Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 March
Estimated hotel price
AED 230
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 230
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 Al Ain and takes around 12h 30m.

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 Sixt, 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 Al Ain and takes around 12h 30m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,517 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around AED 223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 556 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Umm Al Qaiwain

Most booked hotels in Umm Al Qaiwain

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Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 268+
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Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 279+
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Barracuda Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 257+
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Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 419+
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Flamingo Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 231+
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Royal Residence Hotel Apartments
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 136+
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Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain costs AED 85 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Umm Al Qaiwain.

Expect to pay AED 3.49 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 41.88 and AED 55.83.

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain costs AED 85 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Umm Al Qaiwain.

Expect to pay AED 3.49 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 41.88 and AED 55.83.