouq, (06) 541 Red Sea Institute of Cinematic 1191, www.abs. Arts, Al Rashed St., Aqaba, (03) Give back edu.jo 201 6201, www.rsica.edu.jo this month to Amman Int. Royal Academy of Culinary a cancer patient, School, King Arts, King Abdullah II St., donate for a special Abdullah Ii St., Dabouq, (06) 541 2682, www. occasion, give blood, or Al Rawabi, (06) raca-lesroches.edu.jo make someone’s dream 551 6931 Royal Film Commission, 5 Al Feker come true. For details, Omar Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Al Tarbawi log onto www.khcc.jo Circle, Jabal Amman. (06) 464 Secondary under ‘How You Can 2266, www.rfc.jo School For Girls, Help’ for details. SAE Institute, off of Queen Alia Al Shora St., Al Airport Highway, (06) 579 9071, Helal, (06) 438 3877 www.saejordan.com

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Game Releases

Handheld Console

Game Reviews Cool new releases from the 3DS to the iPhone

This month's hottest and most anticipated video games Words by: Brandon Barron

Soulcalibur V Platform: Xbox 360, PS3 Developer: Project Soul Genre: Fighting Release Date: 31 Jan. Unlike most fighting games, SoulCalibur has earned the reputation of pairing challenging hand-to-hand battles with a solid backstory. Fight until you can fight no more. Reason to go play it: This game includes guest character Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the Assassin’s Creed trilogy.

Final Fantasy XIII-2

t’s been three years since the release of the last Final Fantasy and committed fans have been waiting with bated breath for Kotaku to reveal what new adventures it’s been cooking up in Tokyo. Lightning, the female protagonist of the previous game, takes the forefront again, and she is on a quest to rid the city of New Bodhum of vile monsters. Platform: Xbox 360, PS3 Reason to go play it: Famitsu Developer: Square Enix Magazine put this game down as the year’s most anticipated! Genre: RPG

Release Date: 31 Jan.

Good things to come

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Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D on 3DS A portable version of arguably the best game in the Metal Gear Solid cult series. Expected release: February 2012

Minecraft (Xbox 360) The popular Java game for PCs is coming exclusively to the Xbox much to the delight of building enthusiasts Expected release: Q2 2012

Silent Hill HD Collection

Platform: Xbox 360, PS3 Developer: Hijinx Studios Genre: Adventure Release Date: 24 Jan. It’s hard to deny that Silent Hill is the scariest thing paired with a controller. Now Silent Hill 2 and 3 have been remastered in horrific HD. Reason to go play it: Spook yourself silly and turn your daydreams into nightmares!

BioShock Infinite (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) This first-person shooter isn’t a sequel to the previous BioShocks, but a stand-alone game. Expected release: TBA 2012

Grand Theft Auto V This follow up to the successful GTA IV will be set in Los Santos, a city based on LA. Need we say more? Expected release: TBA 2012

Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword Platform: Nintendo 3DS Developer: Nintendo Genre: : Action Release Date: 31 Jan. This handheld hit chronicles the myth and the magic of the Samurai. You play a young warrior on a perilous journey to save a princess. Reason to go play it: The touchscreen and 3D make the moves of a samurai more interactive.

Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors Platform: PSP Developer: Capcom Genre: Fighting Release Date: Jan. 2012 Dark and sinister creatures lurk in the shadows, just waiting to pick a fight. You take them on in this fun pickup-and-play 2D fighter. Reason to go play it: : Finally put the debate of whether a werewolf can beat a zombie to rest.

Infinity Blade II Platform: iPhone Developer: Beatshapers Genre: Action Release Date: Jan. 2012 This physics-based game has you attacking galactic parasites with your “drone” with one move. Patience is the key to conquering and moving through the levels. Reason to go play it: The minimalist design makes this a visually stunning game, too.

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Book Releases Go’s choice books for this month Words by: Brandon Barron

Young Adult: The Fault in Our Stars John Green

Adult: Lunatics Dave Barry & Alan Zweibel

Dutton Juvenile Release Date: 10 Jan.

Putnam Adult Release Date: 10 Jan.

uthored by two award winning comedians, Lunatics promises to leave just about any reader in side-splitting laughter. The novel has two main characters, each with his own ridiculous problems, and their meeting sets into motion a hilarious turn of events that has them on the run from just about everyone. Think of the chapters as individual sitcom episodes, tied together by solid, relatable characters.

