Can non-Muslims visit AlUla?

Yes — AlUla is open to all travellers, unlike central Madinah, which is restricted to Muslims. Your eSIM works throughout, letting you book Hegra, Maraya shows and desert tours on the move.

How strong is data inside the Prophet's Mosque?

Signal is generally strong across the Haram and its vast courtyards, though congested during peak prayer times. For Rawdah visit slots, book ahead in the Nusuk app while connected.

Madinah Province eSIM.

Name: Madinah Province travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

The Prophet's city and AlUla's sandstone wonderland — sacred sites meet open-air museum.

from $5.42/day · unlimited dataAll of Saudi Arabia →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$12.37$1.24/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$12.37

Good to know in Madinah Province

AlUla sits about three hours by road from Madinah city, or a short domestic flight. Reserve Hegra tours in advance via the Experience AlUla platform, which needs live data — and cache offline maps for the canyon drives where signal fades.

Best time to visit Madinah Province

November to March is ideal, especially for AlUla — cool, clear days for the tombs and the Winter at Tantora season; summers are searingly hot in the open desert.

Two simple ways to buy

Madinah Province eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Madinah Province eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Madinah Province — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Madinah Province?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Madinah Province eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Madinah Province are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Madinah Province eSIM: your local data guide.

Madinah Province pairs Islam's second-holiest city — the Prophet's Mosque, Quba and Mount Uhud — with the extraordinary AlUla valley, home to the UNESCO Nabataean tombs of Hegra, Elephant Rock and the mirrored Maraya hall. A Madinah Province eSIM keeps Nusuk permits, tour bookings and desert navigation live whether you're in the holy city or exploring Dadan and the Red Sea reefs at Yanbu.

One eSIM for Madinah Province and all of Saudi Arabia. It's the national Saudi Arabia eSIM — from $5.42/day with unlimited data, working the same in Madinah Province as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Madinah — Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International (MED)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Madinah Province eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.24

$12.37

−15%

15 days3GB

$0.82

$12.37

−44%

30 days5GB

$0.49

$14.81

−66%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Madinah Province

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Madinah Province eSIM from $5.42/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Madinah Province.

Hegra (Mada'in Salih)

4G reaches the main Nabataean tombs, but canyon walls between sites can block signal — lean on your guide's route.

AlUla Old Town

Solid coverage through the restored mud-brick lanes and along the Elephant Rock viewpoint car park.

Yanbu

Reliable 4G/5G in this Red Sea port and dive town north-west of Madinah.

Mount Uhud, Madinah

Strong signal at the battlefield site and visitor area on the city's northern edge.

The practical bit

Getting around Madinah Province on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Madinah Province

Careem— Main ride-hailing app in Madinah city and available in AlUla for airport and hotel transfers.
Uber— Works well in Madinah; thinner on the ground in AlUla, where hotel shuttles fill gaps.
Nusuk— Official Umrah, Rawdah and Prophet's Mosque permit app for visitors to Madinah.
SAR (Haramain)— High-speed rail bookings linking Madinah to KAEC, Jeddah and Makkah.

How long to stay in Madinah Province

Allow two to three days for Madinah's holy sites and a further two to three days for AlUla — many travellers combine both into a five-to-six-day loop.

How much data for Madinah Province

A balanced 3-5 GB plan covers most visits; choose Unlimited if you'll live-stream from Hegra, hotspot in the desert or share constant updates with family during Ziyarah.

Coverage in Madinah Province

Madinah city and AlUla town enjoy strong 4G/5G, but coverage genuinely thins among Hegra's sandstone canyons, on the desert plateau toward Khaybar and along remote stretches of the Yanbu road.

Where you're headed

Discover Madinah Province.

The stunning architecture of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi mosque with its iconic minarets in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Aerial view of contemporary big metropolis illuminated with glowing city lights at night

A stunning aerial view of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina at dusk, showcasing its illuminated grandeur.

Captured in Medina, this image showcases a beautiful mosque against a backdrop of mountains and blue sky.

Cities in Madinah Province

Zoom in on Madinah Province.

Madinah eSIM

How to activate your Madinah Province eSIM.

Full installation guide →

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Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

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Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Madinah Province

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Madinah Province?

What is a Madinah Province eSIM?

A Madinah Province eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Madinah Province data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Madinah Province.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

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eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Saudi Arabia.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Saudi Arabia's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

STC
Mobily
Zain

Popular places covered

MakkahMadinahJeddahRiyadhDammam

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Madinah Province eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Madinah Province eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The single national Saudi Arabia plan roams on STC, Mobily and Zain across the whole province. Coverage is strong in Madinah and AlUla town, but weaker deep among Hegra's canyons and on remote desert tracks.

Your Madinah Province eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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