Curated travel for women of the Gulf

Where wanderlust
meets belonging

Private journeys designed by and for Gulf women — where faith, culture, and extraordinary discovery travel together. Halal dining, prayer-friendly schedules, and spaces that feel like home, wherever you are in the world.

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200+Journeys crafted
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100%Halal dining
5×Prayer-friendly
Women traveling

Our philosophy

Travel that honors
who you are

Waha — the Arabic word for oasis — is our promise to you. A refuge of possibility. Every journey is designed around the rhythms, values, and joy of Gulf women: sisters, mothers, friends, explorers.

We build every itinerary around your faith as well as your wanderlust — halal food at every meal, prayer times woven into every schedule, and accommodations chosen for both beauty and modesty. Travel freely. Travel fully.

Plan Your Journey

Our commitment

Travel with faith at the centre

Every Waha journey is designed so you never have to choose between your faith and your freedom to explore. These are our non-negotiables — included in every trip, every destination, every day.

Dining

100% Halal dining

Every restaurant, every meal, every snack is fully halal-certified. We research and verify each venue before any Waha group sets foot through the door — no compromises, no stress.

Prayer

Prayer time in every schedule

All five daily prayers are built into your itinerary. We identify nearby mosques and prayer rooms at every stop, and no activity ever clashes with Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, or Isha.

Facilities

Prayer mats & qibla in every room

We only book hotels that provide prayer mats, a qibla direction marker, and a Quran in every room. Where this isn't standard, we arrange it in advance as a confirmed requirement.

Privacy

Women-only spaces

Pools, spas, beaches, and wellness facilities that offer women-only hours or dedicated women's sections — always verified and pre-booked before your arrival.

Ramadan

Ramadan-friendly options

Travelling during Ramadan? We arrange suhoor and iftar at carefully chosen venues, adjust schedules to prayer and fasting times, and connect you with local mosques for Tarawih prayers.

Guides

Muslim-aware local guides

Our hand-picked guides understand Islamic values and Gulf culture. Many are Muslim themselves. They know which restaurants are halal, where the nearest mosque is, and how to navigate local customs respectfully.

Signature journeys

Curated 8-night escapes

Each journey includes 100% halal dining, daily prayer breaks, qibla-marked accommodations, and women-only facilities where available. All trips are 8 nights / 9 days and available as group or private departures.

Paris Europe Halal

Paris & Provence

France · 8 nights, 9 days

Gilded Parisian boulevards give way to lavender fields and sun-bleached hilltop villages. Paris has a vibrant halal dining scene and several beautiful mosques including the Grande Mosquée de Paris.

Halal meals Prayer breaks Mosque nearby
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Arrival in ParisLe Marais boutique hotel. Welcome halal dinner in one of Paris's many certified restaurants. Evening Seine stroll.
Grande Mosquée de Paris (5th arr.) 5 min by taxi — beautiful historic mosque open for all five prayers.
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Paris IconsPrivate Louvre morning. Île Saint-Louis halal lunch. Musée d'Orsay. Sunset at Montmartre. Prayer rooms available in the Louvre complex.
3
VersaillesPrivate palace & garden tour (prayer break at the grand park). Afternoon halal shopping district near Opéra.
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Train to AvignonTGV south. Palais des Papes. Check into Provençal mas — prayer mat & qibla confirmed.
5
Lavender & VillagesValensole plateau. Gordes and Roussillon. Provençal halal cooking class in a farmhouse kitchen.
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Les Baux & ArlesLes Baux fortress. Roman Arles. Walled garden halal dinner. Dhuhr and Asr prayers scheduled at a local mosque.
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Aix-en-ProvenceMorning market. Cézanne's studio. Afternoon spa (women-only hours available) or boutique browsing.
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Cassis & CalanquesBoat through sea cliffs. Halal seafood lunch in Cassis harbour. Farewell Provençal dinner.
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DepartureTransfer to Marseille-Provence or Paris CDG Airport.
From AED 14,500 / personGroup · Private available
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Rome Europe Halal

Rome, Florence & Tuscany

Italy · 8 nights, 9 days

Ancient Rome, Renaissance Florence, and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Italy's growing halal scene means wonderful meals — our guides know every certified restaurant.

