International and local Telephone lines services, fax, email, and internet services are all available at competitive prices. Broadband and dial-up Internet are both available but some web sites may fall to censorship, in line with the country’s customs and beliefs. Al Wasel’ is a GSM prepaid, rechargeable mobile service available for visitors and tourists.

The tiny emirate of Umm al-Quwain is situated between Sharjah to the south-west and Ra’s al-Khaimah to the north-east, about 20 minutes drive from Ajman.

The weather in Umm Al-Quwain is very comfortable and pleasant from November to March, with average daytime high temperatures reaching 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit), and nighttime lows reaching 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). From March through October, the temperatures are extremely hot, with daytime highs reaching 40 degrees Celsius, equal to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Though summer humidity levels are high, rainfall is rare, averaging only 42 millimeters per year.

Though there is no airport in Umm Al-Quwain, there are airports in nearby Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al-Khaimah. Taxis are the main mode of transportation for travelers in the city.

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Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED or Dhs. - 1 USD = 3.68 Dhs)