Ajman

The town of Ajman, the capital of the emirate, lies on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. lt comprises the Ruler's office, companies, banks and commercial markets. The port of Ajman is located along a natural creek (Khor) which penetrates the town.

The two major regions in the emirate are Masfout, an agricultural area, lying at a distance of 110 km long at the South east, and Manama located 60 to the east.

Lying on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, the city comprises the Ruler’s office, companies, banks and commercial markets. The port of Ajman is located along a natural creek which penetrates the town. History is evident through the Emirate as in the example of the fine old watchtower at the town's entrance, and the large fort in the town's centre.

Places of attractions

Dhow Yard

Ajman is noted as the world's largest boat building yard and even more as the biggest dhow building center. Here these ocean-going vessels are built using traditional tools, manual skills with the same techniques that has been handed down throught the generations, all without blueprints. The yard also crafts the speedsters that take part in the Dubai Powerboat meets

Mowaihat

The archaeological site of Mowaihat is located on the oustkirts of Ajman. At the time of its discovery, the Mowaihat tomb represented the first indication of Umm al-Nar period occupation in the Northern Emirates. Subsequent work has now identified major sites of this period on the Gulf coast at Al Sufouh, Tell Abraq and Shimal. The material from Mowaihat forms the bulk of the archaeological finds on display in the Ajman        More......

Ajman Museum

This local history and heritage museum is housed in an 18th century fortress, a symbol that reflects the region's rich heritage. On display are treasures of former rulers, and the social ways and traditional professions of the past.

Hotels

Ajman Kempinski Hotel and Resort, PO Box 2025, 3025 Ajman , United Arabian Emirates,
Phone: +971 67451555.