Souks (markets) are interesting places to shop and buy
handicrafts. Purchases include
foutah (national costume), leather goods,
jambia (daggers),
candlesticks, scarves (woven with gold thread), amber beads, brightly colored
cushions and ceramics. Other items include
gold- and silverwork, spice, perfume,
bukhur incense with charcoal and pottery containers in which to burn it, colored
mats and sharks’ teeth.
Shopping hours Sun-Thurs 0800-1300 and 1600-2100.
Currency Information:CurrencyYemeni Riyal (YER)
= 100 fils. Notes are in denominations of YER1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of YER10, 5 and 1.
Currency ExchangeLocal currency can easily be reconverted at banks, bureaux de change and hotels. US Dollars in cash are the easiest convertible currency.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsCards generally have limited acceptance; American Express and Diners Club are the most widely accepted. There are very few ATMs.
Traveller's ChequesCan be exchanged at some banks and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursSat-Wed 0830-1200, Thurs 0800-1130.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | YER305.06 |
| $1.00= | YER200.05 |
| €1.00= | YER274.24 |
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