About Dead Sea
The lowest point on Earth — float effortlessly in water 10× saltier than the ocean, cover yourself in mineral-rich black mud, and relax at world-class Dead Sea spa resorts.
The Dead Sea sits 430 metres below sea level — the lowest point on Earth. Its water is 34% salt (10× the ocean), making it impossible to sink. Floating on the surface is a surreal, bucket-list experience. The mineral-rich black mud has been used for skin treatments since Cleopatra's time. Jordan's Dead Sea coast hosts several world-class spa resorts — Kempinski Ishtar, Hilton, and Mövenpick — offering Dead Sea mud wraps, mineral pools, and wellness programmes. The Dead Sea is shrinking dramatically (1 metre per year) due to water diversion — visit while you can. Just 1 hour from Amman and 2.5 hours from Petra.
Highlights
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Float Effortlessly
34% salt — you literally cannot sink. Read a newspaper while floating.
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Mud & Mineral Spas
Black mud body wraps and mineral pool therapies — skin rejuvenation.
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Lowest Point on Earth
430m below sea level — the deepest landlocked depression.
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Disappearing
Shrinking 1m/year — a must-see before it changes further.
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Travel Tips
Key Facts
- Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- Currency
- JOD
📅 Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months to visit: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
✈️ Travel Information — Dead Sea
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
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Climate: Hot desert — year-round warmth, extreme summer heat
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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JOD
Currency
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JOD
Symbol
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230
Voltage
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50
Frequency
🏛️ Top Attractions in Dead Sea
3 attractions
Experience
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Dead Sea Floating Experience
Float on the surface of the world's saltiest body of water. The 34% salt concent…
Museum
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Dead Sea Panoramic Complex
A museum and panoramic viewpoint 120 metres above the Dead Sea — geological hist…
Adventure
Wadi Mujib (Siq Trail)
The "Grand Canyon of Jordan" — wade through a narrow river canyon to a waterfall…
🏨 Where to Stay in Dead Sea
2 accommodations
Resort
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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
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Dead Sea Coast
Jordan's most luxurious resort — 9 swimming pools cascading down to a …
Resort
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Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
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Dead Sea Coast
Family-friendly resort with Dead Sea beach access, multiple pools, kid…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dead Sea
1 dining spot
Restaurant
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Resort Dining
International · Indoor
Halal
All dining is at resort restaurants — no independent restaurants on the Dead Sea…
🛍️ Shopping in Dead Sea
1 shopping destination
🛒 Market
Dead Sea Products Shops
Crafts
Daily 9 AM-9 PM
Resort gift shops and roadside stores sell Dead Sea mineral skincare products — mud masks,…
🚌 Getting Around Dead Sea
🚐 Airport Transfers
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
📱 Careem
Base: JOD 0.50 · JOD 0.35/km
💡 Getting Around Tips
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None — resorts are isolated. You'll stay at your resort.
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2 days floating + 2 days Petra — the Jordan essentials.
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ℹ️ Practical Information — Dead Sea
📅 When to Visit Dead Sea
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Sep
🥈 May
🥉 Jun
Jan
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$$$$$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$$$$$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
Jun
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$
Sep
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$$$$$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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