At the initiative of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is planning to create a new venue for the performing arts in Amman, the Darat King Abdullah II (“darat” is Arabic for “house”). Located at a prime location in the heart of the Jordanian capital, the complex is planned to house all types of performing arts. Conceived as a place to rehearse, discuss, teach, study and perform, the complex is to become the premier venue for theater, music and dance performances and education in Amman and Jordan — a vital element of the cultural life of Amman and all of Jordan.