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Shibam Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 82 photos

The women working the fields wearing their typical Hadrami high straw hats are particularly averse to being... more travel advice

Shibam is very quiet at night: not many tourists around and the inhabitants indoors in the largest part of the city. As... more travel advice

Go half an hour before sunset to the hills south of the city. Yes, it's definitely 'on the beaten path' but worth it. more travel advice

In the dusty streets you will find a lot of antique shops. They're often seemingly closed, but ususally will readily... more travel advice

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grets Oct 28, 2007 at 9:13 AM

I so agree with you about the bargaining and 'never looking back on the price'. This is the place I have always dreamt of - can't wait!
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queenpud Oct 8, 2007 at 8:17 AM

Great tip "never to look back on the price". I never do. Traditional craft will be old oneday! I bought a beautiful new silver belt from a street vendor in shibam and I was offered 5 times the price in uk ... tho I will never sell it
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travelinxs Aug 31, 2007 at 11:17 AM

Ill stick to buying hats.
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Ekahau Jul 7, 2007 at 11:51 AM

Al Hawta Palace is really a great Hotel thanks for this nice tip. I use to live in al Hada compound by the way in Sanna and YOU? love the Girls in their princess outfits