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

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.

When to visit Umm Al Qaiwain

Umm Al Qaiwain in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 301
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 301
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 Emirates, Etihad Airways, Egyptair and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 50m.

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 Emirates, Etihad Airways, Egyptair and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 50m.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around RM 406 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,038 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 717+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 859+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 610+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 834+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 344+
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Dream Palace Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
RM 187+
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Hiring a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay RM 2.84 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 RM 34.07 and RM 45.42.

Expect to pay RM 2.84 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 RM 34.07 and RM 45.42.