What should a woman tourist wear to visit Yemen?

Answer 1

In private you can wear what you like, but in public a woman should wear loose fitting clothing that covers your limbs and does not define the body. This is also more comfortable in the hot climate. It is also sensible and considerate to local custom to wear a head covering, although the face does not need to be covered. Displays of overt affection to the male companion should be avoided. A woman who has not visited the Arab Peninsular before or who does not speak Arabic would be wise to be accompanied by a man. Only swim on beaches frquented by tourists and wear a full swimming costume. Most guide books on the Yemen have good advice on this subject.