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A striking mosque in Umm Al Quwain, showcasing modern Islamic architecture under a clear blue sky.
Stunning view of a mosque with domes and minarets in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates.
A stunning aerial shot of Sharjah cityscape featuring parks, landmarks, and coastline at sunset.
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Umm Al Quwain City

Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates · Asia

About Umm Al Quwain City

Umm Al Quwain City sits on the route: 20 minutes from Al Ḩamrīyah, 45km from Dubai Frame.

Umm Al Quwain City is in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates, with about 59,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Ḩamrīyah, about 10 km away.

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What is there to see near Umm Al Quwain City?

Within an hour or so of Umm Al Quwain City: Dubai Frame (45 km), Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (49 km), Burj Khalifa (50 km), Mleiha Archaeological Centre (58 km).

Are there any good drives near Umm Al Quwain City?

The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road and Jebel Jais Mountain Road.

Where is Umm Al Quwain City?

Umm Al Quwain City is in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates, about 10 km from Al Ḩamrīyah.

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Quick Information

Population
59,098
Continent
Asia
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Umm Al Quwain
Timezone
Asia/Dubai
Coordinates
25.5647, 55.5552

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Arab Emirates

Police
999
Ambulance
998
Fire
997
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Umm Al Quwain City

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Dubai Frame

A 150-meter-tall picture-frame-shaped structure offering views of old Dubai on one side and the modern skyline on the other from its glass-bottomed skywalk.

45 km · about 50 min drive

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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Massive aquarium inside the Dubai Mall with a 10-million-litre tank and a walk-through tunnel beneath sharks and rays.

49 km · about 55 min drive

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Burj Khalifa

The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.

50 km · about 55 min drive

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Mleiha Archaeological Centre

A desert site in Sharjah's interior with Bronze Age tombs, a Umm an-Nar circular grave and evidence of stone tools 125,000 years old, presented in a centre built into the dunes. Fossil Rock rises nearby.

58 km · about 65 min drive

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IMG Worlds of Adventure

Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.

59 km · about 70 min drive

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Burj Al Arab

Sail-shaped luxury hotel on its own artificial island in Dubai, often called the world's most luxurious hotel.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Umm Al Quwain City

  • 72 kmJebel Jais RoadA 33km climb up the UAE's highest mountain on a wide, immaculate road with viewing decks at the top.
  • 76 kmJebel Jais Mountain RoadA silky multi-lane ribbon of hairpins climbing the UAE's highest mountain to nearly 1,900 m in Ras Al Khaimah: a magnet for supercars, cyclists and sunset chasers.
  • 78 kmAl Rafisah DamA reservoir ringed by bare Hajar peaks on the road into Khor Fakkan, with kayaks for hire and a lakeside restaurant. A short walk upstream leads into Wadi Shees and its rock pools.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Umm Al Quwain City.

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19 km awayPop. 6,539

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20 km awayPop. 490,035

Ar Rumaylah

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22 km awayPop. 86,000

Halwan

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28 km awayPop. 19,389

Al Sajaah

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

29 km awayPop. 53,079

Sharjah

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

29 km awayPop. 1,800,000

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