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This month we asked some of our contributors these quick questions: What’s the one thing you absolutely love to do as a family? Which is your favorite most family friendly place in Jordan? What are you doing to give back to the community this Ramadan? How many siblings do you have? If you were a chess piece, which would you be?

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CHILD’S

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EARLY LEARNING CENTER This educational center is a place that both

Go brought out their inner child for the day and hit the shops for some kid-friendly shopping fun

parents and children will love Parents will appreciate the instructive and developmental benefits of ELC’s products while children will enjoy the fun that these toys bring! Geared for newborns to six-year-old kids, books, puzzles, educational DVDs, games, musical instruments, and building blocks can all be found here to spark creativity, inspire the imagination, and hone psychological and physical skills. Don’t miss: Their range of kitchen toys for children to play at being chefs; who knows you may have a culinary master-to-be on your hands! City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 7796, www.elc.co.uk

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ven though they’re little, every parent knows that children need a lot of stuff! From clothes, shoes, and accessories to toys, books, art supplies, and even furniture, a child’s needs change as they grow up. So we scoured the city to scope out the best places to find those kiddie essentials.

ONCE UPON A TIME

Style & Substance GO COMMUNITY

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Setting Things Straight

Brought to you by the same people behind the brilliant play space, J’imagine, Once Upon A Time is a toy store with a difference Rather than your run-of-the-mill plastic toys, Once Upon a Time instead stocks an inventory of wooden toys that are not only beautiful, but will keep your children playing away for hours, encouraging imagination and motor-skills development. Even better than that though is that, Plan Toys, one of the brands this shop boasts makes playthings made with wood from fertilizer-free rubber trees and assembled without glue making these products safe for both your little ones and the environment! Don’t miss: Their magnetic books that allow your kids to use a range of magnets Scan Here for to create faces, people, animals, and facebook vehicles — perfect for keeping the kids occupied while you travel! Queen Zein Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5267, www.facebook. com/OnceUponaTime.Toy

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OUT ART GALLERIES

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

CAFÉS

Babiche, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 592 8613, www.babiche.jo Books@Café, Omar Ibn Il Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 465 0457, www. booksatcafe.com Bunzy Buns Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 7172, www. bunzybuns.com Café Des Artistes, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman (0) 79 657 5184 Cilantro, Um Uthaina Vista, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina, (06) 554 2626, www.cilantro-cafe. com Chez Hilda, (06) 582 4808, www.chezhilda.com Caribou , Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06)

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

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

MUSEUMS

RESTAURANTS

Children’s Museum Jordan, Al Hussein Public Parks, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.jo Darat Al-Funun (Shoman Foundation), Jabal Al Weibdeh, (06) 464 3252, www. daratalfunun.org Haya Center, Ilya Abu Madhi St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 5195, www.princesshaya.net Islamic Museum, Suleiman Al Nabulsi St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 567 2155 Jordan Archeological Museum, Citadel, Jabal Al Qala'a, (06) 463 8795 Jordan Folklore Museum, , (06) 465 1742 Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition, , (06) 465 1742 Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Hosni Fareez St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 463 0128, www.nationalgallery.org

NIGHTLIFE

Amigo Pub, 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.jo Chesters, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran Street, 3rd Crumz, Mazen Sido Al-Kurdi St., Abdoun, Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000, www. (06) 592 0102, www.goodharvest.com.jo leroyalamman.com Cups & Kilos, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Circle 3 Lounge, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, Amman, (06) 4649345 (0) 79 540 3540 Flavours, Abdoun Mall, Saed Abdo Shamout Cube, Shepherd Hotel, Said Bin Hareth St., Abdoun (06) 593 0100 St., Jabal Amman, (0) 79 985 5955, tiny. Ghraoui Chocolatier, Zahran St., Jabal cc/7pd2x Amman, (06) 592 0366, www. Dubliners, Comfort Hotel ghraouichocolate.com ED TO KNO The Grand Deli Café, Grand , (06) 581 2848, NE Visit any W Hyatt Amman, Hussein Bin www.dublinersjordan. Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) one of the ATICO’s com groups’ outlets 465 1234, amman.grand. Flow, Mazen Sido Alweekdays betweek 4pm hyatt.com Kurdi St., Abdoun, (0) and 7pm for their 30% Java U, Saed Abdo Shamout 79 978 7777 St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5726, Hookah Lounge, Call (0) 79 771 1177 www.java-u.com Shepherd Hotel, Said for more info. Khuttar Café, Irbid St., Bin Hareth St., Jabal Abdoun, (06) 593 9099 Amman, (0) 79 985 5955 La Mirabelle, La Calle, 10 Rainbow Street, Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 565 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (0) 77 6026, www.zalatimosweets.com 726 6928 Lemon Shisha Bistro, Saed Abdo Shamout Las Tapas, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9371 461 5061, www.bonitamman.com Paul, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 The Library Lounge & Cigar Bar, Marriot 2760, www.paul-international.com Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 Segafredo Zanetti, 7607, www.thelibrary.marriott-amman.com Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6526, www. The Loft, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., segafredo.it Jabal Amman, (06) 4565998 Starbucks , Prince Hashem St., The Lounge, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Abdoun (06) 592 1005, www.starbucks.com Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 Tche Tche Café, 1433, www.amman.grand.hyatt.com St., (06) 588 5837, www.tchetchecafe.com Murphy’s House of Rock, Red Rose Hotel, Wakeem’s, (06) Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (0) 77 716 586 5008 5008 Wild Jordan, Othman bin Afan St., 1st Queen Vics, Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3542, www. (06) 586 4426 wildjordancafe.com The Square Bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 5th Zaatar w Zeit, Mecca St., (06) 552 9291, Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www. www.zaatarwzeit.net fourseasons.com/amman Time Out Sports Bar, Kempinski Hotel, CINEMAS Shmesani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski. Cinema City, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) com/amman 551 8611, www.meccamall.jo Rovers Return, Abed Al Raheem Al Hajj

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

BABYSHOP

To encourage good eating manners, parents can stock up on kits for toddlers

A one-stop-shop for all things baby and children, make your way to Babyshop if you need to stock up on stuff for your kids For babies, this large store has a great range of clothes, nursery furniture, and basics for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well as traveling systems. Babyshop even carries great maternity clothes and essentials for moms-tobe. And if you’re looking for toys, then look no further, as Babyshop carries toys for children of all ages from the very young to school aged kids. Even more impressive, though, is this department store's wide and stylish selection of clothes, shoes, and all sorts of accessories for your little ones! Don’t miss: Their awesome and original baby proofing items to make your home safe for your young ones! Mecca Mall, Mecca St, (06) 416 6500, www. babyshopstores.com

Head to Everything Kitchen and keep a look out for the brand Oxo Tot, which includes colorful plates, utensils, sippy-cups, and snack containers that kids will love. Parents can also grab the store's food mills and mashers, as well as their freezer blocks and trays to make tasty, healthy baby food at home. Everything Kitchen, Batool Center, Ahmad Al Arousi St., (06) 592 3443, www. facebook.com/ everythingkitchen

HAMLEYS

NEED TO KNOW Hamleys have opened a second branch on Fawzi Al Qawuqji St. in Abdoun! Call (06) 593 0127 for more information.

With their mission to have “the finest toys in the world,“ Hamleys is every kid’s dream! Floors and floors of every type of toy imaginable, Hamleys caters to children of all ages. Think, educational toys, soft toys, sports gear, action figures, arts and craft supplies, board games, building kits, and much, much more. Regardless of your age, you can easily spend hours in this store discovering all the amazing toys they boast and playing with your favorite ones. Plus, Hamleys regularly organizes in-store talent shows, chocolate making parties, and play dough parties, as well as larger events where popular TV characters like Spongebob Squarepants, Mickey and Mini Mouse, and Shaun the Sheep make an appearance — all this to keep their little customers’ imaginations running wild. Make your way to Hamleys this month and find out what they've got on for Ramadan! Don’t miss: Their fun costumes to encourage kids use their imagination and play dress up and perhaps become future Oscar award winners! Al Hijaz Building, Mecca St., (06) 551 5020

GO SHOP Child's Plays

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

This little gem of a boutique houses plenty of the cutest clothes, shoes, and accessories for tiny tots and children If you’re looking to great outfits for your little ones this summer, look no further than Cotton Candy. Little boys will look dashing in this store's jeans, button up shirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, Converse sneakers, and fun pajamas, while little girls can get all pretty by sporting Cotton Candy’s day dresses, fancy dresses, Hello Kitty tops, tutu skirts, and ballerina slippers. Cotton Candy also has adorable onesies, outfits, blankets, and bibs for smaller infants. Don’t miss: Their swimwear for both boys and girls for awesome summer fun! Nooh Al Romi St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 5547

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THEATERS

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

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FAMILY MATTERS

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ugust is here, bringing with it the season of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr. So the Go Team thought, what better way to honor this Holy Month and all of its festivities than to commemorate and highlight the family? This month we're putting forth plenty of ideas for how to best enjoy your time with your family from the places to visit (p. 16-17 and 22) to the shops to discover (p. 30-31 and 36) to Jordan's sites to explore (p. 56 and 60). Go's also got your family's health and safety in mind with a look at BabyCord Jordan and their biological insurance (p. 43), as well as arguably the safest vehicles around, Volvo (p. 54). If you're part of a family that likes to be active together, we've also uncovered some great sports where age is no limitation (p. 48 and 50). However, if you come from an artistic family, Go's found some awesome venues in Amman to cultivate your creativity (p. 22-23 and 72-73) as well. As with each month, the Go Team also got to sit down and chat with many facinating contributors to our society, from an inspiring kindergarten principal (p. 12) to a compassionate physician (p. 44) to an amazing art collective (p. 84) to volunteers who are helping our neighbors in need (p. 70). We like to think that family isn't just limited to those you're related to by blood; our readers, for instance, are certainly part of Go's extended family. So this month, when you're spending time with your nearest through our pages to derive some family-friendly inspiration!

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CAM BURGER

Rainbow Street’s Q Restaurant has recently started serving up a burger that's a little beyond the norm. Their Cam Burger – so called because rather than a beef patty, it boasts a camel meat patty – is attracting many adventurous foodies (and undoubtedly scaring some!). Call (06) 461 9080 or visit www.facebook. com/q.amman for more. Will you be trying the burger for yourself?

This Ramadan, the Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers (Suleiman Al Haddidi St., Get your culture and 5th Circle) will be hosting the play, “Shu… song on this month with awesome performances Zefrinia.” Created by Jordanian actress and by local choir group producer Amal Dabbas, this play promises to be Dozan wa Awtar

the average Jordanian is facing. The play will take place every night at 9:00pm in the hotel’s Doshara Ballroom. For more, call (06) 593 4111 or visit www.sheratonammanalnabil.com.

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Want to learn to dance? Register with Tempo Dance Academy now and get one free month of classes! Visit www. tempojordan.com for details.

Check out The Carneia at Shaman in Abdoun after Iftar for a guaranteed night of fun and games. Flip to p. 18 to read more about it.

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Head to Citadel Nights on Jabal Al Qala’a tonight to enjoy Suhoor with an view! Visit www.facebook. com/Citadel.Nights for more. Souk JARA Nights. Call (06) 461 1014.

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Give back this Ramadan with One Love Jordan! They’re organizing Iftars for orphans throughout the Holy Month. Flip to p. 16 for details.

Dozan wa Awtar’s Dum Dum Tak @ Rainbow Theater. Flip to p. 10 for details. Citadel Nights @ Jabal Al Qala’a. Call (06) 463 4760 for more information.

Catch the play Shu…Zefrinia at the Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers this evening! Flip to p. 10 to read more about this theater piece.

Tonight enjoy Suhoor at TAJ Lifestyle Center’s terrace area. Flip to p. 18 for more great post-Iftar ideas.

Head over to Umami tonight for a family dinner with an Asian twist. Flip to p. 20 to read all about it.

Comic book enthusiasts take note: Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover Vol.1 is set for release today! Flip to p. 80 for more new reads this month.

Catch the Olympic games broadcasted live at The Marriott’s Champions. Call (06) 560 7607 for reservations.

Spend today with your family. For some great ideas on what to do, flip to p. 24.

Start getting ready for Eid by doing a little clothes shopping for your and your fam. Flip to p. 32 for some great ideas.

Souk JARA Nights. Call (06) 461 1014. Citadel Nights @ Jabal Al Qala’a. Call (06) 463 4760 for more information.

Go’s day-to-day suggestions GET UP & GO!

Grab your family and head to Sufra Restaurant for a delish Iftar meal tonight tonight. Flip to p. 18 to read more about this spot.

Check out Nabad Art Gallery’s exhibition Floor to Ceiling II and their new Design Salon! Flip to p. 26 for more cultural happenings this month!

If you’re thinking of getting yourself or someone else a gift this Eid, flip to p. 38 for some top ideas!

Ishine The Talent Factory’s Summer Camp for kids is going on now! Call (079) 955 5527 if you’ve got 3 to 9 year olds that want to join.

Tonight is a Grand Cinemas movie night. The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to open! Flip to p. 94 for what’s on at the cinema this month.

17 Take a family trip out to Kerak Castle today and enjoy on of Jordan’s awesome ancient ruins. Flip to p. 60 to read all about it.

Eid Al Fitr 2012 is due to commence! Flip to p. 32 for ideas on where to get those Eid goodies you’ll need to stock up on.

Citadel Nights @ Jabal Al Qala’a. Call (06) 463 4760 for more information.

Bistro One has reopened after being closed all of Ramadan! If you’re in the mood for a meal head here delish meal, tonight. Call (06) 461 7890 for reservations.

If you think you’re too old to play dress up, Zest Pool Lounge will prove you wrong. Check out Time Machine tonight where you’re invited to dress in your best 70s gear! Call (079) 598 7777 for details.

If you’re a PC gamer, get your hands on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive out today! Flip to p. 78 for more new video game releases.

Catch Hani Mitwasi live tonight at Rainbow Street’s Amman Fe Ramadan! For more live gigs this month, see www.facebook. com/Amman.Fe.Ramadan.

Make tonight a party night! Head to Flow for good music, lots of dancing, and upbeat people. Call (079) 978 7777 for reservations.

Are your kids looking to get into a new sport? Why not enroll them into a basketball club? Flip to p. 48 to read more about your options.

If you’re a parentto-be, read up on BabyCord. Their umbilical cord stem cell storage can save your whole family. Flip to p. 42 for more.

Famed DJ Ferry Corsten will perform live tonight at the O Village! Call (079) 507 5060 for tickets.

Make tonight a family night and head to Sweifieh Bowling for an all round fun time. Flip to p. 16 for more cool family ideas.

Souk JARA. Call (06) 461 1014. Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror @ Cultural Palace. Call (06) 461 1014.

Aerosmith’s 15th studio album Music From Another Dimension is set for release today! Flip to p. 82 to read about more new music.

Head to Oobé today and enjoy their mini burgers platter along with a free pitcher! Call (06) 566 6140 for reservations.

Launch a Startup in 54 hours with Startup Weekend Amman starting today! Visit amman. startupweekend.org for details.

The Mad Dog Desert Marathon takes place today in Wadi Araba! Find out more at www.flashbackadventures.com.

Souk JARA. Call (06) 461 1014.

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“Foodbook. A Mark Zuckerburger production.” 10 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

Souk JARA Nights. Call (06) 461 1014.

Eid Al Fitr Bazaar @ Sweifieh Mall. Call (079) 705 7905 for more.

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

Dozan wa Awtar's singers are holding a Ramadan musical from 1 to 4 August in celebration of the Holy Month. For those who are fans of musical theater, this is not to be missed! Tickets are 30 JOD and include an Iftar dinner at Rotana Café on Rainbow St. followed by Dozan wa Awtar’s live performance at 9:00pm at the Rainbow Theater. An additional show will be performed on Friday 3 August at 11:00pm and will be followed by Suhoor at Rotana Café. Tickets can be purchased at The Good Book Shop (Haleem Abu Rahmeh St., Jabal Amman), Rotana Café (Rainbow St., Jabal Amman), or The Cakery (Ali Sidou Al Kurdi St., Sweifieh). For more information, contact (078) 517 7600. To learn more about the choir and their past events log on to www.dozanwaawtar. com or look up “Dozan wa Awtar” on Facebook.

VERB. To blur [of an image]. Eg. “A3ti il bigtchar la Ammar khali yibalwer il bagroun!” [Translation: “Give the picture to Ammar, so that he can blur the background.”]

HASHMIGHTY CLIP OF THE MONTH

NEED TO KNOW Juicebangbang is giving away prizes throughout Ramadan! Head to JBB at Avenue Mall or visit www.face book.com/ juicebangbang.

Relearn the Arabic alphabet for our modern age with Jo Bedu and Nu3man!

Watch it @ bit.ly/OerrAz

HEADLINES

Mona Rihani

Go’s Tamara Seikaly headed out to the hills of Dabouq to chat with The School of Life’s Kindergarten Principal, Mona Rihani, to discuss our youth, education, and life Go: When did The School of Life Jordan open? Mona Rihani: The School of Life was founded in 2005 (1426 AH). It’s a privately owned, not-for-profit institution that aims to eventually cover its direct running costs. Go: What is the school’s philosophy and what makes it different than other schools in Amman? MR: TSOL is a model school that aims to provide the highest quality education, while remaining true to Islamic principles. The school was founded on a philosophy of “differentiated instruction” and we have no more than 16 students to a single class, so that each student may receive sufficient personal attention from his/her teachers. Students are instructed in the Ministry of Education curriculum in Arabic, religion, and social studies. The Arabic language is supplemented with the IQRAA curriculum. Students also take several lessons each week specifically in the memorization of the Holy Qur’an. Our pupils are also instructed in a full Western curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science, and Health Science. Moreover, we boast a strong French program that begins in KG1! Since day one, TSOL has implemented a very successful “Country of the Week” program. The goal is to instill in students a pride in their own religion, nationality, and culture, while at the same time acquiring a depth SCAN of understanding and HERE FOR appreciation for other WEBSITE religions, countries, and cultures around the world. This program expands a student’s ability to learn about others. TSOL 12 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

NEED TO KNOW students have had the pleasure of video-conferencing with schools and universities in many countries, which bring them into direct contact with people in other nations. Go: Who inspired you to choose education as a career? MR: My inspiration and what got me into education was my 5th grade teacher, Ms. Ostrach, who made such an impact on my life. Her techniques and the care she gave each and every one of us in the classroom made me decide that that was also what I wanted to do and it has been my goal ever since. I went on to get a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University with a double major in Curriculum and Instruction, and Elementary Education K-9. I also have a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Go: How did you end up at TSOL? MR: I've been teaching in Jordan for 25 years. After reading about the philosophy of the school, with its aim to nurture the development of students as people, and cater to all students by placing priority on their needs, I decided to join the school and have been here for the past six years. Since it's a small school, I've had the opportunity of working in all areas of education and with all

The School of Life – Jordan boasts an internationally qualified faculty with teachers from Jordan, Algeria, Australia, Ireland, Morocco, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, the USA, and the UK!

Go: What is your philosophy towards education? MR: My educational

philosophy is one of Holism; the aim is to nurture the development of a child as a whole. My approach to learning places emphasis on equal opportunity for all. In my classroom, I encourage mutual respect for one another with friendship, success, and a sense of belonging. A wide range of activities is a fundamental part of learning, whether it is in the classroom, library, gym, lab, or on the playground. And let’s not forget that the job of learning becomes a joint experience with the home!

grade levels, which has added to my educational experiences more than all of my past jobs put together! Go: What's the best part of the job? MR: My favorite part of the job is that no two days are alike; children do unexpected things and I’m never bored. Children don’t judge you — they love you for who you are. This has taught me to be myself with everyone. When I’m with children, I feel like a child. I can say that my job has kept me young at heart! And when I walk into school, I forget everything, as the kids help you forget your worries. Even if I'm feeling under the weather, interacting with children makes me feel better! Go: What makes you smile? MR: I have always loved children, enjoyed being with them, and even as an adolescent I often volunteered to spend time with kids. As a mother, I’ve always treasured the time with my children and found pleasure in doing what they wanted to do. I would say it's just a connection I have that comes naturally to me. Children will approach me for assistance or just to chat, even at school, students from the upper grades will come to me if they have a concern or for advice or for help in solving their problems.

LATEST NEWS

ELLE N’ BE

This month, funk up your house with Elle n’ Be’s amazing and original home décor pieces! Run by Lina Anabtawi and Bassel Olabi, Elle n’ Be is Jordan’s first online home décor store. With an aim to nurture Arab heritage and craftsmanship through art and handmade décor, all the pieces on this awesome site are made with passion. Whether you’re looking for an Arabic door key holder, gorgeous Arabic calligraphy lamps, or amazing water color prints, Elle n’ Be has got it all, and more! Visit ellenbehome. com now or call (06) 588 5355 for more.

NEW COZMO BRANCHES

Popular local supermarket chain Cozmo has opened up two new branches in Amman! Situated on Fawzi Al Qawuqji St. — in close proximity to B@C in Abdoun — Abdoun welcomes a new branch of the grocery store, while Tla’a Al Ali welcomes its first Simply Cozmo, located on Uhud St. One-stop-shops for all your food, hygiene, and home requirements, Cozmo Supermarkets are a welcomed addition to any neighborhood. To find out more, visit www.cozmo. jo or call (06) 592 6404 (Abdoun) or (06) 534 0400 (Tla’a Al Ali).

THE VENUE

This Ramadan head to O Six Gastro Lounge at the Canyon Boutique Hotel (Adeeb Wahbeh St., Shmeisani) for Behind the Scenes Eventology’s exclusive nights. Enjoy live entertainment each and every night by the likes of MC Sash, Aziz Maraka, Bath Bayakha, and DJ Aranki, along with great food and well-made argeeleh, while mingling with the city’s socialites. Throughout the month of Ramadan, from 9:00pm to 3:00am, The Venue is sure to deliver an amazing and memorable time. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ bts.jo or call (079) 756 7676 for reservations.

MLABBAS' SHOP

Local t-shirt brand Mlabbas has opened up their brand new boutique on #28 Rainbow St., Jabal Amman. Boasting their amazing t-shirt collections, fun accessories, quirky décor, and loads more items to keep you entertained and mesmerized for hours, check out this store if you’re into all things cool, unusual, and hilarious. Plus, with a t-shirt design studio in the back of the shop, you can create your very own awesome and original tops and hoodies! Call (06) 585 2448 for details or visit www. facebook.com/mlabbas to find out more.

WHY NOT SNEEZE?

Jabal Weibdeh has welcomed a new gallery and art space known as Why Not Sneeze? Located on Nemer Al Odwan St. (nearElite Restaurant), this venue with ample room will be home to great local exhibitions, as well as performances by top artists and musicians from the country, making it a great destination for the art-savvy of Amman. If you’re looking to uncover some interesting works of art this month, head over to Why Not Sneeze? and indulge your senses. For further details on this art spot, call (077) 920 8148 or visit on.fb.me/NyURdR to learn more.

MR. KREPE

Sweet or savory, filled with everything from fruits and chocolate to cheese and deli meats, crêpes make the perfect snack anytime of day. If you’re a fan of these delish thin, rolled-up pancakes, head to Rainbow St. and give the recently opened Mr. Krepe a try! Boasting arguably the best crêpe menu in the city, this little eatery claims to have perfected this beloved French delicacy. If you’re mouth is watering just thinking about it, don’t delay: check it out for yourself on Jabal Amman’s most popular street today. Alternatively, call (077) 799 4999 for more information.

