Ajman is a small emirate located in the northeast of the UAE. It borders on Sharjah and is washed by the waters of the Persian Gulf. Well suited for a family and relaxing holiday, there are few tourists during the high season. For a good rest, you need to learn everything about Ajman – beaches, their location, infrastructure, prices and rules of conduct.
About the emirate’s beach line
The beach line in this part of the United Arab Emirates is relatively large and is 19 km long. However, areas located near hotel complexes and public places are considered suitable for sunbathing and safe swimming. There are few of the latter in the emirate, they are located in the city limits of the capital. This is important for tourists and independent travelers who have booked rooms in city hotels. Before visiting the beaches in Ajman , you need to find out their location and general rules of conduct and description.
Useful information for vacationers in the UAE:
- Coverage – fine, golden sand. The surface is flat, there is a slight slope towards the sea.
- Width – up to 50 meters. It is artificially limited by the buildings of hotel complexes along the coastline.
- The entry into the sea on the beaches of Ajman is gentle, you can relax with children.
- The water is clean, but with a strong tide in the morning, a large amount of algae can be thrown onto the shore.
- Cleaned every day, but in the public area you can find garbage. It’s a bit dirtier here than on the coast of Sharjah , Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
You can swim and sunbathe along the entire coastline. But in the “wild” places there is no mandatory infrastructure – rescue posts, medical care. There are no cafes and small shops selling drinks and food. They are only near the territory of beach hotels, in a public place for swimming, sunbathing. They are marked on the city map, information about the work can be obtained on the official website of the capital.
Public and hotel beach areas
All beach areas of Ajman are divided into public and owned by hotels. There is a separate category – private territory. Admission to them is limited, in most cases, local guards require a fee of up to 50 dirhams. But the infrastructure and general conditions in such places do not differ from public or hotel beaches. Therefore, it is better not to consider them for a relaxing sea holiday.
What you need to know about the beach areas in Ajman :
- Popular located near hotel complexes – Kempinski , Tulip Inn Royal , Ramada , Ajman Palace Hotel , Ajman Saray , Fairmont Ajman .
- There are almost no sun loungers and umbrellas. The rental price for them is from 5 dirhams per set. But it is better to take a bedding and a sun umbrella with you.
- Tuesday at the public beaches of Ajman is Women’s Day. Men are not allowed to enter.
- You can not take photos or filming of local residents without their permission. This is a direct violation of the law of the emirate.
- Often there is no security, so you need to look after your things yourself.
- Topless sunbathing is prohibited for women and local laws must be followed.
The beaches of the hotels are equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers and comfortable mattresses. However, access to them is paid. In the low season, the price per pass is 20 dirhams. The price includes a sunbed and all accessories for it. Additionally, you can use the beach bars and cafes – buy drinks, snacks. There is no official rating of beaches in Ajman , but the best ones are located at the hotels.
Reviews about a beach holiday are different. Some tourists like the small number of visitors, some are dissatisfied with the undeveloped infrastructure. But most of the reviews are positive.
Weather on the coast
The weather in the United Arab Emirates depends on the holiday season. For sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the sea, it is not recommended to go to the side in summer. At this time, the temperature rises to +50 degrees, while high humidity is observed. Being on the beach in Ajman will be at least not comfortable. There is a high probability of getting sunstroke, skin burns. In summer, you can go to the sea early in the morning or in the evening. At other times, you can book excursions to local attractions, go to Dubai for shopping. There you can take good photos with a view of the Burj Khalifa, singing fountains.
The best season for swimming in the Persian Gulf is the end of autumn and the middle of winter. The water temperature in the coastal zone is +20-22 degrees. The coast is clean, there is very little algae and natural debris on the beach. At this time, it is outdoors all day. The temperature may drop slightly in the evening and at night. For this time of day, you need to prepare warm clothes. Humidity also drops to a comfortable level. The beaches of the emirate can be visited all year round.