Description: The Dead Sea Spa Hotel is a treatment resort situated at (408 m) below sea level, the lowest spot on earth. The area is comprised of The Dead Sea Spa Hotel, the Bungalows, the Dead Sea Medical Center & Natural Solarium. In addition to the dermatological & rheumatological treatments, the center also provides body massage, mud packs, ultrasound therapy, galvanic therapy, microwave therapy, cryotherapy & hydrotherapy. The Center has a fitness Room, indoor pool & multipurpose pool for treatment of skin diseases & joint disorders. A natural solarium is located beside the clinic directly at the Dead Sea shore, separated for men & women. The center is open 7 days a week.

Description: Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Business-related amenities at this 5.0-star property consist of a business center and secretarial services. In addition to an outdoor pool, Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This Sweimeh hotel also offers valet parking, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Business services, concierge services, and currency exchange can be provided. Rooms are furnished with sofa beds and desks. Televisions come with cable/satellite channels. High-speed Internet access is provided along with multi-line phones, complimentary newspapers, and in-room safes. Coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, bidets, scales, and hair dryers. Separate sitting areas, minibars, and direct-dial phones are also included.

Description: The Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa, Jordan's hospitality ambassador of life's healing grounds is surrounded by rugged purple mountains that subtly change in color as the day unfolds. This is where the spirit of Jordan fills the air and the pulse of history resonates in culture with an endless celebration of life and traditions. The Resort offers anticipatory and warm service that revives the soul, as well as a self contained blend of modern décor and generous space. Service is unparalleled, anticipating every need and the culinary delights are a pleasure to enjoy. The "Spa" is an integral part of the resort. It offers a retreat for guests to unwind, relax and rejuvenate and is designed to offer guests a unique experience and to help rebalance the body, mind and spirit.

Description: On the shores of the world's oldest natural spa, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers you a massive and modern labyrinth of wellness full of whirlpools, steam rooms and saunas, as well as meditation and yoga rooms Lose yourself to a vast array of rooms and suites. The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers three luxurious enclaves set amidst gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and private pools, where ancient olive trees mingle with palm trees, providing you with absolute privacy in a serene and unmatched setting unlike any other by the Dead Sea. All rooms and suites are enriched with quintessential facilities, luxurious Dead Sea inspired amenities, and complimentary benefits.
 

Description: The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is found in a traditional village setting nestled amongst lush gardens that serve to restore your well-being and balance. Set on the northern shores of the Dead Sea, the resort and its Spa is an oasis of tranquility. The hotel is a wonder of elegance, comfort, and close-to-nature style. It offers access to the Sanctuary Zara Spa. The leisure facilities are extensive; spa and beauty facilities, swimming pools, fitness room, tennis courts, etc. Rooms are beautifully appointed, with a mixture of traditional furniture and modern equipment.
 

Description: O Beach, an upscale beachfront recreational property, reveals itself as the new "it-spot" on the Dead Sea shore, the only five-star day beach and unique night attraction in the area. O Beach portrays pure delight for luxury beach addicts and generates that exclusive beach sensation that becomes the O Beach signature experience. Spreading over 33'000 square meters of land with an exhilarating 250-meter stretch of Dead Sea shore, O Beach distinctiveness resides in its detail-driven Mediterranean architecture and palette of lively colors as well as its impeccable hospitality service and welcoming staff.

Description: The least expensive way to experience the Dead Sea. Usually packed, with Fridays and Holidays being the busiest days. Parking spots can be difficult to find. This is your basic access to the shoreline of the Dead Sea.
 

Description: The least expensive way to experience the Dead Sea. Usually packed, with Fridays and Holidays being the busiest days. Parking spots can be difficult to find. This is your basic access to the shoreline of the Dead Sea.
 

TODAY'S WEATHER & FORECAST

The Dead Sea (Arabic: البحر الميت al-Bahr al-Mayyit), also called the Salt Sea, is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. Its surface and shores are 423 meters (1,388 ft) below sea level, the lowest elevation on the Earth's surface on dry land. The Dead Sea is 377 m (1,237 ft) deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. With 33.7% salinity, it is also one of the world's saltiest bodies of water, though Lake Assal (Djibouti), Garabogazköl and some hypersaline lakes of the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica (such as Don Juan Pond) have reported higher salinities. It is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean. This salinity makes for a harsh environment in which animals cannot flourish, hence its name. The Dead Sea is 67 kilometers (42 mi) long and 18 kilometers (11 mi) wide at its widest point. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River.

