go magazine, january 2012
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Issue No. 15, "The Fresh Start Issue" Amman, JordanTRANSCRIPT
Dining Out at Refreshing RestaurantsHave a Question & Need an Answer? TipnTag is Here
Freshening Up Your Look at Amman’s Must-See Stores
Combating Unhealthiness with The Fitness Clinic Kitchen
Win an iPad 2! Flip to p. 15 to find out how.
The latest in books,
movies, music, & video games
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This month we asked some of our contributors these quick questions:
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What does a “fresh start” mean to you for this New Year?If you were a fruit, which would you be and why?Where’s a place in Jordan that you think deserves a revisit this year?You have 2 JOD in your pocket, what would you buy with it?In 2012, which of our sections do you most want to align yourself with? MIke V. DerDerIaN
New Year’s is but a tag on what is simply another year with a fresh batch of days that I look forward to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner with my loved ones • Tomatoes! Because they’re delicious, and are always good to have around, like good company • Hashem’s in Al Balad where you can eat a plate of delicious hummous • Sweets for the Mrs. and my little daughter Amie • Go Out and Go Guide (cinema!)
WhITNeY McNaMara
No matter what has happened, entering the New Year with thanks and a smile • Tomatoes! I like them more than is normal. And yes, they are a fruit • Umm Qais • Coffee from Full Cup; they make my day! • Go Community
aNNIsa rOchaDIaT New places to see, a
new language to learn • Grapefruit; it’s fresh and jam-packed with nutrients • Can never get enough of Amman • A small bag of freshly fried falafel, hummous, and pickled jalapenos! • Go Healthy and Go Active #TeamLean
raYah al-Mashal Using the New
Year as a landmark to set goals, figure out a game plan, and re-ignite motivation • A banana, who doesn’t love em? • The Citadel; good memories, great view, and an escape from the world • A 0.5 JOD mochaccino from Royal Cup and a pack of cigs for a night-long life talk with a good friend • Go Explore and Go Out
saMer aksOY Starting from
zero and putting realistic goals • Pear, I like its shape and it tastes great • Nebo Restaurant • A Wazzup Dog hotdog • Actually I plan on doing a bit of everything, 2012 is the year of branching out!
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BraNDON BarrON Learning from last
year’s mistakes and relying more on God • A cactus fruit. They’re unappealing to most, so I might live a little longer • Wadi Dana’s nature reserve • One glass of limoon ma3 n3n3 and one cup of Turkish coffee • Go Explore
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Go features local spots in our listings pages at the end of each section.
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LISTINGSART GALLERIES4 Walls, Sheraton Amman Hotel, Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (06) 592 0902Alexander Art Gallery, Four Seasons Hotel, Al-Kindi St., Jabal Amman, (06) 551 2202Baladna Gallery, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (06) 5537598The Gallery, Jordan InterContinental Hotel, Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361Jacaranda Images, Omar Bin Al Khattah St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4050, www.jacarandaimages.comLove On A Bike, Mu’thaa Bin Jabal St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 4288, www.loveonabike.comAl-Mashreq Gallery, Shmeisani, (06) 5681303 Orfali Art Gallery, Kufa St., Um Uthaina, (06) 5526932, www.orfali.netZara Gallery, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, amman.grand.hyatt.com
CAFÉS Babiche, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 592 8613, www.babiche.joBooks@Café, Omar Ibn Il Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 0457, www.booksatcafe.com Bunzy Buns, off of Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 7172, www.bunzybuns.comCafé Des Artistes, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman (0) 79 657 5184Cilantro, Um Uthaina Vista, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 2626, www.cilantro-cafe.comChez Hilda, Ali Nasouh Al-Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 4808, www.chezhilda.comCaribou Coffee, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 1478, www.cariboucoffee.comCrumz, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0102, www.goodharvest.com.jo Cups & Kilos, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 4649345Flavours, Abdoun Mall, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun (06) 593 0100Ghraoui Chocolatier, Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (06) 592 0366, www.ghraouichocolate.comThe Grand Deli Café, Grand Hyatt Amman, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1234, amman.grand.hyatt.comJava U, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5726, www.java-u.comKhuttar Café, Irbid St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9099La Mirabelle, off of Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 565 6026, www.zalatimosweets.comLemon Shisha Bistro, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9371Paul, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2760, www.paul-international.comSegafredo Zanetti, off of Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6526, www.segafredo.itStarbucks Coffee, Prince Hashem St., Abdoun (06) 592 1005, www.starbucks.com Tche Tche Café, Abu Taweeleh Plaza, Mecca St., (06) 588 5837, www.tchetchecafe.com Wakeem’s, Al-Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 5008Wild Jordan, Othman bin Afan St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3542, www.wildjordancafe.com Zaatar w Zeit, Mecca St., (06) 552 9291, www.zaatarwzeit.net
CINEMASCinema City, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 551 8611, www.meccamall.jo
Cine Le Royal, Le Royal Hotel Amman, Zahran St., (06) 460 3022, www.leroyalamman.comGrand Cinemas, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 8808, www.grandcinemas.comGrand Cinemas, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 461 3260, www.grandcinemas.comPrime Cinemas, Al Baraka Mall, Sa'eed Al Mufti St., (06) 585 8500, www.prime.jo
MUSEUMSChildren’s Museum Jordan, Al Hussein Public Parks, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.joDarat Al-Funun (Shoman Foundation), Jabal Al Weibdeh, (06) 464 3252, www.daratalfunun.orgHaya Center, Ilya Abu Madhi St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 5195, www.princesshaya.netIslamic 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 1742Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition, Roman Theatre Complex, Jabal Al Ashrafiyeh, (06) 465 1742Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Hosni Fareez St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 0128, www.nationalgallery.org
NIGHTLIFEAmigo Pub, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3001, www.amigopub-jo.com Cantaloupe Gastro Pub, 10 Rainbow Street, 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 77 733 3333, www.cantaloupe.joChesters, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran Street, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000, www.leroyalamman.comCircle 3 Lounge, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 79 540 3540Cube, Shepherd Hotel, Said Bin Hareth St., Jabal Amman, (0) 79 985 5955, tiny.
cc/7pd2xDubliners, Comfort Hotel
Suites, Ali Nahuh Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 2848,
www.dublinersjordan.comFlow, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (0) 79 978 7777Hookah Lounge,
Shepherd Hotel, Said Bin Hareth St., Jabal
Amman, (0) 79 985 5955La Calle, 10 Rainbow Street,
1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 77 726 6928
Las Tapas, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 5061, www.bonitamman.comThe Library Lounge & Cigar Bar, Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607, www.thelibrary.marriott-amman.comThe Loft, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 4565998 The Lounge, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, www.amman.grand.hyatt.comMurphy’s House of Rock, Red Rose Hotel, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (0) 77 716 5008 Queen Vics, Ali Nahuh Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 4426The Square Bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www.fourseasons.com/ammanTime Out Sports Bar, Kempinski Hotel, Shmesani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski.com/ammanRovers Return, Abed Al Raheem Al Hajj
Mohammad, Sweifieh, (06) 581 4844, www.roversreturnjordan.comSaluté & Beer Garden, Abdul Qader Koshak St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www.jorest.comShaman Lounge & Garden, Deir Ghbar, (0) 77 722 7888Switch, Abdallah Bin Salama St., Jabal Amman, (0) 77 515 1515
RESTAURANTS32 North, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, amman.grand.hyatt.comBistro One, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 7890, www.bistroone-jo.comBlue 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 1513Bourj Al Hamam, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.comCanvas, Muntazah Circle, Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 2211Casereccio Restaurant, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 4773Casper & Gambini’s, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2600, www.casperandgambinis.comCentro Brasserie, Queen Nour St., 4th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1020Champions, Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607Cinco De Mayo, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.comLa Cucina Ristorante, Princess Alya Bint Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 3355Deir El Qamar, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4666, www.deirelqamarrestaurant.comDiwan Al Sultan Ibrahim, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina (06) 551 7383, oceanhotel.com.joFakhr El-Din, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal
Amman, (06) 464 1789, www.fakhreldin.comFire of Brazil, Mecca St., (06) 5516791, www.fireofbrazil.comFuddruckers, Mecca St., (06) 554 0015, www.fuddruckers.comGrappa, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www.jorest.com Haret Jdoudna, Talal St., Madaba, (05) 324 8650, www.haretjdoudna.comHouston’s, Abdul Hameed Shoman St., Shmeisani, (06) 562 0610, www.houstons-amman.com Indu, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.comKashmir & Al Argeeleh, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 9520, kashmir-argeelah.comLevant Restaurant, Al Mutanabbi St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 8948, www.levantjo.comThe Living Room, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5998, www.romero-jordan.comMaccheroni’s Restaurant, Off of Prince Hashim Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 6606La Maison Vert, Abed Al Hameed Bades, Shmeisani, (06) 568 5746Milano, Ilyah Abu Mahdi St., Shmeisani, (06) 5680670Ne:Bo, Mount Nebo, Madaba, (0) 77 771 2224Noodasia, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 6999Ren Chai, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 5777, www.renchai.comRomero, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4227, www.romero-jordan.com Tannoureen, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 5987, www.tannoureen.netTony Roma’s, Mecca St., (06) 556 0608, www.tonyromas.comTrader Vic’s, The Regency Palace Hotel, Queen Alia Street, Shmesani, (06) 560 7000, www.tradervics.comVinaigrette Salad & Sushi Bar, AlQasr Metropole Hotel, 3 Arroub St., Shmeisani, (06) 562 0528, www.atico-jo.com/Vinaigrette.htmWhispers, Abdul Rahman Alawi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1850Wox, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2921, www.wox-chinese.comYoshi, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, 06 464 0903, http://www.atico-jo.com/yoshi.htm
THEATERSAl Balad Theater, Yazeed Bin Abu Sufian St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 2005, www.al-balad.orgKing Hussein Cultural Center, Omar Matar St., Al-Muhajareen, (06) 473 9953Royal Cultural Center, Al-Malekah Alia St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 1026
TRANSPORTATIONAlpha International, (06) 581 3300Al Sawsanah, (05) 375 9559Hijazi, (02) 710 1760Jett, (06) 566 4146Rum, (06) 429 0667Taxi Al Mumayaz, (06) 579 9999Trust International, (06) 581 3422
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Go ExploreLittle PetraGot an idea for something you’d like to see featured in Go? Or got something to say about one of our past features? Then go ahead and send us an email at: [email protected]
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LeTTeR FRoM The Go TeAMFEELiNG FrESH!
SpeAkS Jan. 2012
T he infamous 2012 is finally here and despite what the doomsayers think, we’re
pretty sure it’s going to be one awesome year. We’ve got some great editions, additions, and changes lined up for the coming year, but to begin we’d like to start things off fresh.
The Go Team has put together a few spots that you, your friends, and your family can check out to enjoy refreshing outings, be it for a delish meal or for a fun shopping expedition. Go’s also bringing you insight into how you can keep healthy and fit this New Year with a look into The Fitness Clinic Kitchen with their diet specialists, as well as the awesome lead climbing course offered at Climbat Amman.
Getting a fresh take on old faves by rediscovering them is another way to begin anew so we’ve also looked into the ever-popular Souk Al Jum’a, as well as the ancient Qasr Al Hallabat. As for our test drive, with the Range Rover evoque, we’ve taken a spin on a classic for a road trip.
Go also got the chance to chat with those Ammanis that you should keep a lookout for in 2012, from Web entrepreneur, Khalid Kassim, to a rap duo out of east Amman, the Arab MCs. To add to the things to look forward to this year, we’ve also added a cultural page that will give you an in depth look each month at the city’s major film screenings, cultural events, and exhibitions.
We’re looking forward to our fresh start and hoping you are too! if 2012 really is the end, then what else can you do than live it to its max? happy new year Go-Getters!
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PreciouS Piece oF Junk of the MonthOne of the Go Team has a particular penchant for giant versions of everyday objects. This odd collection adds a quirky touch to otherwise boring stationery sets and, well, makes you feel a little like a giant...
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بلودWhat’s on this month
Headlines
“inshallah, bokra... Mumkin??”
January’sHot vs. not
Institut Français is holding a competition for an art installation to be incorporated on the east façade of their building on Sharia St., Jabal Weibdeh. This contest is open to all artists, urban artists, architects, and designers in Jordan! Those interested in taking part can head to www.ifjordan.com for all the details. The competition is open until 31 January.
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RepetitionStarting fresh can sometimes feel like just a repetition of what’s already been done. You may believe you’ve “been there and done that,” but the trick is to approach things in a new light and keep an open mind. If you really want to reinvent yourself or your work, you’ve got to revitalize your methods and push the envelope with your ideas.
clean Slate there’s something about starting anew with a clean slate that is just so refreshing and gratifying. forgetting previous problems, worries, and complications is easy when you can let go of the past and think clearly with nothing to weigh you down. Anything is possible with a tabula rasa!
FamilySpecial dinners are a time to gather with loved ones to catch up on each other’s lives and share great moments together. It brings families closer and makes us reflect on how lucky we are to be surrounded by the people that mean the world to us. the delicious meal only complements the sweetness of being among kindred spirits!
StartinG FreSH
FearOne thing that can prevent the progress of beginning anew is that notion of fear. Being afraid to fail or achieve the outcome that you intend for yourself can, unfortunately, put a block in your path. However, if you never try then you can never know your potential. And maybe all you really need is to embrace the change and start fresh!
Jo’preneurs is highlighting Jordan’s young and amazing entrepreneurs who are working hard to make a difference in the country. Watch their clips online!
Sign your kids up for J’Imagine’s awesome Winter Camp! Flip to p. 16 to read more about it.
Enjoy a casual Ladies Night at Café de Paris, Jabal Weibdeh each Wednesday night. Call (078) 654 4447 for details.
Get your friends together and head to Cantaloupe for dinner, their new menu is a must-try. Flip to p. 20 to read all about it.
Check out Dar Al Anda’s current exhibition “Maryam” by artist Mohammad Msier. Call (06) 462 9599 for details or visit www.daralanda.com.
New Year’s Day!Head to the Four Seasons Amman for a delish brunch. Call (06) 550 5555 for reservations.
If you’ve recovered from celebrating New Year’s, check out NeoDsqo @ Switch (51) for a night of dancing to great tunes! Call (077) 515 1515 for reservations.
Soak up some funky music with a night of amazing live jazz at Canvas each Tuesday. Call (06) 463 2211 for more.
Big fan of sushi? Swing by Oobé for their all-you-can-eat sushi brunch each Saturday! Call (079) 771 1177 for reservations.
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Make your way to Abdali and spend the day exploring Souk Al Jum’a for some guaranteed great finds and bargain deals! Flip to p. 28 to learn more.
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5th International Civil Engineering Conference @ Landmark Hotel. Visit www.jeaconf.org/JICEC5.
Catch the much-anticipated Hollywood take on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at Grand Cinemas tonight! Flip to p. 86 for more local cinema releases.
Get your hands on the new Final Fantasy XIII-2 out today! Flip to p. 74 for more new video game releases.
Get active today by signing up for a day trip with Bike Rush! Flip to p. 46 to learn all about it.
If you haven’t already explored Jordan’s eastern desert castles, take today to visit Qasr Al Hallabat. Flip to p. 58 to read more about it.
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Stop by Al Qasr Metropole Hotel to see Suzanne Saoub’s Facebook inspired art exhibition. Flip to p. 14 for details.
Got a Kindle? Then download the free book, The Burned Tower, today! Flip to p. 76 for more great reads this month.
One to add some good new music to your collection? Pick up a copy of the brand new Lana Del Rey album, Born 2 Die. Flip to p. 78 for more in music.
Banking Technology Summit @ Sheraton Hotel. Visit www.bankingtechnologysummit.com.
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Take in some art and history with the “Wasat Al Balad / Downtown” exhibition by Mohammed Al Shammarey at Jacaranda Images. Call (06) 464 4050 for details. Flip to p. 14 for more exhibits.
Head to Al Hussein Cultural Center in Ras Al Ain for a great night of live Arabic music! Call (06) 476 7221 for details and tickets.
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Expand your knowledge and check out the TEDxYouth@Amman event today! Visit www.ted.com/tedx/events/4469 for details.
Gong Xi Fa Cai Go-Getters!Today is the Chinese New Year, which means we’re welcoming in the Year of the Dragon!
If you want to order in for dinner, try Deeritna Express; they’re offering a free grilled sandwich with any combo meal after 8:00pm! Call (06) 583 1119 to place your order.
Check out Bifrost Oven, Rainbow St., for their fun poetry slam night! Call (06) 464 1312 to find out more.
Learn a great new sport by signing up for a Lead Climbing Course at Climbat Amman. Flip to p. 44 to read all about it.
Enjoy a Hungry Hour meal from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Ren Chai and benefit from their 30% discount on your total bill! Call (06) 462 5777 for reservations.
1st Country Conference @ Marriott Dead Sea. Call (05) 356 0400.
It’s halfway through the month, if you haven’t been following that resolution to be healthy then it’s time to start! Flip to p. 38 for professionals that can help you out.
Start the week off right and gather with good friends for a great cup of Italian coffee at the newly opened Caffe Strada. Flip to p. 18 for more fresh eateries.
Head to Café des Artistes with your buddies for a cozy evening indoors accompanied by art, great snacks, and good company. Call (06) 463 8239 for details.
SCAN HErE TO WATCH
Charter Flights To promote Jordan’s red sea as a touristic destination, ASEZA is taking the initiative to support charter flights from europe to aqaba. They aim to help open the tourist market, as well as place emphasis on increasing visitors’ length of stay by carrying out promotions with tour operators. so if you’re trying to get family or friends to come visit, try checking out flights to aqaba!
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What is it with nose picking in cars?! Dude, your windows aren’t tinted; we can see you!
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Go sat down with khalid kassim, the brains behind that awesome new Website, www.tipntag.com
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Khalid Kassim
Go: First off, what is TipnTag?khalid kassim: TipnTag is where your questions about Amman are answered by real locals in a social setting. you ask for anything you’re looking for and people in the community tell you where best to find it. you get the location and contact number of the tips you’re receiving. Plus, if you’re using our iPhone app you can get directions!
Go: how did the idea come about?kk: i was getting fed up by the fact that i couldn’t find things in Amman by searching online. i’d depend on the advice — or lack thereof — of friends or family and ended up annoying them and/or wasting a lot of time not finding what i wanted. So i said to myself, if i’m struggling to find specific things in Amman despite having lived here for years, others, whether
they’re new to the city or long time residents, must be struggling too!
Go: how does the system work?kk: you’re rewarded with points every time you ask a question and receive even more points when you answer. The more points you collect in “Dining & nightlife,” for example, the more your rank in that field improves — this allows people who read your advice to know if you’re a credible advisor. We’re also toying with the idea of giving rewards to people that have collected a certain number of points.
Go: What’s a cool question/answer that led to a great new discovery.kk: “Where can i find halloween costumes?” was a popular question last halloween and through it came the discovery of Kenz inside the Al hussein Society for the
Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged. They sell costumes for kids at good prices and if you they can even custom make one for you! i tried it myself and it was great. it’s moments like that where TipnTag was meant to save the day!
Go: Tell us about your competition.kk: We’re giving an iPhone 4S to the most helpful person on TipnTag. To win, all you have to do is interact; the more points you end up with the more likely you are to win!
Go: What additions can people expect in 2012?kk: We’re going to integrate FourSquare since Google places doesn’t have every spot in Amman. plus, we’ll be introducing a TipnTag app on Facebook, which should bring about an interesting element to the discussion.
Le royaL spa treat yourself to an Aromatherapy Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub or an Anti Stress Body Mud Wrap at Le Royal’s spa (3rd Circle, Jabal Amman). the former includes a luxurious body scrub, while the latter consists of a full 55-minute body wrap ending with a relaxing massage. for more, call (06) 460 3000.
eco cLeaners Eco Cleaners (Batoul Center, Al Massarah St., Abdoun) is the first environmentally friendly dry cleaners in Jordan. Using Miele Professional, they guarantee a non-toxic 100% biodegradable cleaning process. Call (079) 884 7336 or visit www.facebook.com/ecocleanersjo for details.
add me.. tag me.. Like me..Suzanne Saoub’s art exhibition, “Add me.. tag me.. Like me..” is running at the Al Qasr Metropole Hotel (Al oroub St., Shmeisani) until 13 January. Check it out to see Suzanne’s way of demonstrating the different qualities of the real and unreal personalities of people, using social networking site, facebook.
iL pizzaioLoIf you’re in the mood for great pizza, check out Il Pizzaiolo, #8 Al Azharan St., Um Al Summaq. opened by Ismail hijjawi, after mastering the art of la cucina Italiano, this spot serves up some of Amman’s best pizzas. Call (06) 581 9008 or (079) 585 6339 for delivery! Visit ilpizzaiolo.net for more.
maryamCheck out “Maryam,” an exhibition by Mohammad Msier at Dar Al-Anda Gallery (Dhirar Bin Al-azwar St., Jabal Weibdeh). Combining bold colors and dark shading techniques this exhibit captures beautiful scenes from Baghdad to Amman. for details, call (06) 462 9599 or visit www.daralanda.com.
oLa’s gardenola Mubaslat has added some great new pieces to her collection including necklaces, leather works, purses, scarves, bracelets, blouses, and earrings. If you’re looking to freshen up your wardrobe swing by #38 Khirfan St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman. Call (079) 539 0136 or visit www.facebook.com/ola.garden.
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Dance for an iPad 2Go Win!
We’ll post the videos on to our Facebook page and voting will be left up to you guys!At the end of the competition, the video with the most “likes” on Facebook wins, and that Go-Getting Dancer gets an iPad 2!So show us what you’ve got and get dancing!
- To take part in the competition, you must live in Jordan.- No age restrictions apply.- Management reserves the right to disqualify a video if there is suspicion of cheating (such as creating fake Facebook
accounts to gain more votes).- We will only post suitable videos. Inappropriate videos will not qualify and will be disregarded.
To wrap up the end of the year and usher in 2012, we’re holding a competition where you have the chance to win an iPad 2.
how you ask? be a Dancing Go-Getter!
Watch this hilariously awesome video courtesy of The Black Keys at www.gomagjordan.com
Choose 1 minute from the song, and record your own version of the video. (Think outside of the box, let loose, and consider even getting your friends, family, or pets involved!)
Send in your video to [email protected], along with your name, age, and what you call your dance.
First Second Third DEADLINE to submit your Dancing Go-Getter video: 31 January 2012DEADLINE for voting on Facebook: 15 February 2012WINNEr ANNOUNCEMENT: 16 February 2012
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Whether you need some slick electro beats to pump up your workday or to get you amped for a great night out, check out Kitchen Crowd’s mixes on soundcloud.com/kitchencrowd. Local mix master hasan hijjawi is the brain behind these sets, releasing fresh mixes for all to listen to (free of charge!) on a regular basis.
If you can’t get enough, “like” Kitchen Crowd on facebook as well, and keep up-to-date with his daily activity.
loVeS
B@C In ABdoun’S CARRoT CAKeWhen it comes to good food — be it savories or sweets — Go’s always ready to celebrate it
Kitchen crowd’S mixeS
Unconventionally shaped, tall and cylindrical, and topped with white tangy frosting and
grated spiced carrots, the carrot cake in B@C in Abdoun is not only delish, but gorgeous to look at too. The cake is moist, packed with flavor with just the right amount of sweetness, and goes beautifully with a hot cup of tea.
