Jubeiha

Jubaiha (al-jubaiha:الجبيهة ) is district number 18 out of 27. Located in western Amman, Jordan. It is divided into seven neighborhoods, Al-Jam'a, Al-Rasheed, Qutneh, Al-Sadeeq, Al-Zaytooneh, and Al-Baladiya.

Jubeiha

الجبيهة
District
Location of district in Amman
Coordinates: 31°48′56″N 36°5′39″E
Country Jordan
GovernorateAmman Governorate
Time zoneUTC + 2

Education

Jubaiha is home to several educational facilities including the University of Jordan[1] and the Royal Scientific Society which is home to the German-Jordanian University and Princess Sumaya University for Technology.[2] and several schools such as Jubaiha school and Al JAMI'A SCHOOLS GROUP. It is also home to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.[3]

Lifestyle and Entertainment

The district of Jubeiha also includes a very lively pedestrian area opposite to the University of Jordan's North Gate. Main attraction include; Siveen Restaurant, Candles Restaurant (recently out of commission), Shahrazad Nights Cafe as well as the University Mall.

Jordanians tend to flock to Al-Jubeiha to enjoy its noticeably cooler weather during the summer. Visitors to the district commonly park on the side of "Abu Nsair Road" overlooking the city of "Baq'aa". By doing so, visitors enjoy hot and cold beverages and smoke water-pipes (commonly known as Argeeleh/Shisha) and enjoy the view of the city particularly at sunset. Moreover, the Jubeiha Amusement City stands as a landmark that distinguishes the district above all others as it is largest amusement park in the country. The amusement park was permanatly closed in 2017 due to deterioration of the rides and structures.[4] Plans were announced in 2018 to develop the site into a gated park with facilities for families, youths and children.[5]

There is a red-light district in the neighbourhood.[6] One of the major streets in Jubeiha has been commonly called "Tallaini Street" meaning "the pick me up street". Local residents have tried to stop prostitution in the area.[7]

Access

Though located in the northern outskirts of Amman, the opening of major roads and highways such as the famous Jordan Highway Ring-Road (described by many locals as the new transportation artery of Jordan) provided easy access to neighboring districts throughout the capital Amman.

Coordinates

32°1'59"N 35°51'45"E Jubaiha, Amman.

References
  1. "The University of Jordan :: Amman :: Jordan". The University of Jordan. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  2. "Royal Scientific Society of Jordan". Royal Scientific Society of Jordan. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  3. "Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Jordan". edarabia.com. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  4. Namrouqa, Hana (9 May 2017). "Jubeiha Amusement Park shuts down permanently". Jordan Times. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  5. "Plan to turn former Jubeiha Amusement Park into public park announced". Siyaha. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  6. McManus, Luke (18 November 2013). "The Traveller's Survival Guide: Jordan". Sabotage Times. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  7. "موقع خبرني : حملة شعبية لتطهير شارع "طلّعني" من بائعات الهوى" [A popular campaign to clear the street of prostitutes]. موقع خبرني [Khaberni] (in Arabic). 3 March 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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