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AFRICAN ART JORDAN AT THE OLYMPICS

Abdullah, EL MORABBA3’S Muhammad Tareq Abu Kwaik, Shawagfeh, and Dirar DEBUT ALBUM Odai Shawagfeh form El Morabba3,

Local band, El Morabba3, has finally released their first album, and it’s well worth the listen!

a band that’s experimenting with a post-rock, Arabic indie, and alternative sounds. If you think all local acts sound the same, these guys will definitely change your mind. With amazing vocals,

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fantastic arrangements, great beats, eclectic rhythms, and amazing use of instruments, El Morabba3 are undeniably talented. Pick up the CD today for only 5 JOD and you won't be disappointed. Get your hands on the album at Turtle Green Tea Bar and Bargo’s, or visit www.facebook. com/El.Morabba3 for more.

We’re rooting for Jordan at London 2012! Former Olympic swimmer Samar Nasser will lead the Jordanian delegation this year and Jordan will have nine athletes competing for Olympic glory! In athletics, Mithqal Al-Abbadi and Rima Fareed will run for the Kingdom, while in boxing, Ihab Al-Matbouli will be a contender. Ibrahim Besharat will participate in equestrian activities and Kareem Ennab and Talitla Baqlah will represent Jordan in swimming. Plus, fighting for the Hashemite Kingdom in Taekwondo will be Mohammad Abu Lebdeh, Dana Haider, and Nadi Dwani! Catch Olympics 2012 live on OSN Sports this August.

If you’re into interesting décor and conversation pieces, then you’ll want to check out this nature-inspired boutique

African Art is the

There’s nothing the Go Team loves more than snacks, and it doesn’t get better than a good hotdog Wazzup Dog serves up arguably the best hotdogs in Jordan, which explains the massive lines that queue up to these guys every time they set up stalls at outdoor markets and festivals. If you haven’t yet tried their scrumptious hotdogs, make your way down to their little Rainbow St. eatery this month (post-Iftar, of course). Rainbow St., Jabal Amman, (078) 600 0115, on.fb.me/NMhbM0

DAFTAR

This awesome online collective is a must-see for those into Arabic-influenced art and design

aftar is a relatively new online publication focusing on Arab arts, design, and expression. Describing itself as a “creative collective for Arabic culture,” Daftar (Arabic for “notebook”), welcomes artists — from all fields — to submit works related to particular themes. What’s fascinating, however, is that there are essentially no rules for the works of art you can submit to Daftar apart from the fact that they should incorporate Arabic culture

and/or typography in some way, shape, or form. There aren’t even restrictions on media or size! Thus the array of work is amazing to behold and encouraging for anyone looking to see their work published. We love this boundless expression of art and design, and say, if you think you've got it, give it your best shot and submit to Daftar! Log on to daftar-tajreebi.com to find out more or to read their last issue, entitled “Tie Me Knot.”

SCAN HERE TO READ Find African Art on Wasfi Al Tal St., Khalda. Call (06) 554 5543 or visit www.facebook.com/ africanart.me.

Apple’s MacBook Pro with Retina Display The new generation of MacBook Pro is a thing of beauty…

And its Retina Display, with a 2880 x 1800 resolution (220ppi), means no more pixilation on screen and much finer details for your viewing pleasure. Apple has also guaranteed better viewing angles, higher contrast ratios, and reduced glare. Plus, you get all of this in a more compact package, as the MacBook Pro casing now measures just 0.71" thin and weighs 4.46lbs. Specifications also include, up to 16GB of RAM, up to a quad-core 2.7GHz Core i7 processor, NVIDIA Kepler GT 650M graphics, a maximum storage of 768GB, and seven hours of battery life with 30 days standby. The masters of Macintosh claim, “It's without doubt the very best computer that we’ve ever built,” and that’s enough to get us pumped! Available at iSystems, Abd Al Rahim Al Hajj Moh'd St., Sweifieh. Call (06) 582 9504 for more. 14 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

NEED TO KNOW Wazzup Dog just opened a new branch by 7th Circle on Ibn Mada St., not far from the Royal Jordanian

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Give back this Ramadan with One Love Jordan! They’re organizing Iftars for orphans throughout the Holy Month. Flip to p. 16 for details.

Start getting ready for Eid by doing a little clothes shopping for your and your fam. Flip to p. 32 for some great ideas.

Eid Al Fitr 2012 is due to commence! Flip to p. 32 for ideas on where to get those Eid goodies you’ll need to stock up on.

Souk JARA Nights. Call (06) 461 1014.

Take a family trip out to Kerak Castle today and enjoy on of Jordan’s awesome ancient ruins. Flip to p. 60 to read all about it.

Souk JARA Nights. Call (06) 461 1014.

Spend today with your family. For some great ideas on what to do, flip to p. 24.

Souk JARA Nights. Call (06) 461 1014.

Check out The Carneia at Shaman in Abdoun after Iftar for a guaranteed night of fun and games. Flip to p. 18 to read more about it.

Citadel Nights @ Jabal Al Qala’a. Call (06) 463 4760 for more information.

Dozan wa Awtar’s Dum Dum Tak @ Rainbow Theater. Flip to p. 10 for details.

Want to learn to dance? Register with Tempo Dance Academy now and get one free month of classes! Visit www. tempojordan.com for details.

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Comic book enthusiasts take note: Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover Vol.1 is set for release today! Flip to p. 80 for more new reads this month.

5 Head over to Umami tonight for a family dinner with an Asian twist. Flip to p. 20 to read all about it.

Catch the Olympic games broadcasted live at The Marriott’s Champions. Call (06) 560 7607 for reservations.

Tonight is a Grand Cinemas movie night. The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to open! Flip to p. 94 for what’s on at the cinema this month.

Tonight enjoy Suhoor at TAJ Lifestyle Center’s terrace area. Flip to p. 18 for more great post-Iftar ideas.

Ishine The Talent Factory’s Summer Camp for kids is going on now! Call (079) 955 5527 if you’ve got 3 to 9 year olds that want to join.

Catch the play Shu…Zefrinia at the Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers this evening! Flip to p. 10 to read more about this theater piece.

If you’re thinking of getting yourself or someone else a gift this Eid, flip to p. 38 for some top ideas!

Citadel Nights @ Jabal Al Qala’a. Call (06) 463 4760 for more information.

Grab your family and head to Sufra Restaurant for a delish Iftar meal tonight. Flip to p. 18 to read more about this spot.

Eid Al Fitr Bazaar @ Sweifieh Mall. Call (079) 705 7905 for more.

Check out Nabad Art Gallery’s exhibition Floor to Ceiling II and their new Design Salon! Flip to p. 26 for more cultural happenings this month!

Make tonight a family night and head to Sweifieh Bowling for an all round fun time. Flip to p. 16 for more cool family ideas.

Citadel Nights @ Jabal Al Qala’a. Call (06) 463 4760 for more information.

Famed DJ Ferry Corsten will perform live tonight at the O Village! Call (079) 507 5060 for tickets.

The Mad Dog Desert Marathon takes place today in Wadi Araba! Find out more at www.flashbackadventures.com.

Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror @ Cultural Palace. Call (06) 461 1014.

Souk JARA. Call (06) 461 1014.

Make tonight a party night! Head to Flow for good music, lots of dancing, and upbeat people. Call (079) 978 7777 for reservations.

Launch a Startup in 54 hours with Startup Weekend Amman starting today! Visit amman. startupweekend.org for details.

Catch Hani Mitwasi live tonight at Rainbow Street’s Amman Fe Ramadan! For more live gigs this month, see www.facebook. com/Amman.Fe.Ramadan.

Head to Oobé today and enjoy their mini burgers platter along with a free pitcher! Call (06) 566 6140 for reservations.

If you’re a PC gamer, get your hands on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive out today! Flip to p. 78 for more new video game releases.

Aerosmith’s 15th studio album Music From Another Dimension is set for release today! Flip to p. 82 to read about more new music.

If you’re a parentto-be, read up on BabyCord. Their umbilical cord stem cell storage can save your whole family. Flip to p. 42 for more.

Bistro One has reopened after being closed all of Ramadan! If you’re in the mood for a delish meal, head here tonight. Call (06) 461 7890 for reservations.

26 Are your kids looking to get into a new sport? Why not enroll them into a basketball club? Flip to p. 48 to read more about your options.

Souk JARA. Call (06) 461 1014.

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

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Go checked out some awesome places to spend some time with all the family this month

ometimes we get so caught up with our daily responsibilities that we may forget how important it is to spend quality time with those closest to us. So here’s a roundup of family-friendly spots in the Kingdom to explore together with your loved ones — young or old — throughout the month of August.

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Images by: Suleiman Mashini

PRINCE HASHEM BIRD GARDEN

More commonly known as the "Bird Park", Prince Hashem Bird Garden houses several species of tropical and domestic birds Think everything from parrots, peacocks, and cranes, to ducks, geese, and chickens. The bird enclosures are flanked by trees, greenery, and shaded areas, making it perfect for a stroll with the family while admiring the birds on display. There’s even a playground on the grounds to keep the little ones entertained while you relax on a bench. Ahmad Urabi St., Shmesiani, (06) 556 4436 16 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

MOUNTAIN BREEZE COUNTRY CLUB

The MBCC’s campgrounds are equipped with 25 tents to accommodate up to 120 people, as well as showers and toilets!

Head to the picturesque Jalad Mountains near Zay and you’ll find the beautiful Mountain Breeze Country Club With sprawling grounds that encompass pretty gardens, a restaurant, terraces with breathtaking views, and a host of outdoor activities there’s something for everyone in the family at this place. Compete in a paintball match, try your hand at archery, play a game of beach volleyball or football, take your bike for a spin on their track, give their obstacle course a go, or spend the night camping on the campgrounds. If you love the outdoors, this is a club for you! Jalad Mountains, Salt, (077) 723 4569, www.jordanian adventure.com

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Local initiative One Love Jordan will be organizing Iftars for orphans this Ramadan In the giving spirit of Ramadan, One Love Jordan will be hosting Iftars for some of the country’s orphans throughout the month. They are looking for your generosity and need sponsors for these events so get in touch now if you’re looking for a way to give back. Alternatively, One Love are also collecting dry foods and canned goods to distribute food packs to families in need. Get involved and help those of your local community who are less fortunate this year by contacting One Love Jordan on (077) 52 89 544 or visit their Website at one-love-jordan. com for more information.

Down at the Dead Sea you’ll find the family entertainment complex, Adventure City The main feature of these expansive grounds is the large go-kart track where you can spend hours perfecting your driving skills on your own or compete for the best race times against others. There’s also a fun amusement park on site with cool rides, plus a snack bar for refreshments when you need to cool down. Come here for a great day out with the family! Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (079) 877 1177

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Located within the sprawling King Hussein Park, The Children’s Museum is a fantastically fun and educational place Created for families with children ages four and up, at the Children’s Museum Jordan kids can learn through interactive play via their 150 exhibits and ever-changing program of activities. This month, don’t miss the museum’s wonderful Ramadan of Science and Arts program, which boasts loads of experiences the little ones will go crazy over — parents can download the detailed program from their Website today. King Hussein Park, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.jo

SWEIFIEH BOWLING

Bowling is a game that you can play on your own, but it’s loads more exciting when you play with others! The newest bowling alley to hit the city, Sweifieh Bowling can offer families hours of fun, especially those who like a little healthy competition (a Mom versus Dad game, anyone?). With six lanes to choose from, and all the necessary equipment to get your game on, just SCan Here show up with your favorite people, challenge fOr faCeBOOk them to a game (or two), and see who can knock down the most pins! Sweifieh Mall, Salah Al Shaimat St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 8524, www.facebook.com/ SwefiehBowling GOMAGJORDAN.COM | AUG. 2012 | 17

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With Ramadan in full effect, Go found the best spots in town to spend those warm evenings once the sun sets

Wild Jordan Café

MEANWHILE...

The Carneia Experience On for the fifth year running, the Carneia Experience will be taking place in two separate locations this year, Shaman and Viewpoint. Running with a circus theme and loaded with visual arts, music entertainment, Guitar Hero competitions, quiz nights, board games, and performance arts, partakers in Carneia will be guaranteed a great time! Shaman, Um Qsair St., Abdoun, (077) 722 7888 Viewpoint, Sameeh Al Shoumali St., Abdoun, (06) 582 8025

These outlets will be operating regular hours and services during Ramadan B@C in Abdoun (06) 592 3036 Books@Café (06) 465 0457

If you’d like to invite friends and family for a sumptuous Iftar, but don’t want to bother with all that cooking and cleaning, then Wild Jordan may be the right option for you. They can prepare a special menu according to your requests so you can host your party in their gorgeous café while feasting on their tasty dishes all while taking in that gorgeous view! Othman Bin Affan St., 1st Circle, (06) 463 3542, www.wild jordancafe-jo.com

Souk JARA

Caffe Strada (06) 461 0017

The city’s favorite Friday hangout will be open during Ramadan from 9:00pm to 2:00am so head there post-Iftar for a leisurely stroll while you browse the stalls. Vendors will be selling everything from jewelry, antiques, and artwork, to apparel, home décor, and body-care items, so this is the ideal opportunity to pick up some unique items. Also, don’t miss the food court with plenty of delish treats to try out! Fawzy Malouf St., 1st Circle, www. facebook.com/soukjara

Casper & Gambini’s (06)592 2600 Crumz (06) 592 0102 Four Seasons Foyer Lounge (06) 550 5555 Le Royal's Ivy Cafe (06) 460 3000 Living Room & Loft (06) 465 5998 Trattoria (06) 562 0528 Turtle Green (079) 762 6242

Sufra Restaurant & Garden Specializing in Jordanian cuisine, Sufra will be offering its clients the whole spectrum of Ramadan meals and snacks during the evening. For a delicious local spread, try out their seated Iftar meal priced at 20 JOD++. Or stop by postIftar and enjoy some live entertainment and items from their regular menu. Otherwise, in preparation for the next day’s fast, Sufra will be serving Suhoor from 1:30am until 4:30am. SCan Here Rainbow St., 1st Circle, (06) 461 fOr WeBSITe 1468, www.romero-jordan.com

Vinaigrette (06) 562 0528 Yoshi (06) 464 0903

NEED TO KNOW All the artwork you see on display in the Café des Artistes is for sale so if you’re interested in taking one of the pieces home, just ask the

CAFÉ DES ARTISTES

TAJ Nights Take advantage of the pleasant summer nights by spending some time on the terraces of TAJ Lifestyle. The outdoor spaces of the mall will be lit up and live music will be playing — the perfect setting to take in the fantastic views all around. Restaurants that will be offering their Iftar or Suhoor menus on the terraces include Crepaway, Café Hanin, TGI Fridays, and Café Gourmand. Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 592 1122, wwwtajlifestyle.com

There are few streets in Amman as fun and animated than Rainbow St., which makes it perfect for people watching! During the evenings this Ramadan, Café des Artistes will be serving up argeeleh alongside their regular menu of sandwiches, salads, and smoothies. So head to this quirky café, nestle into one of their cozy couches, and watch the world go by. Rainbow St., 1st Circle, (06) 463 8239, www.facebook.com/CDArtistes 18 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

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Mecca St. (06) 552 9999 www.eat-jo.com

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n addition to the four basic tastes — sweet, salty, sour, and bitter — it is said that there is a fifth taste known as, umami. Umami is Japanese for, “pleasant savory taste,” which is taken from “umai” meaning delicious and “mi” meaning taste. Freshly In the mood for some opened on Mecca St., Umami Asian Asian inspired treats, Fusion is the latest project from Go headed to recently Eat Restaurant Group — the same who brought you Casereccio, opened Umami Asian people Azkadenya, Lemon Shisha Bistro, Fusion to indulge in their Bruschetta, and Shawarmama. Umami’s menu boasts flavors delicious menu Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh from China, Thailand, and Japan, as well as from a variety of other Asian countries. Think lettuce wraps, fried soft-shell crabs, Tom Yum Goong, green papaya salad, Lo Mein, Pad Thai, miso marinated fish, Mongolian beef, sweet and sour chicken, and plenty of other delectable dishes! A must try is their signature dish, Japanese Mushroom SCan Here fOr WeBSITe Rice Hotpot, similar in texture to a creamy risotto, but with savory Asian flavors. And for those who love their tasty beverages, their smoothies, mocktails, and desserts,

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feature tropical fruits like lychee, coconut, banana, and pineapple for fun fresh flavors. Another great feature at Umami are their Teppanyaki choices. You choose the protein(s) — beef, chicken, prawns, and/or fish — and the accompany sauce(s) — ginger, black bean, teriyaki, black pepper, and/or miso — and it’s all freshly and elaborately prepared by an expert chef once you place your order. Umami also has a children’s play area to keep the young ones occupied if Mom and Dad want to linger a little bit longer and delight in the restaurant’s extensive tea selection. And this Ramadan, My Gym and Umami are pairing up, with My Gym present at the eatery teaching kids all about fun physical activites everyday. Plus, children will also get the chance to enjoy face painting, balloon shaping, a bouncy castle, and more! If this month you’d like to experience a fun family meal, grab your brood and head to Umami Asian Fusion and give their fresh bold flavors a go!

CALM & COLLECTED This diverse restaurant’s contemporary Asian décor, which includes beautiful woods, gorgeous bamboo features, beautiful ceramics, and an original water feature in their front garden, all comes together to make you feel Zen while you dine in house savoring your meal. 20 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

Lettuce Wraps Fried Soft-Shell Crab

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

With Ramadan in full swing, Go asked MealAdvisors.com to tell us all about the special Iftar deals happening at great restaurants all over the city

Azkadenya

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Bruschetta

Casereccio

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Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 16 JOD (++) Mecca St., (06) 593 3033

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 12 JOD (inclusive) Abdallah Ghosheh St., (079) 714 0250

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 15 JOD (++) Sataan Al Hasan St., Abdoun, (06) 593 1512

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 15 JOD (++) Mecca St., (06) 553 4558

Ramadan Special: Combos for 11.75 JOD to 15.75 JOD (++) TAJ Lifestyle Center, Abdoun, (06) 593 5554

Deir El Qamar

Diwan Sultan Ibrahim Fakhr El Din

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 20 JOD (++) Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4666

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 29 JOD (inclusive) Iriteria St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 7280

La Mirabelle

Lemon Shisha Bistro Mijana

Ramadan Special: Special Iftar Buffet for 18 JOD (++) Obadah Bin Al Samet St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 1018

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu 1 for 9 JOD or Set Iftar Menu 2 for 12 JOD (both ++) Mecca St., (06) 553 3842

Sufra Restaurant Lettuce & The Fish Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 20 JOD (++) Rainbow St., (06) 461 1468

Ramadan Special: Iftar Menu for 16 JOD or Sushi Menu for 20 JOD (++) Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 3031

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 30 JOD (++) Taha Hussein St., 1st Circle, (06) 465 2399

Ramadan Special: Special Iftar Buffet for 17.75 JOD (++) Rainbow St., (06) 462 0744

Houston’s

Kababji

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 20 JOD (inclusive) Abd Al Hameed Shoman St., (06) 590 3337

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 17 JOD (++) Mecca St., (06) 551 3308

PAUL

QYard

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 14.9 JOD (++) Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9123

Ramadan Special: Special Iftar Buffet for 23 JOD (++) Al Oroub St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 9671

Umami Asian Fusion Vis a Vis

Wox & Company

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 14 JOD (++) Irbid St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6664

Ramadan Special: Special Iftar Buffet for 17 JOD (++) Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2921

Ramadan Special: Set Iftar Menu for 15 JOD (++) Mecca St., (06) 553 4558

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STREET FEATURE

NEED TO KNOW If you’re part of

QUEEN ALIA AIRPORT ROAD

you’ve always wanted to take up the sport, Bisharat the Airport Road. Call (079) 552 0334 to book a game.

HORSING AROUND

Go zoned in on one of Amman’s main roads to uncover fun activities for the whole family

If you’re an equestrian or an equestrienne find each of these horseback riding clubs just off of Queen Alia Airport Road

Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

onnecting Queen Alia International Airport to West Amman as well as the Balad and even the Dead Sea, Queen Alia Airport Road is a substantial stretch of highway. Contrary to most main thoroughfares, however, this route boasts plenty of places to stop off at to enjoy some time with friends and family for both the young and the old.

Easily accessible from Amman’s 8th Circle, or via the recent shortcutting road via Abdoun, Queen Alia Airport Road offers everything from fun parks to baseball fields to private clubs and more. So this summer, don’t limit your outings to merely inside the city center, venture out for the day and explore what our Airport Road has to offer.

ANNAB EQUESTRIAN CENTER (06) 412 9444 ARABIAN HORSE CLUB (06) 429 1386 COUNTRY RIDING CENTER OF JORDAN (05) 351 4007

ON THE

ROAD

Each of these spots can be found along Queen Alia Airport Road

AMMAN WAVES

Amman Waves is the first and biggest water park in Jordan a perfect destination for the whole family, here you get to experience fun rides and slides, great pool areas and lazy rivers, plus lush landscaping. (06) 412 1704, www. ammanwaves.com

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ACTION TARGET

For families with older kids, Action Target may be of interest a shooting club equipped with full target practice range, this is a top spot to take up the sport of shooting and learn more about gun safety. (06) 429 0055, www. action-target.com

GHAMADAN PARK

A popular weekend picnicking destination Ghamadan Park is a great green area Whether you’re looking to go out on a family walk or experience a real Jordanian picnic, Ghamadan Park is well worth the visit. 4sq.com/n96A6U

GHAMADAN BASEBALL FIELD

If your family are into bat-and-ball sports, head out to the Ghamadan Baseball Field Home of Amman’s Little League Association and located in king of Bahrain forest this field is great for getting in a bit of pitching and batting practice! 4sq.com/M6OzhD

MUSHATTA EQUESTRIAN CENTER (077) 760 0110 NOOR STABLES (077) 783 2022 SAIFI STABLES (077) 744 2222

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THIS IS

JORDAN!

GO EAT

Go’s Wendy Merdian took on our challenge to come up with a uniquely Jordanian adventure on a set budget this month, bringing her family along to enjoy the ride Images by: Claire Collins

s summer is in its third month I’ve been needing some new ideas to peel the kids away from their Xbox and Facebook and get out of the house. So Go gave me and my family of six 140 JOD and a chance to explore lots of options around Amman at every price range and interest level. My favorite summer parenting line is, “boredom is a choice,” and now my kids know that better than ever. We spent several days pursuing new ideas, trying our hand at some outdoor activities, visiting cool spots in the capital, and stretching our definition of “fun” with a little community service.

GO PLAY

After working up an appetite banging on drums, we headed over to the other side of Abdoun and surprised Dad with a birthday meal at Fatty Dab’s Burger Shack While waiting for the burgers, owner Fadi Dababneh connected with my hubby over living in Chicago. Apparently, Fadi’s South Side friends couldn’t say his name correctly, so “Fatty Dabs” became his nickname and is now what he calls his signature burger. The meat — hand-picked in Madaba — is seared to perfection on cast-iron pans. They get my vote for tastiest fries in town, which are made from fresh potatoes! Their salads are also deliciously crisp, with greens that were alive the day before. And just when we couldn’t eat another bite, Fadi pulled out the Jordanian hospitality and offered us milkshakes! Soon shakes in flavors like Oreo, Cookie Dough, and PB&J came whizzing across the counter to our kids’ delight. Next flavor in development: k'nafeh! Fatty Dab’s Burger Shack, Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun, (079) 607 5204, fattydabs.com

Total expense for a mansized birthday surprise:

53 JOD NEWSFLASH!

Fadi and fam just broke ground on a Mexican restaurant and have a secret local source for awesome avocados!

