Best Places to Visit in Ajman UAE with Landmarks Pictures

About Ajman

The capital of the Emirate of Ajman, the city of Ajman is located along the Persian Gulf. The Emirate of Ajman is the smallest Emirate out of the seven Emirates in the United Arab Emirates. Ajman city, being the capital, has more than 90% of the total population of the Emirate. Skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, monuments and mosques make up this urban city a popular tourist attraction. After the city faced a financial crisis during 2007-2008, it is still recovering and is currently undergoing a period of rapid growth. While on a tour in Ajman, the things to do in Ajman are to visit the following places as mentioned below:

Places to Visit in Ajman with Landmark Pictures

 

1. Etisalat Tower

A fairly new high-rise building of Ajman, Etisalat Tower is a new addition to the rapid infrastructural growth in the city. The Tower has been designed in unique mosque-style architecture. The Tower is topped with a huge ball-like structure that is often referred to as the ‘giant golf ball’.

Etisalat Tower is easily accessible if tourists avail of the bus services, bus number E400 pass by the tower and the bus is available from Sorbonne University, Watchtower and Performing Arts Centre, Abu Dhabi. Bus number 100 also takes the route of Etisalat Tower. The Tower is famous for its architectural wonder made of glass, making it a favoured tourist attraction of Ajman.

Ajman Dhow Yard

One of the oldest, largest, busiest and active boat building premises in all of UAE, Dhow Yard is renowned and a popular tourist attraction in Ajman. A ‘dhow’ is a traditional Arabic wooden boat with one or more lateen sails, that is built by hand according to the instructions and specific oral guidelines that have been handed down through generations. Ajman Dhow Yard is one of the best places to visit in Ajman, as visitors and tourists can have a glimpse of UAE’s seafaring and gleaming past.

Visitors can also witness the making of dhow boats as the workers and boatmen make these boats in their traditional method. The boat-building yard makes twenty to thirty boats at one time, so visitors can also witness the making in its various stages of making. However, presently fibre glass has replaced traditional wood that was used for making the exterior of dhows. One can reach the Dhow Yard by taking a taxi to the Ajman Marina and asking for the boat building area. 

Ajman National Museum

Ajman National Museum is one of the oldest monuments of Ajman. This iconic fort served as the residential home of the ruling families of Ajman. It has now been converted into a museum that houses relics, paintings, documents, photos, weapons and ancient Emirati manuscripts from many generations of the glorious past of Ajman. The traditional kind of local lifestyle, archaeological findings are exhibited here that majorly interest history buffs. This fort was built in the 18th century and still stands strong after 300 years.

The monument was built in the ancient architectural design and tourists get a glimpse of the historical importance of the fort along with its priceless items stored in the museum. The fortification of the monument includes two watchtowers, two towers and two cannons beside the grand entrance gateway. An entry fee of AED 5 is charged for individual adults, AED 1 for children and AED 15 for a family. Ajman National Museum ranks first among the best places to visit in Ajman and is a major tourist attraction in Ajman.

 Al Zorah Natural Reserve

Visiting a natural reserve away from the hustle of the urban metropolis can prove to be refreshing and soothing for a change. Pristine sandy beaches, turquoise blue lagoons and herds of mangroves make visiting Al Zorah Natural Reserve as one of the top things to do in Ajman. The reserve shelters numerous species of birds including pink flamingos, herons and egrets.

Flocks of migratory birds, depending on the season, pay a visit to the reserve. Avid birdwatchers come in great numbers to see the rare birds that are not native to the place. Tourists explore the mangrove forests by kayaking. The calm water makes paddling easy even for the most novice paddlers. Since the reserve is surrounded by seven kilometres of waterfront, this area makes for various water activities. Taking a dip into the warm water of the natural harbour of the Gulf, kayaking and fishing can be the pertinent things to do in Ajman. 

 Al Murabba Watchtower

For over 80 years, Al Murabba Watchtower has served as the guardian of Ajman. This watchtower was built in the 1930s, commissioned by Sheikh Rashid Al Hamid Nuaimi. However, it was recently restored in the 2000s and stands strong as one of the most iconic landmarks of Ajman City. While in the city, tourists tend to visit the place, as it is one of the top things to do in Ajman.

