Halal Bookings

Adenya Hotel & Resort in Alanya, Antalya, Turkey

Being the frequent traveler I am, I was so happy to come across this and I knew right away I had to share. See, this is what I’m talking about! Muslims make up about 1/3 of the world’s population. So its about time more businesses and things accommodating our needs. In return, Muslims need to use and support the    businesses that do address our requirements! What I'm so excited about is booking a hotel where there is a private beach for women!

So what is Halal Booking?

Basically, this website gives you access to hotels that are simply put, “Muslim friendly.” Can you imagine booking a vacation at a hotel with “Halal friendly beaches and pools?” I for one would love to not have women walking around with a few strings attempting to cover their private areas. Halal Booking Promo Video

More specifically, you will be able to find pools for women only or at least closed to men at certain times. You may find pools where women are required to wear burqinis and revealing bathing suits are not allowed.

You may find separate spas for men and women. Hotels that haven’t built separate spas will have separate hours such as women spa hours in the morning and men spa hours in the evening. You will find halal meal items so you won’t have to worry about pork or alcohol being served. You’ll find family friendly entertainment so you won’t’ have to worry about scantily clad women or risque behavior in front of your children and spouses.

Link to Halal Booking

What age boys are allowed in the women’s only facilities?

I would check each hotel because that can change. One of the hotels I saw doesn’t allow boys above 4 years old to be in the women’s only facilities. So that’s a good thing to check out before you make plans.

What About the Gyms?

I’ve looked through the site and found that gyms that are co-ed will allow ladies or families to reserve the gym (free of charge) so you can work out privately. You just need to let them know in advance.

I noticed it depends from one hotel to the next. Sometimes the facilities are set up for women only while some require a reservation. Some reservations are free while some may yield a small charge. This is what I’m so excited about seeing develop in Turkey. Turkey is actually working on converting /renovating many hotels to be more Halal/ Muslim friendly. There is a lot of money in adding a second swimming pool for women only and separate spas and other amenities so some you will see have decided to make the dress code halal and give separate hours for the men and women to swim or use the spas etc. Either way, the country’s tourism industry is working hard to be more accommodating to Muslim travelers.

A few features I really like about HalalBooking are:

*Precise total family pricing: Needs no explanation!

*The prices shown already include the taxes and fees! I hate choosing a hotel on booking.com and then being hit later with 30$ more in various fees and taxes.

*Room suitability guarantee: Oh my goodness, this is a big winner with me. Since they guarantee it, if my room is not suitable to my needs they will give me what I really need to accommodate me. I  sometimes travel to 2 to 3 countries in a year. It is very stressful and tiring. The worse thing is to get into a room and it not have the right size bed or not enough beds. Especially after a 13 hour flight and 4 or 5 hours in airports and taxis, You just want to put your things down, have a hot shower and sleep!

Look at this beauty I found on HalalBooking.com. It’s called Al Areen Palace and Spa in Manama Bahrain.

Al Areen Palace and Spa 

Here are some of the filters you are able to select on HalalBooking:

They call them, “Halal-Friendly Filters”

HALAL FOOD: All food in property is halal. Halal food is available in cafés/restaurants/groceries within 500 m of the property

NO-ALCOHOL POLICY: No alcohol is served on the property’s premises

LADIES PRIVACY: Property has a spa center with 100% privacy either for ladies only or for your family only (all day or certain hours) Property has outdoor swimming pool(s) with 100% privacy either for ladies only or for your family/group only (all day or certain hours)

This is the beautiful Banana Island Resort in Doha, Qatar. It doesn't cost as much as you might think!

Banana Island Resort

TAKE AWAY: Before you jump on Kayak, Booking.com or Trivago, check out HalalBooking.com. Let me know how it works out for you in the comments below! Thanks for reading. Please share this helpful information with your family and friends and remember to support Muslim businesses! 

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