A very generous portion, this sweet treat can easily be shared between two dining companions. The carrot-cake fan at Go, however, won’t share this scrumptious dessert since it’s one of the best ones she’s ever had the pleasure of tasting! So if you’ve got a sweet tooth that need satiating, find a spot at Books@Café’s very cute little sister venue, grab a book, and indulge.
if you’ve got young children and are looking for a new and interesting place to bring them to, then checking out J’Imagine is a must. Plus, right now, this wonderfully, whimsical sanctuary is holding a “Winter Camp” for kids between the ages of three and six. Sign your tots up for 80 JODs a week until 31 January and give them the chance to have some fun with art, drama, science, story time, and more.
Adults can hang out at J’Imagine’s cozy café (equipped with free WiFi), while their little ones get creative with this play space’s well-trained staff. Once you see how cute and welcoming J’Imagine is, you’ll be wishing you could signup for the camp yourself!Princess Basma St., Abdoun, (06) 592 7883, www.j-imagine.com
Every once in a while we treat ourselves to tasty coffee or
tea creations from local brand Cups &
Kilos. The best part of ordering from them is that we do it via
Twitter!
It’s much quicker and direct to place an
order using only 140 characters than talking
on the phone! Plus, the likelihood of a
misunderstood order is very slim when it’s
sent in written format. So next time you’re in the mood for a latte, cappuccino, or chai, log on to Twitter and send your order to @cupsandkilos.
These are just a few of our favorite things this month...
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Cups & Kilos
Omar Bin Ikrimah St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3036
here at Go, we live on a constant stream of caffeine to make sure that we deliver
the best possible magazine to you on time every month
THIS BrILLIANT NEW SPOT FOr KIDS AND PArENTS IS ALWAYS INNOvATING
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Twordering: To place an order for goods or services via Twitter!.
NEED TO KNOWif you love
your cakes, but suffer from gluten-
intolerance or celiac disease, B@C in Abdoun
also serves up delish gluten-free
cupcakes!
J’Imagine’s Winter camp
Sign your kids up for J’Im
agine’s aw
esome W
inter Camp!
Flip to p. 16 to read more
about it.
Enjoy a casual Ladies Night at Café de Paris, Jabal W
eibdeh each Wednesday
night. Call (078) 654 4447 for details.
Get your friends
together and head to Cantaloupe for dinner, their new
menu is a m
ust-try. Flip to p. 20 to read all about it.
Check out Dar Al
Anda’s current exhibition “M
aryam” by
artist Moham
mad M
sier. Call (06) 462 9599 for details or visit w
ww
.daralanda.com.
New
Year’s Day!
Head to the Four Seasons
Amm
an for a delish brunch. Call (06) 550 5555 for reservations.
If you’ve recovered from
celebrating New
Year’s, check out N
eoDsqo @
Sw
itch (51) for a night of dancing to great tunes! Call (077) 515 1515 for reservations.
Soak up some funky
music w
ith a night of am
azing live jazz at Canvas each Tuesday. Call (06) 463 2211 for m
ore.
Big fan of sushi? Sw
ing by Oobé for
their all-you-can-eat sushi brunch each Saturday! Call (079) 771 1177 for reservations.
* 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.
To Go Do in January
Make your w
ay to Abdali and spend the day exploring Souk Al Jum
’a for some
guaranteed great finds and bargain deals! Flip to p. 28 to learn m
ore.
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2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
10 11
12 13
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15 16
17 18
19 20
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26 27
28 5th International Civil Engineering Conference @
Landmark Hotel. Visit w
ww
.jeaconf.org/JICEC5.
Catch the much-anticipated
Hollywood take on The
Girl with the D
ragon Tattoo at Grand Cinem
as tonight! Flip to p. 86 for m
ore local cinem
a releases.
Get your hands
on the new Final
Fantasy XIII-2 out today! Flip to p. 74 for m
ore new
video game releases.
Get active today by signing up for a day trip w
ith Bike Rush! Flip to p. 46 to learn all about it.
If you haven’t already explored Jordan’s eastern desert castles, take today to visit Q
asr Al Hallabat. Flip to p. 58 to read m
ore about it.
Sun M
on Tues
Wed
Thurs Fri
Sat
29 30
31 Stop by Al Qasr
Metropole Hotel
to see Suzanne Saoub’s Facebook inspired art exhibition. Flip to p. 14 for details.
Got a Kindle? Then
download the free
book, The Burned Tower,
today! Flip to p. 76 for more
great reads this month.
One to add som
e good new
music to your
collection? Pick up a copy of the brand new
Lana Del
Rey album, Born 2 D
ie. Flip to p. 78 for m
ore in music.
Banking Technology Summ
it @ Sheraton Hotel. Visit w
ww
.bankingtechnologysumm
it.com.
*
Take in some art
and history with
the “Wasat Al Balad /
Dow
ntown” exhibition by
Moham
med Al Sham
marey
at Jacaranda Images. Call
(06) 464 4050 for details. Flip to p. 14 for m
ore exhibits.
Head to Al Hussein
Cultural Center in Ras Al Ain for a great night of live Arabic m
usic! Call (06) 476 7221 for details and tickets.
Brou
ght to
you
By:
Expand your knowledge
and check out the TED
xYouth@Am
man event
today! Visit ww
w.ted.com
/tedx/events/4469 for details.
Gong Xi Fa Cai G
o-Getters!
Today is the Chinese New
Year, w
hich means w
e’re w
elcoming in the Year of
the Dragon!
If you want to order
in for dinner, try D
eeritna Express; they’re offering a free grilled sandw
ich with any com
bo m
eal after 8:00pm! Call
(06) 583 1119 to place your order.
Check out Bifrost Oven,
Rainbow St., for their fun
poetry slam night! Call (06)
464 1312 to find out more.
Learn a great new
sport by signing up for a Lead Clim
bing Course at Clim
bat Amm
an. Flip to p. 44 to read all about it.
Enjoy a Hungry Hour meal
from 4:00pm
to 7:00pm at
Ren Chai and benefit from
their 30% discount on
your total bill! Call (06) 462 5777 for reservations.
1st Country Conference @ M
arriott Dead Sea. Call (05) 356 0400.
It’s halfway through
the month, if you
haven’t been following that
resolution to be healthy then it’s tim
e to start! Flip to p. 38 for professionals that can help you out.
Start the week off
right and gather w
ith good friends for a great cup of Italian coffee at the new
ly opened Caffe Strada. Flip to p. 18 for m
ore fresh eateries.
Head to Café des
Artistes with your
buddies for a cozy evening indoors accom
panied by art, great snacks, and good com
pany. Call (06) 463 8239 for details.
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Fresh spots in amman 18
nutrimusic center 22cantaloupe 20
Go cultural 24
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FreshGo checked out what’s fresh in town from new spots to old favorites in new locations and places that offer fresh healthy grub
With every New Year comes promises made to oneself.
Perhaps it’s a mission to adopt healthier eating habits or maybe it’s to venture out and try out new places that are not in your usual social routine. Whatever your goal is for the coming year, make sure to consider these top spots…
Salad House
When looking for something fresh, crisp, and healthy to eat, it’s tough to beat a salad.
But fear not, a salad doesn’t have to be boring. Au contraire, the salad bar at Salad House has a whopping 50 ingredients to choose from so go ahead and pile up your plate with crunchy veggies, fun toppings, and tangy dressings for a tailored-made meal. If you’re still hungry after tackling the salad bar, then take your pick from a choice of sandwiches, pastas, or pizzas. Silwad St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9399, www.facebook.com/SaladHouse Perfect for: a vegetarian diet
If you feel tired, lazy, and sluggish, one of the easiest
ways to get a boost of energy is to increase your fruit intake for much needed antioxidants and vitamins. to do that, step into Fruit Salad and sample their plethora of fresh fruit smoothies or fruit salads. the endless fruit combos and fun toppings ensure that you’ll never get bored of trying to eat healthier — think bananas, kiwis, berries, avocados, pineapples, and so much more. Yum! Al Buhtun St., 2nd Circle, Jabal Amman, (079) 920 2040 Perfect for: a superfood diet
Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh
Off the Bat
NEED TO KNOW If you’re
following a strict vegetarian
diet then be sure to check this spot out
for the diverse veggie friendly menu for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner!
Fruit Salad
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Maroo Korean restaurant
Caffè Strada
Tucked away in the neighborhood of Deir Ghbar is a hidden gem called Maroo Korean Restaurant Owned and operated
by a Korean family, enjoy truly authentic dishes, traditionally prepared and presented. Think succulent beef BBQ, luscious noodles, warming soups, and of course the obligatory side dishes with spicy kimchi, plus loads more. Since everything is made from scratch at this awesome eaterie make sure to call up and reserve well in advance.
Moh’d Amin Khlafat St., Deir Ghbar, (06) 592 5546
Love Italy, but don’t have the time or
finances for a visit? Not to worry, the fresh new Caffè Strada is bringing a piece of Italy right to the heart of Amman. Located just off of rainbow St. and opening very soon, Caffè Strada has gone through painstaking details, including imported bricks and an iron storefront, to make the place authentically Italian. taking their coffee very seriously,
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if you’re in the mood to indulge in some grilled meat, give freshly opened Kalamazoo Grill & Restaurant a try. each of their 6 oz. burgers are made from a mixture of rib eye, top side, and fillet creating a flavorful, juicy, and tender patty. if you’re not in the mood for red meat however, not to worry, they have a great selection of grilled chicken sandwiches to tantalize your taste buds. alternatively, if you’d prefer to ditch the bread all together and sink your teeth into more protein, then go for their grilled beef or lamb cuts served up with a choice of sauces and sides. Khair Al Din Al Ma’ani St., Dabouq, (06) 553 1353 PerfecT fOr: a low-carb, high protein diet
One of amman’s most beloved bookstores
and coffee shops has moved to a fresh new location. Just around the corner from where they used to be, The Good Book Shop still has the same great laid back vibe with a fantastic selection of books that you can enjoy while sipping on hot drinks prepared by their baristas and nibbling on their hearty snacks. indulge in their naughty caramel Latte or chocolate Mint Latte for a decadent pick-me-up. Their outdoor seating area, dubbed the Afterwords Garden, must not be missed during the warmer months, plus they have free Wifi for their customers, making this a perfect spot to get some work done.
The Good Book Shop
Haleem Abu Rahmeh St., Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3939, www.facebook.com/TheGoodBookShop
KaLaMazOO GriLL &
reSTauranT
the café will be serving up one of the best Italian artisanal coffees around, Attibassi, boasting an ideal blend that makes the perfect espresso. If you need a little more than coffee, enjoy one of their authentic panini sandwiches, delicious salads, or european desserts made with imported Italian ingredients. Let Caffé Strada help you sit back and enjoy La Dolce Vita.
15 Mohammad Rashid Ridha, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 0017, www.cstrada.comPerfect for: a Mediterranean diet
PerfecT fOr: a sugar rush diet
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Cantaloupe’s Best SellersJust a few of people’s fave dishes served up at this awesome eatery…- Spinach Dipper- asparagus Parmigiano- indian chicken Skewers- Thai Beef Salad- Mediterranean crab
Salad- Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Cantaloupe Gastro Pub may be an old fave among Amman’s residents, but the new additions to its menu give foodies another excuse to experience this eatery in a fresh new light
New Additions
Amman’s favorite gastro-pub, Cantaloupe, has been an
integral part of the local social scene for many years now and regulars flock to this place because they’ve grown accustomed to its delish food, attentive service, great vibe, and spectacular views. to keep things fresh and exciting, their in-house culinary master, chef Ihab, has included new additions to their already impressive menu.
for an appetizing vegetarian option, the orzo pasta with roasted vegetables and pine nuts is a healthy, hearty, and very tasty choice. the chef has also added two veal dishes to the menu. the Veal Milanese — a pan-fried veal steak coated with Japanese panko breadcrumbs — is served with a fresh arugula, basil, and cherry tomato salad. or you can opt for the classic Veal Schnitzel accompanied
by grilled mushrooms, french fries, and asparagus in a butter sauce.
for the carnivores, cantaloupe’s tomahawk steak is not to be missed. this lavish portion of a bone-in rib eye steak is juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection (according to each diner’s preference). the whopping 500g piece of meat comes with three sauces and a basket of crispy fries, so make sure that you’re hungry if you order this!
to end your meal on a sweet note, chef Ihab has included the popular dessert crème Brûlée, and — in true cantaloupe fashion — the portion is generous, so ask for at least two spoons for sharing should you want to indulge in this.
Whether you’re a regular at Cantaloupe or not, work up an appetite, reserve a table, and give these new dishes a try for a fresh new spin on an old favorite.
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Cantaloupe opens at noon, so why not give head there for lunch, for either business or pleasure, to enjoy the views during the day?
Rainbow St. 1st Circle, Jabal Amman(077) 773 3333www.cantaloupe.jo
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
abou el abed al hakawati “The food was really fantastic! I just hope it remains that way always! Everything we had from mezzes to main dishes to desserts had a twist to it and tasted really fresh and delish.” Advisor Laurence
sufra restaurant
oobé
“WEnT TO SufrA WITh A bunch Of frIEnds A bIT OvEr A WEEk AgO And IT WAs jusT grEAT! ThE mEnu cOnsIsTEd Of Jordanian traditional Food rAThEr ThAn
“I came here with my hubby craving burgers. We ended up ordering sushi, steak, and a burger. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented, and we were impressed with the ambiance and
Advisor rakanKhirfan
Kalamazoo Grill “What’s better than Champions League football and juicy, home style burgers? That’s exactly what you get at Kalamazoo. I ordered the Robin Island Chicken Burger whereas my friend ordered the Krischt Burger. I really enjoyed every bite of my sandwich.” Advisor fNf
the lettuce & the Fish
“It’s not fine-dining but the quality of the food is more important — very fresh sushi and kani salad, plus delicious grilled vegetable sandwich. It’s probably my favorite sushi place in town right now!” Advisor Miso
azkadenya
the ivy
“Almost everything I tried here was very, very good. I like the idea of food with a twist! Their sweet & sour eggplant was excellent. It was the first time I try such a dish and I highly recommend it!”
“A really cool place to hang out at; everything I’ve had so far has been delicious. The Ivy Burger is fabulous, so is the Mushroom Provencal, and the bread served at the start is toasty nice! Great ambience, loved the décor and the cozy feel it exudes.”
Advisor Advisor Leen
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Visit www.MealAdvisors.com for more advice, menus, telephone numbers, special offers, maps, and news on Amman’s restaurants and cafés.
ThE rEgIOnAL TrAdITIOnAL dIshEs mOsT Of ThE OThEr pLAcEs sErvE.”
the decor. Thumbs up for the place!”
In light of “The fresh start Issue,” Go asked MealAdvisors.com to give us some advice about the new places that recently started fresh. here is
some advice from Amman’s foodies
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If you’re out of fresh ideas on things to do with your children
then the NutriMusic Center may be just what you’re looking for. founders Jumana Bader (a childcare specialist) and Dana Bardakji (a nutritionist), run this facility that offers up a range of classes and activities for newborns, toddlers, and children, plus pre and early teens, moms and moms-to-be.
Kindermusik, one of the many classes available at NutriMusic, is an educational system to encourage development through music and movement in young children, toddlers, and even infants. the theory goes that music education facilitates language, comprehension, reasoning, motor, social, and emotional skills, as well as creativity and a lifelong love of music. Not only will you bond with your child during the class with singing, musical instruments, and dancing, there are also tools
to My Ears
Go checked out the kid-friendly, educational NutriMusic Center
Many of these wonderful items are made from wood and have fantasticly simple retro designs to them. Think wooden construction cubes, rocking horses, wooden trains, card games, wooden tea sets, and kitchen play sets. So next time you want to pick up something new for the playroom or need to purchase a birthday gift, head to J’imagine and pick up something from their selection.
Studies have shown that having your baby listen to classical music can make their brains more structured for creative thinking and problem solving. So next time you want to sooth your tot, consider putting on some of these geniuses:- Mozart- Schubert- Bach- Brahms
Simple DElIGhTs
Amman’s newest creative play space for children, J’imagine, also has a terrific assortment of toys, games, puzzles and magnetic books to keep the little ones entertained
provided to bring the Kindermusik experience to your home.
Another great class on offer is children’s yoga for kids aged four to 14-years-old. children who practice yoga can benefit from improved flexibility, strength, and coordination. Yoga also helps kids learn relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and promotes positivity. And for parents who want to instill in their children a healthy lifestyle from a young age, Fit Teens is worth looking into. this course is a combination of fitness and nutrition teachings. Aside from the kids, there are also plenty of options for soon-to-be and new moms like prenatal and postnatal yoga, Lamaze courses, childbirth education, and family nutrition.
NutriMusic has also offers photography courses, cupcake decorating, and family photography services, so get in touch and help your kids learn great skills in 2012.
Brain BoosterMusic
Villa #13, ramadi St., um uthaina(06) 551 9290www.nutrimusic.net
NEED TO KNOWFollow @
NutriMusicAmman on Twitter for useful tips on
nutrition, parenting, and
babies!
Princess Basma St., abdoun, (06) 592 7883, www.j-imagine.com
Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh
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January’s Culture Shockmany complain that we don’t have much happening in Amman especially
when it comes to film screenings. Well, they’re wrong! Go’s mike V. derderian gives us the lowdown on the screening and exhibitions going on this month
3 January Abdul HAmeed SHomAn FoundAtion:*Part of its monthly Cinema Club activities this foundation organizes film screenings hosted by film critic Adnan Madanat. Al Kulliyah Al Elmiyah Al Eslamiyah St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3627, www.shoman.org *Screenings here start at 6:30pm.
A SepArAtion (2011) Asghar Farhadi/123
min/persian with Arabic subtitles
a married couple face a difficult decision:
improve the life of their child by moving to
another country or stay in iran to look after a parent
with alzheimer.
7 January mAkAn: Winter Films at Makan Journalist and film critic Yazan Ashqar, who is based in Amman and writes for the Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar, will be hosting film screenings at Makan. the film screenings that will be presented under “form, Perception & Beauty: A Selection from experimental cinema,” that start at 6:00 pm will include the following films that will reflect the techniques, artistry, and philosophy used in making them.Nadeem Al Mallah St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 1969, www.makanhouse.net
meSheS oF the AFternoon (1943)
maya Deren & Alexander hammid/14 min/black &
white/USAThe film establishes an atmosphere saturated
in paranoia and distrust; lovers turn into killers with the presence of a mysterious hooded
figure.
lApiS (1966)James Whitney/10 min/
color/USAcircles oscillate in and
out in an array of colors; the patterns become hypnotic and trance
inducing.
the DAnte QUArtet (1987)
Stan Brakhage/6 min/color/silent/ USA
This hand-painted work, six years in the making
demonstrates the earthly conditions of Hell,
Purgatory, and Heaven.
17 JanuaryJACArAnDA imAGeS: Mohammad al Shammarey expresses his love of amman’s Balad in his upcoming exhibition “Wasat al Balad/Downtown” at Jacaranda.
The idea of “Wasat al Balad/Downtown” was conceived in Texas where al Shammarey tried to rebuild his memories and document his fond memories in visual form. it will continue through to 17 february, 2012. Omar Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4050, www.jacarandaimages.com
ABDUl hAmeeD ShomAn FoUnDAtion:hoW i enDeD thiS SUmmer (2010)Aleksey popogrebskiy/ 130 min/russian with Arabic subtitles Two men, Sergei and Pavel (Grigoriy Dobrygin), work at a meteorological station on an arctic island. While Sergei is on a fishing trip, Pavel is told that Sergei’s family has been in an accident.
Go cinema with mike V. derderian
Dr. StrAnGelove or: hoW i leArneD to Stop WorryinG AnD
love the BomB (1964)Director: stanley Kubrick
Cast: Peter sellers, George C. scott, sterling hayden
Duration: 95 min. Color: Black & WhiteGenre: Political satire
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is Kubrick at his best as a satirist.
Whereas the 1987 Full Metal Jacket condemned the process with which
American soldiers are manufactured, in this dark comedy starring Peter sellers
Kubrick condemns the hysteria and paranoia that power hungry politicians
and their war dogs wield.Mixed war signals and communiqués between Americans and Russians turn
the world upside down for people in power in both countries. Back in
America mad politicians and madder military men are trying to determine if starting a nuclear war with Russia is the
best plan of action. The fine line between madness and logic — thanks to characters like Dr.
strangelove that border on psychosis — is so blurred that you begin to
realize that this is probably how all commanders in war rooms act before a
nuclear crisis. You have to watch it to believe the
insanity of this movie that perfectly captures Cold War paranoia that in a
way mirrors the world of today and all the madness that comes with it!
If you can’t catch the Shoman screening of Dr. Strangelove, swing by the Royal
Film Commission (#5 Omar Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman) and get it from their vast film library!
Call (06) 464 2266 or visit www.rfc.jo.
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the heArt oF the WorlD (2000)
Guy maddin/6 min/ black & white/CanadaTwo brothers, mortician nikolai and actor Osip, both love the scientist,
anna, who discovers that the world is in danger. in order to save it, she must
choose between the brothers.
the GenerAl retUrnS From one plACe to
Another (2006)michael robinson/11
min/color/USAincorporating a nihilistic monologue from a play by frank O’Hara, the film tries to draw an uneasy balance between the
romantic and the horrid through the beautiful.
BlACk AnD White tryppS nUmBer
three (2007)Ben russell/12 min/
color/USAThe third part in a series dealing with naturally-
derived psychedelia, shot during a performance by Lightning Bolt, this film
documents an audience’s transformation.
A toUCh (2008)Barbara meter/13 min/
color/netherlands, United kingdom
a collage of landscapes, weather and shadows
that deals with time and memory.
FAlSe AGinG (2008)lewis klahr/15 min/
color/USAin this 15-minute stop-
motion collage, animated figures from magazine clips, stamps, and other
things come alive to portray a surreal and
haunting journey of time lost.
A letter to UnCle Boonmee (2009)
Apichatpong Weerasethakul/17 min/
thailand, Germany, United kingdom
On the site of the1965 battle in nabua, Thailand,
three soldiers are digging, unclear whether
they are exhuming or burying something.
10 January Abdul HAmeed SHomAn FoundAtion:
25 JanuaryAbdul HAmeed SHomAn FoundAtion:
the DiSCreet ChArm oF the BoUrGeoiSie (1972)luis Buñuel/102 min/French with Arabic subtitles This Buñuel film offers a surreal, plotless series of dreams centered around six middle-class people and their consistently interrupted attempts to have a meal together.
Dr. StrAnGelove or: hoW i leArneD to Stop WorryinG AnD love the BomB (1964)Stanley kubrick/95 min/english with Arabic subtitles an unhinged united States air force general orders a first strike nuclear attack on the Soviet union. Kubrick’s satire follows the President of the united States, his advisors and the officers as they try to recall the bombers to prevent a nuclear apocalypse.
