For a week of Umrah across Makkah and Madinah, most pilgrims need 8 to 15GB of data. The biggest use is calling family at home; maps, group chat and prayer apps add only a little on top. Plans are data-only and run on one of Saudi Arabia's main 5G networks (STC, Mobily or Zain) where available.
What uses your data
| Activity | Rough data use |
|---|---|
| Prayer, Qibla and Quran apps | A few MB a day |
| Maps and navigation | 5-10 MB per hour |
| Voice calls home | 20-30 MB per hour |
| Video calls home | 200-300 MB per hour |
| WhatsApp group chat | A few MB a day |
The pattern is clear: worship apps and maps are tiny, and video-calling home is what adds up. A week of voice calls plus maps and group chat sits around 8GB; daily video calls push it toward 15GB.
Make it last
Use voice calls and voice notes rather than video when the network is busy, download offline maps in advance, and use hotel WiFi for big downloads. You can always buy a second plan if you run low.
Frequently asked questions
Is 10GB enough for a week of Umrah? For most pilgrims, yes, with daily voice calls home, maps and group chat. Choose 15GB if you video-call family every day.
Do prayer apps use much data? No, they use only a small amount for location and updates.
Which cities does it cover? Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah, on 5G where available.
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