The Ajman :
The emirate of Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates covering an area of 259 square kilometers (100 square miles) located on the west coast between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Ajman was the second emirate after Dubai to introduce freehold property in 2004.
Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates and is centrally located on the western coast of the UAE.
Ajman has a pleasant blend of old and new, the simple and sophisticated. Ajman is located next to
Sharjah and its Corniche boasts a fine sandy beach. It is composed of three sections
The area of the Emirate of Ajman is about 460 Sq. Km. while the total area including the regional waters is
about 600 Sq. Km. Ajman City is the capital of the Emirate and lies down at a small creek of 16 Km. length
to the North East of Sharjah.
The Emirate of Ajman is situated on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, extending over a distance of 16 km, between the emirates of Umm Al-Quwain and Sharjah. The area of the emirate is 259 square kilometers, equivalent to 0.3% of the country’s total area, excluding the islands. The population was estimated to be 80,000 in 1992.
The town of Ajman, the capital of the emirate, lies on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. lt comprises the Ruler’s office, companies, banks and commercial markets. The port of Ajman is located along a natural creek (Khor) which penetrates the town.
The two major regions in the emirate are Masfout, an agricultural area, lying at a distance of 110 km long at the South east, and Manama located 60 to the east.
The Emirate of Ajman is situated on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, extending over a distance of 16 Km,
between the emirates of Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah. The area of the emirate is 259 Square kilometres,
equivalent to 0.3% of the country's total area, excluding the islands. The population was estimated to be
80,000 in 1992.
These sections are: Ajman City, Masfout region and Manama region.
The town of Ajman, the capital of the emirate, lies on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. It comprises the Ruler's
office, companies, banks and commercial markets. The Ajman city centre is a shopper's destination with
about 50 international and local retail line shops to cater to a diverse range of tastes. The port of Ajman is
located along a natural creek (Khor) which penetrates the town.
The souks of Ajman are renowned for their excellent bargains while the Ajman City Centre houses 50 local
and international brands.
Ajman Fort is located in the centre of the city and is surrounded by the Ruler’s Office, various companies,
banks and commercial centres. Ajman’s natural harbour is home to one the largest ship repairing
companies while Ajman Port offers the best facilities for business, import and export, as well as an
industrial free zone
Ajman is situated on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, extending over a distance of 16 km long, between Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah. This is a smallest of the seven emirates with an area of just 260 sq km and population of around 120,000 inhabitants.
It comprises the Ruler's office, companies, banks and commercial markets. The Port of Ajman is located along a natural creek (Khor) which penetrates the town. The two major agricultural and farming areas in the emirate are Masfout, located 110 km to the south east of the emirate, and Manama, which is located 60 km to the east.
Ajman has a pleasant blend of the old and the new, the simple and the sophisticated. It’s an ideal place to get away from the busy city life and enjoy the sweet serenity of sunny beaches.
Living in a marine environment, dhow building using traditional tools and manual skills and fishing continue to thrive as important activities in Ajman.
Ajman in the United Arab Emirates
Location - in United Arab Emirates
Development - The Ajman