Halal meals Prayer breaks Women-only spa
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Arrival in RomeHotel near historic centre. Welcome halal dinner in Trastevere — we pre-select certified restaurants.
Rome Islamic Cultural Centre — the largest mosque in Western Europe, near the Villa Borghese.
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Ancient RomeColosseum & Forum. Prayer break at Asr built into the schedule. Halal gelato in Campo de' Fiori.
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Vatican & PiazzasEarly-access Vatican Museums. Sistine Chapel. Pincian Hill sunset. Prayer room on-site at the Vatican Museums complex.
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Train to FlorenceHigh-speed train. Arno-view hotel. Oltrarno artisan quarter afternoon.
Florence Islamic Centre, Via Maggio — all five prayers. 10-min walk from most central hotels.
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Uffizi & DuomoPrivate Uffizi tour. Duomo climb. Leather-craft workshop. Halal lunch in the San Lorenzo district.
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Into TuscanyChianti wine estate (halal options arranged). San Gimignano medieval towers. Halal trattoria dinner.
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Siena & Val d'OrciaPiazza del Campo. UNESCO Val d'Orcia drive. Overnight in Pienza with a prayer break at Asr.
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Montalcino & FarewellFortress visit. Halal truffle hunt lunch. Florence farewell halal dinner.
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DepartureTransfer to Florence Airport or Rome via high-speed train.
From AED 15,200 / personGroup · Private available
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London Europe Halal

London & the Cotswolds

England · 8 nights, 9 days

London is one of the world's most Muslim-friendly cities — hundreds of halal restaurants, mosques at every corner, and a warm familiarity for Gulf visitors.

Halal meals Prayer breaks Mosques nearby
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Arrival in LondonMarylebone or Kensington hotel. Welcome halal dinner — Edgware Road is minutes away.
Regent's Park Mosque (London Central Mosque) — 5 min walk. Open daily for all prayers.
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Royal LondonBuckingham Palace. Afternoon tea at a Mayfair hotel (halal options confirmed). West End theatre evening.
3
Museums & ShoppingV&A or British Museum. Halal lunch South Kensington. Knightsbridge shopping with prayer break at Asr.
4
East London & MarketsColumbia Road flower market. Brick Lane halal brunch. Borough Market halal stalls. Shoreditch rooftop halal dinner.
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Drive to the CotswoldsBlenheim Palace stop. Manor-house hotel in Bourton — prayer mat & qibla pre-arranged.
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Village HoppingBourton, Burford, Bibury's Arlington Row. Halal afternoon tea. Dhuhr and Asr prayer breaks on the village green.
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Cheltenham & StowCheltenham boutiques. Stow-on-the-Wold. Country halal dinner.
8
Oxford & FarewellPunting, Bodleian Library. Mayfair farewell halal dinner.
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DepartureTransfer to Heathrow or Gatwick.
From AED 13,800 / personGroup · Private available
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Lake Como Europe Halal

Milan, Lake Como & Lago di Garda

Italy · 8 nights, 9 days

Fashion-forward Milan, the alpine drama of Lake Como's grand villas, then the serene shores of Lago di Garda. Halal dining arranged throughout — Milan especially has excellent options.

Halal meals Prayer breaks Women-only spa
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Arrival in MilanBrera district hotel. Halal welcome dinner. Illuminated Duomo evening.
Milan Islamic Centre, Via Padova — 15 min. Also, Centro Islamico di Milano near Viale Jenner for Friday prayers.
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Milan — Fashion & ArtGalleria & Quadrilatero shopping. Halal lunch in the multicultural Porta Venezia district. Prayer break at Dhuhr.
3
Drive to Lake ComoLakeside villa hotel in Bellagio. Boat trip to Villa del Balbianello. Prayer mat & qibla in room confirmed.
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Como VillagesFerry to Varenna. Via dell'Amore walk. Lakeside halal cooking class with a local family.
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Tremezzina VillasVilla Carlotta gardens. Private terrace sunset dinner — halal menu pre-arranged.
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Drive to Lago di GardaSirmione's Roman ruins. Gelato on the promontory. Women-only spa hour at the hotel.
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Limone & Riva del GardaBoat to citrus-grove Limone. North to Riva del Garda. Halal lakefront lunch.
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Verona Day TripAmphitheatre, Juliet's balcony, Piazza delle Erbe. Farewell halal dinner lakeside.
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DepartureTransfer to Verona or Milan Malpensa.
From AED 16,400 / personGroup · Private available
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Bali Southeast Asia Halal

Indonesia & Bali

Indonesia · 8 nights, 9 days

Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority nation — halal food is everywhere, mosques are on every corner, and the culture of hospitality runs deep. Bali is easy, beautiful, and welcoming.

