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Registration: 31 March 2009
Doubts - Is moving to Jordan something that you regret? by JO/EU
Was your move to Jordan a sure thing, or was it accompanied by doubts? How do you see it now, what makes you stay even when you would rather leave? Or has it become your home sweet home ?
I just left Jordan after many years living there happily. I didn't have a family there as we were both expats. The pull back to the UK comes from family ..... A new grandson and ageing parents. I understand how difficult it can be for expats ... Read More
Shopping in Aqaba- Carrefour, LuLus, Ikea, etc.... by barblam1
Are there major stores in Aqaba like Carrefour and LuLus??? I have seen they (Carrefour and IKEA), are in Amman, but that is over 4 1/2 hours away. What realistically are the daily, weekly shopping problems in Aqaba. Please be honest and realistic. ...
Hi........ There is no Carrefour in Aqaba. There's a small Safeway supermarket & a lot of small shops , an outdoor vegetable market and a supermarket in a new mall which I never found. Aqaba is nothing like Amman. It's a small seaside ... Read More
What do you like the most in Jordan? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Jordan? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Jordan and the reason why you enjoy your ...
I love the people who are very welcoming and their beautiful food. Read More
REASONS by JO/EU
Hi there, What do u think are the most common reasons for coming to and leaving Jordan?
Hi Jo/EU I've been back and forth to Jordan over last 10 years. Met many expats from very many cultures. Many western expats are commissioned by organisations outside of Jordan; I can quote large building projects like hotels, airport, ... Read More
Pre marital blood test Jordan by Everythingistaken
Hi, has anyone been through pre marital formalities in Jordan recently? Pre marital bloodtest.(?!)... little invasive isnt it? what do they test there for exactly? Many thanx
I was and that was in 2005 .... it comes in the form of a blood test Read More
Driving in Jordan by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Jordan? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Wow this is a big question but come on guys it's not as bad as all that. No driving in Jordan is not like driving in the UK although I have to say in recent years and the lack of police on UK roads, we're fast catching up with developing ... Read More
Pre marital blood test Jordan by Everythingistaken
Hi, has anyone been through pre marital formalities in Jordan recently? Pre marital bloodtest.(?!)... little invasive isnt it? what do they test there for exactly? Many thanx
The HIV test is for all Residency Applicants to Jordan. Its standard procedure , but not a pre-marital requirement so far as I know so Im guessing vintage violet is correct Read More
Indian expats pls help by deepshan79
Hi, I needed a favour from our indian expats regarding information about amman. Actually my husband is getting a job offer there and we r planning to come. Would like to know how is the place and people. Wht abt schools which are the good ...
Hi Deepshan I know of many Indians working in Jordan but predominantly on building sites and living in Dair Ghbar in Amman AND they are young guys without families. I presume your husband would be otherwise employed so suggest you speak to your ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Dido I have never seen the small black butterflies but we have the odd few crawling things. Lessons I have learned in Jordan:- 1) Keep all foods not canned in sealed plastic boxes Lock n Locks or similar 2) Wash out cupboards and spray with ... Read More
Moving from abroad to Amman / customs regulations by Shera89
Bonjour, I will be moving to Amman next august- i have already enrolled my daughter in her new school- i am thinking of moving my personal belongings only it seems according to what i have found about customs regulations laws in Jordan that ...
Hi Shera89 Yes its true that customs tax household goods quite heavily, even used items are valued. I have friends who brought in a container of household items from the UK and the tax was over 3000 JD but if you buy new here you will still pay ... Read More
Marriage to a Palestinian-Jordanian guy by Cris_brasilian girl
Hello! My name is Cris, I'm 28 years old and I am Brazilian. In my culture we love, hospitable, cheerful, warm. I intend to live in Amman for a year to study and work. I am corresponding with a Palestinian who lives in Amman, he says who wants to ...
To Leehram - I do so completely agree with you Read More
Shopping in Jordan by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Jordan (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
Yes - that is for real! I cannot bring myself to buy clothes here. Linen tops and trousers sell for over double that in the UK and believe it or not some of the clothes I buy in the UK are made in the North of Jordan and then shipped back to the ... Read More
Marriage to a Palestinian-Jordanian guy by Cris_brasilian girl
Hello! My name is Cris, I'm 28 years old and I am Brazilian. In my culture we love, hospitable, cheerful, warm. I intend to live in Amman for a year to study and work. I am corresponding with a Palestinian who lives in Amman, he says who wants to ...
Hi Makram - I believe your comments may be half right - those who have Palestinian roots but who came in the 60s may be holders of Jordanian passports and therefore they can work in such posts. I have two very close friends who fit into this ... Read More
Filter for your RO under your sink... by jinshui
Hi! I have a RO (Reverse Osmosis) system installed by landlord under the kitchen sink. there is a sticker on it that says "CCK Reverse Osmosis Water System". it is made in Taiwan. there is no tel no. to where i can reach a local distributor. Its ...
