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 June
Estimated hotel price
AED 256
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 256
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 3h 40m.

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 Thrifty and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes 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 3h 40m.

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 Thrifty and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Umm Al Qaiwain.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (4,598 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,442 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around AED 338 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 434 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 Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 322+
Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 474+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 397+
Al Smou Hotel Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 136+
Ewan Ajman Suites Hotel
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 180+
Crown Palace Hotel Ajman
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
AED 154+

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain costs AED 86 per day, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 36.58 and AED 48.77.

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain costs AED 86 per day, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 36.58 and AED 48.77.