Umrah Companions

What Umrah Companions does

Umrah Companions is a private online travel platform that sells customizable Umrah pilgrimage packages to Muslim travelers, operating as the consumer-facing brand of Funadiq, a Nusuk-approved Hajj package provider. Founded around 2014 and headquartered in Makkah Al Mukaramah, Saudi Arabia, the company offers packages across three pricing tiers — Budget (from ~SAR 1,475), Economy (SAR 1,660–2,326), and Premium (SAR 2,623–12,800) — that bundle visa processing, flights, accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, ground transportation, and 24/7 on-ground support. A DIY Package Builder lets pilgrims configure hotels, transport, excursions, and dates individually, and the platform supports five currencies (SAR, USD, GBP, CAD, PKR) with offices in Saudi Arabia, Canada (TICO-registered), and Pakistan to serve the UK, USA, Canadian, Pakistani, and UAE markets.

The technology stack is a web-based multi-currency booking portal with an AI Umrah Advisor for personalized recommendations, paired with a community-driven distribution layer. Supply-side scale is a core operational asset — 700+ contracted hotels in Makkah and Madinah and 800+ airline, hotel, and transport partners — while demand is generated through direct digital bookings, a sub-travel agent program, the Umrah Academy certification course (~$10 CAD), and a Brand Ambassador Program with 2,600+ partners. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time package sales, with secondary streams from affiliate commissions and the Umrah Academy certification fee.

The company is privately held and integrated with Saudi Arabia's Nusuk platform for regulatory compliance. In October 2023 it raised approximately US$180,000 in seed funding from SOSV's Orbit Startups, leadership is held by CEO and co-founder Salman Arain alongside co-founder Saad Salman, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Umrah Companions

Legal name

Umrah Companions

Website

https://umrahcompanions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Umrah Companions is an online travel platform selling customizable Umrah pilgrimage packages across Budget, Economy, and Premium tiers, including visa, flights, hotels, and transport. It serves Muslim pilgrims from the UK, USA, Canada, Pakistan, and UAE through a self-serve booking portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Pilgrimage Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (5615)

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies (THAKAHAA)

Keywords

• Umrah pilgrimage packages
• Muslim pilgrimage booking
• Hajj travel services
• Religious tourism platform
• Customized Umrah packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Islamabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Umrah Package Sales: Umrah Companions generates revenue by selling customized Umrah packages to individual pilgrims, families, and groups. Packages include visa processing, accommodation, transportation, flights, and excursions. The company acts as a facilitator and intermediary, sourcing services from third-party suppliers including hotels, airlines, and transport companies. Pricing varies by tier (Budget, Economy, Premium/VIP) and season, with packages ranging from approximately SAR 1,475 to over SAR 12,800 depending on duration, hotel category, and included services.
2. Sub-Travel Agent & Brand Ambassador Program: Sub-travel agents and brand ambassadors earn commissions on sales generated through their referral codes or affiliate links. Ambassadors can opt to receive commission payments or free/complimentary Umrah packages for their sales contributions. This channel expands distribution through community-based marketing and sales.
3. Umrah Academy Certification: Online certification course for aspiring Umrah Consultants. The course is priced at approximately $10 CAD and certifies graduates who can then help pilgrims book Umrah trips through Umrah Companions while earning commissions on sales. This creates a network of certified consultants who drive additional package bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Umrah Companions sells customized Umrah pilgrimage packages to Muslim travelers across three tiers (Budget, Economy, Premium), bundling visa processing, flights, hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, ground transportation, Ziyarat excursions, and 24/7 on-ground support. The company operates a self-serve DIY Package Builder on its website and aggregates inventory from 700+ hotels and 800+ airline/transport suppliers under the Funadiq parent group, with Nusuk-compliant itineraries.

Product overview

Umrah Companions, powered by Funadiq, operates as a comprehensive online travel platform offering end-to-end Umrah pilgrimage services. The core offering consists of customizable Umrah Packages (Flight and Land packages) available in three tiers (Budget, Economy, Premium), supported by a DIY Package Builder tool. The platform provides integrated hotel booking (700+ properties in Makkah and Madinah), transport services, visa processing, and experiences/Ziarat packages. Additional offerings include an AI Umrah Advisor for personalized recommendations, Umrah Academy for professional training and certification, a Brand Ambassador Program for affiliate marketing, and a B2B Travel Agent Program. The company serves pilgrims from multiple regions including USA, UK, Canada, Pakistan, and UAE with offices in these locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Umrah Academy: Online training course that educates and trains professionals in the Umrah industry to become Umrah Consultants. The course covers all aspects of Umrah travel including pilgrim journey, visas, packages, hotels, experiences, and applications.

