Al Madinah
Al Munawarrah

Bridging the gap for expat families, providing high-standard short-term housing while offering personalized guidance on finding permanent homes and settling into the community. Managed by Br Omar Abdelaziz Obeid.

MesaFind is a comprehensive directory for visitors and residents of Madinah — guides on visiting, living, setting up a business, and finding property. Built by people who live in the city.

Program for Arabic and Quran for women and children.

Arabic language institute for non-native speakers offering in-person and online education. Uses exclusive "Speak Arabic" textbook series with four integrated levels designed to prepare students for advanced Arabic and Islamic studies within 12 months. Also offers 45-day intensive educational tourism programs. Classes: Saturday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Fee: 1,800 SAR per level (3 months).

Free full-time Arabic-only program for men covering Qur'an, Hadith, Seerah, and Aqeedah. One-year foundational Islamic studies for natives; non-natives complete two years with Arabic first (Bayna Yadayk curriculum). Features morning or evening sessions and complimentary Umrahs.'

School in Al-Iskan neighborhood teaching children Quran reading and writing. Features equipped classrooms, small class sizes, and skilled instructors. Note: Best suited for children who already have basic Arabic knowledge, as instruction is primarily in Arabic without foundational language support for beginners.

Yusuf Abu Mansoor is currently studying Hadith and Islamic Studies at Islamic University of Madinah. He teaches beginners modern standard Arabic with an emphasis on understanding classical and Islamic texts, covering reading, grammar, vocabulary, and practical conversation, while creating a supportive learning environment tailored to each students goals.

Graduate of University of Madinah available for in-home and online Arabic & Quran lessons for men & children. 5 years teaching experience, with students all over the world. Fluent in Arabic, English, Urdu.

Quran teacher from Guinea West Africa, currently studying at Islamic University of Madinah (College of Holy Qur'an and Islamic Studies, Level 3). Over 10 years teaching experience with ijazah in four Mutawatir recitations. Taught at Egyptian Markaz Centers and studied in Quranic schools in Egypt. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English.

Shaykh Moaz offers Arabic and Islamic tutoring in Madinah. He is a graduate of Al-Azhar University and former Imam of Al-Madinah Islamic Center in New Jersey. 13 years teaching experience. Currently studying at University of Madinah.

A historic mosque in Madinah, traditionally the site where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed the Eid prayers.

A major exhibition and museum dedicated to detailing the life (Seerah) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the history of Islamic civilization.

A museum housed in the historic Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway station, featuring exhibits on the history of Madinah and the significance of the railway line.

A historic well in Madinah said to have been around since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Offers guided in-person tours of Madinah and Makkah based on authentic Hadith.

A beautiful and quiet park providing a scenic view, many green spaces, children outdoor games, ice cream shops, and more.

A beautiful and historically significant walking path along the famous Wadi Al-Aqeeq in Madinah, ideal for nature lovers

New mamsha near Qiblatain Mosque featuring restaurants, cafes, shops, and authentic Madinah experiences. Clean, spacious square with great views, especially beautiful in winter.

A clean and well-kept walkway perfect for walking, jogging, cycling, and even picnics.

Major Red Sea city about 4-5 hours from Madinah. Features shopping malls, the scenic Corniche waterfront, historic Al-Balad district, and beaches. Popular weekend getaway for families.

Mountain city about 4 hours from Madinah, famous for its cool climate, rose farms, and scenic views. Features cable car rides, Al Rudaf Park, and historic sites. Perfect summer escape for families.

Known as the "Maldives of Saudi Arabia," Umluj is a stunning coastal destination about 3.5 hours from Madinah. Features crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white beaches, and beautiful islands great for water sports. Ideal for families seeking a halal tropical beach getaway.

High-altitude mountain city in the Asir region, about 8-9 hours from Madinah. Known for cool misty weather, lush green landscapes, and stunning cable car rides. Features Al Soudah Park, Habala Village, and vibrant cultural heritage. Ideal for extended trips and mountain adventures.

Gathern is the KSA version of "AirBnB" that lets you rent istiraha, which are typically large leisure areas with a house, pool, and entertainment areas useful for group weekend vacations. You can also book apartments and other housing units via Gathern as well.

A poor neighbourhood in Banidhafar with many families in need. Great opportunity to personally purchase and distribute sadaqah items to families. Recommended sadaqa: rice, chicken, meat, groceries, toys, and other household items. Note: Sisters sometimes answer the door, so having a female present when distributing is recommended (or can just place at door and leave).

Drop off clothes, shoes, and blankets for donation every Monday. The laundry will wash, package, and deliver them to charity free of charge in sha Allah — provided items are in good condition, not torn or worn out.

Private school complex in Madinah with over 32 years of operation, serving boys and girls from kindergarten through secondary school. Offers a national section following the Ministry of Education curriculum and an international section following the Cambridge curriculum. Facilities include science and computer labs, a swimming pool, theater, and sports courts.

A club dedicated to teaching children and students about robotics, programming, and STEM concepts through hands-on workshops and activities.

