Renovation Completed May 2026 · Now Accepting Private Viewings
Private Collection of Six Residences
Um Uthaina, West Amman · Single-Owner, Privately Governed
For senior executives, diplomats, expats, and on-mission professionals
Six individually designed residences in one privately owned and personally governed building — the structural difference that defines long-term living in Amman.
Leasing by private viewing. Minimum 12-month term.
Please include your professional context with your inquiry.
6
Residences
5 available · 1 from Sept 2026
Single
Owner & Architect
Personally curated
May 2026
Renovation Completed
Built 1990, fully renewed
24/7
On-Site Presence
Day attendant + night guard
JOD 5K–35K
Annual Lease
USD-equivalent at any time
Um Uthaina
West Amman
5th–6th Circles · two-street plot
Conceived as a privately governed residential building rather than a commercial rental project, SHIHAB Elite Residences was designed with long-term stability, architectural clarity, and quiet occupancy in mind.
The building stands on a generous ~1,500 sqm elevated plot with frontage on two streets and no structure blocking the view — uncommon in central Amman, where buildings are typically packed shoulder to shoulder. Every residence draws natural light from multiple sides; every floor opens to an unobstructed horizon.
About the Residences
Private. Curated. Fully Maintained.
SHIHAB Elite Residences is a private collection of six individually designed luxury apartments in West Amman, originally built in 1990 by the owner's family and completely renovated to contemporary standards in May 2026. Conceived for long-term comfort rather than short-term turnover, each residence combines generous proportions, refined materiality, and practical luxury — from integrated storage and fully equipped kitchens to acoustic privacy, double-glazed windows, and environmentally controlled interiors.
The building operates under single-ownership governance with dedicated maintenance, controlled access, and full CCTV security. A day attendant lives on site in a dedicated basement apartment — reachable via the building intercom and via direct WhatsApp message — and reports directly to the owner. A separate night guard covers evening and overnight hours, giving the building 24/7 on-site presence. ZagTrader's regional office occupies a separate basement entrance within the building, providing additional same-building management. Residences 102 and 201 include dedicated on-site parking; other residences use ample street parking on the building's quiet interior street. An on-site EV charging bay is available on-demand to any residence, securely metered to the user's residence via key box. RO-filtered drinking-grade water is supplied from every tap. Residents furnish personal living and sleeping areas to their own standard.
6
Private Residences
4
Floors
12+
Month Leases
1
Owner Governance
Why This Model Is Rare in Amman
The Difference Single Ownership Makes
Under Jordan’s current residential framework, owners’ associations are required by law but rarely enforced in practice. Most apartment buildings in Amman are owned floor by floor, by unrelated individuals, with no shared budget, no accountable manager, and no enforced standards. The condition of a building depends on the goodwill of whoever happens to live there.
SHIHAB Elite Residences is structurally different. The entire building is owned, governed, and maintained by a single party.
Typical Building in Amman
- Multi-owner buildings with no enforced association
- No single accountable manager — maintenance depends on goodwill
- Service charges unenforceable; common areas decline over time
- Neighbours chosen by whoever bought next, not curated
- Quiet enjoyment not contractually guaranteed
- Disputes default to civil courts — slow and costly
SHIHAB Elite Residences
- One owner. One operator. One standard across the building.
- Owner is the manager — Shihab Khalil personally accountable.
- Maintenance budget guaranteed; renovation finished May 2026.
- Every resident personally interviewed by the owner.
- Quiet-enjoyment standards written into the lease and enforced.
- Uniform standards across every residence and common area.
For senior executives — Jordanian and foreign — who understand the typical experience of a multi-owner Amman building, this is the structural difference that matters most. It is also the difference that cannot be replicated by any building offering individual floor-by-floor ownership.
Stewardship
Single Owner. Personally Curated.
SHIHAB Elite Residences is owned, architected, and personally curated by Shihab Khalil. There is no holding company, no remote landlord, no rotating property manager — one named owner designed every detail, sets the standard, and meets every resident.
A family legacy, fully renewed
The building was originally constructed by Shihab's father in 1990, with thoughtful additions across the decades. Shihab acquired it in full and undertook a complete contemporary renovation, completed May 2026 — preserving the family legacy and bringing every system to current best practice.
Designed by the owner
Shihab personally architected the renovation. Every layout, material, and finish was specified item by item, to the standard of an owner-occupier — with a finishes budget set at two to three times the typical commercial spend.
