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Spring Cleaning with Easy Storage Dining out in Amman — Vegetarian-Style How to Join the Zumba Revolution Spring’s Here! Time for Allergy Testing

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All the goings on in Jordan’s cultural scene for March!

Mar. 2012

In This Issue

Staff Publisher Majed Alayyan General Manager Celine S. Alaeddin celine@ gomagjordan.com Editor-in-Chief Karen Simon karen@ gomagjordan.com Staff Rayah Al-Mashal

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Photography Motaz Abu Hamdeh Humzah Azouqa Isabelle Hoyez Claire Collins Writing Samer Aksoy Brandon Barron Mike V. Derderian Greg Dukeson Kinzi Jones Whitney McNamara Annisa Rochadiat

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This month we asked some of our contributors these quick questions: We say “spring fever,” you say… Where do you go to enjoy Jordan in the spring? Which is your favorite flower/plant? What’s the most important thing Mom taught you? Go just launched its new Website, www.gomagjordan.com; what is your one absolute favorite site?

Kinzi Jones Get me outta the city! • Ajloun and Jerash hill country • In a Samer Aksoy Elvis Presley • garden, daffodils. Ajloun, the scenery In a vase, pink is amazing there in rosebuds • To be spring • The venus kind :) • Pinterest. fly trap! • To be com for ideas and appreciative and allrecipes.com for grateful • IGN.com practicality

Whitney McNamara I say, obsessivecompulsive spring Brandon barron cleaning • Road “Incredible tripping anywhere Annisa India!” (I’m going outside the city • Rochadiat Spring cleaning! there this month) Yellow roses • She • Hiking in the • Neighborhood set an example of Dead Sea valley • a hard working, park, Amman’s Tea (Still thinking strong woman, Rainbow St. • about India...) • White orchids • unconditional, That God never To be on one’s selfless love, gives us anything and an attitude best behavior at we can’t handle • where you can all times and be of benefit to one’s Wired.com. It’s my dust yourself off favorite mag (aside and try again • surroundings • from Go, of course!) Stumbleupon.com Go Out!

Rayah Al-Mashal Mike V. Get jiggy with it Derderian ATCHOO! Hay • Our family farm; fever time! • I it’s a sanctuary stay in Amman • I love leaves mainly. Spring in for some reason, the city is lovely • but if I had to Cactus (all types pick something, of cacti, actually)! probably the black I love their knack iris • Everything; for survival and I’ve been blessed they produce with an amazing amazing flowers mother, best friend, • Imagination and and sister. She’s my reading • IMDb.com role model and she because I’m a taught me how to movie addict who value yourself and grew up facing to be strong and a TV! I spend independent hours reading and • Google.com, researching movies hands down

Greg Dukeson Spring cleaning • It’s got to be the start of the Dead Sea and Aqaba trips to get a bit of extra warmth and feel the sun again! • I’ve grown to love the smell of Jasmine in Amman • Her secret recipe for corned-beef pie, oh, and, to learn to keep my mouth shut and walk away from an argument sometimes • Well, gomagjordan.com, of course and hdfm. jo! Both are simply must-sees :)

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Local Scenes Danny Amir

Go Healthy Dress Your Tresses

Community

changing Lives

one Smile at a Time

How it Began Operation Smile is the brainchild of a husbandand-wife team

Go’s Annisa Rochadiat talks with Operation Smile Jordan about their amazing work helping children born with cleft lips and cleft palates

Did you know that one in every 700 children in Jordan is born with a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or both? Known as one of the world’s most common birth defects, a cleft lip and cleft palate are oral and facial malformations that occur early during pregnancy. Clefting occurs because of insufficient tissue development in the mouth or lip area and appears as a gap or a narrow opening in the skin of the upper lip or the roof of the mouth. A combination of genetic and environmental factors are said to be the cause of this defect. Due to complications in feeding, one in 10 children who are born with clefting usually die before their first birthday because of malnutrition. Non-treatment can also lead to breathing and eating difficulties, permanent hearing loss, dental issues, and long-term speech problems. Treatment for this defect, however, is an easy facial reconstructive surgery, which can take as little as 45 minutes to complete and costs approximately 450 JOD per patient. In Jordan, these surgeries and follow-up care have been provided free of charge to those in need thanks to the good work of Operation Smile Jordan (OSJ). Since 2004, Operation Smile — part of the US-based international charity offering free treatment to children and young adults with craniofacial deformities founded in 1982 — has worked together with the Jordanian Ministry of Health in treating more than 1,700 children across the Kingdom, as well as the Palestinian Territories. The establishment of an Operation Smile Jordan Center in Amman in 2008 has further bolstered the organization’s work in the country. The center — open all-year-round — boasts a range of services including speech therapy by certified pathologists. Plus, the facility also provides medical professionals with various life support trainings through its Roma Downey Life Support Training wing. Apart from treating patients, OSJ also facilitates regular training for medical professionals who are keen on volunteering for OSJ’s medical missions by sending them to the annual Operation Smile Physicians’ Training

NEED TO KNOW High school and uni students are also welcome to get involved with OSJ as this is a great learning experience for student volunteers! To find out more, email volunteers @operationsmile.jo.

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Program (PTP) at their headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. These sessions allow doctors with various medical backgrounds from around the world to exchange and discuss their knowledge and experience. Operation Smile’s medical missions in Jordan and abroad also provides great hands-on training for medical volunteers and students-in-training. In December 2011, a number of Jordanian surgeons and their international counterparts successfully worked together in screening 500 Jordanian and Palestinian patients and operating on 115 of them with the help of a team of Jordanian medical students. Following this success, Operation Smile Jordan’s Training Center and Clinic Coordinator, Maha Ireifij, tells us another medical mission is already in the works and will tentatively take place in the Mafraq and Jerash area at the end of this month or in early April. If you’re interested in being a part of this next mission and would like to learn more about Operation Smile Jordan and their great activities, or if you merely wish to donate for the surgeries, get in contact with them today. Your efforts could go a long way in helping bring a smile to another human being.

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Dr. William Magee Jr. (a plastic surgeon) and Kathleen (a social worker and nurse) first started this project a few decades ago. The NGO’s operations now cover over

60 countries and has had a hand in providing

2,000,000 patient evaluations and more than

200,000 free surgeries

to children and young adults born with cleft lips, cleft palates, and other facial deformations across the globe! To help OSJ continue on with their fantastic work, log on to www. operationsmile.jo today and find out more.

One in every 700 children in Jordan is born with a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or both

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In some unique cases, a series of surgeries and continual speech therapy are needed for a cleft-lipped and/or cleft-palated child to attain full normalcy in feeding and speaking abilities. This is why Operation Smile and their keen volunteers don’t just stop at facilitating reconstructive operations, but also provide patients with necessary preoperative consultation and after-surgery care in ensuring complete rehabilitation.

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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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On 31 March, don’t miss TEDxAmmanTeachers. This occasion will bring teachers together to celebrate teaching by putting them on stage to tell their stories, share their insights, and give their “talk of a lifetime.” The event will also offer top educational resources and opportunities to collaborate on practices. For more, visit tedxammanteachers.com

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Thurs 1

The Dead to Red Rally Run takes place this evening. Log on to dead2red. com to find out more.

Fri 2

Legion performs a live show at 7 Concept Coffeeshop, Mecca St. Call (079) 951 8421 for details.

Sat 3 Log on to facebook. com/feesheh and take part in their competition to win a Fender guitar! Mothers’ Day Show @ Four Seasons. Aat Festival @ Al Balad Theater.

Manifesto workshop led by Ghalya Saadawi @ Darat al Funun. Call (06) 464 3251 for more. Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution. Go to www.ifjordan.com or flip to p. 12 and 24 to read more

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

Head to The Studio to view the amazing poster exhibition, 50 x 70. Call (06) 464 6367 for details.

Check out Reem Yassouf’s Zara Gallery exhibit and then head to Dar Al Anda for SOCOTRA. Flip to p. 24 to find out more.

It’s time for Tech Tuesdays! This month’s Tech City Edition will take place at the Hyatt. See ammantt.com.

Indulge in a scrumptious vegetarian meal at the InterContinental’s Indu. Flip to p. 18 to read more about the capital’s veggie spots.

Take this weekend to head down to Aqaba for cheap! Flip to p. 22 to read all about how we did it with at 150 JOD budget.

Flip to p. 12 for more. Flip to p. 24 for more cultural events.

Think Green @ Sheraton Amman. Visit www.thinkgreenjordan.com.

9 Bands Across Borders’ awesome event is happening tonight. Flip to p. 16 to read all about it.

10 Take this Saturday to head up to Irbid and visit the miraculous site of Umm Qais. Flip to p. 58 for more information.

Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution.

Get your hands on the all-new Mario Party 9 for Wii released today! Flip to p. 74 for more new video games.

Are your allergies acting up because of the spring air? Flip to p. 38 to read all about MedLabs’ allergy testing!

H.E. Charlotta Sparre, unveils her beautiful photo exhibition at Jaracanda Images today. Flip to p. 12 to find out more.

Get in shape while having fun by signing up for a Zumba class! Flip to p. 46 to get the details.

Revamp your frontyard this weekend! Flip to p. 30 for inspiring outdoor furniture stores.

Mothers’ Day Bazaar @ Bristol Hotel. Call (079) 525 2625

16 From the Earth’s sale is on discounting beautiful handmade products. Flip to p. 34.

17 Go for a drive and discover the Image Festival #2 for yourself! Flip to p. 24 to read more.

Mother & Baby Care @ Le Royal Hotel. Karaoke Boat Party in Aqaba! Call (077) 991 1994 for details.

Aat Festival @ Al Balad Theater. Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution.

Today is the last day to take part in our Go Win competition for a night’s stay at the Mövenpick Dead Sea! Flip to p. 11 for details.

Check out the Folk Truck Art from Pakistan exhibition going on at Nabad Gallery. Flip to p. 24 for more information.

20 Go watch the screening of, The Artist, at the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation. Flip to p. 24 to read more.

International Medical Tourism Congress @ Kempinski Dead Sea. Call (06) 568 7486 for more. Mother & Baby Care @ Le Royal Hotel. Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution.

Pick up a copy of 3aroos Amman, the intriguing new novel about modern life and society in Amman. Flip to p. 76 for more great new reads.

Head to Darat Al Funun to view the Further Than the Eye Can See exhibition. Flip to p. 24 for more information.

The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation will screen Spanish film, Alamar, this evening. Flip to p. 24 for the details.

It’s Mothers’ Day!

Enjoy 30% off your bill from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at 1Ten Restolounge. Call (077) 711 2233 for reservations.

Rediscover Jordan’s most incredible site, Petra! Flip to p. 56 to read about our suggestions on what to see there.

Give back to the community with Operation Smile. Flip to p. 66 to read about this fantastic organization.

7th Wedding Show @ Le Méridien. Call (06) 565 6550 for details. Global Forum For Sports Medicine @ University of Jordan. Call (06) 585 4474 for more.

If you haven’t yet gotten around to it, get your spring cleaning on. And let Easy Storage help! Flip to p. 32 to find out more.

Treat yourself to a movie night and catch Wrath of the Titans at Grand Cinemas, out today! Flip to p. 86 for more of this month’s cinema releases.

ArtMedium is launching Souq Fann today, their first project for 2012! Flip to p. 14 to find out about it and this awesome local company.

Souq Fann @ Zara Center. Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution.

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“The original social network.”

TEDxAmmanTeachers is happening today! Flip to p. 12 to read about it. Switch off your lights

tonight for Earth Hour! Flip to p. 14 to get the details.

* 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.

If you’re a caffeine addict then have we got something for you! Simply email readers@ gomagjordan. com, put “Gloria Jeans” as the subject line, include your name, contact number, and address in the email, and leave the rest up to us. We’ve got plenty of Gloria Jeans vouchers for free coffee for you to win so shoot us an email today!

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A Dream of Four Cities H.E. Charlotta Sparre, Ambassador of Sweden to Jordan, is sharing her love of four cities — Amman, Beirut, Cairo, and Damascus — through her photographs at a Jaracanda Images exhibition this month. Building on the concept of a dream and a meeting of different realities, with pictures being combined, the results are both familiar and confusing as Charlotta captures the essence of each city. Fascinated by an accidental double exposure photograph that her mother created when Charlotta was a child, she now applies the technique deliberately to photographs of her favorite Middle Eastern cities. In her words: “In each photo I have tried to capture the soul of the cities, each of them being different from the other — and yet in some ways familiar.” Under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Majda Raad, the exhibit will run from 13 to 31 March and 5% of sales from the exhibition will go in support of the Al Hussein Society for the Habilitation and Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged. ABCD: A Dream of Four Cities runs under the umbrella of Institut FranÇais and Darat Al Tasweer’s Image Festival 2. Jacaranda Images, Omar Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4050, www. jacarandaimages.com

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Alaa Wardi and Mohab’s cover of Amr Diab’s “Wa7ashteny.” This is proof that instruments are overrated! Watch it @ tiny.cc/1vxgc

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ArtMedium

Who’s behind Amman’s Street Art Fair, Mashrou’ Leila’s concert, and this month’s Souq Fann? Go was curious to find out, so in Weibdeh — the hub of all things art and cool — Kinzi Jones found the ArtMedium team

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Go: Tell us about ArtMedium. Amal: Sarah Abu Alia is our GM and founder, I’m the operations manager, Sataan Al Hassan is our project manager, Hala Adwan runs Café Des Artistes, Mohammad Mousa is our designer, and Bshara Al Kopti is our financial manager.

more than a restaurant and more than a gallery. Creative people are magnets for one another, and we offer them a “home” on Rainbow – the center of Amman’s culture and nightlife. We screen movies, hold art classes, and feature live music and exhibitions on a weekly basis.

Go: How did it all begin? Sarah: I was working as a freelance project manager and had been taking on work related to the arts. There was a lot of demand for what I was doing so I decided to create a business model and brand. There is an obvious gap in Jordan’s market for professional management for the arts. We hope to become a regional company that creates platforms for artists and musicians through our services and projects.

Go: What got you started and where are you now? Amal: The Amman Street Art Fair was our first project in 2010; it was the first of its kind in Amman. People loved it, and the artists got the exposure we set out to provide. We’ve had four other events since then. GeekFest was the art factor for those infatuated with technology, while the Green Art Project promoted environmental awareness through tree installations. Then, to expose a community development organization called Ruwwad, we organized a tour from Ras Al Ein to Jabal Nadhif, using

Go: So that delicious restaurant on Rainbow St. is yours? Hala: Yes, but Café des Artistes is

graffiti, music, and acting to portray life for the residents there. Another project was Mashrou’ Leila’s concert, the Lebanese band that we brought to Amman to perform at the Citadel. Fans from Palestine heard and came in by the hundreds, since they couldn’t attend concerts in Lebanon. It was an amazing time! We repeated the Amman Street Art Fair again in 2011, and now we’re starting our 2012 projects.

NEED TO KNOW Are you an artist or designer? Hurry up and book your booth for Souq Fann; the deadline is 6 March! Call (077) 578 6296 or email info@ artmedium.me for details.

Go: What’s next for ArtMedium? Amal: We’ll be launching our Website that’ll allow artists to join our online network. Our earliest project, though, is Souq Fann at the end of this month where we’ll be providing the public with a lively environment to interact with the local art scene. This will take place on 30 March through till 1 April at the Zara Center. Those interested can find out more by visiting www.artmedium.me.

Latest news

Punt Roma

Spanish fashion brand, Punt Roma, has finally come to the Kingdom! With a new boutique in TAJ Lifestyle, Abdoun, Ammanis can enjoy a great variety of new trends at the highest quality and the best price. Punt Roma offers women’s wear plus accessories including handbags, shoes, scarves, and jewelry.

Mothers’ Day Show

The 12th Mothers’ Day Show will take place at the Four Seasons (Al Kindi St.) on 3 and 4 March. Between 11:00am and 9:00pm enjoy a fair packed with great entertainment from booths selling original items to fashion shows to competitions and prizes up for grabs! Call (06) 592 2070.

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Earth Hour

On 31 March the world will once again take part in Earth Hour where the ecoconscious will switch off all electricity in their homes and/or places of work from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Anyone can take part in this event and if you want to share the experience, head to Wild Jordan Café. Call (06) 463 3542 for more.

Thai Massage

Head over to The Spa at the Four Seasons (Al Kindi St.) to experience their new Thai Massage. This relaxing massage incorporates elements of gentle rocking, deep stretching, and rhythmic compression to create a healing therapy. For details call, (06) 550 5555 or visit www.fourseasons.com.

The Upper West Side

THE One’s Spring/ Summer 2012 collection is now on show! A hot theme for this season is the Upper West Side, which pairs white, silver, and gold with a range of browns creating a haven of understated opulence that is modern living. Call (06) 462 0305 or stop by the showroom at Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St.

Full Moon Marathon

The 5th Annual Full Moon Desert Marathon — with its post-run party, bonfire, and campout — will be back on 4 May and registration is already open! Taking place at Wadi Rum, this is a “fundurance” test for seasoned runners and amateurs alike. To sign up or for details visit www. flashback-adventures.com.

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To see the collection for yourself, head to For the Love of Vintage, Batool Center, Ahmad Al Arousy St., Abdoun. Or call (079) 828 0000 and visit www. fortheloveofvintage.net.

Old School Ads

If you’re a fan of yesteryear then check out For the Love of Vintage’s authentic old ads

TipnTag’s App The Go Team loves answers

ong before flashy TV spots, eye-catching billboards, and aerial banners, there was magazine advertising. But what was once meant to provide information and sell a product has now become collectable pieces of vintage art that make for great décor items for the home or office. We love the look and color of Coke’s vintage ads; it’s great to see that some things just stand the test of time.

A Good Meme

There’s nothing like a good meme to cause a fit of laughter At Go we work very hard to bring you a decent read each month, but it’s always good to take a little break from work to laugh your heart out. And thanks to the useless, but funny things that circulate on the Web, it’s easy for the Go Team to find reasons to crack up. Lately, it’s been all about hilarious memes. You know, the ones that cause involuntary ROTFLs, like the above…

TipnTag is your one-stop destination for answering almost any “Where can I…?” question This iPhone app is great for answering your queries when you draw a blank by having local experts help “find your way.” But you can also be on the flipside by giving your tips to the community too. Plus, you can gain points and work your status up to certified expert tipper!

The Chicken Pizza @ O Six Gastro Lounge Nothing beats a good pizza, like the ones being served up at O Six

W NEED TO KNOW O Six is located in the Canyon Boutique Hotel, Adeeb Wahbeh St., Shmeisani, and it offers stunning views of Amman. Call (079) 994 0606 for reservations.

Bands Across Borders We’re huge live music fans and few things are better than witnessing local musicians playing great shows here in Amman

The country’s mega music event, Bands Across Borders is back this month, on 9 March. Hosted at the Cultural Palace in Sports City, global and local artists will come together to put on a fantastic show. Concertgoers can expect to see musicians like Hani Mitwasi, Alaa Wardi, Aziz Maraka, and Haifa Kamal, while the event’s hosts, comedians Mohammad Lahham and Wonho Chung, will guarantee a night full of laughs. For more, log on to www.facebook.com/BacrossB or call (079) 767 6771. 16 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

hat makes a great pizza? In Go’s resident foodie’s opinion: a crispy yet chewy thin crust, tasty toppings, and a size large enough to share. That’s exactly the kind of pizza we found at Amman’s latest hot spot, O Six Gastro Lounge. The juicy chicken pieces sit on a bed of cheese, tomato sauce, and a perfectly cooked crust, topped with fresh rocca leaves. Served on a wooden board and cut into manageable pieces, this pizza — following the rest of the menu’s concept — is meant to be shared. But we bet they’ll be plenty of you fighting over the last piece!

Dojo MMA

Jordan has it’s very own online store for all things MMA! If you’re a fan of mixed martial arts and are looking to start some classes, or if you’re already an avid MMA fighter, dojomma.com is a great source for all your combat needs. Boasting brands like Venum, Round 5, Bad Boy, and more this is your one-stop-shop for gloves, mouth guards, fightshorts, hoodies, equipment bags, and so much more. Just pick your item of choice, proceed to check out, fill in your details, and get your stuff delivered straight to your door! Check out the online shop for yourself now by visiting dojomma.com.

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The Dead to Red Rally Run takes place this evening. Log on to dead2red. com to find out more.

Legion performs a live show at 7 Concept Coffeeshop, Mecca St. Call (079) 951 8421 for details.

Aat Festival @ Al Balad Theater.

Mothers’ Day Show @ Four Seasons.

Log on to facebook. com/feesheh and take part in their competition to win a Fender guitar!

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Read your new copy of Go!

Manifesto workshop led by Ghalya Saadawi @ Darat al Funun. Call (06) 464 3251 for more. Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution. Go to www.ifjordan.com or flip to p. 12 and 24 to read more

Take this weekend to head down to Aqaba for cheap! Flip to p. 22 to read all about how we did it with at 150 JOD budget.

Bands Across Borders’ awesome event is happening tonight. Flip to p. 16 to read all about it.

Take this Saturday to head up to Irbid and visit the miraculous site of Umm Qais. Flip to p. 58 for more information.

5 6 7 8 9 10 Indulge in a scrumptious vegetarian meal at the InterContinental’s Indu. Flip to p. 18 to read more about the capital’s veggie spots.

Go for a drive and discover the Image Festival #2 for yourself! Flip to p. 24 to read more.

Karaoke Boat Party in Aqaba! Call (077) 991 1994 for details.

Mother & Baby Care @ Le Royal Hotel.

From the Earth’s sale is on discounting beautiful handmade products. Flip to p. 34.

