Al Mukalla

Al Mukalla is in the Yemeni Highlands and eastern Yemen's largest city and 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.

Introduction

Travel to Al Mukalla

Fly to Al Mukalla

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

Get Around in Al Mukalla

Halal Sightseeing Tips

Old city
Al-Ghwayzi fort

Top Must Do Travel Tips to Al Mukalla

Muslim Friendly Shopping

Halal Restaurants

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Where to stay

Ramada Al Mukalla (Holiday Inn) | Arguably the best hotel in the area. It is not in the downtown but is a few kilometers away. It has its own private beach, swimming swimmingpool 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

Where to go from Al Mukalla

Socotra – an island that is a UNESCO world natural legacy site and very safe (in contrast to the Yemen mainland)