Ajman

The best 7 places to visit in Ajman

Sharjah is the third largest of the seven emirates that make up the United One of the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Ajman’s culture is steeped in exceptional hospitality. It is an inherited tradition borne out of the austere natural environment and the resulting emphasis on receiving and providing for guests. In Ajman, neighbors still celebrate life together, guests are warmly welcomed in and sincere generosity is evidenced throughout everyday life. More than our beaches, quality-driven hospitality offerings or investment-friendly policies, it is the genuine welcoming nature of our people that defines Ajman’s true sense of place.

1st_City Centre Ajman

City Centre Ajman is the emirate’s largest mall with almost 35,000 square metres of retail space and 10.5 million visitors every year. It has over 80 international and local brands, a 9-screen cinema hall, Magic Planet entertainment centre, and over 15 dining outlets in the food court. The additional of the new wing in 2017 included 30 new stores, and there are plans for phase two of redevelopment that will include additional car park levels, more screens at VOX Cinemas, and energy-efficient design. Constantly innovating to stay up-to-date, City Centre Ajman is a stylish location for all your shopping, food and entertainment needs.

2nd_Ajman National Museum

3rd_Dhow Yard

Nestled on the northern end of Ajman Creek, Dhow Yard is a place where visitors can experience the art of traditional dhow making. Renowned as world’s largest boat-making yard and a prime dhow producing centre, it can produce almost thirty boats at a time.

One can also witness the production of speedsters that are used in the Dubai Powerboat meets. The place is perfect for those who are interested in understanding the early art of dhow making.

4th_Beaches in Ajman

Beaches of Ajman are the perfect place to relax and enjoy the weather amid nature’s beauty. There are two public beaches in Ajman namely the Al Hamriya Beach and the Al Zorah Beach. As these two beaches are right next to each other, one can cover these two in one evening.

Smooth white sand and pristine water of Ajman beaches serve as an ideal recreational spot for locals and tourists. Lined with numerous luxurious hotels, each property owns a private patch of beach. The key highlight of the beach other than ideal strolling is dolphin spotting, which are common off the coast.

Another white sand beach to grace the visitors of Ajman, Al Zorah beach is known for being a good fishing spot as well. Also, this quiet beach is perfect for a nice little picnic with the family. A part of this beach is part of the Oberoi Hotel.

A peaceful white sand beach in Ajman, Al Hamriya beach is the perfect spot for a quiet stroll along the shore. It also has a jogging track, fantastic beach restaurants, water sports and is one of the best beaches for swimming. They also have lifeguards on duty so safety when swimming won’t be a concern.

5th_Sheikh Zayed Ajman Mosque

Among all the religious institutions of Ajman, Sheikh Zayed Ajman Mosque stands high on the itinerary of the emirate with its remarkable and intrinsic architecture. Built in the memory of Late Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi by the current leader of Ajman and his son Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, the mosque is a flagship building of the city.

6th_Etisalat Tower

A recent addition to the booming infrastructure of Ajman is its new landmark, Etisalat Tower. With mosque style architecture, this Etisalat Tower is a unique skyscraper in the Ajman skyline. Designed in a distinctive manner, this new landmark of the emirate is topped with a large ball-like structure, often referred to as ‘giant golf ball’.

7th_Al Jarah Cultural Center

The Al Jarah Cultural Center is one of the best ways by which visitors of the UAE can learn more about the country, its origins and how the Emirates have evolved into what it is today.

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development are behind all the services offered by the cultural centre. Hence, it’s also an opportunity to discover the cultural and educational efforts taken by the UAE government to enhance the lifestyle of its citizens.