Small petting zoo located near Masjid Quba. Animals include birds, monkeys, kangaroo, goat, and more. Children can hold birds and monkeys.

A dedicated public facility for skateboarding, rollerblading, and scooter riding, providing a safe area for action sports enthusiasts.

A public garden adjacent to Imam Ahmed Bin Hanbal Mosque, providing a peaceful green space for visitors and residents.

A local park and dedicated playground area designed for families and children to enjoy outdoor recreation and activities.

Indoor kids amusement park with slides, jumping, sand and more.

Large indoor amusement park with slides, jumping, and more activities.

Indoor arcade located inside Aliat Mall. Many rides and arcade games for kids.

An indoor entertainment center offering various games and activities with an educational books library, tailored for young children.

Outdoor swimming pool available for use at Islamic University Sports Center. Offers day passes and weekly/monthly memberships for flexible access.

Local football academy providing programs for male youth.

Professional swimming training academy led by Captain Mohamed Mustafa. Boys of all ages and girls up to 9 years old. Classes held at Al-Manarat Schools in Al-Khalidiya, Saturday to Thursday from 4-8 PM. 12 lessons per month (3 days weekly) with structured, professional coaching.

High quality boys fitness center offering swimming, karate, and football training. Excellent teaching quality with strong parent recommendations for swimming and karate programs.

Weekly football matches on Saturdays and Wednesdays at 9:20 PM near the Haram. Intermediate level players with good akhlaq welcome. 10 SAR per match. Message Abu Thaabit to join.

Madinah Muay Thai & BJJ Academy located in the Prince Abdul Aziz Sports Hall. Classes for kids and men.

Elite striking gym featuring world-renowned champion coaches. Offers boxing, Muay Thai, and other combat sports programs. Led by Coach Masoud, recognized as one of the best Muay Thai coaches in the world.

Train Muay Thai with Coach Ridwan Mustafa. Classes 6 days a week (4-7pm). Classes for adults and teens. Gym located in Sultana.

Train Jiu-Jitsu with Coach Greg. Classes 3 days a week. Classes for kids and adults, taught in English. Gym located in Al-Difa.

Equestrian center offering horseback riding for men, women, and children with a private women-only area. Also features multiple activities including go-karting, archery, and paddle sports.

Equestrian stable offering horseback riding with coaching instruction. Features separate days and times for men and women. Conveniently located near Rashid Mega Mall in Madinah.

Women and children's equestrian center located behind Noor Mall. Offers horseback riding in a comfortable, female-friendly environment with an on-site coffee shop. Special family days on Sundays. Perfect for mothers and children to enjoy riding together in a relaxed setting.

Horseback riding services in Madinah offering equestrian experiences and lessons.

Spacious desert park surrounded by mountains, also known as Wadi-e-Jinn. Known camping site where you can set up tents. Features playgrounds, restrooms, prayer areas, quad bikes, and camel rides.

Shopping and delivery app in Saudi Arabia offering electronics, fashion, home appliances, groceries, and food delivery. Features fast delivery options including noon minutes for quick essentials and noon food for meals.

Delivery app for Madinah and other KSA cities. Order from restaurants, grocery stories, pharmacies, and more. Offers regular deals and HungerStation Plus for unlimited free delivery from select stores.

Food delivery app offering quick deliveries in Madinah. Order from a wide variety of restaurants throughout the city. Features regular deals and offers.

Comprehensive organic and healthy food store offering organic vegetables and fruits, keto and gluten-free foods, sugar-free products, organic rice and oats, various flours, coffee and dates, fresh nuts, spices, and more. Also carries local dairy products, cheeses, honey, black seed, natural soaps, olive oil.

Organic food store in Al-Aridh offering organic products including vegetables, fruits, baked goods, dairy products, ghee, fresh juices, dates, flours, spices, coffee, tea, nuts, honey, chicken, and more.

Healthy food store offering organic vegetables, fruits, meat, cheese, nuts, dates, spices, dairy products, olive oil, and more. Located near the Islamic University

Highly-rated fresh milk and yogurt shop known for cleanliness and quality. Offers sheep milk with full-fat butter, camel milk, and delicious cheese bread. Praised by customers for freshness and owner's honesty.

Small farms of individual camel owners in one place. Purchase fresh camel milk directly from Bedouin farmers. Can see camels, including baby camels, and buy handmade products. Authentic local experience away from tourist spots.

A local shop offering fresh cow, sheep, and camel milk alongside dairy products like yoghurt and ghee.

Old shop for locally-produced dairy from Madinah farms. Famous for local cream with distinct taste, buttermilk fountain, and fresh milk varieties (cow, goat, sheep, camel). Also offers yogurt and traditional grain bread. Popular breakfast spot among locals.

Fresh Egyptian bread bakery located in As-Sih neighborhood near Masjid Nabawi. Offers authentic, freshly-baked Egyptian bread for the community.

Popular bakery in Al Mughaisilah area known for traditional stone oven bread, brown bread, cakes, and pastries.