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GO PAINT Bluebird Music Academy in Abdoun is the newest place in the city to learn how to play a musical instrument Opened just last April by a musical Korean family based in Amman, Blue Bird Music Academy offers lessons on many music makers and sales of instruments as well. My two older kids wanted to learn the drums from the family's cool son Q, while my younger two decided to take guitar lessons from his pony-tailed dad, Jeong. My husband and I enjoyed complimentary coffee in the academy’s concert room, while listening to our progeny make measurable progress banging and strumming their respective instruments. Truly a place to jam as a fam, the Lees believe that public performance is an integral part of learning! Bluebird Music Academy, #10 Fawji Al Qawqaji St., Abdoun, (077) 656 9337, www.facebook.com/ BluebirdMusicAcademy 24 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

60 JOD

for music lessons for four (15 JOD per lesson).

NEED TO KNOW Bluebird created a cozy concert room to highlight their students' talent. They hold regular concerts for students and their families — check them out on Facebook to

Quite stuffed, we then headed to My Pottery Shop, part of Little Community, for some family artsy-fartsy fun This new happy place lets you design your own handmade pottery under the tutelage of artist/owner Ghadeer Abu Ayyash. I had gone with friends the month previous for a two-day extravaganza of creativity; one day to mold our own platters, cake stands, or mugs from the clay, and then the next to paint after the items had a chance to dry. Little did my husband know I had made him a birthday surprise: a wall-hanging commemorating our 20th anniversary. Ghadeer had it wrapped and ready to present to him... and he loved it! When we started painting, the boys were a snickering that it

GO DOWNTOWN

FLASH CLEAN-UP MOB

Images by: Abigail Jasmine Roberts

On a Saturday, grab the whole family and head over to King Hussein Park to help the staff clean-up the Friday mess Generations can work together to better the beauty of the place and it's a reminder that what goes up, must come down, and be picked up by someone. Plus, you’ll surprise the clean-up crew (check in with the Mudeera first).

GO BACK IN TIME

The next day, in a food-based version of Hunger Games, we took ten teens to eat their way through Amman’s Downtown in a scavenger hunt for baladi treasures These West Amman dwellers discovered breakfast at Hashem’s, tried cane sugar drink, split a couple plates of mansaf at Al Quds, and finished it all off with k’nafeh. Between courses, the kids took turns using their Arabic to ask directions to find all the treasures on our scavenger list: spot the bank with the Willy Wonka-like gold doors; find out the current price of gold (31JOD/

was a girl-thing, but soon got into the creative swing of painting on pre-fired clay tiles that Ghadeer provided for us. Their theme, of course, “slogans defending Xbox games.” My daughter, like me, was in her element with all the colorful possibilities at her finger tips at this amazing and inspiring place. My Pottery Shop, #8 Mohammad Daoud Suleiman St., Khalda, (079) 546 5944, www.facebook.com/ MyPotteryShop

20 JOD

Cost per person for the full experience. (Call in advance for a quote and book a unique birthday party for your kids or mom’s day-out.)

gm) at the gold souk; check out the book seller’s goods (they noticed the Arabic version of Harry Potter); visit the original Al Afghani Bazaar; find Souk Al Boukhariyya for beads and toys; see how sand bottles are made at Orientals Qusaybate; watch how coffee is roasted by the oldest grinder in town, Homsi Mills (the owner’s family came to Jordan from, Homs, Syria in 1890!). Final outcome (per person):

3.0 JOD

Exit carefully off Airport Road across from the YMCA Exit and follow the road along the base of the hill and up Park and walk up to the knoll where you will see a bunch of old stones. This is Tell Al Umayri, a four-room dwelling, which is the best preserved Ammonite house in all of Jordan and Palestine! Dated from the Early-Middle Bronze period (that’s nearly 4000 years ago), this dwelling is from the time of Abraham, the patriarch of the three monotheistic faiths, and it’s within a stone’s throw of Airport Road! A 1984 excavation led to the discovery of a seal impression which read: “Belonging to Milkom’or the servant of Ba’alyassa,” who was an Ammonite king mentioned in the Bible in Jeremiah 39:14.

FREE for the visit.

OVERALL GREAT GIFT IDEA

A top present idea for new parents are clay imprints of their baby’s tiny foot and/or hand! These are memorable keepsakes that they'll want for life.

ANOTHER This summer, when the heat is pounding, think of others Have your kids keep the fridge stocked with juice boxes, then place them in a cooler in the car when you head out after Iftar. When the sun has set, offer these drinks to those selling vegetables, newspapers, and chewing gum at traffic lights and on the sides of amman’s roads. You can also collect hats you don’t wear anymore too and pass them out for some pre-Iftar giving. A case of juice boxes: 4 JOD.

In the end, our total came out to exactly 140 JOD! Not bad for a family of six and the amount of fun activities we were able to get out of that budget. If you’re planning on giving any of these outings a go this month, make sure to call in advance and find out their operating hours during Ramadan (where applicable). Thanks Go for a family-worthy Jordanian adventure! GOMAGJORDAN.COM | AUG. 2012 | 25

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CINEMA

AUGUST

with Mike V. Derderian

CULTURE SHOCK

In light of the Holy Month of Ramadan, many art galleries across the city have chosen to display their permanent collections. However, on the music and theater front, live performances are going strong throughout the month. Go’s Mike V. Derderian tells us where and when to go UPCOMING & CURRENT ART EXHIBITIONS:

FILM SCREENINGS: The Royal Film Commission (RFC) will be screening a collection of films by Arab filmmakers this month

ORIENT GALLERY

The Orient Gallery’s permanent collection will be on display throughout the month of august. 92 Al Sweis St., Abdoun, (06) 593 1331

DAR AL ANDA

Dar Al Anda’s "Selective Collection" will be on display throughout the duration of august. Dhirar Bin Al Azwar St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 462 9599 www.daralanda.com

5 AUGUST

6 AUGUST

FROM JORDAN: WHEN MONALIZA SMILED

FROM ALGERIA: THE REPENTANT (EL TAAIB)

Director: fadi Haddad Cast: Tahani Salim, Shady khalaf, Haifa alagha This is a romantic comedy about Jordanian Monaliza, and egyptian Hamdi, set in present day amman.

Director: Merzak allouche Cast: nabil asli, adila Bendimered a franco-algerian drama about a young algerian terrorist who tries to reform.

7 AUGUST

8 AUGUST

FROM KUWAIT: TORA BORA

FROM EGYPT:

JACARANDA IMAGES

Visitors can check out Jacaranda’s artworks, prints, and posters during august. Oman Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4050, www jacarandaimages.com

Director: Walid al awadi Cast: Saad al faraj, khalid ameen, Yassin ahjam This is a story of the journey of abu and Um Tareq in their search for their youngest son.

NABAD

Join Nabad Gallery this month for their Floor to the Ceiling II summer show 2012. Othman bin Affan St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5084, www.nabadartgallery.com

NEED TO KNOW Also, be sure to check out Nabad Gallery's newly launched Design Salon, where they'll be displaying and selling particular items crafted by local artists.

Director: khaled Youssef Cast: Wafaa amer, Sabri fawaz and khaled Saleh The film revolves around a mother of five as she tries to contain her sons' problems. Check out www.film.jo for further updates and screening timings. Oman Bin Al Khattab St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 2266

9 AUGUST FROM LEBANON: MARCEDES

Director: Hady Zaccak This documentary explores 60 years of history seen through the Mercedes Ponton 180, an icon of pre-war Lebanon.

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RETURN TO OZ (1985) Director: Walter Murch Cast: Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Matt Clark Color: Color Genre: Adventure Don’t be mistaken: this is not a sequel to Victor fleming’s 1938 The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland. This is Walter Murch’s macabre interpretation of L. frank Baum’s fantastical world of Oz. It couldn’t be any further from the happy-go-lucky film from the 30s and couldn’t get any weirder or scarier, especially for young kids. although, I have to admit, it's not as scary today as it was upon its release in 1985! a little while ago, a good friend of mine gave me Return to Oz and I found myself returning 27 years in time. The first time I watched this 113-minute film was at a theater here in Jordan. It was sad and scary for someone so young, and I had no idea why our english teacher decided to take us to watch it! However, what I do remember is how much I loved watching Dorothy construct a flying creature from the head of a moose, a couch, palm tree branches, and some magic dust that she stole from the wardrobe of an evil witch. and that this evil witch could change her own head with the heads of young women she viciously collected with the help of an evil king! Looking at this film through today’s eyes isn’t easy. The magic of the moment is still there, but the film’s special effects don’t hold up compared to today’s CGI-filled movies. The director’s simplistic storytelling and lack of character development is compensated, however, by a strong message that reminds us to never undermine a child’s imagination. additionally, actress fairuza Balk gives a convincing performance as a tormented Dorothy whose aunt and uncle believe she's lost her mind and decide to take her to a mental institution. The most impressive parts of Return to Oz, though, are the vicious and ill mannered Wheelers — the witch’s minions whose hands and legs are substituted with roller skates — and Tik Tok — a military robot that Dorothy finds in an old room, which she has to keep winding so that it can move and talk. for their time, the effects this film boasts are amazing, so too are the macabre costumes that reflect the bizarre feel of the world of Oz. If you’re planning on catching Sam raimi’s Oz: The Great and Powerful set for release early next year, give this film a watch to understand how interpretations of the world of Oz have evolved. Return to Oz certainly pushes the notion that you should allow your children to imagine freely, which, despite the film's grim and grisly backdrop, isn’t a bad idea at all! Find the DVD at 16:9 Widescreen or alternatively peruse their great classic movies for films worth having. Call (06) 581 1627 or visit www.sixteen2nine. com for more information.

AMMAN FE RAMADAN

Throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan Amman Fe Ramadan has an amazing line-up in store

From live musicians to cinema screenings to stalls selling knickknacks and food, Amman Re Ramadan has plenty to offer the residents of our capital. Happening every night, just off of Rainbow St. (take the first right) until the fourth day of Eid Al Fitr, you’re guaranteed a great time if you decide to check out this venue. Performance highlights include Macadi Nahhas, Akher Zapheer, Hani Mitwasi, Shoo Hal Ayam, El Morabba3, and Aziz Maraka! Check out the full schedule online at www.facebook.com/Amman.Fe.Ramadan. Admission is 3.5 JOD for adults, while children under the age of 12 enter for free (it’s 2 JOD to use the Kids’ Area). Call (06) 465 5224 or (079) 763 6797 for further details.

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OUT ARGEELEH

Belmondo Café, Mecca St., (06) 553 3021 Bianca Café, Ahmad Fawazi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5234 Jafra Café, Prince Mohammed St., Downtown, (06) 462 2551, www.jafragroup.com Khuttar Café, Irbid St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9099 Lemon Shisha Bistro, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9371 Macho Picho, Kurdi Center, Fawzi Al Mughrabi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 6989, www. machopicho.com Mijana Restaurant & Café, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 462 0744 Rotana Cafe, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 0520 Tche Tche Café, Abu Taweeleh Plaza, Mecca St., (06) 588 5837, www.tchetchecafe.com Zoka Café, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 6777

CAFÉS

CINEMAS

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

MUSEUMS

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

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

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

RESTAURANTS

32 North, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, amman.grand.hyatt.com Abou El Abed Al Hakawati, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (077) 605 5550 Asia, Four Seasons Amman, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www. fourseasons.com Azkadenya, Mecca St., (06) 554 9391 Bistro One, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 7890, www. bistroone-jo.com Blue Fig, Prince Hashem St., Abdoun, (06) 592 8800, La Bruschetta, o St., Abdoun, (06) 593 1513 Beit El Fukhara, Abdallah Ghosheh St., near 7th and 8th circles, (0) 79 714 0250 Beit Shocair, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4094 Burj Al Hamam, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com 1st Circle, (06) 464 Cafe Burger, 17 Ahmad Al-Arousy St., Al Batool Center, Abdoun, (06) 592 2832 Casereccio Restaurant, Al Qahira St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 4773 Casper & Gambini’s, Mazen Sido AlKurdi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2600, www. casperandgambinis.com Centro Brasserie, Queen Nour St., 4th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1020 Champions, Marriot Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7607 Cinco De Mayo, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www.ichotelsgroup.com La Cucina Ristorante, Princess Alya Bint Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 3355 Deir El Qamar, Sa’ed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4666, www. deirelqamarrestaurant.com Diwan Al Sultan Ibrahim, Iriteria St., Um Uthaina (06) 551 7383, oceanhotel.com.jo

LISTINGS Diwan Shahraya, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran St, 3rd Circle, (06) 596 6511 www. leroyalamman.com Entrecôte Café de Paris, behind Le Royal Hotel, 3rd Circle, (079) 911 9117 Esaki, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., 4th Circle, (079) 717 9888 Fakhr El-Din, Abdul Qader Koshak St, Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1789, www.fakhreldin.com Fatty Dabs Burger Shack, Saed Abdo Shammout St., Abdoun, (0) 79 6075 204 Haret Jdoudna, Talal St., Madaba, (05) 324 8650, www.haretjdoudna.com Al Huwwara Restaurant, King Abdullah II St., Dabouq, (06) 535 4210 The Ivy, Rajai Suleiman Sukkar St., next to Orthodox Club, (06) 593 5130 Kashmir & Al Argeeleh, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 9520, kashmirargeelah.com The Lettuce & The Fish, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 593 3031 L’Incontro, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, www.grand.hyatt.com Indochine, Grand Hyatt Amman, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1433, www.grand.hyatt.com Indu, Intercontinental Hotel, Islamic College St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 1361, www. ichotelsgroup.com Levant Restaurant, Al Mutanabbi St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 8948, www.levantjo.com The Living Room, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 5998, www.romero-jordan.com La Maison Vert, Abed Al Hameed Bades, Shmeisani, (06) 568 5746 Ne:Bo, Mount Nebo, Madaba, (077) 771 2224 Noodasia, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 6999 Rajeen Restaurant, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 462 5400 Ren Chai, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 5777, www.renchai.com Romero, Mohammed Hussein Haikal St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4227, www.romerojordan.com Scenario, Shat Al-Arab St., (078) 720 0002 Sufra, Rainbow St. #28, (06) 461 1468 Tannoureen, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 551 5987, www.tannoureen.net Tarweea, Rabieh, (06) 548 1000 Trader Vic’s, The Regency Palace Hotel, Queen Alia Street, Shmesani, (06) 560 7000, www.tradervics.com Trattoria, AlQasr Metropole Hotel, Arroub St., Shmeisani, (06) 562 0528 Vinaigrette, AlQasr Metropole Hotel, Arroub St., Shmeisani, (06) 562 0528 Whispers, Abdul Rahman Alawi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1850 WOX & Company, Saad Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 2920, www. woxandcompany.com Yoshi, Mithqal Al Faeiz St., Jabal Amman, 06 464 0903, www.atico-jo.com/yoshi.htm Zaatar w Zeit, Mecca St., (06) 552 9291, www.zaatarwzeit.net

THEATERS

TRANSPORTATION

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

KIDS' STORES

EID CLOTHING SHOPPING

COCOBELLE

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Go brought out their inner child for the day and hit the shops for some kid-friendly shopping fun Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

ONCE UPON A TIME Brought to you by the same people behind the brilliant play space, J’imagine, Once Upon A Time is a toy store with a difference Rather than your run-of-the-mill plastic toys, Once Upon a Time instead stocks an inventory of wooden toys that are not only beautiful, but will keep your children playing away for hours, encouraging imagination and motor-skills development. Even better than that though is that, Plan Toys, one of the brands this shop boasts makes playthings made with wood from fertilizer-free rubber trees and assembled without glue making these products safe for both your little ones and the environment! Don’t miss: Their magnetic books that allow your kids to use a range of magnets SCan Here fOr to create faces, people, animals, and faCeBOOk vehicles — perfect for keeping the kids occupied while you travel! Queen Zein Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5267, www.facebook. com/OnceUponaTime.Toy

BABYSHOP A one-stop-shop for all things baby and children, make your way to Babyshop if you need to stock up on stuff for your kids For babies, this large store has a great range of clothes, nursery furniture, and basics for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well as traveling systems. Babyshop even carries great maternity clothes and essentials for moms-tobe. And if you’re looking for toys, then look no further, as Babyshop carries toys for children of all ages from the very young to school aged kids. Even more impressive, though, is this department store's wide and stylish selection of clothes, shoes, and all sorts of accessories for your little ones! Don’t miss: Their awesome and original baby proofing items to make your home safe for your young ones! Mecca Mall, Mecca St, (06) 416 6500, www. babyshopstores.com 30 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE This educational center is a place that both parents and children will love Parents will appreciate the instructive and developmental benefits of ELC’s products while children will enjoy the fun that these toys bring! Geared for newborns to six-year-old kids, books, puzzles, educational DVDs, games, musical instruments, and building blocks can all be found here to spark creativity, inspire the imagination, and hone psychological and physical skills. Don’t miss: Their range of kitchen toys for children to play at being chefs; who knows you may have a culinary master-to-be on your hands! City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 7796, www.elc.co.uk

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To encourage good eating manners, parents can stock up on kits for toddlers Head to Everything Kitchen and keep a look out for the brand Oxo Tot, which includes colorful plates, utensils, sippy-cups, and snack containers that kids will love. Parents can also grab the store's food mills and mashers, as well as their freezer blocks and trays to make tasty, healthy baby food at home. Everything Kitchen, Batool Center, Ahmad Al Arousi St., (06) 592 3443, www. facebook.com/ everythingkitchen

NEED TO KNOW Hamleys have opened a second branch on Fawzi Al Call (06) 593 0127 for more information.

With their mission to have “the finest toys in the world,“ Hamleys is every kid’s dream! Floors and floors of every type of toy imaginable, Hamleys caters to children of all ages. Think, educational toys, soft toys, sports gear, action figures, arts and craft supplies, board games, building kits, and much, much more. Regardless of your age, you can easily spend hours in this store discovering all the amazing toys they boast and playing with your favorite ones. Plus, Hamleys regularly organizes in-store talent shows, chocolate making parties, and play dough parties, as well as larger events where popular TV characters like Spongebob Squarepants, Mickey and Mini Mouse, and Shaun the Sheep make an appearance — all this to keep their little customers’ imaginations running wild. Make your way to Hamleys this month and find out what they've got on for Ramadan! Don’t miss: Their fun costumes to encourage kids to use their imagination and play dress up and perhaps become future Oscar award winners! Al Hijaz Building, Mecca St., (06) 551 5020

This little gem of a boutique houses plenty of the cutest clothes, shoes, and accessories for tiny tots and children If you’re looking for great outfits for your little ones this summer, look no further than Cotton Candy. Little boys will look dashing in this store's jeans, button up shirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, Converse sneakers, and fun pajamas, while little girls can get all pretty by sporting Cotton Candy’s day dresses, fancy dresses, Hello Kitty tops, tutu skirts, and ballerina slippers. Cotton Candy also has adorable onesies, outfits, blankets, and bibs for smaller infants. Don’t miss: Their swimwear for both boys and girls for awesome summer fun! Nooh Al Romi St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 5547

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DRESS THE PART There’s nothing like wearing a fresh new outfit, and Eid is the perfect occasion to do just that. So Go went and checked out the top spots to get the family into some new getups this season...

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H&M FOR TEENS & KIDS Global fashion retailer H&M has a fantastic selection of clothes for children and teens With their stylish seasonal trends and plethora of accessories — everything from shoes to belts to ties to hair pieces to jewelry galore — the younger members of the family can easily look their best this Eid Al Fitr by shopping at H&M. Dresses, tops, and skirts for girls or shirts, pants, and jackets for boys are all easily found here. Plus parents will love the affordable price tags! TAJ Lifestyle Center, Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (079) 604 0802, www.hm.com/jo

BOGGI MILANO FOR MEN MANOUKIAN FOR LADIES The Italian menswear brand Boggi Milano is the ideal choice for the gentleman with discerning tastes Beautifully made button up shirts, fine suits, sharp blazers, handsome ties, and smart trousers is just what a well-dressed gent needs, whether for a formal or more smart-casual look and Boggi Milano has it all. And don’t miss their accessories like belts, cufflinks, and shoes to complete a man’s well thought out attire. TAJ Lifestyle Center, Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 1266, www.boggi.com 32 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

Recently opened in City Mall, Maoukian is perfect for the lady looking for sophisticated getups this Eid Their chic dresses, elegant pants, fashionable tops, beautiful skirts, and stylish blazers will make it a breeze to put together those special outfits for visits with family and friends. Also their vast array of accessories — such as bags, shoes, scarves, and jewelry — will add the right final touches for that perfectly trendy look. City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 586 8502, www.groupemanoukian.com

With chocolates being an integral part of Eid, Go tasted some delish delicacies from new chocolatier, Carmiolata Carmiolata is amman’s latest chocolatier to offer up its delectable bites. Specialized in handmade truffles, one bite of these and we guarantee you’ll be hooked! Order some up today and indulge, and make sure not to miss Carmiolata’s signature truffles like their Red Flame with cinnamon and chili or their White Pearl with white chocolate and ginger. Our fave flavor, though, is their luscious peanut butter truffle! Sold via their Website, as well as other sites like Ihdeeny.com and Fustuq.com order, your eid chocolates from Carmiolata for something really special. www.carmiolata.com

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Carmiolata will also be selling at the Automobile Club’s Ramadan Bazaar during the weekends and at Souk JARA on Fridays.

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Go stopped by family-friendly boutique, Cocobelle, to see what fun things they have in stock Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

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Champions is a family’s go-to store for apparel and accessories

#134 University St. (06) 516 7637 www.cocobellestore.com

NEED TO KNOW

ocated on University St., Cocobelle is a treasure trove of all things kids. From toys and books to newborn essentials and furniture for older kids, if you’re in the market for children’s items, chances are Cocobelle stocks it. Carrying a large portfolio of international brands, Cocobelle places great importance on the quality of the products they offer. Check out practical items from Munchkin, such as fresh food feeders, baby-bottle brushes, sippy cups, formula dispensers, crib organizers, potty training toilet seats, and sun shades. Or Summer Infants’ medical and safety products like 3-in-1 thermometers, pacifier thermometers, infant bedrails, infant gates, infant nursery care kits, video monitors, and car-seat cushions.

Here, you’ll also find plenty of toys from Melissa & Doug, Bruder, Haba, and the ever-popular CDs, DVDs, and books from Baby Einstein. Think, building blocks, musical instruments, soft toys, tunnels for crawling into, wooden toys, and loads more! Cocobelle even have lemonade stands for budding entrepreneurs, workbenches for mini carpenters, easels for future Picassos, and wooden fruits, veg, and other play produce for master chefs in the making. And whether for baby showers, baptisms, or birthdays, Cocobelle also offers a gift registry service. Once items are chosen, a list with images and prices are uploaded onto a personalized Facebook group where friends and family can see what gifts are wanted. For parents-

to-be, this is If you see something you like on Cocobelle’s a great way Website catalogue, you can have it delivered to request straight to your door by those either calling or emailing them! essential infant items like play-yards, changers, diaper dispensers, soft blankets, musical mobiles, booster seats, and so on. Cocobelle can even deliver these items on your behalf to whomever you’re gifting them to for even more convenience! So if you’re expecting or you already have children at home, a family trip to Cocobelle is not to be missed!

