Petra Life Exhibition For Traditional Heritage "PLETH"
This permanent exhibition showing the history and heritage of the greater Petra region which is the only one of its kind in the southern part of Jordan to focus attention specifically on the heritage of our recent past. It represents a unique and valuable source of information and provides the perfect environment for visitors to explore a broad spectrum of topics related to the heritage of this part of the world during the last two centuries. Reservations can be made in advance at:
Telefax 00962-3-2159990
Web: http://www.pleth.org
Email: info@pleth.org
Alternative Dining
Tourists interested in learning how to cook Arabic cuisine can do so at The Petra Kitchen, located on Tourism Street. After arriving at 6.30pm, tourists work with local chefs from the area to prepare appetizers, main courses, and dessert using local ingredients. The meal, not including alcoholic beverages, costs JD30 per person. Reservations can be made in advance at 03-2155900. http://www.jordantours-travel.com/petrakitchen.html
Petra by Night
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Experience Petra in a unique way through Petra by Night. See the city at night the way the ancient spice caravan travelers must have seen it. Make your way through a candle-lit siq to the magnificent Treasury and enjoy an evening of Bedouin music and storytelling. Tours take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday night starting at 8.30pm till 10:30. For more information Please visit:
Nightlife
Visitors have several options to relax in the evening:
§ Al-Maqa’ad Bar: This is on the ground floor of the Movenpick Petra Resort Hotel and offers a full service bar in an Arabic style environment. Also, the rooftop bar offers outdoor drinking, dining, and argileh smoking (hooka) during the summer months.
Telephone: 03-2157111
§ The Cave Bar: Operated by the Crowne Plaza, this bar is located in a 4000 year old Nabataean Tomb. The Cave Bar serves food and alcoholic beverages. It is located near the official entrance to Petra.
Telephone: 03-2156266
§ The Marriott Hotel: The hotel offers a full service bar and restaurant with views of the Petra Mountains.
Telephone: 03-2156407
§ The Wranglers Pub: this pub is located next to the Petra Palace Hotel on Tourism Street and serves alcoholic beverages.
Telephone: 03-2156723
There are no liquor stores in Wadi Mousa. However, liquor is served in hotels, several bars and restaurants and can be purchased from the Elgee Hotel.
Hammams
There are several hammams, or Turkish Baths, in Wadi Mousa. These are akin to steam baths. An individual enters a heated room that encourages bathers to perspire. After a short period, a full body wash and/or various massages are performed. Finally the individual relaxes in a cooling room. The individual may be offered a beverage. Hammams in Petra are:
§ Petra Turkish Bath - offers male and female sections for bathing.
Telephone: 03-2157085
§ Salome Turkish Bath - located off the road into Wadi Mousa from the North, close to the Al-Anbat Hotel II. http://www.salometurkishbath.com/
Telephone: 03-2157342
§ Amra Palace Hotel - a hammam with male and female sections.
Telephone: 03-2157070
§ Loofah Turkish Bath – located in the Petra Marriott, this Turkish bath offers luxury treatments including body scrubs, foot baths and massages.
Telephone: 03-2156407
