Sanaa Travel Forum

Hi all… Just signed up as a member of virtual tourist and this is my first post :-)

I am planning to visit Sann'a in Yemen next February, travelling on my own via Dubai (ex-UK with Emirates). My plan is to spend a few nights in Sana'a (Old Town) and I have no intention of visiting other parts of Yemen. I know that Yemen has an image for not being a safe country to visit, mostly due to threat of terrorism in the northern Sa'ada region. I have visited the UK's FCO website, Yemen is included in the "against all travel to parts of the country" category, along with a dozen of other countries which also includes Thailand and Italy (!).

Although I have seen lots of negative news about terrorist threats in Yemen - one of the most recent being a group of Korean nationalities being attacked near Sana'a - I wonder if there is any members who are currently living or visited the city recently? Would you be able to let me know your experience, or your impression with regards to safety in Sana'a, has the whole terrorist threat thing been exaggerated?

Many Thanks in advance.

How does one become a member there....and is it open during Ramadan?

thanks!

Hi,

Can you please tell me if the Jambia and antique shops are open on Fridays in Sanaa ( the old city ) ? I am plaaning a 2 days trip from Dubai ( Thursdays and Friday ) ???

Many thanks,
Hassan

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