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Ghadir Khumm

Ghadir Khumm

Place where the famous speech of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ took place where he publicly declated his love and affection for Imam Ali عليه اسلام

Dead Sea region

Attracting visitors from around the Mediterranean Basin for thousands of years, the dead sea salt lake has the lowest land-based elevation on Earth making it the deepest hypersaline lake in the world.

Tomb of Hz. Hud عليه السلام in Hadhramaut

Burial place of the Prophet Hud (عليه السلام) who was sent as a Prophet to the people of ‘Aad. Sometimes been identified with Eber, an ancestor of the Israelites who is mentioned in the Old Testament

Diksam Plateau

Home of the Dragon Blood Tree, Diksam Plateau is an extensive area in the center of Socotra. Thick with dragon blood trees Have a look at the valley, majestic breath taking views that will stick in the memory

Kamaran Island

Largest Yemeni island in the Red Sea, this 108 km2 island is 18 km long and 7 km wide and is strategically located at the southern end of the Red Sea

Samhah Island

Located between the island of Socotra and Somalia. Like the whole group, it belongs to Yemen, and is part of Socotra Governorate

Abd al Kuri Island, Socotra

Lies about 105 km southwest of the island of Socotra. There's a dispute between Yemen and Somalia's government over the island's sovereignty

Socotra Island

Socotra Island

Unbelievable beauty and natural habitat, mesmerizing place and welcoming, simple people. Unspoiled natural habitat, something different than any other place you see. Flora and fauna seems like out of box looks...

Darsah Uninhabited Island

An uninhabited island, it is situated 17 Km to the west of Samhah Island. There's a dispute between Yemen and Somalia's government over the island's sovereignty

Aomak Beach

Aomak beach is the longest beach in Socotra and the best one facing the Indian Ocean, given the fact that most of the others are located on the northern part of the island facing Arabic Sea

Arher Beach

Giant white sand dunes, stream that comes from the mountain and run into the salty water of the Ocean, the crystal clear water of the ocean, all these features make Arher a perfect place for camping

Delisha Beach

The beach itself is not the best out there, but the camp sure is. Best place to stay in Socotra

Qalansiyah Beach

Qalansiyah Beach is considered the most beautiful beach on Socotra island (some say on the planet)

Shoab Beach

Paradise to swim or dive, Sailing to Shouab beach in west Socotra is one of the most exciting trips on the island

Al Ghareeb Tree

This tree accepted to be 2,000 or more years old is characterized by its big trunk, its 32-meter-wide area and its large leaves. In addition it can cure various Diseases

Dogub Cave

Located on the southern shore, this cave is the habitat of many different animals, especially bats and swifts

Hawf Area national reserve

Hawf region has been described as a center of plant diversity, and as a fog oasis in the Arabian Peninsula

Sira Castle

Historical place with very incredible view over Aden city. It dates back to the 11th century, and is still used by the Yemeni military

Alguwizi Fortress

Considered an architectural masterpiece, It is built on the foot of a rock designed to protect the city from Bedouin attacks

Al Kathiri Palace

Renovated in the 20th century and functions today as a museum, it is located adjacent to the historic center of Say'un and overlooks the city markets

Citadel of Rada’a

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Cairo Castle

Historical castle in the ancient city of Taiz being considered as the nucleus of the city

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Exhibits some of the finest examples of lime plaster decoration in Tarim

Qasr-al-‘Ishshah

Exhibits some of the finest examples of lime plaster decoration in Tarim

Dragon Blood Trees of Socotra Island

Native to a single island in the Socotra archipelago, these trees and 37% of other plant species on this Island are found nowhere else in the world

Socotra Airport

Opened in 1999, it is the only commercial airport that serves the Yemeni island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea and its capital town of Hadibu.