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 249
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 249
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 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 50 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Alamo, 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. 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 50 km from Umm Al Qaiwain. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Umm Al Qaiwain

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Umm Al Qaiwain

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,419 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,399 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,762 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,096 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around RM 271 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 821 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 3.86 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 46.28 and RM 61.70.

Expect to pay RM 3.86 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 46.28 and RM 61.70.