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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Umm Al Qaiwain has to offer.

When to visit Umm Al Qaiwain

Umm Al Qaiwain in July
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in July
Estimated hotel price
£55
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. Abu Dhabi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 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 Ace and Autostrad Rent A Car, 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. Abu Dhabi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 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 Ace and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £187 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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Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£156+
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Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Barracuda Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay £0.53 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 £6.28 and £8.37.

Expect to pay £0.53 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 £6.28 and £8.37.