Yemen

Yemen: The Forgotten Jewel of Arabia

Yemen remains one of Arabia’s most mysterious lands. Its climate is varied: in the highlands, cool mountain air and rains; in the coastal plains, hot and humid; and in the desert interiors, blistering and dry. Explore Sanaa’s ancient skyline of decorated towers, Shibam’s mud-brick skyscrapers, and the surreal landscapes of Socotra Island, home to the otherworldly Dragon’s Blood trees.

Rooted in tribal culture and poetic tradition, Yemen’s people are fiercely proud and hospitable. Its coffee — once the world’s finest export — still brews in traditional stone homes overlooking terraced valleys. For travelers seeking authenticity, Yemen offers an unfiltered glimpse of old Arabia — rugged, raw, and breathtaking.