17 Get in shape while having fun by signing up for a Zumba class! Flip to p. 46 to get the details.

Mothers’ Day Bazaar @ Bristol Hotel. Call (079) 525 2625

Revamp your frontyard this weekend! Flip to p. 30 for inspiring outdoor furniture stores.

4 It’s time for Tech Tuesdays! This month’s Tech City Edition will take place at the Hyatt. See ammantt.com.

Think Green @ Sheraton Amman. Visit www.thinkgreenjordan.com.

H.E. Charlotta Sparre, unveils her beautiful photo exhibition at Jaracanda Images today. Flip to p. 12 to find out more.

Head to The Studio to view the amazing poster exhibition, 50 x 70. Call (06) 464 6367 for details. Flip to p. 12 for more. Flip to p. 24 for more cultural events.

11 Are your allergies acting up because of the spring air? Flip to p. 38 to read all about MedLabs’ allergy testing!

Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution.

Get your hands on the all-new Mario Party 9 for Wii released today! Flip to p. 74 for more new video games.

If you haven’t yet gotten around to it, get your spring cleaning on. And let Easy Storage help! Flip to p. 32 to find out more.

Treat yourself to a movie night and catch Wrath of the Titans at Grand Cinemas, out today! Flip to p. 86 for more of this month’s cinema releases.

Souq Fann @ Zara Center.

ArtMedium is launching Souq Fann today, their first project for 2012! Flip to p. 14 to find out about it and this awesome local company.

7th Wedding Show @ Le Méridien. Call (06) 565 6550 for details. Global Forum For Sports Medicine @ University of Jordan. Call (06) 585 4474 for more.

Rediscover Jordan’s most incredible site, Petra! Flip to p. 56 to read about our suggestions on what to see there.

tonight for Earth Hour! Flip to p. 14 to get the details.

TEDxAmmanTeachers is happening today! Flip to p. 12 to read about it. Switch off your lights

Give back to the community with Operation Smile. Flip to p. 66 to read about this fantastic organization.

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Enjoy 30% off your bill from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at 1Ten Restolounge. Call (077) 711 2233 for reservations.

The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation will screen Spanish film, Alamar, this evening. Flip to p. 24 for the details.

It’s Mothers’ Day!

Check out the Folk Truck Art from Pakistan exhibition going on at Nabad Gallery. Flip to p. 24 for more information.

Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution.

Pick up a copy of 3aroos Amman, the intriguing new novel about modern life and society in Amman. Flip to p. 76 for more great new reads.

Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution.

Head to Darat Al Funun to view the Further Than the Eye Can See exhibition. Flip to p. 24 for more information.

Mother & Baby Care @ Le Royal Hotel. International Medical Tourism Congress @ Kempinski Dead Sea. Call (06) 568 7486 for more.

Go watch the screening of, The Artist, at the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation. Flip to p. 24 to read more.

Today is the last day to take part in our Go Win competition for a night’s stay at the Mövenpick Dead Sea! Flip to p. 11 for details.

Aat Festival @ Al Balad Theater. Image Festival #2: [Re] Evolution.

Check out Reem Yassouf’s Zara Gallery exhibit and then head to Dar Al Anda for SOCOTRA. Flip to p. 24 to find out more.

* 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.

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Fresh spring fruits plus veg go hand in hand, so Go went on a mission to find Amman’s top restaurants with great vegetarian options Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

ot consuming meat for health, lifestyle, or faith-based reasons can be challenging when dining out, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Our capital has its fair share of restaurants that cater to the vegetarian crowd, whether you follow an ovo, lacto, ovo-lacto, or even vegan diet. From authentic Mediterranean cooking to fresh salad bars to tasty oriental cuisines, we’ve dug up some of this city’s best places to indulge on delish meals perfect for the herbivores among us.

Wild Jordan Café

sing nutrient packed ingredients like flax seed, tofu, avocados, oats, legumes, and nuts, not only is the menu at the beautiful Wild Jordan Café very healthy, it also includes tons of dishes that are both vegetarian and vegan friendly. The café — operated in partnership with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) — also sources products locally, such as thyme grown in Dana, mushrooms grown in Dibeen, and herbal tea grown in Mujib, thereby supporting local farmers. For added bonus, Wild Jordan Café is completely smoke-free and has breathtaking views of the city, guaranteeing a memorable meal. Othman bin Afan St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman (06) 463 3542, www.wildjordancafe-jo.com Veggies love: Their eggless pastas!

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Maccheroni’s Ristorante

T NEED TO KNOW Maccheroni’s also have a restaurant located in Mecca Mall’s food court; a great choice for a quick lunch! 18 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

ucked away in Abdoun Hills you will find Maccheroni’s Ristorante — a cozy restaurant serving up Italian delicacies, which are well suited to those who don’t eat meat. Their menu is vast and varied with plenty of choices for ovo and lacto vegetarians, including meatless salads, pizzas, pastas, and risotto. Since Italian cuisine uses so many gorgeous vegetables in their dishes — think garlic, eggplant, zucchini, rocca, sweet peppers, mushrooms, and of course tomatoes — this is a yummy way to get your recommended daily servings of veg! Ahmad Fawzi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 6606 Veggies love: Their risotto al funghi.

Indu

any Indians don’t eat meat for religious reasons, which means a cuisine with plenty of delicious options for vegetarians. And Indian dishes are packed with spices making everything wonderfully flavorful. Fine dining restaurant, Indu at the InterContinental Hotel, serves up fantastic fare from all the different regions of India. For meatless options they have delish potato-based appetizers, an array of daals, different vegetarian curries, a choice of paneer dishes, and a ample assortment of naan bread. What’s more, if you’re vegan, plenty of dishes are actually suited for your diet too. InterContinental Hotel, Islamic College St., 3rd Circle, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com Veggies love: Their wholesome vegetable biryani.

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Loyalty EAT Restaurant Group has launched their loyalty card program to provide customers with exclusive discounts and other privileges

If you’re a fan of local eateries Azkadenya, Casereccio, Bruschetta, Shawermama, Lemon Shisha Bistro, and Room Service, then this card is for you! EAT Restaurant Group, the brains behind each of those top venues and brands, is offering a program with three different tiered cards; the Classic, Silver, and Gold Card (with the latter two only granted after regular use of the Classic Card). To get your EAT Classic Card, all you have to do is spend 10 JOD at any of the above mentioned outlets and submit an application form along with your bill to any manager on duty. And once you claim your card, you can begin collecting points and rewards at your favorite EAT spots! Check out www.eat-jo. com for more.

Tarweea Restaurant

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ne of the healthiest vegetarian dishes you can have is a plate packed full of veggies topped off with a light vinaigrette dressing. Vegetables typically provide the highest concentration of antioxidants and nutrients when in a raw state. Bruschetta offers up one of the city’s most impressive salad bars featuring over 100 ingredients for you to choose from, perfect if you’re following a vegan or raw food diet! This means you can easily mix and match veggies and toppings to suit your tastes without getting bored. And if you’re still hungry after your salad, then check out their à la carte menu for an array of Italian, Mexican, and American vegetarian options too! Sataan Al Hasan St., Abdoun, (06) 593 1512, www.eat-jo.com Veggies love: Their never-ending supply of avocados, artichokes, and heart of palm!

o many Levantine dishes are vegetable-based making this cuisine a great option for those who avoid consuming meat products. Nutritious and delicious, the impressive choice of veggie and legume mezzes at Tarweea Restaurant would be more than enough to satisfy any herbivore. Vegetarian choices seem endless: Mutabal, Foul, Hummous, Fattah Hummous, Falafel, Halloumi, plus Makdoos accompanied with either steaming hot bread or fresh crisp vegetables! Tarweea’s original branch is located in Shmesani while the newly opened outlet can be found in Rabia. What’s more, not only is Tarweea known for generous hospitality and great food, it’s also open 24-hours a day! Abdullah Bin Rawaha St., Rabieh, (06) 548 1000, www. facebook.com/tarweea Veggies love: Their homemade Galayet Bandoura. gomagjordan.com | Mar. 2012 | 19

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Sun Downers If a lounge is what you’re looking for, then choose to head over to VIVID after sunset With an eclectic selection of jazz music more fit for a lounge, VIVID comes to life once the sun goes down. The place’s dim lighting and nighttime ambience turns this cool daytime restaurant spot upside down for a completely different type of chill.

Face the Music

Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal finds melodic inspiration at VIVID, Amman’s tribute to music in the form of a colorful eaterie Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

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King Abdullah II St., Dabouq (06) 541 3091 www.vvd-lounge.com www.facebook.com/vividlounge

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ight on King Abdallah II St. in Dabouq, and sheltered from the hustle of traffic jams and people going about their daily business, is an auditory sanctuary. Started by Naji El Nasser and Ashraf Mashrigi, and inspired by a love of music, VIVID — a restaurant, café, and lounge that celebrates music — will tickle your ears. With vibrant colors and an ambience that seduces you into relaxation, this place aims to find comfort in melody. Past the bright yellow doors, which opened last January, are white walls housing what I like to refer to as a, “celebrated virtual soundtrack” — with images exhibiting the icons and legends of the music industry. Also, with sculptures of the likes of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, funky printed furniture, old school vinyl records, and gramophone chandeliers composing this space, VIVID’s thoughtful décor offers a blend of nostagia and inspiration. But the celebration of sound doesn’t stop at the design. Exploring the world of music in everything, VIVID’s menu is presented with the same virtuosity, with the likes of Bob Marley presenting appetizers, MJ highlighting their Sizzling Fajitas, and Marcel Khalifeh alongside the Grilled Salmon with light cream capers sauce. VIVID’s attention to detail is spot-on.

NEED TO KNOW Keep a lookout for future theme nights paying special tribute to music’s legends. Think, “MJ Nights” for all you Michael fans out there!

“Playing with shapes and flavors” and offering an assortment of food possibilities, from breakfast options, sandwiches, and salads, to pizzas, pastas, and main courses, to yummy desserts and more, satisfying your palate at this restaurant won’t be a problem. And for those more in the mood for café-style lounging, VIVID’s selection of iced drinks, fresh juices, hot drinks, and smoothies will not disappoint. Whether you’re in the mood to grab an argeeleh with some friends, pop in to satiate those hunger pangs, or finish up some work on their comfy couches, you’re welcome here — their kind and attentive waiters definitely help add to this place’s laid-back and harmonious feel. All in all, VIVID is a great place to get lost in the music, and expose yourself to some alternative tunes for a change.

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

In light of our “In Bloom Issue,” which encompasses Mothers’ Day, Go asked MealAdvisors.com to give us some advice on some Amman’s top restaurants to take Mom out for a treat. Here is some advice from Amman’s foodies

Deir El Qamar

“This is one of my favorite places in town for Lebanese cuisine. The food is always very good, and service always impeccable.”

Ren Chai

“I visited Ren Chai today for the first time and was not disappointed at all. The service was excellent and very discreet. We had a super time and cannot wait to go back!” Advisor Arnold

Advisor Celine A

Diwan Al Sultan Ibrahim

“I came from Stockholm, Sweden to Amman for a short vacation and went to Sultan Ibrahim. Wow!! All I can say is, really, really good food. I loved it.” Advisor munterdam

Yoshi

“The food was great, we ordered the famous crunchy salmon salad, kani salad, shrimp rangoon, and a variety of the perfectly made makis. Everything would be rated 10/10 by any sushi lover.” Advisor Rouba

Sufra Restaurant “The food was great, service was also up to expectations! I loved the atmosphere and honestly can’t wait to sit in their garden for it looks really nice.” Advisor RakanKhirfan

Fakhr El Din

“I can’t get enough from Fakhr El Din! For me, it’s the best Lebanese restaurant in Amman. Whether for a family event, for business, or for inviting a foreigner, it’s a great choice.” Advisor Yasr

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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This Is Jordan! Go’s Brandon Barron took on our “This Is Jordan” challenge, where we gave him 150 JOD to spend on amazing things in Jordan

Images by: Brandon Barron

ometimes it seems that the people who are missing out most on Jordan’s adventures are the people who live here. While droves of tourists from across the planet come to the Hashemite Kingdom to experience the beautiful eccentricities of our country, many of my friends here in Amman have never walked among the ancient ruins of Petra, snorkeled in the Red Sea, or hiked the trails in Ajloun. In light of this fact, Go came up with a great idea: they gave me 150 JOD to spend on a truly Jordanian adventure, to show our readers just how much fun is to be had in this country. This is Jordan!

I decided to spend my cash in Aqaba, Jordan’s southern port city, where the Red Sea teems with beautiful marine life, the seafood is delicious, and the culture is truly authentic. Those in Amman will be happy to know that Aqaba’s weather is about ten degrees warmer than that in the capital, and it’s rarely overcast. Another thing I quite enjoyed was that tourism in Aqaba is in its low season this month, so beaches aren’t overcrowded and prices are more affordable than in the summer. And in light of March’s Mothers’ Day, Aqaba’s proximity within Jordan makes it a great option for a surprise getaway to treat Mom the way she deserves to be treated. Here’s how I spent my day on Go’s dime...

GETTING THERE AND AROUND

Where to EAT

There are various ways to get down to Aqaba, but this month RJ is having a special deal

Aqaba is known for having a great selection of restaurants, from local fare to foreign fusion

Jordan only has one regular domestic flight, and it’s between Amman and Aqaba. RJ flies the one-hour route twice daily, and the current low season means that tickets are quite cheap. My first expense for the trip was snatching up a round trip ticket with RJ’s “Super Sweet” fare, at a total cost of 65.50 JOD. In addition to the great price, the flight schedule means that a day trip to Aqaba is totally doable. My outbound flight left Queen Alia International Airport at 7:15am, and my return flight left at 10:00pm from King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba. Book online at www.rj.com.

I arrived in Aqaba quite early in the morning, and since it was a Friday, there were few breakfast options other than the overpriced hotel buffets. I opted for a traditional Arab breakfast of falafel and mint tea (along with the sides that come with them). Filling up for only 3 JOD was a steal! Many falafel joints can be found behind Aqaba’s stunning new mosque. At mid-afternoon, I visited the Mövenpick’s downtown hotel, where its piano lounge serves coffee and light snacks. The cappuccino I had there tasted pretty good, and it came with a free, top-notch piano performance. The cost of my coffee, with a tip, came to 5.50 JOD. One of my mom’s favorite cuisines is Chinese, so for dinner I went to what I consider Jordan’s best Chinese restaurant, Formosa. It’s a casual Chinese joint and the staff are very friendly. During this visit, my total bill, including a tip, came to 15 JOD.

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To get around town for the day, I rented a car from Dollar Car Rental via a lesser-known online rental agent called IzziRent. Despite the fact that the rental and petrol only cost 28.40 JOD for the day, Dollar included an airport pickup and dropoff in the price. While just about any caliber of car can be rented in Aqaba, my budget only allowed for the bare minimum: a Mitsubishi Lancer with automatic transmission. Rent a car at www.izzirent.com.

NEED TO KNOW For solid reviews of Aqaba’s eating options, visit www. tripadvisor.com.

What to Buy

Jordan’s southern city has its own version of Amman’s Souk Jara and it’s a top place to shop

Because of my tight budget, and since I’m in Aqaba often, I didn’t pick up any souvenirs while in town, but that’s not to say there aren’t any. On Fridays, downtown Aqaba hosts the Souq by the Sea, a fun outdoor market with local handicrafts and live performances by Aqabawi musicians. Since Aqaba is a tax-free zone, many people pick up staples like almonds and blankets in town at prices much lower than those found in other places in Jordan. Log on to soukbythesea.com for more information on the market.

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What to EXPERIENCE

Those who are adventurous will be happy to know that Aqaba is full of exciting experiences When weighing my options on what to do in the city, I considered parasailing and an ATV excursion in the desert. However, my adventure was planned with moms in mind, so I settled on filling my day with some lower-key experiences that were cheap or free, so that I could spend my money on one major activity. Aqaba is much more than just a seaside resort; for centuries it’s been inhabited by warriors, desert merchants, and a unique culture. In the morning, I headed to the main park in the center of town to enjoy a beautiful olive garden with benches and paths. I hunkered down for a while, pulled out my Kindle, and enjoyed the balmy weather we don’t have in Amman this time of year. After that, I visited the ruins of the medieval Islamic city of Ayla. Stone arches still stand strong here, and camels roam around the site. One of the best things about these two places for a traveler on budget is that they’re free! Also, I kept noting to myself how much my mom

would enjoy being there, too. (Find more on Aqaba’s public places and historic sites at www.aqaba.jo.) My big splurge of the day had to be one of the coolest things I’ve done in Jordan. For 29 JOD, I went on a four-hour pleasure cruise on the Red Sea with the crew of Sindbad Water Sports’ glass bottom boat, The Discovery — a two-level boat with a sunbathing deck. The tour takes passengers along Aqaba’s coast, stopping over famed coral spots like the Japanese Garden and the Cedar Pride shipwreck. Guests are invited to snorkel in the warm Red Sea and explore the marine life close up. The cruise also includes a delicious Jordanian barbecue lunch, with hummous, mutabal, shish tawouq, and grilled fish. This is definitely something my mom would love, but if your mom is the adventurous type, Sindbad has pretty much everything fun there is to do on the water, including jet skiing or scuba diving for about the same price as the boat cruise. (Learn more about Sindbad’s offerings at www.sindbadjo.com.)

Overall, my 150 JOD Aqaba adventure was a great one, and my experiences were something I want to share with friends and family when I go back. The final cost of my trip, including airfare, car rental, food, and activities, came to 146.40 JOD — just under budget. Thanks, Go, for a memorable adventure! gomagjordan.com | Mar. 2012 | 23

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CINEMA

March’s

with Mike V. Derderian

Culture Shock

The month of March just marched into our calendars reminding us that Amman is always packed with artistic, cultural, and musical events. Go’s Mike V. Derderian tells us what is happening around town

Ladri di biciclette [Bicycle Thieves] (1948) Director: Vittorio De Sica Cast: Lamberto Maggiorani, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda Duration: 93 min. Color: Black & White Genre: Social Commentary

Film Screenings:

Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation

Part of its monthly Cinema Club activities, this foundation organizes film screenings hosted by film critic Adnan Madanat.

Festivals:

The Image Festival #2 Presented by the Institut Français and Darat Al Tasweer, The Image Festival #2, called [Re] Evolution, is a photography and video festival. It will be launched on 1 March by renowned photographer Joseph Koudelka at the Electricity Hanger in Ras Ein and will continue till 31 March. 50 French and Arab video artists will showcase their work, through never seen before displays, at 25 venues around Amman. For more information go to, www.ifjordan.com or call (06) 461 2658. Scan Here for Website

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C’è chi dice no (There Is Someone Who Says No) 2011/95 min./Comedy/ Italian, subtitled English Director: Giambattista Avellino Cast: Luca Argentero, Paola Cortellesi, and Paolo Ruffini Giambattista Avellino’s 2011 film is a 95-minute black comedy about friends plotting to take revenge on their arch enemies after attending their school reunion. It will be screened, with English subtitles, at Al Hussein Cultural Center in Ras Al Ein. Entrance is free. Call (06) 464 0350 for more information. Showtime: 7:00 pm, 21 March

Makan

Concerts:

Al Balad Theater Jazz Week is still on at Al Balad Theater. It will run for one more day on 1 March, during which bands like Carlama and Antonio Mesa will perform. Yazeed Bin Abu Sufian St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 2005, www. al-balad.org

NEED TO KNOW Al Balad Theater will also be running the Aat Festival in celebration of International Women’s Day from 3 to 16 March! Call (06) 465 2005 to find out more.

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Journalist and film critic Yazan Ashqar’s film screenings and presentations continue at Makan. Ashqar, who is based in Amman and writes for the Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar, will be hosting screenings of select films from experimental cinema. Jabal Al Weibdeh, Al Share’ah St, (06) 463 1969, www.makanhouse.net

6 March Mia aioniotita kai mia mera (Eternity and a Day) 1998/125 min/Drama/ With Arabic subtitles Director: Theodoros Angelopoulos Alexander, a famous writer, is very ill and has only a few days to live. He meets a little boy on the street, who is an illegal immigrant from Albania. Alexander then takes the boy home.

13 March Topio stin omichli (Landscapes in the Mist) 1988/127 min/Drama/ Greek with Arabic subtitles Director: Theodoros Angelopoulos Landscapes in the Mist is about two children, Voula and Alexandre, searching for their father who is supposedly living in Germany. Their obsession with this father figure will take them to the boundaries that separate childhood from adolescence.

20 March The Artist 2011/100 min/Comedy/ Silent with Arabic & English subtitles Director: Michel Hazanavicius It is the year 1927 and the place is Hollywood. Silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will finish his career and he will fade into oblivion. The Artist is about a declining film star and a rising actress, as silent cinema falls out of fashion and is replaced by the talkies. Most of the film itself is silent and was produced in black-and-white.

27 March Alamar 2009/73 min/Drama/ Spanish with English subtitles Pedro GonzálezRubio Before their inevitable farewell, a man of Mayan roots and Natan, his half Italian son, embark on an epic journey into the open sea.

