From the indescribable peace of the holy lands to the mysterious deserts of AlUla and the cool waters of the Red Sea... A 100% halal, safe, and eye-opening Arabia guide.
In the past, going to the Holy Lands meant long and tiring bus journeys. Today, the situation has completely changed. After landing at Jeddah Airport, you can travel between Mecca and Medina with the Haramain High-Speed Railway, one of the most modern train lines in the world, at a speed of 300 km per hour, sipping your coffee in air-conditioned and spacious seats. After performing your tawaf in Masjid al-Haram and saying your prayers with your family in the presence of our Prophet (PBUH) in Masjid al-Nabawi, you can explore the modern face of these two blessed cities. Kids' clubs offered by luxury hotels, rich halal open buffets, and giant air-conditioned shopping malls allow you to perform your worship in awe and comfort without being physically exhausted.
After your Umrah worship, you must take time for the AlUla region in the northwest of Saudi Arabia. Madain Saleh (Hegra), the sister city of Petra in Jordan, is on the UNESCO World Heritage list with its monumental tombs carved into giant rocks dating back thousands of years. Walking with your family among these red rocks rising to the sky in the middle of golden yellow deserts is a tremendous opportunity to make your children contemplate the stories of past peoples told in the Holy Quran on site. Staying in luxury and highly private camping areas (glamping) in the middle of the desert at night and watching that magnificent starry sky away from the city lights will be a memory that will not be erased from your mind.
Jeddah, just an hour away from Mecca, is the pearl of the Red Sea. The historical heart of the city, the 'Al-Balad' district, is fascinating with its century-old wooden bay window (Roshan) houses made of coral stones. While walking in the narrow streets accompanied by the smell of incense, you feel the elegance of the old Arab civilization. The Corniche, the coastline of Jeddah, is a giant promenade where locals have family picnics in the cool of the evening and children run around under palm trees. While watching the King Fahd Fountain, the tallest fountain in the world, enjoying the tremendous seafood of the Red Sea (in completely halal and alcohol-free restaurants) is a wonderful break for your family.
For years, traveling to Saudi Arabia was seen as limited only to Hajj or Umrah worship. However, today, thanks to the digitalized e-visa conveniences, this immense geography has turned into one of the safest, most peaceful, and richest travel routes on earth for a Muslim family. After performing your worship in awe, you can trace the thousands of years old Nabataean civilization with your family, have a picnic on the shores of the Red Sea, and completely remove the question 'I wonder if there is pork fat in the food?' from your life. Let's explore the unknown touristic and spiritual face of Saudi Arabia together.
It is very tiring to constantly read product ingredients or fear pork/alcohol contamination on a trip to Europe or the Far East. In Saudi Arabia, however, as a Muslim, this worry is literally 'zero'. From the smallest kiosk on the street to the world's most luxurious Michelin-starred chef restaurants, absolutely everything is 100% halal. This environment of trust, where shops in malls pull down their shutters the moment the adhan is recited, and people leave their shops open and peacefully run to the congregation, is an unparalleled experience in the world. In this country, which has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, you can wander the streets with your spouse and children in great safety and privacy even at midnight.
Saudi Arabia is not only the qibla of our hearts but also an immense country where we can explore unique natural and historical beauties with our family without compromising our beliefs. Traveling in these lands, where life stops when the adhan is recited and where privacy is not a luxury but a normal part of life, is the greatest vision you can give your children. Whether you wake up in a room with a Kaaba view in Mecca or watch the stars in the deserts of AlUla... This absolute peak of halal and safe holiday awaits you with its new vision and facilitated transportation. We wish your intentions and worships to be accepted in advance and that you collect unforgettable memories with your family.
