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 October
Estimated hotel price
AED 282
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 282
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 17 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. The shortest domestic flight to Umm Al Qaiwain departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 31 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

Although Umm Al Qaiwain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sharjah (SHJ), which is located 17 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. The shortest domestic flight to Umm Al Qaiwain departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 31 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,333 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around AED 296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 889 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 320+
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Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay AED 2.50 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 29.97 and AED 39.96.

Expect to pay AED 2.50 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 29.97 and AED 39.96.