How do I book a Rawdah visit, and do I need data for it?

Rawdah permits are issued only through the Nusuk app, which needs a live connection to select your date and time and to show the QR code at the gate. Having your eSIM active means you can book and re-book on the move.

Can I keep the same eSIM for Makkah and Jeddah?

Absolutely. It is one national Saudi Arabia plan, so the same eSIM works in Madinah, on the Haramain train and throughout Makkah and Jeddah on a single allowance. No swapping SIMs between the two holy cities.

Madinah eSIM.

Name: Madinah travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the Prophet's Mosque to the date markets and Mount Uhud, stay online across Madinah.

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

Visiting the Rawdah inside the Prophet's Mosque now requires a free timed permit booked through the Nusuk app, so reserve your slot on your eSIM data days in advance — walk-up entry is no longer possible.

Two simple ways to buy

Madinah eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Madinah eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Madinah — 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?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Madinah eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Madinah 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 eSIM: your local data guide.

Booking a Rawdah visit slot on Nusuk, finding the date stalls near the central market and navigating out to Quba Mosque or Mount Uhud all keep you reaching for your phone. A Madinah eSIM has your maps, translation and calls home live from touchdown at the airport, whether you are circling Al-Masjid an-Nabawi or exploring the old battlefields.

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

Landing at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (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 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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Madinah.

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)

Reserve your Rawdah visit permit through Nusuk and share the green dome with family while you wait for your time slot.

Quba Mosque

Map the short ride south to the first mosque in Islam and read up on its history as you go.

Mount Uhud (Jabal Uhud)

Pull up the story of the Battle of Uhud and directions to the martyrs' cemetery at the foot of the mountain.

Central Area markets

Compare prices on Ajwa dates and message your hotel for a pickup from the bustling stalls ringing the mosque.

The practical bit

Getting around Madinah on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Madinah

Nusuk— Official app for Rawdah visit permits and prayer-time information at the Prophet's Mosque; requires data.
Careem— Reliable ride-hailing for trips out to Quba, Mount Uhud and the airport; live fares need a connection.
Haramain High Speed Railway— Books the fast train down to Makkah and Jeddah from Madinah's out-of-town station.
Google Maps— Guides you between the central mosque, the date markets and the outlying historic sites.

How long to stay in Madinah

Most pilgrims spend two to four days in Madinah, enough to pray at the Prophet's Mosque, secure a Rawdah slot and visit Quba and Mount Uhud.

How much data for Madinah

Madinah is a calmer, shorter stop, so 1-3 GB comfortably covers Nusuk bookings, maps and daily calls home; opt for a larger bundle only if you video-call for long stretches or hotspot other devices.

Coverage in Madinah

Coverage across central Madinah and the Prophet's Mosque is strong on STC, Mobily and Zain, with 5G in the city core; signal only really thins on the desert roads out towards the older historic sites.

Where you're headed

Discover Madinah.

Madinah, Saudi Arabia — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Madinah eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Madinah eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

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.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

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

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

New to eSIM in Madinah?

What is a Madinah eSIM?

A Madinah eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Madinah 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

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

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.

Peace of mind

Your Madinah eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Madinah eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Madinah, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Madinah.

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.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

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 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 eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport sits just north of the city, so many pilgrims fly straight in rather than routing through Jeddah. Your eSIM connects the moment you land, ready for a Careem to your hotel near the Prophet's Mosque.

Your Madinah 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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