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listinGsArGeelehBelmondo Café, Mecca St., (06) 553 3021Berto Café, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 9552Bianca Café, Ahmad Fawazi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5234Jafra Café, Prince Mohammed St., Downtown, (06) 462 2551, www.jafra-group.comkashmir & Al Argeeleh, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 9520, kashmir-argeelah.comkhuttar 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.commijana restaurant & Café, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 462 0744tche tche Café, Abu Taweeleh Plaza, Mecca St., (06) 588 5837, www.tchetchecafe.comZoka Café, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6777
CAfés Babiche, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 592 8613, www.babiche.joBooks@Café, Omar Ibn Il Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 0457, www.booksatcafe.com Café Des Artistes, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman (0) 79 657 5184Caribou Coffee, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 1478, www.cariboucoffee.com Cilantro Café, Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5009, www.cilantro-cafe.comCioconut lounge, Al Sha’ab Street, Dabouq, (06) 541 2484 Chez hilda, Ali Nasouh Al-Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 4808, www.chezhilda.comCosta Café, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 9694 Crumz, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0102, www.goodharvest.com.jo Cups & kilos, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 4649345the Deli Café, Intercontinental Amman Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com Flavours, Abdoun Mall, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun (06) 593 0100Ghraoui Chocolatier, Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (06) 592 0366, www.ghraouichocolate.comGloria Jeans Coffees, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 592 5715, www.gloriajeans.com the Grand Deli Café, Grand Hyatt Amman, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1234, amman.grand.hyatt.comJava U, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5726, www.java-u.comla mirabelle, off of Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 565 6026, www.zalatimosweets.commokador Castellari, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4533, www.mokador-jo.com paul, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2760, www.paul-international.comSecond Cup, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 556 0691, www.secondcup.com Segafredo Zanetti, off of Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6526, www.segafredo.itSofa lounge, Zain Abdoun Complex, Al Umaween St., Abdoun, (06) 593 0160 Starbucks Coffee, Prince Hashem St., Abdoun (06) 592 1005, www.starbucks.com
turtle Green tea Bar, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4813 Wild Jordan, Othman bin Afan St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3542, www.wildjordancafe.com
CinemAsCinema City, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 551 8611, www.meccamall.joCine le royal, Le Royal Hotel Amman, Zahran St., (06) 460 3022, www.leroyalamman.comGrand Cinemas, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 8808, www.grandcinemas.comGrand Cinemas, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 461 3260, www.grandcinemas.comprime Cinemas, Al Baraka Mall, Sa'eed Al Mufti St., (06) 585 8500, www.prime.jorainbow theatre, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 798 228 830
museumsChildren’s museum Jordan, Al Hussein Public Parks, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.joDarat Al-Funun (Shoman foundation), Jabal Al Weibdeh, (06) 464 3252, www.daratalfunun.orgislamic 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 1742Jordan national Gallery of Fine Arts, Hosni Fareez St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 0128, www.nationalgallery.orgroyal Automobile museum, Al Hussein Public Parks, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1392, www.royalautomuseum.jo
niGhtlife51 (Switch), Abdallah Bin Salama St., Jabal Amman, (0) 77 515 1515 Amigo pub, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3001, www.amigopub-jo.com
Beerkeller, Le Royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, (06) 460 3000, www.
leroyalamman.com Cantaloupe Gastro Pub,
10 Rainbow Street, 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 77 773 3333, www.cantaloupe.joChesters, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran Street,
3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000,
www.leroyalamman.comCircle 3 lounge, 3rd Circle,
Jabal Amman, (0) 79 540 3540Cube, Shepherd Hotel, Said Bin
Hareth St., Jabal Amman, (0) 79 985 5955Dubliners, Comfort Hotel Suites, Ali Nahuh Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 2848, www.dublinersjordan.comFlow, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (0) 79 978 7777la Calle, 10 Rainbow Street, 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 77 726 6928las tapas, Qiss Bin Sa'edah St., 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 5061, www.bonitamman.comthe library lounge & Cigar Bar, Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607, www.thelibrary.marriott-amman.comthe lounge, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, www.amman.grand.hyatt.commurphy’s house of rock, Red Rose Hotel, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (0)77 716 5008Queen vics, Ali Nahuh Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 4426Square Bar, Four Seasons, 5th Circle, Jabal
Amman, (06) 550 5555, www.fourseasons.comtime out Sports Bar, Kempinski Hotel, Shmesani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski.com/ammanrovers return, Abed Al Raheem Al Hajj Mohammad, Sweifieh, (06) 581 4844, www.roversreturnjordan.comSaluté & Beer Garden, Abdul Qader Koshak St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www.jorest.comShaman, Deir Ghbar, (0) 77 722 7888
restAurAnts282 Steak and lounge, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www.starwoodhotels.com32 north, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, amman.grand.hyatt.comApplebee’s, Mecca St., (06) 554 0016, www.applebees.com Asia, Four Seasons Amman, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www.fourseasons.comBenihana, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www.starwoodhotels.comBistro one, off of Abu Baker Al Seddeek, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 7890, www.bistroone-jo.comBlue 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 1513Bourj Al hamam, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.comBunzy Buns, off of Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 7172, www.bunzybuns.com Canvas, Muntazah Circle, Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 2211Casereccio restaurant, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 4773Casper & Gambini’s, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2600, www.casperandgambinis.comCentro Brasserie, Queen Nour St., 4th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1020Champions, Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607Chili’s, mecca St., (06) 554 5540, www.chilis.comChina town, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www.starwoodhotels.comCinco De mayo, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.comla Cucina ristorante, Princess Alya Bint
Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 3355Deir el Qamar, Sa’ed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4666, www.deirelqamarrestaurant.comDiwan Al Sultan ibrahim, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina (06) 551 7383, oceanhotel.com.joDiwan Shahraya, Le Royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, (06) 460 3000, www.leroyalamman.comenzo, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www.starwoodhotels.com evoo, Sheraton Al Nabil Hotel & Towers, Al Urdon St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 593 4111Fakhr el-Din, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1789, www.fakhreldin.comFuddruckers, Mecca St., (06) 554 0015, www.fuddruckers.comGrappa, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1458, www.jorest.com haret Jdoudna, Talal St., Madaba, (05) 324 8650, www.haretjdoudna.coml’incontro, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, www.grand.hyatt.comindochine, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, www.grand.hyatt.comindu, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.comlenôtre, Salwa Bashouty St., Abdoun. (06) 593 9113, www.letnotre.fr levant restaurant, Al Mutanabbi St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 8948, www.levantjo.comthe living room, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5998, www.romero-jordan.comla maison vert, Abed Al Hameed Bades, Shmeisani, (06) 568 5746Al mukhtar, Le Meridien Amman, Queen Noor St., Shmesani, (06) 569 6511. www.starwoodhotels.comne:Bo, Mount Nebo, Madaba, (0) 77 771 2224noodasia, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 6999ren Chai, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 5777, www.renchai.comromero, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4227, www.romero-jordan.com tannoureen, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 5987, www.tannoureen.nettony roma’s, Mecca St., (06) 556 0608, www.tonyromas.comtrader vic’s, The Regency Palace Hotel, Queen Alia Street, Shmesani, (06) 560 7000, www.tradervics.comtrattoria, AlQasr Metropole Hotel, Arroub St., Shmeisani, (06) 562 0528 Whispers, Abdul Rahman Alawi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1850Wox, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2921, www.wox-chinese.comyoshi, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, 06 464 0903, http://www.atico-jo.com/yoshi.htm Zaatar w Zeit, Mecca St., (06) 552 9291, www.zaatarwzeit.net
theAtersAl Balad theater, Yazeed Bin Abu Sufian St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 2005, www.al-balad.orgking hussein Cultural Center, Omar Matar St., Al-Muhajareen, (06) 473 9953royal Cultural Center, Al-Malekah Alia St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 1026
trAnsportAtionAlpha international, (06) 581 3300hijazi, (02) 710 1760taxi Al mumayaz, (06) 579 9999
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NEED TO KNOWAdjoined to Kalamazoo in
Dabouq is a sister outlet called Dough.
This is the perfect place for those with a penchant for desserts and pastries.
Plus, they’ve got an array of coffee
drinks too!
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january is the perfect time to adopt a new look, so Go’s Brandon Barron checked out Abdali’s friday market for some original ideas and bargain deals
Amman is bursting at the seams with malls, each one a cocoon of controlled temperature,
attentive store employees, and myriad dining options. But there are times that the instinct of the hunt kicks in for the shopper, the hunt for outrageous, rock-bottom deals. Without a doubt, there is no better a place for such finds than Souk Jum’a (literally, “friday Market”).
each weekend (from thursday night though to late on friday), the old Abdali bus station is transformed into a sprawling bazaar of used clothing shipped in bulk from the United States and europe. If you’re one who is wary of buying pre-worn clothing, a visit to Souk Jum’a will quickly change your mind. Sure, it’s dirty, obnoxious, and confusing, but just about any brand of clothing can be found, including American and european brands that haven’t yet reached Jordanian malls, like Hollister, Old Navy, C&A, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Haggling is quite commonplace, but it’s almost unnecessary with prices like 3 JoD for a pair of Levi’s 501s, 2 JoD for an H&M blouse, and 1 JoD for an Old Navy hoodie.
the market is no “hidden gem,” though. the souk is frequented by thousand of Ammanites from all walks of life, so the best time to go is early. regardless of when you go, though, you’re guaranteed to have a unique experience that Amman’s malls just can’t offer.
Souk AL jum’A
Amman’s oldest restaurant, located
downtown, has been making great mezzes for over half a century. The cost of hummus, foul, falafel, and mint tea is
about the same as a tip in most restaurants.
Think of them as car-sized busses.
Serveeses are a cheap, fun way to get through the main arteries of the city, but you have to find out
their locations and routes by word of mouth.
Classy boutiques featuring Jordanian craftsmanship
and NGO stores make shopping good for more
than just the shopper. Pick up something at the Wild Jordan store in Jabal Amman to help maintain
the Kingdom’s natural beauty, or swing by Silsal Ceramics support Jordan’s
art community.
Keepin’ it reAl in AmmAn
1. eat at Hashem
2. ride a Servees
3. Support Jordan’s
infrastructure
Images by: claire collins
street Feature
NEED TO KNOW if you want
to sleep in on Fridays, you can find comparable
deals at the shops near the Balad’s Italian Hospital any day of the
week.
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One of the best things about the New Year is starting fresh. of
course, you’re going to need a few — let’s say — tools, to do so. And since Amman has sprouted some new and very cool stores, you’re just a few shops away from being fully equipped.
from funky gadgets, beautiful accessories, and green inspirations, to creative twists on scarves and aromas that take you out of this world, it can all get a little overwhelming. But don’t worry, We’re here to help make it easy by pointing out exactly where you need to go...
Buying into 2012Go’s rayah al-mashal scoped out some of Amman’s juiciest stores for
you shopaholics out there to get your shop on at this new year
If funky gadgets and hilarious knick-knacks
are your thing, then Gizmoz is one place you have to check out. This novelty store is sure to keep you lingering for hours, their creative designs capturing the geek inside of you. not only that, for you bikers out there, Gizmoz is the place to find those wacky biker accessories, or even custom make a mini bike! from hip headphones and knuckle-ring mugs to electric skateboards and funny board games, Gizmoz is definitely one different shop.
Who knew candle design could be so intricate? in glass, nickel, tin, ceramic, or copper containers, and boasting soft flowery or spicy wood fragrances, they weren’t joking when they said candles can be intoxicating. These candles are as fun to
look at, as they are to smell. Made with natural soy and botanical wax, as well as essential oils, Wick’s candles burn slow so you can enjoy their ambience for a long time to come. check out a range of their products at B@C in Abdoun and enjoy their funny names, tantalizing aromas, and funky designs! www.facebook.com/wickemporium, twitter.com/wickemporiummy favorite piece: Their hilariously titled collection, “a Scent of Scandal.”
Gizmoz
Al Batool Center, Ahmad Al Arousy St, Abdoun, (079) 686 1247, gizmoz.yolasite.commy favorite piece: The Blood Bath Shower curtain!
WiCk CAnDle emporiUm
Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh
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nothing says fresh quite like newly cut
flowers or a luscious green plant. at Shams Garden, you can find a great assortment of flowers and plants presented in your choice of handmade ceramic pots, glassware, or baskets. aside from what they offer in their boutique, they also have floral delivery services so you can arrange to have fresh flowers delivered to you on a regular basis. Or opt for their landscaping services to create a green space tailored to your taste. and finally, should you be hosting an event or a wedding, Shams Garden can work with you every step of the way to make sure you get just the right floral arrangements. Fawizi Kawiqji St., Abdoun, 5933457, www.shamsgarden.commy favorite piece: a glass encased centerpiece.
What better way to pay homage to your heritage, while still being relevant and fashionable? ZeeDee is made up
of Zein Saket and Dima Shaka’a, who have put a new twist to an old friend, the reliable scarf. Incorporating lyrics from Arab musicians, dangling arabesque pendants reminiscent of old Jerusalem, and popping color into your otherwise winter-hued wardrobe, ZeeDee’s creations truly top off an outfit. this metal and cloth combo also makes the perfect gift!Look for their Facebook page “ZeeDee,” or email [email protected] favorite piece: their bright yellow printed scarf!
This elegantly designed modern jewelry haven — opened by
Ghadeer taher and Joumana Jallad — has brought designer pieces of jewelry from all over the world right here to our lovely Amman. from funky bracelets to beautiful chic necklaces, these one-of-a-kind pieces make the perfect addition to that special outfit. Whether you’re looking for that simple accessory or a lifetime piece, get lost in the world of Stone. Farah Center, 14 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 7454my favorite piece: A elegant heart-shaped crystal bracelet.
Stone
zeedee’s scarVes shamsGarden
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What’s a fresher start than a newborn? If you
need to prepare your new arrival’s special
room, Go checked out the best spots in town
to find all the gear
With a new addition to the family comes new shopping requirements from furniture
to strollers, car seats, bottles, décor, clothes, and much, much more. It can seem like an overwhelming list of things you need, but if you arm yourself with a check list, recruit some family and friends to help, and head to these places, you’ll create that cute cozy space in no time. And don’t forget to have fun with it too!
CoCoBelle There’s nothing more important than keeping your newborn
healthy and safe. Cocobelle has an assortment of kits and gadgets to help you do just that. Baby bath cradles, pacifier thermometers, medicator pacifiers, nursery
medical kits, snuggle soft cushions to secure babies into
their car seats, and fresh food feeders shaped like pacifiers. in
addition to all this, they also have a fantastic range of developmental toys for kids of all ages from brands such as HABA, Melissa & Doug, Sassy, Tiny Love, Tatiri, and Bruder.
Abdeen Home & Baby Being the official agent for baby brand Graco,
Abdeen Home & Baby carries many impressive products. Graco’s travel systems include pieces that can double up as either strollers or car seats for increased practicality and flexibility, which is always welcomed by moms. What’s more, their travel cots feature an all-in-one, easy to use system boasting a bassinet, changing table, and play yard — topped with vibration and music options. they also have swings and soothers that include audio and vibration modes to calm even the fussiest of babies. Yacob Mumar St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 6940, www.gracobaby.com
If you need to add the final décor touches to your baby’s room, head down to Hana’s Kids Furniture. think chandeliers, lamps, frames, wall décors, storage bins, and stuffed animals with plenty of different motifs. If you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, fear not as they also offer decorating services to help you through creating the perfect space for your bundle of joy. Saleh Al Smadi St., 7th Circle, (079) 727 0353, www.hanaskids.com
New Life
Mazaya Gallery Boasting an extensive range of furniture, strollers, car seats, and accessories such as monitors,
bottle sterilizers, and pacifiers, this baby-goods emporium is perfect for soon-to-be moms. And don’t miss out on the cutest hat and mitten sets available in a variety of colors and designs too! Mazaya Gallery carries notable baby brands such as Micuna, Avent, Bugaboo, and plenty others guaranteeing only the best for your precious little one. Sharif Nasser bin Jamil St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 553 4585, www.mazayagallery.com
134 Queen Rania Al Abdullah St., (06) 516 7637, www.facebook.com/cocobellejo
Hana’s Kids Furniture
NEED TO KNOWyou can even
open up your baby registry at Cocobelle
to make sure that your friends and family gift you with all the stuff that you and your baby will really
need!
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January Shopping newS
C heck out their collection, which includes a revamped look of
their popular “I Survived Mansaf” design, their funky and colorful “Do it the Urduni Way” design, and their hilarious take on Angry Birds, plus many more of your Jo Bedu faves. These quality sweaters are only available during the winter and cost 25 JOD, so pick one up quick before it’s too late!
Hip Hoodies
SHop
Stop Watch
Sport & Style
NEED TO KNOW The new
Tiguan is the only SUV in its class that is
available in three lines: “Sport & Style,” “Trend
& Fun,” and “Track & Style” (a model designed for off-road activities)!
Shop til You Drop
Volkswagen Jordan, represented by Nuqul
Automotive, announces the arrival of the new Tiguan SUV, which offers top equipment lines that deliver superior dynamic performance, and more stylistic precision. A car suitable for both families and individuals, it also comes equipped with a number of innovative on-board systems like the DCC adaptive chassis control, Dynamic Light Assist, Fatigue Detection, Park Assist, Park Pilot with visual display, Rear Assist, and XDS electronic differential lock.
Keep warm and snuggly this winter with Jo Bedu’s awesome new hoodies
To see the collection for yourself, visit www.Jo-Bedu.com or find their store at Al Baouniyyeh St., Jabal Weibdeh. Call (06) 461 8144 for more information.
Nixon’s Ceramic Collection is connecting
world-class design to everyday lives
Customers who seek an outstanding shopping experience, high quality products, and superior service with highly competitive prices will be delighted with what Spinneys has to offer. This venue promises to be a shopping haven for more than 1 million customers annually. Plus, as it has dedicated a section to serve “meals to go” and a fresh salad bar making working life easier and more practical, Spinneys accommodates the modern lifestyle. Swing by TAJ Lifestyle, Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun to shop your heart out at Spinneys today!
Spinneys, the premier retail chain in the Middle east, has officially opened its first branch in Jordan’s TAJ Lifestyle
To see the car yourself, or to give it a test drive, head to the Volkswagen showroom on Saleh Al Smadi St., Al Sahel or call (06) 580 3922.
Boasting striking custom built, Swiss Made, ceramic
watches, Nixon’s new collection is a must-
own for the adventurer with discerning taste. Including the Ceramic
51-30, the Ceramic 42-20, and the Ceramic Player, this collection has an automatic mechanical movement, sweeping seconds, 25 jewels,
and a sapphire crystal. These beautifully crafted
timepieces would compliment any look and
lifestyle. To check them out for yourself, swing by Time
Center (Princess Taghrid Moh’d St., Sweifieh) or call (06) 581 7575 for more
information.
The smartphone is offered free with a 12- or 24-month contract to Zain Smart Unlimited. With other plans, the price ranges from 15 JOD to 180 JOD. Plus, Zain is offering 12 or 24 monthly installments on any purchase of a mobile phone, laptop, or tablet. Visit www.zain.jo for more.
Western Union and MasterCard are simplifying the transfer of money for consumers by making their electronic payment networks interoperable. Those using Western Union for money transfer services will be able to arrange for a money transfer to go directly to an eligible MasterCard. Senders will be able to pay for money transfers using a card or account backed by the MasterCard brand and move funds through a participating Western Union branch.
The HTC ChaCha phone, aimed at Facebook users,
is now available from Zain Jordan!