Showtime: All screenings at the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation begin at 6:30pm. Al Kulliyah Al Elmiyah Al Eslamiyah St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3627, www. shoman.org

The tagline of Ladri di biciclette, reads: “A man and his son search for a stolen bicycle vital for his job.” What you will think after watching it: “A sad story of a man’s struggle to feed his family in a merciless world.” The bleakness of De Sica’s movie is downplayed by the father and son relationship that thrives between Antonio Ricci (Maggiorani) and Bruno (Staiola), as they scour the markets and neighborhoods of Rome for Antonio’s stolen bicycle. The rough surface of a post-World War II Rome is scratched to reveal a loving relationship between a father and a son during a hectic day spent roving the streets, seeking the help of best friends, chasing after thieves, and having a wholesome meal. Antonio is told that the only way for him to work for a poster hanging company is to buy a bicycle. Without any hesitation, his wife, Maria (Carell), decides to sell her bed sheets. An optimistic Antonio spends the day riding his new bike and hanging posters around town — with his new job he’ll be able to provide for his family. Unfortunately, the following day the bicycle gets stolen sending him in a spiral of despair. With his son behind him, he hits the streets in search for the vehicle at the source of his livelihood. Often placing in “best movie” lists, the surprising aspect of Ladri di biciclette is the fact that all the main actors in this film were amateurs. The realism of the film will no doubt leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth in spite of the glimmers of hope that appear every now and then. However, the scenes between this desperate father and his son full of innocent aspiration will haunt your thoughts long after the movie has finished. To watch Ladri di biciclette swing by the Royal Film Commission (#5 Omar Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman) and get it at their vast film library! Call (06) 464 2266 or visit www.rfc.jo for further details.

Art Exhibitions:

Zara Gallery Reem Yassouf, a Syrian artist and jewelry maker, will be unveiling four of her playful and dreamy pieces on 5 March. Yassouf’s paintings will be on the walls of Zara Gallery till 26 March. Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel, 3rd Circle, (06) 4651433

Dar Al Anda Jordanian artist Ramzy Kattan’s SOCOTRA, a photography exhibition is to open on 5 March at 5:30pm. Reawakening the Past, a photography exhibition by Kelvin Bown, part of The Image Festival #2 will open on 6 March. Dhirar Bin Al Azwar St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 462 9599, www. daralanda.com

Nabad Folk Truck Art From Pakistan, an exhibition organized by the artisans of Tribal Truck Art, a philanthropic organization established by a Pakistani entrepreneur, Anjum Rana, will open under the patronage of HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan on 19 March. Othman bin Affan St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5084, www. nabadartgallery.com

Jacaranda Images Mohammad Al Shammarey’s Wasat Al Balad/Downtown, where he rebuilds and documents his memories in visual form, is still on and it will continue until 17 March. Omar Bin Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4050, www. jacarandaimages.com

Darat Al Funun Basma Alsharif’s Farther Than The Eye Can See, about the interest that lies in how we relate and internalize the geopolitical shifts that occur within our lives, and those we carry with us from the past, continues this month until 29 March. Nimer Bin Adwan St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 464 3251 www. daratalfunun.org

out ArGeeleh

Belmondo Café, Mecca St., (06) 553 3021 Bianca Café, Ahmad Fawazi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5234 Jafra Café, Prince Mohammed St., Downtown, (06) 462 2551, www.jafragroup.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 Rotana Cafe, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 0520 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

Cinemas

Cinema City, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 551 8611, www.meccamall.jo Cine Le Royal, Le Royal Hotel Amman, Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (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

Aunty Hanady’s Cheesecake & Cookies, King Abdullah II St., (06) 535 5025 Bifrost, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1312 Books@Café, Omar Ibn Il Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 0457, www. booksatcafe.com Bunzy Buns, Ahmad Fawzi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 7172, www.bunzybuns.com Café Des Artistes, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 79 657 5184 Caffé Strada, 15 Mohammed Rashid Ridha Nightlife St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 0017 1Ten Resto Lounge, Shepherd Hotel, Zaid Bin Al Haritha St., Jabal Amman, (077) 7 The Camel’s B@C, Baouniyyeh St., Jabal 112233 Weibdeh, (06) 465 7881 51 (Switch), Sameeh Al Shoumali St., Al ChaYi: The Art of Tea, 245 Al Madenah Al Sahel, (077) 515 1515 Munawara St., (06) 553 3638 Agave, Qiss Bin Sa’edah St., (06) 463 3030 Cilantro Café, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5009, www.cilantro-cafe.com Amigo Pub, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Cioconut Lounge, Al Sha’ab Street, Dabouq, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3001, www. amigopub-jo.com (06) 541 2484 Chez Hilda, Ali Nasouh Al-Tahir St., Sweifieh, Beerkeller, Le Royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, (06) 582 4808, www.chezhilda.com (06) 460 3000, www.leroyalamman.com Costa Café, City Mall, King Cantaloupe Gastro Pub, 10 NEED TO Abdullah II St., (06) 585 9694 Rainbow Street, 1st Circle, Crumz, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi Jabal Amman, (077) 773 KNOW St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0102, 3333, www.cantaloupe.jo Head to The Ivy www.goodharvest.com.jo Canvas, Muntazah Circle, and try their Toss-Up Cups & Kilos, Rainbow St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 Tuesdays. When you ask 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, 2211 for your bill, they’ll bring (06) 4649345 Chesters, Le Royal Hotel, you a couple of dice; toss Gloria Jeans Coffees, Al Zahran Street, 3rd Circle, them and if you get two 3s, your bill is on the Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti Jabal Amman, (06) 460 house! Call (06) St., Sweifieh, (06) 592 5715, 3000, www.leroyalamman. 5935130 for www.gloriajeans.com com more. Java U, Saed Abdo Shamout Cube, Shepherd Hotel, Said St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5726, Bin Hareth St., Jabal Amman, www.java-u.com (079) 985 5955 Juicebangbang, Avenue Mall, Swefieh, (0) Dubliners, Comfort Hotel Suites, Ali Nahuh 775 989 416 Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 2848, www. La Mirabelle, off of Saed Abdo Shamout dublinersjordan.com St., Abdoun, (06) 565 6026, www. Flow, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, zalatimosweets.com (079) 978 7777 Old View Cafe, Omar Ibn il Khattab St., (06) Glass Bar & Lounge, Landmark Hotel, Al 465 3516 Hussein Bin Ali St., (06) 560 7100 Paul, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 La Calle, #10 Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal 2760, www.paul-international.com Amman, (077) 726 6928 Second Cup, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Las Tapas, Bonitas Hotel, Qiss Bin Sa'edah Abdoun, (06) 556 0691, www.secondcup.com St., 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 5061, www.bonitamman.com Segafredo Zanetti, off of Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6526, www. The Library Lounge & Cigar Bar, Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 segafredo.it 7607, www.thelibrary.marriott-amman.com Starbucks Coffee, Prince Hashem St., Abdoun, (06) 592 1005, www.starbucks.com Murphy’s House of Rock, Red Rose Hotel, Turtle Green Tea Bar, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (077) 716 5008 Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4813 Oobé, Al Qasr Metropole Hotel, Mithqal Al Vivid, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 3091 Faeiz St., Shmesani, (06) 566 6140 ext. 3 Wild Jordan, Othman bin Afan St., 1st O Six Gastro Lounge, Canyon Hotel, Adeeb Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3542, www. Wahbeh St., Shmeisani, (079) 994 0606 wildjordancafe.com Queen Vics, Ali Nahuh Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 4426

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Square Bar, Four Seasons, 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www.fourseasons.com Time Out Sports Bar, Kempinski Hotel, Abd Al Hameed Shoman St., Shmesani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski.com/amman Rovers Return, Abed Al Raheem Al Hajj Mohammad St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 4844, www.roversreturnjordan.com Saluté & Beer Garden, Abdul Qader Koshak St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www. jorest.com Seven Barrels, Hisham Hotel, Abu Firas Al Hamadani Pathway 2, Jabal Amman, (077) 977 7708 Shaman, Um Qsair St., Deir Ghbar, (077) 722 7888

Restaurants

32 North, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, amman.grand.hyatt.com Abou El Abed Al Hakawati, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (077) 605 5550 Asia, Four Seasons Amman, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www. fourseasons.com Azkadenya, Mecca St., (06) 554 9391 Bistro One, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 7890, www. bistroone-jo.com Blue Fig, Prince Hashem St., Abdoun, (06) 592 8800, www.bluefig.com La Bruschetta, off of Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 1513 Beit El Fukhara, Abdallah Ghosheh St., near 7th and 8th circles, (0) 79 714 0250 Beit Shocair, Khirfan St. off Rainbow St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4094 Burj Al Hamam, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com Buffalo Wings & Wings, 1st Circle, (06) 464 0049, www.buffalowingsandrings.com Cafe Burger, 17 Ahmad Al-Arousy St., Al Batool Center, Abdoun, (06) 592 2832 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, 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

Listings Diwan Shahraya, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran St, 3rd Circle, (06) 596 6511 www. leroyalamman.com Entrecôte Café de Paris, behind Le Royal Hotel, 3rd Circle, (079) 911 9117 Esaki, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., 4th Circle, (079) 717 9888 Fakhr El-Din, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1789, www.fakhreldin.com Fatty Dabs Burger Shack, Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun, (0) 79 6075 204 Haret Jdoudna, Talal St., Madaba, (05) 324 8650, www.haretjdoudna.com Al Huwwara Restaurant, King Abdullah II St., Dabouq, (06) 535 4210 The Ivy, Rajai Suleiman Sukkar St., next to Orthodox Club, (06) 593 5130 Kashmir & Al Argeeleh, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 9520, kashmirargeelah.com The Lettuce & The Fish, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 3031 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 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 Ne:Bo, Mount Nebo, Madaba, (077) 771 2224 Noodasia, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 6999 Rajeen Restaurant, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 462 5400 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 Scenario, Shat Al-Arab St., (078) 720 0002 Sufra, Rainbow St. #28, (06) 461 1468 Tannoureen, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 5987, www.tannoureen.net Tarweea, Rabieh, (06) 548 1000 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 Vinaigrette, 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, www.atico-jo.com/yoshi.htm Zaatar w Zeit, Mecca St., (06) 552 9291, www.zaatarwzeit.net

Theaters

Transportation

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

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Street Feature

Pit Stops

Travel up Al Sha’b’s adjacent streets for a taste of Italian cuisine or a hot cup of cocoa

Le Gemelle If you’re hungry, head upwards towards Al Bayt St. for the fan-rated “best pizza in town” Offering authentic Italian dishes, their thin crust pizza of ample size and various tastes is to die for. Plus, the quick and friendly service and relaxed ambience makes this a great option for a lunch or dinner with Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh friends and loved ones. (06) 541 1688

Al Sha’b St.

Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal headed to Dabouq to explore the residential and commercial Al Sha’b St. and its surroundings

f you head down King Abdullah II St. in direction Sweileh, and take a left at Khalda Circle, direction Fuhais, you’ll come upon a large junction where another left will place you on Al Sha’b St. This road, which extends towards King Hussein Park, is packed with little stores and interesting boutiques, perfect if you’re in the mood for some neighborhood exploring. In addition to your usual corner grocery stores and pharmacies, Al Sha’b St. also boasts a complex that holds a kids’ salon, Oriental rug

and carpet store Hali, as well as the beautiful furniture shop, SELVA, which has on offer gorgeous items from Italy and France. And after you’re done browsing this street’s stores, with greenery all around and an array of architecturally beautiful houses, NEED TO the surrounding area KNOW makes for a relaxing Just a couple of and aesthetic cruise. streets over you’ll Go here for new find Dabouq’s branch of Crumz and Cozmo, as discoveries where you well as Brazilian Rodíziodon’t even have to style restaurant (that is, all-you-can-eat), leave the city! Copacabana!

you pass Le Gemelle and continue down Aal Al Bayt St., you’ll find a wonderful cliffSide Street Ifhugging road that offers great views and a smooth drive. If you’re up for a quiet cruise

to take in Amman’s varied and remarkable natural beauty then there are few better choice streets than this. Try this street at sunset for an even more breathtaking scene!

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Cioconut Lounge If you’re in the mood for a quick hot drink then stop by this cool café Take advantage of an evening and order a cup of hot chocolate for a delicious break from all that hard work shopping. Parallel to Al Bayt St., Cioconut Lounge is also found on an uphill drive from Al Sha’b St., tucked away in a hidden spot. It’s a perfect place for some self-indulgence on a spring day. (06) 541 2484

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Living Al Fresco

Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal found Amman’s best spots to purchase outdoor furniture in time for spring

icture this; morning freshness, birds chirping, and a hot cup of coffee with a side of motherly advice. Those indispensible moments catching up on life and seeking refuge in the kind words of your mother are priceless… especially on an intimate veranda setting. To do that, however, you need comfortable outdoor furniture, because sitting on a hard chair that’ll break your back is definitely going to eat away from your conversation. So we’ve scoped out some of the prime places to shop for outdoor furniture around town — from higher end items to custom made furniture, for any and all your furniture needs.

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Rattan House

ne of the region’s most respected furniture manufacturers, Rattan House employs a team of skilled craftsmen to create quality furniture designed specifically to enhance the outdoor experience and ensure customer satisfaction. From synthetic wicker, teak furniture, gazebos, and natural wood, Rattan House features an array of collections for the varied tastes that customers may have. Whether you’re in the market for a living room set, a dining set, sun beds for poolside relaxation, or a funky swing to hang for fun and enjoyment, Rattan House has almost everything you could think of placing in your outdoor space. Abdullah Ghosheh St., Wadi Al Seer, (06) 581 4639, www.rattan-house.com Fave Outdoor-Friendly Piece: The Welton swing.

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rom glass and wooden tables to umbrellas and hammocks, Midas is a familiar name in Jordan when it comes to furniture. Established in 1993, Midas aims to be a store that offers affordable, high quality furniture to its customers, and has since grown to be the largest home and office furniture retailer with many showrooms across the region. And as customer service is of the utmost importance to them, Midas offers its customers an assortment of free services from delivery and set up, to storage of pieces for up to 100 days, to two years of maintenance or trade in offers. Head over to Midas to find that outdoor furniture that’ll make your front or back garden feel just like an extension of your home. Wasf Al Tal St., Khalda, (06) 552 2686, www. midasfurniture.com Fave Outdoor-Friendly Piece: Their comfy hammock.

NEED TO KNOW If at any point you’re unsure of what’ll suit your home, ask for some help and Midas’ interior design services will put you on the right track!

La-Di-Da Home Furniture & Accessories

ACE Hardware

or those with a taste for the feminine, La-Di-Da Home Furniture & Accessories is boutique worth dropping in on. With an upgraded and modern twist to classical designs, each piece at LaDi-Da is custom made and unique. Embodying a French-country feel, make your outdoor space different by going back to older, more embellished times. Playing with colors, patterns, and hand-painted drawings, lace curtains, crochet throws, engraved couches, and Roman paintings, this store offers versatile pieces that may please a range of tastes. And for those who’d rather have a personal say in the design of their pieces, Jan and Amanda Nawrez Qardan — the duo behind La-Di-Da — are there to manifest your outdoor desire. Jandaweel, (06) 585 8898, ladida. furniture@gmail.com Fave Outdoor-Friendly Piece: A Breakfast at Tiffany-style two-seater table and chairs.

omfortable, stylish, and unique, ACE Hardware features furniture pieces to spice up your outdoor havens. Contemporary or traditional, metal or wood, ACE boasts a variety of items that will keep you strolling down their aisles for more. Their outdoor tables are made from wicker, steel, and wood, and seating options go from cushioned to sling-back for any and all preferences. And if you’re into variation, then mix and match as you please with the flexibility of having such a wide range of furniture choice. ACE’s pieces come in different sizes as well, so if your home comes with a small porch, a large deck, a sprawling terrace, or even a pool, with their quality outdoor furniture selection, there’s something for everyone at ACE Hardware. Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 582 2224, www.acehardware.com Fave Outdoor-Friendly Piece: The Adirondack chair.

Landscaping Services The beauty of an outdoor space is having lush, green plants With over 20 years of experience, Transjordan for Agriculture Solutions is, as the name implies, your solution for landscaping, irrigation, gardening services, and much more. Supplying their customers with an array of plant variations and a range of different modern designs, TAS can help you recreate Eden right in your own backyard. Owned and managed by Mazen Al Hamarneh, Transjordan for Agriculture Solutions is worth a try if you’re looking for your personal green getaway spot within the city’s borders. Check out www.facebook.com/transjordan or call (077) 727 2111 for more information.

Bashiti Hardware

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ith hgh quality garden furniture at affordable prices and with a promise of durability, Bashiti Hardware is a great option. With a range of outdoor pieces, this store offers everything from chairs, tables, and patio sets, to umbrellas, gazebos, pool furniture, and swings. From humble beginnings, Bashiti has always kept up with the times. Made up of experts in their fields, this local company has built quite an extensive customer base over the years. And as an agent for global brands, Bashiti makes sure that all their products come with a warranty. What’s more, they can deliver their products anywhere in the country free of charge, and they offer professional help if needed! #93 King Abdallah II St, Dabouq, (06) 534 9098, www.bashitihardware.com Fave Outdoor-Friendly Piece: Four-seater metal patio set gomagjordan.com | Mar. 2012 | 31

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Easy as Pie Go checked out Easy Storage, the perfect fix for those who are spring cleaning this month Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

Some people swear by Feng Shui for their living and work spaces Feng Shui is the Chinese discipline of encouraging positive energy (or, qi), while expelling negative energy, when orienting our built environment. By reorganizing areas and placing a couple of key items in the correct locations, Feng Shui has been known to improve health, romance, prosperity, and overall happiness by promoting good qi. This is the year of the Water Dragon in the Chinese lunar calendar and if you’d like to improve the energy within your home or office, B@C in Abdoun (Omar Bin Ikrimah St. Abdoun, (06) 592 3036) has some great books on Feng Shui. Or you can pick up some great Feng Shui décor items at Over the Rainbow (Rainbow St., 1st Circle, (06) 461 3248). Alternatively, if you’d like to seek out the help of a professional, give Suleiman Al Zabi a call on (079) 5053 888 for a personalized Feng Shui consultation.

f in the spirit of spring cleaning you’re deyou need professional movers to come and pack cluttering your home or office and don’t all your stuff up for you and transport it over to have the place for all that extra stuff, then take their facilities, Easy Storage can coordinate all a look at Easy Storage. The first of its kind in of that too. Jordan, Easy Storage offers a complete storage Most importantly, Easy Storage ensures solution with different sized storage units in a that your things are stored safely with a clean facility located — for easy accessibility — comprehensive security system so you can have behind the Zain building by 8th Circle. peace of mind that your valuables are in safe Their standard storage units start at a size of hands. Only you have the key and your own 1m x 1m, but these can easily be increased to access code to your space, which you can access accommodate anything from your large furniture 24-hours a day, seven days a week, plus there’s pieces to even a car. Easy Storage works with a security guard onsite at all times. Going that your spatial needs. They also have special onone step further, Easy Storage even provides an demand spaces spanning up to 200m2! insurance policy so that your items are covered should anything happen to them. In the true spirit of their name, Easy Storage NEED TO So if you’re cleaning house this month wants to make storing away items as KNOW and need somewhere to put away that baby straightforward as possible for their clients. furniture that you might need again in a Their leasing terms are very flexible; You can purchase couple of years, that pool table that just whether you’re looking to rent a unit for packing boxes and materials directly from doesn’t match your current décor, or those only a day, a week, or a couple of years, Easy Storage making your construction materials that you’re storing they have a solution fit for your needs. spring cleaning all the more manageable! for an upcoming renovation, think of Easy And, should you no longer need the space, Storage. Let them help you make full use of you can easily cancel your agreement with the space you currently have! no hassles. What’s even better is that if

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Find Them Here Al Ikhlas St., 8th Circle, Jandaweel (06) 588 5554 www.easystoragejo.com

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New Stores! Taj Lifestyle has welcomed two new Italian brand names to its collection of stores

xquisite men’s wear brand, Boggi Milano, “dressing men stylishly since 1936,” recently opened a boutique in Abdoun’s TAJ Lifestyle. It’s the perfect shop for those with discerning tastes who enjoy classic elegance, but not too rigid formality. Tezenis, is another new brand to open in the Hashemite Kingdom. Part of the Italian Calzedonia Group (think Calzedonia and Intimissimi), Tezenis is an urban and cosmopolitan marque boasting basic, young, and “easy” collections of underwear, home wear, and comfy PJs. To check out these all-new boutiques, head to TAJ Lifestyle (Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun). Call (06) 593 7714 and visit www.tajlifestyle.com.

Awesome Anime

From The Earth is dusting its shelves and reorganizing their Amman showroom...

Jo Bedu are bringing back great childhood memories with their new collection of tees If you grew up in Jordan or the region, chances are much of your childhood was spent watching anime cartoons dubbed in Arabic. Jo Bedu is helping us reminisce about the good ol’ days of animation with t-shirts and hoodies inspired by the likes of Grandizer, Treasure Island, and Ar Ragheef Al’Ajeeb! To check out the tees swing by #10 Baouniyyeh St., Jabal Weibdeh or log on to www.jo-bedu.com. Call (06) 461 8144.

Super Slim & Stylish The new Samsung Notebook Series 9 represents Samsung’s advanced innovative craftsmanship

Springtime Sale

And to make room for new items, From The Earth will be having a Spring Sale on Friday, 16 March, from noon to 5:00pm! At this event, handmade cards for all occasions will be discounted, as well as discounts on lovely, hand-painted ceramics, handmade mosaics boxes and bowls, and several other products. Plus, as you shop, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a prize that’s valued at 90 JOD! Enjaz St., Bayadar, Wadi Al Seer, (06) 585 7838 blog. ftehome.com

Blinging Bangle

The streamlined sparkle of Kayali Jewelry’s Diamond Bangle captures true style and design his gorgeous bangle in 18k white gold with round brilliant cut diamonds at a total weight of 2.64 carats (reference: BR1614) is this season’s hottest item, and a perfect gift for Mothers’ Day! Giving you that elegant look, this bracelet is suitable for every occasion. To see this piece visit Kayali Jewelry on Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina. Call (06) 552 5726 and log on to www.kayalijewelry.com to check out the rest of the collection.