Boasting an enviable selection of brands like Quiksilver, Roxy, Jansport, The North Face, Skechers, Gottex, Fitflop, Birki’s, New Era, DC, Power Balance, Havaianas, and Vans, Champions on the family’s and accessories needs. Kids (and their cool range of street-wear, bathing

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ENJOY EID WITH NOKIA

If you’re looking to gift some electronics this Eid, look no further than Nokia’s new awesome line of phones

Each of these Nokia is available in a range of colors making them

NOKIA ASHA 305 he Nokia Asha 305 is a fun and entertaining Easy Swap dual SIM phone, helping users make the most of their phone while retaining control of their costs. The phone features a bright and colorful 3 WQVGA resistive touch screen along with Bluetooth and Dual Band connectivity. 40 EA games are available for download with every phone, as well as a 2MP camera, Nokia Maps, and the revolutionary Nokia Browser that lowers the costs of data plans! Price: 67 JOD

CLASSIC LOOKS Swiss watch and jewelry maker, Swatch,

NOKIA ASHA 302 he Nokia Asha 302 is Nokia’s first Series 40 phone to support Mail for Exchange, giving people access to their emails, contacts, and calendar on an exchange server. That and a stylish QWERTY keyboard make it ideal for young entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a beautifully designed phone. Additionally, the Nokia Asha connects to popular social networks and enables chatting through Whatsapp and other instant messaging services. The Nokia Asha 302 is powered by a 1-GHz processor and supports 3.5G data speeds. Price: 89 JOD

unveils additions to its Classic Collection

watch looks ahead to a season of elegance with a beautiful set of three Irony Lady Lady, three New Irony Big, and three Irony Medium models. Together, these stylish and versatile models comprise the latest edition of the Classic Collection. The Irony Lady Lady models offer eye-catching dials in metallic blue, metallic purple or white. The three New Irony Big, on the other hand, form group of sporty and stylish models, with a generous 43 mm stainless steel case. Rounding out the collection are three Irony Mediums, all outfitted with 35.2 mm cases in stainless steel. To see the collection, visit Swatch on Princess Taghreed Moh’d St., Sweifieh, or call (06) 585 6678 for details.

NOKIA 500 he Nokia 500 is an entry-level touch screen smartphone that refuses to compromise on quality or performance. Incorporating Nokia’s fastest processor to date, a 5MP camera, a great music and entertainment experience, and preloaded with Maps and turn-by-turn navigation, the Nokia 500 extends Nokia’s portfolio into the entry-level smartphone market without sacrificing quality! Price: 124 JOD

the magic of rubies this summer with a stunning ruby and EYE Discover diamond set from Kayali Jewelry were called the stones of love and passion, so it’s no wonder that this CATCHING setrubies attracts the eye and radiates pure beauty. Mounted in 18K white gold and by diamonds and ruby stones, this jewelry set adds that perfect touch JEWELS surrounded to any outfit.

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Head to Kayali Jewelry, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina to see more. Alternatively, call (06) 552 5726 or visit www.kayalijewelry.com.

EXTREME TIMES

The Suunto Core is the ultimate sports instrument for any adrenalinepacked outdoor activity

his all black wristwatch gathers a range of accurate data and information to aid users when exploring the wilder parts of the world. its advanced abc functions (altimeter, barometer, and compass) are combined with other features like a depth meter, sunrise and sunset times, and a menu in four languages! the storm alarm and altitude difference measurement assist in navigation, resulting in better safety in extreme conditions. one enthusiastic Suunto Core user is Swiss Ueli Steck, who in february broke the speed record for climbing the north face of the Eiger, the alps’ most famous wall. Steck started a log with his Suunto Core wristop computer, using it to measure his time and altitude progress as he raced up the 1800m high wall! Find Suunto watches at Time Center. Visit www.timecenter.jo for more.

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Ramadan with IHG The InterContinental Hotels Group in Jordan is setting the mood for the perfect Ramadan Iftars and evenings the Crowne Plaza Amman is offering an iftar buffet by their famous pool, where a live band will be performing. an iftar à la carte menu is also available at Al Halaby Restaurant. at Holiday inn resort Dead Sea, check out Al Deera Restaurant for an iftar buffet with a wide selection of ramadan dishes. Guests can also enjoy the ramadan evenings outdoors at the hotel’s Horizon outlet. while for those in aqaba, the InterContinental Resort is offering a lavish iftar buffet with live cooking stations at the renowned Bourj Al Hamam Restaurant. Guests can enjoy the food along with the soft music performed by a live duo. also, evenings are made fun at the Martini’s Lounge terrace, where screens keep you updated with ramadan’s popular tV shows! For further details, visit www.ichotelsgroup.com today.

APPAREL

Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (079) 712 5303 Adidas Originals, Al Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 6034, www.adidas.com Aizone, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 37 24, www.ashti.com Avanti, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3305, www.impac.com.jo BCBG/MAXAZRIA, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 4620312, www.bcbg.com Biba Boutique, Kurdi Complex, Fawzi Al Mughrabi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0405 Boss, Al Khair Building, Sharif Naser bin Jamil St., (06) 569 2595, www.boss.com Champions Sportswear, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 1065 Diesel, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (079) 995 0882 Ermenegildo Zegna, Zara Center, Arar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 464 3305 www.zegna.com Etam, Wakalat St., Sweifieh (06) 582 8696, www.etam.com Farah Shop, Um Uthaina, (06) 553 8061 Fiordelli, Le Royal, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, (06) Forever 21, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 553 7231, www.forever21.com For the Love of Vintage, 17 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (0)79 828 0000 Gap, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 585 5408, www.gap.com Go Sport, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 582 0965 H&M, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (0) 79 712 5307 Jo Bedu, Baouniyyeh St., Jabal Weibdeh, (06) 461 8144, www.jo-bedu.com Karen Millen, Fountain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3952, www.karenmillen.com Kenny, #18 Astra Building, Islamic College St., (06) 461 0100, www.kennyboutique.com Lavin, Al Khair Building, Sharif Naser bin Jamil St., (06) 566 2444, www.lavin.com The Lingerie Shop, Abdoun, (06) 592 7994 Mango, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 1349, www.mango.com Massimo Dutti, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 8227, www.massimodutti.com Maxmara, Building No. 30, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 0601, www.maxmara.com Mlabbas, City Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 2448 OBA Boutique, 17 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0715 Pinkdust, 17 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 1401 Philosophi, 17 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0240 Pull&Bear, Wakalat St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 6501 Reebok, City Mal, King Abdullah II St., (06) 581 9178, www.reebok.com Scruples, Cairo St., Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 3490 Vibes, Nakhwa Center, Zein Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 593 0149 Zara, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 550 2776, www.zara.com Zay, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 8818

APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS

AEG, Mecca St., (06) 552 7640, www.aeg. com, www.al-kattan.com Bang & Olufsen, Thaqafa St., Shmesani, (06) 562 7317, www.bangolufsen.com Blinx, (06) 585 2543, www.blinx.jo Bose, Fountain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj(06) 582 9404, www.bose.com E-Mart Electronics, Sameh Mall, Madina Al Munawarah St., (06) 550 5500 Golden Mobile, King Abdullah II Ibn Hussein St., (06) 586 3369, www.goldenmobile.com.jo Isystems, Foutain Plaza, Abdel Rahim Haj(06) 582 9504 Leaders Center, King Abdullah II St., (06) 533 3332 LG, Mecca St., (06) 556 0626, www.lg.com Mabco, 3rd Circle, (06) 464 7666, www. mabco.com.jo 40 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

Multi Vision, Madina Al Munawarah St., (06) 554 2902 PC Zone, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 556 1766, www.pczonejo.com Smart Buy, Al Sahel Avenue, 7th Circle, Sweifieh, (06) 580 9999 Tele Link, Abu Al-Suod Building, Abdel Hameed Sharaf St., Shmesani, (06) 560 7744, www.telelink.com.jo Universal Kitchen, Building No. 250, Mecca St., (06) 553 0200, www.uniersal-kitchen.com

ART GALLERIES

SHOP LISTINGS

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

FLORISTS & PLANT SHOPS

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

Adasat Studios, Jabal Weibdeh, www. adasatstudios.com Art Matters, 47 Sulaiman Al Nabulsi St., Abdali, (06) 565 6326 Broadway Gallery, Salah Toukan St., , (06) 581 0280, www.broadwaygallery.com Darat Al Funun, The Khalid Shoman Foundation, Jabal Weibdah, (06) 464 3251 FURNITURE & HOME ACCESSORIES Dar Al-Anda, Dhirar Bin Al-Azwar St., Jabal ACE, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 582 2224 Weibdah, (06) 462 9599, www.daralanda. Armani Casa, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 569 3031, com www.armani.com Foresight Art Gallery, Ibn Al Roumi Street, A Piece of Africa, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra Um Uthaina. (06) 556 0080, www. St., (06) 462 6364 foresightartgallery.com NEED TO Bashiti Hardware, T’la Al Jacaranda Images, Omar KNOW Ali, (06) 535 0009, www. Bin Al Khattah St., 1st bashitistores.com Imseeh Circle, Jabal Amman, Darwazeh Living, 244 Jewelry has launched (06) 464 4050, www. Wadi Saqra St., (06) 566 a new collection from jacarandaimages.com 6054 the renowned international Love On A Bike, Everything Kitchen, brand Regalo. To check out Mu’thaa Bin Jabal this limited edition collection, Ahmad Al Aroussi St., St., 1st Circle, head to Imseeh on Shat Al Abdoun, (06) 592 3443 Jabal Amman, (06) Arab St., Um Uthaina. Or Exclusive Home, Al 461 4288, www. call (06) 551 1120 for Husseini Complex, Mecca loveonabike.com details. St., (06) 556 1300 Nabad Art Gallery, Gizmos, 17 Ahmad Al Aroussi St., (0) 79 686 1247 Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) Home and Garden, Queen Zain Il 465 5084 Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 593 4858 Orient Gallery, Issam Ajlouni St., Shmesani, Home and Home, (06) (06) 568 1303, www.orientgallery.net 586 2622, www.homeandhome.com.jo Orfali Art Gallery, Kufa St., Um Uthaina, Home Center, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) (06) 5526932, www.orfali.net 554 1711, Silsal, between 4th and 5th circles, (06) In-Design, Mecca St., (06) 586 3475 593 1128 The Studio, Prince Mohammed St., Bldg. 89, The Linen Closet, Hassan Barkawi St., North Abdoun, (06) 593 4504 Downtown, (06) 464 6367, Midas, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 586 www.thestudio-jo.com Zara Gallery, Grand Hyatt Amman, 3rd Circle, 6183, www.midasfurniture.com The One, Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) (06) 465 1433, www.zaragallery.org 462 0305, www.theone.com Rattan House, Abdullah Ghosheh St, (06) BOOKS, MOVIES, & MUSIC B@C in Abdoun, Fawzi Al Kawakji St., Abdoun, 402 0789 Vanlian, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufit St., (06) 592 3036 (06) 581 3647 Books@Cafe, Omar Ibn El Khattab St., Jabal Zara Home, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) Amman, (06) 465 0457 550 2779, www.zara.com The Good Book Shop, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3939 HANDBAGS & SHOES Hakawati, Mecca St., (06) 556 1466 Aldo, Hamra St., Sweifieh, (06) 582 3972, Jordan Book Center, Queen Rania Al Abdallah www.aldo.com St., Al-Jubeiha, (06) 515 1882 Chic Boutique, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti Philadelphia Book Gallery, Al-Shahid Wasfi St., Sweifieh, (06) 300 5000 Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (06) 551 5861 Clarks, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 Prime Bookstore, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al 5054, www.clarks.com Mufti St., Sweifieh, (06) 581 1204 Geox, City Mall, King Abudllah II St., (06) 582 Prime Megastore, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 1727, www.geox.com 556 0313, www.primemegastore.com Kipling, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) Readers, Cozmo Center, Al Sahel Ave., 7th 585 4338 Circle, (06) 582 8488 Longcamp, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Titles, off Fawzi Al Kawakji St., Abdoun, (06) Sweifieh, (06) 581 8998 592 4130 Nine West, City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) Virgin Megastore, City Mall, Al Madinah 581 1466, www.ninewest.com Al-Tybieh St., (06) 5502787 Scholl, Al-Shahid Wasfi Al-Tall St., Tla’ Al Ali, (0) 79 533 5000, www.scholl.com EDIBLES Steve Madden, City Mall, King Abdullah St., Bateel, Kurdi Center, Abdoun, (06) 593 www.stevemadden.com 4431, www.bateel.ae The Cake Shop, Zain El Sharaf St., Abdoun, JEWELRY & WATCHES (06) 592 5295 Abu-Shakra, Luxuria Building, near Abdoun The Cakery, Hasan Al Barqawi St., Deir Mall, Abdoun, www.abushakra.com Ghbar, (0) 77 716 1717 Barakat Jewelery, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, Jeff De Bruges, Cairo St., Abdoun, (06) 590 (06) 552 0300 Bulgari, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Jelly Belly, Abdel Rahim Haj-Mohammed St., Uthaina, (06) 553 0319 (06) 581 6531 Carati, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., Patchi, (06) Sweifieh, (06) 581 8305 586 4907 Imseeh Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Suzy Q’s Gifts & Chocolate, 17 Ahmad Al

Um Uthaina, (06) 551 1120, www. imseehjewelry.com Kayali Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 5726, www.kayalijewelry.com Kurdi Jewelry, Shat Al-Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 0101 Mouawad Jewelry, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 556 3891, www. mouawad.com Nadia Dajani, Intercontinental Hotel, between 2nd and 3rd Circles, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 2272 Over the Rainbow, Rainbow St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 461 3248 Shawkat Shami, Um Uthaina, (06) 553 4901 Stone, Ahmad Al Aroussi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 7454 Swatch, Princess Taghrid Mohammed St., Sweifieh, (06) 585 6678 Swarovski, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9197 Tiffany & Co., Grand Hyatt, Al Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 462 2311 Time Center, Um Uthaina Vista, Iritirea St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 2216, www.timecenter.jo

KIDS

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

MALLS

Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 580 8888, www.albarakamall.com City Mall, Al Madinah Al-Tybieh St., (06) 586 8500, www.citymall.jo Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 552 7932, www. meccamall.jo Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim Bin Al Hussein St., (06) 592 1122 Zara Center, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 463 7315

PERFUME & COSMETICS

ABC Dept. Stores, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 582 5191 Abu Shakra, Abdoun Mall, Umaween St., Abdoun, (06) 592 8060 Bath & Body Works, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (0) 79 712 5315 The Body Shop, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 581 9258, www.thebodyshop.com Crab Tree & Evelyn, Al Baraka Mall, Sa’eed Al Mufti St., (06) 581 8286 Faces, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 585 6213 MAC, City Mall, (06) 550 2824 Make-up Forever, taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., abdoun, (06) 554 8790 The Soap House, Yousef Asfour St., 1st Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3953 Vavavoom, City Mall, Mecca St., (06) 550 2826 Victoria’s Secret, Taj Lifestyle, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun, (0) 79 712 5312

SUPERMARKETS

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

BABYCORD JORDAN

DR. AMR YASIR AMR

HEALTHY

CORD OF

LIFE

Go’s in-house doctor, Ghaleb El-Farouki, looks into the offerings of BabyCord Jordan, the region’s leader in cord stem cell storage

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ny parent will tell you that, to them, the most important thing in the world — more vital than their own wellbeing — is that of their child’s. Most parents would go to any lengths in that pursuit. The advent of stem cell therapies and the discovery, in 1978, of stem cells in umbilical cord blood at birth, have provided an opportunity to protect your child from many diseases that could afflict them in the future. Stem cells are essentially the building blocks of the body and have the unique capacity to multiply and develop into other types of cells. In other words, they haven’t already committed to develop into one certain cell type. The development of stem cell banking has helped bring peace of mind to many families around the world. The remarkable potential of stem cells allows them to regenerate and form tissues and vital systems within the body. More importantly, a child’s stem cells, found in the cord blood at birth, are an ideal match that can be donated to various members of the family. They have a 100% match with the child him or herself, a 50% match with the child’s parents, and a 25% match with the child’s siblings and grandparents.The stem cells, with which cord blood is rich, can be used to treat and cure a growing number of different medical conditions. BabyCord Jordan is the first cord blood bank to be established in the Middle East, and is affiliated to the New England Cord Blood

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Nablus St., Jabal Hussein (06) 568 2699 shatha@babycordjordan.com www.babycordjordan.com

Bank (NECBB), based in Boston, Massachusetts. It started operations in 2005 and was set up by a group of Jordanian specialists in obstetrics and pediatrics who recognized the merits of having this service available. The center is currently housed at the Al-Amal Hospital in Amman and staffed by a qualified group of biomedical engineers, pharmacists, and nurses, supervised by the medical directors. Collections of cord blood can be conducted anywhere in the country; in fact several have been conducted at hospitals outside Jordan following prior coordination. At times, the decision to use BabyCord is made by parents at short notice, but it’s preferred that contact is made prior to the expected date of delivery. This is in order for the legal contract to be finalized and all information to be disseminated. Parents should fully understand the potential benefits of this service, but also the limitations. Collections can be done following both natural and caesarean section deliveries. BabyCord teams only carry out their work once the delivery process has safely taken place. Cord

blood is collected at the time of delivery and shipped to the US using a trusted courier on the same day. The cord blood is not currently stored in Jordan, but work is underway on building a storage bank in Amman to serve the entire region. The collection procedure is simple and involves no harm to either the mother or baby. It is nurse-led and takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Once the newborn baby is detached from the umbilical cord and taken to the nursery, a special sterile kit is used to extract the blood present in the cord that is still attached to the mother. Then to obtain the maximum possible amount of cord blood, the delivered placenta is also compressed. The purposely-designed collection bag can take up to 250 ml of blood and staff try to fill it as much as possible, which can be a challenge. The amount collected can be affected by the weight and size of the baby, the length of the umbilical cord, size of the placenta, and the time taken for delivery. A segment of the umbilical cord itself is also obtained and sent along with a sample of the mother’s blood to the cord blood bank.

NEED TO KNOW BabyCord is accredited by the US FDA, the American Association of Cord Blood Banks, and Jordan’s Ministry of Health. The service is also approved by religious authorities.

FUTURE

POTENTIAL There is currently advanced research being done into treating the following diseases with stem cells

disease - Parkinson’s disease

The BabyCord kit is designed to preserve the samples until they arrive at the storage facility in the US. The umbilical cord tissue, known as “Wharton’s jelly,” can also be used to extract stem cells, which can potentially be used in tissue engineering. BabyCord Jordan clients range from the average person to celebrities and royalty, and the practice has risen in fashion in recent years. Many are driven by the rise in profile of global stem cell research and medical successes in this field. Others have family histories of certain illnesses where stem cells may be relevant to treatment. In addition to success stories reported globally, in 2008 the national awareness of the service was raised by the case of a child who was treated successfully for Leukemia at the King Hussein Cancer Center using donated stem cells from cord blood collected and stored at his younger sister’s birth. This continues to be an exciting field with huge potential benefit for many people.

Thinking Ahead - Liver disease - Heart disease - Bone regeneration

Prior to storage, the initial sample of cord blood is divided into six different containers This is so that in the future it is not necessary to thaw the whole amount in one go in order to use the stored cells. Storage is conducted in liquid nitrogen tanks at the chilling temperature of -196° Celcius. Work is underway on methods of sample expansion.

HEALTHY

Setting Things

Straight

Sulaiman Al Hadidi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman (06) 593 1611 (079) 562 8888

HEALTHY

INSIDES

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NEED TO KNOW

With a dozen visits to date, Go’s mom-of-four, Wendy Merdian, tells us what makes Dr. Amr Yasir Amr the go-to Bone King of Amman

combined with a healthy diet leads to healthy

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ou see your kid fall off his skateboard and hear the “crack” as his wrist hits the pavement. You begin to panic, that is until you realize that you have — as I do — Dr. Amr Yasir Amr’s number on speed dial. Dr. Amr comes from a family tradition of doctors; his grandfather was the first health prime minister of Jordan, and his mother, aunt, and two uncles were also doctors. Dr. Amr, however, followed in the footsteps of his father and mentor — a man who also happened to be Jordan’s first orthopedic surgeon. “I’ve been exposed to medicine ever since I remember,” says Dr. Amr, “My father used to take me to the clinic to observe (from a distance) some minor operations at an early stage of my life. I developed my interest in medicine at the age of nine. It became my goal ever since.” After getting his pre-med at University of Notre Dame, Indiana, Dr. Amr returned to Jordan to continue studying medicine at the University of Jordan. After graduation, he joined an orthopedic training program at UJ, then continued his masters in the UK with scholarships from the British Council and Dr. Sami Khoury, the owner and founder of Amman’s Palestine Hospital. Dr. Amr’s wife, an ophthalmologist, joined him there and they continued their training together. The pair eventually came back to Jordan and, in 2000, Dr. Amr opened his clinic. Dr. Amr loves his work. “Medicine is about people and trying to provide a better quality of life. That’s what clinicians try to do,” Dr. Amr explains, “Some people think that it’s all about prestige and money.” For him,

DOCTOR’S ORDERS Dr. Amr, a father himself, has some specific words for parents on bone safety this summer… “The role of the cannot be The most common

For bones to break,

(skin, fat, nerves, bone to break. Children’s bones are elastic, however — they bend before

is very deceiving: no swelling or no

and the child falls again and the break We moms need

training.

though, the smiles of his patients and their families are his reward. “Every day is special and every time you’re able to relieve a person’s agony and pain, the goal of medicine is achieved. There’s no other feeling like that of helping someone and observing the change in their outlook once things go well and they can go back to a normal life.” As in real life, however, medicine is not all rosy. “Sometimes things take an unwanted turn,” says Dr. Amr, and patients cannot detach themselves from an unfortunate incident. “They often go through the ‘self torture’ and ‘self questioning’ phase that sometimes takes years to overcome. Asking themselves, ‘Could I have changed the outcome if I only did this?’ Or ‘Could I have done it a different way?’” It is this kind of understanding, compassion, and commitment that leaves moms like me absolutely confident that my kids are getting better health care in Amman, with Dr. Amr, than they could receive anywhere else in the world. A no-wasta appointment system enables Dr. Amr to devote his time to patients without interruption. Continuous education is of vital importance to his practice as well, and Dr. Amr attends several major international conferences each year. One of his specialties is treating genetic diseases and he sees a lot of hip issues such as Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Brittle Bone Syndrome, and metabolic bone diseases. Dr Amr’s dream, however, is to begin a group practice of likeminded doctors, working toward providing a complete care program where any patient can be taken care of by any member of the group. I know I’ll be cheering him on to see it happen!

For the mom-gen, Dr. Amr has good tips for staving off bone disease like osteoporosis “Bone is a living tissue and is one the major systems of the body. The health of our bones is a reflection of our health in general. Taking care of one’s self starts from a very early age by eating a balanced diet. One should also stop smoking, correct Vitamin D deficiencies (where applicable), and control co-existing diseases, such as blood pressure and diabetes.”

