Umrah by Bus from Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
One simple package by air-conditioned coach, with a guide for the full journey.
Umrah by road leaves from Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned coach and reaches Makkah in about 36 hours, crossing into Saudi Arabia at Ghuwaifat–Batha, with scheduled stops for prayer, meals and rest and a guide for the full journey. The package runs for 8 nights, 6 in Makkah and 2 in Madinah, and includes hotel accommodation, the Umrah visa, transfers and Ziyarat in both cities. It is one package. We have kept it simple because the road journey has a natural rhythm: six nights in Makkah is enough to perform Umrah, rest and do Ziyarat properly, and two nights in Madinah allows for the Prophet’s Mosque and the surrounding sites without a hurried departure.
The journey, day by day
One package, one rhythm. This is how the days fall.
8 nights: The road package
6 nights Makkah, 2 nights Madinah
There are no tiers to choose between. The coach is comfortable, air-conditioned and equipped for a long journey, and the hotel standard is fixed. Everything is included in the quote we send you on WhatsApp.
A sample itinerary for 8 nights
Day 1 · Transit
Depart the UAE by coach
Boarding in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Overnight on the road, with stops for prayer, meals and rest, and the border crossing at Ghuwaifat–Batha.
Day 2 · Transit
Arrive in Makkah
Evening arrival and hotel check-in. Perform Umrah that night with the guide, or rest and perform it in the morning.
Day 3 · Makkah
Umrah and rest
Complete Umrah if you have not already. The rest of the day is yours.
Day 4 · Makkah
Makkah Ziyarat
Jabal al-Nour, Jabal Thawr, Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, with a guide who explains what you are seeing.
Days 5–7 · Makkah
Free days at the Haram
Many pilgrims perform a second Umrah from Masjid Aisha.
Day 8 · Transit
Coach to Madinah
Morning departure, then afternoon Ziyarat: Masjid Quba, Mount Uhud and Masjid Qiblatain. Maghrib at Masjid an-Nabawi.
Day 9 · Madinah
Madinah
Morning at Masjid an-Nabawi. Rawdah visit for those who booked their permit in advance.
Days 10–11 · Transit
Return to the UAE
Coach home with the same stops along the way, arriving in your boarding city. Exact times depend on border processing.
A typical shape for the journey. Yours will follow the dates and pace you choose.
What is included
Included
- Return coach travel from Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with scheduled rest and meal stops
- Umrah visa processing with WhatsApp status updates
- Hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah
- Coach transfer from Makkah to Madinah
- A guide for the full journey
- Guided Ziyarat in Makkah and Madinah
- A named contact on WhatsApp from departure to return
Not included
- Personal spending
- Travel insurance, available on request
- Rawdah visit permit: this must be booked by each passenger individually through the Saudi Ministry’s official app before travel. We can answer questions about the process but cannot book it on your behalf.
Travel dates
Coaches leave regularly through the year. Tell us roughly when you would like to travel and we will send you the next open dates on WhatsApp.
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Questions about Umrah by bus
How early should I book my Umrah?
Three to four weeks ahead is comfortable for most dates. For Ramadan, Eid and school holidays, book six to eight weeks ahead: hotels near the Haram fill early and prices rise.
Do you publish prices?
No. Prices move with dates, hotels and group size, so a fixed number online is usually wrong by the time you read it. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and who is travelling, and we send a clear written quote the same day.
How long is the road journey from Dubai to Makkah?
About 36 hours each way, crossing into Saudi Arabia at Ghuwaifat–Batha, with scheduled stops for prayer, meals and rest. Exact timing depends on border processing on the day.
Is the coach air-conditioned?
Yes. The coach is fully air-conditioned with comfortable seating for a long journey.
What documents do I need for Umrah by road?
A passport valid for at least six months, your UAE residence visa, an Emirates ID copy front and back, a passport photo, and the Saudi visa we arrange for you. Some nationalities also need a vaccination record.
Is the road package suitable for elderly travellers?
It can be, though the length of the journey is worth discussing with us first if anyone in your group has mobility or health considerations. We are happy to talk through whether road or air suits your family better.
Do you stop for prayer and meals during the journey?
Yes. Rest stops are scheduled around prayer times and meals throughout both legs of the journey.
Can I add Ziyarat or a Rawdah permit to the road package?
Ziyarat is included. The Rawdah visit permit is different: it must be booked by each passenger individually through the Saudi Ministry’s official app before they travel. We cannot book it on your behalf, but if you have questions about the process we are happy to help on WhatsApp.
Ask us about the next departure.
We will tell you the next open dates and what the journey looks like day by day.