Ajman Marina

Stretched out along 12 kilometres of waterfront, Ajman Marina is the beginning of the future of Ajman. Posh residential properties, a high-end chain of hotels and restaurants along with a hoard of water activities to explore surrounded by sandy areas make visiting Ajman Marina worthwhile. Excellent high-security berthing services are also available here.

It is the only marina in Ajman that perhaps has the longest stretch of waterfront; along with a fascinating and striking view of mangrove forests. Entertainment venues, recreational parks and food outlets sprinkle life into the place. Exploring the mangrove forest in boats and signing up for fun water activities like water skiing and fishing are the top things to do in Ajman.

Masfout

 A landlocked enclave and cradled by the Hajar Mountains, Masfout is a small town located at a 90-minute drive away from Ajman city. This picturesque town is the holy abode of trekkers, hikers and nature lovers and makes for a peaceful respite away from the humdrum of the city an escape from the summer heat of the urban capital of the Emirati.

The rocky countryside makes an ideal place for walking miles, mountain biking and hiking. The town is rather offbeat and many tourists are unaware of the beauty or existence of this place. However, avid nature lovers and professional hikers pay a visit to Masfout as one of the most important things to do in Ajman.

Ajman Corniche Beach

Ajman Corniche has become one of the prime tourist attractions of Ajman. Not just tourists, but locals frequent the place too. Barbeques by the shore of sandy beaches and rows of cafés overlooking the sea lined up by the Corniche help in attracting many visitors.

Families visit the Ajman Corniche to celebrate a picnic day or simply to take a leisurely stroll by the shoreline of the waterfront. Others can opt to venture out to take a swim in the azure blue clear seawater. Swimming is, however, only allowed in the authorised areas of the waterfront and beach which is safeguarded by rescue unit and coastal guards of the Ajman Civil Defence.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

One of the most important monuments famous for traditional architecture and sacred pertinence, Sheikh Zayed is located a little on the outskirts of the capital city. It attracts hundreds of tourists from all over the globe and locals who come to pay their respect to the monument that has great religious importance. The premise of the mosque is over 37000 sq metres and it can occupy 2500 people at one time inside the mosque. Sheikh Zayed is one of the largest and iconic monuments in the surrounding areas of the city of Ajman. 

 Ajman City Centre

Be it fashion, food or unlimited entertainment, City Centre Ajman is the ultimate family and tourist destination. Local and international clothing lines, food joints and multiplexes make City Centre Ajman a place where both adults and kids enjoy visiting. Tourists can pick up souvenirs for loved ones back home from over 120 stores and counting.

The premise of the mall has its own high-speed Wi-Fi connection (Free_Mall_WiFi) which visitors can connect to and enjoy free browsing. There are direct buses that pass by the mall. One can also avail of taxi services to reach the mall. The mall reels in people during government and weekend holidays. 

UAQ Fort & Museum

The UAQ once guarded the entrance of the old city and overlooks both the sea and the creek. The fort has now been restored, maintained and preserved as a small museum of the city. Most of the findings that the museum has in store are from the archaeological findings of the Al-Dur. Items are relics that date back 200 years like jewellery, textile, artistry, metalwork and craftwork are housed inside this fort-cum-museum. 

Seneyah Island

One of the most romantic places in Ajman City, Seneyah Island is a favourite place among couples, families and friends who want to spend a quiet weekend with their l

Dreamland Aqua Park

An entertainment complex that draws both adults and kids in large numbers, Dreamland Aqua Park has over twenty-five attractions enjoyed by both kids and adults. Water roller coasters, giant wave pools, kamikaze, black holes, aqua play, dream streams and twisters are some of the rides and attractions in the park. It is ultimate for a holiday day tour with families or friends.

Tourists can enjoy two-day overnight camping offered by Dreamland Aqua Park Waterside Camping, those who want a sensational and true camping experience with camping tents and sleeping bags. This thrilling waterpark is especially popular during the summertime when the soaring temperatures bring more and more visitors to chill and have fun in the cool waters of these fun-filled rides.