Resources for Yemen

Discover the Unique Treasures and Pleasures of Yemen

We offer a variety of resources on travel and shopping in fascinating Yemen, with a special emphasis on shopping in Sana'a. If you're planning a trip to this part of the Arabian Peninsula – or if you are just interested in learning more about Yemen's unique treasures and pleasures– be sure to check out these key links to some of the best resources on Yemen:

Travel Guidebooks on Yemen

1. • The Treasures and Pleasures of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, and Yemen
   

2. • Lonely Planet Oman, UAE, and the Arabian Peninsula
   

3. • Yemen: The Bradt Travel Guide
   

Books on the History and Politics of Yemen

1. •  A History of Modern Yemen
   

2. •  A Tribal Order: Politics and Law in the Mountains of Yemen
   

Travelogues on Yemen

1. •  Motoring With Mohammed: Journeys to Yemen and the Red Sea
   

2. •  The Southern Gates of Arabia: The Journey in the Hadhramaut
   

3. •  Yemen: The Unknown Arabia
   

Pictorial Books on Yemen

1. •  A Vision of Yemen
   

Free Online Information on Yemen

Visit the various sections on this website (see the “Quick Index” on the left side of this page), which includes a great deal of information on travel and shopping in Yemen.

These sections cover such topics as safety, language, seasons, holidays, sample itineraries, visas, transportation, accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, costs, and frequently asked questions (FAQs). They especially emphasize acquiring the many treasures of Yemen.

Free Photo/Video Gallery on Yemen

Take a fascinating visual tour of Yemen by visiting our photo gallery. It includes more than 200 photos and numerous videos on various destinations and activities in Yemen.

Why Yemen?

What does it look like?

Is Yemen safe?

What about language?  

When’s the best time to visit?

How much time do I need?

How do I get there?

How do I get around?

What’s there to do?

Where should I stay?

How’s the shopping scene?

1. •  What to buy
   

2. •  How to shop/bargain
   

3. •  Where to shop
   

4. •  Best shops in Sana’a
   

What about dining and entertainment?

Any good resources?

What will it cost?

Frequently asked questions and tips

Yemen in brief