The Dead Sea has attracted visitors from around the Mediterranean basin for thousands of years. Biblically, it was a place of refuge for King David. It was one of the world's first health resorts (for Herod the Great), and it has been the supplier of a wide variety of products, from balms for Egyptian mummification to potash for fertilizers. People also use the salt and the minerals from the Dead Sea to create cosmetics and herbal sachets.

The Dead Sea's climate offers year-round sunny skies and dry air. It has less than 50 millimeters (2 in) mean annual rainfall and a summer average temperature between 32 and 39 °C (90 and 102 °F). Winter average temperatures range between 20 and 23 °C (68 and 73 °F). The region has weakened ultraviolet radiation, particularly the UVB (erythrogenic rays), and an atmosphere characterized by a high oxygen content due to the high barometric pressure.[7] The sea affects temperatures nearby because of the moderating effect a large body of water has on climate. During the winter, sea temperatures tend to be higher than land temperatures, and vice versa during the summer months. This is the result of the water's mass and specific heat capacity. The sea has a density of 1.24 kg/L, making swimming difficult but providing a relaxing floating experience.

The Dead Sea area has become a major center for health research and treatment for several reasons. The mineral content of the water, the very low content of pollens and other allergens in the atmosphere, the reduced ultraviolet component of solar radiation, and the higher atmospheric pressure at this great depth each have specific health effects. For example, persons suffering reduced respiratory function from diseases such as cystic fibrosis seem to benefit from the increased atmospheric pressure. Sufferers of the skin disorder psoriasis also benefit from the ability to sunbathe for long periods in the area due to its position below sea level and subsequent result that many of the sun's harmful UV rays are reduced.

Thus, the region's climate and low elevation have made it a popular center for several types of therapies:

The sea is called "dead" because its high salinity prevents macroscopic aquatic organisms, such as fish and aquatic plants, from living in it, though minuscule quantities of bacteria and microbial fungi are present. In times of flood, the salt content of the Dead Sea can drop from its usual 35% salinity to 30% or lower. The Dead Sea temporarily comes to life in the wake of rainy winters. In 1980, after one such rainy winter, the normally dark blue Dead Sea turned red. Researchers from Hebrew University found the Dead Sea to be teeming with a type of algae called Dunaliella. The Dunaliella in turn nourished carotenoid-containing (red-pigmented) halobacteria, whose presence caused the color change. Since 1980, the Dead Sea basin has been dry and the algae and the bacteria have not returned in measurable numbers.

Many animal species live in the mountains surrounding the Dead Sea. Hikers can see camels, ibex, hares, hyraxes, jackals, foxes, and even leopards. Hundreds of bird species inhabit the zone as well. Both Jordan and Israel have established nature reserves around the Dead Sea. Ref: Wikipedia

NEARBY TOURIST SITES

THE DEAD SEA
MAP & DRIVING DIRECTIONS

 
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PLEASE NOTE: Since beach entrance pricing and schedules may change at any time without notice, beach information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Confirmation of information before arrival is suggested.

WHERE TO EAT

The Dead Sea, being one of the top tourist locations in the country, hosts many luxury hotels which offer a number of upscale dining options. There are also a few well-known cafes and small restaurants along the way, such as Vis a Vis Cafe, and can be found on the main road to the "hotels area". Some local small eateries are also available, but may be difficult to find for the average tourist.

RESTAURANTS, CAFES & BARS

TIPS: Save time and money by visiting COZMO to purchase your beach items before the start of your trip. Cozmo has a great selection of imported sun tanning oils, sunblock, lip balms, snacks and other beach necessities that are either hard to find once you leave Amman or highly overpriced.

TRANSPORTATION FOR TOURISTS: At around 20-45JD one way from Amman to the Dead Sea, it is much more economical and convenient to rent your own car as opposed to using other forms of transportation. It can also be much more exciting and relaxing to be able to travel around at your own pace. Therefore, the Snob Team highly suggests RENTING A CAR if possible for all of your travelling purposes in Jordan.