One of Madinah's oldest bakeries, located in Al Rayah near Masjid Nabawi. Known for traditional brown bread (aish al-hubb), cupcakes, and authentic baked goods.

Pure organic cold-pressed Black Seed Oil. Seeds sourced from Ethiopia, oil made in Madinah. Packed with natural nutrients and powerful healing properties used for centuries in prophetic medicine. 200g bottle for 80 SAR with free delivery throughout Madinah. Provided by Br. Ridvan (expat).

Authentic Madinah mountain sidr honey sourced from bees in the Madinah district (north / outside of the city) and premium Yemeni mountain sidr honey. Honey known for natural healing properties. Free hotel delivery available throughout Madinah.

Pure unfiltered Yemeni Sidr honey sourced straight from the valleys of Hadramout. Authentic and high quality. Lab tests and pictures available upon request. Contact for pricing.

Professional cupping (Hijama) center located in Al Khalidiyyah for men and women known for excellent service and care. Highly recommended by patients for cleanliness, gentle treatment, and proper technique without scarring.

Local farm in Madinah providing lamb, beef, horse meat, and eggs. Home delivery available.

Affordable shared taxi service to Makkah or Jeddah located near Top 10. Budget-friendly option for intercity travel with shared rides around 50 SAR per person. Walk up to find available drivers for immediate or scheduled trips.

Abu Ismail provides local and international transportation services, including Jordan visa runs, for expats based in Madinah.

Affordable shared taxi and microbus service to Makkah or Jeddah located near Masjid Bilal. Budget-friendly option for intercity travel with shared rides around 50 SAR per person. Walk up to find available drivers for immediate or scheduled trips.

Private taxi transfer service in the Madinah, Makkah, Jeddah areas and beyond. Veichles include spacious 8-seater Hyundai Staria, 5-seater Camry, and luxury GMC Yukon 2025 vehicles. Clean, comfortable, and family-friendly service available 24/7. Book via WhatsApp.

Ride hailing app that allows you to select male or female drivers in Madinah.

Wsslini is a ride hailing service exclusively dedicated to women in Saudi Arabia.

Popular ride-hailing and delivery app in Madinah. Request cars, bikes, or delivery services with multiple payment options including cash and card.

Official Madinah Bus App to purchase bus tickets and ride Madinah bus around the city.

Moving and packing company providing services all over KSA

Mechanic offering comprehensive auto repair services for all vehicle types. Cost varies based on car model and repair needs. Speaks Arabic and basic English.

Full-service home maintenance and renovation specialist offering electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, AC repair, and interior design services. Handles room designs, bedroom setups, and complete apartment decor with a team of 15 skilled professionals. Provides quotes based on video assessments. Speaks Arabic, Urdu, and English.

Pickup truck driver offering furniture moving and transportation services around Madinah. Regular pickup truck with grills for height. 50 SAR base rate for local trips, additional charges based on distance. Speaks Arabic.

Handyman offering electrical work, plumbing, furniture moving, and furniture assembly services in Madinah.

Handyman offering locksmith services (lock 20 SAR, service call 50 SAR), electrical work, and plumbing in Madinah.

Dari App allows users to book home cleaners and other home services via their app.

Raha app lets you hire cleaners, in-home maids, private drivers, babysitters and other home services through their app. Cleaners come for 4 or 8 hour shifts. Appears iqama is needed to use app.

Specializes in deep cleaning services, pest control, sterilization, and move-in/move-out cleaning for homes across Saudi Arabia including Madinah.

Hemmah App allows users to book cleaners, drivers, and other home services via their app.

Cleaning company specializing in deep cleaning of sofas, carpets, majlis seating areas, moquette, and mattresses in Madinah.

Carpet cleaning services in Medina. Convenient pickup/drop-off — they collect your carpets and return them within 2 days. Also cleans mattresses, furniture, and blankets.

Integrated pest control services including cockroach control, termite control, bedbug and mouse control, snake repellent, crawling insect repellent, and flying insect repellent.

Delivery app in KSA that delivers gas refills amongst other services

Highly-rated dental clinic led by Dr. Yousef Hakeem. Known for great patient care, professionalism, and gentle treatment. Features punctual appointments, clean facility, and reasonable pricing.

Currency exchange located near Masjid Al-Nabawi with excellent exchange rates. Also provides money transfer services.

Huge outdoor and indoor marketplace offering fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and other food items at wholesale and local prices. Great for budget-friendly shopping and experiencing authentic local market atmosphere.

Large outdoor used marketplace offering household items, furniture, and various goods at discounted prices. Great for budget-conscious families looking to furnish apartments or find affordable essentials. Note: Used furniture and soft furnishings may have pests, needs thorough inspection.

Large store offering groceries, household items, furniture, rugs, school supplies, and more at great prices.

Co-working and flexible office space in Madinah for entrepreneurs, startups, and digital nomads. Features high-speed wifi, dedicated desks with monitors, and meeting rooms. Mount Uhud views and more amenities.