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Ancient Arabia's living wonder: gingerbread tower-houses, the alien flora of Socotra, and millennia of history. A dream for a safer future.
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Yemen is one of the oldest inhabited lands on earth, a place of gingerbread tower-houses, walled desert cities and the extraordinary, otherworldly island of Socotra with its dragon's blood trees.
Its heritage is staggering: the mud-brick skyscrapers of Shibam, the ancient medina of Sana'a and terraced highlands that have been farmed for millennia. This is Arabia at its most authentic and untouched.
An important note: Yemen is affected by ongoing conflict and is not currently safe for general tourism. We share its wonders to inspire a future visit, when peace and stability return to this remarkable land.
Yemen in pictures
Weather & timing in Yemen RIGHT NOW 30° clear
Best Nov–Jan · Shoulder Feb–Mar, Oct
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Cities and regions worth your time
4 destinations in Yemen — pick a base or link them into a route.
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Yemen. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.