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

Umm Al Qaiwain travel guide

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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.

When to visit Umm Al Qaiwain

Umm Al Qaiwain in June
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in June
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 MEA, ITA Airways, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 14h 10m.

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 Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, 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 MEA, ITA Airways, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 14h 10m.

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

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $443 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$215+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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Crown Palace Hotel And Suites Ajman
4 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$52+
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Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay $1.13 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 $13.49 and $17.99.

Expect to pay $1.13 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 $13.49 and $17.99.

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