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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Amazing Deals for Umrah in Ramadan 2019 on a Budget – Last 10 Nights
Many people started emailing me asking when they should start booking their Umrah in Ramadan 2019 in order to get good prices. The very simple answer is now! Usually, if you are booking your Umrah on cash you want to start planning and keeping an eye on prices and this website about 7-8 months in advance. The reason? Majority of people don't look this early! So, you will be getting a much …