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Book Releases

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The Flight of Gemma Hardy Margot Livesey Harper Release Date: 24 Jan. Jane Eyre was set in the mid-1800s, but its story of growing up, overcoming obstacles, and finding true love is timeless. Livesey has rewritten Brontë’s classic story with modern characters in a more recent time. This is not to say that Gemma Hardy is not original. While staying true and reverent to the original, Livesey often takes license to veer far from Jane Eyre, making hers a novel that is exciting to both lovers of Brontë’s work and those simply looking for a great read. Reason to go read it: This novel offers readers an easy introduction to the genre of gothic literature. Before you know it, you’ll be halfway through Frankenstein.

A Grown Up Kind of Pretty Joshilyn Jackson Grand Central Release Date: 25 Jan. Following the effective storytelling technique in works like The Joy Luck Club and Steel Magnolias, Jackson’s newest novel depicts three generations of women in the American South. Each is unique in her strengths, struggles, and experiences, but they are bound inseparably together by the ties of family. A young woman is yearning to be older, while her mother and grandmother are wishing for the vibrancy of youth. What they discover together are the joys and challenges of gaining wisdom from others. Reason to go read it: This book doubles as an insightful anthropology into the rich culture of the postantebellum South.

The Operators Michael Hastings Penguin Release Date: 25 Jan. Look for a military novel or autobiography in any bookstore, and what you’ll find is a lot on the United States. It’s a poor representation of the truth — that well-equipped, highly trained solders from all over the world put their lives on the line daily. In his memoirs, Hastings candidly shares with the reader his experiences as a member of Britain’s elite 14 Company, and he does so with transparent honesty. This is a must-read for any military buff. Reason to go read it: Even though Hastings alters some events for security purposes, you’ll feel like a covert operative yourself, reading about happenings that have never before been disclosed.

Kindle Book of the Month

The Burned Tower Sergey & Marina Dyachenko Tor Books

Release Date: 24 Jan.

The Dyachenkos, the legendary Ukrainian sci-fi duo, marry age-old fantasy with a modern context in The Burned Tower, which was written in 1999 and has just been translated from Russian. A truck driver discovers a lonesome hitchhiker on a normally abandoned road, but what he’s agreeing to is much more than a simple lift. He unknowingly welcomes an ancient curse upon his head. Reason to go read it: This book is absolutely free on Kindle!

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oo often, young adult authors take their audience for granted, writing watered down plots for coming-of-age narratives, and there seems to be a huge gap between what adolescents face these days and the trivial trials of the characters in so many books. John Green clearly recognizes this, and in The Fault in Our Stars, he tackles it head on. This real, raw novel tells the story a teenage girl with terminal cancer.

The Essence of Happiness: A Guidebook for Living HH the Dalai Lama Not a new book, but still a great one, especially to start the year off fresh and full of hope! His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives great, simple advice and tales on how to live happily each and every day. Available at Virgin Megastore (City Mall, King Abdullah II St.)

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CD Releases Go’s music savant, Greg Dukeson, gives us the lowdown — from indie to hip-hop to rock — on the hot new albums out this month

What Go’s Listening to Right Now

No Light, No Light Florence + the Machine Ceremonials

Closer Kings of Leon Only by the Night

Pearl Jam

PJ 20 (Live Concert DVD) This is what happens when Cameron Crowe and Pearl Jam team up. The PJ20 tour, which this rockumentary documents, saw some stunning guest appearances (as if Pearl Jam needed them) including, Queens of The Stone Age, Liam Finn, and The Strokes. As the title suggests, this tour celebrated 20 years together and most fans will agree, they are as good today than they ever were. 78 | JAN. 2012

Nada Surf take their name from where their music takes you: “nada” meaning “nothing” and surf, well, to “surf on nothing.” Their seventh studio album, The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy, attempts to encapsulate the band’s live sound. The album’s lead single, “When I Was Young,” is beautifully melodic and haunting, plus the lyrics rock! Nada Surf’s vocalist, Matthew Caws, admitted, “We play fast and hard live, but we’d play so carefully in the studio. [Here] we made a decision to preserve what it felt like in the practice room.” Release Date: 24 Jan. Reason to go listen to it: Because there’s nothing like live music.

