Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Umm Al Qaiwain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Umm Al Qaiwain

Umm Al Qaiwain in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Umm Al Qaiwain in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 87
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 Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Emirates and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car rental 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 Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Emirates and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Umm Al Qaiwain from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Umm Al Qaiwain is to pick up a car rental 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 (8,041 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,226 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,776 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,135 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,403 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,361 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
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Where to stay in Umm Al Qaiwain

Average rates range from around C$ 97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 270 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Umm Al Qaiwain

Most booked hotels in Umm Al Qaiwain

Palma Beach Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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Barracuda Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Flamingo Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
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Renting a car in Umm Al Qaiwain

Expect to pay C$ 1.36 per litre 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 C$ 16.23 and C$ 21.64.

Expect to pay C$ 1.36 per litre 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 C$ 16.23 and C$ 21.64.