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Timetable
Stores usually open around 10am and close around 7pm. But in Amman in particular, some shops are open until 10 pm, so that people can indulge in the temptation of shopping even in the evening. Time slots are always restricted during Ramadan, and stores close before nightfall.
Budget & Tips
You will be able to pay for your purchases by credit card in the major cities and at the major retailers. It is best to carry sufficient cash if you are away from urban or tourist centers.
Sales
There is no official sales period in Jordan. Shopkeepers act and react according to the overall level of sales. The period around Eid-ul-Fitr (end of Ramadan) is the least likely time to get a discount, as it is a very good season commercially speaking.
What's very local
In small stores or with souvenir sellers for tourists, haggling is customary. You can usually halve the price offered. Haggling is a game between the seller and the buyer and should never lead to invective. Set in your mind the maximum price you are willing to pay for the item you want and if you don't reach it, walk away with a smile.
Tourist traps
Some drivers or guides will stop you at a roadside Emporium full of so-called handicrafts and so-called Made in Jordan items. The prices are prohibitive, as a commission of up to 50% is paid to your guide (even if he defends it). Unless you have a crush on a trinket, it is better to avoid shopping in these places. On the other hand, having tea there is not a problem.