Sana'a Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Yemen
About Sana'a
One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world (others beingJericho,DamascusandAleppo), Sana'a is traditionally said to have been founded by Shem, the son of Noah. As a result, the city has the unlikely nickname of "Sam City". Sana'a will start surprising you the moment you arrive at the airport. All the policemen and the civilians wearjambiya, the unique Yemeni dagger. Even small children wear little daggers. Many people have swollen cheeks because of chewing qat leaves. Outside the airport, all buildings look the same because of uniformly painted windows and walls. The city experiences a mild desert climate, with much more moderate temperatures than other Arabian Peninsula cities due to its high elevation.
Top Attractions in Sana'a
Explore the best things to see and do in Sana'a:
- ★Al Saleh Mosque
- ★Bab al-Yaman
- ★Great Mosque of Sana'a
- ★Military Museum
- ★National Museum of Yemen
- ★Wadi Dhahr
Where to Eat in Sana'a
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Al-Hamra
- 🍴Al Shamiri Plaza hotel
- 🍴KFC
- 🍴Merkato Ethiopian Food
- 🍴Pizza Hut
Where to Stay in Sana'a
- 🏨Arabia Felix Hotel
- 🏨Burj Al Salam Hotel
- 🏨Mövenpick Hotel Sanaa
- 🏨Sam City Hotel
- 🏨Sheba Hotel
Sana'a Travel Guide Sections
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