Ajman is the smallest emirate in the UAE. However, on its territory there are many historical and natural attractions. This gives tourists the opportunity to plan a beach holiday, an excursion program. To do this, you need to make a route, choose transport and travel time. First you need to find out the sights of Ajman – location, prices for excursions, its duration.
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Briefly about the emirate
On the map of the United Arab Emirates, Ajman is located in the eastern part of the Persian Gulf. It occupies a small area, most of it is located on the coast. The capital is the city of the same name, in which 80% of the population lives. The main source of income is tourism. Build many hotel complexes, hotels. The emirate is well suited for a family and relaxing holiday. Advantages – location, relatively low prices for accommodation, good service. Disadvantages – poorly developed transport links. You can get from Ajman to Dubai only by one bus, taxi, or rented car.
Features of the tour from Ajman:
- Where to order. This can be done when buying a tour in the UAE, or from representatives of tour companies. Often located in hotels and inns.
- Travel time. Depends on the excursion program, its duration. Usually group tours last longer than individual tours.
- Prices. The average cost of an excursion from Ajman is 120-180 dirhams. Individual will be more expensive.
You can rent a car to visit sights. Before that, you need to study the map of the emirate, the location and opening hours of places to visit. Information can be obtained on the official website, or from representatives of excursion companies. The price of renting a car is from 60 dirhams per day. During the day you can see 2-3 sights of Ajman. According to the reviews of tourists in historical places, you can take good photos, video filming.
Sightseeing tours
Departure time depends on the season. It is not recommended to plan a trip in the summer, the air temperature can reach +45 degrees. In this case, it is necessary to leave early in the morning or in the evening. It is best to plan your trip in autumn or winter. At this time, the humidity of the air, the temperature decreases. All rental cars are air-conditioned, which is convenient for long journeys.
Old fort
In the central district of Al-Bustan, there is an ancient fort, around which the historical museum of Ajman was created. It is located one kilometer from the city’s waterfront, it is convenient to get to it by taxi. Al Musalla bus station is located nearby. Buses to Dubai pass through it. The fort was built in the 18th century, before the unification of the Arab Emirates, the residence of the local king was located here. In 1981, the local administration established a historical museum. It combines historical finds, archaeological and architectural features of the emirate.
Museum and fort information:
- Opening hours – from 8:00 to 20:00. Friday is a short day.
- The ticket price is 5 dirhams. For children under 12 years old – 1 dirham.
- Coral stone was used for the construction. In the courtyard of the Ajman attraction there is an old dhow boat. It is built from palm leaves.
- The exhibition presents archaeological excavations and artifacts. Here you can see samples of ceramics, jewelry.
- The museum houses the Koran, the oldest copy in Ajman.
The ethnographic part presents the life of local residents – objects, tools.
You can spend about 1 hour to visit the museum and the fort. It is recommended to go on a weekday when there are very few visitors. Explanatory plaques in Arabic and English. The premises have an air conditioning system. The disadvantage is the lack of a cafe or restaurant. It is recommended to take drinks with you.
Shipyard Ajman
The Ajman shipyard is one of the oldest in the UAE. The reason is that before the start of the tourism boom, the main source of income for local residents was pearl fishing and fishing. Classic Arab dhows were made at this shipyard. The demand for them is still growing, as they are stable on water and have a good view. They are used for fishing, organizing sea excursions in the waters of the Persian Gulf. Sometimes floating restaurants or cafes are equipped in the dhow. Now for the construction of boats using modern materials and technologies.
This sights of Ajman belongs to Sheikh Rashid al-Nuami. On the pier of the Ajman shipyard, you can see ready-made ships and boats. Access to the pier is free, but tourists and visitors to the UAE will not be able to see the construction process. The production workshops are closed to the public. On the pier you can order an excursion, take a photo of the dhow boats. The reviews say that the maximum visit time is up to 2 hours.
About the shipyard:
- Located on the territory of the city port.
- Access is free.
- Works from 9:00 to 20:00.
- There are several souvenir shops.
Here you can organize a relaxing holiday. It is recommended to visit local cafes, try real Arabic coffee. This attraction of Ajman can be visited on the way to Dubai. There is a bus stop nearby, which is convenient for guests of the emirate.
Al Nuami Mosque (Sheikh Rashed Bin Humaid)
The relatively new Al Nuami Mosque (Sheikh Rashed Bin Humaid) is located in the southern district of the emirate’s capital. It was built by the current ruler in memory of his father. The building with classical Arabic forms is distinguished by high minarets. The facade is decorated with carved cream-colored stone. These are the sights of Ajman – a functioning mosque. Access to the territory of non-Muslims is prohibited. Well, tourists can take photos outside the building. The Al-Nuami Mosque looks especially beautiful at sunset.
In front of the building, a large area was made, on which comfortable benches are located. Here you can relax before the next tour of the UAE. Feature – a multi-stage minaret was built. It is the main decoration of the mosque. Its total area is 20 thousand square meters. Where locals come for morning and evening services. Friday is especially crowded.
Embankment
It is located within the city limits. There are convenient paths for walking and cycling. Benches and gazebos have been installed. There is a public beach on the coast of the Persian Gulf. This is a favorite place for city dwellers for evening walks. Tourists here love to take photos, reviews of the sights of Ajman are positive. It is not recommended to go out here during the day, as the air temperature can be high. However, in the morning and evening, a pleasant cooling breeze blows from the bay.
What to see and do on the Ajman waterfront:
- Visit a cafe or restaurant. And here they serve classic Arabic cuisine, there is a European menu.
- View watchtower. It was built in the 19th century and consists of coral stone. You cannot go inside.
- Plan a trip to the city beach.
For children built playgrounds and entertainment areas. Nearby are the hotels of the emirates Coral Beach, Caravan Resort, Ramada Beach. On their territory there are shopping centers, shops, souvenir shops. It can be visited on the way to Sharjah.
Fish market
It is worth a visit to get the atmosphere of a real Arab market. It is open every day from 6:30 am to 12:30 pm. The fish market in Ajman receives most of the catch from the Gulf Coast. Trades are held here, especially noisy in the morning. In the market you can buy fresh fish and seafood. But tourists visit it to get emotions. Here you can see how the real Arab trade takes place.
The disadvantage of the fish market in Ajman is that there is no retail. Fish and seafood are sold only in bulk. But to see this attraction of Ajman is worth it because of the atmosphere. Interesting photos are taken here. Description can be seen on the official website of the emirate.