Customized for consumers striving for top quality items with great design, the new Series 9 boasts the world’s thinnest and most compact chassis. Its unique design and innovative engineering breaks all common perceptions of premium notebook PCs. Super-slim components — such as the LCD panel, keyboard, fans, and battery — had to be tailormade to be able to fit into the innovative body. Plus, power and performance are assured with a 2nd generation Intel Core i5/i7 processor, 4GB/8GB memory and 128GB/256GB SSD. Thanks to Samsung Fast Solutions, the new Series 9 boots in 9.8 seconds, while the new notebook’s battery lasts up to 10 hours! Visit www.samsung.com, head to their showroom on Zahran St., or call (06) 577 7430.

Ma Belle

Users of the latest Nokia smartphones running the Symbian OS can begin upgrading their current smartphones to Nokia Belle!

his new update of the Symbian OS offers a new user interface, an enhanced experience, and optimized performance, whereby you can get a new mobile experience without changing your device. Nokia Belle will evolve your N8, E7, E6, X7, C6-01, C7, or Nokia Oro by bringing a whole range of improvements. With six easily personalizable home screens, Belle will allow you to quickly access your applications and favorite services.

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Nokia Belle is a major update with a completely new user experience, but all you have to do is connect your phone to a PC to perform the update. First, check that you have the latest version of Nokia Suite (3.3 or later) on your computer, and then connect your phone via a USB cable. For details on how to perform the update, log on to www.mea.nokia.com or join Nokia Jordan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ NokiaJordan today!

NEED TO KNOW

Jordan has an online musical instrument store! Log on to www. feesheh.com now and explore their vast collection of guitars, drums, cymbals, you name it!

AppArel

American Eagles Outfitters, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (079) 712 5303 Adidas Originals, Al Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (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 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 Champions Sportswear, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 1065 Diesel, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (079) 995 0882 Ermenegildo Zegna, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3305 www.zegna.com Etam, Wakalat St., Sweifieh (06) 582 8696, www.etam.com Farah Shop, Um Uthaina, (06) 553 8061 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 For the Love of Vintage, 17 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (0)79 828 0000 Gap, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 5408, www.gap.com Go Sport, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 582 0965 H&M, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (0) 79 712 5307 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 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 The Lingerie Shop, Abdoun, (06) 592 7994 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 Mlabbas, City Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 2448 OBA Boutique, 17 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0715 Pinkdust, 17 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 1401 Philosophi, 17 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0240 Pull&Bear, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 6501 Reebok, City Mal, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 9178, www.reebok.com Scruples, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 3490 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 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 HajMohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 9504 Leaders Center, King Abdullah II St., (06) 533 3332 LG, Mecca St., (06) 556 0626, www.lg.com Mabco, 3rd Circle, (06) 464 7666, www. mabco.com.jo 36 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

Multi Vision, Madina Al Munawarah St., (06) 554 2902 PC Zone, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 556 1766, www.pczonejo.com Smart Buy, Al Sahel Avenue, 7th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 580 9999 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

Art Galleries

Shop Listings

Aroussi St., Abdoun, (06) 5922890 Sugar Daddy’s, Kurdi Center, Abdoun, (06) 593 3032 Tender Loving Corn, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 7667 Zalatimo, near American Embassy, Abdoun, (06) 565 6026

Florists & Plant Shops

Alissar Flowers, Mazen Seedo Al Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 531 0556, www.alissarflowers. com Bloomz of Heaven, King Abdullah II St., (06) 553 1001 Cacti, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2702 Lily, Zain Abdoun Commercial Complex, Abdoun, (06) 5923620 Shams Gardens, Fawzi Al Qawooqji St., (06) 593 3457 Wardati, Abdoun, (06) 592 2442

Adasat Studios, Jabal Weibdeh, www. adasatstudios.com Art Matters, 47 Sulaiman Al Nabulsi St., Abdali, (06) 565 6326 Broadway Gallery, Salah Toukan St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 0280, www.broadwaygallery.com Darat Al Funun, The Khalid Shoman Foundation, Jabal Weibdah, (06) 464 3251 Furniture & Home Accessories Dar Al-Anda, Dhirar Bin Al-Azwar St., Jabal ACE, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 582 2224 Weibdah, (06) 462 9599, www.daralanda. Armani Casa, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 569 3031, com www.armani.com Foresight Art Gallery, Ibn Al Roumi Street, A Piece of Africa, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra Um Uthaina. (06) 556 0080, www. St., (06) 462 6364 foresightartgallery.com NEED TO Bashiti Hardware, T’la Al Jacaranda Images, Omar KNOW Ali, (06) 535 0009, www. Bin Al Khattah St., 1st bashitistores.com Circle, Jabal Amman, Midas is Darwazeh Living, 244 (06) 464 4050, www. having a Spring Wadi Saqra St., (06) 566 jacarandaimages.com Sale from 1 to 31 6054 Love On A Bike, March! Head to their City Everything Kitchen, Mu’thaa Bin Jabal Mall branch to check out Ahmad Al Aroussi St., St., 1st Circle, their awesome furniture Abdoun, (06) 592 3443 Jabal Amman, (06) collection and enjoy a Exclusive Home, Al 461 4288, www. 25 to 40% discount Husseini Complex, Mecca loveonabike.com on select items. St., (06) 556 1300 Nabad Art Gallery, Gizmos, 17 Ahmad Al Aroussi Uthman Bin Affan St., 1st St., (0) 79 686 1247 Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) Home and Garden, Queen Zain Il 465 5084 Orient Gallery, Issam Ajlouni St., Shmesani, Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4858 Home and Home,Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) (06) 568 1303, www.orientgallery.net 586 2622, www.homeandhome.com.jo Orfali Art Gallery, Kufa St., Um Uthaina, Home Center, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) (06) 5526932, www.orfali.net 554 1711, Silsal, between 4th and 5th circles, (06) In-Design, Mecca St., (06) 586 3475 593 1128 The Studio, Prince Mohammed St., Bldg. 89, The Linen Closet, Hassan Barkawi St., North Abdoun, (06) 593 4504 Downtown, (06) 464 6367, Midas, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 586 www.thestudio-jo.com Zara Gallery, Grand Hyatt Amman, 3rd Circle, 6183, www.midasfurniture.com The One, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) (06) 465 1433, www.zaragallery.org 462 0305, www.theone.com Rattan House, Abdullah Ghosheh St, (06) Books, movies, & Music 402 0789 B@C in Abdoun, Fawzi Al Kawakji St., Abdoun, Vanlian, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufit St., (06) 592 3036 (06) 581 3647 Books@Cafe, Omar Ibn El Khattab St., Jabal Zara Home, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) Amman, (06) 465 0457 550 2779, www.zara.com The Good Book Shop, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3939 Handbags & Shoes Hakawati, Mecca St., (06) 556 1466 Aldo, Hamra St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3972, Jordan Book Center, Queen Rania Al Abdallah www.aldo.com St., Al-Jubeiha, (06) 515 1882 Chic Boutique, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti Philadelphia Book Gallery, Al-Shahid Wasfi St., Sweifieh, (06) 300 5000 Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (06) 551 5861 Clarks, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 Prime Bookstore, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al 5054, www.clarks.com Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 1204 Geox, City Mall, King Abudllah II St., (06) 582 Prime Megastore, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 1727, www.geox.com 556 0313, www.primemegastore.com Kipling, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) Readers, Cozmo Center, Al Sahel Ave., 7th 585 4338 Circle, (06) 582 8488 Longcamp, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Titles, off Fawzi Al Kawakji St., Abdoun, (06) Sweifieh, (06) 581 8998 592 4130 Nine West, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) Virgin Megastore, City Mall, Al Madinah 581 1466, www.ninewest.com Al-Tybieh St., (06) 5502787 Scholl, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (0) 79 533 5000, www.scholl.com Edibles Steve Madden, City Mall, King Abdullah St., Bateel, Kurdi Center, Abdoun, (06) 593 www.stevemadden.com 4431, www.bateel.ae The Cake Shop, Zain El Sharaf St., Abdoun, Jewelry & Watches (06) 592 5295 Abu-Shakra, Luxuria Building, near Abdoun The Cakery, Hasan Al Barqawi St., Deir Mall, Abdoun, www.abushakra.com Ghbar, (0) 77 716 1717 Barakat Jewelery, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, Jeff De Bruges, Cairo St., Abdoun, (06) 590 (06) 552 0300 3346, www.jeff-de-bruges.com Bulgari, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Jelly Belly, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Uthaina, (06) 553 0319 Sweifieh, (06) 581 6531 Carati, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Patchi, Ali Nasouh Al Taher St., Sweifieh, (06) Sweifieh, (06) 581 8305 586 4907 Imseeh Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Suzy Q’s Gifts & Chocolate, 17 Ahmad Al

Um Uthaina, (06) 551 1120, www. imseehjewelry.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 Nadia Dajani, Intercontinental Hotel, between 2nd and 3rd Circles, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 2272 Over the Rainbow, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3248 Shawkat Shami, Um Uthaina, (06) 553 4901 Stone, Ahmad Al Aroussi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 7454 Swatch, Princess Taghrid Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 6678 Swarovski, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9197 Tiffany & Co., Grand Hyatt, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 2311 Time Center, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 2216, www.timecenter.jo

Kids

BabyShop, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 416 6500 Early Learning Center, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (0) 79 885 5998 Hamleys, Al-Hjaz Building, Mecca St. (06) 551 5020, www.hamleys.com Hana’s Kids’ Furniture, 7th Circle next to Safeway, (0) 79 727 0353 Matalan, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 2300 Minimee, Fawzi Al Qawooqji St., Abdoun, (06) 593 2082 Mothercare, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 6934 Okaidi, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 1907 Sergent Major, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 586 6906 Tot Care, Mecca St., Mecca Mall, (06) 556 0724 Tape a L’oeil, City Mall, Mecca St., (06) 586 5349 Zara Kids, City Mall, Mecca St., (06) 550 2785

Malls

Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 580 8888, www.albarakamall.com City Mall, Al Madinah Al-Tybieh St., (06) 586 8500, www.citymall.jo Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 552 7932, www. meccamall.jo Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim Bin Al Hussein St., (06) 592 1122 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 Bath & Body Works, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (0) 79 712 5315 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 MAC, City Mall, (06) 550 2824 Make-up Forever, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (06) 554 8790 The Soap House, Yousef Asfour St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3953 Vavavoom, City Mall, Mecca St., (06) 550 2826 Victoria’s Secret, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (0) 79 712 5312

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 Spinneys, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, www.spinneys-jordan.com

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Go stopped by MedLabs, Jordan’s leading medical laboratory group, to find out about their allergy testing services

ith spring on the horizon and flowers in full bloom, allergies may be on the rise especially for those who suffer from hay fever. If you’re not familiar with what hay fever is, when spring rolls around, are you often troubled by sneezing, watery eyes, and feel like you have trouble breathing? Then perhaps you’re allergic to pollen, the fine powder produced by plants, which allows them to easily propagate, thus often fills the air during springtime. This allergy is known as hay fever. A form of allergic rhinitis — an allergic inflammation of the nasal airways caused when a person with a sensitized immune system inhales an allergen, such as pollen, dust, or animal skin and hair — hay fever is one of the most frequently occurring allergies. In fact, allergies in general are an all too common part of the human experience. It is roughly estimated that one in three people have an active allergy at any given time and at least three in four people develop an allergic reaction at least once in their lives. But MedLabs, a top diagnostic medical laboratory, is here to help diagnose our allergies and get them under control. First things first, you may be wondering, what exactly is an allergy? Your body’s immune system helps keep you healthy by producing disease fighting antibodies that can destroy harmful foreign 38 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

substances like viruses and bacteria. But if you have an allergy — or a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system — these antibodies (called Immunoglobulin E, or IgE) get over stimulated and your body reacts by excessively activating certain white blood cells (mast cells and basophils) when it comes into contact with a normally harmless substance. This reaction results in an inflammatory response, which can range from uncomfortable to dangerous. The air we breathe, the food we eat, and the things we touch can all trigger an allergic reaction. If, however, you can diagnose your allergies, you can often avoid triggering an allergic reaction and/ or treat them easily, giving yourself a more comfortable quotidian experience. The blood test for allergies is referred to as an in vitro specific IgE antibody test (also known as, the RAST panel). This test determines the amount of allergy type antibodies in your bloodstream that in turn determines if you’re allergic — and exactly what you’re allergic to. You can be tested for dozens of different allergens at the same time and from just one blood sample and MedLabs offers a complete range of testing (respiratory, food, or pediatric allergens panels). Allergenic status changes with advancing age, so though babies are generally free of the

NEED TO KNOW Conditions linked to food intolerance range from arthritis, sinusitis, and asthma, to depression, anxiety, and fatigue, to acne, eczema, and migraines!

kinds of symptoms we associate with allergy, allergic reactions can start early in life. The good news, however, is that these can be detected before the symptoms even appear. As for adults, there may be less body tolerance to allergies, but a higher tolerance level associated with symptoms. Laboratory testing, therefore, provides valuable information to help determine whether an adult or child is allergic to a substance, and how best to

manage the condition. Without determining one’s allergenic status, allergic disease can get worse and can eventually have profound effects on the physical and emotional quality of life. Why risk that kind of trouble, when you can simply stop by any MedLabs branch today and sign yourself up for an all-inclusive RAST test? Find out what your body can and cannot touch, and get more comfortable in your own skin.

You Are What you Eat

Is certain food that you eat making you feel ill or causing strange reactions?

45% of the population suffer from physical reaction to certain food, but a simple blood test can indicate the type of food that harms your body. This Food Intolerance Test can test against 113 types of food, providing a scan against a large range of grains, fish, dairy, nuts, meats, vegetables, and fruits. It’s quick, convenient, and clinically validated determining whether your allergy or intolerance symptoms could be food-related! Head to your nearest MedLabs branch today and ask for the Food Intolerance Test if you’re interested in finding out the specific food you should and shouldn’t be eating.

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The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far Allergies can be passed from parent to child Children may inherit the tendency to develop allergies if either parent or any family member suffers from eczema, asthma, or food allergies. However, the specific allergy is not inherited from the parents, merely the tendency to be allergic. If neither parent is allergic, research suggests that there is still a 5 to 15% chance that the child will develop allergies. While for a child with allergic parents, this chance increases to 25%. If both parents are allergic, then there is a 50 to 60% chance of developing allergies. And when both parents have the same allergic disease the risk then increases to 80%! gomagjordan.com | Mar. 2012 | 39

Healthy

Hair Care

Tala’at is an international instructor for Farouk Systems

Images by: Isabelle Hoyez

Dress Your Tresses

Who knew? Amman has a hair stylist who is known and requested by Miss Universe contestants. Go’s Kinzi Jones found the man who manages those manes

’ve had my fair share of strange hair stylists in Amman. One woman cut my long hair to my ears while lecturing me about US foreign policy. Then there was the Lebnaniyya who bleached me platinum-blonde. And then the one who talked me into dying my eyebrows... fail. Every Ammani has their “nightmare hair story,” but those stories can find their happy ending thanks to Tala’at Kanafani, Amman’s hair stylist of beauty contestants and normal moms alike. Since 1991, Tala’at has been quietly caring for hair with styles that can be reproduced at home, without a helmet of hairspray. He takes into consideration your lifestyle, what you like, and actually does what you ask. Or, will kindly, almost apologetically, tell you that that celebrity cut from People Magazine just won’t work with 40 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

your face type or hair texture. Honest. Unpretentious. A family man. You won’t get the cut that every other woman in Deir Ghbair and Dabouq wears, either. He can do unruly wavy, stick straight, and even African-American hair. Maintaining healthy hair is at times at odds with current ironedstraight styles and color trends. But with an International Master of Arts from Farouk Systems in Houston, Texas, and a PhD in hair chemistry, Tala’at has not just your outward beauty in mind, but your health as well. He advertises ammonia-free hair coloring, which is even safe for pregnant mothers (and which was actually invented by Farouk Systems’ founder!). Farouk Systems is also a sponsor of the Miss Universe pageant and Tala’at has been invited twice to dress the tresses of the pageant

contestants, once in 2008 and again in 2010. He created the hairstyle for the 2010 Miss Universe winner, Jimena Navarrete for the “National Dress” category, and did the hair of Rima Fakhi, Miss USA and the first Muslim Arab-American to win. At his salon you can even see shots of Tala’at with the beauties he styled for from Ireland, Czech Republic, France, and Belgium, and even one with Donald Trump (whose hair he did not style!). His latest distinction was being chosen as a team leader for the 25th anniversary of Farouk Systems representing the Middle East with another Jordanian stylist, Yusef Bdran, and Samer Habeeb of Palestine. Tala’at has been featured on Seven Stars’ Masah Al Khayr ya Watan and recently shot a segment with MBC1. But in spite of all that, he’s as humble as ever.

Based in the US, but with Middle Eastern roots, Farouk Systems Inc. manufactures high quality professional hair care products. If you’re not familiar with the name, you’re surely familiar with the brands they’ve created, such as BioSilk, SunGlitz, and the immensely popular Cationic Hydration Interlink (also known simply as, CHI). Farouk Systems is owned by Farouk Shami, a Palestinian-American originally from Ramallah, and operated by a team of hairdressers that include over 2,000 educators in over 106 countries, including Tala’at Kanafani in Jordan!

NEED TO KNOW Tala’at’s insider information: many Miss Universe contestants get that extra lush look with hair extensions.

Tala’at Salon #177, Al Faisal Center, Mecca St., (06) 582 8907 www.talaatsalon.com

HEALTHY Clinics

FIDIC (The First Dental Implant Center), Biomedix, 50 Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Shmeisani, (06) 569 9770, www.fidic-jo. Abdoun, (06) 593 9497 com Dr. Na’el Abazza, 5th Circle, Al Jumean Dr. Hisham Bustani, Dental Care Clinics, Building (06) 593 4425 Shmeisani, (06) 560 4602 Dr. Midhat Abdelmalik, Dr. Moh’d Al Dr. Hussam Sleiby- Dental & Oral Surgery Basheer St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 9814, Clinic, Suleiman Al Hadeed St., 5th Circle, www.derma-jo.info (06) 593 0015 Dr. Haytham Abdul Hadi, Ameer Hamza St., Dr. Ibrahim Nashashibi Dental Center, 7th Jabal Amman, (06) 464 0040 Circle, (06) 581 2393 Dr. Ibrahim Abu Ata, Al Khaldi St., Al Khaldi, Jordan Dental Center, Gardens St., T’la Al (06) 463 0333, Ali, (06) 553 8261, www.jordan-dental.com Dr. Amr Amr, Al Bader Medical Center, 5th Jordan German Dental Implant Center, Circle, (06) 592 1101 Mecca St., (06) 582 3345, www.JGDCDr. Mohammad Al Baghal , Building No. 46, dental.com Al Khaldi St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 6625 Jumeira Dental Clinics, Madina Munawara Dr. Sae’d Al Barghouty, Hazza’ Al Majali St., St., (06) 556 3710 Jabal Amman, (06) 464 3133 Al Khalidi Specilized Dental Center, Bin Battikhi Specialized Clinics, Mustafa Khaldoun St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4281, Khalifeh Street, 3rd Circle, (06) 464 7253 www.kmc.jo Caviar Medical Center, Khald Bin Al Walid Al Massi Dental Implant Center, Queen Street, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 566 6209, Rania St., (06) 535 0669 www.active-caviar.com Musa Clinics, Mecca St., (06) 552 3678 Dr. Nayef Al Dibes, Abu Hassan AL Ashari Dr. Nabil Asfour, Al Zohla St., 5th Circle, (06) St., (06) 567 0499 592 3250 NEED TO Karmalite Medical Esthetic, Dr. Samer Sunaa Clinic, 26 Na'eb Imran Al Ma'aytah St., Mohammed Ali Janah St., KNOW Sweifieh, (06) 586 8024, Abdoun, (06) 593 6677 If you’re www.karmalite.com Dr. Thamer Smile Studio, looking for a nice Dr. Khalil Ghosheh, Zeid 219 Madina Munawara Bin Harethah St., Jabal spot to enjoy a good cup St, Tla’l Ali, (06) 556 Amman, (06) 464 2190 of coffee, but want to avoid 3811 Dr. Jareer Halazon, Panorama Dental smokers, check out Caffe Queen Noor St., Jordan Center, Princess Strada, by Rainbow St. This Hospital, (06) 568 4450 Taghrid Mohammed St., awesome Dr. Nidal Hamad, Zahran Sweifieh, (06) 593 9991 new coffee shop is St., 5th Circle, Jabal Al Saoudi Al Tebbi, smoke-free! Amman, (06) 592 0202 Suleiman AL Hadeed St., Dr. Hadi Abu Hantash, Al 5th Circle, (06) 592 6663 Sharq St., Jabal Amman, Healthy Eating (06)464 4707 Atkins: United Nutritions, Mecca St., (06) Dr. Fawzi Abu Hmeidar, Speciality 588 5449, unitednutritions.com Hospital, Shmeisani, (06) 565 2501, www. Live’ly, 11th Floor Emaar Towers, Zahran speciality-hospital.com Dr. Khaldoun Jayousi, Bin Khaldoun St., 4th St., (06) 551 5771 DNI Nutrition Center, off of Wakalat St., Circle, (06) 465 0666 Dr. Faris Jumean, Abdullah Ghosheh St., (06) Sweifieh, (06) 585 1188 Eman Hamarneh Nutrition Center, off of 585 3525 Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (0) 79 561 1470 Dr. Shireen Jweiber, Shmeisani, (06) 569 Nutrition Zone, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 5159 Dr. Zaher Al-Kaseeh, Al Khaldi St., 4th Circle, 586 8707, nutritionzoneltd.com The Fitness Clinic, Thee Al Qeidah St. off (06) 464 1901 Mecca St., (0) 79 556 6861 Dr. Zaid Kilani, Farah Hospital, 3rd Circle, (06) 460 3555 Dr. Taroob Khoury, Layla Al Khaylaeyeh St., Hospitals Abdul Hadi Eye Hospital Shmeisani, (06) 567 8909 Jabal Amman, Abu Firas Al Hamadani St., Laser Care Center, Bin Khaldoun St., 3rd (06) 462 7628, www.ahhospital.com Circle, (06) 463 3956, lasercareclinic.com Al Amal Center, University St., (06) 535 Dr. Ibrahim Mashini, 4th Circle, (06) 593 3000, www.khcc.jo 1755 Al Amal Maternity Hospital, Jabal Dr. Mute’e Mehyar, Sakinah St., Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 567 3155, www. Amman, (06) 560 3030 alamalhospital.com Dr. Alia Nsour, Al Nasser Building, Jabal Amman Surgical Hospital, Jabal Amman, Amman, (06) 464 2377 Dr. Lina Qaddoumi, 6th Circle, (06) 553 5997 3rd Circle, (06) 464 1261 Arab Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 Dr. Zuhair Al Qasas, Main Street, Wadi Al 1199, www.amc-hospital.com Seer, Bayader, (06) 582 1801 Al Esraa Hospital, University St., (06) 530 Dr. Iyad Reyahi, Building No. 16, 8th Circle, 0300, www.esraahospital.com (06) 586 5290 Farah Hospital, Jabal Amman Mai Zeyadah Dr. Mahmoud Abu Shaban, Zahran St., 5th St., (06) 464 4440, www.farah-hospital.org Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1020 Ibn-Al Haytham Hospital, Musa Al Saket St., Dr. Hameidah Shaheen, Bin Khaldoun St., (06) 520 5555 Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1212 Dr. Ramzi Tabbalat, Abdullah Akkad St., 1st Istishari Hospital, Al Kindi St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 500 1000, www.istisharihospital.com Circle, (06) 465 5562 Jabal Amman Hospital, Al Mutanabi St., 4th Dr. Yousef Salameh, Al Madina Al Circle, (06) 464 2362 Monawara St., (06) 562 1307 Jordan Hospital, Queen Nour St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 8080, www.jordan-hospital.com Dentists Al Ahli Dental Center, Queen Rania St., (06) Al Khaldi Medical Center, Bin Khaldoun St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 4281, www.kmc.jo 516 8787 Jordan Red Crescent Hospital, Prince Al Alsalem Dental Clinic, Alsalfa Building Hassan St., Al Ashrafiyeh, (06) 477 3141 opposite Jordan Hospital, (06) 566 4432 Jordanian University Hospital, Queen Dental Spa Clinic, Al Madinah Al Rania Al Abdullah St., Al Jubaiha, (06) 535 Munawwara St., Um Uthaina, (06) 556 3444, www.ju.edu.jo 0043 Al Rashid Hospital, Irbid, (02) 710 0890 Esthetic Dental Center, Khaled Bin Specialty Hospital, Jaber Bin Hayyan St., Alwaleed St., (06) 566 1802 Shmeisani, (06) 500 1111 42 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

laboratories

Abdoun Biolab Clinics, 15 Suleiman Hadidi St., 5th Circle, (06) 593 7376 Hanania Medical Center, 13 Khalil Maz'al St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 4385 Medlabs, Al Nasser Medical Complex behind Farah Hospital, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 0553

