Al Mukalla

Al Mukalla is in the Yemeni Highlands and eastern Yemen's biggest city, the gateway to the historical Hadhramaut region. A bustling port, it is well developed by Yemeni standards, with good roads and a reasonably smart waterfront.

Understand

Get in

By air

Riyan Airport (RIY  IATA) is about 30km from the city. It is served by Felix Airways, Yemenia and others.

Get around

See
  • Old city
  • Al-Ghwayzi fort

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep
  • Ramada Al Mukalla (Holiday Inn). Arguably the best hotel in the area. It is not in the city centre but is a few km away. It has its own private beach, swimming pool and intermittent internet. All rooms have a sea view. It used to be a Holiday Inn, but has changed to the Ramada brand. Be careful on the beach as it is rocky with sharp objects/sea urchins at low tide. 
  • Hadhramaut Hotel, ☎ +967 5 302060, +967 5 303441. Has swimming pool. On the eastern side of the city. 
  • Al Salama Hotel. Cheaper hotel in the old city 

Connect

Go next
  • Socotra – an island that is a UNESCO world natural heritage site, and very safe (in contrast to the Yemen mainland)

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