Recently I have flown several times with British Airways Premium Economy which I think currently offers a great way for more comfort at cheaper prices.I realised I don't have a review of the BA premium economy so let's talk about how it is to fly with them and how you can get a nice price for a flight.Many airlines are starting to recognise that premium economy product can have a good … [Read more...]
Excellent Budget Friendly DIY Umrah Packages for September 2019
We have put together some excellent cheap and budget-friendly DIY Umrah packages for September 2019.With Ramadan over and Hajj on the way, many people are starting to look for the best time to book their next DIY Umrah package. In many cases booking your own do-it-yourself Umrah is always cheaper and easier to plan than many people think. Make sure you check out our full … [Read more...]
Excellent Deals on Luxurious Halal Honeymoon Packages
One thing I love a lot is deals and these halal honeymoon packages are simply a great deal. I am usually all for DIY Muslim travel packages where you can put together the hotel, flights and excursions as the majority of the time it works out cheaper than going through an agent even for the most complicated itineraries. However when I site some websites that can offer you … [Read more...]
Here is the Best Time to Book Your Umrah For Maximum Savings
The most frequently asked question for many people is “When is the best time to book Your own DIY Umrah”.The funny part however for many people (and I mean thousands) is that they always leave it last minute to decide and overpay by thousands of pounds.As the authority in DIY Umrah and the person who started the movement almost five years ago, I have spoken to thousands of people and I … [Read more...]
Awesome Halal Hotels in the Middle East – For a Halal Holiday Fun
Finally, I am putting a list of Halal hotels in the Middle East. The list will include halal resorts as well.Many times we think of the Middle East and we automatically assume all the hotels there are halal. However many countries such as the United Arab Emirates serve alcohol openly in hotels. In these properties halal food is halal, but the overall environment is not halal for many … [Read more...]
It’s Here: The New Umrah E-Visa
I don't know about you but I am so excited about the news I received yesterday with regards to the new Umrah E-visa.The new Umrah E-Visa is open with immediate effect! Saudi Arabia is really trying to up their game for their 2030 Vision which will see 30million pilgrims insha'Allah enter the country.In order to do this, they have promised several changes to the current … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Halal Travel & Muslim Friendly Travel
You might have heard the terms Halal travel and Muslim-friendly travel being used interchangeably and even on this website, we use them as such. However, I personally think there should be a distinction between the two, we receive comments about when is one applicable and when the other. I know in the travel industry, experts, agents and bloggers will use them based on their … [Read more...]
Can You Get an Umrah Visa After Ramadan?
After many years, the question of "Can I go for Umrah After Ramadan" is always a regular one. So let's answer it insha'Allah to help you understand how things work and what are the visa rules for Umrah. When Can you do Umrah So the Umrah period is the period where pilgrims are allowed to go and perform Umrah. This also means that this is the time that the Saudi embassy issues … [Read more...]
Best Luxury for Hijabis: Review of QSuites by Qatar Air & How to Try it on the Cheap
Here is my review of the QSuites the best business class in the air by Qatar Airways. Since it was announced in 2017 I really wanted to check it out but sadly my routes didn't fly this product. However back in September 2018 on my way back to Doha from the USA I had the opportunity to try it out as the flights worked out well for all of us and Qsuites were available from Frankfurt and so … [Read more...]
The Best Ways to Upgrade from Economy to Business Class That Actually Work
We have all seen posts on the best ways to upgrade from economy to business class and how some of that advice can be totally impossible to implement. Some others offer good advice but without much further explaining.So I thought I will break it down and remove some of the constant ‘dress nicely, smile, ask politely’ advice that circles the internet when it comes to upgrading to business … [Read more...]
