Sanaa

Sana’a – Yemen

Just like the architecture and the infrastructure have survived over the centuries in their somewhat…

Sana’a is the capital and the largest city of Yemen, home of the Sana‘a Governorate.…

Sana’a is believed to be one of the oldest cities in the world, one that…

January: low temperature: 6.9 °C high temperature: 19.8 °C precipitation: 0 mm February low temperature:…

Religious (subject to appearance of moon): Islamic New Year (1 Muharram) Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal)…

Sana’a is not really much of an amusement for children, unless your six year old…

Address: 10 km outside Sana’a Tickets: YER 500 A green valley, a rural setting, open…

Address: to the south of Sabeen Park Tickets: YER 200 A decent amusement venue that…

Address: located right next to the al-Sabeen Square off 45 Meters Road. This large, gently…

Address: al-Sabeen Street, off 60 Meters Street Named in remembrance of the two-month long siege…

Address: city center, Sana’a If you are into history and culture but not really into…

A large fish market is situated next to the Italian Embassy. You can find an…

One item that you MUST try is the honey in Yemen. It is readily available…

You just have to take home a scarf or two from Yemen. Usually hand embroidered,…

You just HAVE to purchase a miniature model or two of the skyscrapers of Old…

Within the the Souq al-Milh you can find a variety of traditional items of everyday…

A long robe-like piece of cloth that is worn by local men, rather like a…

Cuisine: Pakistani/Indian Address: intersection of Iran Street, Hadda Street Some excellent Karahi, chicken qorma, and…

Cuisine: Grilled/Fast Food Address: Hadda Street A fast-paced place, with quick and efficient service, for…

Cuisine: Fast Food/Yemeni Address: Hadda Street, near the British Embassy A clean, safe interior, and…

Cuisine: Chinese Address: off Sitteen Road, Hadda Street Some of the best Chinese cuisine you…

Cuisine: Coffeehouse Address: Al-Tahrir area, at the Mocka intersection, Sana’a Small and inexpensive place to…

Cuisine: Local/Fast Food Address: Ali Abdul Mogni Street, South of Midan al-Tahrir For the tourist…

Health: Before the trip, get vaccinations against typhoid. You may also bring along a mosquito…

Date:  10 Zilhaj (Lunar Calendar) A second Eid festival, commemorating the willing sacrifice of Ismai’l…

Date: 1 Shawwal (Lunar Calendar) The primary religious festival for Muslims around the world, marking…

Date: month of Ramadan (Lunar Calendar) A month of fasting and religious observance for the…

Date:  12 Rabi-ul-Awwal (Lunar Calendar) This event marks the birth of the Holy Prophet in…

A public holiday, marked with visits to relatives, solemn prayers, and resolutions for the New…

Date: 25 December Even though Yemen is largely Muslim, it contains a significant Christian population…

Located on Hadda Street, off al-Quds Street in the Old Town, this place is managed…

Address: 12 Nouakchott Street, Sana’a Phone:  + 967 1 464793 Fax: + 967 1 467544…

Address: Sana’a Phone: +967 1 426833 Fax: +967 1 426836 E-mail: info@marib-tours.com  

Phone: +967 1 441260 Fax: +967 1 441259 E-mail: atg@y.net.ye Website: www.atg-yemen.com Hospitable, polite service,…

Postal Address: PO Box 19872, Sana’a Phone: +967 1 207231 Fax: +967 1 214736 Email:…

Address: al-Tahrir Square, Sana’a Phone: +967 1 272861/ 2 / 3 Fax: +967 1 275134…

Johar, Sana’a, Yemen

Address: Ali Adul Moghni Street, Old city, Sana’a Email: sayunhotel@y.net.ye Another basic hotel for the…

Address: Talha St, Old city, Sana’a Phone: +967 287220 Email: goldendar@y.net.ye A simple bed and…

Address: Talha Street, Old City, Sana’a Phone: +967 1 482826 Email: sanaanightshotel@yahoo.com Website: www.sanaanightshotel.com Known…

Address: Al-Quiada St, Old Sana’a Phone: + 967 1 270752 Email: al-mamoon@y.net.ye The hotel for…

Address: Harat Talha (Zone), Old Sana’a City Phone: + 967 – 1 – 287130 Fax:…

Address: old Sana’a area, near Wadi Road, downtown Sana’a Phone: + 967 1 287 330…

Sana’a is not one of the friendliest cities to be driving around in. The traffic…

Sana’a houses one of Yemen’s eight airports. Offices of the national flag bearer, Yemenia Airlines,…

Hiring out a car is much more convenient than contracting a full day taxi if…

Taxis are the most popular form of transport within Sana’a. The complex network of roads…

As Sana’a is a quite a big city containing many randomly sprawling districts, small minibuses…