Musaffah and Kigali
Musaffah, a city of about 243,000 people, lies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. In the same region as Musaffah: Abu Dhabi and Al Ain City.
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Travelling from Musaffah: designer holiday homes in Kigali
From Musaffah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Musaffah
About 3,938 km separate Musaffah from Kigali, as the crow flies. The clock in Musaffah is two hours ahead of Kigali's.
From Musaffah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travelling from Musaffah, you follow the entry rule for citizens of the United Arab Emirates. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
The United Arab Emirates's currency is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once your dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Musaffah is about 3,938 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Musaffah has about 243,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Musaffah is in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
- Abu Dhabi and Al Ain City are in the same region as Musaffah.
- Musaffah is two hours ahead of Kigali.
- From Musaffah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of the United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED).
The villas
Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from Musaffah to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Musaffah, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the United Arab Emirates?
A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
Which payment methods work from the United Arab Emirates?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
Villas and features for travellers from Musaffah
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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