Natural Treatments

The Art of Living Foundation, 6 May Ziadah St., 4th Circle, (0) 79 660 6746, www. artofliving.org Abdoun Physiotherapy, Al Bader Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 4005, clients. johealth.com Dr. Yang, Abdoun, (06) 592 4028 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 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 Rawhi Drug Store, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 9599 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 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 St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 5555, www.essentialsamman.com Elixir, Paris St., 7th Circle, (06) 585 5723, Fatenah Salon, Mecca St., (06) 551 2006

Listings Fuad Salon, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (079) 559 1020 Haidar Salon, Omran AL Ma’aytah St., Deir Ghbar, (06) 581 1344 Hammoudeh Salon, Abdoun, (06) 592 9080 Joe Raad Salon, Queen Zein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5060 Jolie Feme, Saed Zaghloul St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5518 Kinda, Abdoun, (06) 593 2876, www. kindacenter.com Lara Salon, Batool Center, Ahmad Al Aroussi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0095 Maria Salon, Khoury Center, Sweifieh, (0) 79 556 8209 Marwan Khair, 5th Circle, (06) 553 5717, 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 Roger Salon, Al Mughrabi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9954 Rupina Salon, Sa’a Zaghloul St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3163, www.joliefemme.info Sa Scene Hair & Beauty, near American Embassy, Abdoun, (06) 593 3435 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 Sufian Zghayer, Abdoun, (06) 592 0777 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

Al Pasha Turkish Bath, Ali Mahmoud Taha St., Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3002 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 Karmalite, Naeb Omran Maaytah St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 8024 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

The Ring

Zumba 46

ACTIVE

Fists of Fury

Go stopped by The Ring, Dabouq’s top boxing gym, to learn a thing or two about sparring Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

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King Abdullah II St., Khalda Circle, Dabouq (077) 798 5220 www.theringjo.com

Know Your

Punches

There are four basic punches in boxing: the jab, cross, hook, and uppercut

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If a boxer is righthanded (orthodox), his left hand is the lead hand and his right hand is the rear hand. (A left-handed boxer — a southpaw — would switch these). Jab: A quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand from the guard position. The jab is the most important punch in a boxer’s arsenal because it provides a fair amount of its own cover and it leaves the least amount of space for a counterpunch from the opponent. It has the longest reach of any punch and does not

require commitment or large weight transfers. Cross: A powerful straight punch thrown with the rear hand, (also called a “straight” or “right”). The cross has been widely disputed as the single most powerful punch in the boxer’s arsenal. Hook: A semi-circular punch thrown with the lead hand to the side of the opponent’s head. Uppercut: A vertical, rising punch thrown with the rear hand. The strategic utility of the uppercut depends

on its ability to “lift” the opponent’s body, setting it off-balance for successive attacks. These different punching types can be combined to form “combos,” like a jab and cross combo. Known as the one-two

combo, it’s effective because the jab blinds the opponent and the cross is powerful enough to knock them out. And the combination of the right uppercut followed by a left hook, for instance, can be deadly.

espite once being ranked as the most difficult sport in the world, the numbers of those taking up boxing show no signs of abating. Whether you’re signing up to get fit, to build muscle, or to train for competition, boxing is an Run the Town all-encompassing sport that’ll have The Ring is located near you in top form in no time. And King Hussein Park — a Jordan’s boxing gym, The Ring, is great place for a warm up here to serve. Established in 2007, by Mohammed Ibrahim — a boxing champion of Jordan — this gym guarantees a specialized atmosphere for boxing training. Equipped with a quality boxing ring, plus training Take advantage of the spring weather by and sparring equipment, all you warming up outdoors need to get started here is to turn before you begin your up. Open to both men and women boxing class. Instead of of all ages and fitness levels, The doing laps inside the gym Ring offers professional boxing and stretching on the hardwood floors, why not training and technique instruction. go for a run among the Boxing Champion of Asia, Ayman trees and grass of King Nadi, who is also well known for Hussein Park? Breathe in his support and training of Jordan’s some fresh air, get your national women’s boxing team, is heart pumping, and then jog on over to The Ring to one of the instructors at this gym, giving local boxing enthusiasts even start your boxing training session in full force! more reason to look The Ring up.

This is a no-frills gym — don’t expect the cardio machines and lifting equipment of Amman’s upscale fitness centers — but it offers all you could possibly need if you’re looking to get serious about boxing (in addition to separate male and female locker rooms, including showers). Monthly membership goes for 50 JOD and this means you’re allowed to use the gym to train whenever you want, which, if you have a busy schedule, gives you a lot of leeway to work with. Even if you’ve never so much as held a boxing glove, don’t let

that deter you from NEED TO taking up this sport. KNOW The Ring’s coaches, and even those who Get on to www.youtube. com/user/MrTheringjo attend the gym, are to check out The Ring’s friendly, encouraging, YouTube clips, which includes videos of boxers and supportive, sparring at the gym! helping you master the art and technique of jabbing and hooking, parrying and clinching, and bobbing and weaving. So if you want to shake things up this season, wake up out of your winter hibernation and take on this challenging yet rewarding sport.

ACTIVE

One, Two Step

Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal learns about Zumba, the fitness routine to get your body moving

Party Time

ounder and Colombian fitness routine makes you shake those instructor, Beto, stumbled onto calories away. And lucky for us, the a light-bulb moment in the mid-90s movement has hit Amman — with that would forever change his life. several gyms and centers offering With a class full of students and NEED TO classes, Zumba is only a step a lack of his trusty music, or two away. KNOW Beto improvised his way With four variations Zumba classes are offered between one into an idea that would of the seven Zumba and four times a week in alter the fitness world classes, Tempo Dance over 20 locations around Amman, making it easy for the better. Creating Academy boasts native to fit any schedule. For an innovative danceSouth American Odra more, check out www. zumba.com. fitness routine based Hidalgo as an instructor. on a mix of the salsa and She’s an amazing woman merengue sounds of his culture, who is energy personified. he made music dictate the physical But so are the other passionate body… and his students fell in instructors across our capital, who love. Dancing with heart and soul, a are giving Zumba classes at a range revolution in fitness was born — the of gyms, including Dance Mania Zumba Fitness Party. Academy, One With Nature, Curves, Zumba is the fitness program Intensiti 180º, and more! Not finding to “get down” with. Incorporating a class is not an excuse, and what exotic beats and moves from many better way to get into shape than to cultures — from hip-hop to martial dance to beautiful melodies from arts to Bollywood — this non-stop around the world?

Look the Part

If you need to get yourself some good fitness gear then head to Go Sport (Mecca Mall, Mecca St.) for a great range of sports and fitness wear and equipment. This sporting department store boasts top brands from around the world so you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for at a range of prices. For more information, call (06) 582 0965 or log on to www. go-sport.com Scan here for Zumba Classes

Pairing dance with fitness, Zumba is giving people the prospect of burning hundreds of calories while actually having fun! Fulfill your cardio and/or weight-loss exercise requirements With the motto to “ditch the workout, join the party,” Zumba a few times a week with a full body workout from head to toe (literally), easy choreography, and is hard to resist feel good music. Plus, all you need to take a Zumba class is comfy clothes!

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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

Resort and Spa Tala Bay, Aqaba, (03) 205 0030, www.sinaidivers.com

Equestrian Clubs

Annab Equestrian Center, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 412 9444 Arabian Horse Club, Al-Yadoudeh, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 429 1386 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

Arthur Murray Dance Studios, Al-Kheir Building, Abdul Raheem Haj Mohammad Street, Swefieh, (06) 586 2004, www. arthurmurrayjordan.com Dance Mania Academy, 17 Almassara St., Abdoun, (06) 592 9914 Elite Dance Studio, 4 Issa Bin Salman St., (06) 583 3361, www.elitedancejo.com Fantasia Arts, 5th Circle, opposite Four Seasons Hotel, (079) 598 8117 Freeway Dance Studio, Shahroury Plaza, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 8649, www. freeway.pro The National Center for Culture and Arts of King Hussein Foundation, off of University St., (06) 569 0292, www.pac.org.jo The Performing Arts Center of the Noor Al Hussein Foundation, (06) 569 0292, www. Fitness Centers pacjo.org Active Gym, Adam Plaza, opposite of Arab Pulse Dance School, Al Husaini Building, Bank, Khalda Main St., Khalda, (06) 551 3031 Wakalat St., (06) 581 3071 Aline Fitness Center, 7th Circle, (06) 581 Roberto Dance Academy, 14 Ibn Al Fata St., 1001, www.alinefitness.com 7th Circle, (079) 585 5345 Aspire Ladies’ Spa, Rifa'ah Al Ansari St., off Salida Dance Studio, Al Husseini Complex, University St., Jubaiha, (06) 534 7637 Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, (06) 586 Body Design, 19 Fawzi Al Qaweqji St., 8878, www.salidadancestudio.com Abdoun, (06) 592 9669 Salsa Jordan, Abdul Raheem Haj Club Olympus, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Mohammed St., Swefieh, (06) 586 2404 Amman, (06) 465 1234, www. School of Amman Ballet, amman.grand.hyatt.com NEED TO Dabouq, (07) 77 620 1300 Club On Five, Sheraton. KNOW Tempo Dance Academy, off Al Nabil Hotel & Towers, of Abdul Rahman Alawi Al Urdon St., 5th Circle, On 9 March, St., Jabal Amman, (06) 593 (06) 593 4111, www. head to Intensiti 8939, www.tempojordan. sheratonammanalnabil. 180º for King of the com com Ring, an awesome Tempo eXtreme, Deir break dance competition! Curves for Ghbar, (0) 79 886 0669 The contest will consist of Women, Abu Firas two-on-two bboy battles. Al Hamadani St., Diving Centers Call (06) 554 5756 for Building # 4, (06) 464 Aqaba Adventure Divers, further details. 9049, www.curvesme. South Beach Road, Aqaba, com/Jordan (0) 79 584 3724, www. Fit 4 Life, Al Kurdi aqaba-diving.com Building, Abdoun, (06) Aqaba International Dive 592 4499 Center, Corniche St., Aqaba, Fitness First, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) (0) 79 559 2095, www.aqabadivingcenter. 586 3046, www.fitnessfirst.com com Fitness First Platinum, Saed Abdo Barracuda Diving Club, South Coast, Aqaba, Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3828, www. (06) 206 0501, www.goaqabadive.com fitnessfirst.com Bedouin Moon Village, South Beach Fitness One, Mecca St., (06) 585 9924, Road, Aqaba, (079) 538 1979, www. www.fitness1club.com bedouinmoonvillage.com Flex, 7th Circle, Khalda, (06) 535 6998, Darna Village, South Beach Road, Aqaba, (0) www.flex.com.jo 79 671 2831, www.darnavillage.com Intensiti 180, 28 Mamdouh Al Sarayrah Dive Aqaba, Al Saada St., Aqaba, (0) 79 660 St., off Mecca St., (06) 554 5756, www. 0701, www.diveaqaba.com intensitigyms.com International Arab Divers Village Hotel & Inter-fit Health Spa, Intercontinental Hotel, Diving Club, Aqaba South Beach Road, (03) Queen Zein Street, (06) 464 1361 203 1808, www. aqaba-divevillage.com Oasis Club, Marriott Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Neptune Submarine Vision, Tala Bay, Shmeissani, (06) 560 7607, www.marriott.com Aqaba, (077) 943 0969, www.aqababoat.com One with Nature, 2 Ahmad Al Dayri St., Red Sea Dive Center, South Beach, Aqaba, Abdoun, (0) 79 622 3099 (03) 202 2323, www.aqabascubadiving.com Panacea Health Club, Abdelrahim Allawi Royal Diving Center, Coral Bay Hotel & Street, 5th Circle, (06) 592 3400, www. Resort, Aqaba South Beach Road, Aqaba, bristolamman.com (03) 201 7035, www.rdc.jo Perfect Gym, Al Husseiny Complex, SeaStar Water Sports, Al Saada St., Aqaba, Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, (06) 582 9182 (03) 201 3735, www.aqabadivingseastar.com Power Hut, Al Thakafe St., Shmeisani, (06) Sinai Divers Diving Center, Mövenpick 568 6672

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Revolution Ladies’ Gym, University St., Tla’a Al Ali, (06) 534 9144 The Royal Spa & Health Club, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran Street, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 430 3000, www. leroyalamman.com Total Fitness Center, Khalaf Al Bakheet St., Swefieh, (06) 585 7254, (06) 582 2844 www.totalfitnessjordan.com Women’s Wellness Fitness & Spa, Abdul Raheem Haj Mohammed St., Swefieh, (06) 585 0063 World Class Fitness Center, Hotel Le Méridien, Queen Noor Street Shmeisani (06) 569 6511

Kids Centers

Amman FC, Cairo St., Abdoun, (0) 79 520 5010, www. ammanfc.com The Children’s Museum, off of King 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 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,

Listings

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 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 (077) 723 4569, www. jordanadventure.com Muay Thai Academy, Khalil Al Sukkar St., Dahiyat Al Hussein, (0) 79 542 3121 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, Al Sharq St., 3rd Circle, (079) 543 1616, www.tropicaldeserttrips. com WTEO-Jordan, 26 Khalil Al Dabbas St., Rabia, (0) 79 557 3036, www.wteo.org

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

Mercedes SLK

Racing Dimensions

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SLK starting at

60,000 JOD (without tax)

Mmm, Burgers It has come to my attention that there are many burger places opening up in Amman…

The latest one I’ve heard of is Feel Burgers & Fries, which recently opened up in Sweifieh. And with the SLK test drive whetting my appetite considerably, I thought it would be a great time to check it out. Like this new SLK, the burger I tried was very satisfying and tasty — think of it as a high-end, homemade burger. You can either dine in at the restaurant and try out the many sauces on display, or order Feel Burger to your doorstep. Either way you wont regret it (calories aside, of course!). Hussein Al Athmat St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 7912

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Dream Convertible

Go’s Samer Aksoy got the chance to give the latest Mercedes SLK a go and, boy, did he have fun!

Images by: Humzah Azouqa

hen it came to convertibles I was never a big fan, I always preferred a coupé. The fact then was that I saw convertibles as a compromising niche that gave way to small trunk space, low safety, and structural weakness for the obvious fact that these cars lack a proper roof. Not to mention, the wrinkles it can lead to because of the sun always being in your face! These facts can be applied to most convertibles created in the 80s and 90s, but I admit my generalizations need some rethinking — especially when I came face to face with the latest Mercedes SLK and was given the chance to give her a go. From a design point of view the SLK is where the SLS and SL — the 2012 model — meet. On the outside is the SL resemblance: the prominent grille extends forward making the light clusters seem recessed, add to that a sculptured bonnet, and you have great depth and detail. The rear is an evolution of the design previously seen in SLKs — aggressively designed air vents are spread out logically as this car needs to breathe properly. All theses attributes combine to create a profile that is, without a doubt, sporty — further highlighted by large, five spoke alloys. Slide inside the interior and the SLS’ DNA shines. Here, you are greeted with a retro dashboard, complete with circular air vents and an upright layout. But at the same time you are treated to the latest in technology in terms of connectivity and material quality. Switchgears click confidently and assuredly, while red stitching threads around the interior adding more depth to an already high-end design. You have a lot to take in from the SLK’s interior, but the things I loved the most were the red ambient lighting that glows at night, as well as the awesome red seat belts. Finding the right seating positions took a matter of seconds, afterwards I felt surrounded by the car and a part of it — talk about establishing a connection. Once I was ready to take this Merc for a spin, I expected to drive the SLK primarily with the panoramic roof in place. It was cosseting and I liked feeling that there was a roof above me while being surrounded by windows. But tucking the roof away was so tempting; all I needed to do was press a button for a couple of seconds and it would stow itself away, providing a completely different and exhilarating experience. Driving along the winding road that lead to Panorama Dead Sea, the SLK underlined its sportiness — grip and feedback was given generously as I darted from turn to turn. Accompanying the hill climb was the raspy engine note that changed its tune while the gearbox shifted: what a rush! This roadster is

Mercedes Showroom (T. Gargour & Fils TGF) Al Madina St. (06) 552 3110 www.mercedes-benz.com.jo

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5 facts about the SLK: 1| R172: The code name of the latest Mercedes SLK. 2| 4.6 seconds: The blistering 0-100 acceleration of the AMG variant of this Mercedes SLK.

a truly talented ride, as it can do exactly what suits your mood or need. But, as a roadster you’d expect the SLK to bang and thump on the smallest of road erosions — it’d be acceptable to assume this as we’re wired to think that we can’t have the best of both worlds: comfort and sport. Mercedes, however, begs to differ. The SLK is proof that you can have it all as this car deals with these imperfections seamlessly. The new SLK has made me rethink my coupé preference: it has a trunk than can actually carry things; it has a proper roof; and it features the latest in safety technology. Yes, the sun was still in my face, but... well, sunglasses were created for a reason! To sum it all up, the Mercedes SLK is a dream car and a true 21st century convertible, and I want one.

3| Vario Roof: The name of the twopiece metal roof the SLK is famous for. 4| Magic Sky Control: The name of the amazing panoramic SLK 200 at a Glance roof that can be Engine: 1.8 Liter 4 darkened with a Cylinder press of a button. Power: 181Bhp Torque: 270Nm Gearbox: 7-speed automatic

0-100: 7.0 Seconds

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Power to Weight

Auto Tune

Go’s Samer Aksoy stopped by Amman’s top car mod shop Racing Dimensions to find out more about the art of car modification

There are two basic principles to car modifying

Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

he car industry is a highly addictive matter in life. First of all, it can be an interest you love, as you keep yourself updated with latest models and technology, not to mention the soap opera like drama of carmakers bickering on who is best, or that a carmaker has just waved the bankruptcy flag – I wish the best for Saab by the way. The knowledge you gather from all of this will undoubtedly give you a point of view, so you yourself can bicker with your friends on, which carmaker is the best (Lamborghini rules) and who will go bankrupt NEED TO next (my finger points to Seat). KNOW The other addictive side of the auto industry is taking care of Racing Dimensions your car, and more specifically even offers the services of ECU Remapping or chip upgrading it. Here, the sky’s the tuning to get you even more power out of your limit (if you have deep pockets, car’s engine! that is). Modifying your car can be extremely rewarding if done right, but do it wrong and you could be draining cash for a marginal benefit, so caution is advised. are purely cosmetic others do help In Jordan there are many places in performance, as down force and that offer services for these kinds lightweight properties can provide a of things, and Racing Dimensions more thrilling experience behind the is one of them. Located near Kilo wheel; think, spoilers, side skirts, Circle this place offers the cream of and carbon fiber bonnets! The the crop in terms of car modifying mechanical side of car tuning is the brands, such as HKS, Sparco, APR part that needs a wiser approach, as Performance, and, most recently, you can modify virtually anything Cosworth. Although most of Racing from the suspension to the software Dimensions’ clients are on a regional in the CU. But you need to tread scale, this shop also provides its carefully — there’s usually a point expertise locally, aiding in enhancing of no return once you’ve tweaked a wide range of cars from the Honda the mechanics (if you do choose Civic to the Audi R8 V10. to return, however, prepare for a After chatting with the owner, bumpy ride). Mr. Salim, about car performance My visit to Racing Dimensions upgrading, it turns out that car left me with stirrings — I had a tuning can be initially split into two feeling that my love for cars was to types: aesthetic and mechanical. evolve into something new. Cars Aesthetic is the easy part and are not only an interest; now is the concerns itself with beautifying time to make the best out of my car! and customizing your car to your So it seems like I’ll be visiting the personal taste. While some parts shop soon. Very soon. 52 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

First you need to imagine the car as a simple equation you need to balance, for example adding too much power or losing too much weight could ruin the fun. The trick is to achieve that sweet spot in between, which entirely depends on the type of car you’re tuning. Second, is sustaining the modifications. Once all is done and you have your hot rod ready, be ready to shell out to maintain the awesomeness!

