Identifying the Gap in Umrah Travel
After more than a decade in the hospitality industry, British national Idris Aidarus, Founder and CEO of umrahbookings.com, identified a major gap in the Umrah industry. He noticed a disconnect between the agencies and hotels, unreliable booking processes, and inflated prices from intermediaries. This inspired the creation of a centralized online platform offering agencies real-time, fixed-rate hotel bookings — safe, instant, and seamless.
A Platform Built for Makkah and Madinah
From this vision, Umrahbookings was born: a cutting-edge B2B platform exclusively dedicated to Umrah travel in Makkah and Madinah. By focusing solely on these two holy cities and backed by deep industry experience and a wide portfolio of 3 to 5-star hotels, the platform ensures agencies can access the most relevant and in-demand accommodations for their pilgrims. Additional services such as coach transfers and visa support are also available — all through one streamlined system.
Leading the Umrah Booking Experience in Saudi Arabia
With exclusive agreements with key hoteliers in the region, the website has quickly established itself as one of the leading hotel booking platforms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its user-friendly interface, static pricing model, and instant confirmation system have made it the go-to solution for thousands of agencies seeking reliability and speed in their booking process.
Strong Growth and Market Presence
In just over a year, Umrahbookings has partnered with more than 100 top-tier hotels and generated over 50 million SAR in revenue — a testament to the platform’s growing influence and strong market presence. It continues to reshape the travel experience by creating a more connected, transparent, and efficient ecosystem for both hoteliers and agencies.
Rooted in Jeddah, Growing with Vision 2030
In January 2025, the company opened its headquarters in the prestigious King Road Tower, Jeddah. This strategic location has enhanced its local network and further positioned the website as a key player in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry. The team continues to grow, drawing from both local and international talent to fuel expansion — and in doing so, remaining aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 of fostering innovation, tourism, and economic diversification.
Looking Ahead: Global Reach and B2C Expansion
Now trusted by over 10,000 agencies, Umrahbookings is preparing to extend its services across Asia, North Africa, and beyond. With plans to launch a B2C offering, individuals will soon be able to book their own trips — meeting the rising demand for flexible, self-guided pilgrimage experiences.
A Modern Solution for a Sacred Journey
By specializing exclusively in Umrah necessities, Umrahbookings is setting new standards in the industry — simplifying access to quality accommodation, building trust, and contributing to the ecosystem of hotels in Saudi Arabia.
Umrah Bookings, Your Gateway to Makkah and Madinah Hotels.
