Jordan is home to an array of unique local businesses that offer a glimpse into the kingdom's rich culture and vibrant community. From eco-friendly products to organic skin care items, these local-based businesses are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Located in Jabal Amman, one of Amman’s oldest neighborhoods, Wild Jordan Center is a must-visit place. It offers locally-made products and organizes eco-friendly tours to Jordan’s nature reserves. It also features a farm-to-table restaurant and various multi-purpose spaces. The center’s main goal is to produce an income for the rural communities of the eight nature reserves in Jordan.
(Photo credit: Wild Jordan Instagram)
2. Lumeyo
Lumeyo, one of the newest additions to the Meaningful Travel Map of Jordan, is a vibrant social enterprise blending sustainability, heritage, and empowerment. By recycling sweaters into woven products inspired by Bedouin traditions, Lumeyo not only reduces textile waste but also supports women artisans across Petra, Wadi Rum, and Feynan. From olive wood toggles crafted in Amman to tasseled decorations made from recycled abayas, every piece tells a story of cultural revival and conscious fashion, empowering women and uplifting communities in underserved areas of Jordan.
(Photo credit: Lumeyo)
3. Dar Ne'meh
A heartwarming initiative by the Princess Taghrid Institute, is Dar Ne'meh, a vibrant community nestled in an olive grove, empowering women across Jordan through skill development and creative opportunities. This initiative is another one of the Meaningful Travel Map's latest additions, and by offering training in culinary arts, crafts, and food processing, Dar Ne'meh enables women to preserve local traditions, generate sustainable incomes, and build successful businesses. Visitors can engage in hands-on experiences while supporting a mission that celebrates heritage and transforms communities.
4. Aminas Natural Skincare
Created by Jordanian female, Amina Mango, Amina’s skincare line offers beauty and wellbeing products that are natural, organic, and safe for children, adults, and the environment. Amina's skincare is the only certified organic skin care manufacturing facility and brand located in Jordan and the Middle East.
(Photo credit: Amina's Skincare Instagram)
5. Himmat Watan
A transportation service for elderly and disabled people, Himmat Watan provides safe and reliable means of transportation with a wheelchair. Their vans are equipped with reliable and accredited safety measures, and up to four family members and friends can join the ride.
6. Dibeen
An agri-food e-commerce, Dibeen serves as a sustainable bridge builder by offering farmers and local producers a marketplace, allowing them to sell local products to consumers online. By digitizing this service, hundreds of small family farmers and local producers can display their products to larger audiences.
(Photo credit: Dibeen Instagram)
