This quarter predates Tel Aviv, as its first houses were erected in the 19^th century as a northern suburb of Jaffa.  The structures are one or two stories high and seem to be glued to one another, with very narrow  passageways cutting through them.

It is named after the Yemeni Jews who settled here in the 1880’s. It expanded after the turn of the 20^th century and then, by 1921, was incorporated, along with other Hebrew quarters, into Tel Aviv. As in the case of Neve Tsedek, the neighborhood’s appeal has grown when “old” became fashionable again, and some of its “original” residents passed away and their offsprings left. This resulted in massive refurbishment for some of the structures that are downright stunning, while others were not so lucky and were left to rot.

It is populated mostly by Yemenite Israelis who arrived here in the 1950s, and trendy 20- and 30-somethings looking for a different vibe in the city center. It’s mostly known for its popular family restaurants offering Jewish Yemenite food and perfect hummus.