Laundry: Most hotels provide laundry service, but this is a sure way to break your budget. The only laundromat is Friends Laundry (tel. 31 50 51), in the open area near the bus and service station.

Pharmacies: Tbaileh Pharmacy (tel. 31 50 50) and the Jerusalem Pharmacy (tel. 31 47 47) are open 24 hrs.
Medical Emergency: Princess Haya el-Hussein Hospital (tel. 31 41 11/2), near the JETT Station on the way into town. One of Jordan’s best hospitals, with decompression chambers and a staff capable of dealing with diving accidents.

Police: Station down the steps and 100m to the right of the Palm Beach Hotel (tel. 31 24 11/2). Issues camping permits forJDl.