Dar al
The most popular afternoon excursion from Sanaʻa is to the palace of Dar al-Hajar in the fertile Wadi Dhahr. Constructed as a summer residence for Imam Yahya in the 1920s, the palace has become something of a symbol of Yemen, and it’s not hard to see why – it erupts forth off its r
Al
In order to ensure that nobody ever forgets his 33-year reign ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh inaugurated the enormous Al-Saleh Mosque in 2008. Costing around US$60 million to build and holding around 40,000 worshippers it’s the biggest mosque in Yemen and the only one in Sana’a op
Souq al
At the heart of Old Sana is the Souq al-Milh. Though the name indicates that the sole product is salt, this is something of a misnomer. Everything from mobile phones to sacks of sultanas is available here. Its almost impossible to point to individual buildings, souqs or sights, but
Old Town
Although old Shibam covers a very small area, it manages to pack over 500 dwellings into this confined space. The exterior of the buildings tends to be dull and featureless, but keep an eye open for the magnificent decorative doors and windows. Shibam is a silent and reserved place
National Museum
Claiming to be the largest museum on the Arabian Peninsula, the National Museum is certainly one of the best. The ground and 1st floors contain a breathtaking collection of statues, figurines and other artefacts from the pre-Islamic kingdoms of Saba and Hadramawt. The 2nd floor con
Doing business & staying in touch while in Yemen
Yemen: Doing business & staying in touch
Yemen Weather, Climate and Geography
Yemen Weather, climate and geography
Yemen History, Language and Culture
Yemen History, Language and Culture
Yemen Travel Guide and Travel Information
Yemen Travel Guide
