Landmarks in Ajman
- 01
Ajman Corniche
The sea-front promenade and beach in Ajman city, popular with families in the evening and at weekends. It is free, flat and easy, and the best place in town for a sunset walk.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon to sunset; November to March is the most comfortable
- Tickets
- Free to walk. Cafes, kiosks and beach facilities have their own prices and hours; check any rules about swimming and photography before you go.
Museums in Ajman
- 02
Ajman Museum (Ajman Fort)
A restored late-18th-century fort in central Ajman, once the ruler's residence and later a police station, now a museum of local life, pearling and archaeology. It is the best single introduction to the emirate.
- Time needed
- 45 to 90 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Opening time on a weekday, or late afternoon; November to March for the walk between sights
- Tickets
- A small ticket is bought at the entrance; a published guide lists about AED 5 for adults, AED 15 for a family and AED 1 for school students, but check current prices and hours with the museum.
Gardens and parks in Ajman
- 03
Al Zorah Nature Reserve
A mangrove reserve on the northern edge of Ajman, part of the Al Zorah development. Around 60 bird species have been reported, including flamingos, egrets and herons.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early morning; November to March
- Tickets
- Access arrangements and any fees or guided tours can change. Confirm with Ajman's tourism office, the resort or the operator before you go.
Forts in Ajman
- 04
Masfout Fort
A hilltop fort above the village of Masfout, in Ajman's mountain exclave. It was restored in the 1940s and is a short climb for a wide view.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes at the fort; a full day with the drive
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- Morning; November to March
- Tickets
- Check whether the fort is open and whether there is a fee. Confirm the route and any formalities with the driver or tour operator.
Day trips in Ajman
- 05
Masfout Village and Wadi Hadf
The mountain village of Masfout and the dry valley of Wadi Hadf, in an exclave of Ajman about 110 km from the city. A quiet, green and cooler change from the coast.
- Time needed
- Full day including the drive
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early morning; November to March
- Tickets
- Free to wander. Check the route and any formalities, because the road is understood to cross other jurisdictions.