E-Payments Made Easy
Do the ChaCha
ScaN hErE FOr WEbSiTE
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Listingsapparel962 Jordan, Al Salalem Building, Prince Mohammed St., 3rd Circle, (06) 464 7134, www.962jordan.comaBC Dept. Stores, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 582 5191adidas originals, Al Wakalat St., (06) 581 6034, www.adidas.comaizone, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 37 24, www.ashti.comavanti, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3305, www.impac.com.joBCBg/MaXaZria, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 4620312, www.bcbg.comBhs, Cozmo Center, Al Sahel Ave., 7th Circle, (06) 551 0240, www.bhs.com Biba Boutique, Kurdi Complex, Fawzi Al Mughrabi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0405Boss, Al Khair Building, Sharif Naser bin Jamil St., (06) 569 2595, www.boss.comCanali, Zara Center, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3304, www.canali.com Champions Sportswear, Abdoun Circle, (06) 592 1065 Cortefiel, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 588 5835, www.cortefiel.comermenegildo Zegna, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3305 www.zegna.com etam, Wakalat St., Sweifieh (06) 582 8696, www.etam.comgap, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 5408, www.gap.comJo Bedu, Baouniyyeh St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 461 8144, www.jo-bedu.comKaren Millen, Fountain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3952, www.karenmillen.comFiordelli, Le Royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, (06) 460 3000, www.fiordelli.comForever 21, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 553 7231, www.forever21.com Kenny, #18 Astra Building, Islamic College St., (06) 461 0100, www.kennyboutique.comLavin, Al Khair Building, Sharif Naser bin Jamil St., (06) 566 2444, www.lavin.comLevis, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 2641, www.levis.comMango, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 1349, www.mango.comMassimo Dutti, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 8227, www.massimodutti.comMaxmara, Building No. 30, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 0601, www.maxmara.com Monsoon, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 0526, www.monsoon.co.ukpromod, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2783, www.promod.comreebok, City Mal, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 9178, www.reebok.comScruples, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 3490Sposebella, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 3538Stradivarius, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3386, www.stradivarius.comunited Colors of Benetton, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 551 7053, www.benetton.comVia Condotti, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0022Vibes, Nakhwa Center, Zein Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 593 0149Zara, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2776, www.zara.comZay, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 8818
applianCes & eleCtroniCsaeg, Mecca St., (06) 552 7640, www.aeg.com, www.al-kattan.comBang & olufsen, Thaqafa St., Shmesani, (06) 562 7317, www.bangolufsen.comBlinx, Avenue Mall, Sweifieh, (06) 585 2543, www.blinx.joBose, Fountain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 9404, www.bose.comCanon, Princess Bassma St., Wadi Abdoun, (06) 520 0920, www.canon-me.come-Mart electronics, Sameh Mall, Madina Al Munawarah St., (06) 550 5500golden Mobile, King Abdullah II Ibn Hussein St., (06) 586 3369, www.goldenmobile.com.jo isystems, Foutain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj-
Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 9504Lg, Mecca St., (06) 556 0626, www.lg.comMabco, King Abdullah II St., (06) 580 5580, www.mabco.com.joMulti Vision, Madina Al Munawarah St., (06) 554 2902panasonic, Mecca St., (06) 582 6042, www.panasonic.compC Zone, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 556 1766, www.pczonejo.comphilips, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 420 1915, www.philips.comSamsung, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 9545, www.samsung.comSiemens, Mecca St., (06) 582 3466, www.siemens.comSmart Buy, Al Sahel Avenue, 7th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 580 9999 Sony, Abdula Hamid Sharaf St., Shmesani, (06) 567 8944, www.sony.com Tele Link, Abu Al-Suod Building, Abdel Hameed Sharaf St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7744, www.telelink.com.jo universal Kitchen, Building No. 250, Mecca St., (06) 553 0200, www.uniersal-kitchen.com
art Galleries4 walls, Sheraton Amman Hotel, Zahran St., Jabal Amman, (06) 592 0902Broadway gallery, Salah Toukan St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 0280, www.broadway-gallery.comDar al-adna, Dhirar Bin Al-Azwar St., Jabal Al Weibdah, (06) 462 9599, www.daralanda.comForesight art gallery, Ibn Al Roumi Street, Um Uthaina. (06) 556 0080, www.foresightartgallery.comJacaranda images, Omar Bin Al Khattah St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4050, www.jacarandaimages.comKarim gallery, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 461 7585, www.karimgallery.com Love on a Bike, Mu’thaa Bin Jabal St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 4288, www.loveonabike.comnabad art gallery, Uthman Bin Affan St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5084, www. nabadartgallery.comorient gallery, Issam Ajlouni St., Shmesani, (06) 568 1303, www.orientgallery.netorfali art gallery, Kufa St., Um Uthaina, (06) 5526932, www.orfali.netThe Studio, Prince Mohammed St., Bldg. 89, Downtown, (06) 464 6367,www.thestudio-jo.comZara gallery, Grand Hyatt Amman, 3rd Circle, (06) 465 1433, www.zaragallery.org
Books, movies, & musiCThe good Book Shop, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3939Jordan Book Center, Queen Rania Al Abdallah St., Al-Jubeiha, (06) 515 1882, www.jordanbookcenter.comphiladelphia Book gallery, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (06) 551 5861, www.pbgjordan.comprime Bookstore, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 1204prime Megastore, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 556 0313, www.primemegastore.comreaders, Cozmo Center, Al Sahel Ave., 7th Circle, (06) 582 8488Virgin Megastore, City Mall, Al Madinah Al-Tybieh St., (06) 5502787, www.virginmegastore.me
eDiBlesBateel, Kurdi Center, Abdoun, (06) 593 4431, www.bateel.aeJeff De Bruges, Cairo St., Abdoun, (06) 590 3346, www.jeff-de-bruges.comJelly Belly, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 6531, www.jellybelly.compatchi, Sweifieh, (06) 586 4907, www.patchi.comSugar Daddy’s, Kurdi Center, Abdoun, (06) 593 3032
Tender Loving Corn, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 7667Turkish Delight, Yacoub St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 6980Zalatimo, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 6806
Florists & plant shopsalissar Flowers, Mazen Seedo Al Kurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 531 0556, www.alissarflowers.comgolzar Flowers, 7th Circle, (06) 585 5932Bloomz of heaven, King Abdullah II St., (06) 553 1001Lily, Zain Abdoun Commercial Complex, Abdoun, (06) 5923620orchids, Um Uthaina, (06) 551 9881
Furniture & home aCCessoriesarmani Casa, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 569 3031, www.armani.comCo + Co, Mecca St., (06) 553 0648Badr adduja, Abu Tamman St., 2nd Circle, (06) 465 0470, www.badr-adduja.com.jo Bashiti hardware, T’la Al Ali, (06) 535 0009, www.bashitistores.comCasa Bella, Kurdi Compound, Abdoun, (06) 592 4351elite Furniture, Mecca St., (06) 586 5557, www.elite.johome and garden, Queen Zain Il Sharaf St.,
Abdoun, (06) 593 4858, www.homeandgardenjordan.com
home and home,Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06)
586 2622, www.homeandhome.com.johome Center, Mecca Mall, (06) 554 1711, www.homecentre.net
in-Design, Mecca St., (06) 586 3475,
www.indesign-jo.comistikbal, Mecca St., (06)
552 8327, www.istikbal.jo The Linen Closet, Hassan
Barkawi St., North Abdoun, (06) 593 4504The one, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra, (06) 462 0305, www.theone.comrattan house, Ghosheh St, (06) 402 0789, www.rattan-house.comrocca, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Waha Circle, T’la Al Ali, (06) 569 0016, www.kayyali-rocca.comZara home, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2779, www.zara.com Zone Furniture, King Abdullah II St., (06) 535 9173, www.zonefurniture.co.uk
hanDBaGs & shoes aennis eunis, Sa’ad Shammout St., Abdoun, www.aenniseunis.comaigner, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 552 4868, www.aigner.comaldo, Hamra St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3972, www.aldo.comBally, Fountain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 2350, www.bally.comChic Boutique, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti
St., Sweifieh, (06) 300 5000Clarks, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 5054, www.clarks.comgeox, City Mall, King Abudllah II St., (06) 582 1727, www.geox.comgivenchy, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 2077, www.givenchy.comKipling, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 4338Longcamp, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 8998nine west, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 1466, www.ninewest.comScholl, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (0) 79 533 5000, www.scholl.com Via uno, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 5191
Jewelry & watChesabu-Shakra, Al Bayer Building, 8th Circle, Al Bayader Wadi Il Seer, (06) 581 7173, www.abushakra.comBulgari, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 0319 imseeh Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 1120, www.imseehjewelry.comJabasini Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 585 9486, www.jabasini-jewellery.com Karnig, 6th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 541 1423, www.karnigcompanyltd.rolexdealers.comKayali Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 5726, www.kayalijewelry.comKurdi Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 0101Mouawad Jewelry, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 556 3891, www.mouawad.comover the rainbow, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3248, www.otrainbow.comShiraz Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 8951, www.shirazjewels.comSwatch, Sweifieh, (06) 585 6678, www.swatch.comTime Center, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 2216, www.timecenter.jo
kiDshamleys, Al-Hjaz Building, Mecca St. (06) 551 5020, www.hamleys.comMothercare, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 6934, www.mothercare.comTot Care, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 556 0724, www.mytotcare.com
mallsal Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 580 8888, www.albarakamall.com Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 552 7932, www.meccamall.joCity Mall, Al Madinah Al-Tybieh St., (06) 586 8500, www.citymall.joZara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 463 7315
perFume & CosmetiCsaBC Dept. Stores, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 582 5191abu Shakra, Abdoun Mall, Umaween St., Abdoun, (06) 592 8060The Body Shop, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 9258, www.thebodyshop.comCrab Tree & evelyn, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 581 8286 Faces, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 6213, www.faces-me.comMaC, City Mall, Al Madinah Al-Tybieh St., (06) 550 2824, www.maccosmetics.comrivage, Al Hamra St., Sweifieh, (06) 562 1767, www.rivageline.comThe Soap house, Yousef Asfour St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3953Vavavoom, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2826
supermarketsCarrefour, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 5800, www.carrefour.com Cozmo, Al Sahel Avenue, 7th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 551 0240, www.cozmocentre.comMiles, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 3444Safeway, 7th Circle, (06) 568 5311, www.safeway.com.jo
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HEALTHY
Go checked out the Fitness Clinic Kitchen, a fantastic center specializing in creating carb-free diets
Guilt Free
TFC is giving you the chance to win a one-month membership worth 300 JOD for only 250 JOD. Log on to their Facebook page, set the “we Transform” TFC picture as your profile picture, and send them a screenshot of your page. The offer is valid til 15 January.
Eating
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The Fitness Clinic KitchenThi Al Qi’dah St., Um Al Summaq (06) 551 5547(079) 556 6861
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SCAn HeRe FOR FACeBOOk
e asily, the most popular New Year’s resolution that most people make is to get fit and
eat better. Although this may seem like quite a challenge, requiring drastic changes in habit and lifestyle, The Fitness Clinic Kitchen (TFC Kitchen) are here to prove that such change is possible and simple.
An offshoot of the already popular The Fitness Clinic (TFC) — Jordan’s only all-in-one medical clinic and private gym that offers total solutions for those with health concerns — TFC Kitchen takes getting fit a step further by offering healthy and nutritious dietary plans. This recently established branch of TFC is concerned with empowering their clients with supportive nutritional behaviors and meal planning services to create a lifelong healthy lifestyle, while also accelerating positive results for those already working on getting fit.
TFC Kitchen’s diet plan promises guilt free meals that provide all the nutrition you need while also improving health indicators such as blood glucose, triglycerides, and blood pressure, as well as guaranteeing more energy, mental clarity, and emotional stability. Their not-so-secret method: a carbohydrate-free diet.
Studies have shown that eating large amounts of carbohydrates (foods such as fruits, sweets, breads, pastas, cereals, beans, potatoes, and rice) can cause an overproduction of insulin in the bloodstream, which may lead to weight gain. Carbohydrates are essentially a
complex type of sugar (complex because they are contained in a kind of wrapping), and if there is too much sugar in the bloodstream, the body will respond by turning this sugar into fat. Those who advocate for a low-carbohydrate or carbohydrates-free diet argue that these diets have also been shown to increase the body’s high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — commonly known as the “good cholesterol” — not to mention aiding in the prevention of severe issues like heart disease and diabetes.
As a doctor in the field of Therapeutic Physical Activity for Diabetics and Clinically Obese, Dr. Issa Haddad — the creator and the owner of TFC and TFC Kitchen — is primarily concerned with obesity related conditions (such as insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and other hormonal disturbances), as well as chronic medical diseases (like diabetes types 1 and 2, high cholesterol, and heart disease), which a high percentage of Jordan’s population suffer from. Thus, TFC Kitchen’s carb-free meal planning services directly combat and provide solutions for these health concerns and conditions.
So if you or one of your loved ones is looking to make a lifestyle change towards wellbeing this New Year, check out the all-health-encompassing TFC and TFC Kitchen. They’re guaranteed to provide the support and knowledge that’s needed to take on such important transformations.
Want to go carb-free? Consider these replacements…
Lettuce instead
of bread
Cabbage instead of pasta
Cauliflower instead of rice
Broccoli instead of potatoes
Free your minDThe most commonly
reported benefits thanks to a carbohydrate-free
diet are: - Increased energy - Improved mood - Better mental concentration
- Reduction in joint or muscle pain
- Fewer headaches
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Own up, to a better you
HEALTHY
Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal takes a sneak peek into the world of better living with the One With Nature Center
T here are few things dearer to a person than peace of mind. After a hard day at work,
whether that means sitting behind a desk, running around after the kids, or simply trying to cope with the drama that is daily life, a quiet haven offering overall wellness sounds pretty darn good. One such beacon of light is the One With Nature Center, located in Abdoun. With a focus on mind-body fitness, OWN has created a space for you to tackle your fitness goals with a clear sense of determination to challenge your body while relaxing your mind. A great way to kick off those New Year’s resolutions!
Sitting in a classroom and learning how to breathe might seem a bit unusual. And at first, it might be: closing one nostril to inhale from the other, only to switch the process and exhale from the first can be confusing. But surprisingly enough, it seems that many of us are just doing it wrong! Breathing that is. After sitting there, breathing in and out, a sense of calm sweeps over you unwillingly. Not only are you relaxed, but also exerting energy and challenging yourself in ways you never would have thought to do. And when the class is over? You can’t help but feel better. Perhaps it’s the oxygen, or the unified energy in the room, or the fact that you took yourself out of the world for an hour and a half.
That is what the certified team of instructors does at OWN: they take you on a journey. From traditional fitness classes, such as spinning and cardio kickboxing, to yoga, Pilates, dance, and even water fitness, the OWN program is a comprehensive and holistic one-stop destination for all your fitness needs.
Whether the idea of relaxation appeals to you, or you feel the need to spiritually experience nature and the world around you, keep a lookout for OWN’s trips and workshops, where they take the indoors outside, all over the Kingdom. Also, ask about their spa treatments offered at the Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa for those oh-so-cherished weekend escapes.
Sulayman Al Bilbeisi St.,, Abdoun
(079) 522 [email protected]
Providing its customers the chance to better their wellbeing in a controlled and relaxed setting to encourage healthy weight loss, living, and overall wellness, OWN has teamed up with the Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa. The package not only includes the nutritional consultation and customized diet menu, but goes one step further with accommodation, One With Nature Spa treatments, and gift vouchers. Contact OWN to find out more!
working with a professional nutritional
consultant, OWN has developed a weight
management and wellness program at
the Dead Sea
oM! OWN’S KiDS prograMS get your tykes involved and healthy
From ballet and swimming, to programs such as I CAN and the Sandy Starfish Club, sign your children up to foster their creativity, build their self-esteem, boost their confidence, and simply give them some beneficial fun!
NEED TO KNOWInsight
Yoga Workshop with Sarah powers is takes place on 13–14 January, to help you
release tension, create self awareness, and open yourself up to
a better you.
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CliniCsDr. na’el abazza, 5th Circle, Al Jumean Building (06) 593 4425Dr. Midhat abdelmalik, Dr. Moh’d Al Basheer St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 9814, www.derma-jo.infoDr. haytham abdul hadi, Ameer Hamza St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 0040Dr. ibrahim abu ata, al Khaldi St., Al Khaldi, (06) 463 0333,Dr. amr amr, Al Bader Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 1101Dr. Mohammad al Baghal , Building No. 46, Al Khaldi St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 6625Dr. Sae’d al Barghouty, Hazza’ Al Majali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 3133Battikhi Specialized Clinics, Mustafa Khalifeh Street, 3rd Circle, (06) 464 7253Caviar Medical Center, Khald Bin Al Walid Street, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 566 6209, www.active-caviar.comDr. nayef al Dibes, Abu Hassan AL Ashari St., (06) 567 0499 Karmalite Medical esthetic, Na'eb Imran Al Ma'aytah St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 8024, www.karmalite.comDr. Khalil ghosheh, Zeid Bin Harethah St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 2190Dr. Jareer halazon, Queen Noor St., Jordan Hospital, (06) 568 4450Dr. nidal hamad, Zahran St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 0202Dr. hadi abu hantash, Al Sharq St., Jabal Amman, (06)464 4707Dr. Fawzi abu hmeidar, Speciality hospital, Shmeisani, (06) 565 2501, www.speciality-hospital.comDr. Khaldoun Jayousi, Bin Khaldoun St., 4th Circle, (06) 465 0666Dr. Faris Jumean, Abdullah Ghosheh St., (06) 585 3525Dr. Shireen Jweiber, Shmeisani, (06) 569 5159Dr. Zaher al-Kaseeh, Al Khaldi St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 1901Dr. ibrahim, Bin Khldoun St., 3rd Circle, Al Khalidi, (06) 464 4281, www.klc.joDr. Taroob Khoury, Layla Al Khaylaeyeh St., Shmeisani, (06) 567 8909Laser Care Center, Bin Khaldoun St., 3rd Circle, (06) 463 3956, lasercareclinic.comDr. ibrahim Mashini, 4th Circle, (06) 593 1755Dr. Mute’e Mehyar, Sakinah St., Jabal Amman, (06) 560 3030Dr. alia nsour, Al Nasser Building, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 2377Dr. Lina Qaddoumi, 6th Circle, (06) 553 5997Dr. Zuhair al Qasas, Main Street, Wadi Al Seer, Bayader, (06) 582 1801Dr. iyad reyahi, Building No. 16, 8th Circle, (06) 586 5290Dr. Mahmoud abu Shaban, Zahran St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1020Dr. hameidah Shaheen, Bin Khaldoun St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1212Dr. ramzi Tabbalat, Abdullah Akkad St., 1st Circle, (06) 465 5562,
Dentistsal ahli Dental Center, Queen Rania St., (06) 516 8787Dr. nabil asfour, Al Zohla St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 3250Dr. hisham Bustani, Dental Care Clinics, Shmeisani, (06) 560 4602 Dental Spa Clinic, Al Madinah Al Munawwara St., Um Uthaina, (06) 556 0043FiDiC (The First Dental implant Center), Shmeisani, (06) 569 9770, www.fidic-jo.com Jordan Dental Center, Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 553 8261, www.jordan-dental.com
Jordan german Dental implant Center, Mecca St., (06) 582 3345, www.JGDC-dental.comJumeira Dental Clinics, Madina Munawara St., (06) 556 3710al Khalidi Specilized Dental Center, Bin Khaldoun St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4281, www.kmc.joal Massi Dental implant Center, Queen Rania St., (06) 535 0669Dr. ibrahim nashashibi Dental Center, 7th Circle, (06) 581 2393panorama Dental Center, Sweifieh, (06) 593 9991 al Saoudi al Tebbi, Suleiman AL Hadeed St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 6663
healthy eatinGatkins: united nutritions, Mecca St., (06) 588 5449, unitednutritions.comDni nutrition Center, off of Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 1188, dnijordan.comeman hamarneh nutrition Center, off of Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (0) 79 561 1470nutrition Zone, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 586 8707, nutritionzoneltd.com
hospitals abdul hadi eye hospital
Jabal Amman, Abu Firas Al Hamadani St., (06) 462
7628, www.ahhospital.comal amal Center, University St., (06) 535 3000, www.khcc.joal amal Maternity hospital, Jabal Al
Hussein, (06) 567 3155, www.alamalhospital.
comamman Surgical hospital,
Jabal Amman, 3rd Circle, (06) 464 1261
arab Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 1199, www.amc-hospital.comal esraa hospital, University St., (06) 530 0300, www.esraahospital.comFarah hospital, Jabal Amman Mai Zeyadah St., (06) 464 4440, www.farah-hospital.orghiba hospital, Jabal Hussein, (06) 566 2034ibn-al haytham hospital, Musa Al Saket St., (06) 520 5555, www.ibn-alhaytham-hospital.comistishari hospital, Al Kindi St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 500 1000, www.istisharihospital.comJabal amman hospital, Al Mutanabi St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 2362Jordan hospital, Queen Nour St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 8080, www.jordan-hospital.com al Khaldi Medical Center, Bin Khaldoun St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 4281, www.kmc.joJordan red Crescent hospital, Prince Al Hassan St., Al Ashrafiyeh, (06) 477 3141, www.jnrcs.orgJordanian university hospital, Queen Rania Al Abdullah St., Al Jubaiha, (06) 535 3444, www.ju.edu.joal rashid hospital, Irbid, (02) 710 0890Specialty hospital, Jaber Bin Hayyan St., Shmeisani, (06) 500 1111, www.specialty-hospital.com
laBoratoriesabdoun Clinics, 15 Suleiman Hadidi St., 5th Circle, (06) 593 7376 hanania Medical Center, 13 Khalil Maz'al St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 4385 Jume'an Building, 13 Suleiman Hadidi St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 0036 Quraini Building, 52 Khaldoun St., 4th Circle, (06) 464-1155
natural treatmentsabdoun physiotherapy, Al Bader Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 4005, clients.johealth.comDina Slim Center, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun,
(06) 592 1037, www.dinaslimcentre.comphysio 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.comSharif eye Center, 4th Circle, (06) 464 4066, www.sharifeyecenter.com
pharmaCiesabu Sheikha Drug Store, Akef Al Fayez St., Daheyat Al Rasheed, (06) 516 2971, www.abusheikha.comamin Shqair Drug Store, Khaleel Al Salem St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 550 2997arabian Drug Store, Prince Talal St., Downtown, (06) 462 4051Bayer Drug Store, Hikmat Center, Al Abdali, (06) 562 1030Dar al Dawa, Al Rabiyah, Siqilia St., (06) 553 9176, www.dadgroup.comFerring, Medina Munawara St., (06) 550 1011, www.ferringme.comhikma Drug Store, Ahmad Al Nsour St., Al Bayader, (06) 585 9442husam nimer Drug Store, (06)5519803Jordan Drug Store, Isam Al Ajlouni St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 5125, www.jdsco.netMedica Drug Store, Al Vasram St., 5th Circle, (06) 551 6800nabih nabulsi Drug Store, Shaker Ben Zaid St., (06) 569 1681,nader group, Al Lozi St., Mokabaleen, (06) 420 0191, www.nadergroup.comomni Trade (Roche)pharmacy one, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 3026, www.pharmacy-1.com Rawafi Drug Stores, Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 551 9380Telegraph Drug Store, King Abdullah 2nd St., (06) 541 1599Trust Drug Store, Sport St., Al Arjan, (06) 568 0955, www.trust-ds.com
salons/BarBersaboud Salon, King Faisal Bin Abd Al Azeez St., 6th Circle, (06) 552 0181anis Beauty Center, Al Farrad St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 5717ashraf Co. (Mavala,Poupa), Hussein Snobar St., Wadi Al Seer, (06) 585 8005,avan, Fawzi Al Mouhrabi St., Abdoun, (0) 77 733 2740ayman Shatara, (06) 582 1270La Cure, Queen Noor St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 4721, www.shoplacure.com
Daisy, Sa’ad Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0686emad Bazzi, Abdoun Circle, Building No. 20, (06) 593 4762, www.emadbazzi.com.joessentials, Prince Hashim Bin Hussein St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 5555, www.essentialsamman.comelixir, Paris St., 7th Circle, (06) 585 5723,Fatenah Salon, Mecca St., (06) 551 2006Fuad Salon, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (0) 79 559 1020haidar Salon, Omran AL Ma’aytah St., Deir Ghbar, (06) 581 1344hammoudeh Salon, Abdoun, (06) 592 9080Kinda, Abdoun, (06) 593 2876, www.kindacenter.comMaria Salon, Khoury Center, Sweifieh, (0) 79 556 8209Marwan Khair, 5th Circle, (06) 553 5717,Matrix, (06) 593 1845Murad Salon, (06) 593 2252nivea, Arrar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 463 2984n-Style, Abdoun, (06) 593 4934, www.nstyleintl.comra’fat aL Saeidi Salon, Sattam Al Hasan St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5222raja’i haddad, Swefieh, (06) 586 3583rashid & Thaer, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 552 5434rupina Salon, Sa’a Zaghloul St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3163, www.joliefemme.infoSelena Beauty Center, Al Rabiyeh, (06) 553 6050Steve & Metri Salon, Abd Al Rahman Allawi St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 1099,Style Tec, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, (06) 566 0690Tariq 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
spaanantara Spa, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 8888, spa.anantara.comClub olympus Spa, Grand Hyatt Amman, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1234, amman.grand.hyatt.comguinot Moroccan Spa, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 6240, (077) 044 1440Jordan Valley Marriott Spa, Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 0400, www.marriott.comKempi 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.comal pasha Turkish Bath, Al-Mahmoud Taha St., 1st Circle, Amman, (06) 463 3002, www.pashaturkishbath.comThe royal Spa, Le Royal Hotel Amman, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000, www.leroyalamman.comThe Spa, Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www.fourseasons.comSpa amber, Bin Ghazi St., Hai Al Radwan, (06) 585 5070 Spa Time, Barakat Zo’bi St., 7th Circle, (06) 585 0025, www.thespatime.comZara Spa, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 349 1310, www.zaraspa.comZara Spa Tala Bay, Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba, South Beach Road, Tala Bay Area, Aqaba, (03) 209-0320, www.moevenpick-hotels.com
NEED TO KNOWMake sure
your eyes are working at their full
potential with a check up at Optikos Shami in Um Uthaina. call (06) 586 6969 to make an
appointment.
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what better way to keep it fresh in the New Year than taking up a new sport? If you’ve already checked
out Climbat Amman and given climbing a try, chances are you learned to top rope climb. With a rope securing you safely to the top of the wall, there really is no risk of falling, and you’re free to simply climb, following your planned route. However, this versus lead climbing is akin to riding a bike with training wheels versus without. (Note: if you haven’t already been to Climbat Amman, you’re missing out. This is the biggest and most impressive indoor climbing center in the Middle East, plus it recently hosted the International Federation of Sports Climbing’s 2011 Lead Climbing World Cup — a first-ever event for our region.)
Lead climbing is the sport of rock-climbing. It is physical, it is mental, it requires careful thought and technical knowhow, and after giving it a go, I can honestly say, it is amazing. If you’re someone who likes to challenge yourself, then I urge you to try this sport.
Open to those who already know how to safely top rope (a quick course at Climbat can teach you this easily), the lead climbing course reveals a whole new world of climbing. Having the rope below you instead of above, following the route and securing yourself to the bolted quickdraws (the two-carabiner system that’s bolted to the wall), having full communication with your belaying buddy, and knowing that you’re in charge of your own safety is a complete rush. Plus, as you’re not anchored to the top of the wall, lead climbing is less restricted than top roping and your progress ascending the route is all you.
If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit,
DiARY OF An ADRENALINE JUNKIEa thrill-seeker’s adventures by Go’s Karen Simon
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adept climber bassam Kubba rocks the overhang at Climbat Amman.
