Ajman is the smallest emirate in the UAE. It is located in the northeast, bordering Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah . This is a convenient place for a family holiday, but there is little entertainment. Before going on a tour, it is recommended to study the location of Ajman on the map of the UAE – location, transport system, what to see.
Location of the emirate
The advantages of the emirate lies in the proximity of megacities – Dubai and Sharjah . The distance to the first is 25 km, to the second – 10 km. But this is from the border of the region. The population is 400,000 people, most of them are employed in the tourism sector. Here is a large fish market, the famous shipyard for the manufacture of Arab dhows . Hotel complexes have been built on the coast, the Persian Gulf is clean, there is no oil production. The emirate is well suited for a beach holiday.
Features of the geographical position of Ajman on the map of the United Arab Emirates:
- The total area is 259 km².
- The length of the coastline is 19 km. Only a small part, located on the coast of the capital, is suitable for a beach holiday.
- Height – 13 m above sea level.
- A large highway passes through the emirate, connecting it with the rest of the country.
Most of Ajman is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Inland, the maximum distance is 10 km. Hotel prices are lower than in Sharjah or Dubai. Therefore, it is chosen for an economical holiday. Here you can spend your holidays in a relatively calm environment. Before that, you need to study a detailed tourist map of the city and region in Russian with the names of the streets.
[/su_note] Tip: Ajman in the UAE occupies a small area, there are few attractions and attractions. It is recommended to plan a trip for excursions or shopping in other emirates.[/su_note]Transport system
The disadvantage of the emirate’s location is a poorly developed transport interchange. To travel to other regions of the country, you need to rent a car or order a taxi. The bus service leaves much to be desired. Only one bus station operates in the capital, one bus route departs from it in the direction of Dubai. This is inconvenient for tourists vacationing in Ajman resort hotels . Therefore, before traveling to other emirates, it is recommended to study the exact location of Ajman on the map of the UAE, to make the best route.
How to get to Dubai or Sharjah :
- By car. It can be rented in the city or in the services at the hotel. Rental price – from 60 dirhams. But before that, you need to study the map of Ajman and the surrounding area.
- By bus. Only one E400 route departs from the central bus station. The frequency of departure is 40-50 minutes. Travel time – up to 30 minutes. to travel, you need to buy a NOL card and top up your mima for 1 trip.
- By taxi. The disadvantage of traveling to Dubai from Ajman is that you need to cross two borders on the map (plus Sharjah ). For each you need to pay 20 dirhams. The total price of the trip will be 120-140 dirhams.
Therefore, when planning a holiday in this emirate, you need to draw up travel routes in advance. An alternative is to book sightseeing tours as part of a group. Also, buses to Dubai to the local shopping center depart from the hotels almost every day. There you can do shopping, see the sights – singing fountains, Burj Khalifa, visit the Deira area .