Dead Sea (Jordan)
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The Dead Sea (Hebrew: ים המלח, Hebrew transliteration:Yam HaMelach; Arabic: البحر الميت, Arabic transliteration: al-Bahir al-Mayyit) has its eastern coast in Jordan. It is the lowest point in the world at (as of 2025) 439.78 metres (1,443 ft) below sea level. The water in the Dead Sea is extremely salty, and has been estimated to be the second saltiest major body of water in the world. Its name is derived from the fact that the water is far too salinated for marine inhabitation.
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Climate
The climate at the Dead Sea varies depending on the season. Temperatures during the tourist season can become extremely warm, ranging from 30°C (86°F) in the spring to upwards of 40°C (104°F) in the summer. The area receives an average of 330 days of sunshine per year, with rainy days occurring only during winter (if at all). In general, the Dead Sea always is warmer than Amman, so also in winter, when Amman is freezing, it allows for a swim. Although the Dead Sea is very sunny the low altitude and extra atmosphere makes the sunlight weaker. It is therefore said that sunbathing here carries a lower risk of sunburn, but it is still advisable to take normal precautions using sunblock and adapt gradually. This quality of the Dead Sea sunlight is the real secret behind its mythological curing ability for several diseases, especially skin diseases. This is, in fact, natural photo therapy. On the Jordanian side, the Dead Sea is possible as a day trip from both Amman and Aqaba.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsOn the Jordanian side, the Dead Sea is possible as a day trip from both Amman and Aqaba. The road is a good dual carriage way. Tourist areas are accessible from the main road that runs along the eastern side of the body of water and connects to Jordan's Desert Highway running to Amman. Highways leading to the Dead Sea are clearly marked by brown tourist signs. It is an ambitious 3-hour drive from Aqaba in southern Jordan. Taxi services for travel to the Dead Sea can be purchased for the day 20 JD if you hail a cab from downtown, downtown hotels charge 35 JD for the same service. Many of the local hotels and resorts have shuttles that travel from Amman to the Dead Sea for a fee. There are a handful of bus lines that also run from Amman on a daily basis. Bus from Muhajireen bus station to Rame costs 1 JD. Taxi from Rame to Amman Tourist Beach costs 5 JD or less as May 2025....
Getting Around & Staying
Where to Stay
Try the usual suspects of website to get a price quote and availability on local hotels. Having seen the price online, it might be possible to save another 5-10 JD by calling them and asking for the offline rate. Always wear waterproof sandals – the salt is very jagged and can easily cut your feet. When going into the sea somewhere not watched by a life guard, always go with someone else, in case something happens. If you get salty water into your eyes, do not wipe it out using your hands. Just wait for your tear fluid to flush it out. Beware: several people drown every year in the Dead Sea because they do not obey the rule: Only float on your back. Accidents happen when someone tries to swim normally (stomach first) in the water - the legs will float better than usual and it will be hard to keep the head above the water. This applies to weaker swimmers, and specifically to attempts to swim breaststroke. Add in a little panic and it can be life threatening.
Money & Budget
Visitors can purchase packets of the famous mud, as well as other cultural artifacts and handicrafts, from local gift shops. The sea's laboratories produce a range of the facial mud masks, bath, salts, shampoos, cleansers, nourishing creams, hand creams make up remover, skin toner, soap sun protection cream and other products. The restaurant options near the Dead Sea are sparse. The Jordanian public beach contains an over-priced buffet-style restaurant and a small beach-side snack bar. It is recommended that visitors planning to visit the public beaches bring their own food and drinks. There are many resorts that can be found in Jordan to cater to tourists. Also, there is the 31.72263435.5903471 Samara Mall, where shops and restaurant can be found.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Always wear waterproof sandals – the salt is very jagged and can easily cut your feet. When going into the sea somewhere not watched by a life guard, always go with someone else, in case something happens. If you get salty water into your eyes, do not wipe it out using your hands. Just wait for your tear fluid to flush it out. Beware: several people drown every year in the Dead Sea because they do not obey the rule: Only float on your back. Accidents happen when someone tries to swim normally (stomach first) in the water - the legs will float better than usual and it will be hard to keep the head above the water. This applies to weaker swimmers, and specifically to attempts to swim breaststroke. Add in a little panic and it can be life threatening. Breaststroke is also made difficult by the fact that the legs are raised too high in the water to provide normal forward motion when kicking.