I can't believe Ramadan is just around the corner! Time truly flies.Also, the questions about cheap Umrah in Ramadan have started to come up faster than I can answer. So I thought I will just create a post about the prices you can currently find for Ramadan Umrah in 2018.Please note that if you are going for Umrah for the second time in the year or you have been last year you will have to … [Read more...]
Three New Budget Hotels In Makkah & Medina that Won’t Break the Bank- Ibis Styles, Pullman, M by Millennium
I have said it many times over but I am super excited about the new hotels coming up in Makkah. With the new Al Abraj complex, the Jabal Omar development there are so many new properties that will keep coming up in the area. Yes, not every one of them will be walking distance from Haram Mosque as there is no much space but there will be a shuttle away. However, this is still good news!The … [Read more...]
Use These 5 Tips to Book Your DIY Umrah and Save Hundreds
I have received a lot of emails about Umrah and how can you make Umrah more affordable. Using agents is great but sometimes you just want the flexibility to be able to book your own package. So how do you do that and save money too?If you are planning a do-it-yourself Umrah, there are certain steps you can follow to make sure your Umrah costs you less. Below are my favourite steps. I always … [Read more...]
Best Airport for Arrival and Departure During Umrah
One of the questions I receive all the time is which airport is better for Umrah? As always there is no straight answer, but that wouldn't be fun would it?The answer typically depends on:1) when you are going2) how many people are going with you3) the duration of your trip 4) if you are only visiting MakkahDuring busy times such as Ramadan and peak holidays it is best to … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Dar Al Iman Intercontinental Medina
BA lounge Review Manchester Airport Hotel Review: Holiday Inn London Heathrow BA Galleries full photo tour of the empty morning lounge (I was lucky!) BA Club Europe (business class) London to Istanbul review Review: Primeclass lounge Istanbul airport Saudi Airlines Istanbul to Jeddah Jedda airport immigration chaos Photos from Mekkah- the Holiest city in the world for … [Read more...]