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Al Quds St., Naour (06) 573 6177
www.climbat.com
NEED TO KNOWif you want to get into
climbing but you don’t have a partner, attend a
Climbat “Meet a Climber” event where the center opens its doors up for
anyone to come and meet potential climbing
buddies.
then consider lead climbing as your solution. Not only is it a great way to get into shape, as it requires you to use your entire body, lead climbing is also fun and highly addictive. Plus, the instructors at Climbat are not only experts that are passionate about their sport, they’re great people and teachers too, which makes the whole experience all the more worthwhile.
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It’s very important to start each climbing session by stretching and warming up. In order to avoid injury or strain on your body, it’s best to work from the neck down to your legs, stretching each of your muscles group. It’s also a good idea to get you heart rate up a little by running a few laps or jumping rope for a few minutes.
Free FallinGpart of learning how
to sport climb is learning how to fallif you sign up for the
lead climbing course at Climbat Amman, your
final session will involve learning falling technique
as a climber. as odd as it sounds to “learn how to fall,” this is extremely
important knowledge to have to avoid injury
should you, in the future, slip unintentionally or need to drop off
of a route because of exhaustion. and as my wise instructor aboud said, “it doesn’t matter how good you are, at
some point or another, everybody falls.”
Your climbing instructor will have you climb up a route and clip in as usual, but before you reach the top, you will be told to jump, forcibly pushing yourself away from the
rock wall. a bit of a nerve wracking thought at
first — willingly jumping away from what’s
supporting you high off the ground — this is actually a controlled
technique that, with good communication between belayer and climber, should go off
without a hitch. Pushing yourself away from
the rock wall will help you avoid injuries like
scratches, muscle strains, tendon tears, and even breaks, because you’re intentionally avoiding the rugged rock. Just
remember to use your legs to protect your body from hitting the wall by pushing out against it
when your drop comes to a stop.
Stretch it Out!
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w e all share childhood memories that almost always
include some sort of adventure involving a bicycle. The anticipation of finishing whatever tasks needed to be done so that we could run outside, grab our bikes, and speed off into the neighborhood, racing one another and exploring undiscovered territories was exhilarating. So why have we —trading in our adventurous spirit for a more subdued attitude and our two-wheelers for 4x4 — given up on simple pleasures?
Why not take a day and revive the child within? Why not have an adventure, right here in your backyard? Bike Rush aims to do just that.
Established by cycling enthusiasts in 2008, this group of professional cyclists is bringing back what I like to call, “old school fun.” Armed with bikes, helmets, professionals, activities, and a sense of discovery, Bike Rush is taking this sport Kingdom wide.
not only do they care about your fitness and health, as well as providing a little fun, Bike Rush care about the environment. keeping nature clean and fostering an appreciation and respect of their surroundings, this group aims to give pollution a break, your car a rest, and you some good ol’ fresh air to breathe.
as promoters of one of the most environmentally friendly sports,
Bike Rush is definitely green
riDinG With a cauSe
Shukri Sha’sha’ah St., 1st Circle(079) 945 4586bike-rush.com FB Group: “Bike Rush”
NEED TO KNOWif you want
to learn how to ride a bike, sign up for BR’s
training sessions to get you up and cycling in no time! also, happen to be storing
a beat-up bike from the past? Call BR; they’ll
fix it.
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Each week, Bike Rush embodies the spirit of the outdoors, using cycling as the journey to the destination… but that’s not all. Being on the open road, Bike Rush gives you something to look forward to, organizing trips that include hiking, swimming, camping, horseback riding, and much more. As long as you’re over the age of 12, regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced cyclist, let two wheels guide you. From Amman, the Dead Sea, Madaba, and Fuheis, to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba, to Ajloun, Jerash, and beyond; if there is a road, there is a way.
So free up a Friday or Saturday, and take the time to get in some good exercise, good fun, and good adventure. If that is a bit of stretch, however, and you’d simply prefer to “re-cycle” your own neighborhood, you have the option of renting a bike from Bike Rush on your own time, and they’ll deliver it right to your door.
Opt to customize a ride for your family or your childhood buddies with the choice of selecting
your own destination and activities on a specific ride, on any day of the
week. Simply get in touch with Bike rush, and they’ll take care of
the rest!
your ChoiCe!
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PeDaLGo’s Rayah Al-Mashal relives old school memories with Bike Rush’s cycling adventures
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BowlinG CentersStrikers entertainment Center, Kempinski Hotel Amman, Abdul Hamid Shouman St., Shmeisani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski.comistiqlal Bowling Center, Istiqlal Mall, Istiqlal St., Al Nuzha, (06) 566 4212Jordan Bowling Center, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 551 2987, www.jordanbowlingcenter.comBowling City, Athletic City, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah St., (06) 515 0000royal automobile Club of Jordan, Jabal Amman, (06) 520 0200, www.racj.com
DanCe Centersarthur Murray Dance Studios, Al-Kheir Building, Abdul Raheem Haj Mohammad Street, Swefieh, (06) 586 2004, www.arthurmurrayjordan.comelite Dance Studio, 4 Issa Bin Salman St., (06) 583 3361, www.elitedancejo.comFreeway Dance Studio, Shahroury Plaza, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 8649, www.freeway.proThe performing arts Center of the Noor Al Hussein Foundation, (06) 569 0292, www.pacjo.orgpulse Dance School, Al Husaini Building, Wakalat St., (06) 581 3071roberto Dance academy, 14 Ibn Al Fata St., 7th Circle, (079) 585 5345Salida Dance Studio, Al Husseini Complex, Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, (06) 586 8878, www.salidadancestudio.com Tango Jordan, 2 Sulayman Al Bilbaisi St., behind the Orthodox Club, Abdoun, (079) 598 8117, www.tangojordan.com Tempo, off of Abdul Rahman Alawi St., Jabal Amman, (06) 593 8939, www.tempojordan.comThe national Center for Culture and arts of King hussein Foundation, off of University St., (06) 569 0292, www.pac.org.jo
DivinG Centersaqaba adventure Divers, South Beach Road, Aqaba, (0) 79 584 3724, www.aqaba-diving.comaqaba international Dive Center, Corniche St., Aqaba, (0) 79 559 2095, www.aqabadivingcenter.comBarracuda Diving Club, South Coast, Aqaba, (06) 206 0501, www.goaqabadive.comBedouin Moon Village, South Beach Road, Aqaba, (079) 538 1979, www.bedouinmoonvillage.comDarna Village, South Beach Road, Aqaba, (0) 79 671 2831, www.darnavillage.com Dive aqaba, Al Saada St., Aqaba, (0) 79 660 0701, www.diveaqaba.cominternational arab Divers Village hotel & Diving Club, Aqaba South Beach Road, (03) 203 1808, www. aqaba-divevillage.comneptune Submarine Vision, Tala Bay, Aqaba, (077) 943 0969, www.aqababoat.comred Sea Dive Center, South Beach, Aqaba, (03) 202 2323, www.aqabascubadiving.comroyal Diving Center, Coral Bay Hotel & Resort, Aqaba South Beach Road, Aqaba, (03) 201 7035, www.rdc.joSeaStar water Sports, Al Saada St., Aqaba, (03) 201 3735, www.aqabadivingseastar.comSinai Divers Diving Center, Mövenpick Resort and Spa Tala Bay, Aqaba, (03) 205 0030, www.sinaidivers.com
equestrian CluBsannab equestrian Center, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 412 9444arabian horse Club, Al-Yadoudeh, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 429 1386
asalah equestrian, Madaba Street, Al Yadoudeh, (06) 412 1881Country riding Center of Jordan, Jelad, off the Queen Alia Airport Highway, (05) 351 4007Forest hill equestrian, after Sweilieh circle before Philadelphia University, (0) 79 531 2312, www.foresthilljordan.comFursan equestrian, green Country equestrian Center, Naur, off the Dead Sea Highway, (077) 748 4702, www.alfursanllc.comgreen Country riding Club, Naur, off the Dead Sea Highway, (0) 79 553 3578Jordan Turf Club, Queen Alia Airport Road, near the Madaba exit, (06) 059 1348Modern equestrian Center, Ain Al Basha, (06) 472 8614Mushatta equestrian Center, Qastal, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (0) 77 760 0110princess alia riding Center, Hussein Sports Club, Sports City, (06) 567 5739Saifi Stables, Al-Yadoudeh, off Queen Alia Airport Highway, (0) 77 744 2222 Fitness Centersactive gym, Adam Plaza, opposite of Arab Bank, Khalda Main St., Khalda, (06) 551 3031aline Fitness Center, 7th Circle, (06) 581 1001, www.alinefitness.com aspire Ladies’ Spa, Rifa'ah Al Ansari St., off University St., Jubaiha, (06) 534 7637Body Design, 19 Fawzi Al Qaweqji St., Abdoun, (06) 592 9669Club olympus, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1234, www.amman.grand.hyatt.comClub on Five, Sheraton. Al Nabil Hotel & Towers, Al Urdon St., 5th Circle, (06) 593 4111, www.sheratonammanalnabil.comCurves for women, Abu Firas Al Hamadani St., Building # 4, (06) 464 9049, www.curvesme.com/Jordan
Fit 4 Life, Al Kurdi Building, Abdoun, (06) 592 4499
Fitness First, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 586 3046,
www.fitnessfirst.comFitness First platinum, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3828, www.fitnessfirst.com
Fitness one, Mecca St., (06) 585 9924, www.
fitness1club.comFlex, 7th Circle, Khalda, (06)
535 6998, www.flex.com.joInter-fit Health Spa,
Intercontinental Hotel, Queen Zein Street, (06) 464 1361oasis Club, Marriott Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmeissani, (06) 560 7607, www.marriott.companacea health Club, Abdelrahim Allawi Street, 5th Circle, (06) 592 3400, www.bristolamman.comperfect gym, Al Husseiny Complex, Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, (06) 582 9182power hut, Al Thakafe St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 6672revolution Ladies’ gym, University St., Tla’a Al Ali, (06) 534 9144The royal Spa & health Club, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran Street, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 430 3000, www.leroyalamman.comTotal Fitness Center, Khalaf Al Bakheet St., Swefieh, (06) 585 7254, (06) 582 2844 www.totalfitnessjordan.comworld Class Fitness Center, Hotel Le Méridien, Queen Noor Street Shmeisani (06) 569 6511
kiDs Centers The Children’s Museum, off of King
Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.joChoice gym, Al Maha Plaza, Al Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., (06) 552 1458, www.choice-gym.comFun Factory, Abdelrahim Allawi St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 3475, www.funfactorykids.comFuntastic, 45 Damman St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 0850, www.funtasticjo.comFun Time,Sweifieh, (06) 582 3975Jingo’s Jungle, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 3700, www.jingosjungle.comJordan Kids Club, Saad Zaghloul St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5957Jungle Bungle, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 553 6511Kids Land, Al Hijaz Towers, Mecca St., (06) 553 8322My gym, Princess Basma St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5113, www.mygymjordan.com
sports CluBsaction Target, off of Queen Alia Airport Road, (06) 429 0055, www.action-target.comamman aikikai aikido, 33 Taqiy Al Din Al Subki St., Khalda, (079) 666 7467, www.ammanaikikai.com Bawasel abdoun Taekwondo Center, Cairo St., opposite Citibank, Abdoun, (06) 592 7880 Bike rush, (077) 733 6688, www.bike-rush.com Bisharat golf Club, off of Queen Alia Airport Road, (0) 79 552 0334Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, Cairo St., Abdoun, (079) 653 4335, www.jordanjiujitsu.com
Climbat amman, off of Dead Sea Highway, (06) 573 6177, www.climbat.comCycling Jordan, Near Mujama Jaber, Off Mecca St., (0) 78 555 2525, www.cycling-jordan.comDunes Club, off of Queen Alia Airport Road, (06) 412 5290, www.dunesclub.comMountain Breeze Country Club, Jala'ad near Zai, Al Salt (0) 77 723 4569, www.jordanadventure.comroyal aero Sports Club of Jordan, King Hussein International Airport, Aqaba, (03) 205 8050, www.royalaerosports.comThe royal Jordanian Shooting Club, Juwaideh, (06) 412 6566The Source MMa, Al Kiswa St., Rabia, (079) 564 4402, www.thesourcemma.comTropical Desert, Prince Mohamed St., 3rd Circle, (079) 543 1616, www.tropicaldeserttrips.com
themeD parksadventure City, off of Dead Sea Road, Swaimeh (0) 77 900 0202al wadi water park, off of Dead Sea Road, Swaimeh, (05) 349 3333, www.alwadiresort.comamman waves aqua park & resort, Queen Alia Airport Road (06) 412 1704, www.ammanwaves.comexit Club, off of Queen Alia Airport Road, (06) 565 2004Jordan Speed Center, off of Queen Alia Airport Road (06) 429 0306, www.jsc-kart.com
ListingsACTIVE
NEED TO KNOW why not
do something on the adventurous side this year and
plan a discovery dive in aqaba with the Royal
Diving Center? Call (03) 201 7035 for more
information.
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go’s Samer Aksoy puts the new Range Rover Evoque to the test
Evoking the Senses
When it comes to food, i’m alWays encouraged to try neW placesAfter getting carried away with the Evoque, it was time to pull myself together and move on. I decided that food would be my comfort. Recently, my friends told me about a place that serves up amazing Chinese food at affordable prices. So I found the spot and headed to Shanghai in Jabal Amman. Don’t be fooled by the other restaurants that surround this spot because as you step inside, you’re met with neat décor, welcoming staff, and great Chinese food that you’ll love even after you see the bill! Abbas Mahmoud al Aqas St., Jabal Amman, (06) 461 9945
Gem of an eatery
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Al Mahmoudia Motors Al Sharif Nasser Bin Jamil
St., Tla’a Al Ali(06) 553 6680
www.landrover.comImages by: Thaer Abu Hamdeh
Evoque starting at69,000 JOD
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1| 210mm: Evoque’s ground clearance, just in case you wanted to go off roading.
2| 3: the number of trim levels, which are Pure, Prestige, and Dynamic.
3| Victoria Beckham: the singer was hired as a design consultant for the interior — “posh” Spice indeed.
4| 1,670kg: the curb weight of the Evoque, making it the lightest Land Rover ever built.
5| 12: the number of interior color choices, mixed and matched with metal or wood.
nowadays carmakers are faced with tough decisions to stay trendy, modern, and — for the sake of the greater good when it
comes to cars — come up with radical design themes or enter a new segment. Some of them make these decisions wisely and tread smart; others just rush themselves, their designs, and end up in an even worse situation, becoming a carmakers’ reference of what not to do. In order to attract more customers and appeal to youth directly, Range Rover set out to enter the small SUV segment. We’re talking about a car brand known for creating 4x4s that are luxurious, extremely capable off road, and well, big.
So the Range Rover’s long lasting formula needed to be carried over with some tweaking, especially in the size department. Mind you, this is very tricky as purists out there might see something radical and new to the brand as a negative, thus Range Rover could be at risk of losing its current, decades-old fan base. No pressure, right?
After a thoughful tweaking process, the Range Rover Evoque was born and thankfully it has a truly magnificent design, both inside and out.
In 2008 when the concept — dubbed LRX — was revealed at the North American International Auto Show, I was excited to see how the road version would turn out and hoped that nothing would change. Roughly three years later and the production version has been unveiled; luckily the design has stayed virtually as is. Available as a lifestyle two-door or as a traditional four-door, both variants of the Range Rover Evoque are imbued with smooth sharp lines as the lower window line rises to the rear of the car. The SUV’s headlamps and taillights are uniform in design and feature the latest in daytime/nighttime illumination. Plus, the exterior can be ordered in a two-tone color scheme; for instance, you can opt to have the roof color black, white, or body-paint matching.
Step inside the Evoque and you are greeted with the finest materials. Inside, the design and layout are aligned with the Range Rover family. Truth be told, I sat for five minutes trying to figure out what material the dashboard is — it’s neither leather nor high-end plastic, but soft to the touch and extremely impressive. And above sits a full length panoramic roof, stretching from pillar to pillar, unhindered by a central support beam — its vastness makes way for an ambient glow. The overall impact of this baby Range is pretty sublime as it so effortlessly blends Range Rover traits with modern touches.
Driving around town the Evoque handled impeccably; although riding on large rims, potholes and road caverns were met with an unconcerned shrug. Steering response was direct and satisfying, as if you were driving a
car that was much closer to the ground. One of my biggest concerns, though, was this Range Rover’s engine: a 4 cylinder 2.0-liter turbo that produces 240 bhp. However, all doubt dissipated when I went up the first challenging tarmac hill climb. With sufficient prod on the gas peddle the Evoque accelerated as if on a level road — truly impressive.
Some say that people tend to buy the smaller version instead of a flagship as a sign of wanting the flagship, but not being able to afford it. Personally, I think it’s a matter of taste and, perhaps, the smaller car suits the buyer better. For instance when I think (read: fantasize) of buying a Porsche, I dream of the Cayman S, not the 911. The same goes with this Range Rover; it just ticks all of my boxes of car requirements and I can relate to it far more than its bigger siblings.
Although having a smaller body and engine, the Evoque is proof that you don’t need to go big to achieve greatness. So, is the Evoque a rushed or a wise decision? As a matter of fact, it is wise beyond its years.
at a glanceengine: 2.0 Liter 4 Cylinder Turbochargedpower: 240Bhp torque: 340Nm gearbox: 6-speed automatic0-100: 7.6 Seconds
5 factS about the RangE RovER EvoquE
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DRIVE
When it comes to cars, many elements are combined to
create a desirable product that appeals to its target audience. Car design is considered the most crucial, as it is the first point of contact between the car and the soon-to-be owner. Also, the surface reflects the level of effort and detail that went into engineering the car. So if you see blunt surfaces and bad panel gaps, then steer away!
What’s also as crucial as car design are the alloys that accompany it. Great alloys are like the frosting on a cake. Let’s take — a car that we see on regular basis — the latest Honda Civic for example: in basic spec it comes with hubcaps that mute the design to stay the least. Upgrade to mid/high spec and you are treated to five-spoke alloys that add more zest and detail to the design.
When you become an owner of a car and its alloys, you have to sustain and maintain your ride’s visual drama. For alloys, it can become very tricky and costly, as there are a plethora of places that claim to know the craft of maintaining alloys, but sadly many prove the opposite after a hefty amount is paid! So to avoid all the hassle, make sure that your
caREgo’s Samer Aksoy met up the alloy Wheel Repair Specialists to learn about treating your car alloys
Using the latest tools in alloy repair your rims are treated and handled with care. This vast network is still expanding as shops are opening up in the Gulf, and David is tasked to set up and train the personnel of each branch in the region!
alloys are in safe hands.I sat with David DeWitt in
probably the cleanest car-related repair shop I have ever seen. The Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists opened it doors in Ramadan 2009. As the name of the shop suggests, its main purpose is to repair, restore, and maintain original alloys, professionally. Not only does it repair alloys, but they can also customize your alloys with the latest color trends, such as hyper silver.
As I talked with David, he explained that generally there are two types of repair. First, cosmetic repair is when the alloy paint is chipped and the area or entire alloy is cleaned and repainted. Or second is structural repair; this happens when an alloy is bent or broken, and to fix this, the alloy is subjected to heat and pressure to iron out the imperfections. Of course both need a great deal of skill to produce repaired alloys that are as good as new.
So, if you’d like to revamp your car with some alloy touch ups, or if you’re in the mood for changing their color, this is the place to go. After a visit, your car’s zest and detailing will be guaranteed for a few more years to come.
The Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists are global with
over 150 franchisees
Branching Out
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repaired correctly it can get much worse, as
some shops shave layers off it to achieve balance. although,
it may look good after, this method weakens the
alloys’ structure, not to mention the ride!
Alloy
Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists(06) 582 1525Or email David DeWitt on: [email protected]
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Car & motorCyCle Clubsroyal automobile club of Jordan, Bayader Wadi Seer, (06) 585 0626, www.racj.comroyal motorcycle club of Jordan, (06) 541 1392
Dealershipsabu haikal car dealers, Naser Bin Jameel St., Shmeisani, (06) 553 3353abu Khader automotive, Mecca St., (06) 577 7799, www.ak-auto.joadvanced automotive trading and co., Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 567 2304aifa trade motors, Mecca St., (06) 577 7777, www.khayyatgroup.com.joal ameen for cars, Wadi Saqra St., opposite King Abdullah Gardens, (06) 553 5491 arab resources company, Mecca St., (06) 577 7799, www.khayyatgroup.com.jo Bustami & saheb trading co., Wadi Saqra, (06) 553 2456, www.nissan.com.jocars 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.jochery, Tabarbour, (06) 506 5602, www.cheryjordan.comthe commercial and industrial co., Mecca St., (06) 580 3600, www.cic.com.jodaihatsu, Yasmine Building, Wadi Saqra Street, (06) 566 3101faouri trading co., Mecca St., (06) 553 6680, www.faouri.comt. gargour & fils co., Abu Alanda, (06) 416 2410, www.mercedes-benz.com.jogeneral Jordanian automobile trading co., Queen Rania St., (06) 553 2829harley-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 8265Kia motors, Mecca St., (06) 554 8000, www.kiajordan.comal mahmoudia Vehicle trading co., Wadi Saqra St., (06) 553 6680al markazeyah car trading (toyota), Mecca St., (06) 553 5514, www.toyota.com.jomazda, Mecca St., (06) 515 2110, www.khayyatgroup.com.jonuqul automotive, (06) 580 3930, www.nuqulautomotive.comole Jordan, Paris St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 5500peugeot, Mecca St., (06) 515 2110, www.khayyatgroup.com.josaab, Swefieh, (06) 465 7753, www.saabarabia.comsprint 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.comunity trading est., Mecca St., (06) 582 1310, www.unity-jo.comVespa, darwazeh motors, Naser Bin Jameel St., Shmeisani, (06) 553 4780, www.dm.jo
DriVinG sChoolsfarah international center, Al Barakah Complex, Wakalat St., Swefieh, (06) 592 3260international driving center, Swefieh, (06) 585 6006 nancy driving school, Umaymah Complex, Dahiat Al Rasheed, (06) 515 6020 sireen driving center, Bayadeer Wadi Al Seer, (06) 585 4949Swefieh Driving Center, Swefieh, (06) 582 7680
insuranCe arab-german insurance co., Al-Shmeissani
Abed Al Hameed Sharaff St., (06) 520 0000, www.agi.com.joarab orient insurance co., Umayah Bin Abd Shams St., Abdali, (06) 565 4550, www.araborient.comeuro arab insurance group, 41 Al-Sharif Nasir Bin Jamal Al Rabiah, (06) 551 8935, www.euroarabins.comfirst 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 Washesalborj, 7th Circle, (06) 581 0531al Bayader, Al Sinna St., (06) 565 0902gulf 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 1958Khalaf 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 1919thaer 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 2508Zahran gas station (Ajyal Petroleum Trading & Distribution Co Ltd), Zahran St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 2539
serViCe Centers abu Khader automotive service center, Adwye Al-Hekma St., Bayader, (06) 582 4901 advanced automotive trading service center, Wadi Al-Remam, (06) 492 0277ahmad samara station for automobile services, Princess Raiyah Bint Al Hussein St., Al Kmal Yah, (0) 79 589 9785 alfa trade motors service center, , Sewar Ben Omara St., Bayader, (06) 585 0034allozi station for fuel & car services, (Abdalla Ahmad Abdulrahman Allouzi & Bros. Co) Abu Nuseir St., Ibn Oaf, (06) 533 7177 Barakeh gas station and auto services, (Shaker Hanna Haddad & Sons Co), Wasfi Al Tal St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 553 5454 Bustami & saheb trading service center, Marka, (06) 489 1166car plaza station (Almedan for Auto Service), Wasfi Al Tal St., Al Khal Dean, (06) 537 1509 central trade and auto service center, Adwye Al-Hekma St., Bayader, (06) 586 6440chery automobile service center, Marka, (06) 489 0011the commercial and industrial service center, Mahata St., (06) 465 1397faouri trading service center, Mqablen, Jordan TV And Radio Station St., (06) 438 0156gardens station for oil and cars service (Moh'd Ghdaian Ahmad Al Armouti), Prince 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 9333nuqul group service center, Dead See Road, Naor, (06) 572 5911al rahman auto service station (fareed Ali Yousef Husain), Al Josour Al Asharah St., al naharieh, (0) 79 536 8222 t. gargour & fils service center, Al-Ayobyen St., Abu Alanda, (06) 416 2410
speCializeD Car serViCes al Kilani for tires and car parts, Al Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 556 0671 alloy Wheel repair specialists, Sinna’a, Bayader Wadi Seer, (06) 582 1525, (0) 79 709 4014, www.alloywheelfix.com atmosphere car audio and Video center, Kabul St., Al Rabieh, (06) 552 7576, (077) 744 5888, www.atmospherejo.com auto excellence, (06) 582 6531,
www.autoexcellence-jo.com
special addition, Al Madeenah Al
Munawwarah St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 554 5006 Qingqi, Wasfi Al Tal St., Khalda, (06) 535
6500, (079) 983 2124,
www.qingqi.com.cn/en/
index.aspx racing dimensions
car, Al Safa Wa Al Marwa Building, Al Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 553 3117 Ziebart, Sinna’a, Bayader Wadi Seer, (06) 582 5533, (0) 79 543 2800, www.ziebart-jo.com
need to KnoW give your
car a “brand new” feel with a
complete dry cleaning session at the Keenwash
Waterless Wax and Wash. head over to
Sweifieh or call them at (079) 907 0100.