HEALTHY CLINICS

FIDIC (The First Dental Implant Center), Biomedix, 50 Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Shmeisani Abdoun, (06) 593 9497 com Dr. Na’el Abazza, 5th Circle, Al Jumean Dr. Hisham Bustani, Dental Care Clinics, Building (06) 593 4425 Shmeisani, Dr. Midhat Abdelmalik, Dr. Moh’d Al Dr. Hussam Sleiby- Dental & Oral Surgery Basheer St., Shmeisani, (06) 568 9814, Clinic, Suleiman Al Hadeed St., 5th Circle, www.derma-jo.info (06) 593 0015 Dr. Haytham Abdul Hadi, Ameer Hamza St., Dr. Ibrahim Nashashibi Dental Center, 7th Jabal Amman, (06) 464 0040 Circle, (06) 581 2393 Dr. Ibrahim Abu Ata, Al Khaldi St., Al Khaldi, Jordan Dental Center, Gardens St., T’la Al (06) 463 0333, Ali, (06) 553 8261 Dr. Amr Amr, Al Bader Medical Center, 5th Jordan German Dental Implant Center, Circle, (06) 592 1101 Mecca St., (06) 582 3345, www.JGDcDr. Mohammad Al Baghal , Building No. 46, dental.com Al Khaldi St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 6625 Jumeira Dental Clinics, Madina Munawara Dr. Sae’d Al Barghouty, Hazza’ Al Majali St., St., (06) 556 3710 Jabal Amman, (06) 464 3133 Al Khalidi Specilized Dental Center, Bin Battikhi Specialized Clinics, Mustafa Khaldoun St., Jabal Amman, (06) 464 4281, Khalifeh Street, 3rd Circle, (06) 464 7253 www.kmc.jo Caviar Medical Center, Khald Bin Al Walid Al Massi Dental Implant Center, Queen Street, Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 566 6209, Rania St., (06) 535 0669 www.active-caviar.com Musa Clinics, Mecca St., (06) 552 3678 Dr. Nayef Al Dibes, Abu Hassan AL Ashari Dr. Nabil Asfour, Al Zohla St., 5th Circle, (06) St., (06) 567 0499 592 3250 NEED TO Karmalite Medical Esthetic, Dr. Samer Sunaa Clinic, 26 Na'eb Imran Al Ma'aytah St., Mohammed Ali Janah St., KNOW (06) 586 8024, Abdoun, (06) 593 6677 Ladies www.karmalite.com Dr. Thamer Smile Studio, planning to get a Dr. Khalil Ghosheh, Zeid 219 Madina Munawara little groomed for Eid’s Bin Harethah St., Jabal St, Tla’l Ali, (06) 556 celebrations should check Amman, (06) 464 2190 3811 out Caramel Beauty Care Dr. Jareer Halazon, Panorama Dental Lounge Queen Noor St., Jordan Center, Princess and pedis to waxing, facials, Hospital, (06) 568 4450 Taghrid Mohammed St., and more! Call (079) 535 Dr. Nidal Hamad, Zahran , (06) 593 9991 3464 to book. St., 5th Circle, Jabal Al Saoudi Al Tebbi, Amman, (06) 592 0202 Suleiman AL Hadeed St., Dr. Hadi Abu Hantash, Al 5th Circle, (06) 592 6663 Sharq St., Jabal Amman, HEALTHY EATING (06)464 4707 Atkins: United Nutritions, Mecca St., (06) Dr. Fawzi Abu Hmeidar, Speciality 588 5449, unitednutritions.com Hospital, Shmeisani, (06) 565 2501, www. Live’ly, 11th Floor Emaar Towers, Zahran speciality-hospital.com Dr. Khaldoun Jayousi, Bin Khaldoun St., 4th St., (06) 551 5771 DNI Nutrition Center, Circle, (06) 465 0666 (06) 585 1188 Dr. Faris Jumean, Abdullah Ghosheh St., (06) Eman Hamarneh Nutrition Center, 585 3525 (0) 79 561 1470 Dr. Shireen Jweiber, Shmeisani, (06) 569 Nutrition Zone, Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 5159 Dr. Zaher Al-Kaseeh, Al Khaldi St., 4th Circle, 586 8707, nutritionzoneltd.com The Fitness Clinic, (06) 464 1901 Mecca St., (0) 79 556 6861 Dr. Zaid Kilani, Farah Hospital, 3rd Circle, (06) 460 3555 Dr. Taroob Khoury, Layla Al Khaylaeyeh St., HOSPITALS Abdul Hadi Eye Hospital Shmeisani, (06) 567 8909 Jabal Amman, Abu Firas Al Hamadani St., Laser Care Center, Bin Khaldoun St., 3rd (06) 462 7628, www.ahhospital.com Circle, (06) 463 3956, lasercareclinic.com Al Amal Center, University St., (06) 535 Dr. Ibrahim Mashini, 4th Circle, (06) 593 3000, www.khcc.jo 1755 Al Amal Maternity Hospital, Jabal Dr. Mute’e Mehyar, Sakinah St., Jabal Al Hussein, (06) 567 3155, www. Amman, (06) 560 3030 alamalhospital.com Dr. Alia Nsour, Al Nasser Building, Jabal Amman Surgical Hospital, Jabal Amman, Amman, (06) 464 2377 Dr. Lina Qaddoumi, 6th Circle, (06) 553 5997 3rd Circle, (06) 464 1261 Arab Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 Dr. Zuhair Al Qasas, Main Street, Wadi Al 1199, www.amc-hospital.com Seer, Bayader, (06) 582 1801 Al Esraa Hospital, University St., (06) 530 Dr. Iyad Reyahi, Building No. 16, 8th Circle, 0300, www.esraahospital.com (06) 586 5290 Farah Hospital, Jabal Amman Mai Zeyadah Dr. Mahmoud Abu Shaban, Zahran St., 5th St., (06) 464 4440, www.farah-hospital.org Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 592 1020 Ibn-Al Haytham Hospital, Musa Al Saket St., Dr. Hameidah Shaheen, Bin Khaldoun St., (06) 520 5555 Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1212 Dr. Ramzi Tabbalat, Abdullah Akkad St., 1st Istishari Hospital, Al Kindi St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 500 1000, www.istisharihospital.com Circle, (06) 465 5562 Jabal Amman Hospital, Al Mutanabi St., 4th Dr. Yousef Salameh, Al Madina Al Circle, (06) 464 2362 Monawara St., (06) 562 1307 Jordan Hospital, Queen Nour St., Shmeisani, (06) 560 8080, www.jordan-hospital.com DENTISTS Al Ahli Dental Center, Queen Rania St., (06) Al Khaldi Medical Center, Bin Khaldoun St., 4th Circle, (06) 464 4281, www.kmc.jo 516 8787 Jordan Red Crescent Hospital, Prince Al Alsalem Dental Clinic, Alsalfa Building , (06) 477 3141 opposite Jordan Hospital, (06) 566 4432 Jordanian University Hospital, Queen Dental Spa Clinic, Al Madinah Al Rania Al Abdullah St., Al Jubaiha, (06) 535 Munawwara St., Um Uthaina, (06) 556 3444, www.ju.edu.jo 0043 Al Rashid Hospital, irbid, (02) 710 0890 Esthetic Dental Center, Khaled Bin Specialty Hospital, Jaber Bin Hayyan St., Alwaleed St., (06) 566 1802 Shmeisani, (06) 500 1111 46 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

LABORATORIES

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

NATURAL TREATMENTS

The Art of Living Foundation, 6 May Ziadah St., 4th Circle, (0) 79 660 6746, www. Abdoun Physiotherapy, Al Bader Medical Center, 5th Circle, (06) 592 4005, clients. johealth.com Dr. Yang, Abdoun, (06) 592 4028 Dina Slim Center, Abdoun Circle, Abdoun, (06) 592 1037, www.dinaslimcentre.com Physio Medic For Physiotherapy, Princess Basma St., 5th Circle, Abdoun, (06) 593 3114, physiomedic.net

OPTICIANS

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

PHARMACIES

Abu Sheikha Drug Store, Akef Al Fayez St., Daheyat Al Rasheed, (06) 516 2971, www. abusheikha.com Amin Shqair Drug Store, Khaleel Al Salem St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 550 2997 Arabian Drug Store, Prince Talal St., Downtown, (06) 462 4051 Bayer Drug Store, Hikmat Center, Al Abdali, (06) 562 1030 Dar al Dawa, Al Rabiyah, Siqilia St., (06) 553 9176, www.dadgroup.com Ferring, Medina Munawara St., (06) 550 1011, www.ferringme.com Hikma Drug Store, Ahmad Al Nsour St., Al Bayader, (06) 585 9442 Husam Nimer Drug Store, (06)5519803 Jordan Drug Store, Isam Al Ajlouni St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 5125, www.jdsco.net Medica Drug Store, Al Vasram St., 5th Circle, (06) 551 6800 Nabih Nabulsi Drug Store, Shaker Ben Zaid St., (06) 569 1681, Nader Group, Al Lozi St., Mokabaleen, (06) 420 0191, www.nadergroup.com Pharmacy One, King Abdullah II St., (06) 541 3026, www.pharmacy-1.com , Gardens St., T’la Al Ali, (06) 551 9380 Rawhi Drug Store, Queen Zain Al Sharaf St., Abdoun, (06) 592 9599 Telegraph Drug Store, King Abdullah 2nd St., (06) 541 1599 Trust Drug Store, Sport St., Al Arjan, (06) 568 0955, www.trust-ds.com

SALONS/BARBERS

Aboud Salon, King Faisal Bin Abd Al Azeez St., 6th Circle, (06) 552 0181 Anis Beauty Center, Al Farrad St., Um Uthaina, (06) 553 5717 Ashraf Co. (Mavala,Poupa), Hussein Snobar St., Wadi Al Seer, (06) 585 8005, Avan, Fawzi Al Mouhrabi St., Abdoun, (0) 77 733 2740 Ayman Shatara, (06) 582 1270 La Cure, Queen Noor St., Shmeisani, (06) 566 4721, www.shoplacure.com Daisy, Sa’ad Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0686 Emad Bazzi, Abdoun Circle, Building No. 20, (06) 593 4762, www.emadbazzi.com.jo Essentials, Prince Hashim St., Abdoun Circle, (06) 593 5555, www.essentialsamman.com Elixir, Paris St., 7th Circle, (06) 585 5723, Fatenah Salon, Mecca St., (06) 551 2006

LISTINGS Fuad Salon, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (079) 559 1020 Haidar Salon, Omran AL Ma’aytah St., Deir Ghbar, (06) 581 1344 Hammoudeh Salon, Abdoun, (06) 592 9080 Joe Raad Salon, Queen Zein St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5060 Jolie Feme, Saed Zaghloul St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5518 Kinda, Abdoun, (06) 593 2876, www. kindacenter.com Lara Salon, Batool Center, Ahmad Al Aroussi St., Abdoun, (06) 592 0095 Maria Salon, , (0) 79 556 8209 Marwan Khair, 5th Circle, (06) 553 5717, Murad Salon, (06) 593 2252 Nivea, Arrar St., Wadi Saqra, (06) 463 2984 N-Style, Abdoun, (06) 593 4934, www. nstyleintl.com Ra’fat AL Saeidi Salon, Sattam Al Hasan St., Abdoun, (06) 593 5222 Raja’I Haddad, , (06) 586 3583 Rashid & Thaer, Wadi Saqra St., (06) 552 5434 Roger Salon, Al Mughrabi St., Abdoun, (06) 593 9954 Rupina Salon, Sa’a Zaghloul St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3163, www.joliefemme.info Sa Scene Hair & Beauty, near American Embassy, Abdoun, (06) 593 3435 Selena Beauty Center, Al Rabiyeh, (06) 553 6050 Steve & Metri Salon, Abd Al Rahman Allawi St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 1099, Style Tec, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, (06) 566 0690 Abdoun, (06) 592 0777 Tariq Hair Styles, Queen Zein Al-Shouq St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3232, www.tareq.m.com Ten of a Kind, Batool Center, Ahmad Al Arousy St. Abdoun, (06) 592 0095 Toni & Guy, Al Fou’ad Complex, Sa’ad Al Shamout St., (06) 592 2999, www. toniandguyjordan.com

SPA

Al Pasha Turkish Bath, Ali Mahmoud Taha St., Jabal Amman, (06) 463 3002 Anantara Spa, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 8888, spa.anantara.com Club Olympus Spa, Grand Hyatt Amman, Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) 465 1234, amman.grand.hyatt.com Guinot Moroccan Spa, Shat Al Arab St., Um Uthaina, (06) 552 6240, (077) 044 1440 Jordan Valley Marriott Spa, Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 356 0400, www.marriott.com Karmalite, Naeb Omran Maaytah St., (06) 586 8024 Kempi Spa, Kempinski Hotel Amman, Abdul Hamid Shouman St., Shmeisani, (06) 520 0200, www.kempinski.com Nirvana Spa, Thaqafa St., Shmeisani, (06) 565 2673, www.nirvanaspajordan.com Al Pasha Turkish Bath, Al-Mahmoud Taha St., 1st Circle, Amman, (06) 463 3002, www. pashaturkishbath.com The Royal Spa, Le Royal Hotel Amman, Zahran St., 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 460 3000, www.leroyalamman.com The Spa, Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Al Kindi St., 5th Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 550 5555, www.fourseasons.com Spa Amber, Bin Ghazi St., Hai Al Radwan, (06) 585 5070 Spa Time, Barakat Zo’bi St., 7th Circle, (06) 585 0025, www.thespatime.com Zara Spa, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 349 1310, www.zaraspa.com Zara Spa Tala Bay, Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba, South Beach Road, Tala Bay Area, Aqaba, (03) 209-0320, www. moevenpick-hotels.com

BASKETBALL CLUBS

AIKIDO IN AMMAN

ACTIVE

HOOP

STARS Go’s Tamara Seikaly looks into some of the city’s top basketball clubs that kids of all ages can join

raining in basketball skills in Jordan has come a long way. Long gone are the days when kids would create a makeshift court with temporary baskets to shoot some hoops. The way has been paved for kids in the Kingdom to receive professional formal training whether they are learning the sport for fun or they really want to take their playing to the next level. There are many different basketball clubs that the youth can join to perfect their dribbling, lay ups, and three-point shooting, but here are some of the top ones…

the region come to Jordan. This fest Al-Riyadi Program, launched allows children to discover the beauty in 1998, is the largest, allencompassing basketball program of the country and compete in an international tournament. In the past, in the country They give 400 boys and girls, who the festival has hosted teams from already practice bball regularly, NEED TO Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE. the chance to enjoy the KNOW Since 1998, Al-Riyadi beautiful game and make Al-Riyadi also also participates in the new friends while having travels to tournaments and training camps Minibasket in Piazza, fun. The program is across Europe and the US furthering their the most prestigious officially registered with teams’ exposure and minibasket tournament the Jordan Basketball experience in the game of basketball! in Matera, Italy! Federation (JBF) and Looking forward, serves as a feeder system Al-Riyadi Basketball Caravan for Al-Riyadi Basketball will start this September. This is a Club’s official teams that compete at year-long community engagement the national level! program through which the Al-Riyadi Team practices take place at family will reach out to 25 schools the Al-Riyadi Aramex Playground and community-based organizations in Sweifieh, and the program and touch the lives of more than 1,250 components include: the Minibasket less fortunate children. Al-Riyadi will Center, year round practice sessions bring their baskets, balls, players, and for kids seven to 12 years old; coaches together to host a coaching Babybasket, the only bball program clinic for kids and leave them with in the country for boys and girls smiles and, hopefully, a new found from three to six years old; and the love for basketball! Superleague, a six-week tournament that enhances fair play, sportsmanship, TO JOIN: and community service. (078) 677 7701 In addition to regular practice (078) 677 7702 and games, Al-Riyadi organizes a fadi.sabbah@aramex.com on.fb.me/LYBJXt Basketball Festival where teams from 48 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

Established in 2006, Jordan Stars Sporting Club is a non-profit organization that aims to promote community building through sport In addition to teaching basketball skills, coaches and staff also provide awareness about health and wellness to children along with their newly established football program. Over 650 children to date have participated in their program. Jordan Stars offers coaching and guidance for boys and girls aged from four to 16 years, in a secure environment conducive to reach his/her individual athletic potential, while utilizing outstanding coaching staff, programs, facilities, and athlete management. JSSC’s practices are held at various schools. This professional program makes sure each player in every age group goes through a carefully planned skills and technique improvement program, designed to show players how to develop their talents. Also registered with the Jordan Basketball Federation, the club offers training for kids who eventually could play at the national level. Teams participate

in tournaments in Europe with no less than five trips per year while also hosting Superleague activities. Moreover, coaches attend training workshops to help them develop their coaching skills. Coach Mustafa Abu-Shamma and Coach Ihab Qaddoumi oversee a staff of 22 who provide its members and players with a comprehensive and sustainable sports and recreational program. The two coaches boast over 15 year of experience, both having played for Jordan’s national team, in Lebanon, and the Gulf. Jordan Stars Club prides itself on the service they provide and the hard work they demand, instilling the belief that sports can impact life by developing character and increasing skills to achieve success with — all this, taught in an atmosphere of family fun, values, and excitement! TO JOIN:

Mustafa Abu-Shamma (079) 595 6595 Ihab Qaddoumi (079) 566 6366 www.jordanstars.com

TO JOIN:

(079) 740 0444 aymanedais@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/ AymanIdaisAcademy

One of the newest centers in Amman, the Ayman Idais Academy opened its doors in the beginning of 2012 Teaching kids from the age of four to 13 years, the Ayman Idais Academy is looking to hone, within Jordan’s youth, the art and mastery of basketball. Thus far, practices are held three times a week at a local private school and already over 80 kids have joined the academy since its launch. Leader of this academy, Coach Ayman Idais, has been playing basketball since he was 13 years old. Famous in Jordan, you may well know his name; his career began at the Orthodox Club, after which he moved to the Zain Club, and then back to the Orthodox Club. With over 16 years of experience in the Kingdom, he also played with Al Sharqa Club in Dubai where he was the second top scorer, Best Athlete, and third best rebounder in all of Asia! Eventually, Ayman qualified for the Basketball World Cup in 2010!

With years of solid experience, Coach Ayman wants — via his academy — to create a basketball program for all age groups by building a solid foundation to produce high quality bball players capable of competing and winning. Whether a player moves on to play at the national level or just continues to play scrimmages with friends, AIA strives to encourage basketball lovers at any and all levels. Furthermore, the academy aims to re-galvanize basketball fandom in Jordan; they’re on a mission to reinspire the love of the game! The Ayman Idais Academy also plans to partner up with internationally recognized organizations and corporations to provide sport and basketball opportunities to the disadvantaged and rural areas across the Kingdom.

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ACTIVE

The Masters of

Precision

Go’s Baylea O’Brien looked into the Japanese art and discipline of aikido this month, with help from the Amman Aikikai Aikido Dojo Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

DOJO

ETIQUETTE

Address the instructor as “Sensei” during class.

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At the beginning of class, your Sensei will bow on front of the class; students should bow back while saying “Onegai Shimasu” (oh-nihguy she-mahss).

“A

ikido is a material art that is passive, non-aggressive, and prevails by understanding and using the strengths of the opponent,” explains Alaa Hijazi, owner and sensei of Amman Aikikai Aikido Dojo. I tried my hardest to keep Alaa’s definition in mind as I suited up in my white uniform tied tight with a green belt and kneeled on the mat next to the other aikido students. From our initial meeting, Alaa encouraged me to partake in an aikido class as a participant, not just a spectator. I became, however, hesitant of that decision as I watched Alaa’s and his student’s demonstrations in awe. From young boys to midaged students, I watched each weave, throw, and bend around one another, always offering a hand up after tossing their opponent to the ground. Observing Alaa was like watching any master perform his

classes, but found herself drawn or her craft; each movement was to the art as well. “The good thing graceful, tactful, and effective, about aikido is that if doesn’t mirroring the swing and precision depend on physical strength, but of a sword. on the center of balance,“ explains Of course, even my best efforts ceased to mimic these NEED TO Rasha, “it’s empowering as a female.” Alaa has concise movements, but KNOW even taught aikido after being taught how techniques to a young to land correctly from man in a wheelchair. a throw, I felt more AAAD Young or old, comfortable to let loose man or woman, fit or and enjoy the humbling not, this is discipline experience of practicing can be taken up by some aikido techniques anyone. If you’re interested with other students. in an activity that is guaranteed Founded by Morihei Ueshiba to harmonize your mind, body, in the 1920s, Aikido is a modern and spirit, while bringing you Japanese martial art that disciplines acceptance and understanding, the body and mind in order to help aikido is the perfect choice. “If you the learner better himself or herself can move, you can train,” Alaa on the mat and in daily life. explains, “our different heights, “No one is boastful, no one is strengths, and abilities are what trying to compete,” says student creates a melting pot of experience Rasha Sayeh. Initially Rasha when we train.” enrolled her daughter in aikido

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Aikido can be broken down into three Japanese

characters, Ai (harmony), Ki (power), and Do (path). Translated, aikido means the path that leads to harmony with energy and power!

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At the end of class, you must bow again, however, this time saying, “Domo Arigato gozaimashita” (doemoe ah-ree-gah-toe go-zah-ee-mashtah).

When your Sensei claps his hands or says “Yamme,” immediately stop what you›re doing, take the seiza position (kneel sitting back on your legs) and pay attention.

The dojo is equipped with a changing room, bathrooms, showers, and a closet to hold personal belongings. Ladies have precedence to use the changing room.

To sustain team spirit students help clean the mat after each training.

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

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Al-Kheir Building, Abdul Raheem Haj Mohammad , (06) 586 2004, www. arthurmurrayjordan.com 17 Almassara St., Abdoun, (06) 592 9914 , 4 Issa Bin Salman St., (06) 583 3361, www.elitedancejo.com , 5th Circle, opposite Four Seasons Hotel, (079) 598 8117 Shahroury Plaza, (06) 585 8649, www. freeway.pro , St., (06) 569 0292, www.pac.org.jo Hussein Foundation, (06) 569 0292, www. pacjo.org Al Husaini Building, Wakalat St., (06) 581 3071 , 14 Ibn Al Fata St., 7th Circle, (079) 585 5345 Al Husseini Complex, Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, (06) 586 8878, www.salidadancestudio.com Abdul Raheem Haj

0030, www.sinaidivers.com

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, Saed Abdo Shamout St., Abdoun, (06) 592 3828, www. , Mecca St., (06) 585 9924, , 7th Circle, Khalda, (06) 535 6998, 28 Mamdouh Al Sarayrah (06) 554 5756, www. intensitigyms.com , Intercontinental Hotel, Queen Zein Street, (06) 464 1361 , Marriott Hotel, Issam Ajluni St., Shmeissani, (06) 560 7607, www.marriott.com 2 Ahmad Al Dayri St., Abdoun, (0) 79 622 3099 , Abdelrahim Allawi Street, 5th Circle, (06) 592 3400, www. bristolamman.com Al Husseiny Complex, Abdullah Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, (06) 582 9182 , (06) 568 6672 Tla’a Al Ali, (06) 534 9144

, Le Royal Hotel, Zahran Street, 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman, (06) 430 3000, www. leroyalamman.com (06) 585 7254, (06) 582 2844

Bank, Khalda Main St., Khalda, (06) 551 3031 7th Circle, (06) 581

(06) 534 7637 19 Fawzi Al Qaweqji St., (06) 586 2404 Abdoun, (06) 592 9669 Dabouq, , Hussein Bin NEED TO (07) 77 620 1300 Ali St., Jabal Amman, (06) KNOW , 465 1234, www.amman. grand.hyatt.com St., Jabal Amman, (06) 593 , Fitness One Vega 8939, www.tempojordan. Sheraton. Al Nabil BodyJam com Hotel & Towers, Al Deir Ghbar, (0) 79 886 0669 (06) 593 4111, www. and sheratonammanalnabil. DiviNG ceNTerS www.facebook. com , com/FitnessOneVega , South Beach Road, Aqaba, Abu Firas Al Hamadani (0) 79 584 3724, www.aqabaSt., Building # 4, (06) 464 diving.com 9049, www.curvesme.com/ Jordan Corniche St., Aqaba, (0) 79 559 2095, www. aqabadivingcenter.com , South Coast, Aqaba, (06) 206 0501, www.goaqabadive.com South Beach Road, Aqaba, (079) 538 1979, www. bedouinmoonvillage.com , South Beach Road, Aqaba, (0) 79 671 2831, www.darnavillage.com , Al Saada St., Aqaba, (0) 79 660 0701, www.diveaqaba.com , Aqaba South Beach Road, (03) 203 1808, www. aqaba-divevillage.com Tala Bay, Aqaba, (077) 943 0969, www.aqababoat.com , South Beach, Aqaba, (03) 202 2323, www.aqabascubadiving.com , Coral Bay Hotel & Resort, Aqaba South Beach Road, Aqaba, (03) 201 7035, www.rdc.jo , Al Saada St., Aqaba, (03) 201 3735, www.aqabadivingseastar.com , Resort and Spa Tala Bay, Aqaba, (03) 205

, Al Kurdi Building, Abdoun, (06) 592 4499 , Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06)

585 0063

Abdul (06)

, Hotel Le Méridien, Queen Noor Street Shmeisani (06) 569 6511

KiDS ceNTerS

Cairo St., Abdoun, (0) 79 520 5010, www. ammanfc.com Abdullah II St., (06) 541 1479, www.cmj.jo Al Maha Plaza, Al Madeenah Al Munawwarah St., (06) 552 1458, www. choice-gym.com , Abdelrahim Allawi St., 5th Circle, (06) 592 3475, www.funfactorykids.com , (06) 554 0850, www.funtasticjo.com (06)5823975 , City Mall, King Abdullah II St., (06) 582 3700, www.jingosjungle.com , Saad Zaghloul St.,

LISTINGS

Abdoun, (06) 592 5957 , Mecca Mall, Mecca St., (06) 553 6511 , Princess Basma St., Abdoun, (06) 592 5113, www.mygymjordan.com

SpOrTS clUBS Road, (06) 429 0055, www.action-target.com 33 Taqiy Al Din Al Subki St., Khalda, (079) 666 7467, www. ammanaikikai.com , Cairo St., opposite Citibank, Abdoun, (06) 592 7880 (077) 733 6688, www.bike-rush.com , Road, (0) 79 552 0334 Cairo St., Abdoun, (079) 653 4335, www.jordanjiujitsu.com , (06) 573 6177, www.climbat.com , Mecca St., (0) 78 555 2525, www.cyclingjordan.com , (06) 412 5290, www.dunesclub.com near Zai, Al Salt (077) 723 4569, www. jordanadventure.com Khalil Al Sukkar St., Dahiyat Al Hussein, (0) 79 542 3121 King Hussein International Airport, Aqaba, (03) 205 8050, www.royalaerosports.com Juwaideh, (06) 412 6566 Al Kiswa St., Rabia, (079) 564 4402, www.thesourcemma.com Al Sharq St., 3rd Circle, (079) 543 1616, www.tropicaldeserttrips. com 26 Khalil Al Dabbas St., Rabia, (0) 79 557 3036, www.wteo.org

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, Swaimeh (0) 77 900 0202 , Road, Swaimeh, (05) 349 3333, www. alwadiresort.com Queen Alia Airport Road (06) 412 1704, www. ammanwaves.com , (06) 565 2004 , Airport Road (06) 429 0306, www.jsc-kart.com

VOLVO S60

AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

DRIVE

VOLVO

S60

44,000 JOD

Olympic Fever

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If you’ve got Olympic fever, head to Abdoun’s Khuttar Café to watch the games broadcasted live! Located on Irbid St., Khuttar is popular for throwing fun themed nights, hosting great live performances, and showing all the important sports games. They also serve up some delicious dishes and well made argeeleh. If you’re looking to catch some of the London 2012 Summer Olympic games this month, this is a top choice venue! For reservations, call (06) 593 9099 or (079) 790 0500, or visit www.khuttar.com for more.

