Things to do in Irbid
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Al-Saadi Restaurant
In the downtown area, this is one of the better places for Jordanian staples including roasted lamb and chicken, felafel, humus and fuul. Although it’s a cheapie, the dining area is pleasant enough and the service is decent – perfect for a quick and informal meal.
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Jordan Natural History Museum
JordanNatural History Museum is one of two museums in the grounds of the vast Yamouk University. Both domestic and foreign visitors are welcome. The museum contains a range of stuffed animals, birds and insects, as well as rocks from the region, but very little is explained in English. It’s good for birders, with some beautiful bee-eaters and rollers on display. The museum is in the huge green hangar No 23.
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News Café
Downstairs from the Al-Joude Hotel, this is one of the most popular gathering places for Irbid’s cool set. Styled along the lines of a Western-style coffee shop, the News Café is warm and inviting, offering coffee, milkshakes, pizza and other snacks. True to its Middle Eastern roots, however, you can also indulge in the obligatory hookah here, which is a great way to lose an afternoon or evening to smoke-induced bliss.
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University
There are two museums in the grounds of the vast YarmoukUniversity , which opened in 1977 and now boasts more than 22,000 students from across the Middle East. Visitors, both domestic and foreign, are welcome to wander around the university, and it's a good place to meet young Jordanians.
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Beit Arar
BeitArar was set up to host cultural events and is located in a superb old Damascene-style house. The rooms are set around a courtyard paved with volcanic black stones and there are manuscripts and photo displays of Arar, one of Jordan’s finest poets.
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Alia Supermarket
Self-caterers and would-be picnickers should head to the Alia Supermarket near the Omayed Hotel, which has a good selection of local produce, including the region’s justifiably famous olives.
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