Kid Cudi x Dot Da Genius WZRD G.O.O.D./Universal Motown

This isn’t the first time that these two have worked together — in fact they’re old friends. Dot produced some of Cudi’s earliest works including his demos. One famous collaboration we all know, “Day n Night,” is an example of what happens when they hang together. Kid Cudi decided he wanted a new sound and a reinvention. Having been interested in building guitar riffs in his sound, he was inspired by Black Sabbath. “Perfect Is The World” will be the first single followed by “Rocket.” Release Date: 30 Jan. Reason to go listen to it: Because Kid Cudi x Dot Da Genius + Black Sabbath will definitely be worth checking out!

Leonard Cohen Old Ideas Columbia Records

Lana Del Rey Born 2 Die Polydor

With a deep soulful voice and Hollywood looks, Elizabeth Grant changed her name to Lana Del Rey, calls herself a “gangsta’ Nancy Sinatra,” and lists her inspirations as Kurt Cobain and Bruce Springsteen. The title track from the album definitely has a Springsteen-esque feel with similarities in tempo and delivery to “Streets of Philadelphia.” The track from this album that’s drawn most attention though is “Video Games,” which has featured on Gossip Girl and a reality show in England. Lana’s proven amazing live too — her live show in London sold out within 30 minutes of tickets being made available! Enough said? Release Date: 23 Jan. Reason to go listen to it: Because she’s come up through the music scene without the help of a talent show and is simply awesome.

Nada Surf The Stars... Barsuk Records

Don’t Move Phantogram Nightlife

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She Moves She Four Tet Rounds

At 77 years old, Cohen is a successful poet, novelist, and songwriter who’s been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Song Writers Hall of Fame — you’d think that would be enough for most people. Not for this legend! He just completed a world tour which kicked off in Croatia and, as well as being a massive sell-out, all 16 of his albums re-entered the Croatian charts at the same time along with his poetry and written works being published in all major media. Having just completed that tour, time for a rest surely? Not so. “Old Ideas” maybe the title, but the songs are all new. Release Date: 30 Jan. Reason to go listen to it: Because you’re hearing the words and music of a true living legend.

The Big Pink Future This 4AD

Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell make up this British electro rock band. Their debut album “A Brief History of Love” saw five singles released and, prior to it even being available, they’d already won NME’s “Best New Act.” A respectable start, but sophomore albums are known to be a challenge with high expectations. Robbie already regrets saying that his plans were for a totally different direction because, quite honestly, this isn’t that. But, having said that, this album is as good, if not better, than the first. “Hit The Ground (Superman)” is catchy, confident, assured, and easy to take an instant liking to. Release Date: 17 Jan. Reason to go listen: Because this band is a total pleasure to listen to.

Local Beats Artists Gone Solo

These musicians took starting fresh to a whole new level…

Arab MCs

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Formerly with: Destiny’s Child

Go met up with MC Jay and BV Dark of the Arab MCs, the amazing up-and-coming local rap duo Go: How did it all begin? Arab MCs: We started about 15 years ago, by rapping, creating new sounds, and coming up with a few songs. Together we’ve got a unique sound because MC Jay is a lyrical master, who raps with such speed, while BV Dark an incredible rapper, who can actually sing too. These elements — the combination of rap with rock and the introduction of melodies and sung choruses — are what’s going to make us stand out.

Go: How do you guys compose your songs?

Go: Why “Arab” MCs? AMC: We like to think we represent AMC: We each write our own lyrics for each of the Arab world. We want a united our parts. Previously, we region, because that would make us would take beats from unstoppable. Our ideal would be for the Internet and use there to be no boundaries between our them to rap along to. But countries, and for everyone to live in then we decided to be more original and create peace. Thus we didn’t choose to say our own singles, so at we represent one specific country; we that point we paid some speak for all Arabs, about all of the producers to come up problems in our region. with some beats for us. Go: Emad Alaeddin recently signed on as your producer. How did that happen? AMC: We met Emad at the Black Iris Festival 2011. We actually played the

But then we met Emad Alaeddin and the magic began and together we started making music unlike any other.

set before him and our performance made a real impact on him. He’s a rocker at heart and not really big into rap or hip-hop, but he was convinced by our talent after seeing how we affected the audience. Eventually we collaborated on some tracks together, which you can hear on Emad’s album, The Magic. And now he’s helping to produce our debut album! Go: Tell us about the album. AMC: It’s called Echoes from the Street and it’ll be released at the end of January. The album delivers a message of what’s going on in the world. As representatives of the youth, we’re talking about the situations that are making us angry and depressed, and the unfortunate living conditions we find ourselves in. We’re also trying to deliver messages to those young people who don’t listen to the news, to hopefully open their eyes a little. Go: What can we expect in 2012? AMC: An album, music videos, and a regional tour. And then we’re headed to Europe as well!

