1. oUt
Sahra
Celebrations
Go’s Annisa Rochadiat scoped Gardens of BaBylon
out the capital for the best Located not far from Abdoun
post-Iftar spots to check out Circle, Blue Fig is a popular urban
for a night of Ramadan-style joint that has increasingly become
entertainment with friends more of a hangout for the artistic
and culturally-inclined crowd.
However, this Ramadan, this large
N o month brings out the
communal spirit in us more
than Ramadan does. Families and
venue is set to transform into the
beautiful and legendary Hanging
Gardens of Babylon. Sure to be
friends gather around the dining gorgeously decorated, this is
table for Iftars and pre-dawn meals, one spot that you won’t want to
enjoying each others company and overlook for Sahra. Plus, with an
sharing stories. Ramadan evenings extensive menu of imaginative
come to life with various post- Scan
fusion dishes that
Iftar events, known as “Sahra,” Here for will feature various
organized for people to get together WebSite traditional Ramadan
and unwind after a hard day’s work delights, beverages,
and fast. Fortunately, there’s always sweets, and argeeleh, ED TO KNO
a place to go in the city to celebrate your friends and you NE Sahra W
traditionally begins
the month’s festivities, and here are will be able to satisfy after Iftar has been
some noteworthy joints for you to What to Expect any late night cravings! enjoyed with the family,
check out for a great get-together Suhoor Tablieyeh, Blue Fig, Prince so expect these places
a combination of Hashem Bin Al Hussein to be buzzing later
and cool entertainment to help in the night, from
rejuvenate your energy and spirit for traditional light sharing St., Abdoun, (06) 592 approximately
bites offered all evening.
the day ahead. 8800, www.bluefig.com 9:30pm.
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2. Carneia ramadani
Seeking to chill out at a great
all-round nightspot with awesome
ambiance and a superb line
up of international meals and
entertainment? Carneia at Shaman
Gardens is the place to be! Carneia
Ramadani Festival 2011 promises
to be an impressive fun-filled
evening to enjoy whether you’re
with family, friends, or work
colleagues. Also any avid gamers What to Expect
- bingo nights
will get a chance to play the latest - board games
PlayStation 3 games on a large - a Guitar Hero
screen projector while sitting on competition
comfy beanbags. - Performances by
Shaman Gardens, Um Qsair St., local and regional
musicians
Abdoun, (06) 592 6037
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little moroCCo lounge delivers a relaxing and chilled-
One of the city’s trendiest summer out atmosphere coupled with an exciting
hangouts, Hooka Lounge is a beautiful entertainment line-up specifically set
outdoor spot with a scrumptious for each evening of the week. Whether
assortment of tapas and grills that or not you’re already a regular at this
will turn into Amman’s own Morocco joint, you’ll be sure to frequent this
especially for Ramadan. Fancy a game popular venue during Ramadan.
of Tawleh or Uno, or a good laugh while Hooka Lounge, Shepherd Hotel, Zaid Bin
enjoying the lovely evening summer Harethah St., 2nd Circle, Jabal Amman,
breeze? You’ll find that and more, as this (079) 985 5955
What to Expect
- free cover charge on
Sundays
- bingo night on
Mondays
- free virgin cocktails
on tuesdays for orders
above 10 JoD
- Live nights on
Wednesdays, where
you can enjoy stand-
up comedy and live
band performances
- raffle night on
thursdays
- friday Moroccan
Mayhem
- themed Quiz night
on Saturdays
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