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...]
Here is Why Agents won’t issue Umrah visa without package
Without a doubt, one of the most popular questions we receive at MuslimTravelGirl.com is whether you can get Umrah visa without package.You might have heard that many agents will say that you cannot do a do it yourself Umrah for the simple reason that they will refuse you an Umrah visa.The reason why Umrah agents don’t want to give you only Umrah visa is that they don’t make money … [Read more...]
DIY Umrah Packages Step By Step from £800 per person in Ramadan
Ramadan is around the corner and the emails for DIY Umrah Packages are coming fast. I can't believe that Ramadan is just around the corner and that insha'Allah we get to experience it again. For those who don't know Ramadan is the Holy month in Islam and Muslims around the world fast for the entire month from sunrise to sunset. This is especially fun in the UK where the fast in the summer can be … [Read more...]
Oman Air Business Class Redemption with Etihad Miles – Jeddah to Muscat, the best deal ever!
I always wanted to check out Oman Air's business class as it seems to be one of the better and underrated ones out there. So when coming back from Umrah I didn't find any decent cash options and I thought it would be a perfect time to test it out.There are four flights from Jeddah to Muscat daily and they operate their new business class seats on two of their flights I believe. Going to Doha … [Read more...]
Conrad Makkah Hotel Review- Great Hotel, Price and Location in Makkah near the Haram
After our stay at the Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah, we moved to the Conrad Makkah Hotel. I had heard good things about the hotel and also on TripAdvisor the reviews were good so I was really looking forward to staying there.Upon arrival, I went to the desk to check in. The manager asked me my name and said, “Mrs Nikolova we have been waiting for you please come to the VIP desk.” This was … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah, Fantastic Price and Choice Close to Haram
We recently stayed in the Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah, which is the newest Hilton addition in the Holy City. During my Umrah, I decided to try all three Hilton brands which we currently have available. The prices were right and the locations are great so I thought "why not". Plus it gives me more reviews for you guys.First stop for just 24 hrs was the Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah. The … [Read more...]
Here is How To Issue an Umrah Visa When Living Abroad – The Expat Guide to Umrah Visa
This past week I came back from performing Umrah and one of the most frequent questions I received was how can you issue an Umrah visa when living abroad. I managed to issue an Umrah visa from Doha when the border is closed.Actually, it was very easy! Keep on reading. This comes up as a question in general for people who are living abroad and want to perform Umrah but find it hard to issue … [Read more...]
