Ajman - United Arab Emirates

This smallest of the seven emirates with an area of just 260 sq kms is centrally located on the western coast of the UAE. Ajman also includes Masfut and Manama, two small enclaves inland in the Hajar mountains, rich in agriculture and farming. Like the other emirates Ajman too has a pleasant blend of the old and the new, the simple and the sophisticated.
You can enter Ajman city from Sharjah which brings you into the Corniche, with a fine sandy beach on one side and the city spread out on the other. While beach combers could splash away in any one of the beautiful beaches of Ajman, bargain hunters could do well with a visit to the Ajman souk renowned for its architectural splendour. The Ajman City Centre is another shoppers destination with about 50 international and local retail line shops to cater to a diverse range of tastes.
Lying on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, the city comprises the Ruler’s office, companies, banks and commercial markets. The port of Ajman is located along a natural creek which penetrates the town. History is evident through the Emirate as in the example of the of the fine old watchtower at the town's entrance, and the large fort in the town's centre.
Dhow Yard - Ajman is noted as the world's largest boat building yard and even more as the biggest dhow building center. Here these ocean-going vessels are built using traditional tools, manual skills with the same techniques that has been handed down throught the generations, all without blueprints. The yard also crafts the speedsters that take part in the Dubai Powerboat meets.
Mowaihat - The archaeological site of Mowaihat is located on the oustkirts of Ajman. At the time of its discovery, the Mowaihat tomb represented the first indication of Umm al-Nar period occupation in the Northern Emirates. Subsequent work has now identified major sites of this period on the Gulf coast at Al Sufouh, Tell Abraq and Shimal. The material from Mowaihat forms the bulk of the archaeological finds on display in the Ajman Museum.
Ajman Museum - This local history and heritage museum is housed in an 18th century fortress, a symbol that reflects the region's rich heritage. On display are treasures of former rulers, and the social ways and traditional professions of the past.