Introducing Djibouti City
Arriving from Eritrea, Ethiopia or the Middle East, it usually comes as a surprise to many travellers to discover that Djibouti City is an active and fairly cosmopolitan city that tries hard to be recognised as the little Dubai on the Red Sea. Traditionally robed Afar tribesmen, unashamed qat-chewing men, stalwart French legionnaires (and the odd GI), sensuous Somali glamour kittens and frazzled businessmen with the latest mobile phones stuck to their ear all jostle side by side. This boisterous, sweltering cocktail of African, Arab and European influences is simply mind-boggling.
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Djibouti City boasts good infrastructure but can be shockingly expensive – be warned.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Hiring a bike in Djibouti
by Chogori 14 June 2011
Hi! Is it possible to hire a bike anywhere in Djibouti City? I know it is hot and it may not be a good idea but is it possible to travel…
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RE: Djibouti City to Galafi border
by alberta_man 12 April 2011
I replied in your [other thread|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2043111] on this.
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RE: Djibouti City into Ethiopia via Galafi?
by alberta_man 12 April 2011
I took a 4WD all the way from Djibouti city to Bati in January, and from there it is a relatively short minibus ride on to Kombolcha and…
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