Elvis Country (Legacy Edition) 2012 sees’ the 35th anniversary of Elvis’ death. The original Elvis Country was seen as a massive comeback when it was release in 1968 and saw him reinvent some already amazing songs. One of those songs, “I Was Born About 10,000 Years Ago,” never made the original collection, but — along with tracks including Willie Nelson’s, “Funny How Time Slips Away” and Eddie Arnolds’, “I Really Don’t Want To Know” — was considered to be one of Elvis Presley’s greatest ever performances.

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DVD/Blu-Ray Releases The top movies to own this month

Words by: Brandon Barron

Moneyball Director: Bennett Miller Cast: Brad Pitt, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jonah Hill Release Date: 10 Jan. Genre: Drama MPAA Rating: PG-13 Brad Pitt depicts Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics, the poorest team in Major League Baseball, where money buys wins. With the help of an unorthodox economist (Hill) and the A’s reluctant head coach (Hoffman), Beane attempts the impossible: changing the way baseball works from the inside. In the meantime, Beane has to face the failures of his past and grapple with the fact that his daughter is growing up. The disc(s) will include: “Billy Beane: Re-Inventing the Game,” “Brad Loses It” blooper reel, and an interactive explanation of the Moneyball system.

Drive Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Cast: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston Release Date: 31 Jan. Genre: : Thriller MPAA Rating: R Ryan Gosling stars as a stunt driver for Hollywood’s greatest action films who also dabbles in organized crime. When he falls in love with his neighbor Irene (Mulligan) he opens himself up to a world of pain in the form of her husband, an imprisoned crime boss. Soon, Driver finds himself getting more heat than the character he portrays in his stunts, and he has to make quick decisions to stay alive and protect Irene. The disc(s) will include: “Drive Without A Driver: Interview With Nicolas Winding Refn,” and “Under the Hood,” a behind the scenes look at the cars in the film.

What’s Your Number? Director: Mark Mylod Cast: Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari Graynor Release Date: 10 Jan. Genre: Comedy/Romance MPAA Rating: R Ally (Faris) has been let down in far too many relationships to believe in true love. But one day she runs into one of her exes and sees in him what she thinks is a changed heart. Still skeptical, Ally decides to investigate her ex’s exes, to see if any of them have anything good to say about him. When she finds it difficult to track them down, she calls on her neighbor, Colin (Evans), to help her out. Guess who she falls in love with... The disc(s) will include: An extended cut of the movie, extended flashback dates and deleted scenes, and a gag reel.

The Last Lions Director: Derech Joubert Cast: Jeremy Irons Release Date: 3 Jan. Genre: Documentary MPAA Rating: PG Lions might be perched at the top of the food chain, but The Last Lions shows that they are far from a life of carelessness. This documentary follows a small family of lions, led by their mother, Ma di Tai, as they fight for themselves and one another on remote Duba Island. Perils include (but aren’t limited to) ravenous crocodiles, ruthless buffalo, and the evil cub-killing lioness, Silver Eye. National Geographic’s documentary expertise is at its best in this film. The disc(s) will include: A behind the scenes featurette and interviews with African wildlife conservationists.

Jerry Maguire Director: Cameron Crowe Cast: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is fired for it, he puts his new philosophy to the test. Why? Because who can forget that hilarious, “Who’s coming with me?!” scene? Julie & Julia Director: Nora Ephron Cast: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep Julia Child and Julie Powell find their lives intertwined, though separated by time and space. Why? Reinventing classic French cuisine by making it more accessible is one thing, bringing it into the digital age via a blog is another! Swingers Director: Doug Liman Cast: Vince Vaugn, Jon Favreau Mike moved out to LA from NYC, his girlfriend left him, and he’s not doing so good. His pal tries to get him back into the social scene and forget about his 6-year relationship. Why? “You’re money baby and you don’t even know it!” Things We Lost in the Fire Director: Susanne Bier Cast: Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro A widow invites her husband’s troubled friend to live with her and her kids. As he turns his life around, he helps the family cope with their loss. Why? Grief and addiction are terrible things to get over, but this movie shows with heart and courage, you can start anew.

