Al Mukalla
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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.
Get in
By plane
Riyan Mukalla International AirportWas served by Felix Airways, Yemenia and others. But since 2015 all flights suspended.
See
- Old city
- Al-Ghwayzi fort
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.
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phone: +967 5 302060, +967 5 303441Has swimming pool. On the eastern side of the city.
Al Salama HotelCheaper hotel in the old city
Go next
- Socotra – an island that is a UNESCO world natural heritage site, and very safe (in contrast to the Yemen mainland)