Tenants are personally interviewed
Every prospective resident is reviewed personally by the owner. Inquiries are expected to share professional context, household size, intended lease term, and to provide a security-clearance or no-criminal-record confirmation. Curation is not a marketing line; it is the operating model — and the comfort each resident receives is knowing exactly who their neighbours are.
24/7 on-site presence and accountable management
A day attendant lives on site in a dedicated basement apartment, reachable from every residence via the building intercom and via direct WhatsApp message. A separate night guard covers evening and overnight hours. The day attendant reports directly to the owner and is responsible for the building's functionality, cleanliness, and tranquility. A ZagTrader regional office, with a separate basement entrance, provides additional same-building management. The owner's mother is the long-term resident of the ground-floor residence.
Tenant Selection
Prospective residents are asked to share who they are and what they do, household size, intended lease term, and to provide a security-clearance or no-criminal-record confirmation. All residents agree in writing to the building’s standards for quiet enjoyment and community conduct.
The Differentiator
Private Stewardship & Residency Standards
Unlike conventional rental buildings, SHIHAB Elite Residences operates under a private stewardship model. One owner sets and maintains the standard, one authorized broker facilitates tenancy, and every resident benefits from consistent accountability, stable occupancy, and long-term quiet enjoyment. For diplomatic households, senior executives, and discerning families, this means no revolving tenants, no shared-service disputes, and no unvetted neighbours.
Only six residences exist within SHIHAB Elite Residences.
No expansion planned. No short-term stock. No investor turnover.
Consistent long-term stewardship, not transactional occupancy.
Residency Standards
Community Expectations
Cats are welcome. Dogs are not permitted in the building.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all common areas. Violations are subject to formal warnings and potential escalation.
Subletting is not permitted under any circumstances. All leases are a minimum of 12 months. Short-term or transient use is prohibited.
No commercial activity may be conducted from the residences. Corporate leases are accepted for named residential occupants only.
Quiet enjoyment is a core building standard. Repeated disturbances may result in non-renewal.
Any modifications to the interior of a residence require prior written approval from the owner.
The Collection
Every Residence Is Unique
Six residences. Each designed with privacy, spatial openness, and quiet utility. Fully maintained and offered for long-term occupancy under a single governance standard.
Residence 101
The only fully furnished apartment in the collection — designed for immediate move-in comfort.
Fully Furnished
Available September 2026
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Residence 102
Three-bedroom executive residence with formal reception, family living, and private terrace — the largest first-floor layout.
Semi-Furnished
Only three-bedroom in the collection
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Residence 201
Full-floor signature residence with villa-scale proportions, dual terraces, and complete privacy.
Semi-Furnished
The Villa in the Sky
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Residence 301
Panoramic corner glazing wrapping two walls with dramatic indoor-outdoor flow at rooftop elevation.
Semi-Furnished
Rooftop glass residence
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Residence 302
Generous rooftop terrace with built-in lighting, stone planters, and open West Amman views.
Semi-Furnished
Rooftop terrace residence
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Residence 303
Compact rooftop suite for mission staff, consultants, and professionals seeking governed long-term living.
Fully Furnished
Compact rooftop suite
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Six residences only. No expansion planned.
Annual lease. JOD-denominated. Resident may settle in USD at prevailing rate at any time.
Flagship Residence
The Villa in the Sky
Residence 201
Occupying the entire second floor with no adjacent units, Residence 201 is the flagship of the collection. Four bedrooms, five bathrooms, dedicated service quarters, and a double terrace -- glass-enclosed flowing to open-air -- create villa-scale living within a privately governed building.
Residence 201 is the signature address within the collection — a full-floor private residence with no adjacent units, conceived for diplomatic households and senior executives who require villa-scale living within a governed building.
Interiors & Common Areas
Material Language & Light
Materials across all residences and common areas were selected to balance tactility, light, and long-term durability. Marble slab surfaces, engineered stone, walnut paneling, and integrated lighting unify the building with a restrained architectural expression.
Security & Control
Controlled Access. Total Privacy.
Infrastructure & Comfort
Built for Long-Term Living
Building Specification
Built Once. Renewed in 2026.
Location
Um Uthaina — Why Here
SHIHAB Elite Residences sits on an elevated ~1,500 sqm plot between the 5th and 6th Circles of Um Uthaina — one of West Amman’s most established residential neighbourhoods. The building stands on two streets with nothing blocking the views; every floor draws light from multiple sides.
Um Uthaina sits between the international rhythm of Abdoun and the business density of Sweifieh — quieter than the former, more residential than the latter, and less remote than Dabouq. Historically chosen by embassy and international-organisation families who want easy reach without the visibility of the diplomatic corridor itself.
