Local specialties

Mocha Coffee Beans

World-renowned Arabica variety shipped from the port of Mocha.

Category: Ingredient

Sidr Honey

Premium product of 100% Sidr tree flower nectar, reputed for medicinal properties.

Category: Ingredient

Dragon's Blood Resin

Red sap from endemic Socotra tree, used for dye and medicine.

Category: Other

Frankincense

Endemic resin exported as incense since ancient times.

Category: Ingredient

Jambiya

Traditional short dagger with silver decoration, handle made from rhino horn or hardened resin.

Category: Craft

Khat Leaves

Stimulant plant chewed as recreational substance.

Category: Ingredient

Hand-woven Mahrah Scarf

Colorful cotton scarves woven by mountain women.

Category: Craft

Aden Salt

Granular salt sun-dried in traditional Red Sea coastal salt pans.

Category: Ingredient

Hadramawt Pottery

Unglazed vessels formed on hand-turned wheels using red clay.

Category: Craft

Silver Filigree Jewelry

Traditional accessories with pattern engraving by Hadrami craftsmen.

Category: Craft