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Airport  
El Rahaba Airport is 3 miles north of Sana’a. Flight time from London is 7 hours direct and up to 11 hours with stops en route. Facilities are pretty thin on the ground, although there are basic banking and exchange facilities, plus car hire. It is wise to take US Dollars in cash. Travelers cheques can be changed in banks and major hotels but cash is required for taxis and such like.
Orientation
Downtown Sana’a is the area south of Tahrir Square, between the square itself and Az-Zubeiry St. Tahrir Square is the nerve centre of the new city, the place from where tourist trips depart and return. It is a bustling modern district of shops, hotels and restaurants. On the south edge of the square stands the Military Museum, while to the north, along Ali Abdul Mogni St, is the National Museum. Most of the small townhouse hotels are clustered along this street, as are some decent eateries and local cafés. The Old City is a short distance south-east of downtown, the other side of the saila, a long trough which regulates the seasonal floodwaters between the old and newer regions. To get to the Old City by foot, cross Ali Abdul Mogni St by the Tank and head east down pedestrianised Bab Al Sabah St. After the An Nahrayn mosque, turn right and cross the water channel via a stone overpass, known as the Turkish bridge.
Getting Around
Taxis have yellow licence plates and black stripes and wait on ranks outside the major hotels and terminals. Always fix the fare before setting off – ask at the hotel what the price should be and bargain from there. Taxis can be hired for half a day or a full day. Make sure the driver knows how long he has to wait and do not forget a small tip. Most taxi drivers, even those from the hotels, have little idea of the layout of the city and are likely to get lost. To compensate, ask your hotel for directions before setting off. Dababs are minibuses which ply set routes in the city. Prices are fixed between destinations and work out very reasonable. They stop where you request and seem to be the favoured mode of transport for locals.
What to see
Be aware that in many places you will be charged between YR50 and YR100 to use your camera. This is often more than the admission charge, so be selective about what you snap. 
National Museum: Well laid out collections of bronze statues, pre-Islamic history, maps, models and trading commodities dominate the ground and first floors, while second and third floor reflect traditional Islamic Yemeni life through examples of scripts and carvings, coins and manuscripts, and life-size displays of agricultural methods, pottery-making and fishing methods.
Military Museum: Macabre displays of instruments of torture and photographs of executions during the revolution in 1967 are eye-opening to say the least. Elsewhere, interesting displays of weapons, projectiles, medals and uniforms are set out in halls, depicting military styles through the centuries. Various peace-time offerings include tombstones, rusty wheels from a wrecked train and an example of a traditional horse-drawn carriage. Unfortunately, most items are only labelled in Arabic. On leaving, note the Imam’s bullet-holed Cadillac in the garden at the back.
Al Shahidayn Mosque: The name means ‘two martyrs’ and refers to the murder of the baby sons of the Alid Governer by the in-coming Umayyid Governer in about 650AD. The two bodies were stored in a hammam which originally stood on the site and a tomb near the entrance is thought to be that of the murderous governor. The minaret was added in the late 19c, while pre-Islamic stones and pillars were used in the original construction. Open daily, outside prayer time, just north of the Great Mosque. 
Rock Palace (Dar al-Hajar): Near the village of Beit Na’am, 30 minutes drive from the city, a handsome building stands out against the blue sky and mountainous backdrop. This palace is the most photographed sight in Yemen and is impressive for its incredible position, perched high above the road on a sheer rock. It was built for Imam Yahya in the thirties, with stunning rooms and magnificent views from the roof. 
Great Mosque (Al-Jama-al-Kabir): Built in the Kufic style with 4 roofed galleries around a central courtyard, this mosque is reckoned to be the oldest in the country, dating back to the prophet Muhammed. Although little of the original edifice remains, various renovations and enlargements during the 10c and 11c included the magnificently ornate ceiling and twin minarets. 
Qasr as-Silah Citadel: The oldest part of the city and the site of a Sabataen fortress. Legend suggests the site dates back to the Queen of Sheba. The site has been rebuilt and refortified numerous times over the centuries, the last time by the Turks some 100 years ago. Today, it is still in military use and therefore out of bounds. Off al-Lagiyah Square.
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The shopping districts are Tahrir Square and the souks of the old city. Dozens of modern shops around the square sell cheap Japanese electronics as well as imported clothing and souvenirs. In the old city, Souk al-Milh is the collective name of the 30 or so separate markets that throng the area around the small square of Souk al-Baqr, the central point of the old city. Within these crowded alleys one can buy everything from shoes and tobacco to pottery and traditional jambias. The jambia is to Yemen what the cricket bat is to the British – a kind of cultural emblem synonymous with a nation. The authentic version is a curved dagger with a handle made from rhino or giraffe horn. Do not buy models with these handle as Britain prohibits the importation of rhino and giraffe horn. These handles can be worth hundreds of dollars to the collector. However, cheaper versions of wood and plastic often look just as effective. Scabbards are usually highly ornate, often made from silver and inscribed with legends and insignia, while the blades are imported from the Far East. Jewellery comes in many guises: necklaces, anklets, chokers, rings, earrings, chest pieces, chains and bracelets can all be picked up in the silver section of the souk or from the souvenir shops in the New City. Most Yemeni jewellery is silver, though more and more gold is coming onto the market. Items can be made to order or purchased direct from vendors according to weight.
Where to walk
Like all ancient cities, Sana’a is a mixture of old and new. The Old City is a unique area of townhouses, mosques and souks enclosed by an ancient wall. It is dominated by the Citadel at its eastern limit, the oldest part of the city and the nub of its defences – indeed Sana’a means ‘fortified one’. Although the Citadel is off limits, the area around it can be explored, as can the rest of the Old City. Start from is Bab al-Yemen, the main gateway of the city, and head north to the Great Mosque. Further on is the main souk of Al-Baqr Square. From here, go along Daud St, past the mosques of Daud, Tawus and Tulhah, into Tulhah St. Follow the street until it reaches the saila which is navigated by a small stone bridge. On reaching the other side, turn right down to Bab As-Sabah St, then left towards the main road – Ali Abdul Mogni St – your route back to Tahrir Square. Starting from the Bab al-Yemen, this walk should take 2-3 hours. Precise details of the route are unnecessary as it is impossible to avoid wandering down unnamed streets or delving into hidden pockets. Indeed, perhaps the best way to explore this fascinating enclave is to wander at will.
Weather and Climate
The coastal plain is hot, humid and dusty most of the year, with a monsoon climate in summer (30C-40C) and temperatures of 20-30C in winter; the midlands (Taiz and Ibb) is comfortable in winter and warm in summer. The northern mountainous region, including Sana’a, is cooler: 3ºC-25ºC in winter and 15ºC-33ºC in summer.