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go headed down to Jordan’s largest nature reserve, the RSCn’s Dana Biosphere, to absorb its breathtaking and diverse environments
Spread out over 320km², the Dana Biosphere is a sprawling and diverse
nature reserve stretching from the plateau near Quadesiyya to the desert plains of Wadi Araba. If you ever wanted to experience all that Jordan has to offer, in terms of environment, this is the place to visit. The reserve encompasses four separate bio-geographical zones — Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo Arabian, and Sudanian penetration — meaning diverse habitats with incredible landscapes that can transform from lush vegetation to sandstone cliffs to arid deserts, all filled with a plethora of flora and fauna.
Skirting the Great Rift Valley and founded in 1989, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to much of the Kingdom’s wildlife. Here, more than 800 plant species thrive, while threatened species of birds and mammals, such as the Syrian Serin, the Blanford’s Fox, the Sand Cat, and the Nubian Ibex survive. In fact, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is home to the largest breeding colony of the small yellow Syrian Serin in the world! Birdwatchers have much to discover and enjoy at Dana, as bird hides have been incorporated into some trails, while the Dana Guesthouse’s terrace is the perfect spot for catching sight of many species of birds both at dawn and at dusk. This is also the perfect terrain for those interested
in hiking and trekking, with many facinating guided and self-guided trails on offer set up by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN).
Impressively, the Dana Biosphere Reserve implements a model of integrated conservation and socio-economic development. Thanks to backing from the Global Environment Fund (GEF), in 1994 the RSCN sought to find a balance between protecting the area’s natural environments and species, while catering to the needs of the region’s locals. As such, the Dana Biosphere Reserve became Jordan’s first site where responsible, environmentally conscious tourism began to take place.
Nearby Dana Village, which was almost abandoned as families moved away in search of better lives, is once again thriving and offers visitors great workshops to explore. In the area, everything from local fruit cultivation to candle making to silversmithing has been developed, providing much needed income, while educating locals and tourists alike on important Jordanian crafts and trades.
Break away from the norm of weekend getaways at deluxe international hotel chains this month and go local. Head down to the RSCN’s Dana Biosphere Reserve for a day or two of exploring and let the Kingdom’s natural beauty take your breath away.
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Keep in mind that all overnight
bookings for the Dana Biosphere Reserve, including
food and beverage, must be made at least a week in advance, and are subject
to availability.
These prices include: breakfast, reserve entrance fees, and conservation fees (10 JoD per room). An additional 10 JOD will be added to the rates for booking the deluxe room, which includes a private bathroom.
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Dana Biosphere Reserve is located 190km from Amman and takes approximately three hours to reach…- Start at the 7th circle- Take the Desert Highway towards the south
- After about 165km, you arrive at Al Husayniya Village. A bridge will then be visible when you pass this village
- Before the bridge you’ll see exit signs to the Dana Biosphere Reserve and Al Qadisiya village
- Take a right at this exit and follow the road, which will lead you to the reserve
Open all year round, this guesthouse, which boasts nine rooms and even more
beds, can host up to 30 people at any given time. This is the perfect place to escape to for a weekend
break, a corporate retreat, or a team building
conference.
Originally built for researchers who were investigating Dana’s
fascinating surroundings, this modern building
incorporates local architecture, blending new and old styles to create a unique residence. Toilets and showers are external to the rooms (apart from the Deluxe Room, which has private a bathroom),
while dining occurs in a large communal space, which allows
for an environment of camaraderie.
Private terraces adjoined to the rooms also give guests the chance to
experience their serene surroundings and
appreciate the wonders of the valleys below. If
you’re making a trip down to Dana this winter, make
sure to take full advantage of the reserve by booking
a night here!
room With a VieWhigh above Wadi dana
sits the Dana Guesthouse offering spectacular views
of the reserve
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(03) 227 0497(03) 227 0498 [email protected]
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Qasr Al Hallabat
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a Roman fortress situated in the desert northeast of Amman,
Qasr Al Hallabat was originally constructed to defend the Roman inhabitants from surrounding Bedouin tribes in the second century. Ironically, the Bedouins still call the neighboring area home whereas the Roman presence is noticeably absent.
Sitting on the Via Nova Traiana, an ancient Roman route that once connected Damascus to Aqaba — passing through Petra and Amman — the fortification serves as an emblem characterizing the evolution
of the region from Late Antiquity to the Early
Middle Ages. While the fort
was originally attributed to the
anCient artWork
Travel 2km east of the main complex to see the complex bathhouse known as Hamam as SarahThis bath and rectangular shaped audience hall are remnants of what used to be an apodyterium (changing room) and epidarium (heated room). Hamam as Sarah’s once beautiful, marble walls, mosaics, and frescos are currently being restored.
Romans, there is archeological evidence from pottery and inscriptions that Nabataeans briefly inhabited the structure at one time. At the beginning of the sixth century, when the Romans had started to abandon their “Arab Frontier,” the area was believed to have been taken up as a monastery by Christianized Arab tribes.
Coming later under Byzantine influence, at Qasr Al Hallabat, there exists almost 150 Greek stone carved inscriptions, as a result of an edict from Byzantine Emperor Anastasius in the late fifth century. However, in the eighth century, Umayad Hisham ibn Abd al Malik demolished the originally Roman edifice and chose this location to become one of the largest complexes in the Umayyad Empire.
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go’s Whitney Mcnamara ventured out to Jordan’s eastern desert to check out the desert castle, qasr al hallabat
The new set of mosaics, mural painting, friezes are on the floors and the walls depicting geometric, floral, animal and human images. Notably, each room has a different style of art. There
still remains Byzantine styled mosaics in of the rooms. one of the most
significant representations is a man leading an ostrich,
which historians are still trying to pinpoint its
significance.
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hallabat lies 25km northeast
of Zarqa and 55 km northwest of azraq fort, making it an easy day trip from
amman.
Thus the structure became four times larger than it was originally. Illustrating the rise of Islam in this region during the eighth century, a mosque was also included in the revamped desert complex, as well as an intricate irrigation system, a bath complex, and an agricultural attachment historians believe was meant for the cultivation of olive trees or grape vines. Not just enhancing the Qasr Al Hallabat complex in sheer size, the main construction was also enriched as it was adorned with detailed mosaics illustrating animals, intricate stucco carvings, and a range of frescos.
Take a trip up to Qasr al Hallablat and trace through centuries of artistic, political, cultural, and religious evolution before your eyes.
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catch the Awafi
Festival during the first week of January
and see the dune driving competitions and car
demonstrations in the Awafi Desert. Call +971 7 227 1222
for more.
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explore the Waters The majestic mountain
chains of RAK offer visitors great activities. enjoy mountain biking, with trails easy enough for beginner cyclists or more challenging ones for advanced riders. Alternatively, partake in some mountaineering with guided treks and take in the awesome views. for those seeking more adrenaline, there are great opportunities for rock-climbing adepts.
explore the Desert explore the history
raK royal adventures, +971 7 236 2929, www.rakroyaladventures.com
arabian diver, +971 7 222 6628, www.arabiandiver.com
newrak leisure travel & tourism, +971 7 227 3200, www.newraklt.ae
RAK’s official tourism Website, www.rasalkhaimahtourism.com
typically overshadowed by the other more famous emirates, Ras al Khaimah — with its mountains,
desert, beaches, and historical sites — shouldn’t be overlooked as a great
destination in its own right
the northern most emirate in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah (Arabic
for, “top of the tent”) is surrounded by the striking Hajar Mountains, stunning desert dunes, and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf. This beautiful yet often-overlooked region offers visitors plenty, so why not explore RAK’s natural beauty and diversity?
What to Do
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GettinG there: fly into
ShaRJah’S, Dubai’S, oR abu Dhabi’S aiRpoRtS. fRom
theRe it’S an 80Km, 90Km, oR 240Km DRive, ReSpectively.
Banyan tree Al WadiA luxurious desert resort boasting stunning villas,
each equipped with private pools, a stay here
will surely revive your soul. enjoy the desert scenery
with activities like falconry courses and camel riding, or take an walk around the
Al Wadi nature reserve. +971 7 206 7777, www.
banyantree.com/en/al_wadi
Where to stay
iceland Water park
An InsIder’s GuIde to
the uae’s rugged emirateras al KhaiMah
Call +971 7 206 7888 for more information or visit www.icelandwaterpark.com today!
explore the mountains Whether you’re a lazy
lounger or more active, the Arabian Gulf’s waters are not to be missed. Try your hand at kayaking — a very popular sport in Ras Al Khaimah — and admire the scenery from the sea, lagoons, and mangroves. otherwise scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, jetskiing and waterskiing are just a few of the other sports you can do.
Discover the dramatic desert landscapes with an exciting desert safari. Professional drivers, with a mastery over their 4x4 vehicles, will give you a thrilling ride across the desert dunes, also known as dune bashing. A day out in the desert can also be accompanied by a trip to a camel farm and a BBQ under the stars.
RAK is dotted with historical sites including the preserved coastal fishing village in Jazirah Al Hamra, the falaya fort where a treaty was signed between the British and the ruling Sheikhs, the prehistoric Shimal Village with remains from the Bronze Age, and plenty more. Dedicate an afternoon to sightseeing either on your own or with guided tours.
Mamounia Riads & SpaSet in a Moroccan-style “riad,” the villa has 14 guest rooms each with
private bathrooms, TV, and free Wifi. Guests can take advantage of the rooftop garden, Moroccan Bath, and shared living room
and kitchen. www.booking.com/
Mamounia-Riads--Spa
Hilton RAK Resort & SpaSituated on a beautiful
private white sandy beach, this is where travelers can get away from it all. Take a dip in the sea, pamper yourself at the spa, or indulge at one of their
many restaurants. +971-7-228-8844, www.
hilton.com/Ras-al-Khaimah
A sprawling water park with an ice theme located in the middle of the desert is something to experience! Spend a fun filled day here with the family trying out tons of water-based attractions like Penguin falls, Mount Tempest, and Snow River.
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mauritius is an island
of microclimates, so despite its small
size, it can be raining in one part yet be sunny a few kilometers away. so it’s best to always
be prepared for anything!
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tamarin A village on the west coast of the island, Tamarin
boasts a great beach perfect for a range of water sports. Surfers hit this spot for some of the best waves on the island, while kite surfers travel just a few kilometers south to La Morne mountain for windier shores. Divers can also enjoy the area as some amazing dive spots can be found between Tamarin and the village to its north, flic en flac. This is a great place to mingle with the locals or escape into the mountains with a trek to Tamarin falls. from the beaches of Tamarin you can also enjoy some spectacular sunsets, plus dolphins can usually be spotted in the area as well.
GranD baie found in Mauritius’ north, Grand Baie (or Grand
Bay) is a bustling town that attracts the island’s locals and tourists alike. Packed with boutiques, markets, restaurants, and lounges check this spot out if you’re in the mood to shop and enjoy a good night out. And if you’re in need of a break, head to La Cuvette beach for some relaxation or recreation in the form of wind surfing, snorkeling, and waterskiing. A number of Mauritius’ islets are reached from Grand Baie too; these make for fun boat trips that usually include a good dose of mingling, music, and — when you reach an island — barbequing.chocolates after dinner!
GranD bassin famous for the Ganga Talao crater lake and the
gorgeous Hindu temples that sit on its edge, a trip to this secluded area of Mauritius is definitely worth making. The artistry of all the different shrines dedicated to such gods as Hanuman and Lakshmi are amazing to behold, while the flapping red prayer flags found all over the area add a beautiful and serene touch. exploring the labyrinth of pathways and stairs that surround the lake allows you to discover some breathtaking views and if you want to learn more about this sacred place signposts and guides are always on hand. A camera is a must for this journey!
in January, fly return to mauritius via Dubai, with Emirates starting from 1,245 JoD (tax inclusive).
foR THe BeACH BUMfoR THe PARTIeR foR THe SIGHT SeeR
location: Northdistrict: Rivière du Rempartmust also try: A trip to Île Plate by catamaran.
location: Interiordistrict: Savannemust also experience: A day at the Bois Chéri Tea Plantation.
location: Westdistrict: Black Rivermust also see: Casela Nature & Leirure Park for a mini safari on quads.
Surrounded by turquoise waters, coral reefs, white sand beaches, and immense green
mountains that reach up to cobalt blue skies, this is the tropical island of your dreams. Mauritius’ multiculturalism — its people seamlessly integrate African, Chinese, Indian, and French traditions, religions, and languages earning it the nickname “rainbow nation” — make it one of the most interesting and diverse places to visit. January means a Mauritian summer, so it’s the perfect time to take advantage of all that the island has to offer, whether that means trying out water sports, touring volcanic craters, visiting bustling markets, or lounging at an exclusive resort. If you need an excuse to escape the winter drear, here it is.
Globe-trotter
the Paradise islemauritius
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located in the indian ocean, the island of mauritius is one that, should you be so lucky to visit it, you’ll never forget
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airlinesair algeria, T’la Al Ali, (06) 565 0880, www.airalgerie.dzair arabia, Shmeisani, (06) 560 3666, www.airarabia.comair Bosna, Abdali, (06) 569 8128, www.bhairlines.baair canada, Shmeisani, (06) 463 0879, aircanada.comair france, Shmeisani, (06) 510 0777, www.airfrance.comair nas, Shmeisani, (06) 566 2375, www.flynas.comate Jordan aviation, 6th Circle, (06) 550 1760, www.jordanaviation.joBmi airline, Rabieh, (06) 554 8951, flybmi.com British airways, Sweifieh, (06) 582 8801, www.britishairways.comCathay Pacific Airways, Shmeisani, (06) 569 4060, www.cathaypacific.comdelta airlines, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 3661, www.delta.com emirates airlines, Wadi Saqra, (06) 461 5571, www.emirates.comethiopian airlines, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 568 8301, ethiopianairlines.com etihad airways, Shmeisani, (06) 468 0100, etihadairways.com gulf air, Abdali, (06) 465 3621, gulfair.com iraqi airways, Abdali, (06) 463 8600, www.iraqiairways.co.ukiran air, Shmeisani, (06) 463 0879, www.iranair.comKorean air, Shmeisani, (06) 569 5879, www.koreanair.com lufthansa, Shmeisani, (06) 520 0180, www.lufthansa.comQatar airways, Shmeisani, (06) 567 9444, www.qatarairways.comsaudi arabian airlines, Madina Munawara St., (06) 577 7766, www.saudiairlines.com turkish airlines, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 9112, www.turkishairlines.comroyal Jordanian, Shmeisani, (06) 520 2000, www.rj.com
Car rentals:alamo national rent a car, Ash Sharif Nasir Bin Jamil St.,Wadi Saqra, (06) 566 2683, www.national-me.comassaraya rent a car, Al Shareef Naser Bin Jameel St., (06) 568 4771, www.thrifty.com.joavis, Wadi Saqrah St., (06) 569 9420, www.avis.com.joBudget rent a car, Shmeisani, (06) 569 8131, www.budgetjordan.comdallah rent a car, Crowne Plaza, (06) 551 1112, www.dallahgroup.com.jodiplomat rent a car, Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 551 0427, www.diplomatrentacar.comeuropcar, Bristol Hotel, (06) 550 4031, www.europcar.jo hertz car rental, Bayader, (06) 581 2525, www.hertzjordan.comthrifty rent a car, King Abdullah Gardens, Wadi Saqra, (06) 568 4771, www.thrifty.com.jou-save, King Abdullah Gardens, Wadi Saqra, (06) 565 2207, www.sixt.jo
hotels: ammanabjar hotel, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 464 8883, abjarhotel.com.joambassador hotel, Abdul Hamid Sharif St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 5161amman cham palace hotel, Shmeisani St., (06) 565 9270, www.ammanchamhotel.comamman marriot hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607, www.marriott.comamman West hotel, Mahmoud Abidi
St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 7615, ammanwesthotel.comarabela hotel, Shmeisani, (06) 568 5140, arabelahotel.comarena space, Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 551 5550, arenaspacehotel.comal saleh hotel, Prince Mohammed St., Jabal Amman, (06) 463 9551, alsalehhotel.comBelle Vue hotel, 2nd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 6144, www.bellevue-hotels.comBest Western commodore hotel, Abed Al Hammed Sharaf St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 7185, commodore-jo.comBristol hotel, 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 3400, bristolamman.comcarlton hotel, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 4200, www.1stjordan.net/carlton/index.htmlcentury park hotel, Tunis St., Jabal Amman, (06) 568 0090, centurypark-hotel.comclermont hotel, Mecca St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 9159, www.clermont.com.jocomfort hotel suites, Ali Nasuh Al Tahir St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 6184, www.comforts.comcrown plaza amman, King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz St., 6th Circle, Um Uthaina, (06) 551 0001, www.amman.crowneplaza.comcrystal hotel, 16 Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, T’la Al Ali, (06) 569 2672, crystal.com.jodana plaza hotel, 6th Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 4455, danaplazahotel.comdays inn hotel, Omar Bin Abdul Aziz St., Al Rabia, (06) 551 9011, daysinn.com.jofarah hotel, Al Hussein Cinema St., Al Balad,
(06) 465 1443, farahhotel.com.joal farouq international
hotel apartments, Jordan University
St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 5565, www.alfarouq-group.netFour Seasons Amman, 5th Circle, Al-Kindi St., Jabal Amman,
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geneva hotel, Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th
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liwan hotel, Princess Taghreed Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 8125, theliwan.comocean hotel, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 7280, www.oceanhotelamman.comorchid hotel, Shmeisani, (06) 552 2111, orchidh.commarmara hotel, Mecca St., Al Rabiah, (06) 553 0480, marmarahotel.comle méridien amman, Queen Noor St., Shmeisani, (06) 569 6511, www.starwoodhotels.comal Qasr metropole hotel, Al Kharoub St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 9671, alqasrmetropole.comrama hotel, Abdallah Ghawsha, 7th Circle, (06) 581 6722, ramahotel-jo.comred rose hotel, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 2301, www.1stjordan.net/redroseretaj hotel, 180 Zahran St., 5th Circle, Um Uthaina, (06) 551 6688, retajhotel.comregency palace, Queen Alia St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 7000, www.theregencyhotel.comle royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000, www.leroyalamman.comrozana hotel suites, Airport Road, Sweifieh, (06) 586 3024, www.rozana.comsadeen amman hotel, Wasfi Al Tal St., Khalda, (06) 551 4733, sadeen.comsamira miss hotel, Wasfi Al Tal, (06) 560 2773, samiramisshotel.comsan rock hotel, 6th Circle, Um Uthaina, (06) 551 3800sheraton amman, Al Nabil Hotel & Towers, Al Urdon St., 5th Circle, (06) 593 4111, www.sheratonammanalnabil.comsorate hotel apartments, 6th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 585 8029, sorate.netal thuraya hotel, Al Bayrooni St., Shmeisani, (06) 567 7228, www.althurayahotel.comtoledo hotel, 37 Al Razi St., Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 465 7777, www.toledohotel.joturino hotel, One Main Square, Sweifieh, (06) 586 3944, turino-hotel.comal Waleed hotel, Ali Nasouh Al Taher St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 4475, rumhotels.comya hala hotel, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 2944, yahala-hotel.com
Dana reserVefeynan ecolodge, Dana Bio Reserve, (06) 464 5580, www.feynan.com
DeaD seadead sea spa hotel, Salt Land Village, Sweimeh, (05) 356 1000, jordandeadsea.comholiday inn resort, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (06) 349 5555, www.ichotelsgroup.comJordan Valley marriott resort & spa, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 3560400, www.
marriott.comKempinski hotel ishtar dead sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 8888, www.kempinski.commövenpick resort & spa, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 1111, www.moevenpick-hotels.com
aQabaaqaba gulf hotel, King Hussein St., (03) 201 6636, aqabagulf.comaquamarine Beach hotel, King Hussein Blvd, (03) 203 2636captain’s hotel, (03) 206 0710, captains.jocoral Bay hotel, Aqaba Southern Coastal Road, (03) 201 5555, coralbayaqaba.comcrystal international hotel, Cornish St., (03) 202 2001, crystal-international.comdoubletree by hilton, Al Hammamat Al Tunisyya St., (03) 209 3209, doubletree1.hilton.comgolden tulip aqaba, Al Saada St., (03) 205 1234, www.goldentulip.commovenpick resort & residence aqaba, King Hussein St., (03) 203 4020, www.moevenpick-hotels.comradisson Blu tala Bay resort, Tala Bay, South Beach, (03) 209 0777 www.radissonblu.comraed hotel suites, Al Sa'adeh St., (03) 201 8686, raedhotel.com
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Greenpeace initially set up a research program to help define what their Mediterranean Campaign should be about. Campaigners decided on four issues on which they could support their arguments and actions with documented facts: toxic pollution, destructive fisheries, the threat to wildlife habitats, and the potentially catastrophic presence of nuclear installations, weapons, and waste. Today, the Greenpeace Mediterranean Head Office is based in Istanbul and runs oceans and climate campaigns in the region.
How It Started
Greenpeace International’s
involvement in the Middle East began
in 1984
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Go’s Annisa Rochadiat speaks with Greenpeace Jordan, our country’s branch of the international eco-activists
HAve HIT JOrdANIAN SHOreSTHE RAINbOW WARRIORs
Across the Middle East and North Africa, the Arab Spring has redefined the meaning of political activism and catapulted the
concept of civic agency to unprecedented new levels of awareness and potency. Although most of the changes we’re seeing are in the political foray, the impacts has been so massively profound that it’s ventured into other realms, such as environmental activism.