Diplomatic Missions & International Organisations
- ~5 min
Embassy of Japan
Fa'eq Halazon St
- ~5 min
Embassy of Indonesia
Feisal Abdul Aziz St
- Walking close
Embassy of Bangladesh
Ibrahim Al-Ghazlani St (inside Um Uthaina)
- ~5 min
Embassy of Bulgaria
Al Mosel St, Um Uthaina
- ~5–10 min
Embassies of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
5th & 6th Circle cluster
- ~10 min
US, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, EU Delegation
Abdoun corridor
- ~10–15 min
Embassies of Germany, France, Canada
Jabal Amman / Shmeisani
- ~10–15 min
UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, UNHCR)
Shmeisani & Khalda
International Schools
- ~9–12 min
Modern American School (MAS)
Sweifieh / Airport Rd
- ~10 min
Cambridge High School
Abd Al Karim Al Dabbas St
- ~10 min
Lycée Français d'Amman
Al-Iftikhar St
- ~10–15 min
American Community School (ACS)
Dahyat Al Amir Rashid
- ~12–15 min
International Academy Amman (IAA)
Dabouq
- ~12–15 min
Mashrek International School
Dabouq
- ~12 min
International Community School (ICS)
Um Al Basateen
Note: King’s Academy is in Madaba (~35–45 min) and is not within the Um Uthaina school radius.
Healthcare
- ~5–8 min
Al-Khalidi Medical Center
4th Circle — the diplomatic default hospital
- ~5–8 min
Istishari Hospital
Al-Kindi St
- ~12–15 min
Specialty Hospital
Shmeisani — JCI-accredited
- ~15 min
Jordan Hospital
Queen Noor St
Lifestyle & Daily Needs
- ~3–5 min
Golden Gate Mall
Shatt Al Arab St — inside Um Uthaina, walking close
- ~3–6 min
Four Seasons, St. Regis, Sheraton, Fairmont
5th Circle hotel cluster
- ~6–8 min
Swefieh Village Mall
Open-air dining and casual shopping
- ~5–7 min
Cozmo Centre
7th Circle — the main expat grocery
- ~8–10 min
Abdoun Mall
Boutique groceries (Cozmo), cafés, dining
- ~5–8 min
Sameh Mall
Sweifieh retail district
- ~7–10 min
Mecca Mall
Umm Al Summaq — Carrefour, cinema, food court
- ~10–12 min
City Mall
Queen Rania St — department stores, cinema
- ~10–15 min
King Hussein Public Parks
Dabouq (62 hectares)
Note: there is no major public park within walking distance of the building. King Hussein Park is the closest, ~10–15 min by car.
Transport
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA)
via Airport Road
30–35 min off-peak · 45–60 min peak
Downtown Amman (Balad)
via Zahran or Mecca Street
15 min off-peak · 25–35 min peak
Jordan University
Queen Rania St
15–20 min off-peak
Amman’s BRT does not serve Um Uthaina directly; a car or Careem is required for daily mobility.
Daily Life
A Week from the Front Door
Beyond proximity figures: what the rhythm of the week actually looks like from this address — for the resident, for the family, for the trailing spouse who runs the daily route.
The school run
Modern American School in 9 minutes. Cambridge High, Lycée Français, and the American Community School all within 10–15 minutes. The morning route is school, then 5th Circle, then home — no Zahran traffic.
Your family doctor
Al-Khalidi Medical Center — the hospital diplomatic families default to in Amman — is 5–8 minutes from the building. Istishari is just as close. Specialty Hospital (JCI-accredited) is 12 minutes if needed.
The weekly shop
Cozmo Centre at the 7th Circle for international goods (5 minutes). Sameh Mall in Sweifieh for the regular weekly basket (8 minutes). Carrefour at City Mall for the bigger trip (12 minutes).
A weekend outside
King Hussein Public Parks in Dabouq — 62 hectares with a children’s museum and the Royal Automobile Museum — is 10–15 minutes by car. There is no large park within walking distance of the building; the route to the park is the weekend ritual.
Hosting visiting family
Four Seasons, St. Regis, Sheraton, and Fairmont sit at the 5th Circle, 3–6 minutes from the front door — close enough to walk for an evening drink, close enough to put visiting parents or business guests up without dispute. Golden Gate Mall, inside Um Uthaina itself, adds boutique dining and cafés within easy walking distance.
Evenings at home
The building stands on two streets with nothing blocking the views. Light enters from multiple sides during the day; in the evening, the terraces face open horizon rather than another building’s wall. Interior streets are quiet by 8 p.m.
