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.

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

The warm water of the sea, blue sky, sandy beaches and long sunshine hours make swimming an incomparable experience. There are a handful of swimming options that you and your family could try; indoor and outdoor swimming pool provided by fitness clubs and hotels or just walk and enjoy the free beaches.

Water Sports

Jet ski, kite surfing, skurfing, snorkeling and fishing sports are available at a reasonable prices.

Shopping

Experience a tax free shopping in all corner of Ajman. Feel the intimation inside malls where all items are reachable under one roof.  All malls are bundled with necessary services and entertainments so you can spend the whole day without getting bored.

Ajman City Center

AlSafeer Center

Hamdan Center

Lulu Hypermarket 

Horsemanship

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:

Set back and enjoy the low fare trips from Ajman to other Emirates . Transport corporation provide buses that covers as mentioned below:

​From	​Destination	​Fare AED
​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

Ajman University of Science  & Technology 

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.

The University has two Campuses in Ajman, and Al Fujairah on which it offers 31 accredited bachelor programs, twelve accredited Master programs.

 

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.

 

Gulf Medical University

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 Adminstration & Technology

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

The Scholarship & Foreign Cultural Relations Department at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is responsible for the administration of the scholarship programme that funds students who are qualified for study abroad.

 

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:

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recognised universities, mainly in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia.

 

Visitors

The stability of the labor market and provision of the basic services in Ajman Emirate has resulted in the prosperity of the economic and social life which is seen in the construction uprising , appearing of new residential areas , planning of the old residential areas and masajids with modern systems under which all the random features have disappeared and the modern construction and promotion of developing the internal and external roads net such as the project of expanding and developing  the chornich street which has become one of the most beautiful shores after its bays were widened , the number of car parks and pedestrian areas have increased  , recreational centers and green covers were made , courts and roundabouts were constructed and resorts were set up on the coast. This is besides the Summer festivals of youths , public utilities such as gardens and parks were also made to increase the green areas , adding to this the beauty touch that was also made for the emirate among of which is Ajman Women Park , Aljerf Park and Msheirif Park.

Ajman Festival has a great role in flourishing the trade movement and tourism in Ajman . The diversity of presentations and programmes  of the festival and its suitable prices for all have led to the attraction of a great number of visitors from inside and outside the Emirates.

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.

  Ajman Museum located at the heart of Ajman city , set back and take this virtual tour.

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

Ajman offers a whole range of accommodations ranging from Luxury hotels, Resorts & Hotel apartments.

Most of the hotels are fully equipped with sophisticated equipment’s right from the fitness clubs, sports halls and the big halls for conferences and meetings. Few of them have a number of restaurants and luxury coffee shops, enabling the visitors to enjoy the climate either in or outdoor where fresh air blows.
 
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.

All these are provided due to the availability of the well developed infrastructure that provides the necessary basis for the establishment of sophisticated tourist attractions and other facilities like hotels, resorts and other leisure facilitates throughout the country.

Business

Ajman Emirate enjoys many natural aspects and features making it one of the most important attraction spots in the region, and qualifying it to be an important hub for investments which can open new horizons in the world of economy, and provide significant investment opportunities.

Some of Ajman’s special features and what differentiates it from others:

•   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

Business Type:​ Company

Service Description:​ Supplier Registration-Qualified Supplier

Service Procedure:​

1. Fill in the form

2. Meet the service in-charge person

Required Documents:

1- Registration form must be filled in Arabic and English language

2- Copy of the trade license

3- Copy of Chamber of Commerce Certificate

4- Copy of Commercial Registration Certificate

5- Certificate from the economic development department to prove the owner’s name of the company

6- Catalogues / list of items could be attached

7- In case you are agent, kindly approve that by documents

Service Location: Financial Department Ajman

Contact information : 06-7011117

Service Fee​ : 200 AED​

Download Form

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

​

Ajman has invested multi-millions in building one of the most attractive free zone in the region.

The free zone is providing same services and facilities others are providing with a special focus on low fares making it the magnetic that pulls investors.

License Types:

Ajman Free Zone authority offers four different type of license where each license has different annual fees:

a) Trade License:

    you may apply for one activity trade license for AED 3,900, two activities for AED 5,200 , three activities for AED 6,500 or a

    general trading license for AED 9,100 annually.

b) Professional Service license for AED 6,500 per annum .

c) Industrial License for AED 9,100 per annum   OR

d) National Industrial License for AED 9,100 per annum.

Types of Ownership:

There are many options for the ownership types that can meet your requirements for opening a business in Ajman Free Zone.

a) Free Zone Entity

                         FZE enjoys a separate legal entity and is owned (100%) by either a person or a corporate body.

                         Such an entity must have a capital equivalent to US $ 50,000. The liability of the owner is limited to the

                         amount of the share capital.

b) Free Zone Company

                         Such company enjoys a separate legal identity and the liability of its owner is limited to the value of

                         the paid up shared capital

c) Branch of Foreign Country

                          Licenses under this category are issued to foreign companies established outside the UAE that intend to

                          incept a branch or a subsidiary of their foreign registered company. The activity may be commercial,

                          industrial or professional/services.

d) Branch of a Local Company

                          Licenses under this category are issued to companies holding a valid license from any UAE licensing

                          authority except from other Free Zone

Free Zone Offered Facilities:

a) Electronic Office center

                           The electronic Center’s mission is to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to start ,

                            sustain and expand a successful enterprise.

b) Offices

                            It is Executive Office. We provide you telephone line, fax line and P.O.Box address and network connection.

                            It is located near Ajman Port.

c) Warehouse

                            World class infrastructure new warehouses have been made for our customers,

                             the size of this new area is about five million square feet and it includes 286 warehouses

                             which are equipped with all necessary services, in addition of provision sophisticated residential area

                             for workers in order to provide the best services for our investors.

d) Lands

                             AFZA offers land plots of minimum size 2000 s.q m and the term of lease is annual.

                             All land plots located in Ajman Port.

e) Smart Office

                             Partners: maximum two partners
Residence Visa: one owner & one employee or two owners
Visa Validity: three years

For more details , please visit the  Ajman Free Zone Authority website or contact them on +971 6 7011555.