Best beaches in Bab al-Mandab

2 ranked beaches in Bab al-Mandab, Taiz Governorate

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Bab al-Mandab Beach

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Landmark beach area beside one of the world’s most important sea straits.

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Sheikh Saeed Beach

Prominent mainland beach near the Bab al-Mandab entrance facing Mayyun Island.

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What makes Bab al-Mandab's beaches stand out?

Bab al-Mandab sits in Taiz Governorate, Yemen and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Bab al-Mandab or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.