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
€55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in August
Estimated hotel price
€55
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. Abu Dhabi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 50 km 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 27 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. Abu Dhabi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 50 km 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 (4,685 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,885 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around €78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €106 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)
€83+
Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€85+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€99+
Al Smou Hotel Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€33+
Ewan Ajman Suites Hotel
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€44+
Crown Palace Hotel Ajman
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
€35+

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay €0.81 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 €9.72 and €12.96.

Expect to pay €0.81 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 €9.72 and €12.96.