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 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 British Airways, Etihad 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 11h 05m.

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.

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 17 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. Abu Dhabi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Etihad 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 11h 05m.

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.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Umm Al Qaiwain.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 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 Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£42+
Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Pearl Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£83+

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay £0.70 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 £8.30 and £11.06.

Expect to pay £0.70 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 £8.30 and £11.06.