Smoking flavored or perfumed tobacco in a nargileh, the traditional water pipe or hubble-bubble (a shisha in Dubai), is an attraction in itself in most coffeehouses and many restaurants. Smoking Under Jordanian law, smoking is banned in public places and on public transport. However, enforcement is minimal and smoking is allowed pretty much everywhere, including restaurants and cafes. Some of the major hotels do have nonsmoking rooms. The anti-smoking forces are making a little headway: Media advertising of tobacco products is banned, and fines are imposed on shopkeepers for selling cigarettes to those under 18. afety According to the U.S. State Dept., the threat of terrorism remains high in Jordan, where anti-Western sentiment has grown in recent years. Visitors are urged to avoid demonstrations or large gatherings of people. On the other hand, Jordan is quite safe for travelers in regards to domestic crime. It's reported that petty crime is prevalent in the downtown Amman Hashimiyah Square area and near the Roman Amphitheater. In the narrow streets of the older parts of the city center, crowded conditions invite pickpockets and other petty criminals -- so take the usual commonsense precautions. Keep your valuables in a safe place. n this primarily Muslim country, wearing revealing clothing is considered inappropriate -- disrespectful even -- and conservative dress is advisable for both men and women in the old part of Amman (downtown), and outside the cities. Shorts are rarely worn by either sex. Women should dress modestly to avoid any (mostly harmless but often annoying) harassment.