#Azkadenya

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Amman Jordan

My free day in Amman didn't go as originally planned. I neglected to check the calendar and it was Eid, the last day of Ramadan. It's a big holiday, so most things were closed, including the Jordan Museum. The town was very quiet in the morning but in the evening it was very busy. On the last day of fasting, at sundown, the restaurants and cafes were crowded.

The Roman and Arab Citadel is located directly above my hotel. It was open, so I headed up there. There are stairways up the hill, but some only go to private houses and Google Maps didn't seem to understand them, so my route up took a long way, mostly up the streets, except for a promising stair that took me part of the way up.

Jordan is one of the oldest cities in the world, with artifacts dating from 8,000 BC. The Citadel, at the high point, has been occupied for most of that time. During the iron age it was the capital of the Ammonite kingdom and was known as Rabat Aman. In the 3rd Century BC, it was conquered by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, Pharaoh of Egypt. He renamed it Philadelphia, although it's not the famous Philadelphia, that one is in Turkey. During Roman rule, it was one of the 10 cities of the Decapolis. In the 7th Century the Arabs conquered it from the Byzantines and restored the name Amman. Starting in the Middle Ages the city varied from prosperous to almost abandoned. From the 1500s to 1878 it was only a small village. At that time the Ottoman Empire made it a local capital and it grew swiftly from a population of a few thousand to over 4 million.

Before heading up I stopped off at the Roman Theater across the street. It's built into the valley wall and it is in good enough shape that it is still used.

Next to it is a small Roman theater. It probably originally had a roof and have may have been used as a parliament.

Then it was up the hill. The Citadel has a 360 view of the surrounding part of Amman. This is just halfway around!

The Theater was directly below and my hotel is on the left edge of the photo.

There are the typical Roman temples, but nothing from earlier periods. The Romans clearly cleaned off the hilltop and started fresh on their construction.

This is believed to be a temple to Hercules based on the parts of a huge statue nearby.

While the new museum in the valley was closed the smaller one in the site was open and had the most interesting things, some of the oldest human statues in the world from 8,000 BC.

The Arabs also built here, including a large palace. Only the entry hall remains standing, but it is an impressive foyer.

There are a huge number of stray cats in Amman. As the lady a the front desk of the hotel said, they are pretty quiet until February then they are very noisy and then there are new kittens in the spring. These two were just outside the door of the hotel and looked healthier than most.

In the markets, I saw a lot of these fruits that I didn't recognize.

Here they are called azkadenya, but we know them as loquats. They are very sweet, similar to a very ripe pear. They are also as tender as a very ripe pear, so wouldn't travel well. I won't look for them in Madison any time soon.

Today I'm checking out of my hotel and transferring to the hotel for the first night of the group tour. Tomorrow we head right out to the Dana Biosphere Reserve, where the hiking begins.

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[johnyxperts]

Flavors of Arabia you must try

You can go on a tasting visit through the world while you are in Dubai. From the best French cuisine to international cheap food joints, sushi bars and more, the shopping centers in Dubaihave the best restaurants, fine dining choices, bistros and more. Yet, Dubai is similarly popular for real Arabic cuisine.

Here is the rundown of the best Arabic restaurants in Dubai Marina:

AL FAROOJ FRESH

Come relish the delicious flame broiled chicken and the best shawarma move in town at Al Farooj Fresh at the Mall of the Emirates. Famous as the Number 1 Shawarma Maker in the UAE, Al Faroojis situated at the Food Court of the Mall of the Emirates, perhaps the best shopping center in Dubai.

BEIRUT RESTAURANT

It's about new and sound at Beirut Restaurant and Grill at the Mall of the Emirates. The first in the area to introduce the idea of displaying new food on their counters; you can make certain of totally new and incredible tasting food.

AL HALABI

A combination of the way of life of Lebanon, Morocco and Damascus, Al Halabi is a standout amongst other Lebanese restaurants in Dubai. Al Halabi is fine Arabic cuisine at its best as it weds Lebanese flavors with tastes from the Aleppo area in Syria, to make amazing mark dishes.

Situated at the Ground Level of the Mall of the Emirates, they are popular for their tidbits like vine leaves and cheddar moves; servings of mixed greens, for example, tabbouleh and fattoush; barbecued meats and kafta, just as debauched sweets like theKonafa and Riz bi Haleeb.

AL HALLAB RESTAURANT and SWEETS

Step into Al Hallab Restaurant and Sweets at Level 1 of the Mall of the Emirates, for real Arabian dishes in Dubai. With a rich history that goes back the 1880s, their plans that have been passed from age to the next. From true Lebanese hot and cold starters to soups and barbecues, their menu additionally includes international servings of mixed greens, desserts and more.

ALMAZ BY MOMO

From the totally tasty menu to the extravagant stylistic theme, everything at Almaz by Momo yells a wonderful mix of innovation and convention. Open on every one of the 7 days of the week, the open arrangement spaces has the 'Almaz' restaurant, Shisha room and Juice bar.

AZKADENYA

Appreciate a ceaseless choice of hot and cold mezzesand other local indulgences like Fukharat andMashawi at Azkadenya, the Jordanian restaurant at The Mall of The Emirates. The varied stylistic layout is a mélange of mainstream society and vintage; the gourmet experts likewise give an extraordinary wind to the customary Arabic dishes that are served here.

So set off on a culinary travel and find the kinds of the locale.

Manoushe W Nos

ManousheWNos aims to be the best Arabic cuisine restaurant and meet the demand of all food lovers in the UAE. IN our mainstays we include ingredients sourced locally to the extent possible, a spirit of traditionalism that can bring your home and a sense of hospitality. In this Arabic and Lebanese Restaurant JBR we provide variety of tasty mouth watering Manakeesh JBR and delivering in  JLT and JVC.

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Azkadenya Iftar Buffet from GLMA Studio on Vimeo.

[c0nnie]

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at Azkadenya (أزكدنيا) – View on Path.

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Azkadenya - Plates from the Middle East

Azkadenya - Plates from the Middle East #azkadenya #azkadenyauae #inabudhabi #marinamallad

Azkadenya is a modern/retro Arabic restaurant that serves the traditional dishes of the good old days but with the modern day twist. It is the group’s third outlet in the UAE, but first in the capital. With the tagline of “Plates from the Middle East,” this place attracted us initially with its nice decorations & cozy seating arrangements from the moment we spotted it during one of our movie…

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At Azkadenya (أزكدنيا)

At Azkadenya (أزكدنيا) – See on Path.

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