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Suḩayl Shibām
City in Hadhramaut, Yemen
Overview
Suḩayl Shibām, part of historic Shibam in Hadhramaut, Yemen, is renowned for its mudbrick skyscrapers that rise dramatically from the desert floor. Home to fewer than 700 residents, the city offers an authentic glimpse into centuries-old urban life in Yemen.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Yemen
Governorate
Hadhramaut
Population
645
Time Zone
Asia/Aden
Coordinates
15.91°, 48.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$340
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$80
Cashless
5
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
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
162 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GXF
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.
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