Amman Beach
شاطئ عمّان
A developed resort area on the northern Dead Sea shore with beach clubs, spas, and swimming facilities offering safe access to the therapeutic waters. It's the most accessible and well-equipped entry point for tourists seeking the Dead Sea floating experience with modern amenities.
Things to do
- Float in the Dead Sea — Experience the unique buoyancy of the hypersaline waters where your body naturally floats without effort, a therapeutic experience unique to this location.
- Spa and Mud Treatments — Apply mineral-rich black mud from the Dead Sea floor to your skin, believed to have healing and rejuvenating properties for various skin conditions.
- Beach Club Relaxation — Spend the day at one of the resort's equipped beach clubs with loungers, umbrellas, and changing facilities along the managed shoreline.
- Sunset Photography — Capture the dramatic landscape where the Dead Sea meets the Jordanian and Palestinian hills, especially stunning during golden hour.
- Mineral Water Pools — Use the freshwater rinse pools and heated mineral pools at the resort to safely transition in and out of the Dead Sea after your float.
- Wellness Treatments — Indulge in massages, salt scrubs, and aromatherapy services offered at the resort spas that utilize Dead Sea minerals and local ingredients.
Food to try
- Zartar Bread with Olive Oil — Warm pita bread coated with thyme, sesame, and sumac mix drizzled with extra virgin Palestinian or Jordanian olive oil, served as an appetizer.
- Falafel — Deep-fried chickpea fritters seasoned with cumin and herbs, traditionally served with tahini sauce and fresh vegetables in pita bread.
- Mansaf — Jordan's national dish featuring lamb cooked in a rich yogurt-based sauce with pine nuts and served over rice, often available at resort restaurants.
- Fresh Catch from the Jordan Valley — Grilled fish and seafood preparations featuring tilapia and other freshwater fish sourced from local waters and prepared with Mediterranean seasonings.
- Hummus and Moutabal — Creamy chickpea and tahini dip alongside roasted eggplant puree, both traditionally served with warm bread and olive oil as mezze appetizers.
Local customs & good to know
- Dress Code Considerations — While swimwear is acceptable at the beach, modest clothing is appreciated in public areas and restaurants; women may want a cover-up when moving between facilities.
- Salt and Mineral Safety — Do not submerge your head in the Dead Sea water as the high salt concentration can cause discomfort; avoid touching your face and rinse thoroughly afterward.
- Greeting Customs — Jordanian hospitality is warm and generous; accepting offered tea or coffee is a sign of respect, and it's polite to greet staff with 'Marhaba' (hello).
- Photography Respect — Always ask permission before photographing people, particularly women and children, as privacy is valued in Jordanian culture despite the resort's tourist nature.