Dead Sea in Jordan

The Dead Sea is a landlocked salt lake that lies between Jordan to the east and the West Bank and Israel to the west. It is the lowest body of water on the surface of the earth and its shores mark the lowest point on land. Standing at the water’s edge, you’ll notice the rocks and sand shimmering because of crystalized sodium chloride. The water here is 10 times saltier than the ocean, making it too salty for life. Therefore it is alternatively known as the Sea of Death, Salt Sea, and Sea of Lot. The salt does have its benefits though, transforming these waters into a natural spa.

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Places to Stay

Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa

Style: Beach Resort

Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa is situated in the heart of the Jordan Valley, about an hour from Amman city. The hotel sits at the lowest point on earth, with direct access to the Dead Sea beachfront.

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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Style: Beach Resort

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is situated about an hour’s drive from Amman. This tranquil resort on the shores of the Dead Sea, features a design inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

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Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

Style: Beach Resort

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is located in a traditional village overlooking the Dead Sea in Jordan. This upmarket beach resort is surrounded by gardens and offers private access to the sea’s northern shore, making it an oasis of tranquility. The Classic Sea View rooms are welcoming and done up in a soothing color palette.

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Other Interesting Places

Aqaba, which lies on the northern tip of the Red Sea, is the only coastal city in Jordan. It has been inhabited for more than 4,000 years and boasts a rich history. In bygone years, it sat at the confluence of trade and pilgrimage routes from Egypt and Arabia.

Red Sea / Aqaba

Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is located along the western edge of the Arabian desert in the south of Jordan. This otherworldly landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with huge rock formations and rippled sand dunes.

Wadi Rum

The sandstone city of Petra was built in the third century BC by the Nabataeans, a community of master builders who carved palaces, temples and tombs from the soft stone cliffs.

Petra

Amman is one of the best cities to enjoy a really diverse Middle East experience before exploring the rest of Jordan. Downtown Amman features a spectacular Roman theater, an international museum of contemporary art and a number of mosques, architecture and markets.

Amman

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