Tourist Places to Visit in Alisabieh, Djibouti, Africa

Tourist Places to Visit in Alisabieh, Djibouti, Africa

Alisabieh, also spelled Ali Sabieh, is the 2^nd largest of the African country, Djibouti, located near the border of Ethiopia, around 90 km southeast of the national capital and largest city, Djibouti City. The city is located in the vicinity of the landmark natural attraction, Ali Sabieh Mountain. Tourism is the backbone of Alisabieh’s economy.

Alisabieh coordinates with 11°09′ N latitude and 42°43′ E longitude, covering an area of 15 sq. km, lying around 756 meters above sea level. Ali Sabieh experiences a hot desert climate with rainy season from February to May and winter season from November to March.

History of Alisabieh:

Alisabieh holds around 600 to 700 years history, according to the archeological findings, Alisabieh was founded in the 14th century. Alisabieh also witnessed the rule of Ifat and Adal sultanates during the Middle Ages.

Connectivity to Alisabieh:

Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport is the closest major airport to Ali Sabieh, situated around 60 km away from it. The airport covers the cities of Paris, Berbera, Dubai, Jeddah, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Ta’izz, Jeddah, Hargeisa, Nairobi, Doha, Istanbul, Mogadishu and Sana’a.

For airport travel, booking private transfers would be convenient otherwise visitors can use airport taxis.

Also buses are regular between the airport and Ali Sabieh. Buses are also widely used for local travel in Ali Sabieh.

Food and Shopping in Alisabieh:

Alisabieh houses limited number of tourist favor shops and restaurants and those who want to enjoy better shopping experience and have mouthwatering traditional and international dishes can visit nearby city and capital, Djibouti City (around 60 km).

Things to do in Alisabieh:

Hiking
Shopping
Cycling

Places to see in Alisabieh:

Ali Sabieh Mountain:

The Ali Sabieh Mountain is one of the top tourist attractions of Alisabieh, featuring the national emblem of Djibouti symbol which replaced the Cross of Lorraine symbol after the independence Djibouti in the year 1977. It is must a visit.

Sports stadiums in Ali Sabieh:

Ali Sabieh has a facility of two soccer fields and basketball court of which one football stadium has a seating capacity of 1500 spectators.

Hamoudi Mosque:

Situated in Djibouti City, the capital of Djibouti, the Hamoudi Mosque is a historic mosque, constructed by Haji Hamoudi in the year 1906. The Djibouti City is also home to the prominent mosque, the Saoudi Mosque.

The Presidential Palace of Djibouti:

The Presidential Palace of Djibouti is located in Djibouti City, around 60 km away from Ali Sabieh. Overlooking the Gulf of Tadjoura, the palace is one of the top tourist attractions of Djibouti.

Lagarde Park:

The Lagarde Park is a popular recreational centre in Djibouti city, frequented by local youths, families and tourists year round. It is also one of the famous sightseeing points in the country.

List of other places of interest in Alisabieh includes:

ISSS Faculty of Medicine
University of Djibouti
Port of Djibouti
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport
Mosquée Saoudi
The Djibouti National Assembly
Khor Ambado Beach
Place Menelik
Djibouti Kitesurf
Grande Pecherie
Dolphin Excursions Djibouti

Best time to visit Alisabieh:

Probably the ending and beginning months of the year are ideal to travel Alisabieh in Djibouti.

Accommodation options in Alisabieh:

Even although being the second largest city of the country, Alisabieh houses a few upgraded hotels, on this point, it is advised for visitors to reach capital, Djibouti City, to have memorable hospitality services. Buses are regular between these two cites. The famous hotels in Alisabieh and Djibouti (Around 60 km) are listed below: