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...]
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...]
The Ultimate Guide on How to Do a DIY Umrah; (Do-It-Yourself) Umrah
Here is an easy guide on how to do a DIY Umrah on your own. Do-it-Yourself Umrah is becoming extremely popular and there are so many ways you plan and save when planning an Umrah on your own. For the past four years I have helped thousands of readers go for Umrah doing a DIY Umrah by helping them understand the Umrah visa fees, the Umrah visa procedures, the planning and organising of an … [Read more...]
Who Is DIY Umrah for and What is it’s Future? -Should Umrah Agents be Worried?
I received my newsletter from Salaam Gateway and my eye caught the title about “DIY Umrah” How worried are agents.As the leading and largest travel blog on DIY Umrah for the past four years, I have experience on the topic and I thought I will share my thoughts.I have to say to an extent I agree with the article, although it is Asia orientated, based on the writers.When I started four … [Read more...]
How to use the Train from Makkah to Medinah
The new high-speed Haramain train is on. Here is how to use the train from Makkah to Medinah and vice versa and other general information before you board! First I have to say I am super excited because train travel is my actual favourite way to explore a country. There are few options for you to get from Makkah to Medinah for Umrah and we cover all of them … [Read more...]
Here is the Best Hilton Hotel In Makkah For Umrah
Which is the best Hilton hotel in Makkah for Umrah?Currently, Hilton has three different brands and hotels in Makkah in close proximity all offering different options and price points. So which is the best Hilton hotel in Makkah?I have stayed in all three hotels during an Umrah hotel hop so I can review the hotels and actually have an opinion when people ask me.First of all, let's look … [Read more...]
DIY Umrah: How to Get from Jeddah to Makkah & Medinah for Umrah
I get a lot of questions about how to get from Jeddah to Makkah to Medina for Umrah.I was very lucky to have an awesome friend who provided me with a driver for my Umrah, so I was driven to Makkah and Medina by car, which I must say was great as it made everything so much easier. May God bless them for kindness and generosity.I know however that many people will not have this benefit and … [Read more...]
Price Comparison (DIY) Do-It-Yourself Umrah VS Umrah Agent Packages
If you follow this website you know I am a massive fan of Do-It-Yourself Umrah and I advocate the flexibility and help to provide this site as a resource for planning your own Umrah without an agent.Now, I am not saying agents are not good, definitely not the case. Packaged Umrahs are an important part and good for many people but for others like Millennial Muslims (which is who I write … [Read more...]