Riding on this wave of opportunities, a group of four young friends with a shared love for nature and a deep concern for Jordan’s environmental sustainability decided it was time to step local green activism up a notch. They were looking to strengthen the environmental lobby within the Kingdom by fostering alliances between various stakeholders. Zeina Hakim and Omar Qubain, along with Rami Tabbaa and Hana Marar, submitted a proposal for global environmental campaigning group Greenpeace International to come support the burgeoning environmental movement in Jordan. And they had succeeded in getting their plea heard.
The anti-nuclear protest of late May last year was not only the country’s first anti-nuclear sit-in, but had also marked the first chapter of an activism alliance between Greenpeace and local environmental activists. Jordan’s own Greenpeace Volunteers Group — Greenpeace Jordan in short — was born. Greenpeace Jordan is part of a wider Greenpeace Mediterranean project to consider the prospects for future green activism and campaign work in the Middle East, an extension of the organization’s Arab World office in Beirut.
Represented by a group of around six core members, 35 dynamic volunteers, and a 1,000-strong online community, Greenpeace Jordan has so far been at the forefront of local anti-nuclear campaign — a critical response towards the government’s growing nuclear energy ambitions.
As part of the Kingdom’s energy diversification strategy; a strategy seeking to wean the country off of increasingly costly gas and fuel imports by 2020, the government has steadily looked at nuclear energy as a viable option. The plan was to establish a
1,000-megawatt nuclear facility north of Mafraq governorate — some 40km northeast of Amman. The first major wide-scale public anti-nuclear campaign followed in June that same year, where Greenpeace Jordan volunteers, supported also by the Greenpeace Arab World team staff, had joined forces with other local groups demonstrating in front of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Amman, staging a symbolic death of campaigners sporting gas masks and biohazard suits. Other peaceful protests followed suit, one of which had engaged the residents of Mafraq.
Greenpeace’s Arab World Project Communications Director Raefah Makki tells us the volunteers in Jordan have set an excellent example of environmental activism among youth groups across the Middle East. Greenpeace Jordan volunteers were able to steer the anti-nuclear movement and engage other local environmental groups in the process, thus not only putting Greenpeace on the map of the anti-nuclear movement in Jordan, but also reinforcing the organization’s philosophy on nuclear across international platforms as well.
Challenges in the environmental struggle always exist, Makki adds, however, Greenpeace with its volunteers are persistent
in going forward with the green movement. “We want to raise the voice louder and push for green and peaceful solutions with the support from the public and the civil society,” she said. Greenpeace Jordan welcomes anyone to join their ranks as eco-warriors and support the organization’s works in promoting environmentalism in the country and beyond.
Hand-in-hand with other concerned scientists,
environmentalists, and activists, Greenpeace
Jordan volunteers had joined arms with Mafraq
residents in bringing home the potential
dangers of the proposed reactor and raising a sense of urgency for
the government’s energy diversifying
plan to shift into viable energy-generating
alternatives: safe and clean renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind power, which Jordan has, but has yet
to tap into.
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New Think Theater is exactly as the name implies, a platform
for innovative thinking. With a firm resolve to grab opportunity by the horns, this initative treads the arduous but oh-so-worthy road to success through motivation, perseverance, and an attitude that screams, “there’s no where to go but up!”
Founded in 2009 through Al-Jude for Scientific Care by the admirable Mr. Maher Kaddoura — who is living proof that good does come out of every situation — New Think Theater is an organization created to “inform, inspire, entertain, and network people to improve the way we live and work.” And what better way to do that than to give people who live by such mantra, who are innovators in their fields, and living examples of thinking outside the box, the opportunity to “perform” onstage through motivational speeches and inspirational performances as seen last December, during the 6th New Think Theater event.
With over 1500 attendees from all over the Kingdom, dedicated to a better future and achieved success, the event included something for everyone. From a dabkeh by deaf and mute dancers proving that hearing loss could not hinder their creative ability, to a display of the adventurous spirit of a motorcycle enthusiast who believes that “people only fail when they give up,” the event is a theatrical dialogue sure to foster inhibited desires to follow your passion and not look back.
As an obsessed follower of TED (a nonprofit dedicated to “Ideas Worth Spreading”), I feel a spark of pride to witness that there are those among our own community, who’ve followed in the footsteps of knowledge sharing. Those who’ve taken that extra step to arouse productivity, creativity, and care to inspire the soul, proving, as Mr. Kaddoura himself eloquently put it, “that daydreaming matched with planning, teamwork, action, and follow up, works.”
Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal sheds the spotlight on Jordan’s latest theatrical initiative, New Think Theater, that’s
inspiring actionable ideas and an outside-the-box spirit
A collective video archive of past talks
can be seen on the New Think Theater Website showcasing the many Jordanians who are
doing amazing things, from overcoming cancer,
to climbing Everest, to taking a journey
through the Brain, or understanding how
to be happy on a zero budget. Log on now to
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If you have a story to share or would like to support performers in more ways than one, become a sponsor or performer yourself via the New Think Theater Website. If you are more of a back-seat kind of person, keep up-to-date via New Think Theaters’ Facebook, Twitter, and other online presences to attend upcoming events for a much-needed dose of brilliance.
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tackling what’s going on in the world and in Jordan.
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I lived in Jordan for 12 years and I have to say that the most refreshing thing for me was “Laymoon ma3 na3na3” (lemonade with mint). After going away for college, it was definitely one of the things I missed the most. Now that I’m back home for winter break, one of the first things on my list to do was to enjoy a nice refreshing glass of Laymoon ma na3na3 accompanied by good conversation.
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chArities And ngosArab Women’s Organization of Jordan, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 565 0644Business & Professional Woman-Amman, Ibn Asaker St., 4th Circle, (06) 566 3013, www.bpwa-amman.orgAbdel 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/JordanHamzetWasel, (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.joJordan Environment Society, Shmesani, (06) 569 9844, www.jes.org.joJordan Institute Of Diplomacy, Suleiman Al Hadidi St., Sweifieh, (06) 593 4400Jordan National Red Crescent Society, As Saada, Madaba (06) 477 3141, www.jordanredcrescent.orgJordan River Foundation, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 593 3211, www.jordanriver.joJordan 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.orgKing Abdullah II Fund For Development, Petra University, Queen Alia Airport Road (06) 582 2820, www.kafd.joKing Hussein Cancer Foundation, Saad Bin Abi Waqqas St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 4960, www.khcc.joKing Hussein Foundation, Fares Al Khoury St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 6056, www.kinghuseeinfoundation.org Mabarrat Um Al Hussein (MUF), North Marka, (06) 489 2680MIZAN, 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.joRoyal Scientific Society, Al Jubaiha, (06) 534 4701, www.interacademies.netRoyal Society for the Conservation of Nature, (06) 533 7931, www.rscn.org.joSave the Children Foundation, Princess Basma Center for Social Development, Jabal Al-Nuzha, (06) 567 0241, www.savethechildren.netUnited 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.orgUSAID, American Embassy, Abdoun, (06) 590 6117, jordan.usaid.gov
clAssesArtBandak Art, 7th Circle, Wadi Al Seer, (06) 582 4952Darat Al Funun, Nimer bin Adwan St, Downtown, (06) 464 3251, www.daratalfunun.orgOrfali Art Center, Kufi St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 0603, www.orfali.net
cooKingCrafty Cooks, Nakho Building, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 7103Noodasia, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun (06) 5936999
MusicDo Re Mi Music, Jabal Hussein, (06) 568 2562
Freddy for Music, Abdoun Gardens, Abdoun, (06) 592 0085, www.freddyformusic.comGhassan Al-Hejjawi Music Center, Tla' Al-Ali, (06) 553 1458IPlay Music Center, Al Husseini Complex, Paris St., Sweifieh, (06) 586 8676, www.iplaymc.joLife Melody for Music Classes, Jaber Complex, Mecca St., (06) 581 7405, www.lifemelody.netZiad Alawsi, (0) 79 618 7292, www.alawsi.com
ModelingModelicious Management, Building No. 6 Khawarizmi St., Gardens, (06) 562 0849, www.modelicious.com.jo
colleges & universitiesAl Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma’an, (03) 217 9000, ahu.edu.joArab Open University, Tariq Khalid Bani Mujahid St., Tabarboor, (06) 5630630, www.aou.edu.joGerman Jordanian University, Al Jubeiha, (06) 530 0666, www.gj.edu.joJordanian 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.joPetra University, Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 579 9555, www.uop.edu.joPrincess Sumaya Univeristy, Al Jubeiha, (06) 535 9967, www.psut.edu.joAl Quds College, Airport Road, (06) 579 9020, www.quds.edu.joTala Abu Ghazaleh College, Mecca St., (06) 550 9222, www.tagcb.edu.joYarmouk University, Irbid, (02) 721 1111, www.yu.edu.jo
lAnguAge centersAmerican Language Center, University St., (06) 552 3901, www.alc.edu.joAMIDEAST Jordan, Nuh Al-Rumi St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 0930, www.amideast.orgBell 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
nurseriesGrowing and Knowing Preschool, Al Dahran St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 5919, www.growingnknowingpreschool.comIman Early Learning Center, Sweifieh, (06) 592 5945Jumpstart Preschool, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 0234Little Academy, Al Ifthikhar St., Abdoun, (06) 585 8282, www.tlacademy.com
reAl estAtesAbdoun Real Estate, 10 Fawzi Qaweqji St. Mouhtaseb Complex, Abdoun, (06) 592 0605, www.abdoun.com.joAbu Jodum, Shmeisani, (06) 566 0701, www.abujodum.comMawared, Nabulsi St., Al Abdali, (06) 566 5825, www.mawared.joSaraya, Al-Koufeh St., Um Uthaina, (06) 550 5444, www.sarayaholdings.comTaameer Jordan, Sweifieh, (06) 588 5558, www.taameer.joTala Bay, Al Ameer Shaker Bin Zeid St., Shmeisani, (06) 565 5700, www.talabay.joTamleek, 4th Circle, (06) 461 7851, www.tamleek.jo
schoolsAmerican Community School, Dahiat Al-Amir Rashid, (06) 581 3944, www.acsamman.edu.joAmman Baccalaureate School, Al Hijaz St., Dabouq, (06) 541 1191, www.abs.edu.jo Amman Int. School, King Abdullah Ii St., Al Rawabi, (06) 551 6931Al Feker Al Tarbawi Secondary School For Girls, Al Shora St., Al Helal, (06) 438 3877
International Academy, Sa'ad Khair Street, King Hussein Parks, (06) 550 2055, www.iaa.edu.joInternational Center for Montessori Education, (06) 556 1464, www.montessori-icme.comInternational Community School, Naour, (06) 479 0666, www.ics-amman.edu.joThe International School Of Choueifat, Airport Road, (06) 429 1133, www.iscamman-sabis.netAl Ittihad Secondary School For Girls, Waqed Bin Abdullah St., Qotnah, (06) 516 7990 Modern American School, Swefieh, (06) 586 2779, www.modernamericanschool.comModern Arab Academy School, Sharhabil Bin Hasaneh St., Al Jern, (06) 566 0091 Modern Educational Academic School, Moh'd Ali Al Ja'bari St., Al Rawabi, (06) 586 5620 Sheikh Al Shuhada Omar Al Mukhtar School, Al Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., Al Tela Al shamali, (06) 552 2495
sPeciAlized institutionsAviation Technological Academy, Sulayman Al Dukkar St., Khalda, (06) 535 0911Ayla Aviation Academy, King Hussein International Airport, Aqaba, (03) 206 4777, www.aylaaviation.comJordan Academy of Music, off Ubadah Bin Al Samet St., Shmesani, (06) 560 4172, www.jam.edu.joMideast Aviation Academy, Marka Airport,
(06) 487 5152, www.maa.joRed Sea Institute of Cinematic
Arts, Al Rashed St., Aqaba, (03) 201 6201, www.rsica.edu.joRoyal Academy of Culinary Arts, King Abdullah II St., Dabouq, (06) 541 2682, www.raca-lesroches.edu.joRoyal Film Commission, 5 Omar Bin Al Khattab St., 1st
Circle, Jabal Amman. (06) 464 2266, www.rfc.jo
SAE Institute, off of Queen Alia Airport Highway, (06) 579 9071,
www.saejordan.com
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Cool new releases from the 3DS to the iPhone
I t’s been three years since the release of the last Final
Fantasy and committed fans have been waiting with bated breath for Kotaku to reveal what new adventures it’s been cooking up in Tokyo. Lightning, the female protagonist of the previous game, takes the forefront again, and she is on a quest to rid the city of New Bodhum of vile monsters.Reason to go play it: Famitsu Magazine put this game down as the year’s most anticipated!
Platform: xbox 360, Ps3Developer: Hijinx studios
genre: AdventureRelease Date: 24 Jan.
It’s hard to deny that Silent Hill is the scariest thing paired with a controller.
Now Silent Hill 2 and 3 have been remastered in horrific HD.
Reason to go play it: spook yourself silly and turn your
daydreams into nightmares!
Platform: Xbox 360, Ps3Developer: square Enix genre: RPG Release Date: 31 Jan.
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INFINITY BLADE II Platform: iPhoneDeveloper: BeatshapersGenre: ActionRelease Date: Jan. 2012This physics-based game has you attacking galactic parasites with your “drone” with one move. Patience is the key to conquering and moving through the levels.Reason to go play it: The minimalist design makes this a visually stunning game, too.
SAKURA SAMURAI: ART OF THE SWORDPlatform: Nintendo 3DsDeveloper: Nintendo Genre: : ActionRelease Date: 31 Jan.This handheld hit chronicles the myth and the magic of the samurai. You play a young warrior on a perilous journey to save a princess. Reason to go play it: The touchscreen and 3D make the moves of a samurai more interactive.
DARKSTALKERS: THE NIGHT WARRIORSPlatform: PsPDeveloper: CapcomGenre: FightingRelease Date: Jan. 2012 Dark and sinister creatures lurk in the shadows, just waiting to pick a fight. You take them on in this fun pick-up-and-play 2D fighter. Reason to go play it: : Finally put the debate of whether a werewolf can beat a zombie to rest.
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to coMe These are just some of
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released in 2012
Grand Theft Auto VThis follow up to the successful GTA IV will be set in Los santos, a city based on LA. Need we say more?Expected release: TBA 2012
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D on 3DSA portable version of arguably the best game in the Metal Gear Solid cult series.Expected release: February 2012
Minecraft (Xbox 360) The popular Java game for PCs is coming exclusively to the xbox much to the delight of building enthusiastsExpected release: Q2 2012
BioShock Infinite (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) This first-person shooter isn’t a sequel to the previous BioShocks, but a stand-alone game.Expected release: TBA 2012
Platform: xbox 360, Ps3Developer: Project soul
genre: FightingRelease Date: 31 Jan.
Unlike most fighting games, SoulCalibur has earned the reputation of pairing challenging hand-to-hand battles with a solid backstory. Fight
until you can fight no more.Reason to go play it:
This game includes guest character Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the
Assassin’s Creed trilogy.
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Adult:LunaTicS DAvE BARRy & ALAN ZWEIBEL PuTNAM ADuLTRelease Date: 10 Jan.
Authored by two award winning comedians, Lunatics promises to leave just about any
reader in side-splitting laughter. The novel has two main characters, each with his own ridiculous problems, and their meeting sets into motion a hilarious turn of events that has them on the run from just about everyone. Think of the chapters as individual sitcom episodes, tied together by solid, relatable characters.
Too often, young adult authors take their audience for granted, writing watered
down plots for coming-of-age narratives, and there seems to be a huge gap between what adolescents face these days and the trivial trials of the characters in so many books. John Green clearly recognizes this, and in The Fault in Our Stars, he tackles it head on. This real, raw novel tells the story a teenage girl with terminal cancer.
the flight of geMMA hArdy Margot Livesey HarperRelease Date: 24 Jan. Jane Eyre was set in the mid-1800s, but its story of growing up, overcoming obstacles, and finding true love is timeless. Livesey has rewritten Brontë’s classic story with modern characters in a more recent time. This is not to say that Gemma Hardy is not original. While staying true and reverent to the original, Livesey often takes license to veer far from Jane Eyre, making hers a novel that is exciting to both lovers of Brontë’s work and those simply looking for a great read.Reason to go read it: This novel offers readers an easy introduction to the genre of gothic literature. Before you know it, you’ll be halfway through Frankenstein.
A grown uP Kind of Pretty JoSHiLYn JackSon Grand Central Release Date: 25 Jan. Following the effective
storytelling technique in works like The Joy Luck Club and Steel Magnolias, Jackson’s newest novel depicts three generations of women in the American south. Each is unique in her strengths, struggles, and experiences, but they are bound inseparably together by the ties of family. A young woman is yearning to be older, while her mother and grandmother are wishing for the vibrancy of youth. What they discover together are the joys and challenges of gaining wisdom from others.Reason to go read it: This book doubles as an insightful anthropology into the rich culture of the post-antebellum south.
the oPerAtors Michael Hastings PenguinRelease Date: 25 Jan. Look for a military
novel or autobiography in any bookstore, and what you’ll find is a lot on the United states. It’s a poor representation of the truth — that well-equipped, highly trained solders from all over the world put their lives on the line daily. In his memoirs, Hastings candidly shares with the reader his experiences as a member of Britain’s elite 14 Company, and he does so with transparent honesty. This is a must-read for any military buff. Reason to go read it: Even though Hastings alters some events for security purposes, you’ll feel like a covert operative yourself, reading about happenings that have never before been disclosed.
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legendary Ukrainian sci-fi duo, marry age-old fantasy with a modern context in The Burned Tower, which was written in 1999 and has just been translated from russian.
A truck driver discovers a lonesome hitchhiker on a normally abandoned road, but what
he’s agreeing to is much more than a simple lift. He unknowingly welcomes an ancient curse upon his head. Reason to go read it: This book is absolutely free on Kindle!
THE BURNED TOWER SerGeY & Marina DYacHenko Tor BooksRelease Date: 24 Jan.
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G The Essence of Happiness: A Guidebook for LivingHH the Dalai LamaNot a new book, but still a great one, especially to start the year off fresh and full of hope! His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives great, simple advice and tales on how to live happily each and every day.Available at Virgin Megastore (City Mall, King Abdullah II St.)
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Go’s choice books for this monthWords by: Brandon Barron
young Adult: THe fauLT in our STarS JOHN GREEN DuTTON JuvENILERelease Date: 10 Jan.
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leONArd COHeNolD iDeASColumbia ReCoRds At 77 years old, Cohen is a successful
poet, novelist, and songwriter who’s been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Song Writers Hall of Fame — you’d think that would be enough for most people. Not for this legend! He just completed a world tour which kicked off in Croatia and, as well as being a massive sell-out, all 16 of his albums re-entered the Croatian charts at the same time along with his poetry and written works being published in all major media. Having just completed that tour, time for a rest surely? Not so. “Old Ideas” maybe the title, but the songs are all new.Release Date: 30 Jan.Reason to go listen to it: Because you’re hearing the words and music of a true living legend.
THe BIg PINkFuTuRe ThiS4ad robbie Furze and milo Cordell make up
this British electro rock band. Their debut album “A Brief History of Love” saw five singles released and, prior to it even being available, they’d already won NME’s “Best New Act.” A respectable start, but sophomore albums are known to be a challenge with high expectations. robbie already regrets saying that his plans were for a totally different direction because, quite honestly, this isn’t that. But, having said that, this album is as good, if not better, than the first. “Hit The Ground (superman)” is catchy, confident, assured, and easy to take an instant liking to.Release Date: 17 Jan.Reason to go listen: Because this band is a total pleasure to listen to.
CD ReleasesGo’s music savant, greg Dukeson, gives us the lowdown — from indie to hip-hop to rock — on the hot new albums out this month
kId CUdI x dOT dA geNIUSW Z R DG.o.o.d./uNiveRsal moTowN This isn’t the first time that these two
have worked together — in fact they’re old friends. Dot produced some of Cudi’s earliest works including his demos. One famous collaboration we all know, “Day n Night,” is an example of what happens when they hang together. kid Cudi decided he wanted a new sound and a reinvention. Having been interested in building guitar riffs in his sound, he was inspired by Black sabbath. “Perfect Is The World” will be the first single followed by “rocket.”Release Date: 30 Jan.Reason to go listen to it: Because kid Cudi x Dot Da Genius + Black sabbath will definitely be worth checking out!
lANA del reYboRn 2 DiePolydoR With a deep soulful voice and Hollywood looks, Elizabeth
Grant changed her name to Lana Del rey, calls herself a “gangsta’ Nancy sinatra,” and lists her inspirations as kurt Cobain and Bruce springsteen. The title track from the album definitely has a springsteen-esque feel with similarities in tempo and delivery to “streets of Philadelphia.” The track from this album that’s drawn most attention though is “Video Games,” which has featured on Gossip Girl and a reality show in England. Lana’s proven amazing live too — her live show in London sold out within 30 minutes of tickets being made available! Enough said?Release Date: 23 Jan.Reason to go listen to it: Because she’s come up through the music scene without the help of a talent show and is simply awesome.
NAdA SUrF The STARS...baRsuk ReCoRds Nada surf take their name from where
their music takes you: “nada” meaning “nothing” and surf, well, to “surf on nothing.” Their seventh studio album, The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy, attempts to encapsulate the band’s live sound. The album’s lead single, “When I Was Young,” is beautifully melodic and haunting, plus the lyrics rock! Nada surf’s vocalist, matthew Caws, admitted, “We play fast and hard live, but we’d play so carefully in the studio. [Here] we made a decision to preserve what it felt like in the practice room.” Release Date: 24 Jan.Reason to go listen to it: Because there’s nothing like live music.
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Only by the Night
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This is what happens when Cameron Crowe and Pearl Jam team up. The PJ20 tour, which this rockumentary documents, saw some stunning guest appearances (as if Pearl Jam needed them) including, Queens of The stone Age, Liam Finn, and The strokes. As the title suggests, this tour celebrated 20 years together and most fans will agree, they are as good today than they ever were.
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Go: How did it all begin?arab mCs: We started about 15 years ago, by rapping, creating new sounds, and coming up with a few songs. Together we’ve got a unique sound because MC Jay is a lyrical master, who raps with such speed, while Bv Dark an incredible rapper, who can actually sing too. These elements — the combination of rap with rock and the introduction of melodies and sung choruses — are what’s going to make us stand out.
Go: Why “arab” mCs?amC: We like to think we represent the Arab world. We want a united region, because that would make us unstoppable. Our ideal would be for there to be no boundaries between our countries, and for everyone to live in peace. Thus we didn’t choose to say we represent one specific country; we speak for all Arabs, about all of the problems in our region.
Go: emad alaeddin recently signed on as your producer. How did that happen?amC: We met Emad at the Black Iris Festival 2011. We actually played the
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AMC: We each write our own lyrics for each of
our parts. Previously, we would take beats from the internet and use
them to rap along to. but then we decided to be
more original and create our own singles, so at
that point we paid some producers to come up
with some beats for us. but then we met emad alaeddin and the magic began and together we started making music
unlike any other.
GO: how do you guys coMPose your songs?
beyoncé Formerly with: Destiny’s Child
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set before him and our performance made a real impact on him. He’s a rocker at heart and not really big into rap or hip-hop, but he was convinced by our talent after seeing how we affected the audience. Eventually we collaborated on some tracks together, which you can hear on Emad’s album, The Magic. And now he’s helping to produce our debut album!
