Let's talk about one of Amman's finest and most expensive areas. Despite being a relatively modern neighbourhood, Um Uthaina has shone brightly since the 1990s and continues to do so today. It is said that finding vacant land in Um Uthaina is quite rare. Is this indeed true? Let's discover together.
Um Uthaina carries a somewhat peculiar name, and no stories have been passed down about the reason for its naming in previous generations. The only widely circulated reason is its association with a plant that resembles an ear, found in its lands. People named the area Um Uthaina after this plant. However, some current residents claim to have never seen this plant, possibly due to the urban density that the area has witnessed, claiming most of the lands.
Like other areas in Amman, Um Uthaina was known for its fertile lands and agricultural cultivation from ancient times. It was also a preferred area for shepherds to settle in. During the 1970s, a portion of Um Uthaina's lands was allocated for real estate investment. In 1984, Um Uthaina saw the construction of its first hotel, the Amra Hotel (now Crown Plaza). Over time, Um Uthaina became a choice for some people to build their villas and homes due to its proximity to Sweifieh and Abdoun. Then came the 1990s, specifically after the Gulf crisis, and Um Uthaina began to develop in real estate. It became a destination for investors to build luxurious buildings with high-end apartments and finishes. These were some of the reasons that made Um Uthaina one of Amman's expensive and upscale areas.
Um Uthaina is an elegant neighborhood in the Zahran district located in southwest Amman. The journey to Um Uthaina is enjoyable, starting from the first roundabout, crossing the hills of Amman, and reaching a strategic location between the fifth and sixth roundabouts. Um Uthaina's importance is enhanced by its borders with two of Amman's major roads, Mecca Street to the north and Zahran Street to the south, in addition to its proximity to Sweifieh, Abdoun, and Rabieh.
It's worth mentioning that Um Uthaina is categorized into two neighborhoods starting from the intersection of the sixth roundabout, with King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Street dividing them:
- Eastern Um Uthaina: This neighborhood is located behind the fifth roundabout, bordering Mecca Street, Zahran Street, and Canada Street. It houses the gold and commercial markets.
- Western Um Uthaina: Situated behind the sixth roundabout, this neighborhood borders Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street, Mecca Street, Zahran Street, and intersects with Al-Haramain Roundabout and Suhaib Tunnel.
Um Uthaina did not settle for being part of the Fifth Circle, an area classified as one of the most expensive areas for hosting various international hotel chains such as The Ritz-Carlton, Fairmont Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, and The Four Seasons. It went beyond luxury and opulence to embrace one of the most important luxury projects, the Jordan Towers project or as commonly referred to among people, the Sixth Circle Towers. When completed, this project will elevate Um Uthaina's status among other areas in terms of sophistication, luxury, and cost. Thus, Um Uthaina will be surrounded by two of Amman's most significant circles, the Fifth and the Sixth Circles.
The Jordan Towers project in Um Uthaina or the Sixth Circle project is classified as a massive mixed-use building, comprising residential, commercial, and entertainment components. It includes a luxurious hotel, upscale residences, offices, shopping centers, restaurants, and conference halls. The work on the Jordan Towers project in Um Uthaina began in mid-2005, on a land area of up to 27,000 square meters. The Jordan Towers project includes two towering structures: the North Tower rising to 180 meters, which will accommodate the hotel, residential units, and offices, and the South Tower rising to 165 meters, housing commercial and entertainment centers, as well as conference halls.
Um Uthaina gained its reputation as one of the most upscale and luxurious areas in Amman when the gold market was established there. This is not just an ordinary gold market; Um Uthaina stands out for housing the largest and most renowned international gold and jewelry brands. Its allure grew even more when it became the only market in Jordan for diamonds. As a result, Um Uthaina's commercial market became known as one of the most expensive commercial markets in Amman. It later attracted shops of international clothing brands, upscale restaurants, and luxurious commercial complexes housing various offices, different companies, branches of various banks, and banking services catering to the residents of the area.
Um Uthaina is well-known for having significantly high property prices, despite its small size. It has managed to build a distinctive real estate identity in both residential and commercial domains. The area is home to numerous local and international companies, contributing to the rise in property prices and increasing traffic density to and from the area. What are the properties available for sale and for rent in Um Uthaina?
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Um Uthaina, despite its small size, holds a strategic location and a modern lifestyle, hosting several important landmarks:
- Um Uthaina Quranic Center
- Crown Plaza Hotel (formerly Amra Hotel)
- San Rock Hotel
- Four Seasons Hotel
- Gold Market
- Saido Al Kurd Mosque
- Arab Media Center Group
- International chocolate brand stores like Patchi and Ferrero
- Al Hussein Cancer Foundation
- Um Uthaina Commercial Market, which includes stores of various international brands in different categories.
- Emaar Towers
- Dahiyyat Al Hussein Government School
Um Uthaina is distinguished by the names of its streets, most of which are named after Arab cities or personalities. What are the names of the streets in Um Uthaina?
- King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Street
- Shatt Al Arab Street
- Saeed bin Jaber Street
- Ali Al Sharari Street
- Ibn Al Rumi Street
- Saido Al Kurd Street
- Saad bin Abi Waqqas Street
- Riyadh Street
- Al Ihsa Street
- Dhahran Street
- Jeddah Street
- Djibouti Street
- Euphrates Street
- Tigris Street
- Najaf Street
- Mosul Street
- Taiz Street
- Kirkuk Street
The predominant character of life in Um Uthaina is affluence. This has been largely influenced by the presence of luxurious gold markets, major hotels like the Four Seasons, and even the prominent international and local companies. The consumer markets in Um Uthaina usually include luxurious items rarely found in markets in other areas. Modern villas and apartments add to this affluent imprint on Um Uthaina. While Um Uthaina is very quiet for residential purposes, during the day it is bustling with traffic and heavy movement.
Um Uthaina also hosts many schools, sports clubs, entertainment centers, and is close to malls in neighboring areas like Mecca Mall and Galleria Mall in Sweifieh. Therefore, those seeking this kind of lifestyle will find it in Um Uthaina.
Because Um Uthaina is a unique real estate area, if you are looking for property or you are a real estate investor, Homes Jordan, with its specialized real estate team, will be with you from the beginning to the end of your journey. We will guide you and direct you towards making the right decision in finding the suitable property or investment.
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