Four rooftops to visit before the summer ends

AMMAN — If you want to lean back and savor the beauty of Amman while enjoying a good meal and drink, these rooftops are your go-to spots.

If you’re fan of nature and want to experience a quiet day in a greenhouse-like structure, the High Garden Rooftop located near 5th circle is just for you. The rooftop’s decorations combine wood and greenery, lit by yarn lamps and fairy lights. High Garden Rooftop is perfect for dates, a day out with friends, and relaxing after a long day. اضافة اعلان

Once you arrive at this spot, you will be welcomed by the tittering of birds, which will accompany you throughout your stay. It won’t take you long to notice how much greenery there is. During the day, the place is perfectly lit by sunlight, which is filtered through surrounding trees.

High Garden Rooftop offers an array of delicious dishes and an extensive drink menu.


Trees form vista at High Garden Rooftop. (Photo: Nabih Dababneh/Jordan News)

But if you are looking to create unforgettable memories with your friends or celebrate an occasion, Sekrab is your place to go. The spot’s colorful, industrial feel will surprise you. You will find automobile structures wherever you look. You can even enjoy your night at their vintage van table, which is situated on the edge of the roof.

Sekrab is in located heart of Amman, on Rainbow St, and it overlooks east Amman. Their staff members are friendly. 


Sekrab’s industrial decorations photographed in this undated photos. (Photo: Nabih Dababneh/Jordan News)

The place is illuminated by light bulbs installed on colorful pipes that surround the whole place, giving it a jazzy, rough, and edgy atmosphere. Their lighting urges you to take memorable photos.

Cantaloupe, on the other hand, is your go-to spot for a cozy night out. It has a high rooftop, located on the third floor of the building. While its view is one of a kind, the most striking aspect about this place is its menu, healthy options.


Cantaloupe’s rooftop view. (Photo: Nabih Dababneh/Jordan News)

The staff of Cantaloupe will make sure to add to your cozy experience. The rooftop is perfect for a summer outing, but is also open in the winter, with electric heaters to keep you warm.

A television screen that is hung on one of the walls displays a set of memes, facts, and jokes.  A waiter at Cantaloupe told Jordan News that the manager spends hours compiling them.

If you are looking for a spot that simply has it all, then the rooftop of Books@ café is just the spot for you. Their roof overlooks downtown Amman and Alweibdeh, where buildings line the hills.

Books@ café expresses its identity in various ways. It can be suitable for most occasions at any time of the day, offering breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner.


(Photo: Nabih Dababneh/JNews)

The place is quiet enough for you to work in, but also vibrant enough for you to hang out with your family and friends.

Their food menu is extensive and offers a variety of dishes. You can find dishes that you won’t be able to find in other places in the city, such as their pasta confusion pizza — a dish that is half pizza, half pasta.

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