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- TRD Toyota - Racing Development Work - Carbonetic - FK - HKS - Link Engine Management - Momo - MoTec - Sparco - Toda - Racing Tom’s

DRIVE Car & Motorcycle Clubs

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 Auto Mall (Kiresh Group), Mecca St., (06) 550 9000, www.kirreshgroup.com 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 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 Shaker Bin Zeid St., Shmeisani, (06) 567 0890 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 Center, Wadi Al-Remam, (06) 492 0277 Ahmad Samara Station for Automobile Specialized Car Services Services, Princess Raiyah Bint Al Hussein Al Kilani For Tires and Car Parts, Al St., Al Kmal Yah, (0) 79 589 9785 Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., T’la Al Ali, ALFA Trade Motors Service Center, , Sewar (06) 556 0671 Ben Omara St., Bayader, (06) 585 0034 Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, Sinna’a, Allozi Station for Fuel & Car Services, Bayader Wadi Seer, (06) 582 1525, (0) 79 (Abdalla Ahmad Abdulrahman Allouzi & 709 4014, www.alloywheelfix.com Bros. Co) Abu Nuseir St., Ibn Oaf, (06) 533 Atmosphere Car Audio and Video Center, 7177 Kabul St., Al Rabieh, (06) 552 7576, (077) Barakeh Gas Station and Auto Services, 744 5888, www.atmospherejo.com (Shaker Hanna Haddad & Sons Co), Wasfi Al Auto Excellence, (06) 582 6531, Tal St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 553 5454 www.auto Bustami & Saheb Trading Service Center, excellence-jo.com Marka, (06) 489 1166 Special Addition, NEED TO Car Plaza Station (Almedan Al Madeenah Al For Auto Service), Wasfi Al Munawwarah St., T’la Al KNOW Tal St., Al Khal Dean, (06) Ali, (06) 554 5006 MINI 537 1509 Qingqi, Wasfi Al Tal St., has arrived Central Trade And Auto Khalda, (06) 535 6500, in Jordan thanks Service Center, Adwye (079) 983 2124, www. to Abu Khader Al-Hekma St., Bayader, qingqi.com.cn/en/ Automotive, the (06) 586 6440 index.aspx country’s importer for Chery Automobile Racing Dimensions BMW Group cars! For Service Center, Marka, Car, Al Safa Wa Al more, call (06) (06) 489 0011 Marwa Building, The Commercial And Al Madeenah Al 580 3600. Industrial Service Center, Munawwarah St., T’la Al Mahata St., (06) 465 1397 Ali, (06) 553 3117 Faouri Trading Service Center, Ziebart, Sinna’a, Bayader Wadi Mqablen, Jordan TV And Radio Station St., Seer, (06) 582 5533, (0) 79 543 2800, (06) 438 0156 www.ziebart-jo.com Gardens Station for Oil and Cars Service (Moh'd Ghdaian Ahmad Al Armouti), Prince

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Rock City

Go’s Brandon Barron gives us his take on visiting the ever-popular site of Petra, Jordan’s most famous tourist destination

“Want to ride my horse? Her name is Shakira!” This could easily be the first thing one hears upon passing through the unimposing gates to the site of Petra, the ancient Nabatean city that’s lured millions from all over the world to the Hashemite Kingdom. This and other witty phrases abound among the Bedouin families who make their living thanks to the Rose City’s many visitors. But this hidden complex that only the Bedouin knew about for centuries is definitely no longer a secret, but the lower number of international tourists in Jordan this time of the year makes Petra a very appealing option for Jordanian explorers to visit for their first, fifth, or twentieth time.

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Go Stay

Petra Moon

Mövenpick Resort

Petra Crowne Plaza

A great option for budget travelers, Petra Moon has friendly, knowledgeable staff. The hotel offers basic amenities including a restaurant, room service, and laundry. (03) 215 6220, www. petramoonhotel.com

Even if you’re not staying at this luxurious accommodation, it’s hard to miss the Mövenpick’s building just outside the Petra complex. Guests here will find their every need catered to. It’s easily the best hotel in town. (03) 215 7111, www. moevenpick-hotels.com

This hotel has facilities that are a little older than the Mövenpick, but it offers comparable services. Where it shines is in its proximity to Petra; it’s right next door! A great option for multiple-day visitors. (03) 215 6266, www. ichotelsgroup.com

Go See

On Your Way...

If you’re heading down to Petra by car, make sure to stop by and see Shoubak Castle

Just after the highway exit to Petra, in a town by the same name, Shoubak is one of the Middle East’s most intact European castles. It’s nestled at the top of a peak that overlooks a vast desert expanse, and visitors shouldn’t be surprised if they end up being the only people at the site. It seems that this fantastic historical site is overshadowed by nearby Petra. Entrance to the site is very cheap, and there is little stopping visitors from climbing and exploring the area. Bring a flashlight for the coolest part about Shoubak: a kilometer-long underground escape tunnel that was painstakingly dug out of solid stone!

NEED TO KNOW

Each Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night, the Siq and Treasury are lit up by thousands of candles. This is open to a limited number who’ll spend the evening enjoying Bedouin music and storytelling.

The Treasury Whether you’re in a massive tour group or just trekking with a friend, the Treasury is not only a must-see, it’s impossible to miss! After walking through the Siq — a stunning stone gorge that the Nabateans used to conceal their city — the sheer cliffs act as stone curtains that part to make way for this magnificent structure, which was carved into a massive wall of red sandstone. Contrary to popular belief, the structure was not, in fact, a treasury. It’s a tomb. The High Place of Sacrifice What if you planned a trip to Petra for weeks, only to arrive on an overcast day? Fret not! Some of the best views here are had when clouds abound. Just beyond the Treasury, among an eerie collection of tombs, is a staircase to the High Place. It’s no wonder that they chose this spot; it offers gorgeous vistas of Wadi Araba. When clouds roll in, they envelop the mountains like rushing waves, but the High Place sits above the cloud cover, allowing visitors to watch the earth move beneath them. The Monastery The trip up to the Monastery is one of those that, when you think you must be there by now, you’re probably only halfway. However, it can’t be understated just how breathtaking the views at this site are... or how accomplished you’ll feel when you make it there. Like the Treasury, the Monastery was carved into a cliff face; where it differs is in size and solitude. Also, the Monastery is more imposing, and its grueling trail means that less visitors make the trek to see it. The Roman Theater Despite its name, this theater dates from before the Roman occupation of Petra, but the Romans’ love for entertainment meant that they ended up reinforcing and expanding the massive amphitheater. (In fact, it’s even bigger than the amphitheater in Downtown Amman!) Not only does it show the genius of ancient architecture, but this monolith also is the most stunning display of red sandstone in Petra. If you want to experience a camel ride, this is an opportune spot to haggle for a “caravan” to the base of the ascent to the Monastery.

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Opening Hours: The museum is open from 8:00 to 17:00 in summer, and from 8:00 to 16:00 in winter, every day, except Tuesdays. Entrance is free.

NEED TO KNOW

Tourist in your backyard

Umm Qais

Go’s Whitney McNamara headed north of Amman, direction Irbid, to visit the remarkable site of Umm Qais

istinguishing itself from the dozens of Roman sites boasting ruins situated around the Kingdom, Umm Qais offers majestic and grandiose remnants. Located approximately 380m above sea level, this ancient place gives visitors a 360 degree view of the surrounding rolling hills and, even more impressive, further in the distance, the Yarmouk River, Golan Heights, and Lake Tiberius (also known as the Sea of Galilee). Formerly known as Gadara, Umm Qais was for several reasons throughout history, a renowned city. Its strategic placement, for example, between trading routes of Syria and Palestine made it a pivotal commercial town. While the city is thought to have first been inhabited in the 7th century BCE, it peaked during the 2nd century. Umm Qais grew exponentially and new columns adorned streets, theaters, baths, and temples were built on a large scale. The growth not being confined to architectural achievements, the city also grew intellectually. Scholars, poets, philosophers, and writers were attraced to the area,

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Getting There Umm Qais is located 100km northwest of Amman — about an hour or so drive — in the Governate of Irbid.

Umm Qais’ museum also holds a wellpreserved Byzantine mosaic frieze and a marble sarcophagus.

Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

this Gadara began to take on a more cosmopolitan air. As a result, the city eventually became a part of the great Roman Decapolis, a ten-city strong extension of the Roman empire, which functioned to spread Roman culture while simultaneously giving the territories a semi-autonomous status. Today, Umm Qais’ Roman Theater has stood the test of time, through earthquakes and violent imperial change of hands. Rows of seats made of basalt stone still remain and the ornately carved seating for high members of society — strategically placed near the orchestra — are still perceptible. The stately, stunning white marble

statue of Tyche, the goddess of the city and of fortune, which used to be placed within the theater, now resides in the nearby museum for visitors to admire. The other main attraction is the main street lined with the remains of once massive white columns, which is thought to have been city’s center for trading. Other ancient remains include the Terrace, which boasts a church and a basilica, ruins of the Nyphaeum, and a Roman Mausoleum. This month, consider Umm Qais your perfect excuse to get out of Amman and experience the first comings of the warmer spring air with awe-inspiring ruins and a stunning view.

Site of a Miracle

According to The Bible, Gadara is the spot where Jesus performed a miraculous event

The gospels of Matthew, Luke, and Mark each document an event where Jesus was said to have cast out evil spirits called Legion (Mark 5:9) from two demoniacs, or madmen, sending them into a nearby “herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain” (Luke 8:32). The possessed pigs then, “ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters” (Matthew 8:32). The exorcism was believed to have happened in Gadara, while the swineherd was said to have died in the Sea of Galilee.

EXPLORE Where to stay

Hilton Taba Resort & Nelson Village

An Insider’s Guide to

Taba

Egypt’s secluded haven

Hidden from the spotlight and unlike Sharm El Sheikh and other bustling Egyptian towns, Taba is where people go to take a break from the world

ight on the Gulf of Aqaba, Taba is one of Egypt’s busiest border crossings for the region as it’s the point where the Palestinian territory, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia meet. A small town by definition, Taba harbors a sequence of lush valleys and mountainous tracks that make way to white sandy beaches and clear waters. It is the perfect regional getaway for a quiet, long weekend of getting back to nature.

NEED TO KNOW Taba is the place to avoid noise. So if you’re looking for a quiet escape with sun bathing and water dipping being the main activities, this is the place to be.

Castle Zaman

Sofitel Taba Heights

Propped on top a desert cliff, this

landmark on the ancient road from St. Catherine’s Monastery to Jerusalem features breathtaking views, ultimate relaxation, and the best finger-licking,

What To Do Explore the Waters

With a private beach on the Red Sea, this hotel is perfect for all things luxury. Boasting a kids’ club, diving center, and tennis courts, the Hilton Taba is a village for all your vacation needs. +20 69 353 0140, www.hilton.com

Explore Your Hobbies

Explore the amazing coral reefs and unique marine life that live in the waters at Taba. Float aside a massive coral wall, venture deep into the Gulf of Aqaba, and play alongside pink jellyfish in this liquid abyss. Home to everything from parrotfish to lionfish to sea urchins, it’s easy to lose yourself in this underwater world of color.

Situated in the heart of Taba Heights, the Three Corners El Wekala Golf Course is the greenest spot in this town. Nestled by grand mountains and the turquoise waters of the Red Sea, these stunning surroundings offer a picturesque location to practice your swing, dine on tasty cuisine, or simply a spot to enjoy coffee with a great view.

Almost all locations at Taba offer snorkeling gear, ask your hotel or camp representative.

Three Corners El Wekala Golf Course, +20 693 580 150, www. threecorners.com

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Inspired by Oriental architecture, this is a uniquely designed resort, only 20 minutes from downtown Taba. Enjoy the hotel’s three top restaurants, six gorgeous pools, and private beach! +20 69 358 0800, www.sofitel.com

four-hour, slow-roasted sumptious dishes fit for royalty. Call +20 1t2 214 0591 for more information or visit www.castlezaman. com today.

Explore the Land

Take a motorized excursion and discover the mountains that outline the horizon at Taba. What better way to do so than by quad biking? Then after, experience authentic Bedouin hospitality by taking a break in their tents with argeeleh and tea before continuing onto the tops of the mountains to grab a shot of the expanse that is the Gulf.

For a quad experience call Canyon Motor Safaris, +20 123 684 379, or see www.tabaquads.com.

Explore History

Visit Pharaoh’s Island and explore Salah El Din’s Castle, a main Taba attraction. Surrounded by water and a once Phoenician port that was the island’s harbor in the 10th century, the castle was captured by Salah El Din after being occupied by crusaders. Rediscover history in the fort’s beautiful ancient towers, sleeping quarters, and arched passages.

Located 8km south of Taba. Ask your concierge about the Shooner Trip from Taba Heights Marina.

Getting There:

Skip the flight and turn this trip into an adventure by heading down to Aqaba and catching a 20-minute ferry straight to Taba. Visit www.sindbadjo. com for more information on Aqaba-Taba Routes.

Basata Camp

This is an eco-lodge where simplicity is the way. Bordered by mountains and the sea, here you can choose to stay in their bungalows, huts, or in your own tent. And at night enjoy starry skies and stories of fellow campers. +20 69 350 0480, www.basata.com

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Rome Globe-Trotter

The Eternal City Words by: Brandon Barron

Once the center of the world, Rome is a city marked with immense historical, cultural, and religious importance

he “Eternal City” is a vast metropolitan, sprawling over seven hills and divided up into several districts with always so much to see and do. Take in the impressive sites of ancient Rome, visit some of their spectacular museums, feast on delish Italian food, buy some great Italian designer gear, or just stroll around the beautiful streets and piazzas to experience the best of what the city has to offer. The beauty of visiting Rome in early spring is that it isn’t overrun by tourists, so pack an umbrella and your trusty camera, and explore one of the most magnificent cities of the world.

NEED TO KNOW Unfortunately with tourists comes those who want to take advantage of them so beware of pickpockets, always demand a cab’s meter to be turned on, and avoid Termini station after nightfall.

For the History Buff

For the Theologian

For the Shopaholic

Old Rome

Vatican City

Modern Center

Bus: Line 40 starts at Termini station and has several stops within the Centro Storico. Ultimate Experience: You’ve seen Gladiator — with a visit to the Colosseum you get to picture where the actual events used to take place!

Bus: Line 40 or 64 starts at Termini station and takes you to St. Peter’s Square. Ultimate Experience: If you’re a Dan Brown fan, feast your eyes on the arts of work that made Angels & Demons come to life!

Bus: Line 492 or 175 starts at Termini station with stops at the Spanish Steps. Ultimate Experience: Finally getting your hands on that Gucci bag you’ve always dreamed about, but at a much lower cost than you’d pay anywhere else!

For a live history lesson, head to the neighboring districts of Colosseo and Old Rome, which are home to the Centro Storico (Historical Center). Here you will find stunning relics of ancient, medieval, and renaissance Rome including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Forum of Augustus, the Forum and Markets of Trajan, the Capitoline, the Pantheon, the Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo Farnese, and countless others. If it happens to be raining on the day you venture out, head to the Pantheon and see how the rain falls through the oculus into the building only to be washed away by the ancient drainage system.

Vatican City is not to be missed during your trip to Rome so set aside a least one full day to take in this grand papal state. Gasp in awe of the imposing structures of the St. Peter’s Basilica and Square, the Vatican Museum which houses the Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant’ Angelo and the sprawling Vatican Gardens. Dress modestly when making your trip to the Vatican, as sleeveless shirts and short pants or skirts are not permitted. Rome itself is home to over 900 churches with the four papal, or major basilicas, being St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major, which are all well worth a visit too.

Rome is a shopper’s paradise and the Modern Center district is where all the action is. Starting at the Spanish Steps are the famous streets of Via Condotti, Via Borgognona, and Via Frattina which house a plethora of global designer brands such as Gucci, Bulgari, Armani, Valentino, Fendi, Dolce & Gabana, Dior, Chanel, and so much more, perfect for the fashionista looking to drop a lot of cash. Immortalized by Fellini’s film, La Dolce Vita, Via Veneto is also home to plenty of boutiques and restaurants. While you’re in the area, make sure to throw a coin into the spectacular Trevi fountain to ensure a return visit to Rome.

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Amman West Hotel, Mahmoud Abidi Air Algeria, T’la Al Ali, (06) 565 0880, www. St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 7615, airalgerie.dz ammanwesthotel.com Air Arabia, Shmeisani, (06) 560 3666, www. Arabela Hotel, Shmeisani, (06) 568 5140, airarabia.com arabelahotel.com Air Bosna, Abdali, (06) 569 8128, www. Arena Space, Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) bhairlines.ba 551 5550, arenaspacehotel.com Air Canada, Shmeisani, (06) 463 0879, Al Saleh Hotel, Prince Mohammed St., Jabal aircanada.com Amman, (06) 463 9551, alsalehhotel.com Air France, Shmeisani, (06) 510 0777, www. Belle Vue Hotel, 2nd Circle, Jabal Amman, airfrance.com (06) 461 6144, www.bellevue-hotels.com Air Nas, Shmeisani, (06) 566 2375, www. Best Western Commodore Hotel, Abed Al flynas.com Hammed Sharaf St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 ATE Jordan Aviation, 6th Circle, (06) 550 7185, commodore-jo.com 1760, www.jordanaviation.jo Bristol Hotel, 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) BMI Airline, Rabieh, (06) 554 8951, flybmi. 592 3400, bristolamman.com com Carlton Hotel, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, British Airways, Sweifieh, (06) 582 8801, (06) 465 4200, www.1stjordan.net/carlton/ www.britishairways.com index.html Cathay Pacific Airways, Shmeisani, (06) Century Park Hotel, Tunis St., Jabal Amman, 569 4060, www.cathaypacific.com (06) 568 0090, centurypark-hotel.com Delta Airlines, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 Clermont Hotel, Mecca St., Um Uthaina, 3661, www.delta.com (06) 553 9159, www.clermont.com.jo Emirates Airlines, Wadi Saqra, (06) 461 Comfort Hotel Suites, Ali Nasuh Al Tahir St., 5571, www.emirates.com Sweifieh, (06) 585 6184, www.comforts. Ethiopian Airlines, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) com 568 8301, ethiopianairlines.com Crown Plaza Amman, King Faisal Bin Abdul Etihad Airways, Shmeisani, (06) 468 0100, Aziz St., 6th Circle, Um Uthaina, (06) 551 etihadairways.com 0001, www.amman.crowneplaza.com Gulf Air, Abdali, (06) 465 3621, gulfair.com Crystal Hotel, 16 Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, T’la Iraqi Airways, Abdali, (06) 463 8600, www. Al Ali, (06) 569 2672, crystal.com.jo iraqiairways.co.uk Dana Plaza Hotel, 6th Circle, Abdoun, (06) Iran Air, Shmeisani, (06) 463 0879, www. 592 4455, danaplazahotel.com iranair.com Days Inn Hotel, Omar Bin Abdul Aziz St., Al Korean Air, Shmeisani, (06) 569 5879, Rabia, (06) 551 9011, daysinn.com.jo www.koreanair.com Farah Hotel, Al Hussein Cinema St., Al Balad, Lufthansa, Shmeisani, (06) 520 0180, www. (06) 465 1443, farahhotel.com.jo lufthansa.com Al Farouq International Hotel Apartments, Qatar Airways, Shmeisani, Jordan University St., NEED TO (06) 567 9444, www. Sweifieh, (06) 585 5565, qatarairways.com www.alfarouq-group.net KNOW Royal Jordanian, Four Seasons Amman, 5th The Four Shmeisani, (06) 520 Circle, Al-Kindi St., Jabal Seasons Amman’s 2000, www.rj.com Saudi Amman, (06) 550 5555, Vivace restaurants’ Arabian Airlines, www.fourseasons.com/ new chef, Luca Moriconi, Madina Munawara St., amman (06) 577 7766, www. Geneva Hotel, is restyling Italian saudiairlines.com Abdullah Ghosheh St., specialties with a twist! Turkish Airlines, Jabal 7th Circle, (06) 585 Call (06) 550 5555 for Amman, (06) 465 9112, 8100, genevahotelreservations. www.turkishairlines.com amman.com Golden Tulip Grand Palace Hotel, Amman, Queen Alya Car Rentals: St., Shmeisani, (06) 569 1131, Alamo National Rent A Car, Ash www.goldentulipgrandpalace.com Sharif Nasir Bin Jamil St., Wadi Saqra, (06) Grand Hyatt Amman, Hussein Bin Ali St., 566 2683, www.national-me.com Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1234, amman. Assaraya Rent A Car, Al Shareef Naser Bin grand.hyatt.com Jameel St., (06) 568 4771, www.thrifty. Hisham Hotel, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) com.jo 464 4028, hishamhotel.com.jo Avis, Wadi Saqrah St., (06) 569 9420, www. Holiday Inn Amman, Madinah Munawarah avis.com.jo St., Um Summaq, (06) 552 8822, www. Budget Rent A Car, Shmeisani, (06) 569 holidayinn.com 8131, www.budgetjordan.com Ibis Hotel, Amman, 61 Mohd Fayadh Al Dallah Rent A Car, Crowne Plaza, (06) 551 Assaf St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 579 9090, www. 1112, www.dallahgroup.com.jo ibishotel.com Diplomat Rent A Car, Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, Imperial Palace Hotel, Zahran St., 4th (06) 551 0427, www.diplomatrentacar.com Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 565 1333, www. Europcar, Bristol Hotel, (06) 550 4031, imperialpalace.com.jo www.europcar.jo InterContinental, Islamic College St., Hertz Car Rental, Bayader, (06) 581 2525, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www. www.hertzjordan.com ichotelsgroup.com Thrifty Rent A Car, King Abdullah Gardens, Jerusalem International Hotel, University Wadi Saqra, (06) 568 4771, www.thrifty. St., Jubaiha, (06) 515 1121, jerusalem. com.jo com.jo U-Save, King Abdullah Gardens, Wadi Saqra, Kempinksi Hotel Amman, Abdual Hamid (06) 565 2207, www.sixt.jo Shouman St., Shmesani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski.com Kindi Hotel, Amman, Al Basra St., Hotels: Shmeisani, (06) 551 0885, kindihotel.com AMMAN Landmark Amman Hotel and Conference Abjar Hotel, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 464 Center, Al-Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, 8883, abjarhotel.com.jo (06) 560 7100, www.landmarkamman.com Ambassador Hotel, Abdul Hamid Sharif St., Larsa Hotel, 48 Um Mutaweh St., Al Shmeisani, (06) 560 5161 Jandaweel, (06) 585 0955, larsahotel.net Amman Cham Palace Hotel, Shmeisani St., Liwan Hotel, Princess Taghreed Mohammed (06) 565 9270, www.ammanchamhotel. St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 8125, theliwan.com com Ocean Hotel, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina, (06) Amman Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607, www.marriott.com 551 7280, www.oceanhotelamman.com 64 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.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. marriott.com Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 8888, www. kempinski.com