Products and services

• Umrah Packages Comprehensive Umrah travel packages including visa processing, flight bookings, hotel accommodations in Makkah and Madinah, ground transportation, and 24/7 support, available in Budget, Economy, and Premium tiers for individual pilgrims, families, and groups.
• DIY Package Builder Do-It-Yourself customization tool that lets pilgrims build their own Umrah packages by selecting preferred hotels, transportation, attractions, and travel dates based on personal preferences and budget.
• Hotel Booking Standalone hotel reservation system providing access to over 700 hotels in Makkah and Madinah with distance-to-Haram information and multiple room configurations, bookable independent of full packages.
• Transport Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.2 out of 5.0 Google Rating from 200+ reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FunadiqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmrah Companions is powered by Funadiq, a registered company with years of experience organizing Umrah journeys. Funadiq is affiliated with the Nusuk platform and is one of Nusuk's Hajj package providers. Umrah Companions operates as the consumer-facing brand of the Funadiq group, leveraging its infrastructure, supplier relationships (800+ partners), and regulatory approvals.
• Nusuk Platform (Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah)coreTechnology or IntegrationUmrah Companions operates in compliance with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's Nusuk platform, which is the official integrated electronic platform for pilgrims traveling to Makkah and Madinah. Funadiq (Umrah Companions' parent) is listed as a Nusuk-approved Hajj package provider. Umrah packages include Nusuk-registered hotels and approved itineraries required for visa applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nusuk: Nusuk is the official Saudi government platform for Hajj and Umrah bookings operated under the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. It competes as both the regulator and a marketplace where Umrah Companions must list; it's the most consequential peer given Nusuk sets the rules for the entire category.
• Flynas: Flynas is a Saudi low-cost carrier that has expanded into Umrah package offerings combining flights, hotels, and visas. It represents a vertically integrated competitor with airline ownership that can undercut standalone agencies on bundled packages.
• Trip.com Group: Trip.com operates a global OTA with growing Muslim-travel and pilgrimage offerings across multiple markets. While not Umrah-specialized, it competes broadly for travel wallet share in UK, US, and Asian source markets where Umrah Companions also operates.
• Booking Holdings: Booking.com aggregates hotels in Makkah and Madinah and is increasingly relevant for pilgrims booking components independently. It is a broad incumbent in the same accommodation-discovery workflow that Umrah Companions addresses through its 700+ hotel inventory.

Direct peers

• AlHidaayah Travels: AlHidaayah is a UK-based Umrah and Hajj package operator offering flights, hotels, visas, and ground transport from the UK. It directly competes with Umrah Companions in the UK Muslim pilgrim segment with similar tiered packages and visa support.
• Elharamain Tours & Travel: Elharamain is an established Umrah and Hajj tour operator offering packages across multiple departure countries with online booking and visa services. It competes head-to-head with Umrah Companions in tiered Umrah packages, hotel selection, and ground transportation.
• Dar El Salam Travels: Dar El Salam is a UK-based Umrah and Hajj travel agency offering package, visa, and ziyarat services with competitive pricing. It is a direct competitor in the UK outbound Umrah market where Umrah Companions also serves pilgrims.
• Talbiya Umrah: Talbiya is an online Umrah booking platform offering DIY packages, hotels, and visa services with a digital-first customer experience. It directly overlaps with Umrah Companions' DIY Package Builder and multi-currency digital booking model.
• Barakah Travel: Barakah Travel is a UK-based Umrah and Hajj tour operator specializing in group and family packages with hotel partnerships in Makkah and Madinah. It competes in the same UK and diaspora pilgrim segment with comparable tiered package offerings.

Others

• Funadiq: Funadiq is the parent operating company of Umrah Companions and a Nusuk-approved Hajj package provider. It is included as a peer because it shares overlapping supplier relationships, Nusuk approvals, and brand infrastructure with Umrah Companions, representing the B2B/Hajj-focused counterpart to Umrah Companions' consumer-facing Umrah focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/umrahcompanions
• Instagraminstagram.com/umrahcompanions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/umrah-companions

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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