Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Umm Al Qaiwain travel guide

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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.

When to visit Umm Al Qaiwain

Umm Al Qaiwain in July
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in July
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 05m.

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 Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 05m.

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 Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,755 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,217 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,325 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,145 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $379 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Umm Al Qaiwain

Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay $1.06 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 $12.66 and $16.88.

Expect to pay $1.06 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 $12.66 and $16.88.