Weibdeh Heights Amman, also known as Jabal al-Weibdeh or Jabal al-Luweibdeh, is a neighbourhood with cultural venues including Darat al Funun and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. Its galleries and streets make a distinct outing from downtown Amman’s archaeological sights; Jabal al-Weibdeh is about 1.5 km from Toledo Amman Hotel, which offers guest rooms.
- Where: Jabal al-Weibdeh, Amman.
- Cultural stop: Darat al Funun, at 13 Nadeem al Mallah Street.
- Another gallery: The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, on Husi Fareez Street.
- Getting around: Yellow taxis serve short trips around Amman.
Finding your way around Jabal al-Weibdeh
Jabal al-Weibdeh is a neighbourhood in Amman, also called Jabal al-Luweibdeh. Darat al Funun’s main entrance is at 13 Nadeem al Mallah Street, while its upper entrance is at 9 Moh'd Ali al Saadi Street. The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts is on Husi Fareez Street, Al-Luwaibdeh.
These addresses give you two distinct cultural stops to orient a walk around. For a wider city plan that links central sights, the one-day Amman route from the Citadel to downtown covers a different part of the city.
Galleries and cultural venues
Jabal al-Weibdeh’s cultural venues include Darat al Funun and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, with different spaces and visitor arrangements at each.
Darat al Funun
Darat al Funun traces its beginnings to 1988, when it started as an initiative supporting the arts and artists of Jordan and the Arab world. The site brings together six renovated historical buildings and warehouses, alongside a restored archaeological site in the garden. Its two entrances are on Nadeem al Mallah Street and Moh'd Ali al Saadi Street.
For a nearby neighbourhood contrast, Jabal Amman and Rainbow Street offer another route through Amman’s streets.
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts presents its collection and exhibitions across two buildings, each with four floors. Building 2 has a café, library and gift shop; Building 3 contains a Graphic Studio and specialist workshop rooms, with its upper floor reserved for artist residencies. The gallery’s address is Husi Fareez Street, Al-Luwaibdeh, Amman 11191, Jordan.
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts gives admission as 7 JDs for non-Jordanians and residents. Check the gallery’s official information for current admission details before planning around a visit.
Streets, slopes and getting there
Yellow taxis can take you on short trips around Amman or longer journeys elsewhere in Jordan, and airport taxis serve all areas of the city. If you are combining Weibdeh with downtown archaeological sights, plan those stops as a separate part of your day rather than assuming the neighbourhood addresses are on the same route.
For a view of how central Amman’s landmarks fit together, you can pair a Weibdeh outing with the Citadel-to-downtown route. The hotel is in central Amman, so the neighbourhood works as a city outing alongside downtown sights.
Check venue schedules before visiting
Venue hours and closures differ, so confirm the schedule for each place before setting out.
Darat al Funun’s regular hours are Saturday through Thursday, 10:00 am–7:00 pm. It closes in August and on public holidays, and closes at 3:00 pm during Ramadan.
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts gives gallery hours as 9:00 am–5:00 pm, or 9:00 am–7:00 pm in summer; published closure information differs on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the gallery closes on public holidays.
The gallery’s park hours are 9:00 am–2:30 pm, while the Sculpture Garden is open 6:00 am–8:00 pm in winter and 6:00 am–10:00 pm in summer. The café and restaurant hours are 9:00 am–11:00 pm. Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
What is Jabal al-Weibdeh?
Jabal al-Weibdeh, also called Jabal al-Luweibdeh, is a neighbourhood in Amman with cultural venues including Darat al Funun and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
Where is Darat al Funun?
Its main entrance is at 13 Nadeem al Mallah Street, and its upper entrance is at 9 Moh'd Ali al Saadi Street.
How much is admission to the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts?
Admission is 7 JDs for non-Jordanians and residents. Check its official information for current details.
When are the galleries open?
Darat al Funun and the Jordan National Gallery have different schedules, and the gallery’s published hours differ. Check each venue’s official site before visiting.