TV Series

Releases If you miss out on episodes because of your busy schedule, or are planning to catch up on TV’s most talked about shows, check out this month’s releases

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Justified: The Complete Second Season

Ancient Aliens: Season Three

Boardwalk Empire

Studio: Sony Release Date: 3 Jan. Reason to go get it: Crazy times call for crazy solutions, and cowboy hatwearing deputy US Marshall Raylan Givens is never short of crazy solutions.

Studio: The History Channel Release Date: 24 Jan. Reason to go get it: After watching episodes of this show, which delves into accounts of ET encounters in the past, you might just believe that the Pyramids were built by Martians.

Studio: HBO Studios Release Date: 10 Jan. Reason to go get it: Finally, Steve Buscemi has been given the role he deserves! Travel with him back to a time when the Jersey shore was less “spray-on tan” and more “dog-eat-dog.”

Local Scenes

Dalia Al Kury

Last month, documentary filmmaker Dalia Al Kury screened her latest film, To Be Adiga, produced by Al Jazeera. Go’s Mike V. Derderian sat with her for a few questions Go: What made you decide on becoming a documentary filmmaker? Dalia Al Kury: After graduating from university I started working in international development, but then realized I wasn’t finding my creative self. I felt documentary making was the best way to merge my passion about development, society, and art. It was the natural path for me.

truth. They’re constantly falling in the trap of truth being more important than entertainment. Give me the harsh truth, but entertain me too! Go: What was your first documentary? DK: My first documentary was, Like Most Of Us Nayef Has A Mobile. It was the story of a Bedouin shepherd, who herded sheep in Abdoun. I am very much interested in the hybrid identity of Ammanites; I try to see how everyone is living in Jordan, a country full of contradictions.

Go: What other aspect made you the filmmaker you are today? DK: I have a real interest in finding a truthful moment. There is this magical moment in documentary filmmaking that unveils after you have shot 20 hours of film. You then place that truth in a few minutes of film. Having that truth on tape, and to be able to share it with people, is what grants me a sense of achievement. Go: Is there a possibility of not finding that moment of truth after shooting for 20 hours? DK: It takes time to find it, but it is there. Sometime it’s not as dramatic as people think. Truth is very subtle and takes on many forms. It can be funny, too. The most difficult truth to find was when I was shooting Amman: East vs. West because it was a controversial topic. It was difficult to unveil class distinction and point the finger at someone and say he/she practices class distinction. Truth assumed the form of humor. It’s why I have to have humor in all my movies because truth is harsh. If you are a documentary filmmaker and you don’t want to make a boring film you have to find the humor in truth. Scan here for Trailer

Go: So do you believe that harshness is bad for a documentary film? DK: Absolutely! That is what’s destroying documentary films. The reason documentaries aren’t as popular as they should be is because filmmakers are so interested in the harshness of

Go: What films did you most enjoy working on? DK: You can say my favorite three are: Caution! Comment Ahead; Smile you are in South Lebanon, because it was about my own family and reflected my own truth; and Banat Bab Allah.

Dalia Al Kury’s Filmography To Be Adiga (2010) Amman: East Vs West (2009) Banat Bab Allah (2009) Smile! You are in South Lebanon (2008) Our Kuffiyyah in London (2007) A Recycled Love Story (2007) Beautiful Boy (2007) The Kiss: Suspended (2007) Arabizi 101 (2006) Caution! Comment Ahead (2006) Like Most Of Us Nayef Has A Mobile (2004) Made in China (2004) Arab Terrorist Management Camp (2004)

Go: Setting up a shot for an interview: is it thought out or something you do on the fly? DK: It is not on the fly. When I interviewed director Mohy El Dein Qandoura for To Be Adiga his house was quite cinematographic. Wherever I’ve set up the camera I had a great shot. There are houses, however, with nothing but white walls. You have to find a good angle. When I started out I didn’t care much about the angle, but now it is different. Go: What would you tell individuals who aspire to be documentary filmmakers? DK: You don’t have to buy equipment, just rent them. Undergo basic courses in filmmaking, at places like the RFC, and then start making films and keep on making them; it’s a trial and error process. But the most important thing, which is also the hardest, is to find your inner voice. It is not the camera, the editing, or the funding, but it is finding the story and finding the way to tell that story in an interesting way. JAN. 2012 | 81

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Sunday 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 10:30 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma

