Will the same eSIM work when I travel on to Madinah?

Yes. This is a single national Saudi Arabia plan, so the very same eSIM keeps working in Madinah, Jeddah, Riyadh and everywhere in between. One allowance covers your whole pilgrimage, including the Haramain train ride between the two holy cities.

Is there mobile signal inside the Grand Mosque?

Coverage across the Masjid al-Haram is generally strong on STC, Mobily and Zain, but during peak Umrah nights and Hajj the sheer density of pilgrims can slow data to a crawl. A meeting point beats relying on a call to reconnect.

Makkah eSIM.

Name: Makkah travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From tawaf at the Grand Mosque to the Clock Tower above, stay connected across Makkah.

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 Makkah

During Ramadan and Hajj, millions crowd the Haram at once and mobile networks strain under the load, so download offline maps and agree a meeting point with your group before prayers, when calls may not connect.

Two simple ways to buy

Makkah eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

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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

Makkah eSIM: your local data guide.

Between completing your Umrah at Masjid al-Haram, booking permits on the Nusuk app and finding your group among the crowds at Ajyad or the Clock Tower food courts, you are never far from your phone here. A Makkah eSIM keeps maps, translation and video calls home live from the moment you land, whether you are heading to Jabal al-Nour or the Aziziyah hotels.

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

Landing at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), Jeddah?

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

Makkah 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 Makkah

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Makkah.

Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque)

Reserve Umrah time slots through Nusuk and steady your video call home as you circle the Kaaba, even amid the crowds.

Ajyad & the Clock Tower

Navigate the Abraj Al Bait malls and food courts and message your group to regroup after prayers.

Aziziyah

Order groceries or a Careem back to your hotel and translate menus in this pilgrim-packed district east of the Haram.

Jabal al-Nour (Cave of Hira)

Pull up trail directions and share photos from the climb to the Cave of Hira, where signal holds surprisingly well.

The practical bit

Getting around Makkah on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Makkah

Nusuk— Saudi Arabia's official app for booking Umrah permits and Grand Mosque time slots; needs a live connection.
Haramain High Speed Railway— Books and stores tickets for the fast train linking Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah.
Careem— The go-to ride-hailing app for hotel transfers around Aziziyah and the Haram; live tracking needs data.
Google Maps— Navigates the ring roads and tunnels between your hotel and the Grand Mosque.

How long to stay in Makkah

Umrah pilgrims typically stay three to seven days in Makkah, enough for repeated visits to the Grand Mosque plus trips to Jabal al-Nour and the Aziziyah district.

How much data for Makkah

Pilgrims lean on data for daily video calls home, Nusuk bookings and maps, so 3-5 GB suits most week-long visits; choose Unlimited if you plan long daily calls to family or livestream from the Haram.

Coverage in Makkah

STC, Mobily and Zain blanket Makkah with strong 4G and growing 5G, but expect real slowdowns inside the packed Haram at peak prayer times and thinner signal out on the Hajj plains of Mina and Arafat.

Where you're headed

Discover Makkah.

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

Makkah, Saudi Arabia — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Makkah eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Makkah, Saudi Arabia — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Makkah eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Makkah, Saudi Arabia — a travel moment · stay connected with a Makkah eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Makkah 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.

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Fly relaxed

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

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Switch on in Makkah

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

New to eSIM in Makkah?

What is a Makkah eSIM?

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

Peace of mind

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

Your Makkah eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Makkah, 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 Makkah.

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.

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Mobily
Zain

Popular places covered

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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 Makkah eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

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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

Makkah eSIM questions, answered.

Makkah has no airport of its own. Most pilgrims fly into King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah, around 90 km west, then continue by road or the Haramain High Speed Railway. Your eSIM activates on landing in Jeddah, so directions are ready straight away.

Your Makkah 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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