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Shibam
City in Hadhramaut, Yemen
Overview
Shibam, often called the 'Manhattan of the Desert,' is famed for its centuries-old mudbrick skyscrapers and unique urban layout. This small Hadhramaut city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living example of extraordinary traditional architecture amidst the vast Yemen desert.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Yemen
Governorate
Hadhramaut
Population
13,316
Time Zone
Asia/Aden
Coordinates
15.87°, 48.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$407
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$65
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
32.7°C
Winter Avg
19.2°C
Record High
43.5°C
Record Low
1.6°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
12 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GXF
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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