19:00 - 21:00 The Weekend Warm-Up Mix with DJ Exoda 21:00 - 00:00 The Fix with DJ BeeBee 00:00 - 02:00 VONYC Sessions with Paul van Dyk Friday 20:00 - 00:00 The Juice with Hasan H 00:00 - 01:00 Corsten's Countdown with Ferry Corsten Saturday 19:00 - 22:00 Rock Out with Ibrahim

Monday 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 10:30 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 02:00 The Juice with Hasan H

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Sunday 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali 09:00 90s at 9

Wednesday 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 10:30 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 00:00 The Indie Show with Diana Thursday 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 10:30 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim

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Sunday 07:00 - 11:00 Rob Stevens 11:00 - 15:00 Callie 15:00 - 19:00 Scott Phillips 19:00 - 20:00 The Mix with DJ Godfather 22:00 - 00:00 Triple Dee with David Dunne & Andy Daniels Monday 07:00 - 11:00 Rob Stevens 11:00 - 15:00 Callie 15:00 - 19:00 Scott Phillips 19:00 - 20:00 The Mix with DJ Godfather 22:00 - 00:00 Global Dance Sessions with Brian Cheetam

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Tuesday 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 10:30 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 01:00 The Rock Out with Ibrahim

Beat

Monday 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali 09:00 90s at 9 Tuesday 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali 09:00 90s at 9 Wednesday 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali 09:00 90s at 9 Thursday 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali 09:00 90s at 9 20:00 - 00:00 The Sunny Feel Good Party Friday 10:00 - 13:00 The Lazy Friday Show 20:00 - 00:00 The Sunny Feel Good Party

Tuesday 07:00 - 11:00 Rob Stevens 11:00 - 15:00 Callie 15:00 - 19:00 Scott Phillips 19:00 - 20:00 The Mix with DJ Godfather 22:00 - 00:00 Rock N’ Jordan 00:00 - 02:00 The Core with DJ Shukx Wednesday 07:00 - 11:00 Rob Stevens 11:00 - 15:00 Callie 15:00 - 19:00 Scott Phillips 19:00 - 20:00 The Mix with DJ Godfather 22:00 - 00:00 Urban Beats with DJ Sotusura

Thursday 07:00 - 11:00 Rob Stevens 11:00 - 15:00 Callie 15:00 - 19:00 Scott Phillips 19:00 - 21:00 Weekend Warmup 21:00 - 22:00 The Dorm Sessions with DJ Fuzz 22:00 - 00:00 A State of Trance with Armin van Buuren 00:00 - 02:00 Anjuna Beats World Wide

Friday 12:00 - 18:00 Scott Phillips 18:00 - 21:00 Godfather’s Mix reloaded 21:00 - 23:00 Trance Around the World 23:00 - 01:00 Global DJ Broadcast with Marcus Schultz 01:00 - 04:00 Late Night Show with DJ Moh

14:00 - 15:00 Golden Hour 15:00 - 19:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 19:00 - 20:00 Golden Hour 20:00 - 22:00 Simply 70s with Jean-Paul Hansford 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop

Saturday 12:00 - 18:00 Callie 22:00 - 00:00 Smooth Grooves

Wednesday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Nic Foster 10:00 - 14:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 14:00 - 15:00 Golden Hour 15:00 - 19:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 19:00 - 20:00 Golden Hour 20:00 - 22:00 Totally 80s with Gary King 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop

Mood 92.0

Sunday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Nic Foster 10:00 - 14:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 14:00 - 15:00 Golden Hour 15:00 - 19:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 19:00 - 20:00 Golden Hour 20:00 - 22:00 Classic Rock with Jean-Paul Hansford 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop

Monday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Nic Foster 10:00 - 14:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 14:00 - 15:00 Golden Hour 15:00 - 19:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 19:00 - 20:00 Golden Hour 20:00 - 22:00 Nostalgia with Nic Foster 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Nic Foster 10:00 - 14:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine

Thursday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Nic Foster 10:00 - 14:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 14:00 - 15:00 Golden Hour 15:00 - 19:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 19:00 - 20:00 Golden Hour 20:00 - 22:00 Disco with Lee Moulsdale 22:00 - 01:00 Non Stop Party, including Godfather’s Retro Mix 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop Friday 06:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 14:00 - 18:00 Tiiu Shelley 18:00 - 22:00 Guilty Pleasures with JeanPaul Hansford 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop Saturday 06:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 14:00 - 18:00 Tiiu Shelley 18:00 - 22:00 Soul on Saturday with Nic Foster 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop

Hey DJ! Go chatted with 102.5 Beat FM’s mid-day DJ, Callie, to discuss all things radio and music

Go: How long have you been a radio DJ for? And how did you get into it? Callie: I have been a radio presenter since the mid 90s. I didn’t mean to get into radio; I fell into it when I was in university. I was chatting with my friends and the professor in charge of the radio program came up to me and said, “Hey, you’re funny and you have a great voice. Want to do a show?” It all kicked off from there! I got my first radio job in little more than a month after that. Go: What’d you think of Jordan’s music scene? C: I find it inspiring here because of the many different backgrounds there are in Jordan. You can hear anything from Arabic to European to American styles of music; I think it’s great. Go: What kind of music do you mostly listen to during your downtime? C: Even though I am a massive hip-hop and rock fan, when I want to chill out I will listen to anything from Billie Holiday to the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Also, you can’t go wrong with Adele. Go:What would you recommend to someone who’s looking to get into the radio biz? C: The best thing to do is to intern at a radio station that way you can get a feel for how it all works. People think we just hit buttons and play music, but radio is far more involved than that. It does require a lot of work, effort, and passion!

Play 99.6 FM’s Local Talents

Go:What do you think about the free downloading of music from applications like LimeWire, eMule, and BitTorrent? C: I’m torn on this topic because I want the artists to get what they deserve on an album they worked really hard on, but then again through these programs, people can get free music if they don’t have the cash to buy an album that they really want. Go: Which singer/band/DJ would you love to Name 5 tracks you’re currently see perform live here in the Kingdom? C: I would love to see Lady Gaga come here listening to - “Press It Up” by Sean Paul - “ Someone Like You” by Adele - “ This is What Rock n’ Roll Looks Like” by Porcelain Black - “ Lego House: by Ed Sheeren - “ Y’all Want a Single” by Korn

Homegrown station Play 99.6 FM is always looking out to support the country’s local talent. Log on to www.play.jo/talents and check out their comprehensive list of local artists, singers, musicians, DJs, bands, producers, and entertainers complete with profiles, pictures , videos, and comments. If you’re a budding local talent yourself and aren’t featured on the site, you can submit your request directly from the page for consideration. Go local, go #Jo!

because I hear she throws an amazing show. I also really think a good rock concert would be amazing here in Jordan. I have seen Korn three times in concert and would love to see them perform in Petra. Ahhh… I can still dream!

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Daytime with Lee Mousdale Lee hits back weekdays on Mood 92 FM from 10:00am until 2:00pm taking you back in time on a musical journey with the Time Machine. He brings back your memories with the number one hits of all time, while Lee’s lifestyle guests bring you the latest in food, medical, gadgets, entertainment, and all of life’s matters. Enjoy radio’s best variety with Lee Moulsdale! JAN. 2012 | 85

Grand CINEMAs Guide Grand Cinemas’ movie releases for the month of January.* Visit www.grandcinemas.com or call (06) 581 8808 for movie times.

5 January

Set Up

Director: Mike Gunthur Cast: 50 Cent, Bruce Willis, Ryan Phillippe Genre: Action Rating: R A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny (50 Cent) seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.

The Girl with Dragon Tattoo

Director: David Fincher Cast: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Stellan Skarsgård Genre: Thriller Rating: R Hoping to distance himself from the fallout of a libel conviction, journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Craig) retreats to a remote island in Sweden’s far north where the unsolved murder of a young girl still haunts her industrialist uncle forty years later. Ensconced in a cottage on the island where the killer may still roam, Blomkvist’s investigation draws him into the secrets and lies of the rich and powerful, and throws him together with one unlikely ally — tattooed, punk hacker, Lisbeth Salander (Mara).

12 January

The Darkest Hour

Director: Chris Gorak Cast: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella Genre: Sci-Fi Rating: PG-13 The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak.

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Space Dogs 3D

Director: Inna Evlannikova, Svyatoslav Ushakov Cast: Elena Yakovleva, Anna Bolshova, Yevgeny Mironov Genre: Animation Rating: G Schoolbooks say that Belka (Bolshova) and Strelka (Yakovleva) were the first space dogs. But the dogs say that people don’t always tell the whole truth.

