About Ajman
The smallest emirate among the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates lies on the Arabian Gulf coast along with the northern emirates. Its area is estimated at 260 square kilometers . It includes Ajman the capital , the biggest city and the two cities , Mesfoot and AlMenameh which are known for their rich agricultural environment.
Ajman combines both an ancient heritage extends through long years of the Emirates’s history and a present hankering after attaining the most developed and modern images of development. Based on the central geographical location of Ajman between the two emirates Sharjah and Umm AlQuwain , and its nearness to Dubai , an industrial , trading and building uprising has developed greatly in the infrastructure, trade activity and the rising of the property investment average during the last years. With the increase of ships movement and trading exchange through Ajman seaport which houses the greatest ship maintenance workshop , the mind’s eye is infallible , Ajman orientation towards concluding a comprehensive development in all the fields which the region has not yet seen before.
The residents of Ajman are as those of the residents of the other emirates, originally Arabs belonging to tribes of known pedigrees. They are nicknamed by the names of those tribes and their bellies and thighs. The Ajman people are a combination of AlNaeem ( with their branches from Al Bu Khreeban , AlQeratiseh , Al hmeerat and Al Bu dhneen ) and Al Bu mheer , AlMezaree’ , Almetareesh , Alrmeethat , Alshewamis , Al Ali and AlSoodan and others in addition to those who have come to it during successive periods of time to settle in it as their homeland and to attain their sustenance from the sea by diving in it in search for the pearl and from building ships and fishing .
AlMenameh Region:
It is as far as 60 Km from Ajman city,eastward . Along it there crosses the road through Sharjah and AlFujeirah emirates. In AlMenameh , there is a field full of gravels and sand . It is diversified with a charming nature of high mountains that are rich with magnesium , chrome and building stones. The valleys are very fertile that produce agro -crops.
Masfoot Region:
It is as far as 110 km southward of Ajman city. It includes the two areas of Mseire’ and AlSebgheh. The people are descended from known tribes such as Bedwat tribe and Benika’b. The region is agricultural as the land is very fertile , valleys are wide open and the weather is moderate the thing that makes it a tourism place. Its nature is charming as mountains are very high such as Defta , Leechen and white and its valleys are wide open such as Gulfa , AlSewameer , mesfoot , AlKhunferiyeh and Frog valley.
Citizens / Residents
Ajman government with its all resources endeavors to keep your living in this lovely emirates safely, enjoyable and a warm place to raise a family.
Whether you are a resident or a citizen ; you are at the heart of our concern.
Al Humaidiya Park
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Street, Helio
Timings:
Weekdays 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Green landscapes, trees, bushes, flower pots, shaded and seating areas.
Services: cafeteria, facility management, toilets, car parks, hand ball and volley ball courts, dedicated barbecue areas, and a mosque. Games: Various games are on offer, all free of charge and suitable to the age groups of the visitors. Bicycles and motorcycles are also available for rent at the park.
Al Jurf Family Park
Aljurf
Timing:
Saturday to Thursday 1:00pm – 10:00pm
Vacation: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Green landscapes, trees, bushes, flower pots, shaded and seating areas.
Services: Cafeteria, facility management, toilets, car parks, and a mosque.
Games: Various games are on offer, all free of charge and suitable to the age groups of the visitors.
Mushrif Park for Ladies
Al Safiya Street, Musherif
Timings :
Weekdays 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Green landscapes, trees, bushes, flower pots, shaded and seating areas.
Services: cafeteria, facility management, toilets, car parks, and a mosque. Games: Various games are on offer, all free of charge and suitable to the age groups of the visitors.
Al Rashidiya Park for Ladies
Badr Street, Rashidiya
Timings:
Weekdays: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Green landscapes, trees, bushes, flower pots, shaded and seating areas.
Services: cafeteria, facility management, toilets, car parks, and a mosque. Games: Various games are on offer, all free of charge and suitable to the age groups of the visitors.
Social Clubs
Ajman emirate is rich in variety of social clubs that lets people get connected to enhance their life experience by having a unified goals.
Whether you are interested in sports, charities, women’s right or culture and arts; you may join one of various social club in Ajman.
