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 May
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in May
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. 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 31 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , 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 Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. 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 31 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 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 $83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $115 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, 2515 reviews)
$92+
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1447 reviews)
$90+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5374 reviews)
$53+
Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1415 reviews)
$86+
Pearl Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2419 reviews)
$73+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, 2086 reviews)
$106+

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.