Halal everywhere Mosques everywhere Women-only spa
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Arrival in BaliPrivate villa in Seminyak. Welcome halal dinner (all local restaurants are halal). Spa ritual. Beach sunset.
Masjid Agung Bali in Denpasar — 20 min. Also many smaller mosques throughout Seminyak and Kuta.
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South BaliUluwatu Temple sunset. Kecak fire dance. Jimbaran halal seafood dinner on the sand — the whole beach strip is halal certified.
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Drive to UbudTanah Lot sea temple en route. Jungle villa check-in. Balinese halal massage & rice terrace walk. Dhuhr at a local mosque.
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Ubud ImmersionSacred Monkey Forest. Traditional dance. Ubud halal cooking class. Market jewellery shopping.
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Tegallalang & ArtisansFamous rice terraces. Silversmith villages. Traditional healer ceremony. Afternoon women-only spa.
6
Mount Batur SunrisePre-dawn volcano hike. Hot spring soak. Afternoon rest & spa (women-only hours).
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North BaliSekumpul Waterfall. Handara Gate. Bedugul Botanical Gardens. Bratan Lake halal lunch. Asr prayer at Masjid Al-Huda Bedugul.
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Nusa PenidaSpeedboat to Kelingking cliff & Crystal Bay. Farewell women-only spa & halal dinner.
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DepartureTransfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport.
From AED 12,900 / personGroup · Private available
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Sardinia Mediterranean Halal

Sardinia & Corsica

Italy / France · 8 nights, 9 days

Two Mediterranean jewels — Sardinia's turquoise Costa Smeralda and Corsica's dramatic granite mountains. Our guides pre-arrange halal dining and prayer spaces throughout this island escape.

Halal arranged Prayer breaks Women-only beach hrs
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Arrival in Olbia, SardiniaCosta Smeralda seaside resort. Halal welcome dinner pre-arranged. Prayer mat & qibla in room.
Masjid Omar in Olbia — 20 min transfer. We include mosque locations in your digital travel pack.
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Costa Smeralda by BoatHidden sea caves & private beaches. Women-only beach hour at the resort. Asr prayer on deck.
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Porto Cervo & NuraghiElegant marina. UNESCO Bronze Age ruins. Halal seafood dinner arranged at a certified restaurant.
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AlgheroCatalan old town. Halal fish dinner. Sunset walk on the walls. Prayer space at a local mosque arranged.
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Ferry to CorsicaMorning ferry. Bonifacio clifftop citadel. Corsican estate hotel — prayer mat & qibla confirmed.
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Porto Vecchio & BeachesPalombaggia beach (women-only section at 7–9am). Kayak afternoon. Halal rosé-alternative sunset dinner.
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Corsican InteriorGorges du Tavignano hike. Mountain villages. Halal lunch in Corte. Maghrib prayer at Corte mosque.
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Calanques de PianaUNESCO red granite boat trip. Halal farewell dinner in Ajaccio.
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DepartureTransfer to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.
From AED 17,200 / personGroup · Private available
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Andalusia Waha favourite Halal

Andalusia

Spain · 8 nights, 9 days

The land of Al-Andalus — Moorish palaces, tiled courtyards, flamenco rhythms. A culture that feels both foreign and deeply familiar to Gulf hearts. Halal food is abundant throughout Andalusia.