Go: Tell us about the album.amC: It’s called Echoes from the Street and it’ll be released at the end of January. The album delivers a message of what’s going on in the world. As representatives of the youth, we’re talking about the situations that are making us angry and depressed, and the unfortunate living conditions we find ourselves in. We’re also trying to deliver messages to those young people who don’t listen to the news, to hopefully open their eyes a little.
Go: What can we expect in 2012?amC: An album, music videos, and a regional tour. And then we’re headed to Europe as well!
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2012 sees’ the 35th anniversary of Elvis’ death. The original Elvis Country was seen as a massive comeback
when it was release in 1968 and saw him reinvent some already amazing songs. One of those songs, “I Was Born About 10,000 Years Ago,” never made the original collection, but — along with tracks including Willie Nelson’s, “Funny How Time slips Away” and Eddie Arnolds’, “I really Don’t Want To know” — was considered to be one of Elvis Presley’s greatest ever performances.
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TV seRiesIf 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 ancIent aLIenS: SeaSon tHreeJuStIfIed: tHe compLete Second SeaSon BoardwaLk empIreStudio: The History ChannelRelease Date: 24 Jan.Reason to go get it: After watching episodes of this show, which delves into accounts of ET encounters in the past, you might just believe that the Pyramids were built by martians.
Studio: sonyRelease Date: 3 Jan.Reason to go get it: Crazy times call for crazy solutions, and cowboy hat-wearing deputy Us marshall raylan Givens is never short of crazy solutions.
Studio: HBO studiosRelease Date: 10 Jan.Reason to go get it: Finally, steve Buscemi has been given the role he deserves! Travel with him back to a time when the Jersey shore was less “spray-on tan” and more “dog-eat-dog.”
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The lAST lionS Director: Derech Joubert Cast: Jeremy IronsRelease Date: 3 Jan.Genre: Documentary MPAA Rating: PG
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moneybAllDirector: Bennett miller Cast: Brad Pitt, Philip seymour Hoffman, Jonah HillRelease Date: 10 Jan.Genre: DramaMPAA Rating: PG-13
WhAT’S youR numbeR?Director: mark mylodCast: Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari GraynorRelease Date: 10 Jan.Genre: Comedy/romanceMPAA Rating: r
DRiVeDirector: Nicolas Winding refn Cast: ryan Gosling, Carey mulligan, Bryan CranstonRelease Date: 31 Jan.Genre: : ThrillerMPAA Rating: r
Brad Pitt depicts Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics, the poorest team in major League Baseball, where money buys wins. With the help of an unorthodox economist (Hill) and the A’s reluctant head coach (Hoffman), Beane attempts the impossible: changing the way baseball works from the inside. In the meantime, Beane has to face the failures of his past and grapple with the fact that his daughter is growing up. The disc(s) will include: “Billy Beane: re-Inventing the Game,” “Brad Loses It” blooper reel, and an interactive explanation of the Moneyball system.
Ally (Faris) has been let down in far too many relationships to believe in true love. But one day she runs into one of her exes and sees in him what she thinks is a changed heart. still skeptical, Ally decides to investigate her ex’s exes, to see if any of them have anything good to say about him. When she finds it difficult to track them down, she calls on her neighbor, Colin (Evans), to help her out. Guess who she falls in love with...The disc(s) will include: An extended cut of the movie, extended flashback dates and deleted scenes, and a gag reel.
Lions might be perched at the top of the food chain, but The Last Lions shows that they are far from a life of carelessness. This documentary follows a small family of lions, led by their mother, ma di Tai, as they fight for themselves and one another on remote Duba Island. Perils include (but aren’t limited to) ravenous crocodiles, ruthless buffalo, and the evil cub-killing lioness, silver Eye. National Geographic’s documentary expertise is at its best in this film.The disc(s) will include: A behind the scenes featurette and interviews with African wildlife conservationists.
ryan Gosling stars as a stunt driver for Hollywood’s greatest action films who also dabbles in organized crime. When he falls in love with his neighbor Irene (mulligan) he opens himself up to a world of pain in the form of her husband, an imprisoned crime boss. soon, Driver finds himself getting more heat than the character he portrays in his stunts, and he has to make quick decisions to stay alive and protect Irene.The disc(s) will include: “Drive Without A Driver: Interview With Nicolas Winding refn,” and “Under the Hood,” a behind the scenes look at the cars in the film.
January sTArTING FrEsH FLICks
Words by: Brandon Barron
JERRY MAGUIRE Director: Cameron Crowe Cast: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr.,When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is fired for it, he puts his new philosophy to the test.Why? Because who can forget that hilarious, “Who’s coming with me?!” scene?
JULIE & JULIADirector: Nora Ephron Cast: Amy Adams, meryl streep Julia Child and Julie Powell find their lives intertwined, though separated by time and space. Why? reinventing classic French cuisine by making it more accessible is one thing, bringing it into the digital age via a blog is another!
SWINGERSDirector: Doug LimanCast: Vince Vaugn, Jon Favreaumike moved out to LA from NYC, his girlfriend left him, and he’s not doing so good. His pal tries to get him back into the social scene and forget about his 6-year relationship.Why? “You’re money baby and you don’t even know it!”
THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIREDirector: susanne Bier Cast: Halle Berry, Benicio Del ToroA widow invites her husband’s troubled friend to live with her and her kids. As he turns his life around, he helps the family cope with their loss.Why? Grief and addiction are terrible things to get over, but this movie shows with heart and courage, you can start anew.
Go: What made you decide on becoming a documentary filmmaker?Dalia Al Kury: After graduating from university I started working in international development, but then realized I wasn’t finding my creative self. I felt documentary making was the best way to merge my passion about development, society, and art. It was the natural path for me.
Go: What other aspect made you the filmmaker you are today? DK: I have a real interest in finding a truthful moment. There is this magical moment in documentary filmmaking that unveils after you have shot 20 hours of film. You then place that truth in a few minutes of film. Having that truth on tape, and to be able to share it with people, is what grants me a sense of achievement.
Go: Is there a possibility of not finding that moment of truth after shooting for 20 hours? DK: It takes time to find it, but it is there. Sometime it’s not as dramatic as people think. Truth is very subtle and takes on many forms. It can be funny, too. The most difficult truth to find was when I was shooting Amman: East vs. West because it was a controversial topic. It was difficult to unveil class distinction and point the finger at someone and say he/she practices class distinction. Truth assumed the form of humor. It’s why I have to have humor in all my movies because truth is harsh. If you are a documentary filmmaker and you don’t want to make a boring film you have to find the humor in truth.
Go: So do you believe that harshness is bad for a documentary film? DK: Absolutely! That is what’s destroying documentary films. The reason documentaries aren’t as popular as they should be is because filmmakers are so interested in the harshness of
truth. They’re constantly falling in the trap of truth being more important than entertainment. Give me the harsh truth, but entertain me too! Go: What was your first documentary?DK: My first documentary was, Like Most Of Us Nayef Has A Mobile. It was the story of a Bedouin shepherd, who herded sheep in Abdoun. I am very much interested in the hybrid identity of Ammanites; I try to see how everyone is living in Jordan, a country full of contradictions.
Go: What films did you most enjoy working on?DK: You can say my favorite three are: Caution! Comment Ahead; Smile you are in South Lebanon, because it was about my own family and reflected my own truth; and Banat Bab Allah.
Go: Setting up a shot for an interview: is it thought out or something you do on the fly?DK: It is not on the fly. When I interviewed director Mohy El Dein Qandoura for To Be Adiga his house was quite cinematographic. Wherever I’ve set up the camera I had a great shot. There are houses, however, with nothing but white walls. You have to find a good angle. When I started out I didn’t care much about the angle, but now it is different.
Go: What would you tell individuals who aspire to be documentary filmmakers? DK: You don’t have to buy equipment, just rent them. Undergo basic courses in filmmaking, at places like the RFC, and then start making films and keep on making them; it’s a trial and error process. But the most important thing, which is also the hardest, is to find your inner voice. It is not the camera, the editing, or the funding, but it is finding the story and finding the way to tell that story in an interesting way.
Dalia Al Kury
Dalia al Kury’s Filmography To Be Adiga (2010)
Amman: East Vs West (2009)Banat Bab Allah (2009)
Smile! You are in South Lebanon (2008)Our Kuffiyyah in London (2007)
A Recycled Love Story (2007)Beautiful Boy (2007)
The Kiss: Suspended (2007)Arabizi 101 (2006)
Caution! Comment Ahead (2006)Like Most Of Us Nayef Has A Mobile
(2004)Made in China (2004)
Arab Terrorist Management Camp (2004)
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Last month, documentary filmmaker Dalia Al Kury screened her latest film, To Be Adiga, produced by Al Jazeera. Go’s Mike V. Derderian sat with her for a few questions
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sunDAy 06:00 - 10:00The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath06:30 - 06:45,The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45Yes/No Game09:15 - 0930The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00The Driveback with Zein Hannoun16:00Hot 4 @ 4
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sunDAy06:00 - 10:00Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali09:0090s at 9
monDAy06:00 - 10:00Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali09:0090s at 9
tuEsDAy06:00 - 10:00Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali09:0090s at 9
wEDnEsDAy06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali09:0090s at 9
thursDAy06:00 - 10:00Sunny Morning Show with Hanna Ali09:0090s at 920:00 - 00:00The Sunny Feel Good Party
FriDAy10:00 - 13:00The Lazy Friday Show20:00 - 00:00The Sunny Feel Good Party
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suNDay08:00 - 11:00 Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson14:00 - 16:00 Benzine with Sasha Rabadi
monDAy08:00 - 11:00Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson14:00 - 16:00Benzine with Sasha Rabadi
tuEsDAy08:00 - 11:00Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson14:00 - 16:00Benzine with Sasha Rabadi
wEDnEsDAy08:00 - 11:00 Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson14:00 - 16:00Benzine with Sasha Rabadi
thursDAy08:00 - 11:00 Scrambled Greg with Greg Dukeson14:00 - 16:00Benzine with Sasha Rabadi
FriDAy16:00 - 19:30American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest22:00 - 00:00B Line with DJ Yaz
sAturDAy11:00 - 14:30American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest (repeat)
monDAy 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 06:30 - 06:45,The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45Yes/No Game09:15 - 0930The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00The Driveback with Zein Hannoun16:00Hot 4 @ 4
tuEsDAy 06:00 - 10:00The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath06:30 - 06:45,The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45Yes/No Game09:15 - 0930The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00The Driveback with Zein Hannoun16:00Hot 4 @ 4
wEDnEsDAy 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath06:30 - 06:45,The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45Yes/No Game09:15 - 0930The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00The Driveback with Zein Hannoun16:00Hot 4 @ 4
thursDAy06:00 - 10:00The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath06:30 - 06:45,The Movie Quiz 06:55, 7:45, 09:45Yes/No Game09:15 - 0930The Movie Quiz 10:00 - 15:00Daytime Hours Hit Music 15:00 - 19:00The Driveback with Zein Hannoun16:00Hot 4 @ 421:00 - 00:00Nonstop Play with DJ Flava
FriDAy19:00 - 21:00Top 20 with Lee McGrath21:00 - 00:00 Nonstop Play with DJ Flava
sunDAy06:00 - 07:00Non Stop07:00 - 10:00Nic Foster10:00 - 14:00Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine14:00 - 15:00Golden Hour15:00 - 19:00Jean-Paul Hansford19:00 - 20:00Golden Hour20:00 - 22:00Classic Rock with Jean-Paul Hansford22:00 - 01:00Mood After Dark01:00 - 02:00Non Stop
monDAy06:00 - 07:00Non Stop07:00 - 10:00Nic Foster10:00 - 14:00 Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine14:00 - 15:00Golden Hour15:00 - 19:00Jean-Paul Hansford19:00 - 20:00 Golden Hour20:00 - 22:00 Nostalgia with Nic Foster22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop
tuEsDAy06:00 - 07:00Non Stop07:00 - 10:00Nic Foster10:00 - 14:00Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine
sunDAy07:00 - 11:00 Rob Stevens11:00 - 15:00 Callie15:00 - 19:00Scott Phillips19:00 - 20:00The Mix with DJ Godfather22:00 - 00:00Triple Dee with David Dunne & Andy Daniels
monDAy07:00 - 11:00Rob Stevens11:00 - 15:00Callie15:00 - 19:00Scott Phillips19:00 - 20:00The Mix with DJ Godfather22:00 - 00:00Global Dance Sessions with Brian Cheetam
tuEsDAy07:00 - 11:00Rob Stevens11:00 - 15:00Callie15:00 - 19:00Scott Phillips19:00 - 20:00The Mix with DJ Godfather22:00 - 00:00Rock N’ Jordan00:00 - 02:00The Core with DJ Shukx
wEDnEsDAy07:00 - 11:00Rob Stevens11:00 - 15:00Callie15:00 - 19:00Scott Phillips19:00 - 20:00The Mix with DJ Godfather22:00 - 00:00Urban Beats with DJ Sotusura
thursDAy07:00 - 11:00Rob Stevens11:00 - 15:00Callie15:00 - 19:00Scott Phillips19:00 - 21:00Weekend Warmup21:00 - 22:00The Dorm Sessions with DJ Fuzz22:00 - 00:00A State of Trance with Armin van Buuren00:00 - 02:00 Anjuna Beats World Wide
14:00 - 15:00Golden Hour15:00 - 19:00Jean-Paul Hansford19:00 - 20:00Golden Hour20:00 - 22:00Simply 70s with Jean-Paul Hansford22:00 - 01:00Mood After Dark01:00 - 02:00Non Stop
wEDnEsDAy06:00 - 07:00Non Stop07:00 - 10:00Nic Foster10:00 - 14:00Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine14:00 - 15:00Golden Hour15:00 - 19:00Jean-Paul Hansford19:00 - 20:00Golden Hour20:00 - 22:00Totally 80s with Gary King22:00 - 01:00Mood After Dark01:00 - 02:00Non Stop
thursDAy06:00 - 07:00Non Stop07:00 - 10:00Nic Foster10:00 - 14:00Lee Moulsdale with the Time Machine14:00 - 15:00Golden Hour15:00 - 19:00Jean-Paul Hansford19:00 - 20:00Golden Hour20:00 - 22:00Disco with Lee Moulsdale22:00 - 01:00Non Stop Party, including Godfather’s Retro Mix01:00 - 02:00Non Stop
FriDAy06:00 - 14:00Non Stop14:00 - 18:00Tiiu Shelley18:00 - 22:00Guilty Pleasures with Jean-Paul Hansford22:00 - 01:00Mood After Dark01:00 - 02:00Non Stop
sAturDAy06:00 - 14:00Non Stop14:00 - 18:00Tiiu Shelley18:00 - 22:00Soul on Saturday with Nic Foster22:00 - 01:00Mood After Dark01:00 - 02:00Non Stop
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19:00 - 21:00The Weekend Warm-Up Mix with DJ Exoda21:00 - 00:00The Fix with DJ BeeBee00:00 - 02:00VONYC Sessions with Paul van Dyk
FriDAy20:00 - 00:00The Juice with Hasan H00:00 - 01:00Corsten's Countdown with Ferry Corsten
sAturDAy19:00 - 22:00 Rock Out with Ibrahim
FriDAy12:00 - 18:00 Scott Phillips18:00 - 21:00 Godfather’s Mix reloaded21:00 - 23:00 Trance Around the World23:00 - 01:00 Global DJ Broadcast with Marcus Schultz01:00 - 04:00 Late Night Show with DJ Moh
sAturDAy12:00 - 18:00Callie22:00 - 00:00Smooth Grooves
sunDAy06:30 - 10:30The Breakfast Espresso with Luma10:30 - 16:00100 SPIN Hits in a Row16:00 - 19:00The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim19:00 - 21:00The Hot 30 with Luma
monDAy06:30 - 10:30The Breakfast Espresso with Luma10:30 - 16:00100 SPIN Hits in a Row16:00 - 19:00The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim19:00 - 21:00The Hot 30 with Luma22:00 - 02:00The Juice with Hasan H
tuEsDAy06:30 - 10:30The Breakfast Espresso with Luma10:30 - 16:00100 SPIN Hits in a Row16:00 - 19:00The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim19:00 - 21:00The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 01:00The Rock Out with Ibrahim
wEDnEsDAy06:30 - 10:30The Breakfast Espresso with Luma10:30 - 16:00100 SPIN Hits in a Row16:00 - 19:00The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim19:00 - 21:00The Hot 30 with Luma22:00 - 00:00The Indie Show with Diana
thursDAy06:30 - 10:30The Breakfast Espresso with Luma10:30 - 16:00100 SPIN Hits in a Row16:00 - 19:00The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Diana & Ibrahim
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Go: How long have you been a radio DJ for? And how did you get into it? Callie: I have been a radio presenter since the mid 90s. I didn’t mean to get into radio; I fell into it when I was in university. I was chatting with my friends and the professor in charge of the radio program came up to me and said, “Hey, you’re funny and you have a great voice. Want to do a show?” It all kicked off from there! I got my first radio job in little more than a month after that.
Go: What’d you think of Jordan’s music scene?C: I find it inspiring here because of the many different backgrounds there are in Jordan. You can hear anything from Arabic to European to American styles of music; I think it’s great.
Go: What kind of music do you mostly listen to during your downtime? C: Even though I am a massive hip-hop and rock fan, when I want to chill out I will listen to anything from Billie Holiday to the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Also, you can’t go wrong with Adele.
Go:What would you recommend to someone who’s looking to get into the radio biz?C: The best thing to do is to intern at a radio station that way you can get a feel for how it all works. People think we just hit buttons and play music, but radio is far more involved than that. It does require a lot of work, effort, and passion!
Go:What do you think about the free downloading of music from applications like LimeWire, eMule, and BitTorrent? C: I’m torn on this topic because I want the artists to get what they deserve on an album they worked really hard on, but then again through these programs, people can get free music if they don’t have the cash to buy an album that they really want.
Go: Which singer/band/DJ would you love to see perform live here in the Kingdom? C: I would love to see Lady Gaga come here because I hear she throws an amazing show. I also really think a good rock concert would be amazing here in Jordan. I have seen Korn three times in concert and would love to see them perform in Petra. Ahhh… I can still dream!
nAmE 5 trAcks you’rE currEntly listEning to- “Press It Up” by Sean Paul- “Someone Like You” by Adele- “This is What Rock n’ Roll Looks Like” by Porcelain Black
- “Lego House: by Ed Sheeren- “Y’all Want a Single” by Korn
Go chatted with 102.5 Beat FM’s mid-day DJ, Callie, to discuss all things radio and music
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lee hits back weekdays on Mood 92 FM from 10:00am until 2:00pm taking you back in time on a musical journey with the Time Machine. He brings back your memories with the number one hits of all time, while Lee’s lifestyle guests bring you the latest in food, medical, gadgets, entertainment, and all of life’s matters. Enjoy radio’s best variety with Lee Moulsdale!
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5 JAnuAry Set UpDirector: Mike Gunthur Cast: 50 Cent, Bruce Willis, Ryan Phillippegenre: Actionrating: R A group of friends plan
out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny (50 Cent) seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.
the girL with Dragon tattooDirector: David FincherCast: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Stellan Skarsgårdgenre: Thrillerrating: R Hoping to distance
himself from the fallout of a libel conviction, journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Craig) retreats to a remote island in Sweden’s far north where the unsolved murder of a young girl still haunts her industrialist uncle forty years later. Ensconced in a cottage on the island where the killer may still roam, Blomkvist’s investigation draws him into the secrets and lies of the rich and powerful, and throws him together with one unlikely ally — tattooed, punk hacker, Lisbeth Salander (Mara).
12 JAnuArythe DarkeSt hoUrDirector: Chris Gorak Cast: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghellagenre: Sci-Firating: PG-13 The Darkest Hour follows
five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak.
SpaCe DogS 3DDirector: Inna Evlannikova, Svyatoslav UshakovCast: Elena Yakovleva, Anna Bolshova, Yevgeny Mironovgenre: Animationrating: G Schoolbooks say that
Belka (Bolshova) and Strelka (Yakovleva) were the first space dogs. But the dogs say that people don’t always tell the whole truth.
19 JAnuAry UnDerworLD awakeningDirector: Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, India Eisleygenre: Action/Fantasyrating: PG-13 Underworld Awakening
brings a stunning new dimension to the epic battle between Vampires and Lycans, as the first film in the franchise to shoot in 3D.
Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns to her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.
26 JAnuAryContraBanD Director: Baltasar Kormákur Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Beckinsalegenre: Actionrating: R Chris Farraday (Wahlberg)
long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs (Ribisi), Chris is forced back into doing what he does — running contraband — to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian (Ben Foster), to head to Panama and return with millions in counterfeit bills.
Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate through a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops, and hit men before his wife, Kate (Beckinsale), and sons become their target.
a Very haroLD & kUMar 3D ChriStMaSDirector:Todd Strauss-Schulson Cast: Cast: Kal Penn, John Cho, Neil Patrick Harrisgenre: Comedyrating: R Following years of growing
apart, Harold Lee (Cho) and Kumar Patel (Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are prepaing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar’s door on Christmas Eve, his attempt to redirect it to Harold’s house ends with the “high grade” contents — and Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree — going up in smoke. With his in-laws out of the house for the day, Harold decides to cover his tracks, rather than come clean. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar, through New York City, their search for their perfect replacement tree takes them through party heaven — and almost blows Christmas Eve sky high.
the DeSCenDantSDirector: Alexander Payne Cast: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Millergenre: Comedy/Dramarating: R From Alexander Payne,
the creator of the Oscar-winning Sideways, set in Hawaii, The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki.
The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family’s land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.
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Leen Al ZabenBLoGGEr of THe MonTH
Go: How long have you been blogging for? Leen Al Zaben: I launched Culeenary in September of 2010 and it was my first blogging experience, so I’ve been blogging for about two years now.
Go: What got you into the blogosphere? LAZ: I wanted to document family recipes from across Jordan and, as a writer, the natural thing for me to do was to write about my experience searching for those recipes. The most obvious medium was a blog and so Culeenary was born.
Go: How did you come up with the name “Culeenary”?LAZ: I wanted my blog to have a name that was related to food but that was also personal. I started a list of fancy foodie terms, but the name actually came to me unexpectedly; I was reading through foodie book and I saw the word “culinary” in a new light. Then, it clicked: I could insert my name into the word. Culeenary.
Go: What specifically do you love to blog about?LAZ: Food, travel, cooking, and nostalgic eating. I also love that my blog got me into food photography; if there is anything I love more than eating, it’s photographing beautiful food!
Go: If you were stuck on a desert island and could access only one Website, which one would it be and why?LAZ: The online version of The New York Times. There’s always something good to read there, plus I’m obsessed with their Dining Section.
Go: food-wise, what would you suggest to those who are looking to “start fresh” this year?LAZ: I’m all about eating well, but eating good quality food. My advice is to eat good simple food — in other words, what’s seasonal and what’s local.
oh, and it’s important to focus on the quality of the ingredients going into your food, too.
age: 27nationality: JordanianBlog name: Culeenary
Blog UrL: www.culeenary.com
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Go: What piece of advice would you give to someone who’s thinking about entering the blogosphere for the first time?LAZ: Discipline has been key for me, from planning a post, to cooking, to photographing, and finally, to writing it up.
Keep a posting schedule; readers like to know when to expect content. Whether it’s once a week or once a month, plan a schedule and stick to it.
Finally, make sure you focus on what you know, what you love, and what you’re good at.
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