Hi Jinshui - I am not sure what the street names is but if you come along Mecca Street past the flyover to 7th Circle and you will be heading toward Mecca Mall (on your right) - before the Mall - there is right hand turn which takes you into Khalda ... Read More
Shopping in Jordan by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Jordan (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
I only buy food in Amman - bring EVERYTHING else in from the UK. Its far too expensive. Read More
Filter for your RO under your sink... by jinshui
Hi! I have a RO (Reverse Osmosis) system installed by landlord under the kitchen sink. there is a sticker on it that says "CCK Reverse Osmosis Water System". it is made in Taiwan. there is no tel no. to where i can reach a local distributor. Its ...
Hi Jinshui - they should unscrew easily so you can take them with you - we bought ours from Khalda - but........... I don't trust them unless they have a 5 stage filtration system with a UV filter, thats me personally so we drink bottled water only ... Read More
u must be in Jordan by k-al
You know you've lived as an expat in Jordan when: 1) You cried twice: when you got there and when you left 2)(for girls) You got used to be stared at by guys from 5 to 90 years old 3)Taxis honk at anything 4)Taxis always listen to the same old ...
@ Jordanmoon66 - Just as a bystander in this conversation, I think you may have missed Chris's point - most of what he says is what we love about Jordan, although some of the things are frustrations because it is so different from where we live and ... Read More
u must be in Jordan by k-al
You know you've lived as an expat in Jordan when: 1) You cried twice: when you got there and when you left 2)(for girls) You got used to be stared at by guys from 5 to 90 years old 3)Taxis honk at anything 4)Taxis always listen to the same old ...
Hi Tanni Jordan is great, wonderful people! Read the forum there is so much information on here. You may want to put some extra clothes on when you arrive though ;-) It is a fairly conservative dress code. Read More
Health care in Jordan by Yud
Hello everyone, One among the various issue that many expatriates usually raise is [i]Health Care[/i]. So, I think it would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about [u]Health[/u]. > So, can you please list some of the private ...
Hi Danik I have a very good and gentle female dentist who can do fillings but does not do root canal work. What do you call inexpensive? Most visits to her are around 25-30JD which to an English person is very cheap when you consider the minimum ... Read More
Help! Wanted good English children books by tmyclark
Hi all I am trying to find a variety of children books. Tried Titles and the bookstore in Mecca Mall but limited variety of children books. Then I also tried bookdepository.com. Its free delivery but I suspected I wont be getting my order (waited ...
@tmyclark Hi there - sorry I know this is a bit sarcastic but if you are waiting for the postman - there isn't one. You could try to track your parcel through the bookdepository website - see who the shippers were ie DHL, Aramex, and then go to ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Jinshui and a very warm welcome to Jordan. We live in Dair Ghbar and yes there is a huge amount of newbuild on the perimeter. It's quite a big area and it very much depends on where you are as to whether they build next to you, but all over ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
No anger at all - just a little bemused at that outpouring. Anyway in my humble opinion as an expat, not even a wealthy one, the health system in Jordan is more than adequate. Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Fouadsbaby and just to clarify. The visit to the hospital was far from a 'wonderful experience', after all who would want to go to a hospital in an emergency in any case. The hospital in question was Al Khalidi Medical Centre, which ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Regarding the post from Fouad's Baby, I have twice been to the hospital in an emergency situation - two different hospitals in fact. Most recently when my husband got a severe infection and it was a dire emergency, the hospital was excellent - we ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Jinshui - sorry for delay but been on holiday. Yes do drive around and ring phone numbers - you will not have to pay an agent then but also there are a couple of really good agents who can look for what you want - its mainly done by word of ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Just to qualify the taxi bit - by young I mean school aged girls. Women are fine in taxis on their own so long as they are travelling within the city. Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Hi Jinshui I have been living in Jordan for two years now so hopefully can give you a good insight into life here. Accommodation, especially in Abdoun is expensive in comparison to the UK. A Dinar is almost equal to a £ sterling for comparison ... Read More
Might be moving to Jordan...where can I look for work? Advice?
You do well to concern yourself with leaving a well paid job to seek employment in Jordan. I would advise you to seek work in Jordan from Iowa as generally contracts negotiated outside of the country demand higher remuneration. You should ... Read More
How to make friends in Jordan by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Jordan :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
I am sure there must be - try contacting the US Embassy - the Brit Club is in the grounds of the British Embassy - so is the Australian Club at Oz Embassy. I think membership to the Brit Club is for Brits and Commonwealth only but there is no harm ... Read More
How to make friends in Jordan by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Jordan :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Highway It is tough to make new friends - especially for women in Amman. Suggest you join the Brit Club in Abdoun which shows regular sport on TV - has curry nights and Sunday lunches on a Saturday. I am seriously considering writing a blog to ... Read More