Halal abundant Historic mosques Prayer breaks
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Arrival in SevilleSanta Cruz barrio hotel. Halal tapas dinner. Evening in the old Jewish quarter.
Mezquita de Sevilla — active mosque near the old quarter. Seville has a warm, growing Muslim community.
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Seville SplendoursReal Alcázar UNESCO palace — built on Islamic foundations. Giralda tower (former minaret). Private flamenco. Prayer break at Dhuhr.
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CórdobaLa Mezquita — pray inside if you wish (side rooms open to Muslims). Judería flower patios. Hammam experience.
Mezquita Mayor de Córdoba — prayer area accessible. Centro Islámico de Córdoba nearby.
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Medina AzaharaThe great Caliphate palace complex. Halal lunch in Córdoba. Return to Seville via olive groves.
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White VillagesArcos de la Frontera, Zahara de la Sierra, dramatic Ronda. Halal lunch en route. Asr prayer in a village mosque.
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Arrival in GranadaAlbaicín carmen villa. First Alhambra view. Moroccan halal tea in a cave café. Tarawih at a local mosque (if Ramadan).
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The AlhambraFull day at the Alhambra & Generalife. Afternoon in the Alcaicería bazaar — halal sweets and spices.
Mezquita Mayor de Granada — a new mosque built on the Albaicín hill, with stunning Alhambra views. Open for all prayers.
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Sierra Nevada & AlpujarrasBerber-heritage villages. Halal mountain lunch. Maghrib prayer at a local mosque. Farewell halal dinner in Granada.
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DepartureTransfer to Granada or Málaga Airport, carrying Al-Andalus in your heart.
From AED 13,500 / personGroup · Private available
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Have a dream destination in mind?

We also craft fully bespoke journeys to any destination — all with the same halal dining, prayer-time schedules, and Muslim-friendly accommodations you'd expect from Waha. Tell us your vision and we'll design something extraordinary.

Plan a custom trip

What we offer

Journeys built around your world

Group Journeys

Travel with a curated circle of Gulf women. Forge friendships that last beyond the journey, in a space that feels familiar and free.

Private Escapes

Bespoke itineraries for families, mother-daughter trips, or friends — fully tailored around your group's prayer schedule, dietary needs, and wishes.

Wellness Retreats

From Balinese spa sanctuaries with women-only hours to hammam experiences in Morocco — renew yourself in beautiful, modest spaces of intention.

Cultural Immersions

Local women guides, halal cooking classes, artisan workshops, and visits to Islamic heritage sites — experience places from the inside, not as a tourist.

Voices of Waha

Stories from our travelers

I never had to worry about food — every single meal was halal and absolutely delicious. Waha thought of everything.

Noor Al-Rashidi

Kuwait City

Andalusia with Waha was the most meaningful journey I have ever taken. Praying in the Mezquita and seeing Al-Andalus came alive.

Maryam Hassan

Riyadh

Prayer times were always built in — not once did I feel rushed or like I was inconveniencing anyone. It felt natural.

Aisha Al-Mansoori

Abu Dhabi

I brought my mother and sister. Having halal food and proper prayer spaces meant my mother could fully enjoy every moment.

Fatima Al-Mutairi

Dubai

The Bali retreat was incredible. Bali being Muslim-majority meant I relaxed completely from day one — Waha knew this perfectly.

Sara Al-Otaibi

Doha

The women-only pool hours and spa sessions were a surprise gift. I didn't realise how much I'd appreciate the privacy until I had it.

Latifa Al-Suwaidi

Sharjah

I never had to worry about food — every single meal was halal and absolutely delicious. Waha thought of everything.

Noor Al-Rashidi

Kuwait City

Andalusia with Waha was the most meaningful journey I have ever taken. Praying in the Mezquita and seeing Al-Andalus came alive.

Maryam Hassan

Riyadh

Prayer times were always built in — not once did I feel rushed or like I was inconveniencing anyone. It felt natural.

Aisha Al-Mansoori

Abu Dhabi

I brought my mother and sister. Having halal food and proper prayer spaces meant my mother could fully enjoy every moment.

Fatima Al-Mutairi

Dubai

The Bali retreat was incredible. Bali being Muslim-majority meant I relaxed completely from day one — Waha knew this perfectly.

Sara Al-Otaibi

Doha

The women-only pool hours and spa sessions were a surprise gift. I didn't realise how much I'd appreciate the privacy until I had it.

Latifa Al-Suwaidi

Sharjah

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