STYLE & SUBSTANCE

Go’s Samer Aksoy had a rendezvous with the Volvo S60 to find out what this ride is all about

Images by: Motaz Abu Hamdeh

here’s something about Swedish cars that make them so cool, I really can’t put my finger on it, but I think it’s a mixture of various elements. Take Volvo, for example; this is a brand that has heritage, is synonymous with safety, and produces solid, reliable cars that never cease to stop working. Also, more recently, Volvo has also been injecting style into their cars — and not the type of style that makes every Volvo unrelated to the other, but a design philosophy that evolves each time a new model is introduced. This is heritage in design at its best. In the market you have three kinds of entities: the leader, the follower, and the challenger, and for a while now mainstream luxury has been defined by German automakers, which are, honestly, worth the praise as they churn out sublime cars offering no compromise to a standard they have set. But other carmakers do think otherwise and challenge this kind of luxury. Personally, I find Volvo synonymous with alternative luxury and, well, leather. The first association is rather an obvious one, but the latter is linked to my childhood. The first time I ever sat inside a Volvo I was in my early teens, and the Volvo in question was the S70 — the latest generation back then. I sat in the back seat behind the driver, admiring the car’s ergonomic headrests and the distinct aroma of the cool leather brought a smile to my face. The large leather swathed seats looked amazing and felt equally sublime. Although brief, that moment struck a cord with me, and as they say, first impressions matter the most. The leather impression stuck. At least 10 years has passed by since my last direct encounter with a Volvo. Mind you, I have enjoyed seeing them on the road — the C30 looks amazing, especially with the R-design kit and the XC60 has one the most stylish rear ends a off-roader could have! I have always wondered how a Volvo feels behind the wheel though, and luckily I was given a chance to explore this aspect with the latest Volvo S60. The exterior of the S60 is a charmer. I like how the roofline drops smoothly after the B-pillar, joining the sculpted rear end. The lines flow together fluidly with no sudden obstruction — you don’t feel that the car is saggy or heavy at all. Once I stepped inside and finally got into the driver’s seat, I was greeted with a dash that sidesteps symmetry in the most intriguing fashion as the air vents are laid out unconventionally. The center console is elegantly clean and simple, sitting in front of a large storage area — how unusually brilliant! Volvo’s trademark ergonomic headrests are truly a balance between form and function. Overall, I approve. On the road, the S60 proves to be an engaging

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Volvo (Mahmoudia Motors) Al Sharif Nasser Bin Jamil St., Wadi Saqra (06) 553 6680 www.volvocars.com

5 FACTS ABOUT THE S60 1| 2: The number of S60 generations.

ride as feedback from the steering wheel provides wanted entertainment. Turn in a corner and there is no abrasive body roll; the Volvo calmly plants its way through. The ride itself is supple and can deal with the most horrible of road deformities, and our roads really test the car’s suspension capabilities. Also, wind noise (while riding with windows closed, of course!) is almost nonexistent as the S60 seamlessly slices through the air — hat tip to its exterior design. The S60 is all that I expected from Volvo: it combines the best elements to create a very attractive package. It features the latest in safety and reliability, provides a refreshing take on luxury, and last but not least, the amazing leather interior lives on! To sum it all up, of the three kinds of carmaking entities that exist, Volvo is a true challenger.

2| 2000: The year the first S60 was launched. 3| Geneva Motor Show: Where Volvo unveiled its S60 design to the public. 1.6 Liter Turbo 180Bhp : 240Nm 6-speed Auto 9 Seconds

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DRIVE

cArS OF NOTe 2005 Bugatti veyron This hyper car is fastest thing on four wheels on the planet with 0-100 in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 408.47 km/h!

NEED TO KNOW King Hussein Parks, King Abdullah ii St., (06) 541 1392 www.royalautomuseum.jo

AUTO

ROYALTY Go’s Samer Aksoy spent the day at Jordan’s most family friendly place for car lovers — the Royal Automobile Musuem

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SL,

useums are one of the most wondrous things mankind has come up with. The idea of gathering historical artifacts and art under one roof for the public to take in and enjoy is pure genius, yet simple at heart. As all ideas, the notion of the museum has expanded; now you have a wide range of museums ranging from the ornate (such as, art and history museums) to the modern (for instance, music and pop culture museums) to the bizarre (like Ripley’s Believe it or Not and even whole museums dedicated to coins). This makes the educational appeal broad and somewhat focused at the same time. Though what truly tugs on my heartstrings the most are, evidently, car museums. Personally, I find cars works of art and passion a testimony of what mankind can achieve, as each year and model outdoes the previous one in every aspect of the automobile,

1955 Mercedes

whether from a design or technical perspective. And when a car museum is not just any car museum, but tied to royalty, my intrigue and interest in it skyrockets. The Royal Automobile Museum in Amman (RAM) is a tribute to His Majesty the late King Hussein’s remarkable life, and to highlight his love for automobiles. Just by taking a walk around the museum halls you can clearly see and feel the passion he had towards cars. The vast range on display presents automobiles in their finest, from the iconic to the epic. Around each corner you are greeted with models that have either graced the silver screen, the gravel of a race or rally track, or majestically floated on the capital roads in ceremonies and parades. With audiovisual tools further enhancing the experience, this museum is truly a worthy experience — an inspiration for the car enthusiast and the historian.

1886 Benz patent motorwagen This Benz is one of the most significant motor vehicles in the history of automobiles. Though it might be considered a motor carriage, it has a top speed of 16 km/h. Truth be told, during its time, that was very fast!

1966 Amphicar The Amphicar was a bold attempt at combining two transportation methods in one. 2,800 units were produced of this vehicle, which is able to be a car and a boat at the same time, thus the nickname, “the car that swims.”

1936 cord 810 Westchester From the 30s to 60s American cars were leaders of design and tech. The Cord features front wheel drive, retractable headlights, and electric pre-selector transmission!

MY TOP FIVE RAM CARS 1989 Porsche 959

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1989 Ferrari F40

1984 Aston Martin Lagonda

1976

Lamborghini Espada

1955 Mercedes SL

1975 mercedes 600 pullman This ultimate limousine is jaw dropping. Merc brought the fight back to Rolls Royce using a 6-liter V8 with 250 bhp. The museum’s one was the last car HM the late King Hussein rode in.

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THE CRUSADERS’ KEEP Go’s Samuel Gordon went south along the King’s Highway to seek out among the ruins the ancient crusader castle fortress of Kerak Images by: Bashar Tabbah

he King’s Highway was the crux of ancient Middle East trade. To control it was to have wealth, power, and the ability to wage war and dominate territory. About 130 kilometers away from Amman, south of Madaba, and adjacent to a stretch of the ancient King’s Highway, lies the town of Kerak, and its eponymous castle ruins, the most magnificent and important among Jordan’s famed Crusader desert castles. In roughly the last millennia, this imposing crusader castle has shifted hands many times, but its most notable owner was the founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty and leader of the Muslim forces during the Crusades: the great Salah ad-Din. The town of Kerak, however, has historically been of great significance since Biblical times. It was once the ancient capital city of the Moabite Kingdom, before falling into the hands of conquerors like the Romans and the Byzantines. The Nabataeans were no strangers to Kerak either, frequenting the city while traveling on trade routes from Southern Arabia as they transported frankincense, spices, and countless other goods. This sense of history that the town of Kerak and its famous panoptic castle provide is evident upon taking the first dusty steps around the wedgeshaped fortress. Upon first arriving at Kerak Castle, it’s highly recommended

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Ever the gentleman, Salah ad-Din during the first of his two separate sieges on Kerak Castle decided not to have his siege towers attack the bridal tower, as the opposing side’s Heir of Kerak, Humphrey the IV of Toron, and his love, Isabella of Jerusalem, had just been married!

to take a quick peek and get oriented with the centralized map. Amid all the tunnels, Romanesque stone vaults, corridors, staggered staircases, and various courtyards, Kerak Castle can easily descend into being a bewildering sea of beige. From the outset of exploring the massive complex, the quality of preservation and restoration, — particularly in comparison to Jordan’s other Crusader castles, or even the eastern desert castles — is strikingly evident. The castle is so intact, it’s stunning. It’s been 870 years since Kerak Castle’s construction and its appearance today is truly a testament to the architectural prowess of the initial military crusaders, as well as the restoration teams that have helped keep the palace from completely crumbling. The castle itself is a bit of a hodge-podge of architectural additions. There is a clear divide between the additional Arab white limestone architecture scattered among the ruins, and the volcanic stone that identifies Crusader architecture on the upper courtyards. Also on the upper courtyards’s lower levels, there is a smattering of Mamluk architecture, including a school and an accompanying mosque. It is on these upper courtyards that one gets a sense of majesty regarding the fortress. At almost 1000 meters above sea

level you can easily overlook the surrounding valleys and countryside, as well as the Dead Sea from here. It’s clear why this strategic and crucial location, with its ability to control northern and southern traffic along the King’s Highway throughout the centuries, was chosen for the castle. In addition to the sweeping courtyards, the towers and walls that ring the fortress themselves are astonishing. The same blend of Mamluk, Arab, and European architecture flows around the southern portion of the castle. Remarkable rectangular towers, which are illuminated from many arrow slits in the walls can also be found, as well as another intriguing architectural feature that added to the fortress’ defense: a moat. This isolated the castle from the hilly Western region making Kerak’s keep virtually impregnable from that approach. In this region, the amount of rich history, ruins, and monuments can easily seem like overkill. If your goal is to skip the fluff and seek out the truly rewarding, there are few experiences better than spending a couple hours walking around the ruins of Kerak Castle. The stunning vistas of the countryside alone are worth a picnic trip to the site. Pair that with the significant history the grounds have had in Crusader, Ottoman, and modern times, and you’ve got a total must-visit.

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TROVE This portion of the castle contains the tiny yet tidy Kerak Archaeological Museum that is host to various unearthed artifacts from around the site. The renovated museum also has heaps of accessible history concerning the prehistoric and preIslamic land of Moab, in addition to several detailed accounts regarding Crusader and Muslim history in Kerak.

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Go’s Rayah Al-Mashal headed down to Wadi Rum’s Bait Ali for a night at this beautiful desert camp

Bait Ali

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amping can be an amazing experience. Disconnected from the world, on an adventure, sleeping under the stars, conversing around a bonfire — it doesn’t get much better than that. Unless of course, you’ve got certain hesitations about the whole “roughing it” part of the outdoor experience. If you’re not one for sand in your ears, bugs in your bags, and hard-as-nails beds, yet you still want to experience somewhat of an “outdoor adventure” in Jordan, look no further than the Bait Ali desert camp in Wadi Rum for your solution. This place has turned desert stays into a luxury, offering everything from deluxe tent-style accommodations to actual rooms in adobe chalets with comfy beds and air conditioning. With hot showers, clean towels, a great restaurant, a swimming pool, and a range of desert activities for hire, it’s no wonder than Bait Ali is hailed as a top choice for a place to bunk when visiting the Valley of the Moon. Conveniently located on the edge of the Wadi Rum Nature

DESERT ACTIVITIES Bait Ali

Buggy Safaris Jeep Tours Horse riding camel riding Reserve, Bait Ali (Arabic for, “Ali’s House”) was built by its Bedouin owners following the traditional method of using natural materials, which blend harmoniously in with the desert surroundings. The camp’s modern kitchen, however, brings things into this century, and guests can enjoy food being served in a Bedouin tent style area, which

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also hosts comfortable seating, a Bedouin zarb oven, and even a small gift shop. Bait Ali is ideal for a first time or repeat trip to Wadi Rum, and with a capacity of up to 150 people, you can easily bring your entire family along when you stay here! This camp also plays host to dance nights complete with a DJ, and the first private amphitheater in Jordan. And if you’re up for it, you can also go exploring and climb up the nearby mountain stair for a breathtaking view of the camp and the rest of Wadi Rum — this is a must during either sunrise or sunset. So take a weekend this month to enjoy a quick trip away with the family and look up Bait Ali for a great stay that’s both fun and comfortable. SCAN HERE FOR WEBSITE

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The Bait Ali camp is easily accessible from the main Wadi Rum road and many signposts will point you in the right direction. The camp can be found about 15km from the Desert Highway turn off at Ragdia. This is approximately 55km from Aqaba or approximately 240km from Amman.

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Spirited Seaside City The second oldest city in Cyprus, Limassol, also known as Lemesos, straddles both the ancient world and modernity

ivided into two distinct parts, Limassol’s Old Town — along with the harbor and an array of ancient relics — is now home to plenty of cool cafés, good restaurants, and trendy boutiques, while the city’s newer touristic center boasts souvenir shops, popular eateries, and top hotels. With

lots of sightseeing to be done in and around Limassol, fun beach activities to be had, and kid friendly experiences to be enjoyed, this destination is an excellent choice for a short family vacation. If you’re interested in getting away this month during Eid look into this great Cypriot city and you won’t be disappointed!

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service, Amathus Beach Hotel is unmatched. Touted as a family-friendly hotel featuring a children’s club, a teens’ club, and organized activities, there’s something for everyone here. +357 2 583 2000 www.amathus-hotels.com

Atlantica Oasis

An all-inclusive 4-star hotel concept with plenty of activities for young ones, as well as a children’s pool boasting a pirate ship with slides and games, this is a solid option for parents

This is one of the area’s most famous ancient attractions, as it was once a major city, which endured from antiquity until the early Middle Ages. Kourion boasts ruins of a large Agora (market place) with an early christian basilica, a Forum, a Nymphaeum, the House of Achilles, and a grand amphitheater — or the House of the Gladiators — which would have sat thousands of spectators. This magnificent city is said to have been destroyed in the fourth century by five earthquakes that struck over 80 years.

WHAT TO DO SIGHTSEE

Head out to the several ancient archeological sites situated in Limassol and its surrounding areas for a cultured family outing. Don’t miss the popular Limassol Castle located in old Town, which also houses the Limassol Medieval Museum. And why not stop by the Archaeological Museum, also located in old Town, and browse their collection of pottery, jewelry, oil lamps, and other artifacts. outside the city, you’ll find Kolossi Castle 14km west of Limassol and the ruins of the ancient royal city of Amathus 11km east of Limassol.

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For a magical time with the little ones, head to the Bear Factory (old Town, +357 2 534 1040) where they can choose the skin, heart, insides, sounds, and name of their own teddy bear and watch it be made in front of them. For something more active, take the family to cyprus’ largest waterpark, Fasouri Watermania (LimassolPaphos highway, +357 2 571 4235) and give their awesome rides a go. or for an interesting history lesson, take the kids to Time Elevator (old Town, +357 2 576 2828), a 40-minute cypriot history tutorial complete with audio, visual, and sensory fun!

the kids enjoy their time. +357 2 588 3500 www.atlanticahotels.com

BEACHES

Limassol has the longest stretch of coastline of all the cypriot cities lending itself to a nice range of beaches, both in Limassol itself, as well as in the surrounding areas. There are a few key beaches to check out. Flo Café Beach Cove is centrally located within the tourist area with shallow waters ideal for families with young children. Lady’s Mile Beach features white sand and clear waters for swimming, windsurfing, or other water-based activities. Governor’s Beach is further out from the city center making is much quieter than other beaches and is ideal for fishing and snorkeling.

GETTING THERE Royal Jordanian operates flights three times a week from Amman’s Queen Alia International to Larnaca International Airport and from there it’s less than an hour drive to the city of Limassol.

Kanika Pantheon Hotel

This 3-star hotel is ideally situated in Limassol’s city center. With the old Town and the harbor just a short walk away, its location The beach is also just a stone’s throw away for seaside family fun! +357 2 559 1111 www.kanikahotels.com

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(COUNTER) CULTURAL VANGUARD Words by: Samuel Gordon

The romantic and bohemian are perfectly in tune with the modern, button-downed in this electric city that is at the forefront of a cultural revolution in Europe

erlin is a city of paradox and progressiveness where war-era bomb shelters camouflage hip art galleries and where slate-grey Communist buildings have metamorphosed into vibrant cafés, restaurants, and retro gaming arcades. Ensconced in the northeast nook of Germany, Berlin is a capital of 3.5 million inhabitants that spread out over the reunified East and West partitions of the city. In recent years, the former war ravaged capital has become a beacon for students and artists that have energized the metropolis into arguably the richest educational and creative scene in Europe. With its grand history and its attentioncommanding architecture, scenery, and sights, Berlin is a city made to explore and experience.

NEED TO KNOW on 25 August more than 100 museums and cultural institutions open their doors all night to Berliners and visitors. Known as The Long Night of the Museums, this is a great event to check out!

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Don’t miss: A large portion of façade from the Umayyad Era Qasr Mshatta, an ancient Jordanian desert castle, is on display at the Pergamon Museum. Damaged during WWII this façade is an important monument in early Islamic art. Get more info @ www.smb.museum

Don’t miss: A café experience in East Berlin! With all the splendid sights to see, it’s easy to forget just to sit back and soak up the atmosphere of Berlin. The cafes in Kreuzberg along the Landwehrkanal region are particularly lovely for people watching. Get more info @ www.tuerkenmarkt.de

The Berliner Dom is easily the most striking and opulent building in berlin, which is saying something given the breathtaking architecture that comprises much of the city. Located in central berlin, it was first created in 1451 and then underwent several transformations throughout the centuries because of destruction, changing religious affiliations (currently evangelical Protestantism) and shifting architectural trends (currently Neo-renaissance). Its present iteration has been the same since 1993 and with the final removal of war damages to the building, the Berliner Dom has been return to its former glory. Don’t miss: While the outside is gorgeous and complete with manicured lawns for afternoon picnicking, the inside is truly a marvel, particularly the 113 stop-pipe organ completed by William Sauher in 1903 and considered to be his masterpiece. Get more info @ www.berlinerdom.de

Museumsinsel (“Museum Island”) is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the central Mitte district of berlin that houses five distinct museums. Prussian king frederick William IV dedicated the island to the arts and sciences in 1841, and since then the complex has been in steady expansion. The Pergamon Museum — the most visited art museum in all of Germany — is the island’s crown jewel housing separate wings for the antiquities collection, the Museum of Islamic Art, and the Middle east Museum. Plus, it includes breathtaking reconstructions such as the five-story tall babylonian Ishtar Gate by Nebuchadnezzar II!

The districts in east and South berlin have a heterogeneous mix of 19th and 20th century architecture and are home to a mix of working-class Germans, immigrants, students, and artists. Scattered amid the hodgepodge of buildings are bookshops, stores, museums, and flea markets. The Turkish Market in Neukölln is a must-see as it’s widely considered the best market in berlin. The Mauerpark Fleamarket, with its extensive record collections, in Prenzlauer berg is not too shabby either! These boroughs also have a varied culinary scene where you can find the berliner staple currywurst, doner kebab shops, and candy boutiques.

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

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Dead Sea Spa hotel, Salt Land Village, Sweimeh, (05) 356 1000, jordandeadsea. com holiday inn Resort, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (06) 349 5555, www. ichotelsgroup.com Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, (05) 3560400, www. marriott.com Kempinski hotel ishtar Dead Sea, Dead

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

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

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Madaba inn hotel, Yarmouk St., (05) 3259003, www.madabainn.com Queen Ayola hotel, Talal St., (077) 776 7160, on.fb.me/GLep9s

HELPING SYRIAN REFUGEES STONETHROW STUDIOS PHOTO OF THE MONTH

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NEIGHBORS Jordanians are known worldwide for their hospitality. Go’s Wendy Merdian met some fascinating people who’ve been practicing true hospitality toward their neighbors in need — displaced Syrians Images by: Omar Alkalouti

r. Mahmoud Homsi’s family came to Jordan from Syria in 1880. His roots connect him deeply to today’s Syria. When he was working near Irbid — by our northern border to Syria — last year, he heard in the media that there were refugees, deemed “guests” in official circles, crossing into Jordan. He drove to border with friends to see if, indeed, there were Syrians coming in, as there are villages with families split between our two countries. They eventually found seven families and were shocked by what they saw: Jordanian villagers, with so little themselves, sharing what they had with the refugees. Coming back to Amman, Dr. Homsi and his friends began to talk with family and friends about how to help. When it got cold last winter, people sprang into action, collecting two truckloads of goods. Dr. Homsi’s “team” worked through the people of Ramtha, since they were the ones who knew the refugees’ needs best. The spirit of giving was contagious, says Mahmoud, “People started calling from everywhere. This is the pride of Jordan; people have nothing to eat, but are still hosting Syrian guests in their homes. Even people from the Baqa’a Refugee Camp were sending packages!” This movement was a spontaneous initiative. All those who took part work fulltime, but they pitched in to do their part to help as much as they could. Wasseem Al Kury, a consultant and project manager, is another Jordanian who has gotten involved on the basis of the natural societal connections between our two countries. “Personally, I didn’t 70 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

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require seeing the refugees to know that there were real problems.” But seeing their situation caused Wasseem and others to get involved. “The first people we met were three women and many children living with nothing in a room. Seven to eight people and not even a mattress!” Like Dr. Homsi’s group, Wasseem and friends brought these refugees supplies. They even found work for some of the men, harvesting olives. For Wasseem, the injustice left him sad and angry. “We have these problems here in our region? How can it be that progress is just breathing?”

