Ajman
Ajman is the fifth-largest and fifth-most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Al Ain.
It is the capital of the Emirate of Ajman and forms part of the Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman metropolitan area. It is bounded by the Persian Gulf to the west and surrounded by the Emirate of Sharjah on land.
Getting to Ajman
Ajman enjoys being located in the middle of the Emirates as a whole. The emirate borders Sharjah and is only 10 km away from Dubai in the south and Umm Al Quwain in the north. Many roads lead to and from Ajman from both Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al Quwain including Emirates Road. Ajman is near to the ports of neighboring Emirates. It is near the international airports of both Sharjah and Dubai.
- 01Ajman Bus Terminal
Worth seeing
Ajman Museum. An old fort in the central square. Built in the late 16th century it has served as the ruler's palace. In the 70’s it was put under usage as a police station. You can see different artifacts and reconstruction of traditional life. 4 dirhams (about
- 01USD)
Souk Saleh, a historic market build in the 1950s.
Things to do
Golfing, at the Al Zorah Golf Club Horse riding, Equestrian Club, a relaxed horse-riding centre with a range of classes. Abra ride, Ajman offers marine passenger transport via abras (traditional wooden boats) along the coastline. Stations are located at Ajman Fish Market, Al Rashidiya, Al Zorah, Musherief, and Safia. Kayaking, in the mangroves of Al Zorah
Where to eat
India House (Sheikh Humaid bin Abdul al-Aziz St; mains 4 to
Getting around Ajman the local way
- Get around10 dirhams to Sharja, 40 dirhams to Dubai (best during the peak times.) Look out for shared taxis that wait for 4 people to come and take the taxi, where you pay 10 dirhams to Dubai when 4 people are sharing the taxi.
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