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 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Umm Al Qaiwain.

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 Autostrad Rent A Car, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Umm Al Qaiwain.

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 Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around $82 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, 2571 reviews)
$92+
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1442 reviews)
$91+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5413 reviews)
$50+
Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1427 reviews)
$85+
Pearl Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2422 reviews)
$70+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, 2054 reviews)
$105+

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.