Listings

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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Changing Lives

One Smile at a Time

Go’s Annisa Rochadiat talks with Operation Smile Jordan about their amazing work helping children born with cleft lips and cleft palates

Did you know that one in every 700 children in Jordan is born with a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or both? Known as one of the world’s most common birth defects, cleft lips and palates are oral and facial malformations that occur early during pregnancy. Clefting occurs because of insufficient tissue development in the mouth or lip area and appears as a gap or a narrow opening in the skin of the upper lip or the roof of the mouth. A combination of genetic and environmental factors are said to be the cause of this defect. Due to complications in feeding, one in 10 children who are born with clefting usually die before their first birthday because of malnutrition. Non-treatment can also lead to breathing and eating difficulties, permanent hearing loss, dental issues, and long-term speech problems. Treatment for this defect, however, is an easy facial reconstructive surgery, which can take as little as 45 minutes to complete and costs approximately 450 JOD per patient. In Jordan, these surgeries and follow-up care have been provided free of charge to those in need thanks to the good work of Operation Smile Jordan (OSJ). Since 2004, Operation Smile — part of the US-based international charity offering free treatment to children and young adults with craniofacial deformities founded in 1982 — has worked together with the Jordanian Ministry of Health in treating more than 1,700 children across the Kingdom, as well as the Palestinian Territories. The establishment of an Operation Smile Jordan Center in Amman in 2008 has further bolstered the organization’s work in the country. The center — open all-year-round — boasts a range of services including speech therapy by certified pathologists. Plus, the facility also provides medical professionals with various life support trainings through its Roma Downey Life Support Training wing. Apart from treating patients, OSJ also facilitates regular training for medical professionals who are keen on volunteering for OSJ’s medical missions by sending them to the annual Operation Smile Physicians’ Training

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How it Began Operation Smile is the brainchild of a husbandand-wife team

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s a personal project and on a mission to explore entrepreneurship, Shadi Eideh, a photographer, began capturing portraits of young entrepreneurs. After partnering with Lara Al Safadi, a regional producer for animation and short documentaries, the duo developed an idea to explore the “behind-the-scenes” stories of people paving their own ways. And thus, Jo’Preneurs was born. Aspiring to start their own businesses, Shadi and Lara wanted “a true account of what it’s like to become and live the life of an entrepreneur.” According to them, they wanted to, “deflate the entrepreneurial ghoul!” And after hearing the personal entrepreneurial stories they were led to one conclusion: “you don’t need an ideal life to start experimenting” with business risk-taking. Starting an online documentary, and steering away from the norm of entrepreneurial-related content, Jo’Preneurs was launched in 2012 as a virtual platform that features social videos highlighting locals who took the risk to start their own thing. What makes this project one-of-akind is that instead of focusing on the business aspect of entrepreneurial projects, it looks at the personal stories that ignited them. Investigating what makes these people different, what they’re doing, how they think, NEED TO and what keeps them going is the meat of this KNOW documentary-series. “We show the entrepreneurs If you’re an entrepreneur who has we interviewed for what they are — people a story to tell about the setting up of your own walking around for months and years with great business, you can upload a ideas in their heads, only to be intimidated by video to tell your personal story! Contact Jo’Preneurs the fictional barriers of not finding enough time, for more information. funding, or the fear of failure.” But Jo’Preneurs motto is, “If They Did It, You Can Too!”; it’s what drives the initiative, and what brought it to life. Created as a community project for the community, by the community, Jo’Preneurs hopes to develop this platform where people can communicate, both directly and indirectly. Who’s Been On Sponsored by Aramex and Oasis 500, the These are just non-profit project has developed to feature 15 some of the local documentaries to date. The main aim, according to companies that have told their story the duo, was to “give entrepreneurs the proverbial though Jo’Preneurs kick in the butt to go out and actually starting - Aranim Media experimenting with their ideas, [as] you don’t Factory need ideal business and personal circumstances to - Jo Bedu start having fun and playing with ideas.” - Kharabeesh With videos regularly going viral on the - Nakhweh - TasmeemME.com Internet today, good messages like these will hopefully spark those great entrepreneurial ideas - Wheels Express yet to be started, and get them blazing. - gate2play 68 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

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Get surfing to take full advantage of Jo’Preneurs’ inspiring stories Proving the power of social media is stronger than ever, Jo’Preneurs is creating a network of Twitter and Facebook followers who can, not only see the videos online, but follow the company profiles of each featured entrepreneur. This means viewers can draw the line between the personal thought process behind an idea to the real-life manifestation of an innovative business in Jordan.

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“In Bloom” Photographer’s Name: Maida Hairabedian

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Next month’s Photo of the Month theme will be: “Off the PAth” If you’d like to have your image selected as Go’s “Photograph 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!

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

Listings 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

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 Specialized Institutions Saraya, Al-Koufeh St., Um Uthaina, (06) 550 Aviation Technological Academy, 5444, www.sarayaholdings.com Sulayman Al Dukkar St., Khalda, (06) 535 Taameer Jordan, Sweifieh, (06) 588 0911 5558, www.taameer.jo Ayla Aviation Academy, King NEED TO Tala Bay, Al Ameer Hussein International Airport, Shaker Bin Zeid St., KNOW Aqaba, (03) 206 4777, www. Shmeisani, (06) 565 aylaaviation.com 5700, www.talabay.jo Enjoy spring and Jordan Academy of Music, Tamleek, 4th Circle, volunteer at the Royal off Ubadah Bin Al Samet St., (06) 461 7851, Botanic Garden of Jordan! Shmesani, (06) 560 4172, www.tamleek.jo Take in the fresh air, watch www.jam.edu.jo those flowers blossom, Mideast Aviation Schools and lend a helping Academy, Marka Airport, American (06) 487 5152, www.maa.jo hand. For more, visit Community School, Red Sea Institute of royalbotanicgarden. Dahiat Al-Amir Rashid, Cinematic Arts, Al Rashed St., org. (06) 581 3944, www. Aqaba, (03) 201 6201, www. acsamman.edu.jo rsica.edu.jo Amman Baccalaureate Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, King School, Al Hijaz St., Dabouq, (06) Abdullah II St., Dabouq, (06) 541 2682, 541 1191, www.abs.edu.jo www.raca-lesroches.edu.jo Amman Int. School, King Abdullah Ii St., Al Royal Film Commission, 5 Omar Bin Al Rawabi, (06) 551 6931 Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman. (06) Al Feker Al Tarbawi Secondary School For 464 2266, www.rfc.jo Girls, Al Shora St., Al Helal, (06) 438 3877 SAE Institute, off of Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 579 9071, www.saejordan. International Academy, Sa'ad Khair Street, com King Hussein Parks, (06) 550 2055, www. iaa.edu.jo International Center for Montessori

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Game Releases

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

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

The Sims 3: Showtime Platform: PC, Mac Developer: The Sims Studio Genre: Simulation Release Date: 6 Mar. Just when you thought The Sims couldn’t possibly do more, they are now musicians, magicians, and DJs! Who will rise to superstardom, and who will fail miserably? Reason to go play it: This version includes new social features like chat, wall posts, and status updates.

Street Fighter x Tekken

Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Developer: Capcom Genre: Fighting Release Date: 6 Mar

Battle Garden! The instantly popular video game Plant vs. Zombies is coming out as a board game!

heesy? Absolutely. Exaggerated? Without a doubt. Realistic? Nope. But don’t we play video games for an escape from the real? Much like the classic Marvel vs. Capcom series, this fighter crossover pairs two of the toughest gaming universes: Street Fighter and Tekken. Whichever of the two you most enjoy, game control options are made to be familiar to diehard fans of either. Plus, fun cameos from non-fighter characters include Pac-Man and Mega Man! Reason to go play it: Nope, the best mashups aren’t on Glee (thank goodness!). They’re on your console.

Mario Party 9

Platform: Wii Developer: Nintendo Genre: Party Release Date: 11 Mar. The newest version of this interactive board game-style experience puts the Wii motion controls to their full use, requiring you to move in hilarious ways. Reason to go play it: As the name suggests, this game is a fun party activity, allowing up to four people to compete at a time.

Forget the digital, 2012 will see the comeback of the board game as Screenlife is set to release the “analog” version of Plant vs. Zombies. A two to four player game, will boast 80 zombie cards, 40 plant cards, and a batch of game boards on which each player will be able to place plants and battle zombies. Game play will involve card picking and dice rolls, plus, players will be able to mess with their opponents’ lawns, making this a more competitive version of the PvZ titles we’ve seen previously!

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Keep an eye out for its release by visiting www.screenlifegames.com.

Myst Platform: Nintendo 3DS Developer: Maximum Genre: Adventure Release Date: 27 Mar. This deeply immersive adventure game allows players to use countless tools and techniques to solve mysteries in six distinct “Ages.” Reason to go play it: This is a great game for those who love adventure, but aren’t fans of the blood and gore of shooters.

Farm Frenzy 2 Platform: PSP Developer: Alawar Genre: Strategy Release Date: 31 Mar. Simulating (and romanticizing) the pastoral life, this title gives many fun trophies and upgrades for the aspiring farmer. Reason to go play it: The number of items, animals, and awards has greatly increased since the first Farm Frenzy.

Apples to Apples Platform: iPhone Developer: THQ Genre: Trivia Release Date: 31 Mar. Originally a fun card game that came in a cumbersome box, sidesplitting fun is now to be had in pocket size. Just add friends. Reason to go play it: If you’re lucky, you’ll get the card that fits any description: “Chuck Norris.”

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3aroos Amman

Fadi Zaghmout This brilliant new read by Fadi Zaghmout, also know as The Arab Observer (follow @ArabObserver), gives great insight into the lives of four girls living in Amman today, highlighting the social pressures, as well as issues of gender and sexuality in our society. www.facebook.com/AmmanBrideNovel

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

Young Adult: The Killables Gemma Malley

Adult: Monday Mornings Sanjay Gupta, MD

Hodder & Stoughton Release Date: 29 Mar. here is a clear distinction between good and evil, but how can we understand one in the absence of the other? In 2065, after decades of worldwide destruction and near human selfannihilation, a solution to evil has be found in The City, a utopian place that people are not allowed to enter until the “evil” part of their brains are removed. Evie and Raffy, two young citizens of The City discover that there is a dark undercurrent to this utopia’s stated ideals.

Grand Central Release Date: 13 Mar. helsea General is not unlike most hospitals. Though they don’t want patients to know it, the way their surgeons learn is the way we all learn best — by mistakes. The only difference is that when doctors err it can mean the difference between life and death. Monday Mornings follows the lives of five surgeons, their personal lives and their work. Best known as CNN’s medical expert who almost became the US Surgeon General, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is proving to be a true novelist.

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When I Was a Child I The New Republic Read Books Lionel Shriver Marilynne Robinson Harper Farrar, Straus & Giroux Release Date: 27 Mar. Release Date: 13 Mar. For Edgar Kellogg, This collection of the lure and risk of essays is built around international journalism the idea of faith and is much more enticing the concept that fact is than his lucrative job as a sometimes not enough. corporate lawyer. When Pulitzer Prize-winning a reporter in Portugal is author, Marilynne kidnapped by terrorists Robinson — known for and the news bureau he her exceptional prose — represented posts a job harks back to the times opening, Edgar jumps of her childhood, when at what he considers more stock was placed in his big break. When he assumes the role, though, the spiritual, and theories he finds himself working presented as “fact” were more scrutinized. For among colleagues those who are unable or mourning the loss of their kidnapped comrade unwilling to commit to a full novel, this collection and complaining about contains shorter writings his replacement. It intended to enrich the takes some dangerous investigation for Edgar to individual’s spiritual self. Reason to go read it: discover why. Regardless of your ideas Reason to go read it: on faith, Robinson’s Shriver shares with the rhetorical skillfulness will reader a story that is at least make you more deeply personal, but informed on the subject, at the same time has if not make you change themes that are timeless your mind. and universal.

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Guinness World Records 2012 Bantam Release Date: 27 Mar. What and who are the biggest, fastest, longest, youngest, loudest, brightest out there? Every year, records for some of the strangest activities are broken. For example, Suresh Joachim Arulanantham has the world record for the longest ironing session (55 hours), and Ashrita Furman holds the world record for... the most world records (131). The colorful current issue of GWR is packed with interesting (and sometimes disgusting) pieces of random trivia, and is sure to entertain kids and their parents, too. Reason to go read it: The Hashemite Kingdom has held some records of its own, but we’re not telling you what they are! Find out by reading this book.

Kindle Book of the Month

Stay Close

Harlan Coben Dutton Adult

Release Date: 20 Mar.

This page-turner (erm... page “clicker”) tells a story that proves that, while the past has long since taken place, it’s never all that far away. Stay Close chronicles the lives of three individuals haunted by their pasts which hold events that can’t be completely covered up, even by the prettiest of facades. Their seemingly separate lives speed into a collision with one another, reminding them, and revealing to their loved ones, the darkest elements of their former selves. Reason to go read it: Discover that your neighbor, the one whose name you don’t even know, probably has much more in common with you than you’d like to believe.

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

What Go’s Listening to Right Now

In Bloom Nirvana Nevermind

Jolene The Little Willies For The Good Times

Emad Alaeddin

“Angel & I”

Jordan’s very own musician Emad Alaeddin has been awarded the Semi-Finalist placement in the international Song of the Year songwriting contest, for his awesome track “Angel & I.” One of the singles off of his latest album, The Magic, you can hear this and many other tracks by logging on to www.facebook.com/ emadmusicpage. To purchase the album, log on to www.emadalaeddin.com. 78 | Mar. 2012 | gomagjordan.com

In terms of production, this album has Greg Kurstin at its helm and he is no stranger to producing massive selling music — he’s worked with the likes of Lily Allen and Kylie Minogue. The Shins themselves are excited about this album too as their previous three had to be made in a “sub-pop” style, but they fulfilled that contract and now, with James Mercer (the only original member of the band), they can control the kind of music they want to make. This is a return to their indie/rock roots and the first single released, “Simple Song,” will have you instantly addicted. Release Date: 20 Mar. Reason to go listen to it: Because you’ll hear the band’s relief as The Shins return to what they do best.

Monica New Life RCA

This is Monica’s seventh album and — with collaborations including a duet with Brandy on “It All Belongs to Me” (it’s the follow-up to their 1998 mega hit, “The Boy is Mine”), Rick Ross on “Anything (To Find You),” and a production credit for Missy Elliott — it’s an album that oozes R&B pedigree. Monica has one of those voices that can easily coax you into getting lost in her track and this album is filled with some of her finest vocal work in years. Release Date: 13 Mar. Reason to go listen to it: Because we all need one smooth album in our collection, and this is that album for 2012.

Miike Snow Happy To You Ingrid

Shinedown Amaryllis Roadrunner

Welcome to how rock should sound! This is the fourth studio album from Shinedown and although they may have gotten more experience, they haven’t sold out on their rock roots. As soon as you hear the first single from this album, you’ll know what I mean. Entitled “Bully,” the song boasts fabulous lyrics with a tune that’s not afraid to make you rock out with some stunning guitar! Vocalist Brent Smith says that this album combines everything they’ve learned so far, as well as giving them a clear direction to where they’re heading. Slick production and some fantastic songs, this is one you’ll be playing for a while! Release Date: 26 Mar. Reason to go listen to it: Because you’ll be hooked on this the second you hear it.

The Shins Port of Morrow Columbia

The Winner Takes It All At Vance Dragonchaser

Smoke and Mirrors Gotye Making Mirrors

Feel So Close Calvin Harris Hypermobility

Swedish pop/rock band Miike Snow has been steadily rising to fame since their 2009 eponymous debut album release. Boasting such addictive tracks as, “Animal,” “Black & Blue,” and “Sylvia,” — each of which enjoyed airplay in popular TV shows and movies — avid music listeners have easily caught on to the “Miike Snow sound,” once described as, “a-ha meets Animal Collective.” The band’s first single off of their sophomore album, “Paddling Out,” carries on this distinct sound and will not disappoint fans of this Nordic trio. Let’s just hope the rest of the album sounds as good! Release Date: 27 Mar. Reason to go listen to it: Because Miike Snow’s tracks can appeal to everyone, regardless of what genre of music you’re into.

Paul Van Dyk Evolution Armada Music

It’s been five years since the last PvD album, so it would be an understatement to say that this release is much anticipated. A combination of multiculturalism and live tracks, Evolution is set to be an example of Van Dyk’s recording on his own terms, as well as a show of love for meaningful music made with a global community. PvD believes that there’s been a shift in electronic music, which has allowed him to, “literally compos[e] songs live in front of audiences,” and go beyond international boundaries by collaborating with artists via the Web. Release Date: 20 Mar. Reason to go listen to it: Because how better to celebrate our interconnectedness than through dance music?

Local Beats

Songs in Full Bloom

Singing about flowers – more common than you think

Bed of Roses Bon Jovi (1992)

Build Me Up Buttercup

Flash B

Go’s Ramzi Ghurani sat down with hip-hop mixmaster and new Ammani resident, DJ Flash B

The Foundations (1968)

Go: When and how did you start your music career? Flash B: I started when I was 11 years old while playing around with my dad’s record collection, which was mostly the Bee Gees and some Boney M. But what I really loved was the Sugar Hill Gang (Rappers Delight) — that’s when I really fell in love with hip-hop. At first, I liked playing music for my friends whenever they came over, but my big break came when I was assigned to DJ at each special occasion my family celebrated — birthdays, weddings, you name it. I liked the attention (and didn’t mind the money as well!). Go: What’s your fave type of mix? FB: That’s got to be the cutting and scratching. That’s how hip-hop DJs should mix; it comes with the genre and territory. Go: Which artists inspire you? FB: No one in particular, but I loved the 80s and then 90s music took over my life. I definitely reflect that whenever I play music. Go: You recently made the move to Amman from Dubai. Can you

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describe the difference between each city’s music scenes? FB: Amman is not new to hiphop, but I think the problem is that only the “old school” guys appreciate what hip-hop really is, while the younger generation is being misled by pop artists who are pretending to be hip-hop heads. We just need to show them the difference. Dubai, on the other hand, has come a long the way since the early 90s thanks to local DJs like Rone Jaxx and DJ Solo, as well as performers like, The Recipe (www. therecipedxb.com). That city has got some talented up-and-coming DJs and it’s such a versatile place that each individual has the choice of where to go and what music they want to dance to. Go: Where do you want to perform in the future? FB: I just want to perform where there are good vibes and freespirited people. Go: Got any shout outs? FB: Shout outs to the JUICY nights, Funk Fridays, and Flow! In terms of music and parties, they’re each doing the right thing.

Kiss From A Rose Seal (1994)

Lotus Flower Radiohead (2011)

Desert Rose

Sting ft. Cheb Mami (1999)

Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer sold over 40 million albums worldwide and with their heavy influence from the classical scene, they practically carved out a new niche in symphonic rock. Despite that, however, Emerson Lake & Palmer also managed to keep their music mainstream, which meant that their rock ballads got regular radio play and stayed in the ears and minds of music lovers. This box set, set for release on 5 March, gives you everything from the “radio friendly” stuff to the symphonic rock. If you want diversity that time can’t touch, this collection is for you. gomagjordan.com | Mar. 2012 | 79

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

Words by: Brandon Barron

The Muppets Director: James Bobin Cast: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: PG Release Date: 20 Mar. Four decades ago an eccentric puppeteer named Jim Henson produced a television show that became a cornerstone of family entertainment. The Muppet Show has long since been off the air, but its most recent film iteration brings back the spirit of what Henson envisioned like no other has before. Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, the Swedish Chef, and (of course) Kermit the Frog join a slough of big name actors as they try to revive The Muppet Show back to its former glory. The disc(s) will include: “The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made” and commentaries with Jason Segel.

