Djibouti
Ali Sabieh
Ali Sabieh is Djibouti's second-largest city, situated in a basin near the Ethiopian border. Located southwest of the capital, it offers a chance to see a different side of the country's rural landscape.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
- Best season
- Nov–Apr
- Time zone
- Africa/Djibouti
- Sights covered
- 3 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Arrei Mountains
This mountain range in the Ali Sabieh region of southern Djibouti reaches an average elevation of 1,301 meters, the region's highest point. Located near the Ethiopian border, it offers great trekking amid open highland scenery.
Nature
Mountain of Ali Sabieh
This mountain rises above Ali Sabieh, a small town in southeastern Djibouti, and is considered the town's iconic landmark.
Nature
Sôfe
A popular and landmark attraction with rich history and picturesque surroundings, highly recommended for visitors.
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