Shams El Balad

Amman

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Shams El Balad

The delightful hip cafe is a rare find in Amman. Set on a hilltop overlooking the downtown's cream-coloured buildings, Shams El Balad is much more than its scenic location. The dishes served here are deliciously experimental twists on Middle Eastern classics, and quite possibly warrant a cook book of their own.

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addressMu'ath Bin Jabal Street 69, Amman
phone+962 6 465 1150
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