Club Name |
Telephone Number |
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Ajman Cultural Sporting Club | +971 6 7422441 |
Al Finon Al Shabia & Al Musrah Club | +971 6 7423294 |
Dar Al Ber Society | +971 6 7473688 |
Egyptian Club Ajman | +971 6 7403138 |
Indian Association | +971 6 7474212 |
National Club of Culture & Arts | +971 6 7443966 |
Somali Social & Cultural Club | +971 6 7470856 |
Umm Al Moumineen Association | +971 6 7445243 |
Things to do
The small city of Ajman maintains a certain charm which other large cities lack.
Ajman is a free tax city which opens your appetite for shopping and dining.
Swimming
Water Sports
Jet ski, kite surfing, skurfing, snorkeling and fishing sports are available at a reasonable prices.
Shopping
Ajman City Center

See the beauty of Arabic horses and ride them up in Ajman Equestrian Club & Ajman Stud.
Safari
Gives you the opportunity to see the golden sand dunes of Arabia in a 4 wheel drive vehicle where you experience the thrill of a lifetime, a roller coaster ride on the sand dunes.
Transportation
Ajman Public Transport Corporation is a government entity established in 2005 and being responsible for legislation, regularity and franchising the transportation services.
Order a Taxi:
- Trans Speed – telephone : 067483030
- Cars – telephone : 067407070
- Alarabyia – telephone : 067408000
Taxi Fares:
- Flag down : AED 3 during daylight (6:00 am – 9:59 pm)
- Flag down : AED 4 during night ( 10:00 pm – 5:59 am)
- Running cost: AED 1 per 625 meter.
Shared Transportation:
From | Destination | Fare AED |
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Itihad Street Ajman |
Jurf
Ajman Industrial Area |
3 |
Shiek Rashid Bin Humaid street Sharjah |
Rolla
Dubai |
4
15 |
Musalla Station | Sharjah
Dubai |
3
15 |
AlBustan Station | Jebel Ali
Abu Dhabi Alain Ras AlKhaima |
20 |
Rent a Car
21 years old drivers and above are eligible to rent a car (see agencies list below) in UAE supported by required documents
Citizen & GCC citizens
- Valid Driving license
- Passport copy
- Valid credit card
Residents
- UAE valid driving license
- Passport copy with resident permit
- Valid credit card
Visitors
- Valid International driving license
- Passport copy with visa
- Valid credit card
Enroll at school – Enrollment process
The following are the criteria’s & documents that would be required at the time of admission.
Criteria:
Enroll students in government and private schools and kindergartens for the following cases:
• Enroll for first time
• Transfer within UAE schools
• Transfer from a school outside UAE
Required Documents
Citizens:
• Family book
• Birth certificate
• Recent 4X6 photos
• Attested previous class certificate (in case of transfer)
Residents:
• Student Passport copy with a valid residency permit
• Parents’ passport copy with a valid residency permit
• Birth certificate
• Recent 4X6 photos
• Attested previous class certificate (in case of transfer)
Colleges
Foundation of Ajman University of Science and Technology by an Emiri Decision issued by His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE and Ruler of Ajman in 1988.
Univesity College of Mother and Family Science:
was established in 2010 and provided a 4 years bachelor’s degree in mothering professions. The university is restriced only to females as it focuses in building the comptencies that build the mother of future that capable to raise a strong family.
Mission It is the Mission of the Gulf Medical University to strengthen and promote excellence in medical education, biomedical research and patient care.
The Gulf Medical University is a private University that has evolved from the Gulf Medical College, which was established in 1998. Owned by the Thumbay Group U.A.E.

International College of Law, Business Administration & Technology ( ICLBAT), Ajman is an additional effort of the New Indian Model School ( NIMS ) Group to render educational services to the needy in UAE by providing post–secondary education, training, consulting and other higher education academic activities.
City University College of Ajman
City University College of Ajman (CUCA) is a newly established institution of higher education, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, and under the chairmanship .
CUCA provides a high-quality learning environment that fosters research and personal growth.
CUCA uses a wide range of activities for academic and professional development.
