This Saudi tourist visa has been long-awaited but finally, it is here and I am a proud holder on one of the first few tourists visas for Saudia. I also have all the breakdown for you so keep reading. Also at the end, you will find all the updates on how the visa works as this article is updated. Saudi Arabia announced a few years ago their Vision 2030 which basically means to expand … [Read more...]
Plan your 5-star Umrah with Rihaala the newest Muslim Travel Agency from £418pp
Planning Umrah can be stressful. Though we have a variety of tips on DIY Umrah for many, it is easier to plan your own Umrah package with a "one-stop" provider that also comes ATOL protection. Rihaala is an online travel booking agency which was launched by our friends at Serendipity Tailormade one of the first halal travel agencies in the UK. It started earlier this year to help pioneer … [Read more...]
Here Are The Best Hotels in Makkah For Umrah
The best hotels in Makkah to book for a good price can be challenging. Makkah is one of the most valuable real estates in the world and as such finding cheap hotels near the Haram is a challenge. Thankfully recent competition has made it a little more affordable to actually be closer to the action without paying the old £1000 per night fees that were the norm before. Now you can find some … [Read more...]
Umrah Visa Price for 2019-2020 and Current Rules
I know many of you have asked when will the Umrah visa for 2019 - 2020 open, well the Umrah visas are now open but the new rules and regulations are still a mess. If you are a regular reader on MuslimTravelGirl.com you know I always say that you should wait for the Umrah rules to be announced before making reservations. In the past week there were so many people who emailed (over 300) … [Read more...]
DIY Umrah Package October 2019 During School Term Less than £800
As part of our series to create an option for people to create and plan their own DIY Umrah package on a budget we have the new options for October 2019! If you are planning on going in September 2019 then make sure you check out our example DIY Umrah package here. These DIY Umrah packages are here to help readers create their own plans, without help from agents, and of course to save … [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...]
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...]
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 visas. Please … [Read more...]