Umm Al Quwain Postal Code, ZIP Code & Address Guide (2026)

Many people look for the Umm Al Quwain postal code because the country has no official postal code or zip code. Umm Al Quwain does not have area code nomenclature; like the other UAE regions, it uses the Emirates Post P.O. Box system.

Addresses are identified using: 

• Building or villa number 
• Street name
• Community/ Area Name
• Umm Al Quwain emirate
• P.O. Box number  (if available)

The most commonly used postal code placeholder is 00000 – this would be used when the postal code field is part of the online registration page, shopping checkout, a banking form or a postal code section at the end of an international shipping form. Many sites will also permit N/A; however, 00000 can be considered the safe choice.

Umm Al Quwain has not use postal code system like Abu Dhabi, instead they are based on Onwani. Rather, navigation is done by the use of pretermined street addresses and detailed services using digital mapping technology like Google Maps. 

Umm Al Quwain Postal Code by Area (2026)

Although every locality has its own name, the postal code remains the same placeholder (00000) because no official ZIP code system exists.

Note: The different spellings you may find online (such as Umm al Qaiwain, Um Al Quwain, Umm al Qaywayn, or Arabic spellings) all refer to the same emirate. They do not have separate postal codes.

How to Write a Umm Al Quwain Address 

All the relevant details of a location should be given in a complete address.

Example:

Ahmed Ali

Villa 18

Al Rashidiya

Umm Al Quwain

United Arab Emirates

P.O. Box 12345

Complete addressing information aids in minimizing delivery delays.

Courier Services Operating in Umm Al Quwain 

There are a number of international and regional courier firms for sending parcels across Umm Al Quwain including:

• Emirates Post
• DHL Express
• FedEx
• UPS
• Aramex

These businesses mostly use the recipient’s phone number, map location and full street address, not postcode.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

People have difficulties delivering because they:

1. Find an unrealistic postal code.
2. Type in a wrong zip code from another emirate.
3. Do NOT include the building or villa number.
4. Do not forget to specify the area name.
5. Give an old telephone number to use for a delivery.

It is also much more valuable to have a complete address than a postal code.

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FAQs

Is there a postal code for Umm Al Quwain?

Disabled is Umm Al Quwain (UQ) does not have any official postal code and/or ZIP code system. Using P.O. Box addresses, all deliveries will be made by post with Emirates Post.

For Umm Al Quwain what is the postal code?

00000 is the most popular postal code used for online forms that need one. N/A can also be used if this is a text field.

What is the way of finding addresses in Umm Al Quwain?

The addresses are as per building number, street name, area name/community name, emirate, and if applicable, the P.O. Box number.

Does Umm Al Quwain have the Onwani address system?

No. The Onwani addressing system is only in operation in Abu Dhabi, and not in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.

Is it possible to receive mail to Umm Al Quwain without a postal code?

Yes. The mail is delivered by Emirates Post and a Registered P.O. Box is used instead of a postal code.