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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 21h.

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 Sixt and Hit, 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 21h.

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 Sixt and Hit, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (8,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,005 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,750 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,791 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,090 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,443 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,261 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around AED 254 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 685 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 308+
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Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain costs AED 87 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay AED 3.57 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 42.75 and AED 57.00.

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain costs AED 87 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay AED 3.57 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 42.75 and AED 57.00.