Where to Travel in 2023

A look back at 2023, the year global travel fully reopened — and Muslim travellers returned to old favourites while discovering new halal-friendly destinations along the way.

Browse the articles below for itineraries, dining guides, and practical tips drawn from the year’s top picks, complete with halal dining and prayer facility notes.

✦ DESTINATIONS

Top Destinations to Explore in 2023

Tokyo

Tokyo

Tokyo is considered the most populous metropolis in the world and is a wonderful city to visit. For Muslim travellers Tokyo offers good halal facilities including a number of mosques and a good number of halal restaurants. The city offers numerous shopping and entertainment opportunities for its vis...

Istanbul

Istanbul

Istanbul is the most populated and culturally diverse city in Turkey. For a Muslim visitor, Istanbul is an ideal vacation destination as it offers a wide range of halal facilities including halal friendly hotels, mosques and halal restaurants. The most popular landmark of the city is the Blue Mosque...

Maldives

Maldives

Boasting of beautiful white beaches and unbelievable sceneries, Maldives is a great place to enjoy a halal vacation. Maldives in the Indian Ocean comprises of an archipelago of 1192 islands out of which 200 islands are inhabited and 80 islands have resorts. For Muslim visitors’ halal holidays ...

Seoul

Seoul

Seoul, the largest metropolis and the Capital of the Republic of Korea (or South Korea), is one of the leading global cities of the modern world. Seoul is a city that has the best of both worlds with its rich historical background as well as its transformation into the modern world. South Korea is s...

Sydney

Sydney

Sydney lies on the south-east coast of Australia and is the state capital of New South Wales. It was previously inhabited by indigenous Australians for at least 30,000 year but its current inhabitants comprise of cosmopolitan and international population.

Berlin

Berlin

The vibrant city of Berlin embodies the bright spirit and vigor that Germany is known for. Being the capital of the country, the city is home to over 3.4 million people - with around 8.1-% of the population comprising Muslim residents. Muslims of Turkish background make up most of this population, a...

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a halal friendly destination and offers excellent facilities for Muslim travelers. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and is set at the apex of the Klang Valley.The city is recognized by its prominent landmark the Petronas Twin Towers. Kuala Lumpur through its journey of develop...

Bangkok

Bangkok

Popular by the name 'Venice of the East', Bangkok is a beautiful destination to spend an eventful holiday. For Muslim travellers, Bangkok offers a wide range of halal facilities. Bangkok offers some interesting sightseeing options and loads of options of entertainment and shopping. When it comes to ...

London

London

London is among the most sought after travel destinations for muslim travellers. Known as a classy city, it is a true metropolis in every sense. Whether it is architecture, the old world charm, museums, green spaces or art galleries, London has it all. London has a large population of Muslims and for Muslim visitors; the city offers a variety of halal facilities including halal hotels, halal restaurants and mosque.

New York

New York

One of the most loved cities in United States; New York is a must-visit destination. Sitting at the mouth of the Hudson River, the city is the financial backbone of the United States. The city is also the center of fashion, culture, food and media. New York is home to numerous beautiful buildings an...

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