Senna Director: Asif Kapadia Cast: Reginaldo Leme, Richard Williams, John Bisagnano Genre: Documentary MPAA Rating: PG-13 Release Date: 6 Mar. Ayrton Senna da Silva is considered one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. His astounding career, devout faith, and tragic death during a race have helped to shape professional racing, as we know it today. Ironically, during his career, Senna contributed greatly to increasing safety procedures in the sport. In this biographical documentary, Asif Kapadia captures Senna’s life and legacy through interviews with family, friends, and some of the biggest names in Formula 1. The disc(s) will include: Interviews with F1 race commentators from the 1980s.

The Adventures of Tintin Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig Genre: Animation MPAA Rating: PG Release Date: 13 Mar. Belgium is home to waffles, chocolate, and lots of rain, but it’s also the birthplace of comic books. No character is more iconic in European comics than the adventurous reporter/detective/explorer Tintin. Those who haven’t read the series can think of him as a Belgian Indiana Jones. In this animated Spielberg film, Tintin, his friend Captain Haddock, and his everfaithful dog, Snowy, take on a perilous adventure to uncover the mystery of stolen pirate’s treasure. The disc(s) will include: An extensive “Making Of” feature, showcasing the advanced technology required in capturing actors’ subtle movements.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Director: David Fincher Cast: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara Genre: Thriller/Mystery MPAA Rating: R Release Date: 20 Mar. Forty years ago, a young girl named Harriet was supposedly murdered in a small Swedish town, though no body was ever discovered. Journalist Mikael (Craig) intends to find out who did it. He commissions the help of Lizbeth (Mara), an unorthodox, but thorough sleuth. But their discovery is much more than they bargained for. Readers may remember that a film adaptation of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was released in 2009 in Swedish. This is an English-language, Hollywood adaptation. The disc(s) will include: Commentary by famed director David Fincher.

Broken Flowers (2005) Director: Jim Jarmusch Cast: Bill Murray, Jessica Lange, Sharon Stone As the devoutly single Don Johnston is dumped by his latest girlfriend, he receives an anonymous pink letter informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him.

Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) Director: Yimou Zhang Cast: Yun-Fat Chow, Li Gong, Jay Chou During China’s Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

Magnolia (1999) Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Cast: Tom Cruise, William H. Macy, Julianne Moore An epic mosaic of several interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.

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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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Game of Thrones: Season One

South Park: The Complete 15th Season

Ghost Hunters Int.: Season 2

Studio: HBO Release Date: 6 Mar. Reason to go get it: A huge budget, great writers, and a star studded cast help blur the distinction between “fantasy” and “reality” for medieval fantasy fans.

Studio: Paramount Release Date: 27 Mar. Reason to go get it: Maybe your mom told you you couldn’t watch it. Maybe the topical wit and incessant sarcasm is compelling. Whatever the reasons, we just can’t seem to get enough South Park.

Studio: Big Vision Release Date: 13 Mar. Reason to go get it: If you take this show seriously, then get ready to be scared. If you don’t, then get ready to be scared by the fact that people take this show seriously!

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Danny Amir

You probably haven’t heard of Danny Amir as he’s the man behind the camera. Go’s Mike V. Derderian sat with the Director of Photography and Lighting Director to find out about his work

Go: You’ve been in Jordan for 12 years. When did you become a Director of Photography? Danny Amir: Before becoming a Director of Photography (DOP) I worked in the technical aspects of filmmaking, in sound and lighting. Between 2002 and 2006 I worked in an event management company. It helped me learn a lot about lighting. I then joined GreyScale Films where I was assigned to work as a DOP for Aramram.com.

he should be able to trust him and believe in his calls. A producer, director, and DOP form an important triangle in any film production! Go: Are there are filmmakers and producers in Jordan that you enjoy working with? DA: Abd Al Salam Al Akad, Mohammad Hoshki, and Abu Saleem, the one behind Rameem, the environmental documentary.

Go: How was your work experience with them? DA: I worked for over two years with Aramram as a cameraman and gaffer. I was already a technical manager at GreyScale. I shot about 80% of Aramram’s videos. That workload helped me become better at what I do and gain experience. It’s all about what you do with your experience. I know people who have been working as DOPs for years, but they still heavily rely on gaffers to create their light. I am now freelancing as a DOP. Committing to a company is rather hard especially when you want to work in the film industry, as a film shoot lasts as long as four to eight weeks and sometimes more.

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Go: As a DOP you have to be calm especially Danny Amir’s when dealing with directors and editors. Filmography as a What can you say about that and yourself? DOP & LD: DA: When I see a decision-maker on a - 319 (2011) production who lacks the technical know-how I - Street Jokes [TV series] get irritated. I’ve worked with a lot of directors (2011) in Jordan. Eventually, and after much reasoning, - Rameem (2010) some directors see eye-to-eye with the DOPs and - SMS (2008) lighting directors (LD) who often deserve more - The Door (2007) credit than they actually receive. I also don’t like - Mesh Sa7b Aflam (2006) it when an editor doesn’t take a shot I took for - Aramram.com (2006) a certain reason. This usually happens after the In addition to the video goes out so you can’t do much about it.

To watch Danny’s work on Aramram with GreyScale Films, visit www.greyscalefilms.com

Go: So a director must trust a DOP. DA: This is the most important aspect in filmmaking for me as a DOP. When a director hires a DOP

titles in Danny Amir’s Filmography, he has worked on countless videos and commercials for organizations like Al Hussein Cancer Center.

Go: Can you say your work is daunting? DA: In a way, especially when shooting an hour long interview that will eventually be condensed to 5 minutes. You just have to sit through it! The most difficult shoots, though, are the ones held at plain, white-walled offices and houses. It’s boring and doesn’t look good on camera. People think that interviews should be conducted from behind a desk. but that’s so wrong! When a background looks wrong for an interview, I try to convince the producer to shoot in another place or outdoors. Also, interviewees should be seated upright in armless chairs. It gives the interview a more natural and comfortable feel, and allows the interviewee more freedom to gesticulate and articulate. Go: You also call yourself a “jack of all trades.” DA: Yes, I manufacture lighting equipment and the woodworks of shooting studios and sound studios, in addition to video and audio cables. I also do carpentry for home offices and décor. Go: What part of your work do you enjoy most? DA: I enjoy setting up the lights for video reports. Thanks to my experience I’m now able to set up lights in a record time of 15-20 minutes — when you go through three shooting orders per day you become efficient. This is the result of my background as a gaffer, who I believe has the most important job in filmmaking. In addition to having technical know-how he has to have a mechanical mind to be able to solve the problems hindering a shoot. gomagjordan.com | Mar. 2012 | 81

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Sunday 08:00 - 11:00 Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson 14:00 - 16:00 Benzine with Sasha Rabadi Monday 08:00 - 11:00 Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson 14:00 - 16:00 Benzine with Sasha Rabadi Tuesday 08:00 - 11:00 Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson 14:00 - 16:00 Benzine with Sasha Rabadi Wednesday 08:00 - 11:00 Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson 14:00 - 16:00 Benzine with Sasha Rabadi Thursday 08:00 - 11:00 Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson 14:00 - 16:00 Benzine with Sasha Rabadi Friday 16:00 - 19:30 American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest 22:00 - 00:00 B Line with DJ Yaz Saturday 11:00 - 14:30 American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest (repeat)

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SUNDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 06:30 - 06:45, The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45 Yes/No Game 09:15 - 0930 The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00 Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Zein Hannoun 16:00 Hot 4 @ 4

MONDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 06:30 - 06:45, The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45 Yes/No Game 09:15 - 0930 The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00 Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Zein Hannoun 16:00 Hot 4 @ 4 TUESDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 06:30 - 06:45, The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45 Yes/No Game 09:15 - 0930 The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00 Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Zein Hannoun 16:00 Hot 4 @ 4 WEDNESDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 06:30 - 06:45, The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45 Yes/No Game 09:15 - 0930 The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00 Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Zein Hannoun 16:00 Hot 4 @ 4 THURSDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 06:30 - 06:45, The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45 Yes/No Game 09:15 - 0930 The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00 Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Zein Hannoun 16:00 Hot 4 @ 4 21:00 - 00:00 Nonstop Play with DJ Flava FRIDAY 19:00 - 21:00 Top 20 with Lee McGrath 21:00 - 00:00 Nonstop Play with DJ Flava

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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 Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 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 Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 02:00 The Juice with Kitchen Crowd

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 - 22:00 The Sound of London with Ayah Marar 22:00 - 00:00 The Juice with Kitchen Crowd 00:00 - 01:00 Corsten's Countdown with Ferry Corsten Saturday 19:00 - 22:00 Rock Out with Ibrahim

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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 Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 00:00 The Indie Show with Zein 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 Hasan & 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 Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 01:00 The Rock Out with Ibrahim

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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

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

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

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

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Sunday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Lee Moulsdale 10:00 - 11:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 11:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 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 Lee Moulsdale 10:00 - 11:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 11:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 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 Lee Moulsdale 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop Tuesday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Lee Moulsdale

10:00 - 11:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 11:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 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 Wednesday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Lee Moulsdale 10:00 - 11:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 11:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 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 Thursday 06:00 - 07:00 Non Stop 07:00 - 10:00 Lee Moulsdale 10:00 - 11:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine 11:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 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 Non Stop 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop

Hey DJ! Go chatted with 102.5 Beat FM’s Scott Phillips to discuss all things radio and music Go: How long have you been a radio DJ for? And how did you get into it? Scott Phillips: I’ve been on the radio since I was 17! I applied to work at a national speech radio station based in London and couldn’t believe my luck when they offered me the job. Since then I’ve worked for various radio stations across the UK including the world famous 95.8 Capital FM. I left the UK in 2005 and joined a radio station in Cairo before moving to Dubai, then Beirut, and finally, Amman, Jordan! Go: What is your opinion on the music scene here in Jordan? SP: Being on the radio has given me the chance to hear lots of local bands as I receive plenty examples of their work. I am always very impressed by the level of professionalism in the tracks I hear! Jordan has some very talented bands and musicians. Go: What kind of music do you mostly listen to during your downtime? SP: As much as I love the music I play on Beat FM, in my spare time I enjoy listening to chill-out music. There is nothing better than arriving home after a long day at the office and listening to a piece of music that can wind you down. But when I’m in a more upbeat mood, I like to play some loud rock!

Go: What do you think about the free downloading of music from applications like LimeWire, eMule, and BitTorrent? Name 5 tracks you’re currently SP: Quite honestly, everybody at some point in listening to their lives has downloaded something illegal, whether intentionally or by accident. It would 1. “Anyway” be great to think that we can have everything for by Cee-lo Green free in this world, but it’s simply not fair on the Go: What would you recommend to someone 2. “Read All About It” people who made the music, movies, or software who’s looking to get into the radio biz? by Professor Green in the first place. The good news is that music is SP: It’s all well and good to take a course in radio, 3. “Domino” definitely cheaper to buy as a download than on broadcast, and production, but without the hands by Jessie J CD, which is how we used to do things. on experience, it’s quite worthless. 4. “Called Out in the Approach your favorite radio station and offer Dark” Go: Which singer/band/DJ would you love to to do some free work in your spare time. It’s by Snow Patrol see perform live here in the Kingdom? important to see how real radio works and then 5. “Paradise” SP: My answer to this question is a very easy you can add this experience to whatever you may one. Coldplay. be learning elsewhere. by Coldplay

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Rockin’ Concerts

Tune into Mood 92 to get the chance to be that one lucky listener who gets to go to the Duran Duran concert in Dubai on 8 March. Or if you’re into electronic music, listen in to 102.5 Beat FM as they’ll be sending a winner to the David Guetta concert in Abu Dhabi on 2 March. (Prizes include two flights, accommodation, and concert tickets.)

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

1 March

J. Edgar

Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer Genre: Drama Rating: R Leonardo DiCaprio stars as J. Edgar Hoover, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for nearly 50 years. Hoover was feared, admired, reviled, and revered; a man who could distort the truth as easily as he upheld it. His methods were at once ruthless and heroic, with the admiration of the world his most coveted prize. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.

We Bought a Zoo

Director: Cameron Crowe Cast: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church Genre: Comedy Rating: PG Benjamin Mee (Damon) is a newspaper columnist who, as a single father, faces the challenges of raising his two young kids. Hoping that a fresh start and a new life will restore their family spirit, Mee quits his jobs and buys an old rural house on 18 acres outside the city that comes with a unique bonus feature: a zoo named the Rosemoor Animal Park.

Act Of Valor

Director: Mike McCoy, Scott Waugh Cast: Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez and Nestor Serrano Genre: Action Rating: R When a mission to recover a kidnapped CIA operative unexpectedly results in the discovery of an imminent, terrifying global threat, an elite team of highly trained Navy SEALs must immediately embark on a heart-stopping, secret operation, the outcome of which will determine fate of us all.

War Horse

Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson Genre: Drama Rating: PG-13 War Horse begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When

they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through World War I, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land.

8 March

Big Miracle

Director: Ken Kwapis Cast: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski Genre: Drama Rating: PG Local newsman Adam Carlson (Krasinski) can’t wait to escape the northern tip of Alaska for a bigger market. But just when the story of his career breaks, the world comes chasing it, too. With an oil tycoon, heads of state, and hungry journalists descending upon the frigid outpost, the one who worries Adam the most is Rachel Kramer (Barrymore). Not only is she an outspoken environmentalist, she’s also his ex-girlfriend.

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Director: Nima Nourizadeh Cast: Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper, Jonathan Daniel Brown Genre: Comedy Rating: R Three high school seniors attempt to make a name for themselves. Their idea is innocent enough: throw a party that no one will forget… but nothing could prepare them for this.

John Carter

Director: Andrew Stanton Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe Genre: Fantasy/Sci-fi Rating: PG-13 This is the tale of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Kitsch), who is transported to Mars where he becomes involved in an epic conflict between the planet’s inhabitants.

Rum Diary

Director: Bruce Robinson Cast: Johnny Depp, Giovanni Ribisi Genre: Comedy Rating: R Based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary tells the story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Depp). Tiring of the noise and madness of New York

and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Kemp travels to Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper, The San Juan Star.

15 March

The Lorax 3D

Director: Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda Cast: Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Danny DeVito Genre: Animation Rating: PG This animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for a real Truffula Tree, the one thing that’ll enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. But to get it he must find the Lorax, a sharp yet charming character who fights to protect his world.

Dream House

Director: Jim Sheridan Cast: Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz Genre: Thriller Rating: PG-13 Will Atenton (Craig) quit a high-profile job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and their two daughters to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was once the murder scene of a mother and her children.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Director: Stephen Daldry Cast: Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock Genre: Drama Rating: PG-13 Adapted from the bestseller by Jonathan Safran Foer, this story unfolds from inside the young mind of Oskar Schell, an inventive 11-year-old New Yorker whose discovery of a key in his deceased father’s belongings sets him off on a search across the city for the lock that it will open.

22 March

Mirror Mirror

Director: Tarsem Singh Cast: Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer Genre: Adventure Rating: PG A wicked enchantress (Roberts) schemes for control of a spirited orphan’s (Collins) throne and the attention of a

charming prince (Hammer). When Snow White’s beauty wins the heart of the prince, the Queen banishes her to the forest. Rescued by a band of diminutive highway robbers — the seven dwarves — Snow White grows into a strong young woman determined to take back her realm.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Director: Tomas Alfredson Cast: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy Genre: Drama Rating: R The time is 1973. The Cold War continues to damage international relations. Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), code-named the Circus, is striving to keep pace with other countries’ espionage efforts.

29 March

Wrath of Titans 3D

Director: Jonathan Liebesman Cast: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson Genre: Action/Fantasy Rating: PG-13 Perseus (Worthington), the demigod son of Zeus (Neeson) is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year-old son, Helius. Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity’s lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Director: John Madden Cast: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith Genre: Comedy Rating: PG-13 A group of British retirees decide to “outsource” their retirement to less expensive and exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and bolstered with visions of a life of leisure, they arrive to find the palace a shell of its former self. Though the new environment is less luxurious than imagined, they are forever transformed by their shared experiences.

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Classifieds

Puppies! Angie Pangie: A black and white, 4 month old French Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix that can jump really high and just loves being cradled and held! She’s had all of her shots, is well trained, and is looking for a warm loving home. 300 JOD covers her shots, food, and care. Mos Def: A white 4 month old French Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix, he’s very quiet and peaceful, and loves to cuddle. He loves to do twirls and spins when he’s just about to be fed. He was born deaf, but he’s already well-trained. For 150 JOD he’s all yours! If interested, please contact emadalaeddin@gmail.com

Custom made “Walking Piano” For Sale A gigantic interactive keyboard, played by the user’s feet, as seen in Tom Hanks’ 1988 movie, Big. Mint condition, barely used. 6,500 JOD. For more information please call, (079) 600 0661.

Billiard Table For Sale Outfitted with red Simonis cloth. Great condition. 3,000 JOD. For more information please call, (079) 600 0661.

J. Fritz Sohn, Wien Antique Piano For Sale Gorgeous small grand piano with ornate filigree rack, retractable candleholders, and engravings on the side. Good playable condition. Priced at 7,000 JOD. For more information on the instrument please call, (079) 600 0661.

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Blogger of the Month

DesertMom

Tweep

Age: 48

Nationality: American resident of Jordan for over 20 years Blog Name: Quotidian Life Blog URL: aquotidianlife.blogspot.com

of the Month Q&A by: Kinzi Jones

Go: How long have you been blogging and what got you into it? DesertMom: I’ve been blogging for six years, including breaks. I wanted to keep in touch with family and friends in the States and around the world, and I wanted to start a record of our everyday family life.

favorite recipes and I try to cook with local ingredients. For instance, I’ve posted some cake recipes, which use local olive oil. With the resurgence of recycling and crafting, I also enjoy sharing my projects and learning from other recyclers and crafters in the blogosphere too.

Go: How did you come up with the name, “A Quotidian Life”? DM: Quotidian means, “occurring everyday.” My blog is a collection of events, ideas, recipes, books read, music enjoyed, places visited, and the like, during the course of everyday family life in Jordan.

Go: Tell us more about these crafting projects. DM: My first recycled fibers project was a quilt made from denim jeans and shirts. I just began my third quilt, which will be made from a palette of 25 colors! My latest creative outlet is making clothes and accessories from felted wool (wool that’s washed in hot water until it shrinks), including re-fashioned sweaters, mittens, and cashmere scarves (tiny.cc/s64o3).

Ahead of the Game

Go: What are your favorite things to blog about? DM: My family, recipes, sites in Jordan, and the country’s wildflowers. My springtime joy is getting out to visit them. One spring, eight years ago, I had the privilege of taking a plant taxonomy class with an enthusiastic botanist while he was teaching at Jordan University. It led me to blog about Jordan’s wildflowers at floweringjordan.blogspot.com. I love to appreciate and promote the beauty of my adopted country. My blog revolves around home and hearth. I enjoy sharing my

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Quick Qs: Blogger or WordPress? Blogger. Copyright or copyleft? Copyright, only on my “Flowering Jordan” images. Mac or PC? PC, and you don’t want to know how old that is. Desktop or laptop? I think you can guess by now; I love my old desktop! iPhone or BlackBerry? A really ancient cell phone that I don’t use much. iPod or MP3? iPod, needs a new battery. Na’meh wella khishneh? Makes me think of ordering ground beef!

Go: What’s your advice for those just entering the blogosphere? DM: It depends on your reason for blogging. If your main goal is to write or keep a journal, then keep at it, even if no one notices or you have to set it aside for a time; full life/empty blog is often my problem. But, if you’re blogging to connect with others and be heard on issues, then you’ll have to be strategic about garnering a following.

@Shusmo

I joined Twitter back in April 2008, then changed my Twitter handle from @Palshusmo to @Shusmo. I started working at the Prime Ministry and was managing @PrimeMinistry. There I helped Tweep Ministers get verified and started a few hashtags, such as #Top50JO (www.aramram.com/ episode/595), #ReformJO, and #Mish3aib. And these are my top five tweets! Shusmo Sept. 11, 2010 Prime Minister of Jordan Page on Facebook is going viral http://www. facebook.com/PMOJO Shusmo Nov.11, 2010 What would you want to tell the new MPs? #JO share your thoughts using the hashtag #Reform JO Shusmo Jan. 11, 2011 Wow he invented the straw flute cause one of his students could not buy a flute #NewThinkTheater http://bit.ly/yzVhLz Shusmo Mar. 5, 2011 #ILoveJordan because it is up to you to be Jordanian, regardless of where your grandfather was born, and I’m a proud Jordanian Shusmo Mar. 11, 2011 Omar: Baba bahebek kteer kterr aktar min #Halo! OK now I know he loves me for real!

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

Dead Sea Ultra Marathon 2012

On 6 April, the Dead Sea Ultra Marathon returns! This year more than 7000 participants are expected to take part in this renowned event. The DSUM will see runners make their way from Amman to the Dead Sea to raise money and awareness for the Neurological Society. Runners can take part in the 50km “Ultra Marathon,” a 42km marathon, a 21km half marathon, or a 10km “Fun Run,” while kids are welcome to do a 4.2km “Junior Run.” For more, log on to deadseamarathon.com or call (06) 567 7660.

Be sure to pick up Go’s April issue, which will detail the Hashemite Kingdom’s less frequented side!

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