All toGetHeR The spirit of community is evident with the sharing of information that occurs between Pastor Nour and the Islamic Centre. each group knows who’s been receiving assistance to keep things as fair as possible, and to ensure that no one falls through the cracks, especially during ramadan. Kitab Wa Sunna and the red crescent have been incredibly organized and will be hosting iftars throughout Ramadan as well.

by helping the tiny village of Al Turra support one of the first groups of Syrians that arrived in the country. Anselm got started with a 24-hour text message campaign, appealing to all of his friends for clothes and food. Setting up a collection point at Turtle Green Tea Bar on Rainbow St., they collected two truckloads of goods to give, becoming a part of Sanabel’s network helping 1,260 displaced Syrian families. His group takes the approach of providing goods and leaving right after so as not to burden the families with extra hospitality. A next step was mobilizing the arts community, so CIDS organized a concert in July to raise money. Beats for Syria featured local musicians Autostrad and Akher Zapheer, and Al Balad Theatre donated the venue. Thanks to ticket sales, donations, and food sales, over 3,200 JOD was collected. This served the refugees’ most urgent cash needs. CIDS is a non-political, informal group of individuals who are committing their time, energy, and networks to promote humanitarian support. Their latest campaign is called Help Now: Anselm Ibing, a German national an envelope campaign to collect 100 living in Jordan, is the founder of JOD per envelope. Concerned Individuals for Displaced Pastor Nour Sahawneh leads a Syrians (CIDS). He stepped up when small evangelical church in Mafraq. Syrian friends of his fled the coming Generally, it’s not a busy place, so crackdown last year and came to he noticed last August that 40 Syrian Jordan to live in his home. After families from Homs had moved leaving Jordan, they told him that he in. He and others from the church must carry on their work in helping their people. They recommended and connected him to Sanabel, an NGO working in the Al Husn Palestinian Refugee Camp since 2000, primarily with orphans and the handicapped. They are trustworthy and have no agenda, Anselm’s friends said. And in November 2011, Sanabel started

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Get in touch with any of these amazing groups that you just read about Learn more about how you can get involved with Dr. Mahmoud Homsi and his friends by visiting jaber987. blogspot.com. Get involved with Anselm Ibing’s Concerned Individuals for Displaced Syrians by checking out www.facebook.com/ CIDS.JO for future events and what you can do. Or call Anselm at (077) 903 0297. To donate, volunteer, and help via the Mafraq community, contact Pastor Nour on noursah@yahoo.com ScAN Here fOr fAcebOOk

Anselm stepped up

when Syrian friends

of his fled the crackdown

decided to visit them. Pastor Nour explains: “We started visiting the families weekly, talking and drinking tea, the Arab way. We wanted to hear their hearts, and make them feel welcome in Mafraq. They were our guests, in need of special care, not a ministry project.” Yet, these families needed food, so Pastor Nour and the community began to give out food parcels. “We didn’t want them to have to come to church to get food, so we brought it in quietly, with dignity,” says Pastor Nour. Soon they were feeding 90 families a week. Churches in Amman and the US began donating food or cash so that food could be bought in Mafraq and benefit the local economy. Volunteers began to come from all over; Jordanians, Egyptians, Americans, Europeans, and even Koreans came together. Each group was introduced to certain families, to build friendships. They cooked together, brought their kids to play together, to help everyone feel as comfortable as possible. People also donated toys for the little children, which was a big hit. And as it got colder, a call went out and Ammanis began donating winter clothing. Pastor Nour and volunteers have organized regular clothing distributions from the church, where a mother can take what she needs for her whole family. “We’re thankful for this true connection. The relationships continue after people return to Amman. We cannot serve all Syrians, but those we can, we want to leave a touch of love in their lives. We’re not a relief organization, we are a church. We focus on friendship and sharing, we try to help in understanding the nature of mankind, of forgiveness, and of laying down revenge.” GOMAGJORDAN.COM | AUG. 2012 | 71

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STUNNING STUDIO SYNERGY

NEED TO KNOW StoneThrow is always working on projects and looking for the creative of Amman to pitch in. if you’d like to get involved, email callouts@stonethrow studios.com.

Go’s Samuel Gordon headed ith a simple, “Hold on over to newly opened to this for me will ya?,” StoneThrow Studios, to find and a slick flick of his out what this production wrist, Khalid sent a thousand-dollar camera lens hurtling towards my house has got in store for general clumsy vicinity. Frantically the country’s film industry

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clawing at the air to save it from a shattered demise, I juggled the piece of equipment in my hand realizing it was a lot lighter than anticipated. Turns out it’s a simple movie prop; one of many scattered around StoneThrow Studios. After his prank, the effervescent Khalid can hardly contain his grin and motions to take me on a tour of the lovely film and arts studio he has co-created in the heart of Jabal Weibdeh. Stonethrow Studios is the beautiful brainchild of Khalid Abu Sharif, a 29-year-old writer/director, and Raya Qaraein, a 28-year-old producer/director. It officially opened its doors this past year as one of the Middle East’s leading content creation studios. Khalid and Raya’s combined vision saturates the studio from the aesthetic design of the arts complex to their philosophical business approaches. The duo constantly emphasizes cooperation and collaboration as the keys for helping filmmakers, screenwriters, and freelance artists realize their dreams. The studio itself radiates the intense focus of Khalid and Raya and their personal creative visions. They are throwbacks to an earlier era, themselves a study in classical film theory and criticism. In the mid-

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Khalid feels that it’s the flexibility in StoneThrow’s services that is the key their success “We offer the A to Z in our field, but you can pick your alphabet.” StoneThrow Studios can take you from step one, all the way to the final step of film production, and even help you get it onto the big screen. Plus, the pair will collaborate with you in order to make it happen. It’s this continuous philosophy of collaboration and artistic expression driving the studio. The duo has realized, as Raya puts it, that, “the film industry is no longer a one person job, and that you need a team of writers and conceptualizers to start the project, and take it from thought to reality.” Who better to help with that in Amman than these skilled and visionary auteurs?

1950s auteur theory was established and helped define French New Wave cinema by illustrating the influence that a singular piercing creative voice can have on art production. Khalid and Raya are auteur theory personified — Stonethrow Studios exists after gestating for years as sketches and scribbles in the margins of a yellow lined pad. Ideas ranging from the scope of documentary projects to the precision of where electrical sockets should be placed were all on hold until, as Raya puts it, “the timing was right, and the industry was ready.” Khalid notes that they’ve invested a lot of, “blood, sweat, and tears into this endeavor.” In the time I spent with them, the two of them would regularly speak about the studio as “their life” or “their kid” — the bond they possess for their craft is deep. Walking past the manicured fruit-tree dotted lawns and entering the sleek confines of StoneThrow Studios illuminates just how in focus Raya and Khalid are, as a sense of sharp aesthetics immediately envelops you. Carefully selected Japanese arts hang alongside the soft beige sandstone interiors, while wooden stacking and loading crates hover from the ceilings giving the studio a rustic down-to-earthiness. The studio’s heart is a central lounge area with glass topped solid wood desks that entomb ancient 35mm film reels beneath their transparent tops. The lounge is replete with a projection area for screening

freelance projects and tails off towards a large glass vault that houses a content farm, fake camera lenses, and various other props. There are plans, Khalid tells me, to make it a store with various film equipment. Around the corner is the central editing hub — a large fully equipped Mac Pro takes center stage alongside sound and video editing equipment and a small army of external hard drives. Khalid and Raya’s joint office is minimalist and purposeful with their adjacent desks, a large whiteboard boasting film festivals and their submission deadline dates, and an overflowing binder of industry contacts. After finding the right space, the gutting it, renovating it, furnishing it, and stocking up of it to get it to its current immaculate incarnation took over a year and a half. Still modest, Raya notes that after a year of work, “another couch still needs to be added!” — a solitary beanbag lies across from their workspace. In terms of the current goals and

We work as a

will, “work as a team, as friends, as family, but most importantly as slaves to the art until everyone can stand back at the end of the day and be like, ‘Yes!’” Raya is buzzing importantly as about a doc-drama television talk series they are currently working on. The ultimate goal for them both projects, as well as future dreams, is continuing to help people realize StoneThrow Studios is chugging their ideas. Raya explains: “We are along swimmingly. Khalid informs willing to work with anyone that me that they have been collaborating has a good idea and needs help,” with scriptwriters, directors, local and adds, with a chuckle, “or even actresses with regional-based someone with a bad one that needs documentary ideas, rap artists some development!” The endgame from Dubai, and local musicians. is to continue to get good films and They come in with an idea and media out, for Jordan to become, then Khalid explains that they “part of world cinema.”

team, as friends, as family, but most

slaves to the art

WHAT’S ON OFFER Among other things, you can use StoneThrow Studios for… - Equipment Rental - Production Space - Production Development - Post Production - Creative Space - Workshops - Editing Room Rental

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This month's hottest and most anticipated video games Words by: Samuel Gordon

TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON

Platform: X360, PS3, Wii Developer: High Moon Studios Genre: Third-Person Shooter Release Date: Aug. 2012 The Decepticons and Autobots are at it again in the Fall of Cybertron as both transformer tribes are rapidly fleeing from their deteriorating home planet in this sprawling third-person shooter. Reason to go play it: As if Optimus Prime and Bumblebee weren’t cool enough, this game also features playable Dinobots.

DARKSIDERS II

Platform: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC Developer: Vigil Games Genre: Action Release Date: Aug. 2012

FAmily time These are four of the top games to play as a family…

ith its gripping storyline, sleek graphics, and smooth hack-and-slash gameplay the multiplatform release Darksiders II is set to deliver an engaging gaming experience this summer. The game follows in the footsteps of Prince of Persia and God of War providing gamers with huge open-ended environments to explore as they take on the role of the apocalyptic horseman Death. His quest for vengeance will lead players through multiple worlds, labyrinthine dungeons, and expansive cities. Reason to go play it: It features multiple side quests and additional characters guaranteeing endless adventure and story possibilities.

Guitar Hero: World Tour Platform: Wii, X360, PS3 Jam out as a family on a virtual rock tour with this challenging and fun rhythm game.

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Kinect Sports: Season Two Platform: X360 The spirit of friendly competition is alive with this exciting motion sensing sports game!

COUNTER-STRIKE: GLOBAL OFFENSIVE

Platform: PC Developer: Valve/Hidden Path Genre: First-Person Shooter Release Date: 21 Aug. Expanding on the original number one online action game ever, Counter Strike: Global Offensive refreshes the classic with new maps, game modes, and stunning visuals. Reason to go play it: The game is n00b-friendly featuring fair and balanced matchmaking to ensure pros play pros and novices play novices.

National Geographic Challenge Platform: Wii, X360, PS3 This educational game features over 5,000 questions in a series of fun challenges.

Trivial Pursuit Platform: Wii, X360, PS3 New life is breathed into this classic trivia board game for friends and family as it meets the digital world.

nEW SuPER MARio BRoS. 2 Platform: Nintendo 3DS Developer: Nintendo Genre: Platformer Release Date: Aug. 2012 The classic side scrolling platformer featuring the world’s favorite Italian plumber brothers returns to the 3DS. The emphasis is on collecting coins! Reason to go play it: Stomping Koopas never goes out of style!

MADDEn nFL 13 Platform: PS Vita Developer: Tiburon Genre: Sports Release Date: Aug. 2012 The latest iteration of the American football video game capitalizes on the Vita’s front and rear touch screens for intuitive controls. Reason to go play it: It’s simply the sharpest and smoothest gridiron gaming experience ever brought to a portable.

SounD ShAPES Platform: PS Vita Developer: Queasy Games Genre: Platformer Release Date: 7 Aug. Sound Shapes allows you to play, compose, and share music using the Vita as a musical instrument in this side scrolling song game. Reason to go play it: Music producer extraordinaire Deadmau5 has contributed songs and original material to this game!

August

BOOK Releases

WHAT GO’S READING

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ThE houSE oF ThE SPiRiTS Isabel Allende

An oldie, but a goodie, if you’re looking for a great book about family life, this is a must-read. One of the best examples there is of a genre known as magic realism, this tale follows the story of the Trueba family and spans four generations. Full of twists, turns, love, and pain, hard to believe it, but The House of the Spirits is based on Isabel Allende’s actual life! Pick it up today at Readers or call (06) 582 8488.

Go’s choice books for this month Words by: Samuel Gordon

Young Adult: NEVERMORE: THE FINAL MAXIMUM RIDE JAMES PATTERSON

Adult: THE ST. ZITA SOCIETY RUTH RENDELL

LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY Release Date: 6 Aug.

SCRIBNER Release Date: 14 Aug.

evermore is the final installment in the Maximum Ride series, which chronicles the lives of six fugitive children who were the subjects of genetic experimentation that endowed them with avian features – they collectively call themselves the Flock. Most recently, the Flock has been clashing with Doomsday group, a dangerous bunch responsible for launching bombs in Paris. Now, with a Flock group member missing, the team is rallying the forces for a final fight.

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wARdS oF FAeRie: tHe dARK leGACy oF SHANNARA Terry Brooks Del Rey Release Date: 21 Aug. Terry brooks has set the bar for modern epic fantasy tales with his successful and award-winning novels. With Wards of Faerie, he revisits his magical Shannarra universe, currently enmeshed in conflict. Magic users and science proponents battle each other, while elvish and Druid clans have become threatened and detached from society. To complicate things, an ancient magic — and the secret power to control it — now threatens to unleash on a world already in ruinous decline. Reason to go read it: considered by many to be the heir to J.r.r Tolkien, a new novel by Terry brooks is a mustread for fantasy fans!

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tHe KiNGmAKeR’S dAUGHteR Philippa Gregory Touchstone Release Date: 14 Aug. The renowned historical fiction writer Philippa Gregory’s latest work focuses on a powerful english magnate and his two daughters whom he uses in his political schemes. Without a son to take over, the magnate is heirless, thus as the story unfolds, his daughters develop into major players, as they become ensnared in a political court filled with rivals and hidden dangers. readers should expect a great deal of political deception and conspiracy in this thrilling tale. Reason to go read it: Gregory has constructed a compelling and juicy yarn by combining political intrigue, backstabbing, and largerthan-life characters.

ith a career that’s spanned more than 40 years, there are few more established in mystery crime writing than Ruth Rendell. Her latest work, The St. Zita Society, is a psychological thriller set in a posh London neighborhood, where the fancy tenants of Hexam Place are never too far from the coterie of servants that keep the place running. But despite the home’s tranquil appearance intrigue runs rampant. Illicit affairs, murders, and conspiracies all are part of the plot.

SCott pilGRim ColoR HARdCoveR volUme 1: pReCioUS little liFe Bryan Lee O›Malley Oni Press Release Date: 8 Aug. before Michael cera and his awkward self were cast to play Scott Pilgrim onscreen, the story was simply a comic book. The graphic novel returns this month refreshed and updated in a new 6” by 9" hardcover edition which is notably now in full-color. The 23-yearold canadian slacker has never looked better as he plays bass in his band and starts his quest to date ramona flowers by defeating her evil exboyfriends in battle. Reason to go read it: Previously unpublished extras and bonus material make this the ultimate and definitive collection for comics enthusiasts!

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DEL SROUFE AT AL. The Experiment

Release Date: 14 Aug.

After a 2011 documentary that went viral online, the plant-preaching diet of Forks Over Knives has gathered a sizeable amount of followers. The leader of the movement, chef Del Sroufe, now boasts a cookbook that caters to those hungry for healthy and delicious recipes that are full of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. With a focus on minimizing processed foods and oils, this e-book provides over a year’s worth of tasty and wholesome recipes designed to improve your health and lifestyle! Reason to go read it: Now more than ever is the time to start living a health conscious life; this book’s delicious recipes make that easy!

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

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time For us Nicolas Jaar Time For Us

Steven Tyler’s showbiz presence alone has kept Aerosmith in the public eye, but when you combine that with what they got famous for — making music — you know you’re in the presence of true rock legends. This will be their 15th studio album and marks the longest gap between releases for the rockers. “Legendary Child” will be the first single released; expect a true Aerosmith rock classic that has that, “Walk This Way” vibe! This album is packed full of potential smash hits, like the Carrie Underwood featured track, “Beautiful.” release date: 28 Aug. reason to go listen to it: Because Aerosmith has been rocking our world for generations; get this and let them do it again!

MARLEY Award-winning documentary filmmaker Kevin Macdonald takes a look at the life and influence of the legendary Bob Marley. The film features very rare footage of the reggae phenomenon, as well as a soundtrack that’s Marley through and through. Set for release on 7 August, Marley is described as an exhaustive, evenhanded portrait, so if you feel a connection with Bob, watch this and get closer to the legend! 82 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

FRENCHKISS

These guys got their big break back in 1999 the old fashioned way. They brought their demo to England’s Radio 1 and it got picked up by one of the station’s “new music” gurus. It’s now nine albums later, so you could say that the band’s tenacity paid off. Bloc Party has been teasing us with a mountain of tracks on YouTube saying that they’re each, “possibly from the upcoming album.” In March, however, they finally finished their work and Four is the result! “Octopus” was the first single released; give it a listen and appreciate its retro 90s rock style. release date: 21 Aug. reason to go listen to it: Because Bloc Party like to have fun with their music, so this is a guaranteed feel good record.

YEASAYER FRAGRANT WORLD SECRETLY CANADIAN

The first single from Fragrant World is entitled, “Henrietta,” and it’s kind of hard to describe its style. It’s definitely rock influenced, but more specifically, it sounds like, “Middle Eastern-psych-snap-gospel”! Perhaps even more interesting than the genre, however, is the fact that the song was inspired by Henrietta Lacks, the first person to be immortalized by cancer research. After her death, her cells were the first to create an immortal line in cell research! The “psych-snap” is very audible in Yeasayer’s lead single and it’s strangely addictive. release date: 21 Aug. reason to go listen to it: Because any band who can make music out of cancer cell research and make it sound this good deserves your attention!

ALANIS MORISSETTE HAVOC & BRIGHT LIGHTS

AEROSMITH MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION COLUMBIA

BLOC PARTY FOUR

COLLECTIVE SOUNDS

tujunga Ikebe Shakedown Ikebe Shakedown

the don (Massive attack remix) Nas

Mercy Dave Matthews Band Away From the World

We all remember the man-hating angry days of Alanis, but now she’s cheered-up, gotten married, and is making happy sounds! Havoc & Bright Lights is so incredibly positive that it’s only the unmistakable sound of Alanis’ voice resonating across the track, “Guardian,” that reminds you it really is her! Lyrically, Alanis promises to be a “keeper for life,” an “angel,” and a “guardian.” It’s a far cry from promising angry revenge against a two-timing ex boyfriend in, “You Oughta Know,” but that was 1995 and 17 years later appears to be happy ever after! release date: 28 Aug. reason to go listen to it: Because even though she sounds happy now, Alanis has still got that kick-butt attitude!

WIZ KHALIFA O.N.I.F.C

ROSTRUM RECORDS/ATLANTIC

O.N.I.F.C is Wiz Khalifa’s second studio album and, in case you’re wondering, it now stands for, “One Night In First Class,” (Of course, prior to the record label coming up with the “polite” version of the title, Wiz actually wanted the name to stand for, “Only Nigga In First Class.”) Will.I.Am and 50 Cent are among two of the big names we can look forward to collaborating on this album, along with Busta Rhymes and Pharrell. The single, “My Life,” has a fantastic electro-funk, hip-hop style beat, that’s guaranteed to make an awesome summer track. release date: 28 Aug. reason to go listen to it: Because lyrically, Wiz is arguably the best rapper around right now!

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WE ARE

FAMILY

For some great bands out there, the group connection goes deeper than music. We’re talking blood!

The Jackson 5

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Brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael were the first group ever to have four number one singles on the charts back in their day. This is the ultimate musical family.

Images by: Omar Alkalouti

TORABYEH Go’s Omar Alkalouti sat down with with Torabyeh’s DJ Voinic, MC Rasasah and MC Kazz to talk music, art, and Amman

n Amman-based alternative art’s group, Torabyeh is committed to pioneering an art revolution in our capital city. They communicate their messages of revolt through text, sound, and image. They’ve chosen to set rap, hip-hop, and rebellious lyrics against the background of traditional Arab music, creating a unique new genre of sound for the Arab world. Go The general concept of “Torabyeh” is a person comes from the sand and returns to the sand. This idea, we believe, doesn’t die. Sure, everyone dies, but what matters is what we do while we are here. We encourage people to change and open their eyes with our music. Go We started in Aqaba in 2009 and began by talking and connecting ideas about speaking the truth for the people — about, for example, the problems that people have in Jordan today. We decided to put this into our music.

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Torabyeh’s concept is to be a voice for the streets. We were really poor and we didn’t get help from anyone to create our studio and purchase our equipment. We built ourselves independently. If we needed equipment we worked for it. All of us were inspired by hip-hop from artists like Jedi Mind Tricks, Immortal Technique, and Mos Def. We also loved the classical Arabic music from Umm Kulthum, Abu Nesreen, and Sheikh Imam. So we decided to move forward in the hip-hop with samples from classical Arabic musicians and poets that have inspired the Mideast.

Kings of Leon

Family comes first for this popular rock band, as they’re made up of brothers Anthony, Ivan, and Michael Followill and their cousin Cameron Followill. Plus, the band was named after the boys’ grandfather, Leon!

Go Three days after we formed Torabyeh we had Go: Which song has had the most attention and positive response from your fans? t: our song “Ghorbah,” which is a song about the Palestinian issue has had the most attention. We released this song with a video and got an incredible response from around the world. We have received positive fan mail from america, australia, england, and egypt. the song went global and we are happy to see that people really do care.

packed with those who wanted to hear good music. It was a huge beginning for us. After that we continued booking shows throughout Amman. Go Because we’re Arab. We have to defend issues problems in Arab countries have to be talked about. In the media, if you’re working in the music industry all you hear about is money, fame, and girls, but we don’t want this. Those things are for the people who don’t care about anything. We focus on issues that matter to the streets. At the beginning we were even rejected for focusing on the real issues and expressing them through hiphop, as hip-hop is controversial here as well! Go We are planning shows for the West Bank and that will be released in 2013. We’re thankful for our fans’ encouragement and plan to do more shows in Amman this year as well!

Sister Sledge

Four sisters, Kim, Debbie, Joni, and Kathy, make up this soulful 70s group famous for their disco anthem, “We Are Family.” They began singing at their local church forming a love of music at an early age.

The Avett Brothers

This folk band is made up of brothers Scott and Seth Avett, along with another musicians. Between the two bros, they play guitar, drums, piano, banjo, and harmonica!

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August

DVD/BLU-RAY RELEASES The top movies to own this month

Words by: Samuel Gordon

21 JUMP STREET director: Phil Lord, Chris Miller cast: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube Genre: Comedy MPaa rating: R release date: 6 Aug. In this movie revamp of the eponymous 80s TV show, undercover police officers Schmidt (Hill) and Jenko (Tatum) pose as high school students in order to discover the suppliers of a new synthetic drug in town. Despite their mismatched personalities, the geeky Schmidt and quintessential jock Jenko prove to be a formidable duo balancing their investigation with the challenges of fitting in with their newfound younger classmates. Expect a fun film dripping with 90s culture, satire, and some rowdy humor. discs will include: A commentary track, gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and deleted scenes.

