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 March
Estimated hotel price
RM 254
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 254
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 Condor, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Emirates and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 31 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVUS, 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 Condor, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Emirates and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 31 miles from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVUS, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (8,049 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,032 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,800 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (926 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,151 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around RM 323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 785 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 RM 3.94 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 47.25 and RM 63.00.

Expect to pay RM 3.94 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 47.25 and RM 63.00.