Lease Terms
How Tenancy Works
Clear, written terms designed for residents who plan to stay. Indicative figures are listed on each residence; full lease is shared upon qualified inquiry.
Annual Lease
Minimum 12-month term. Renewable. No subletting and no short-term stays under any circumstances.
Payment in JOD with USD Flexibility
All lease payments are denominated in Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Residents may settle in USD at the prevailing JOD/USD rate at any time, providing a practical hedge for internationally paid tenants.
Bilingual Lease
Lease is provided in English and Arabic, with identical terms in both languages. A template copy can be shared upon qualified inquiry.
Mission Clause (60 Days)
If a resident is recalled by their employer or their official posting ends, the lease may be terminated with 60 days' written notice supported by an official letter from the employer or mission. Standard provision for UN, embassy, and multinational tenancies.
Furnishing
Two Levels, One Option
Fully Furnished
Residences 101 and 303 are offered fully furnished — turnkey for immediate move-in, including beds, dining, and living-room furniture.
Semi-Furnished (default for 102, 201, 301, 302)
Includes fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, AC throughout, and integrated closets. Residents bring their own beds, dining table, and couches to personalise their living and sleeping areas.
Furnishing Option on a 4-Year Term
A four-year signed lease unlocks a custom furnishing arrangement, coordinated with the resident, to convert a semi-furnished residence into a fully turnkey home.
Utilities
Resident-Held Subscriptions
Power and (where applicable) gas subscriptions are held directly by each resident. RO-filtered drinking water from every tap is supplied by the building and included in the building maintenance arrangement.
Electricity
Each residence holds its own utility subscription with the national provider. Usage is metered per residence — no shared bills, no estimates.
Gas (Underfloor Heating Units)
Residences with underfloor heating have their own gas subscription. Usage is billed directly to the resident by the provider.
Community
Pets & Quiet Enjoyment
Cats welcome
Cats are permitted with prior notice.
No dogs
Dogs are not permitted in the building.
Full lease terms are shared following qualified inquiry.
Before You Inquire
Common Questions
The answers institutional tenants and house-hunting families ask most often — collected here so your inquiry can go straight to specifics.
Which residences are furnished?
Residences 101 and 303 are fully furnished. Residences 102, 201, 301, and 302 are semi-furnished — fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, AC throughout, and integrated closets. The resident brings beds, dining, and couches. A four-year signed lease unlocks a custom furnishing arrangement.
What's the lease currency?
All leases are denominated in Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Residents may settle each payment in USD at the prevailing JOD/USD rate on the day, providing a practical hedge for internationally paid tenants.
Is there a mission / diplomatic clause?
Yes. If a resident is recalled by their employer or their official posting ends, the lease may be terminated with 60 days' written notice supported by an official letter from the employer or mission.
Can my employer sign the lease (corporate lease)?
Yes — corporate leases are accepted for named residential occupants only. The named tenant must adhere to the building's standards in writing.
How is the building secured?
24/7 on-site presence: a day attendant who lives in a dedicated basement apartment, reachable from every residence via the intercom and via direct WhatsApp message, plus a separate night guard for overnight hours. Controlled card/fob/intercom access, full CCTV. Not an OSPB-grade armed-guard operation.
Internet and connectivity?
Fiber-to-the-home throughout — fiber lines run all the way inside the building. Residents subscribe to their preferred operator (Orange, Zain, or Umniah) at speeds up to 1 Gbps.
Parking and EV charging?
Residences 102 and 201 include dedicated on-site parking. Residences 101, 301, 302, and 303 use ample street parking on the building's quiet interior street. An on-site EV charging bay is available on-demand to any residence, securely metered to the user's residence via key box.
What's the application process?
Private viewing by appointment. The owner personally reviews each prospective resident — share your professional context, household size, intended lease term, and confirmation of clear background / no criminal record. Lease execution follows acceptance.
By Appointment
Book a Private Viewing
Six residences released for lease following the May 2026 renovation — five currently available, one from September 2026. Each is shown by private viewing and qualified inquiry.
Please share your employer or mission, intended lease term, and number of occupants so we can guide you to the right residence.
Forward this to a colleague or HR contact — full overview, lease terms, and all six floor plans in one document.
For Institutions
Embassy housing officers, UN HR teams, multinational HR, and relocation agencies (HExpat, Crown, Santa Fe, Sterling, Sirva, and similar) — please reach out directly via WhatsApp or email above for institutional placement inquiries. The Building Overview PDF can be forwarded internally for review.
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Lease guidance is shared following initial qualification.