19 January

Under world Awakening

Director: Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, India Eisley Genre: Action/Fantasy Rating: PG-13 Underworld Awakening brings a stunning new dimension to the epic battle between Vampires and Lycans, as the first film in the franchise to shoot in 3D. Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns to her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.

26 January

Contraband

Director: Baltasar Kormákur Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Beckinsale Genre: Action Rating: R Chris Farraday (Wahlberg) long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs (Ribisi), Chris is forced back into doing what he does — running contraband — to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian (Ben Foster), to head to Panama and return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate through a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops, and hit men before his wife, Kate (Beckinsale), and sons become their target.

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas

Director:Todd StraussSchulson Cast: Cast: Kal Penn, John Cho, Neil Patrick Harris Genre: Comedy Rating: R Following years of growing apart, Harold Lee (Cho) and Kumar Patel (Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are prepaing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar’s door on Christmas Eve, his attempt to redirect it to Harold’s house ends with the “high grade” contents — and Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree — going up in smoke. With his in-laws out of the house for the day, Harold decides to cover his tracks, rather than come clean. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar, through New York City, their search for their perfect replacement tree takes them through party heaven — and almost blows Christmas Eve sky high.

The Descendants

Director: Alexander Payne Cast: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller Genre: Comedy/Drama Rating: R From Alexander Payne, the creator of the Oscarwinning Sideways, set in Hawaii, The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family’s land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.

* These movie releases are correct at the time of print. Please make sure to double check the releases with Grand Cinemas in case any scheduling changes occur during the month.

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Before we go...

Blogger of the Month

Leen Al Zaben Age: 27 Nationality: Jordanian Blog Name: Culeenary Blog URL: www.culeenary.com

Go: How long have you been blogging for? Leen Al Zaben: I launched Culeenary in September of 2010 and it was my first blogging experience, so I’ve been blogging for about two years now.

Go: What piece of advice would you give to someone who’s thinking about entering the blogosphere for the first time? LAZ: Discipline has been key for me, from planning a post, to cooking, to photographing, and finally, to writing it up. Keep a posting schedule; readers like to know when to expect content. Whether it’s once a week or once a month, plan a schedule and stick to it. Finally, make sure you focus on what you know, what you love, and what you’re good at.

Go: What got you into the blogosphere? LAZ: I wanted to document family recipes from across Jordan and, as a writer, the natural thing for me to do was to write about my experience searching for those recipes. The most obvious medium was a blog and so Culeenary was born.

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Go: How did you come up with the name “Culeenary”? LAZ: I wanted my blog to have a name that was related to food but that was also personal. I started a list of fancy foodie terms, but the name actually came to me unexpectedly; I was reading through foodie book and I saw the word “culinary” in a new light. Then, it clicked: I could insert my name into the word. Culeenary.

Blogger or WordPress? WordPress. Copyright or copyleft? Copyleft. Digital or analogue? Analogue. Hot or cold? Depends. Summer or winter?

Go: What specifically do you love to blog about? LAZ: Food, travel, cooking, and nostalgic eating. I also love that my blog got me into food photography; if there is anything I love more than eating, it’s photographing beautiful food!

Sweet or salty? Salty Fruits or vegetables? Both, as long as they’re in season. Cup half full or cup half empty? The cup is never the right size! Na’meh wella khishneh? Na’meh.

Quick Qs:

Go: If you were stuck on a desert island and could access only one Website, which one would it be and why? LAZ: The online version of The New York Times. There’s always something good to read there, plus I’m obsessed with their Dining Section. Go: Food-wise, what would you suggest to those who are looking to “start fresh” this year? LAZ: I’m all about eating well, but eating good quality food. My advice is to eat good simple food — in other words, what’s seasonal and what’s local. Oh, and it’s important to focus on the quality of the ingredients going into your food, too.

February may be a month away, but Go’s always looking ahead

Unstoppable Convention 2012

From 3 to 6 February, Amman will play host to UCON 2012, a powerful networking convention that promises to change your professional life as you know it thanks to their network of support, as well as their host of internationally acclaimed speakers and leaders. Originating in Bahrain in 2009, today Unstoppable is an energetic, highly motivated, and determined group that bolsters the individuals who join the UCON family. To learn more tweet @unstoppable_bh, check out www.facebook.com/UnstoppableOfficial, or visit www.unstoppable.com.bh

Be sure to pick up Go’s February issue, which will be packed with all the sweetest things!

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