Irshad Ali Khan
Founder, umrah.ae
Irshad Ali Khan has spent thirty-three years in travel across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India, and has worked in Umrah tourism since the early 2000s.
Former head of sales for Saudia across the UAE and Oman. Founder of Across Gulf Voyages Travel and Tourism LLC, a DET-licensed Dubai travel agency (licence no. 1566795).
Guides by Irshad Ali Khan
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Umrah Visa Rules 2026: What UAE Residents Need to Know
The Umrah visa for UAE residents now carries a 30-day entry window and is best applied for about three weeks before you fly. Here is what changed and what to prepare.
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Complete Umrah Checklist for UAE Residents
A practical checklist for pilgrims leaving from the UAE: what to sort three weeks out, one week out, the night before, and what to pack.
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How to Get Your Rawdah Visit Permit: A Guide for UAE Pilgrims
Visiting the Rawdah at Masjid an-Nabawi now needs a free digital permit booked in advance through the Saudi Ministry’s official permit app. Here is how to do it yourself from the UAE.