Guiding UAE families
to the Sacred House
AlMaqam is the dedicated Umrah division of Orient Travel, built for one purpose: to make the journey to Makkah and Madinah as meaningful, smooth and well-guided as it deserves to be.
The sacred standing place — where Ibrahim ﷺ stood while building the Kaabah
A name rooted in
the holiest of places
المقام — Al-Maqam — means "the standing place." In its most sacred context, it refers to Maqam Ibrahim: the blessed stone near the Kaabah on which the Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ stood while building the House of Allah.
Every Umrah journey we help plan leads back to this place, this moment of standing before Allah.
"And take the standing place of Ibrahim as a place of prayer."
— Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:125Why AlMaqam exists
Orient Travel has been part of UAE life since 1963. Over six decades of serving families, building trust and understanding what travellers from this region truly need. But Umrah is not ordinary travel.
AlMaqam was created as Orient Travel's dedicated Umrah division — a focused, purpose-built response to that need. A place where every conversation and every package is shaped around one journey: Umrah.
"When you call us about Umrah, we understand it is one of the most important journeys of your life. We don't take that lightly." AlMaqam — A Division of Orient Travel
Our team understands the practical questions: hotel proximity, family pacing, departure options, visa guidance. But also the deeper ones. That combination of operational expertise and genuine care is what AlMaqam was built to deliver.
To make every Umrah journey feel exactly as sacred as it is
Our mission is straightforward: to serve UAE residents who want to perform Umrah with a team that genuinely understands what this journey means.
We handle the logistics so families can focus on the worship. We guide the process so first-time pilgrims arrive without confusion. We pace the journey so elderly travellers feel comfortable and present.
Every enquiry is treated as the beginning of a sacred journey, not a sales conversation. We listen first.
Umrah planning should feel peaceful, not overwhelming. We simplify every step — from dates to departure to check-in.
Young couples, elderly parents, families with children — we plan around your family, not a generic template.
Our UAE-based team gives you real answers — not scripted responses.
Six decades of Orient Travel's experience and relationships inform everything we do.
Why UAE families trust AlMaqam
Trust is not claimed — it is built over time, through consistent care and a track record that speaks for itself.
Orient Travel — Since 1963
AlMaqam is a division of Orient Travel, one of the UAE's most established travel companies. Over 60 years of expertise sit behind every package we offer.
UAE-Based
We operate from the UAE, with a team that understands the needs, paperwork and departure requirements of UAE residents.
Umrah-Only Focus
AlMaqam exists exclusively for Umrah. Every process, every person and every package is shaped around this one sacred journey.
The difference that matters on a sacred journey
A trusted local partner
We're based in the UAE, we understand UAE families, and we're accountable to the same community we serve.
WhatsApp-first support
Everything happens on WhatsApp — enquiries, packages, changes, questions. No call centres. Real people, every time.
Umrah is all we do
We don't split our focus between beach holidays and Umrah. This journey is our only journey.
We understand elderly travellers
Hotel proximity to the Haram, accessibility, pace — we know what makes Umrah comfortable for older pilgrims.
Departure from across the UAE
Sharjah, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah — we work with departures from across the UAE to find what's right for you.
No hidden complexity
We walk you through everything — clearly, calmly, honestly. No small print surprises.
Built on the foundation of Orient Travel
Orient Travel was founded in the UAE in 1963, more than six decades ago. Today it is one of the most established travel groups in the region, with offices across the UAE and GCC.
AlMaqam was created as Orient Travel's dedicated response to the sacred journey of Umrah, drawing on those decades of expertise, relationships and care, focused entirely on serving pilgrims from the UAE.
Umrah is not a product. It is a privilege to be part of someone's most sacred journey. When we created AlMaqam, we made a commitment — that every pilgrim who trusts us with their Umrah will feel guided, cared for, and never alone from the moment they reach out to the moment they return home. That commitment is at the heart of everything AlMaqam stands for.
Ready to plan your Umrah?
Our UAE-based team is here to listen, guide and make your journey everything it should be.