The perfect setting

Perched atop Mount Domalah (1350 m) like an eagle’s nest, the Al Saeed Hotel Taiz offers a unique panoramic view over the valley and picturesque city of Taiz, founded in the 12th century by the brother of the sultan of Egypt and Syria, Saladin. The first 5* hotel opened in 2002 to welcome business and pleasure travelers, it will charm you with its balanced blend of oriental atmosphere and modern comfort

Serene and relaxing atmosphere

The moment you step through the doorway you’ll be seduced by the majestic style of the lobby and the rooms that combine modern comfort and elegance. The ‘‘Bellevue’’ restaurant’s remarkable traditional architecture invites guests to admire an entrancing landscape while they enjoy the wide selection of local and international dishes. Tasting the local coffee, ‘‘Qeshr’’ takes you back in time to the very source of the coffee legend. True to the ancestral Yemenite tradition of welcoming guests, service is efficient and provided with a smile.

An authentic city

Dominated by the imposing Saber Mountain, at an elevation of 3,006 meters, the rich cultural heritage of Taiz, the former administrative capital of the Zaydis, is expressed through sites such as Cairo Castle (12th century), Al Ashrafiya mosque (9th century), Al Janad mosque (6th century) and the national museum. Just an hour’s drive away, discover the famous port of Mockha on the Red Sea, from where the famous coffee from the plateaus of Yemen was transported across the globe, particularly to Europe, in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Diversity of landscapes and architectural wealth

Villages in the sky… fortresses floating above cultivated terraces… unusual and sincere encounters… Yemen, country of myth and legend, invites you to a journey out of time, between sea, desert and mountain. A wonderful variety of panoramas dotted with spectacular architectural sites testifying to a long history, not forgetting the magic of large weekly markets and its inhabitants\' legendary hospitality: you will be charmed!