Dar Al Shouneh Restaurant

Overview

Dar Al Shouneh connects a Jordanian meal to the land that supplies part of it. The restaurant sits within the Greening the Desert Project at Juwafat al-Kafrayn, north of the Dead Sea resort area, and presents traditional Jordanian and Bedouin food in the setting of a working permaculture project.

The point is not simply to stop for lunch. With advance arrangement, a visit can place the meal within a wider conversation about growing food, water use, local ingredients, and community enterprise in the Jordan Valley.

Why eat here

• Try Jordanian and Bedouin dishes in a setting connected to food production.
• Add context to the Greening the Desert Project rather than visiting the farm as an abstract demonstration.
• Ask about a set meal, cooking activity, or combined farm experience before arrival.
• Break up the drive between Amman and the Dead Sea with a locally rooted stop.

What to expect

The operator describes set-menu dining and experiences that may include a project tour or cooking component. Availability, group minimums, menu composition, dietary accommodation, and timing can vary. Arrange the visit before traveling rather than assuming a complete experience is available to walk-ins.

Ask what is included, whether the restaurant or farm areas are suitable for anyone with limited mobility, how long the visit takes, and whether payment must be arranged in advance.

Location and contact

Dar Al Shouneh is inside the Greening the Desert Project at Juwafat al-Kafrayn in the Jordan Valley. Confirm the exact entrance and arrival instructions through the project’s current booking channel.

Telephone: +962 7 9758 4750

The operator and Tripadvisor currently publish the same number. Confirm the reservation, exact entrance, meal format, and timing before travel. Fixed public hours remain unverified.

Pair it with

Dar Al Shouneh pairs naturally with a Greening the Desert project visit. Travelers continuing south can add the Dead Sea Panorama Complex or a resort-area sunset, depending on the day’s confirmed schedule.

Continue planning

Continue with Greening the Desert permaculture tour and Panorama Restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dar Al Shouneh inside a hotel?

No. It is located within the Greening the Desert Project at Juwafat al-Kafrayn.

Do I need a reservation?

Advance arrangement is strongly recommended because meals, tours, cooking activities, and group requirements can vary.

What kind of food does it serve?

The restaurant presents traditional Jordanian and Bedouin food, with operator emphasis on local and project-grown ingredients.

Can I visit only for a meal?

Ask the project when booking. The sources establish both restaurant dining and combined experiences, but do not guarantee every format at every time.