Schools
The importance of education is highlighted in Ajman economy as being the most important basic foundation for creating new generations capable of proceeding with giving and moving towards development which Ajman carries on. Within this context , the Emirate pays special care for education which is clearly seen in the growing number of schools , agencies and educational cadres.
The number of schools in Ajman reaches 42 governmental schools and 21 private schools of which 17 for males ,17 for females and 29 coeducational ones that serve 75 thousand students.
Scholarships
Each year the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research awards scholarships to the academically distinguished UAE national students to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies abroad in a number of internationally
Process:
- Submit the scholarship application form along with the required documents to the Applications Submission Office at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.
- Receive notification from the Ministry regarding the result of the application after it has been reviewed by the Scholarship and Labour Market Unit.
Documents:
- Valid passport
- Full family book
- Emirates Identity Card
- High school diploma
- Valid TOEFL Or CEPA certificate Or IELTS
- University acceptance letter
- Academic transcript
- Recent photo
Conditions:
recognised universities, mainly in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia.
Visitors

Things To See
Ajman has many attraction site that have been successfully convey the reality of lives in ancient eras and showed the geniality of our ancestors of tackling climate challenges through simple design concepts.
The Red Fort was built in 1910 and located in Manama city
Al Mareer Fort was built at the time of the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid (1928-1981) and located in Manama
Hassa Buweid Castle was built in 1976 and located in Masfut
Masfut Castle was built in 1965 and located in Masfut
The Village Mosque Bin Sultan” mosque which was built, in 1815, from palm tree fronds and red clay and was
Where to stay
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Ajman offers a whole range of accommodations ranging from Luxury hotels, Resorts & Hotel apartments.
There are also a whole range of apartments for families that offer services for the guests. Hotel apartments are relatively cheaper than hotels, and could be booked for short periods or even longer periods. A number of hotel apartments are largely fully furnished, and some of have sports facilities like gymnasium, swimming pools and restaurants.
Business
- State-of-art infrastructure such as ports, roads, transport, and industrial zones.
- Financial incentives and transfer facilities are also available encouraging investment.
- Raw materials of some industries are also available, with capabilities of mining.
- Low cost of operation of many industries compared to other free zones in the world
- Unmatched free zone offers and services
- Lowest cost of live in the region
Trade Licensing
There are plenty of commercial entities that can be established in Ajman. Based on your wishes and business needs and activities you may select one of these entities:
- Business company
- Joint-liability company
- Limited liability
- Foreign company branch
- Service agent
Despite of your business activity ( commercial, industry or professional) you need to follow same procedure to get licensed:
- Approach Ajman Municipality to start the process
- Fill required forms, provide required documents and pay fees
- Civil Defense – site inspection
- Activity might require federal approvals , check this list
Suppliers
Ajman has one single channel that lets different suppliers to participate in bids.
Licensed – in UAE- professional services provider , consultant companies and other different suppliers can start their qualification and registration process here and can look on current bids here.
Suppliers Registration-Qualified Supplier
Service Code : PR-AD-02-QF02
Bids
Registered vendors can attend to these RFQ , other need to get registered at Ajman Financial department to be eligible participating on.
Cost of Living
There are many reasons that makes Ajman a destination for investment and doing business.
Besides the business opportunities offered; the relatively reasonable cost of living is a true justification to start or move to Ajman.
Electricity cost – AED | | | |
KW/from | KW/to | Price AED | |
Commercial |
1 | 2,000 | 0.20 |
2,001 | 4,000 | 0.24 | |
4,001 | 6,000 | 0.28 | |
6,001 | + | 0.33 | |
Industrial | 1 | + | 0.40 |
Water cost – AED | | | |
Gallon/from | Gallon/to | Price AED | |
Commercial & Industrial |
1 | 10,000 | 0.030 |
10,001 | 20,000 | 0.035 | |
20,000 | + | 0.040 |
Sewerage Cost- AED | |
Price Per month in AED | |
Single Bedroom
Double Bedroom |
75 |
95 | |
Free Zone
Residence Visa: one owner & one employee or two owners
Visa Validity: three years