By Bus (Budget)
- Cost: 600 - 1000 AED
- Duration: 10 Days (Includes travel time)
- Travel Time: ~20 hours one way.
- Pros: Very cheap. Group guidance.
- Cons: Extremely tiring. Long border waits.
By Flight (Comfort)
- Cost: 3000 - 6000 AED
- Duration: 3-5 Days (Flexible)
- Travel Time: 2.5 hours flight.
- Pros: Quick, comfortable, custom hotels.
- Cons: More expensive.
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📱 The Visa Process (Nusuk App)
Gone are the days of needing an agent for everything. As a UAE resident, you can likely do it yourself.
1
Download the Nusuk or visit visa.visitsaudi.com.
2
Select "GCC Resident" option.
3
Upload passport copy and UAE Residence Visa copy.
4
Pay the fee (~300 SAR including insurance). Visa is issued via email.
🕌 Checklist for Pilgrims
- Ihram: Buy comfortable cloth from Dubai (Deira/Bur Dubai) before leaving.
- Footwear: Take a shoe bag for the Haram.
- Medicines: Basic flu/painkillers are essential (crowds spread flu).
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