BATTLESHIP director: Peter Berg cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson Genre: Action/Sci-Fi MPaa rating: PG-13 release date: 27 Aug. A movie inspired by the Hasbro board game, Battleship is a sci-fi action flick that pits a superior and mysterious alien force, known as the “Regent,” against a team of rag-tag navy forces out in the Pacific. Commander Stone Hopper (Skarsgård) is left to lead the charge with a severely limited navy while Admiral Shane (Neeson), his daughter Samantha (Decker), and a few other resourceful heroes, like weapons specialist Cora Raikes — played by none other than Rihanna — devise the counter-attack. discs will include: Bonus featurettes like “Preparing for Battle,” “All Hands on Deck,” and “Engage in Battle.”

THE HUNGER GAMES director: Gary Ross cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Genre: Action/Adventure MPaa rating: PG-13 release date: 18 Aug. Based on the bestselling book series, The Hunger Games takes place in a future dystopian North America, where 24 underprivileged youth fight each other to the death in a televised spectacle aimed at entertaining the rich. The movie focuses on Katniss (Lawrence) from District 12 who volunteered to take her young sister’s place in the death tournament and Peeta (Hutcherson) a fellow District 12 representative. The two of them must try to survive together against much stronger and tougher foes. discs will include: Featurettes including “Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and the Hunger Games Phenomenon.”

PARADISE LOST 3: PURGATORY director: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky cast: Gary Gitchell, Jessie Misskelley, Damien Wayne Echols Genre: Documentary MPaa rating: R release date: 14 Aug. Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory is a riveting and awardwinning HBO documentary that focuses on the tale of the West Memphis 3, a group convicted of murdering three eight-year old boys in what was deemed a Satanic occult ritual. However, Gitchell, Misskelley, and Echols were found guilty before all the proper evidence was brought to bear. This film chronicles the release of the men and looks deeply at the American justice system through gripping interviews, reexamined evidence, and historical perspective. discs Will include: The Theatrical Feature with running time of 106 minutes.

addaMs FaMiLy (1991) director: Barry Sonnenfeld cast: Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd Why? The original creepy family, the Addams bring all things macabre and gothic to life. Yet they prove, even the grim and ghastly can be sweet!

cheaPer By the doZen (2003) director: Shawn Levy cast: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt Why? It’s not everyday you see a story about a family of 12! If you come from a big family, you’ll definitely relate; this is, after all, based on a true story!

the royaL tenenBauMs (2001) director: Wes Anderson cast: Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston Why? This film proves that illness will always be something that brings loved ones together, even if they are estranged and quirky child prodigies.

What’s eatinG GiLBert GraPe (1993) director: Lasse Hallström cast: Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio Why? With a morbidly obese mother, a mentally ill son, the Grapes are not your typical onscreen family. However, rare are characters more tender and caring.

TV SERIES

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

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GOSSIP GIRL: SEASON 5

VAMPIRE DIARIES: SEASON 3

THE WALKING DEAD: SEASON 2

studio: Warner Home release date: 16 Aug. reason to go get it: This season has your favorite Upper-Eastsiders in scenic New York City and Los Angeles as they plan extravagant weddings and work on the sets of movies.

studio: Warner Home release date: 20 Aug. reason to go get it: This season of the Vampire Diaries delves more into the delicious dark back-story of Klaus’ origins and his strange and twisted family relationships.

studio: Entertainment One release date: 27 Aug. reason to go get it: This zombie apocalypse show sees the crew hole up in a seemingly idyllic farm. Their fellow humans, however, are just as dangerous as the ravenous undead.

LOCAL SCENES

Panic Studio The word “panic” is usually followed by words like, “attack” or “room.” Two creative young Jordanians decided to put the word “studio” after it and create a new, edgy local animation studio. Go’s Mike V. Derderian sat with Darine Al Ashi and Mohammad Almuti, the founders of Panic Studio, to talk about the art of animation

Go MA: We worked on a few projects together. I eventually realized that we had a good work flow. Wait let me tell the true story! People were actually surprised when they first heard that we were teaming up to start an animation studio as we both have volatile characters. We first worked together as part of a startup weekend. After we finished the workshop, Mohammad called me and said, “Let’s start an animation studio together!” I felt that it was too soon, but he was very persistent and believed that this is what we had to do. I eventually gave in. We both quit our jobs and here we are! Everyone wants to have a business of his/ her own and this was one main reason why we started Panic Studio. Go

Go I studied computer graphics and animation at Princess Sumaya University. I wanted to finish my studies in animation, but I was rather discouraged as it was more about computer programming than animation. I started working at Wikikiwis where I found myself learning more about animation software and falling more and more in love with animation. This was a year ago! I now do 2D animation. I’ve found my calling and am working hard on becoming better at what I do. I was always into computers and I studied at Al Zaytoonah University. Believe it or not I wanted to become a programmer until I saw the work of a Dutch artist online and that changed my life. When I saw his work I decided that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life! I never was into drawing before that — I always had this wild dream of becoming a hacker, but I started Scan Here drawing instead. For WebSite It wasn’t easy because no one was there to help me, but I tried everything out. There wasn’t a style that I didn’t try to mimic. In addition to doing this, I started following other people’s work, which I find is very important for your to learn more about progress. The Gorillaz were another Panic Studio, their services, inspiration for me. It wasn’t easy to and their work check draw in their style. out www.facebook.com/ I eventually stumbled on a job Panicstudioz or Tweet them that allowed me to interact more on @Panic_studio with artists and animators. 88 | AUG. 2012 | GOMAGJORDAN.COM

Go: Who is your tarGet audience? MM: Let’s just say we want to take a different approach from other animation studios. in addition to taking on accounts, we certainly want to go online and establish our reputation as a good overall animation studio. What we want in the end is to reach the level of Cartoon Network! da: We want to steer clear from current events and politics as everyone is already doing that because it appeals to the masses. We want people to recognize our distinctive style!

It does, but we’re just starting out, so we’re taking any job we can get to survive! Thank God at the moment we’re working on a number of good accounts. We choose projects we like and are passionate about. And once we sign a deal we submit no matter how picky the client gets! MM: We are selective, but as Darine said we choose jobs that we see ourselves giving the best of our ability to as an animation studio. Thankfully in our first few months as a studio we’ve been able to determine what we’re capable of doing. Go Don’t be afraid to fail or to try it out on your own. Learn from your mistakes! Get back to square one and start all over. People are always wowed by animation, but they don’t really have that appreciation for it as an art form. Here, they often just look at the commercial side of it. The Lebanese, however, give Jordan much credit as animators and illustrators. We have a lot of talent that just needs to be given a chance. MM: Yes, there is a chance. It’s out there. You just have to work for it. It’s rather tough in Jordan; your chances are probably a lot better in the regional or foreign market. But nothing is impossible — it’s all about your spirit!

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SUNDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Greg Dukeson with The Ultimate Hit Music Breakfast 12:00 - 15:00 Sasha’s Request Fest 16:00 - 19:00 The Home Run with Scott Phillips

SUNDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Leen Halawani

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MONDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Greg Dukeson with The Ultimate Hit Music Breakfast 12:00 - 15:00 Sasha’s Request Fest 16:00 - 19:00 The Home Run with Scott Phillips 22:00 - 00:00 The B-Line with Yazz TUESDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Greg Dukeson with The Ultimate Hit Music Breakfast 12:00 - 15:00 Sasha’s Request Fest 16:00 - 19:00 The Home Run with Scott Phillips WEDNESDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Greg Dukeson with The Ultimate Hit Music Breakfast 12:00 - 15:00 Sasha’s Request Fest 16:00 - 19:00 The Home Run with Scott Phillips THURSDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Greg Dukeson with The Ultimate Hit Music Breakfast 12:00 - 15:00 Sasha’s Request Fest 16:00 - 19:00 The Home Run with Scott Phillips 21:00 - 00:00 The Club rush with Yazz FRIDAY 12:00 - 13:00 The Flashback Files with Fadi of Sugar Daddy’s 16:00 - 19:30 American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest 22:00 - 00:00 The B-Line with Yazz SATURDAY 11:00 - 14:30 American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest (repeat)

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MONDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Leen Halawani TUESDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Leen Halawani WEDNESDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Leen Halawani THURSDAY 06:00 - 10:00 The Big Breakfast Show with Lee McGrath 15:00 - 19:00 The Driveback with Leen Halawani 21:00 - 00:00 Club Play DJ Ayyashi FRIDAY 19:00 - 21:00 Top 20 with Lee McGrath 21:00 - 00:00 Club Play DJ Ayyashi SATURDAY 08:00 - 12:00 The Saturday Breakfast JD 25,000 Show

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14:00 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 02:00 The Juice with Kitchen Crowd TUESDAY 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 11:00 - 14:00 The T Show with Tamer 14:00 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 01:00 The Rock Out with Ibrahim WEDNESDAY 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 11:00 - 14:00 The T Show with Tamer 14:00 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma 22:00 - 00:00 The Indie Show with Zein THURSDAY 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 11:00 - 14:00 The T Show with Tamer 14:00 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Weekend Warm-Up Mix with DJ Exoda 21:00 - 00:00 The Fix with DJ BeeBee 00:00 - 02:00 VONYC Sessions with Paul van Dyk

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SUNDAY 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 11:00 - 14:00 The T Show with Tamer 14:00 - 16:00 100 SPIN Hits in a Row 16:00 - 19:00 The Zoo Crew Big Drive Home with Hasan & Ibrahim 19:00 - 21:00 The Hot 30 with Luma MONDAY 06:30 - 10:30 The Breakfast Espresso with Luma 11:00 - 14:00 The T Show with Tamer

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FRIDAY 10:00 - 13:00 The Late Late Breakfast Show with Laura & Feras 22:00 - 00:00 The Juice with Kitchen Crowd 00:00 - 01:00 Corsten's Countdown with Ferry Corsten SATURDAY 10:00 - 13:00 The Late Late Breakfast Show with Laura & Feras

19:00 - 22:00 Rock Out with Ibrahim

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SUNDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Dan Harper MONDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Dan Harper TUESDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Dan Harper WEDNESDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Dan Harper THURSDAY 06:00 - 10:00 Sunny Morning Show with Dan Harper 21:00 - 23:00 The Sunny Feel Good Party with DJ Shadi

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SUNDAY 07:00 - 09:00 Non-stop Music 09:00 - 13:00 Rob Stevens 13:00 - 19:00 Non-stop Music 19:00 - 20:00 Smooth Grooves 21:00 - 22:00 The Mix with DJ Godfather 22:00 - 00:00 Triple Dee with David Dunne & Andy Daniels MONDAY 07:00 - 09:00 Non-stop Music 09:00 - 13:00 Rob Stevens 13:00 - 19:00 Non-stop Music 19:00 - 20:00 Smooth Grooves 21:00 - 22:00 The Mix with DJ Godfather 22:00 - 00:00 Global Dance Sessions with Brian Cheetam 00:00 - 02:00 Transitions with John Digweed

TUESDAY 07:00 - 09:00 Non-stop Music 09:00 - 13:00 Rob Stevens 13:00 - 19:00 Non-stop Music 19:00 - 20:00 Smooth Grooves 21:00 - 22:00 The Mix with DJ Godfather 22:00 - 00:00 Rock N’ Jordan WEDNESDAY 07:00 - 09:00 Non-stop Music 09:00 - 13:00 Rob Stevens 13:00 - 19:00 Non-stop Music 19:00 - 20:00 Smooth Grooves 21:00 - 22:00 The Mix with DJ Godfather 22:00 - 00:00 Smooth Grooves THURSDAY 07:00 - 09:00 Non-stop Music 09:00 - 13:00 Rob Stevens 13:00 - 19:00 Non-stop Music 19:00 - 21:00 Weekend Warmup 21:00 - 22:00 The Dorm Sessions with DJ Fuzz 22:00 - 00:00 A State of Trance with AvB 00:00 - 02:00 Anjuna Beats World Wide

FRIDAY 18:00 - 21:00 Godfather’s Mix reloaded 21:00 - 23:00 Trance Around the World 23:00 - 01:00 Global DJ Broadcast with Marcus Schultz 01:00 - 04:00 Late Night Show with DJ Moh SATURDAY 22:00 - 00:00 Smooth Grooves

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SUNDAY 06:00 - 08:00 Non Stop 08:00 - 09:00 Start the Day with Mona 09:00 - 12:00 Raja @ Daytime 12:00 - 13:00 Golden Hour 13:00 - 16:00 Jean-Paul Hansford

16:00 - 20:00 Mood Before Dark 20:00 - 22:00 Classic Rock with Jean-Paul Hansford 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop

MONDAY 06:00 - 08:00 Non Stop 08:00 - 09:00 Start the Day with Mona 09:00 - 12:00 Raja @ Daytime 12:00 - 13:00 Golden Hour 13:00 - 16:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 16:00 - 20:00 Mood Before Dark 20:00 - 22:00 Nostalgia with Lee Moulsdale 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop TUESDAY 06:00 - 08:00 Non Stop 08:00 - 09:00 Start the Day with Mona 09:00 - 12:00 Raja @ Daytime 12:00 - 13:00 Golden Hour 13:00 - 16:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 16:00 - 20:00 Mood Before Dark 20:00 - 22:00 Simply 70s with Jean-Paul Hansford 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop WEDNESDAY 06:00 - 08:00 Non Stop 08:00 - 09:00 Start the Day with Mona 09:00 - 12:00 Raja @ Daytime 12:00 - 13:00 Golden Hour 13:00 - 16:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 16:00 - 20:00 Mood Before Dark 20:00 - 22:00 Totally 80s with Gary King 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop THURSDAY 06:00 - 08:00 Non Stop 08:00 - 09:00 Start the Day with Mona 09:00 - 12:00 Raja @ Daytime 12:00 - 13:00 Golden Hour

13:00 - 16:00 Jean-Paul Hansford 16:00 - 20:00 Mood Before Dark 20:00 - 22:00 Disco with Lee Moulsdale 22:00 - 01:00 Non Stop Party, including Godfather’s Retro Mix 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop FRIDAY 06:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 14:00 - 18:00 Mona at the Weekend 18:00 - 20:00 Non Stop 20:00 - 22:00 The Show Must Go On with Raja 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop SATURDAY 06:00 - 14:00 Non Stop 14:00 - 18:00 Mona at the Weekend 18:00 - 20:00 Non Stop 20:00 - 22:00 Nice & Easy 22:00 - 01:00 Mood After Dark 01:00 - 02:00 Non Stop

HEYDJ! Go sat down with Sunny 105..1’s new morning show host, Dan Harper, to talk about all things radio Go I started in radio at my school to entertain my fellow pupils and that hobby soon led to my first job when a local radio station was created in my area. I was 16 when I first broadcasted on an FM station. As I’m now 34 that makes 18 years as a broadcaster! Go I think there are many musical and cultural influences here from Arabic and English pop to chill-out to rock, which leads me to believe that there’s quite a diverse music scene in terms of knowledge and understanding in Jordan. At Sunny, we research all our music and we get very good results by how many of our songs are known and loved by our audience. Jordan deserves more international performers, though, and I hope we’ll see more of the “big names” making stops in the Kingdom in the future! Go I suppose it depends on what I’m feeling at the time. I like to listen to Sunny in the car as it stops me from getting stressed when in traffic. But at home I might play jazz during dinner, or 80s in the morning, as well as house music if it’s the weekend. Go Find the passion! Too many people come into the radio industry without an inner passion to better himself or herself, or the station they work for. You’ve always got to want to do better and learn new techniques. I recommend listening to radio stations from different countries and compare the way they do things, that way you’ll pick up ideas and create your own style. Go

LimeWire, eMule BitTorrent I think music and movies need to be more competitive in their pricing. If the original (legal) price is fair, I think people wouldn’t want illegal files — they would much prefer to buy legitimately. But it seems like the age of record companies selling loads of CDs at prices like 10 NAME 5 TRACKS YOU’RE CURRENTLY JOD are over, they will have to find new ways of LISTENING TO making money from the audience, like concerts. 1. “Lights” by Ellie Goulding 2. “Girlfriend” by Michael Jackson 3. “call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepson 4. “all i need is a Miracle” by Mike & the Mechanics 5. “streetlife” by Randy Crawford

Go Elton John and Billy Joel. Those two legends are my favorite live performers and I really wish either (or both) would pay us a visit!

SUNNY 105.1 FM airtimes: sundays to thursdays, 6:00am ¬– 10:00am www.sunny.jo www.danharper.co.uk

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GRAND CINEMAS GUIDE Grand Cinemas’ movie releases for august. * Visit www.grandcinemas.com or call (06) 581 8808 for movie times

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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

director: Christopher Nolan cast: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman Genre: Action/Fantasy rating: PG-13 The Dark Knight Rises is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.

BRAVE

director: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman cast: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson Genre: Animation rating: PG Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (Macdonald) confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate. Brave follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson), massive Lord MacGuffin, and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources — including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers — to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.

STEP UP REVOLUTION

director: Scott Speer cast: Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman, Adam G. Sevani Genre: Music/Drama rating: PG-13 Step Up Revolution is the next installment in the worldwide smash Step Up franchise, which sets the dancing against the vibrant backdrop of Miami. Emily, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, but soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs. The crew, called The MOB, strives to win a contest for a major sponsorship opportunity, but soon Emily’s father threatens to develop The MOB’s historic neighborhood and displace thousands of people. Emily must band together with Sean and The MOB to turn their performance mobs into protest mobs, and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause.

23 AUGUST

THE WATCH

director: Akiva Schaffer cast: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill Genre: Comedy rating: G Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood — and the world — from total extermination.

THE BOURNE LEGACY

director: Tony Gilroy cast: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton Genre: Action rating: PG-13 The narrative architect behind the Bourne film series, Tony Gilroy, takes the helm in the next chapter of the hugely popular espionage franchise that has earned almost $1 billion at the global box office: The Bourne Legacy. The writer/director expands the Bourne universe by Robert Ludlum with an original story that introduces us to a new hero (Renner) whose life-or-death stakes have been triggered by the

events of the first three films. For The Bourne Legacy, Renner joins fellow series newcomers Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach, and Oscar Isaac, while franchise veterans Albert Finney, Joan Allen, David Strathairn, and Scott Glenn reprise their roles.

30 AUGUST

THE CAMPAIGN

director: Jay Roach cast: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis Genre: Comedy rating: R When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naïve Marty Huggins (Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors’ support, a cutthroat campaign manager, and his family’s political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. As election day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other, in this mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking comedy from Meet the Parents director Jay Roach that takes today’s political circus to its logical next level. Because even when you think campaign ethics have hit rock bottom, there’s room to dig a whole lot deeper.

and stop Cohaagen. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.

TED

director: Seth MacFarlane cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane Genre: Comedy rating: R Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane brings his boundary-pushing brand of humor to the big screen for the first time as a writer, director, and voice star of Ted. In the live action/CG-animated comedy, he tells the story of John Bennett (Walhberg), a grown man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish... and has refused to leave his side ever since.

TOTAL RECALL

director: Len Wiseman cast: Colin Farrell, Bokeem Woodbine, Bryan Cranston Genre: Action rating: PG-13 Total Recall is an action thriller about reality and memory. Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Farrell), even though he’s got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life — real memories of a life as a super-spy might just be what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police — controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Cranston), the leader of the free world — Quaid teams up with rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) to find the head of the underground resistance

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OF THE MONTH Q&A by: Wendy Merdian

@umyazan

Working Mom of two, Wife and owner of a beautiful black lab retriever and corporate comms director AIG QAIA_AMM

Age: 45 Nationality: American by birth/Jordanian by marriage Blog Name: Little Poets Blog URL: littlepoets.wordpress.com

that rhymed with real ones. One day the poems started with “Mary had a little” and they had to come up with the rest; each poet tried to outdo the last with the punch lines. Also, the kids enjoyed writing about themselves — the nametag prompt had them start with “Hello, my name is” and finish with a five-line limerick.

Go: Somewhere in the middle of last April, a friend was stunned that I hadn’t alerted her to the National Poetry Writing Month (known as Napowrimo). She was more of a Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month) gal and I always viewed my poetry as nothing but a mere fascination with words. You either like writing poetry or you don’t. Although people like reading the poetry I post on my blog “This Limerick Called Life” (joycefied.wordpress.com), they wouldn’t necessarily be interested in writing poetry themselves. So when this friend suggested that we start our own poetry month in May and include the kids, my wheels started turning. With the formation of a Facebook group and a new blog for posting poetry prompts, our project was underway. We invited whomever we knew to join us and the creativity just ran wild. I provided a poetry prompt on the blog, which would guide the Little Poets by introducing them to a style of poetry. Go: We had poems written by children between the ages of six and 11. Mothers also contributed, as did a grandma. The prompts were universal and really could be used by anyone regardless of age.

Quick Qs Blogger or WordPress? WordPress. Copyright or copyleft? depends on which side of the atlantic i am. Mac or PC? Love ‘em both, but these days Pc. Desktop or laptop? hmm, for writing i’ll say laptop. iPhone or BlackBerry? Droid! iPod or mp3? Droid again! Coke or Pepsi? evil question! i’m trying desperately not to love Diet Pepsi. Na’meh wella khishneh? Na’meh ma shwayet attar.

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Anything humorous delighted our writers. The nonsense poems in the style of Edward Lear allowed them to make up funny words

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Go: The children who participated enjoyed writing and posting their poems online, getting to read feedback, and giving comments to those who wrote. It was a way to connect with friends and family in different homes and countries. They learned about famous poets and poetry styles — like clerihew, diamante, and haiku. They also learned about the importance of adjectives and many used a thesaurus to find the right words! Go: I would love to do it again next April along with Napowrimo. Writers from around the world participate and the shared experience of writing and reading poetry is festive. Many schools add poetry to their curriculum during April for this reason. The blog and Facebook page are available year round, and I’ll continue offering prompts if there’s an interest. Go Pen

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Let me answer this question in rhyme: The Story Lab held by Project Pen/Welcomed women, children and men/Who gathered at tables/Spinning their fables/And they can’t wait to do it again. Actually as we left, my son and daughter wanted to know when the next writer’s lab would be held. They’d love to go again and be surrounded by the creativity!

Well, not that I want to admit it, but I got my start on Twitter thanks to The Oprah Show. At the time, Oprah was raving about the newest online phenomena called Twitter and how much she loved it, so I logged on and I was immediately hooked. and these are My toP FiVe tWeets! @umyazan RT: TED @Laughbook Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you were an expert on my life and how I should live it. Please continue while I take notes. @umyazan @meetingrebels Finis ad Fastidium! U have a new recruit! Love the Book and ‘pleased to meet you’ too! Thank u @HeathrowAirport for sending! @umyazan People are #funny they think they will miss the flight if they don’t stand in line to board the plane??? #JustSaying patience people @umyazan Why do people think its ok to use LinkedIn as a place to ‘pick up women’. What’s wrong with people??? #annoying #Justasking @umyazan As a #JoWoman #Jo @ Umniahbelong I am trying to raise my children to be responsible adults in a fickle world. To be honest n true to oneself

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

US Education Expo Scholarship Fair

Be sure to pick up Go’s September issue where we’ll be looking into the beloved animals in our lives!

The American Education Expo Scholarship Fair returns to Amman on 25 September at the Kempinski Hotel (Abdul Hamid Shouman St., Shmeisani) between 6:00pm and 9:00pm. This third edition of the Expo will once again provide Jordanian students and their families with the chance to learn about scholarship opportunities at 20 top colleges and universities from the US. Students who attend should bring multiple copies of their report cards, transcripts, and TOEFL scores, and admission to the fair is free! Learn more and register for the expo by visiting www.studentlane.com.