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 August
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in August
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 50 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, 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. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 50 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 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 $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $127 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, 1448 reviews)
$87+
Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2430 reviews)
$138+
Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1383 reviews)
$90+
Pearl Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2410 reviews)
$83+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, 2158 reviews)
$113+
Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1312 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Umm Al Qaiwain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Umm Al Qaiwain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.