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

Umm Al Qaiwain travel guide

Umm Al Qaiwain Tourism | Umm Al Qaiwain Guide

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 05m.

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 Budget and Ace, 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 05m.

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 Budget and Ace, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,476 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,773 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around AED 339 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 902 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Umm Al Qaiwain

Most booked hotels in Umm Al Qaiwain

See all
Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 773+
View
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 513+
View
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 728+
View
Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 371+
View
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 768+
View
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 363+
View

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain costs AED 82 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Umm Al Qaiwain.

Expect to pay AED 2.65 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 31.73 and AED 42.31.

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain costs AED 82 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Umm Al Qaiwain.

Expect to pay AED 2.65 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 31.73 and AED 42.31.

Umm Al Qaiwain Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Umm Al Qaiwain city guide for the best Umm Al Qaiwain travel tips. To help you organise your Umm Al Qaiwain trip ideas, this Umm Al Qaiwain visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.