Umm Al Qaiwain travel guide

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You're Going to Love Umm Al Qaiwain

With a population of 44,411, Umm Al Qaiwain is the largest city in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Umm Al Qaiwain to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Umm Al Qaiwain

Umm Al Qaiwain in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 268
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 268
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Umm Al Qaiwain

Plane

Although Umm Al Qaiwain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sharjah (SHJ), which is located 27 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. The shortest domestic flight to Umm Al Qaiwain departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 4h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 50 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of AMEX and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

Although Umm Al Qaiwain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sharjah (SHJ), which is located 27 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. The shortest domestic flight to Umm Al Qaiwain departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 4h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 50 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of AMEX and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,922 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,328 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (935 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around AED 335 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 632 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Umm Al Qaiwain

Most booked hotels in Umm Al Qaiwain

Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 441+
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 285+
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 360+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 461+
Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 362+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 196+

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay AED 2.58 per litre in Umm Al Qaiwain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 30.86 and AED 41.14.

Expect to pay AED 2.58 per litre in Umm Al Qaiwain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 30.86 and AED 41.14.

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