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. Umm Al Qaiwain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Umm Al Qaiwain

Umm Al Qaiwain in August
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in August
Estimated hotel price
£47
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. Abu Dhabi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca 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 11h 15m.

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 Budget 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 17 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. Abu Dhabi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca 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 11h 15m.

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

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,492 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 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)
£69+
Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Pearl Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Barracuda Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£78+

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay £0.67 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 £7.94 and £10.59.

Expect to pay £0.67 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 £7.94 and £10.59.